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The Unfolding

Religion & Spirituality Podcas

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.

Location:

Champaign, IL

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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.

Language:

English

Contact:

217-359-8232


Episodes

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

3/15/2024
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 didn’t satisfy made it clear, she was longing for more. Then she started growing in her relationship with Jesus. Her life and priorities changed. Nikki realized she couldn’t stay in a job where she was promoting negative things. But how could she walk away from the safety and security of a job she once thought she would do for the rest of her life? Today Nikki shares Hip Hop and the hope of Jesus as the morning show co-host at Boost Radio.

Duration:00:56:13

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

3/12/2024
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 his promises won't fail me and that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living because that is what He promises.”

Duration:00:09:59

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

3/8/2024
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 21, Molly received an unexpected inheritance which she squandered in less than two years. Molly’s go-to coping mechanism was humor, so she masked her pain and depression with stand-up comedy and even pursued her dream of making it on Saturday Night Live. But instead of the success she was chasing, Molly ended up in debt and suffocating under guilt, shame, and embarrassment. Molly is a speaker and host of the Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder? Podcast, and author of If I Don’t Laugh, I’ll Cry: How Death, Debt, and Comedy Led to a Life of Faith, Farming, and Forgetting What I Came into This Room For.

Duration:00:43:03

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

3/5/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:02

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

3/1/2024
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 him and Jesus. But when he desperately needed a father’s love, Samuel had an encounter that changed him forever.

Duration:00:26:39

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

2/27/2024
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 to die. That's not the end of the story, though. Through God's help, Bill was able to launch the station, and Spyro did a full turnaround and even requested to be baptized by Bill's father who was a pastor.

Duration:00:07:59

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

2/23/2024
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 do. His dream job was to think, talk, and write about sports every day. He was on his way to achieving that dream when a near-death accident altered the course of his life. One day while he was working to help construct a cell tower, he fell 6 stories- a trauma very few could survive. In those few seconds, everything in Bret’s life changed. But God had given Bret a second chance at life.

Duration:00:50:26

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

2/20/2024
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 are all equal, and He invites each of us to say "Yes" to a life with Him. Lindsey also shares when she said "Yes" to Jesus at an early age.

Duration:00:11:35

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

2/16/2024
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 love. They are stories about a dream, an urgent prayer, and a one-word answer from God. No matter what you are waiting for, these stories will encourage you to wait with hope and anticipation that God is doing something good.

Duration:00:32:42

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

2/13/2024
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 by inviting you into their story. Subscribe to the Behind Our Smiles Marriage Podcast today!

Duration:00:10:48

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

2/9/2024
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 beginnings, an outpouring of God’s love and presence began and within days thousands had traveled from across the U.S. and beyond to experience it. Host Meridith Foster traveled to Wilmore, Kentucky to hear about it from the students themselves.

Duration:00:48:35

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

2/6/2024
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 rains DIAMONDS! The God who can make a planet rain diamonds, is also the God who cares for our needs.

Duration:00:07:45

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

2/2/2024
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 Hannan were trying to raise their family on a firm foundation. For years they made a habit of reading Jesus’ words and putting them into practice. They didn't know how firm that foundation would be until they walked through the storms that came with the birth of their precious son Myles.

Duration:00:45:02

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

1/30/2024
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 the age of 16, she had become pregnant. At 18, she became addicted to drugs. This eventually led to prostitution, and it would take a moment with Jesus to wash her free from her addictions and set her on a new path to healing, and ultimately, helping other women like her. To hear other Wow God Stories around addiction, listen to episode 13 of the Wow God Stories podcast. https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/wow-god-stories/13-wow-god-stories-addiction/

Duration:00:11:17

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

1/26/2024
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 relationship with God, were being cultivated in the small, quiet places. Today, Naomi’s voice reaches the nations as part Maverick City Music. Songs like Jireh and Promises have become anthems for worshipers around the world.

Duration:00:55:51

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

1/23/2024
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. https://my.onechild.org/wowgod-search

Duration:00:10:08

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

1/19/2024
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 that no matter how hard he worked, he could not save himself. Granger is the host of the Granger Smith Podcast and the author of Life After River:Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache. Caution: This episode includes some graphic content, including the loss of a child and discussion of suicide.

Duration:00:48:29

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

1/16/2024
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.

Duration:00:09:53

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

1/12/2024
*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 wooden poles wrapped in a tarp. He spent his days competing with other kids for whatever food they could find in the city dumpsters. But the most painful thing was the people around him who reminded him he was poor and unworthy, and he would live and die that way. For a time, Sandeep believed that was true. Today, he is a passionate leader, speaker and advocate for children who live in poverty. Sandeep is the Global Partnership Manager for One Child, an international community of Child Champions that serves children in poverty so they can discover hope and reach their God-given potential.

Duration:00:37:39

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

1/5/2024
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 get caught up in believing you are what brand you wear. Image meant everything, and her identity was completely wrapped up in her job. Today Hannah works in Nashville, shooting artists and musicians in the country music and Christian music industries. Along the way, God got hold of her heart and her camera, and He’s using it to tell about the miraculous things He’s done, through a beautiful book of photography and stories called, “But God.”

Duration:00:44:38