The Unfolding

  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'...

  When Toni Collier was young, her family experienced a traumatic event that forced her to grow up fast .    She had to take control in order to ensure the survival of the people around her.   It was a heavy burden and by the time she was a teen, that weight was too much .   She set out on a path of destruction that included drinking, drugs, and toxic relationships .   Even meeting Jesus didn't re...

In 2022, Ben Fuller was a singer and songwriter just beginning his career in Christian music .   His song "Who I Am" has been played on stations around the country .   H e gr ew up on a dairy farm in Vermont as a well-liked kid who seemed to have it all togeth er .   But he always struggled to earn his father's approval .   On the inside, he felt an emptiness that left Ben searching for something...

Infertility is more common than we might imagine. One in six couples struggles to conceive, and yet it can be a very lonely experience .   Taylor and Lindsey Hohulin had always assumed they would have children .   They were healthy and they came from families with lots of kids .   So when they had trouble conceiving, it was surprising .   Taylor and Lindsey have experienced the highs and lows of a...

Jon Reddick is a singer and worship leader who writes songs of hope and healing, like "God, Turn It Around" and "I Believe It." There was a time when the hurts and hard parts of life left him questioning, is God's plan always good ?  Would the dreams planted in Jon's heart ever really happen ?  He seriously considered leaving music behind .  But God used encounters with 2 strangers to affirm Jon's...

When it comes to addiction, freedom comes through su rrender .  Scott Spiezio had always been a "goal guy , " setting goals, working hard and finding success .  The son of a major league baseball player, he grew up with his hopes set on playing in the big leagues .  He won two World Series Championships with the Anaheim Angels and the St. Louis Cardinals in his 12 years in the major leagues .  But...

  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 h...

  Long before Page Turner began transforming houses on HGTV shows like "F lip or Flop," "Rock the Block," and "Fix My Flip," she experienced the transformation of her own heart .  Raised by her agnostic mother, she was exposed to  many different religions as a child .  But at 19 , she met Jesus .  As a s ing le mother and sole provider for 3 young daughters, she desperately needed God to transform...

  Austin French grew up in church, but for a long time he despised Christians .  It seemed religion was all about pretending your life was perfect, and Austin's life was anything but that.  Living with an abusive father, he learned to hide his bruises and put on a smile .  He swore when he was old enough, he would run as far as his cynicism would take him .  But an encounter with Jesus at 13 chang...

  Helen  Smallbone and her husband David were living in Australia when David's business unexpectedly collapsed .  With 6 kids, they took an enormous leap of faith and moved to the United States with everything they owned packed in 16 suitcases .  Within a couple of months, David's new job fell through .  T hey were forced to live by faith and to trust God in ways they never had before .  Helen is...