The Unfolding

Dec 10 2024 330 ep. 35 mins 321
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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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Unfolding Short Stories: “Call your father and hurry.” Mark Winter finds reconciliation

Dec 10 2024 10 mins  
What began as a simple prayer meeting led to deep healing and reconciliation. As Mark wrestled with years of hurt, God’s voice broke through, impressing these urgent words on his heart: “Call your father and hurry.” That phone call, made just three hours before his father’s passing, became a moment of profound restoration. This story is a reminder of God’s relentless purs

Page 221: Barry and Gina Copeland: Finding Hope When Your Loved One is Addicted 

Dec 06 2024 47 mins  
Barry and Gina Copeland have learned when it comes to addiction, desperation is a good thing. That’s when you finally realize Jesus is your only hope. Barry and Gina have followed Jesus and worked in ministry for years, and yet their son struggled with addiction for more than a decade. They tried everything they knew to “fix” the problem. In the process, they lost their

Unfolding Short Stories: "It was August 23rd, that exact same day...it gives me chills to even talk about it now" - Megan Nilsen reflects on her family's adoption journey

Dec 03 2024 16 mins  
After years of questioning if adoption was right for her family, Megan Nilsen felt a clear leading from God to pray, fast, and search His Word. Her 'yes' to adoption opened the door to both immense challenges and undeniable moments of God’s presence, teaching her about love, grace, and identity in Christ. Megan is also the author of the Advent devotional Untangled Advent: Fin

Page 133: Terry Wildman: The Story of the First Nations Version of the Bible

Nov 29 2024 50 mins  
Terry Wildman didn’t grow up immersed in the history and culture of his First Nations ancestors. But after he met Jesus, his heart for Indigenous Americans grew. As he learned more about the painful history of Native North Americans and the Church, he struggled with questions. But through that struggle he felt a call to translate the Bible following the tradition of Native sto

Unfolding Short Stories: "In everything, give thanks." Rhonda Stoppe During Her Son's Severe Epilepsy

Nov 26 2024 10 mins  
"In everything, give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." These words from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 came to mind for Rhonda at her breaking point as her son battled severe epilepsy. Through heartbreak and surrender, she discovered how God brought purpose and beauty even in the hardest moments.

Page 220: Dallas Jenkins: The Story Behind The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Nov 22 2024 23 mins  
For years, Dallas Jenkins had a weekly notification on his phone, “Pray for Pageant.” Dallas is the creator and director of The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. Twenty years ago, Dallas read a beloved children’s novel called, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and fell in love with it. He just knew he was meant to make that book into a movie. It wasn’

Unfolding Short Stories: "...your tears don’t fall on the ground—God holds them.” Mey Deras

Nov 20 2024 21 mins  
Mey Deras' story is about overcoming—surviving childhood abuse, losing her mother, navigating her daughter’s life-threatening health crisis, and enduring immigration struggles. Through it all, she’s seen God’s faithfulness in remarkable ways. Now a biblical counselor, Mey helps others find hope and healing. She also invites listeners to her free virtual event (Nov. 22-24),

Unfolding Short Stories: "Come back before winter" - Deitrich Bonhoeffer asks God what to do, as told by Christian Historian Joe Thomas

Nov 19 2024 20 mins  
Christian historian Joe Thomas shares the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's struggle to discern God's will during a critical moment in history. As World War II loomed, Bonhoeffer faced a life-altering decision: remain safely in America or return to Nazi Germany to stand with his church. Discover how a simple Bible verse, “Come before winter,” became a divine call that shaped his

Page 219: Raechel Myers: She Reads Truth and the Sustaining Power of God's Word 

Nov 15 2024 36 mins  
Raechel Myers grew up surrounded by God’s word. At home, school, and church she was learning about the truth of God’s great big story. As a young adult, Raechel and her husband walked through unimaginable grief. The Bible became both a refuge and a lifeline. That season of sorrow shaped her perspective on God's faithfulness, the beauty of community, and the truth that God's

Unfolding Short Stories: “That’s not my twenty.” God Provides for Mary Lou 

Nov 12 2024 11 mins  
In 2010, newly single and struggling to put food on the table for her son, Mary Lou experienced God's extraordinary provision. From finding perfect grocery coupons at just the right time to witnessing a miracle harvest from an unexpected plum tree, God showed up in powerful ways. Even as she considered becoming a prepper, God demonstrated His ability to provide instant financial