The Unfolding

Mandisa is best known for singing powerful, upbeat songs of faith. When her close friend Kisha was diagnosed with cancer, Mandisa was confident God would heal her. When He didn't, she fell into a deep depression that nearly claimed her life.

How do you live out your faith in relationship with a child who rejects it? When Kevin and Jeanie Thomas' daughter announced she was leaving home and leaving her faith, they were stunned. They had done their best to lead their kids to Jesus. What followed was an incredible journey of loving their daughter, even through the valley of the shadow of death.

Nobody sets out to be a failure. But what if failure is exactly what we need? Dallas Jenkins is the director of The Chosen. The first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. But long before The Chosen, Dallas wasn't interested in making faith-based films. He dreamed of making it big in Hollywood. What God taught Dallas through failure became part of the incredible story that led him to creating The Ch...

Jo Saxton is one of those people who seems naturally gifted to lead. She's an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. But the early years of her life were filled with experiences that fed a deep insecurity. Her gifts and talents were buried beneath the weight of the baggage she carried. If you've ever questioned whether God could use even you, you'll want to hear Jo's story.

John Karakian has never really thought of himself as an evangelist. He's just a guy who really loves his dog and his neighbors. John and Buddy met thousands as they walked the streets of suburban Detroit for 12 years. John had no idea that God could use something as simple as a chocolate lab to connect searching people with genuine hope.

How do you keep going when you've lost someone you love? Joy Sheehan has experienced the unthinkable. She has walked through the valley of grief, and what she's learned will give you hope and maybe even help you find gratitude in the process.

What if you knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that heaven is real and you could spend eternity with Jesus? If you could see it with your own eyes, would that change you? Dean Braxton was a normal guy, living a pretty normal life, when he had an out of this world experience that changed him forever.

One of our fears about the coronavirus is that someone we love will get sick. What would happen to our health, our family, our faith? In February 2019, Coach John Brock traveled to France to work with a ministry. Stories of the spread of the coronavirus were just beginning, so John and his wife were very careful. It wasn't until John returned to the United States that he realized something wasn't...

Is it possible to have peace regardless of your circumstances, even when facing coronavirus? Dave Butts was in the middle of writing a book about peace when he learned he had Stage IV cancer. Hear Dave's story plus an update to our original interview, sharing how you can have peace even in the midst of Covid 19.

As a Level 1 trauma nurse, Sarah Derocha had been trained to handle life and death situations. On a medical mission trip to a remote area of Bolivia, she was critically injured in a bus accident. Because of her experience, she knew her chances were slim. The only way she could survive would be if God intervened.

For decades Jessie believed that what happened to her as a teenager was her fault. The secret shame she carried was like a chain around her neck, dragging her down and affecting every relationship in her life. Drugs were a way to mask the pain, and eventually, addiction took everything- her kids, her relationships, and her career.

What happens to your faith when life doesn't follow your plan? Kellie Penn has always been a planner. She had a vision for what her life would be like, and she was confident God would be on board. But beginning in her childhood, life took a detour. What unfolded was a story that she would never have chosen- an unexpected journey through heartache to joy.

Michele Cushatt spent her life checking boxes, doing what good Christian girls do. Then one thing after another went horribly wrong and she was left wondering if God was real, and if He cared at all about her suffering. How do you hold onto faith when it seems like God Himself is gone?

Adversity can destroy us or make us stronger. As a child, Habeeb Habeeb was painfully shy and sheltered. Then a war stranded him thousands of miles from his family and far outside his comfort zone. The only thing he had left to hang on to, was his faith.

Kari Bollant's life changed when she experienced God's love. The woman who once had been paralyzed by fear became willing to go anywhere God directed – neighborhoods, college bars, strip clubs and beyond, just to share God's love. If you long for a more adventurous life, you'll want to hear her story.

Growing up with a toxic father had distorted Gina Copeland's view of God. If fathers get angry, drink too much and abandon you, why would you ever trust them? It would take a relentless pursuit, and an overwhelming love of God to change her heart and her view of fathers.

It's hard to surrender our lives to God. It's even harder to surrender our kids. When their daughter was diagnosed with cancer, Trent and Lydia Hol were faced with the reality that they couldn't control their world or their daughter's healing. All they could do was surrender.

How does a kid from southern California end up in the mafia? Kenji Gallo soon realized that "the life" wasn't the glitz, money, and glamour he had imagined, and there seemed to be no way out. When the FBI offered him a fresh start, he thought that would change his life. But it wasn't until he encountered Jesus that he finally experienced hope and freedom.

You can't read the Christmas story without bumping into angels. Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds all encountered them. Do people still encounter angels today? That's the question we asked, and the stories we share will fill you with wonder and hope.

When someone you love is in the throes of drug addiction, there is a cost. For Valena Claiborne, her mother's drug use brought a high price. She lost her job, their home, and most of their possessions. But the even bigger cost for Valena was the loss of love, trust, and respect- Not just in her mom, but in God.

Eltricia Lindsey only wanted to try drugs. She never wanted to get addicted. She just wanted to do things her way. Her journey to humility included pain, prison, and eventually an encounter with God that set her free.

What happens when a detour in life turns into a permanent, unwelcome journey? When Laura Story's husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor, they prayed for healing and a return to their hopes and dreams. But God's vision for their life was a different plan, including finding unexpected joy in surrender.

Sometimes God gives us the choice to sacrifice something, and then trust that He is going to provide what we need. Micah Tyler is a singer and songwriter whose career started when he and his wife decided to give up safety and security and trust God to provide. That experience taught them a deep confidence in God's faithfulness that has sustained them through literal and figurative storms.

For years JK Wilson locked away the traumatic experience that led to the birth of her son. After giving him up for adoption, she believed that part of her story was over. But God has a way of making beauty from ashes.

Have you ever felt like the foundation of your faith was crumbling? It's a hard experience for anyone, but especially if you are an artist who has built your career on songs of faith. Jason Gray share his story, his journey back to faith, and a new song in this episode of The Unfolding