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The Unfolding

Meridith Foster

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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Sheila and Jack Harper – “The Jesus Who Forgives the...

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2025/09/09

“We decided that we are two hot messes and we would just be better off if we made one big hot mess.” That is how Jack and Sheila described their marriage in the middle of brokenness, after Sheila carried the weight of abortion for seven years and Jack battled decades of alcoholism. But God stepped in. A Bible study introduced Sheila to “a Jesus who forgives the sin of abortion.” And in church one morning, Jack heard God whisper, “I will take you by the hand and lead you home.” From their

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Darin Kinder: Secret Service Agent Inside the World...

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2025/09/05

Darin Kinder was a U.S. Secret Service agent working inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. After the first tower was hit, he and fellow agents helped people evacuate. When Tower 2 began to collapse, Darin thought, “I’m dead.” His next thought, one he believes came from the Holy Spirit, was a single word: “Run.” That split-second decision began his mad dash for life. But this story is about much more than survival. Darin shares how that day became a turning point in his faith and

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10:58

Keith Weaver: “I loved crack more than I loved...

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2025/09/02

“I loved crack more than I loved anything.” After three decades of destruction, Jesus set Keith Weaver free in an instant. His testimony shows that the same God who restored his life can do the same for you.

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Page 192: Andrew Ripp: Addiction, Desperation, and...

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2025/08/29

After Andrew Ripp’s family broke apart, he moved to California just to get away. His addiction to alcohol eventually led to the destruction of every important relationship in his life. He had grown up in religion, but never had a relationship with a god who could help. He was alone and desperate. But Andrew says even the broken and difficult things in life can be a blessing, if they steer you toward the God who loves you. Today Andrew is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, known for songs like

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11:36

Unfolding Short Stories: “I would choose failure...

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2025/08/26

“If the only way to success is by compromising your convictions, would you still choose success?” For Michael Seifert, founder of PublicSquare, that was not a hypothetical question. It was a test. With his company’s future on the line, he was offered a massive investment on the condition that he silence his pro-life stance. His answer shaped not only PublicSquare but also the launch of EveryLife, the pro-life diaper company founded by Sarah Gabel Seifert and cofounded by Michael, which puts

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Page 186: Naomi Raine: Maverick City Artist on...

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2025/08/22

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 she was born, there was a word spoken over her parents that their children would bless the earth. That word, combined with a stirring in Naomi, gave her a sense that God was going to use her songs to reach the nations. But for many years her songs, just like her

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08:26

Unfolding Short Stories: "I’m a female with a low...

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2025/08/19

"I’m a female with a low voice." For Dr. Kathy Koch, that’s meant navigating stereotypes and cultural confusion. But she’s come to see it as God’s perfect design, and now helps children do the same in Raising Gender-Confident Kids, her new book with Dr. Jeff Myers.

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Page 249: John Wilson: From Addiction to a Marriage...

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2025/08/15

What do you do when your marriage feels impossible? When one person is chasing God and the other is chasing the party? John Wilson’s story is a powerful reminder that no marriage is beyond hope. From a childhood marked by abuse to a relationship built on partying, addiction, and conflict, John and his wife Beth once seemed worlds apart. Both were struggling with emptiness and destructive habits. Everything changed the night John encountered Jesus at a Christian concert, sparking a spiritual

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11:42

Unfolding Short Stories: “Two burly men in the...

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2025/08/12

Jake Weidmann is an artist whose mastery of calligraphy, drawing, painting, and wood carving has drawn hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views from viral videos. His book, Old Soul, New Creation, calls us to slow down and see art as worship. Behind his breathtaking piece, The Old Rugged Cross, is a Good Friday moment he’ll never forget. leading to “two burly men in the lumberyard just weeping over God’s perfect timing.”

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Page 246: Rebekah Albaugh: Trusting God Through Deep...

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2025/08/08

Life doesn’t always turn out the way we planned. Rebekah Albaugh knows that all too well. After facing multiple heartbreaking losses, she could have walked away from her faith. But instead, she discovered something deeper: the steady, faithful presence of Jesus, even in the middle of unimaginable grief. In this episode of The Unfolding, Rebekah shares her story of loss, questions, surrender, and surprising joy. Her journey is hard, but ultimately full of hope. It’s a reminder that even when

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Unfolding Short Stories: “I learned how to truly...

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2025/08/04

“I learned how to truly delight in Him…” Those words weren’t born in a peaceful season. They came from the valley. When Elle Cardel’s daughter Selah was born with a life-threatening heart condition, everything changed. Over time, those experiences became a message Elle felt called to share. That message is now at the heart of her new book, She Delights.

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Page 185: Granger Smith: Country Music Star Finds...

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2025/08/01

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, Granger made the decision to leave the music business to pursue a future in ministry. That was something that a few years ago would have seemed impossible. But a tragic accident at his family’s home in 2019 had forced Granger onto a new path. He finally understood

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11:12

Unfolding Short Stories: "He was a life worth...

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2025/07/29

"He was a life worth sacrificing for." Before Roland Warren became CEO of Care Net, one of the largest networks of crisis pregnancy centers in North America, he was just a scared 20-year-old college student facing an unplanned pregnancy with his girlfriend. The pressure to choose abortion was intense. But they made a different choice. And that one decision changed everything. Roland’s story is a powerful reminder that when we follow God’s way, something good always comes from it. He has a

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Page 247: Kari Hoffmann: Miracle at the Mall

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2025/07/25

It was a story that made national headlines. In April of 2019, a five-year-old boy was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America by a stranger. Landen Hoffmann’s injuries were catastrophic, and his survival was uncertain. But his mother, Kari, responded with unshakable faith. Drawing on what she’d learned growing up in church, Kari immediately turned to prayer, refusing to give in to fear or hatred. Landen spent four months in the hospital, facing multiple surgeries, serious

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13:46

Unfolding Short Stories: “My true value simply came...

The Unfolding ·

2025/07/22

“My true value simply came from being a child of God.” That realization changed everything for Ali Marie Smith. As a high-achieving kid, she looked like she had it all together. But under the surface, sadness began at 12. A traumatic event at 17 deepened the spiral that eventually brought her to the edge. Through a supernatural encounter with Jesus and a long road of healing, Ali found hope, and now she helps others find it too. Through her ministry Wonderfully Made, she walks with girls and

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50:29

Page 246: Cathy Vincent: Never Ending God Stories

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2025/07/18

How do you keep moving forward when life feels like one battle after another? In this episode, Cathy Vincent shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and God’s steady presence through every season. From encountering Jesus as a young girl to a miraculous healing from epilepsy in her twenties, Cathy’s story is filled with both divine moments and everyday faithfulness. She shares life’s deepest struggles, including losing a child, surviving financial hardships and a devastating flood,

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10:06

Unfolding Short Stories: “This makes you way more...

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2025/07/15

“This makes you way more real to us.” That’s what Amber Albee Swenson’s kids told her after she finally opened up about her past. She had spent years teaching the Bible and leading her family in faith, but still carried silent shame that was creating distance. One conversation changed everything. Vulnerability became the key to deeper trust, healing, and faith. Amber’s latest book is called “The Key to Confidence”.

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Page 245: Dan Chung: Following God Into the Unknown,...

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2025/07/11

What happens when ordinary people decide to follow God, without a roadmap or plan, into some of the most dangerous places on earth? In this episode of The Unfolding, Dan Chung shares his incredible journey from a Korean immigrant growing up in Chicago to co-founding Crossing Borders, an organization dedicated to rescuing and supporting North Korean refugees fleeing unimaginable oppression. Dan’s story is a powerful example of how faith, brokenness, and a willingness to say “Send me” can change

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15:41

Unfolding Short Stories: “You don’t have to throw...

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2025/07/08

“You don’t have to throw your brain in the dustbin to be a Christian.” Raised in the UK with few Christians around him, Justin Brierly encountered God powerfully at age 15. But later, in the halls of Oxford, doubt crept in. What followed was a deep search for truth that led to a career of asking hard questions and finding better answers. His book Why I’m Still a Christian tells that story. It's shaped by conversation, discovery, and a thoughtful pursuit of faith. “We all come to life with a

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Page 244: Jaime Jamgochian: Adversity, Surrender, and...

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2025/07/04

Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian knows what it means to wait, and to keep holding on when the future feels uncertain. After rising to the top of Christian radio with “Hear My Worship,” Jaime’s journey took unexpected turns: chronic illness, career setbacks, and a season of deep doubt. At one point, she found herself in her 40s, back in her childhood home, too sick to get out of bed, crying out to God: “Why is this happening?” But even in the darkest moments, she sensed

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