The Unfolding

By Meridith Foster

What's The Unfolding about?

God is writing a great big story and you have a standing invitation to be a part of it. Every week, host Meridith Foster sits down with a guest to share their chapter in God’s Unfolding story.

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The Unfolding episodes:

05.07.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "...it's by my Spirit, says the Lord." - Jemimah Wright, on waiting for a husband
Jemimah Wright shares a story of finding her now husband, and God's faithfulness being evident throughout this narrative. It includes her dad, Instagram, her passion for journaling, and hearing God's voice.
05.03.2024
Page 196: Ryan Senters: Dad of 11 Transforms Foster Kids’ Lives
Hanai is a Hawaiian term for “adopted” or “chosen” family and it is a really effective way to describe Ryan and Sara Senters. When Ryan was younger, he was all about chasing significance. But then God gave him a...
04.30.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "Go deeper in Jesus and prioritize your family" - David Smallbone
David Smallbone is the father of Luke and Joel Smallbone (For King and Country) and Rebecca St. James. In today's short story, he shares about his family's journey from Australia to Nashville. After losing everything on a large Christian tour,...
04.26.2024
Page 159: Helen Smallbone: Mother of For King & Country and the Story behind Unsung Hero
Helen Smallbone and her husband David were living in Australia when his business unexpectedly collapsed. With six kids, they took an enormous leap of faith and moved to the United States with everything they had in 16 suitcases. Within...
04.23.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "I drink from a well I didn't dig." Rebekah Albaugh
Rebekah Albaugh recounts the rich legacy of faith that precedes her, beginning with her grandparents, who first met at a Moody Bible Institute rally in the 1940s. This legacy continued with her parents, who remained steadfast in their devotion to...
04.19.2024
Page 195: Christopher Cook: Healing What You Can’t Erase
True, lasting change is hard. When we are trying to change in our own strength, it can feel impossible. Christopher Cook is a pastor, leadership coach, podcast host, and author who is passionate about transformation. As a young...
04.16.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "God won't let me go." Johnathon Eltrevoog
Johnathon Eltrevoog shares how God has remained faithful, even when he's felt undeserving or unworthy.
04.12.2024
Page 194: Jenn Pooler: A Life-Changing Accident and Surrendering Control to God
Jenn Pooler had always tried to play by the rules. Like many of us, she believed if she did all the right things then God would protect her from bad things. For Jenn, it was about trying to...
04.09.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "...the dream; the twins!'" A story of adoption
Ally shares her and her family's journey of adding Grace (Baby Snow) to their family through an adoption in China. God provided, grew their family, and even gave Ally a dream that wowed her when it all came to pass.
04.05.2024
Page 193: Abby Mingus: From Addiction & Torment to Freedom & Joy
Abby Mingus says torment is the best way to describe her mental state during decades of addiction. For years she was chasing the next high, driven by desperation to keep the feelings of torment at bay. During one of her...
03.29.2024
Page 192: Andrew Ripp: Addiction, Desperation, and the One Who Saves
After Andrew Ripp’s family broke apart, he moved to California just to get away. His alcohol addiction eventually led to the destruction of every important relationship in his life. He had grown up in religion, but never had...
03.26.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "God, heal him, and increase my faith."
Alexandra Hope Craig courageously shares the journey she embarked on while navigating her husband John's brave battle with cancer, which ultimately ended in his passing.
03.22.2024
Page 191: Christine D’Clario: Mental Health, Hope and Healing
By the time Christine D’Clario was a young girl, she had experienced more than her share of brokenness. She suffered sexual abuse, the death of her alcoholic father, her mother’s remarriage, moving from the only home she’d known in...
03.19.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "...my middle son with a ten-year prison sentence."
Ken Guidroz is the author of "Letters to My Son in Prison". At one point, Ken was a pastor, and he never thought he'd have to worry about his kids ending up in serious trouble, let alone prison. After his...
03.15.2024
Page 190: Nikki Davis: Surrender and Trusting God with the Plan for My Life
Nikki Davis discovered her passion for Hip Hop radio when she was in college. She was good at it. She loved it and couldn’t imagine doing anything else. But a series of failed relationships and jobs that just...
03.12.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "...weakness is not something that we want as humans." - Karis Meier
Speaking on strength in weakness, Karis Meier lives with Lyme Disease. “So I know my story isn't over and it's not the fairy tale ending that I would hope for. But, I can see how God is working, and I know...
03.08.2024
Page 189: Molly Stillman: How Death, Debt, & Comedy Led to a Life of Faith
One hard event after another marked the childhood and early adult years of Molly Stillman. After serving as an army nurse in Vietnam, Molly’s mother was diagnosed with a fatal disease related to exposure to Agent Orange. At...
03.05.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "keep on praying" (Sally's Dad Accepts Jesus)
Sally Tuxhorn’s Dad rejected Jesus for 85 years, but 9 hours before passing, he accepted Him. Sally praises God for this miraculous change. Sally is a children’s pastor at Trinity Nazarene in Illinois.
03.01.2024
Archive Page 18: Samuel Worden: A Barrier Between Him and Jesus
When Samuel Worden was 14 his life tragically changed in an instant. It devastated his family and his faith. Why would a good God allow this kind of pain? The hurt, sadness, and anger seemed like an impossible barrier between...
02.27.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "I'm sorry about everything that happened.." (Bill Sammons starts a Christian radio station)
Bill Sammons wanted to start a Christian radio station, but there was a lot of opposition in his Delaware town. So much so, that Bill was attacked by a man named Spyro. He was beaten and thought he was going...
02.23.2024
Page 188: Bret Beherns: A Near-Death Accident & Surrendering to God’s Plan for Your Life
In a moment your life can change forever. Bret Beherns was a guy with a dream, a plan, and the drive to make it all happen. As a teenager, he knew exactly what he wanted to...
02.20.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "..Whatever you have to do to get my attention" (Saying "Yes" to Jesus)
Lindsey Capperune leads the episode with stories of people saying "Yes" to Jesus. There are names you'll recognize, like Michael W. Smith and Matthew West. There are others you might not recognize, like Erin and Ryan. In God's kingdom, we...
02.16.2024
Page 187: Stories of Waiting for Love: Melodee Yaklich & Mary Potter Kenyon
Waiting is hard. If you have been waiting, hoping and praying for something, it can be frustrating. When is God going to answer? On this Valentine’s week episode of The Unfolding, we are sharing stories of waiting for...
02.13.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite." (Joe and Tara Buchanan)
https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/behind-our-smiles/ Joe and Tara Buchanan host the Behind Our Smiles Marriage Podcast, where they vulnerably open up about their marriage journey, including the struggles along the way. With Valentine's Day coming up, we wanted more love stories to be encouraged and strengthened...
02.09.2024
Page 151: Stories from Asbury: Students Share Their Experiences at Asbury Outpouring
On February 8, 2023, a normal chapel service for students at Asbury University turned into something extraordinary. A small group of students stayed afterward and began sharing struggles, confessing sin, and praying for each other. From those humble...
02.06.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "..a planet where diamonds rain down.." Christina Hannan's provision story, plus an invitation to "Praying Through Scripture"
Join Christina Hannan on her new podcast, and discover a new rich prayer life in Praying Through Scripture. https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/praying-through-scripture/ This week on Unfolding Short Stories, Christina shares what she learned teaching science to her kids as a homeschool mom. A planet that...
02.02.2024
Archive Page 87: Adam & Christina Hannan: Building Your Family on a Foundation of Faith
Jesus said everyone who hears his words and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down and the winds blew, yet it did not fall. Adam and Christina...
01.30.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "I was free, and I was free indeed!"
When Michelle's mother passed away, the weight of new responsibilities forced her to mature quickly, taking on the role of caregiver for her baby brother. But by the time she was a teenager, she had grown up too quickly. At...
01.26.2024
Page 186: Naomi Raine: Maverick City Artist Talks about Walking with God and Hearing His Voice
Naomi Raine has been singing about God since she was two and writing songs since she was seven. Her parents were worship leaders, so she literally grew up going to rehearsals and hearing powerful worship songs. Even before...
01.23.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "I'm Alan, and I was numb" (One Child)
Meridith Foster and Alan Bonde talk about a recent trip to a OneChild Hope Center in Nicaragua. We invite you to learn about becoming a child champion through OneChild, and to pray if God is asking you to consider sponsoring....
01.19.2024
Page 185: Granger Smith: Country Music Star Finds Faith After Tragedy
Granger Smith had always found it easy to work hard on the things he was passionate about. Country music was at the top of that list. Last year after 24 years of touring as an award-winning, platinum-selling, singer and songwriter,...
01.16.2024
Unfolding Short Stories: "Ireland's life belongs to the Lord."
On a snowy April day, while driving through the countryside, Ireland’s car slid, hit a fence, and flipped multiple times. Amidst the chaos, she braced for impact, fearing for her life. Miraculously, she survived without any serious injuries.
01.12.2024
Page 184: Sandeep Maity: Sponsored Child Becomes Passionate Advocate for Kids
*We are praying Unfolding listeners will sponsor 10 kids through One Child. If you are interested in sponsoring, would you please use this link? https://my.onechild.org/wowgod-search Sandeep Maity grew up in extreme poverty in India. His tiny home was four...
01.05.2024
Page 148: Hannah Corwin: Fashion Photographer Meets Jesus and Follows His Plan to Create a Book of “But God” Stories
When you work in the fashion industry, image is everything. As a young woman, Hannah Corwin moved to London and began working as a photographer in the fashion industry. It was an environment where it was easy to...
12.29.2023
Page 136: Chad Mattson: Unspoken Lead Singer’s Journey Out of Addiction
Chad Mattson is best known as the lead singer of the band Unspoken. For nearly 20 years, he’s been touring the country, writing hit songs like “Reason,” “Call it Grace,” and “Start a Fire.” Before he set foot on a...
12.22.2023
Unfolding Short: Melodee Yacklich's Angel Story
We've got one more Angel Story for you before Christmas! Melodee shares a scary situation she was in as a realtor, and how at the last moment, disaster was avoided.
12.20.2023
Page 183: 2023 Angel Stories
All throughout the story of Jesus’ birth, there are encounters with angels. But many of us are perplexed by these spiritual beings. Hebrews 13:2 says, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels...
12.15.2023
Page 182: Kevan Chandler (Pt 2): We Carry Kevan - Six Friends, Three Countries, No Wheelchair
Kevan Chandler was the second of his siblings to be diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disease. In 2016, he and his friends took a three-week trip across Europe, leaving his wheelchair at home while his...
12.08.2023
Page 181: Kevan Chandler: The Hospitality of Need- How Our Needs Are a Doorway to Deep Friendships
What if the pathway to true joy, fulfillment, and living out your calling is in building deep friendships? Kevan Chandler grew up in a close-knit family that had a foundation of faith in Jesus. He was the second of his...
12.01.2023
Page 144: Ryan Leak: What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid to Fail?
What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail? What would you do if you knew God was with you? Ryan Leak is a teaching pastor, speaker, executive coach, and author. He is widely known for his documentary,...
11.24.2023
Page 141: Mike Weaver: Big Daddy Weave Lead Singer Talks About Success & Insecurity
Despite what we often believe, success doesn’t solve the problem of insecurity. Mike Weaver is the lead singer of Big Daddy Weave. For more than 20 years, the band has experienced amazing success – awards, gold and platinum...
11.17.2023
Page 180: Miss Kay Robertson: Duck Dynasty Mother Shares the Story of Fighting for her Marriage
When Miss Kay Robertson was a young girl, her grandmother told her one day she might have to fight for her marriage. That seemed crazy to Miss Kay’s young ears, but her grandmother was right. Long before Phil...
11.10.2023
Page 179: David Lapp: Excommunicated from his faith community, now he is helping end hunger
David Lapp loved the close-knit Amish community where he grew up. When he and his brothers began to experience miracles, they knew they had to learn more about God. But the more they learned, the more difficulties they...
11.03.2023
Page 178: Mia Fieldes: Walking in Faith, Waiting for her Husband, and God’s Beautiful Story
How do you deal with disappointment with life, and ultimately with God? Mia Fieldes is a talented singer, songwriter and worship leader. She’s co-written songs like Zach Williams’ Chain Breaker, Vertical Worship’s Yes I Will, and many more. ...
10.27.2023
Page 177: Jeremy Rosado: Laying Down a Dream, Becoming a Dad, and The Voice
From a very young age, Jeremy Rosado knew he was going to sing. As he grew in his faith, he also began to understand that he not only had a gift, but that God wanted to use that...
10.20.2023
Page 176: Philip Yancey: Suffering, Grace, and Discovering the Truth About God
Philip Yancey is a best-selling author, the writer of Christian classics like The Jesus I Never Knew, and What’s So Amazing About Grace. After more than 40 years and 17 million books in print, Philip says much of his...
10.13.2023
Page 175: Carson Sellers: Chronic Illness, God’s Promise, and the Miracle of Healing
When Carson Sellers was young, his family’s faith seemed superficial. But then Carson was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a chronic condition that limited his life to being stuck at home or long stays in the hospital. For more...
10.06.2023
Page 174: Jennisue Jessen: God’s Power to Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking
Content Advisory: This episode contains elements of sexual trauma, exploitation, and suicide. Jennisue Jessen has been working in the fight against human trafficking for more than 25 years. She has a unique perspective on both the trauma and the incredible...
09.29.2023
Page 173: Update on Michael & Shanaree Muzinich: From Atheists to Medical Missionaries
For the first time, we’re sharing an update on a story from The Unfolding. We first told Michael and Shanaree Muzinich’s story on Page 135. They were successful physicians, chasing things they thought would bring happiness – a dream...
09.22.2023
Page 172: Caleb, Jordan and Josh Ward: Walking By Faith, Wanting to Quit, and the Legacy that Lead to Consumed By Fire
When Caleb, Jordan, and Josh Ward formed the band “Consumed By Fire” in 2006, they were just 13, 16, and 21 years old. They hit the road with a heart to serve and tell people about the hope of...

What's The Unfolding about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Unfolding episodes:

Unfolding Short Stories: "...it's by my Spirit, says the Lord." - Jemimah Wright, on waiting for a husband

Page 196: Ryan Senters: Dad of 11 Transforms Foster Kids’ Lives

Unfolding Short Stories: "Go deeper in Jesus and prioritize your family" - David Smallbone

Page 159: Helen Smallbone: Mother of For King & Country and the Story behind Unsung Hero

Unfolding Short Stories: "I drink from a well I didn't dig." Rebekah Albaugh

Page 195: Christopher Cook: Healing What You Can’t Erase

Unfolding Short Stories: "God won't let me go." Johnathon Eltrevoog

Page 194: Jenn Pooler: A Life-Changing Accident and Surrendering Control to God

Unfolding Short Stories: "...the dream; the twins!'" A story of adoption

Page 193: Abby Mingus: From Addiction & Torment to Freedom & Joy

Page 192: Andrew Ripp: Addiction, Desperation, and the One Who Saves

Unfolding Short Stories: "God, heal him, and increase my faith."

Page 191: Christine D’Clario: Mental Health, Hope and Healing

Unfolding Short Stories: "...my middle son with a ten-year prison sentence."

Page 190: Nikki Davis: Surrender and Trusting God with the Plan for My Life

Unfolding Short Stories: "...weakness is not something that we want as humans." - Karis Meier

Page 189: Molly Stillman: How Death, Debt, & Comedy Led to a Life of Faith

Unfolding Short Stories: "keep on praying" (Sally's Dad Accepts Jesus)

Archive Page 18: Samuel Worden: A Barrier Between Him and Jesus

Unfolding Short Stories: "I'm sorry about everything that happened.." (Bill Sammons starts a Christian radio station)

Page 188: Bret Beherns: A Near-Death Accident & Surrendering to God’s Plan for Your Life

Unfolding Short Stories: "..Whatever you have to do to get my attention" (Saying "Yes" to Jesus)

Page 187: Stories of Waiting for Love: Melodee Yaklich & Mary Potter Kenyon

Unfolding Short Stories: "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite." (Joe and Tara Buchanan)

Page 151: Stories from Asbury: Students Share Their Experiences at Asbury Outpouring

Unfolding Short Stories: "..a planet where diamonds rain down.." Christina Hannan's provision story, plus an invitation to "Praying Through Scripture"

Archive Page 87: Adam & Christina Hannan: Building Your Family on a Foundation of Faith

Unfolding Short Stories: "I was free, and I was free indeed!"

Page 186: Naomi Raine: Maverick City Artist Talks about Walking with God and Hearing His Voice

Unfolding Short Stories: "I'm Alan, and I was numb" (One Child)

Page 185: Granger Smith: Country Music Star Finds Faith After Tragedy

Unfolding Short Stories: "Ireland's life belongs to the Lord."

Page 184: Sandeep Maity: Sponsored Child Becomes Passionate Advocate for Kids

Page 148: Hannah Corwin: Fashion Photographer Meets Jesus and Follows His Plan to Create a Book of “But God” Stories

Page 136: Chad Mattson: Unspoken Lead Singer’s Journey Out of Addiction

Unfolding Short: Melodee Yacklich's Angel Story

Page 183: 2023 Angel Stories

Page 182: Kevan Chandler (Pt 2): We Carry Kevan - Six Friends, Three Countries, No Wheelchair

Page 181: Kevan Chandler: The Hospitality of Need- How Our Needs Are a Doorway to Deep Friendships

Page 144: Ryan Leak: What Would You Do if You Weren’t Afraid to Fail?

Page 141: Mike Weaver: Big Daddy Weave Lead Singer Talks About Success & Insecurity

Page 180: Miss Kay Robertson: Duck Dynasty Mother Shares the Story of Fighting for her Marriage

Page 179: David Lapp: Excommunicated from his faith community, now he is helping end hunger

Page 178: Mia Fieldes: Walking in Faith, Waiting for her Husband, and God’s Beautiful Story

Page 177: Jeremy Rosado: Laying Down a Dream, Becoming a Dad, and The Voice

Page 176: Philip Yancey: Suffering, Grace, and Discovering the Truth About God

Page 175: Carson Sellers: Chronic Illness, God’s Promise, and the Miracle of Healing

Page 174: Jennisue Jessen: God’s Power to Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking

Page 173: Update on Michael & Shanaree Muzinich: From Atheists to Medical Missionaries

Page 172: Caleb, Jordan and Josh Ward: Walking By Faith, Wanting to Quit, and the Legacy that Lead to Consumed By Fire