The Unfolding

  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 friends carried him in a backpack. It was a crazy dream-come-true trip, where God began to show Kevan that he wanted to inspire others to deep friendships and adventures...

  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 siblings to be diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a rare neuromuscular disease .  But where he lacked physical mobility, he excelled in creativity, imagination , and formi...

  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, "Chasing Failure."  He asked himself: What would he do if he knew he could not fail ?  The answer was easy- he'd be in the NBA- and since the only way to know if that dream could be a re...

  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 records, and number one songs.  They've toured across the U.S. and beyond.  But all of that affirmation wasn't enough to quiet an inner critic. Mike Weaver believed he was ne...

  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 and Kay Robertson and their sons, Willie, Jase, Jep, and Alan became famous for making duck calls and the television show Duck Dynasty, Phil and Kay lived through ten hard years. The stor...

  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 experienced with their community .  They were forced to choose between their faith and their culture and cut off from the relationships and work they treasured .  It was a ha...

  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 .  She learned early in life to exercise the muscle of faith and to follow God's lead .  She began writing songs in high school, then wrote for Hillso ng...

  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 gift. When he made it on Amercian Idol, it seemed like doors were finally opening.  He finished in the top 13, but his family was struggling. His sister had battled addiction for years and his niece needed a father.  At...

  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 writing is about suffering and grace- two things he has experienced in great measure.  Growing up in a strict, fundamentalist church, Philip learned to think of God as a giant wh...

  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 than ten years he suffered intense pain that kept him from experiencing normal life .  Eating food, driving a car, and even going to school became nearly impossible . ...

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 resilience of survivors .  Jennisue was first sold into the sex trade at the age of four by her grandfather .  The abuse and exploitation las...

For the first time, we're sharing an update on a story from The Unfolding .  We first tol d Michael and Shanaree Muzinich's story on Page 135. They were successful physicians, chasing things they thought would bring happiness – a dream home, prestigious careers, and big incomes .  But their relationship was a mess. It was filled with conflict, and they were miserable .  They didn't believe in God,...

  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 Jesus through music .  For years they played and traveled, mostly for small crowds and little  pay. They were living and working by faith- A way of life they had watched their parents model in a power...

  We often come into marriage with both baggage and expectations. When your spouse's baggage is harder than you expected, how do you navigate that ? Joe and Tara Buchanan came into their marriage with vastly different backgrounds . Joe shares the story of his childhood on Page 1 of The Unfolding . It's one of the most powerful stories of transformation you will ever hear, and it will give you some...

One of Humberto Salgado's favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." There are few places as hopeless as the Diamond cell block in a maximum security prison near Mexico City.  When Humberto was invited to visit, he felt God wanted him to go, but he was afraid.  T...

  Kevin Santiago was driven to succeed.  He set out to acquire the things he thought would bring happiness – a good job, house, car, and family.  But when his plans began to crumble, he fell into depression .  One night he go t in his car after having a few drinks .  It was a choice that had devastating consequences and le ft Kevin overwhelmed with guilt and shame .  Facing years in pr ison, h e b...

Nigerian-born singer and songwriter Blessing Offor immigrated to the United States when he was six years old, leaving his parents and five older siblings behind. His family made the difficult choice to send him to America for medical care because he was born with congenital glaucoma and was nearly blind in his left eye. A few years later a fluke accident left him almost totally blind in both eyes...

When Dave Munson graduated from Bible college, he was sure of one thing: the most spiritual thing he could do was full-time ministry .   Then Dave went to Mexico as a missionary and that's where he purchased the leather bag that God used to change everything, including Dave's pride-filled heart .   Dave is the founder of Saddleback Leather Company, whose goal is to love people around the world by...

Not long after Jamie Winship joined the police force, he realized he was not equipped to face the challenges on the streets of Washington DC. He needed supernatural help to live out his God-given identity as a peacemaker. Jamie learned how to listen to God . God gave him creative, often radical, solutions that transformed hardened criminals into followers of Jesu s .   His track record was so succ...

After experiencing dysfunction and hurt, Tasha Layton left church and set out on a search for truth. It was a long journey that led her back to Jesus .   As a gifted worship leader, God opened doors in music but not what Tasha had imagined .   She found herself on American Idol and touring the world as a backup singer for Katy Perry, before finding her home writing worship songs and books to help...

Hear the brand-new podcast called "Wow God Stories", with hosts, Lisa WIlliams and Ann Sorenson. This podcast reminds us of a God who is able, alive, and active in our lives.  https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/wow-god-stories/ Click the link, or subscribe on Apple, Google, or Spotify today.

Iveth Luna is known as one of the rising new artists of today, writing songs that inspire people to worship Jesus.  Although she had always secretly dreamed that she could be a worship leader, it wasn't until she had a supernatural experience at 19 that she knew God was calling her to music.  But then she experienced one crushing disappointment after another.  In auditions for both The Voice and A...

Hear the brand-new podcast called "Wow God Stories", with hosts, Lisa WIlliams and Ann Sorenson. This podcast reminds us of a God who is able, alive, and active in our lives.  https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/wow-god-stories/ Click the link, or subscribe on Apple, Google, or Spotify today.

  Like many kids growing up on the south side of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kevin Burgess struggled with depression and hopelessness .   After his parents' divorce, he moved from a place where he felt safe, to a community where drugs and violence seemed to rule . He felt forgotten by society and had little hope of living to the age of 30 . That's when an acquaintance handed him a Christian hip-hop C...

The spinal surgery Katy Nichole underwent to correct scoliosis left her in excruciating pain .   For three years she battled anxiety and depression .   She came to a point where she wanted to give up, but God met Katy at her lowest and promised He had a purpose for her life .   D uring those years of struggle Katy realized God had given her the gift of music so she could encourage others .   Katy'...