The Unfolding

  What happens when the person you love encounters Jesus, and you want nothing to do with it? On this episode of The Unfolding, Chevas Phillips shares her powerful story of addiction, brokenness, marriage struggles, and the unexpected way God completely transformed her life.   Chevas was drinking every day,  hat ing church, and watching her husband Josh become someone she barely recognized after h...

"This was like a week only with me and God." Geony Rucker was in full-time ministry, with plenty of work waiting, when she kept sensing the same message every time she opened God's Word: step away and rest with Him. At first, it didn't  seem to make sense. But when the unexpected loss of her mom came just weeks later, Geony realized God had been preparing her all along, giving her time with Him, t...

  Jennie Allen has spent her life helping people follow God, find purpose, and experience freedom in Christ. As a bestselling author, Bible teacher, and founder of IF:Gathering  and Gather25, her influence has reached millions.   But beneath the surface there was a lie she  didn't  even know she believed. A lie about her identity, her worth, and what she had to prove. In this conversation, Jennie...

"He showed me on that day that His goodness is running after my daughter."     Jill Tracey shares what happened as her daughter Alyssa was struggling with faith, and Jill was learning to let go of control. Through the song  Goodness of God , God gave Jill a picture of hope she would carry for years. It was a reminder that even when she  couldn't  reach her daughter, God still could.  

  What happens inside someone who walks away from faith? For Jakob Happs , it  wasn't  sudden. Long before he stepped away, there were questions, doubts, and a growing sense that something  wasn't  working the way he thought it should .   Over time, that tension led him  further and further  from God, and from the people who loved him most.   In this powerful and honest conversation, Jakob shares...

"The more I pushed, the more my body said no."   Stephanie shares how God used cancer, chronic illness, cardiac arrest, and a season of forced rest to redirect her life. Today, she helps others slow down, live with intention, and care for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.   Recently, she wrote   Faith and Health Devotional Bible Study Workbook .  

What do you do when your child walks away from everything  you've  raised them to believe?   For Suzanne and Alan  Happs , that question became deeply personal when their son told them,  "I'm not exactly sure I believe any of that anymore."  What followed was 13 and a half years of praying, waiting, questioning, and learning what it really means to trust God with someone you love.   In this episod...

    "Put on your helmet." Susan had a picture in her mind for her 22nd birthday: a new horse, a sunset ride, and a beautiful moment she would never forget. But right before it began, a voice interrupted her plans with a warning that would save her life.   BONUS: Hear Susan's daughter's short story on  Apple Podcasts  or  Spotify  

  What if the way you see God, isn't actually true ?   Jon Acuff grew up in church, but for years his relationship with God felt more like pressure than connection, and that shaped everything. In this episode of  The Unfolding , Jon shares how his faith became personal in the middle of real life- marriage, responsibility, and the pressure to figure things out. As God began to reshape the way Jon s...

  Alicia Barr was sitting at a women's conference, half listening to Annie F. Downs, when something happened that felt far too personal to ignore. Alicia had been living in secrecy and pain, and in that moment, God interrupted her life with mercy. In this Unfolding Short Story, she shares how that moment became the beginning of truth, healing, and freedom.  Alicia is the author of More Than a Secr...

  What does it look like to trust God when your marriage has been devastated, and you don't  know what comes next ?   Brad and Heidi Mitchell share their story of walking through infidelity, broken trust, and the long road toward healing. After Brad's affair, their marriage faced a season that felt overwhelming. But in the middle of that pain, God began to do a deeper work, one that neither of the...

    "I knew inside that God was doing something in me and I had to listen to that."   Justin Stuart had built something huge: a YouTube channel with millions of subscribers, billions of views, and a successful business with his closest friend. But even with all of that, he began to sense God stirring something new in his heart. In this episode, Justin shares what it looked like to walk away from a...

Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.   What happens when the very thing you believe you were created to  do,  is suddenly taken away ?   Bay Turner ( America's Got Talent , Centricity Music) shares a story of identity, faith, and surrender. After building a life around his voice, Bay was told he might never sing again. In an instant, everything he thought d...

John Rhys-Davies, narrator of THE CHRIST, joins us to talk about Jesus, Tolkien, and the deeper story behind this four-part Easter audio epic. Through cinematic storytelling, powerful performances, and stirring music, THE CHRIST brings the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus vividly to life. Learn more at: TheChristPodcast.com

Experience the story of Jesus like never before in  THE CHRIST , a four-part Easter audio epic. THE CHRIST  brings the gospel narrative vividly to life—from the humble manger to the victorious resurrection—through world-class voice talent, cinematic soundscapes, and stirring music. From the halls of Roman power to the wilderness of Judea and the hills of Galilee, this immersive audio drama follows...

Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.   Emmy-nominated actor Tom Pelphrey (HBO's  Task , Netflix's  Ozark ) joins  The Unfolding  to talk about stepping into one of the most profound roles imaginable. Tom portrays Jesus in  The Christ , a new four-part audio drama from Faith Podcasts that brings the story of Jesus to life through immersive sound and a powerf...

"With God, no season is wasted, no time is wasted."   Haylee Graham shares how God used one short film, one Bible verse, and one unexpected season to bring reconciliation with her father before his sudden death. What became his final film also became a turning point in their relationship. In this Unfolding Short Story, Haylee reflects on grief, God's timing, and the quiet ways He prepares us for ...

Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.   Content warning:  This episode  contains  discussion of child sexual abuse and neglect. Listener discretion is  advised .   Mary DeMuth, author of more than 50 books including  Restory  Your Life , shares her journey from a childhood of abuse and neglect to a life marked by God's healing, hope, and purpose.   Hear how...

  "Lord, please remove this desire to drink. "   Karisa Rogers believed in God. She even liked telling people about Jesus. But alcohol still had a grip on her life.   What began  as a way to  fit in eventually became a way to cope with heartbreak and family pain. After years of struggle, Karisa reached the end of herself and prayed a simple prayer: "Lord, please remove this desire to drink." In th...

Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.     Dennis Ritter spent decades battling heart disease, living with the knowledge that his time might be shorter than most .   But suffering  didn't  make him bitter. It deepened his faith. When Dennis' health declined, his family gathered to say goodbye. In this deeply moving episode of  The Unfolding , Dawn Ritter and...

  "There are no winners in what we went through… only Hannah."   Gary and Mari  Malychewski  share the story of losing their young daughter in a tragic accident. In the days and years that followed, they faced questions of grief, guilt, and forgiveness that few parents ever  have  to carry. Looking back, they say God had been quietly preparing their hearts long before that day arrived. This is a s...

Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.     Dennis died three times. What he experienced while his heart stopped changed the way he—and his family—would live the rest of their lives.   Dennis spent his life trying to outrun the heart disease that ran  in  his family. He exercised. Ate well. Stayed disciplined. Then one day, without warning, he collapsed from a...

Travis West knows what it feels like to run on empty. Early in his marriage he was working multiple jobs and caring for his wife Mariah through  a long illness . A study trip to Jerusalem changed everything. When the city slowed to a standstill on Friday nights, Travis experienced Sabbath rest for the first time. In this episode he explains how that weekly pause brought new life to his family and...

  What happens to a boy's heart when his father stands a few feet away in church every Sunda y,  but never really shows up at home? Singer and songwriter  Jaye King  grew up playing drums on the platform while his dad directed the music. They  served in  the same services. Created the same worship moments. But outside the church walls, his father  wasn't  consistently present in his life. That ten...

"I've often felt I can be too much, but the more emotive I am, the more God surprises me." Growing up in a family and culture where men were often reserved, Nigel Massenda felt out of place for expressing his emotions so freely. But when his mother traveled abroad for a funeral and could not return for two long years, loneliness and unanswered prayers pushed him deeper into raw, honest faith. Thro...