The Unfolding

Michael Ritchason grew up feeling like he was on the losing end of the comparison game .  Insecurity drove him to chase affirmation and attention. It worked for a time, but then his girlfriend left, his cool car crashed , and the rest of his world seemed to be falling apart .  Soon Michael was falling apart, too. Discouragement led to disconnection, and that led to depression. One night, he began...

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 pursuit and perfect timing to...

    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 joy, their dreams,...

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: Finding Hope in a Weary...

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 storytellers. The Fi...

"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.

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't just a hope or a dr...

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), Comforted by His Love, w...

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 courageous path. Do y...

  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. A s 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 Word meets us in...

  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 blessings, teach...

  In times of joy, thankfulness comes easy .  But if you are in a place where you've been crushed by circumstances beyond your control, it's much harder to feel grateful. Faith Eury Cho has been there- those seasons where it feels like you are in the wilderness and your prayers are bouncing off the ceiling .  She's walked through enough to know that the journey is about so much more than simply ge...

"I was throwing away decks of tarot cards...and I realized my life is changed forever. It had to be all about Jesus. That stuff was destroying me. Only Jesus could truly set me free from the darkness I had welcomed." The Bible talks about sins that can feel mysterious or confusing—like its warnings about witchcraft. Are practices like astrology, crystals, and tarot cards truly dangerous, or just h...

When Jessica Robertson first raised the question of adopting a child, her husband Jep wasn't on board. They already had busy lives with four children and filming their extended family's hit reality series, Duck Dynasty.  But after a mission trip to the Dominican Republic, Jep's heart was changed. Since bringing home Jules Augustus Robertson, their family has experienced the joys and challenges of...

Joni Rosebrock shares how, in the midst of depression, a comment from her husband led her into deeper intimacy with God. She fell in love with God's Word, immersing herself in scripture in a way that transformed her life and strengthened her faith. From this journey, she believes God led her to what she calls the WRAP method: Write, Read, Apply, and Pray—a powerful practice that brought healing an...

In the hardest moments of life, do you ever wonder if God is listening to your cries for help? When you are feeling hopeless, what do you say to God ?  Rachel Wojo understands what it's like to pray without receiving the answers you're longing for. Five years into her marriage, she learned her pastor husband had been having a long-term affair .  S he then learned her daughter had a devastating dia...

Tim Halfin heard that a local boy had gone missing for 3 days. As he started to pray, he heard God say, "You will go look for that boy tomorrow." Today, we're sharing an amazing story presented by the "God Out Loud" podcast. To hear the rest of this episode, fast forward about 20 minutes on the God Out Loud Podcast.  Here it is on Apple: God Told Tim to Look for a Missing Child - Tim Halfin Here i...

  Nashville-native Riley Clemmons was "discovered" at a school pageant when she was 13 years old. She signed a record deal 2 years later and started writing songs, touring, and facing the challenges of the music industry. She has been open about her struggles including OCD, imposter syndrome, and dealing with the pressures of social media. By the time she was 21, Riley realized  she'd been attachi...

Scott Hamilton is one of the most recognized male figure skating stars in the world, winning four World Championships and Olympic gold in 1984 .  He is a three-time cancer survivor, television broadcaster, motivational speaker, and more .  Scott says failure is the thing that has fueled much of his success. God used the challenge of Scott's journey with cancer to get his attention and to grab his...

Cindy Brinker Simmons opens up about her journey through grief, and not staying stuck in it. Losing her mother, tennis legend Maureen Connolly, to cancer at a young age, Cindy thought God hated her, but eventually found that God loved her deeply. She shares how this profound spiritual transformation gave her strength to face further hardships, including her husband's cancer battle. Cindy emphasize...

John Lumgair is a director at http://QuirkyMotion.com, where he makes animation and illustrations to spark thoughts, laughter and imagination. John is an artist in the world, but not of it. John is a storyteller and digital animator on a project called "Jazz Cow". Though "Jazz Cow" is not a Christian show, it has many Christians on the project, and speaks to things inherent to the experience of Go...

When you live in some of the most difficult conflict zones on earth, it helps to have a peace that surpasses understanding .  Donna Winship and her husband Jamie spent more than 25 years living in places like Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan and Israel .   Those hard years forged an understanding of God's love and forgiveness that transformed Donna's life .  Along the way, Donna discovered principles of th...

Kim Kidd shares her remarkable journey from addiction and despair to freedom and transformation through faith. Raised by a praying grandmother but lost in a life of drug dealing, Kim hit rock bottom when she faced a 50-year prison sentence. In that jail cell, she encountered God in a powerful way, witnessing miracles that sparked revival behind bars. Don't miss this inspiring story of redemption,...

  When Chad Staerkel was young, he was rebellious,  wild and crazy.  He was the kid who was always jumping off the garage, riding fast motorcycles, and dreaming about flying F 16's. He seemed to have no fear. When Chad's spirit of adventure was combined with complete trust in God, he realized the sky is the limit.  As a professional skydiver, Chad has jumped out of an airplane more than 11,000 tim...

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart." Daniel Maritz shares the powerful story of his own faith journey, and following in the faith footsteps of his father. Through personal losses and life's trials, Daniel learns to fully surrender and trust in God's plan. Ultimately, God leads Daniel from a career in modeling to the creation of a global online ministry.