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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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Alan: "bullets slapping into the side of our worship...

The Unfolding ·

2026/10/06

Pastor Alan Ratta was teaching on the Lord's Prayer when bullets began striking his church, with children at the other end of campus. Everyone survived, but a different crisis later left Alan a single father of four, stepping away from ministry to care for his family. Through both experiences, that familiar prayer became deeply personal. Alan shares how God protected his congregation and why "Give us this day our daily bread" became an invitation to reconnect with God.

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Stasi Eldredge: When Childhood Wounds Shape Your...

The Unfolding ·

2026/10/02

We'd love to hear what God has done in your life. Share your story. What happens when the wounds of your past shape what you believe about yourself and God? As a child, Stasi Eldredge learned to be invisible and need nothing. Later, abuse and betrayal deepened her belief that she wasn't worth loving. Even after encountering Jesus, she spent years trying to earn God's acceptance. Stasi shares the journey that helped her face those wounds and begin to receive God's love personally

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47:33

Marcel Patillo: Chasing Success and Finding His Way...

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2026/09/25

Marcel Patillo seemed born for a life in music. His father, Leon Patillo, sang with Santana before launching a Christian music career. His mother, Jackie, became president of the Gospel Music Association. And his brother, Gabe, toured with TobyMac for decades. But talent, opportunity and a childhood surrounded by faith couldn't give Marcel an identity, or a faith, of his own. He chased record deals, recognition and a future in Los Angeles, while God became someone he planned to get back to

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Diana Kannady: "I Witnessed the Tragic Shooting of My...

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2026/09/22

"I witnessed the tragic shooting of my fiancé." Diana Kannady was 22, pregnant, and planning a wedding when her life changed in an instant. More than 20 years later, Diana would face another devastating loss when her husband, Chris, drowned just hours before their daughter's wedding. In both moments, Diana made the same decision: to trust God. Her story is a powerful picture of the peace Philippians says "transcends all understanding," and of God's faithfulness when life is anything but

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58:30

Bruce Van Natta: Saved by Angels, From Skeptic to...

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2026/09/18

Content Warning – not appropriate for children. Bruce Van Natta's childhood was filled with abuse and trauma, but he had one encounter with Jesus that marked him. He knew God was real. What he didn't understand is why God didn't rescue him. As he got older, he clearly heard God call him into ministry, but he was angry, skeptical, and cynical. As a diesel mechanic, Bruce regularly worked on big rigs. On a fateful day in 2006, he was lying under a logging truck that weighed 18,000 pounds

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11:53

Tara Sierra Mosely: "I'm not anybody special, but the...

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2026/09/15

Tara Sierra Mosely didn't feel equipped when she was asked to pray for a dying woman in a remote village in Uganda. But she said yes, and God used that simple act of obedience as part of a much bigger story of salvation and new life. Tara's new book is House of the Forest: Life-Giving Declarations for Strength and Abundance in Every Season.

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53:03

Lauren Burns: Kidnapped to Jordan—A Story of Rescue,...

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2026/09/11

At seven years old, Lauren Burns was taken by her father from Texas to the Middle East, and her mom had no idea where she was. When the United States government couldn't help, Lauren's mother- supported by private investigators Rick and Beverly Lambert, parents of country artist Miranda Lambert- turned to a team of former military operatives for an extraordinary international rescue. The rescue made international headlines. But coming home was only the beginning. Lauren still faced childhood

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11:11

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

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2026/09/08

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 new book you can check out, called "The

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01:14:28

Brian Clark and Stanley Praimnath: A 9/11 Story of...

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2026/09/04

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, two remarkable World Trade Center survivors tell the story of the day they met as strangers and walked out as brothers. Brian Clark and Stanley Praimnath were both inside the South Tower on September 11, 2001. Stanley was on the 81st floor when United Airlines Flight 175 came directly toward him. Brian was on the 84th floor when the tower was hit. In the chaos that followed, Brian heard Stanley calling for help and made a decision that would

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21:15

Joshua Broome: "You are not defined by the worst...

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2026/09/01

Joshua Broome spent years trying to outrun rejection and prove he was worthy of love, but success in the pornography industry only left him more broken and ashamed. Then Jesus met him in the middle of his mess, and today Joshua is a husband, a father of four, and a son who found the freedom to forgive his own dad. In his latest book, 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life, Joshua exposes the empty promises that once shaped his life and points others toward the redemption he found in Jesus.

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Page 247: Kari Hoffman: Miracle at the Mall

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2026/08/28

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 Hoffman'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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12:48

Jacob Coyne: "Before you make any long-term decision,...

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2026/08/25

When Jacob Coyne saw his father transformed by Jesus, he wanted that same hope for himself. That decision began a chain reaction that would bring hope to others facing some of their darkest moments. Jacob's book, The Secret Life of Christians

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Christine D'Clario: Trauma, Depression and Finding...

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2026/08/21

We'd love to hear what God has done in your life. Share your story. After experiencing sexual abuse, the death of her father, a move from New York to Puerto Rico, and years of bullying and rejection, Christine D'Clario was angry with God. She blamed Him for her pain and wanted nothing to do with Him. But that wasn't the end of her story. In this episode from The Unfolding archives, Christine shares honestly about the encounter with Jesus that changed her life, as well as her later

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Debbie Simmons: "Not One, Two, Three, but Four Babies...

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2026/08/18

After four years of infertility, Debbie Simmons was shocked and ecstatic to learn she was expecting four babies. But when complications came much too early, she lost all four of her sons. As Debbie walked through unimaginable grief, God gave her enough light for each next step. Exactly seven years later, five children entered her home through adoption, turning April 1 into a day of God's faithfulness and redemption.

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Jamie Winship: Hearing God and Finding Your True...

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2026/08/14

How can knowing your God-given identity change the way you respond to fear, conflict, and uncertainty? As a young police officer in Washington, D.C., Jamie Winship quickly realized that his training alone couldn't prepare him for the situations he faced. He began learning how to hear God's voice and trust His direction, even when it led to unconventional and seemingly impossible solutions. That journey eventually took Jamie from confronting gang violence in Washington to serving in some of the

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Sierra Emison: "She is our miracle child." |...

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2026/08/11

Doctors kept giving Sierra Emison more reasons to worry about her unborn daughter, but she kept feeling like God was telling her to trust Him. Through prayer, people around her, and even the words "miracle child," Sierra felt encouraged again and again. Today, McKenna is 21 months old, growing, thriving, and still surprising doctors.

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Justin and Trisha Davis: Marriage Recovery After...

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2026/08/07

Justin and Trisha Davis appeared to be living the dream- a beautiful family, successful ministry, and a future filled with promise. After planting their first church, Justin had an affair with a staff member who was also Trisha's best friend. Their marriage, family and careers were simultaneously blown apart, and they were forced to come to terms with their brokenness. It seemed their story would be one of failure and loss, but Justin and Trisha found grace, healing and redemption for even the

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Jessica Ronne: "This is holy work." | Unfolding Short...

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2026/08/04

Jessica Ronne was caring for her son Lucas, who has profound disabilities, while trying to meet a book deadline and lead a nonprofit. She felt frustrated that caregiving kept interrupting what she believed was her important work. Then God showed her that caring for Lucas was holy work. Years later, that quiet faithfulness grew into a home where Lucas and three other adults with disabilities can thrive. Learn more about Jessica Ronne and find encouragement and resources for caregivers

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Scott Spiezio: World Series Champion, Addiction and...

The Unfolding ·

2026/07/31

Scott Spiezio knew God. During some of the best years of his Major League Baseball career, he was surrounded by believers and openly sharing his faith. But after reaching the height of success, Scott moved away from what had kept him grounded. As addiction took hold, shame told him he was too far gone, while the mindset that made him a champion convinced him he could save himself. He couldn't. What changed everything was surrender. Now Scott is sharing his story through his new book, The

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