The Unfolding

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 story...

"I've often felt I can be too much, but the more emotive I am, the more God surprises me."   Nigel Masenda learned early on that revealing his heart—tears, frustrations, and all—could open the door to unexpected moments of divine kindness. Growing up in a family and culture where men were often reserved, he felt out of place for expressing his emotions so freely. But when his mother traveled abroa...

  Justin and Trisha Davis appeared to be living the dream—a beautiful family, successful ministry, and a future filled with promise. After planting their first church, Justin had an affair with a staff member who was also Trisha's best friend. Their marriage, family and careers were simultaneously blown apart and they were forced to come to terms with their brokenness .  It seemed their story woul...

Becky Crane has always been captivated by the power of a good story . From her childhood days curled up with books to sharing Bible stories in kids' church, she's seen God show up in the simplest, most surprising moments. Becky recounts how Billy Graham's words and C.S. Lewis's depiction of Aslan in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe helped shape her faith. If you've ever wondered how God might...

Jinger Duggar Vuolo grew up on television .  From the age of 10 until she was 27, her family appeared on TLC's reality shows  19 Kids and Counting  and  Counting On . As the sixth child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, she grew up in a strict religious system led by a teacher who claimed to speak for God .  That belief system contributed to a view of God as an angry judge waiting for her next mista...

"My wife was desperate, and in that moment, God intervened." Much like the determined woman in Scripture who reached out for Jesus's garment, J.D. King's wife refused to let her circumstances define her future.   This story is featured in the book, "Mighty Like Gideon" .

  When  Brandon Heath heard the Gospel as a teenager, he was hungry for truth, love, and healing. His parents' broken relationship had left him hurting and carrying a heavy load of resentment. When he heard God is love, and more specifically, God love s him , it was life-changing . But transformation and healing take time. God was putting people in Brandon's life, including a guy named Bob Goff. T...

Does God still transform lives in an instant today? Pastor Josh Brewer would say yes. As the leader of Transformation Youth Camp, he's seen firsthand how God breaks through even the hardest hearts. In this episode, Josh shares the powerful story of a young girl who arrived blind to God's love—only to encounter Him in a way that removed the scales from her spiritual eyes. She didn't just see—she wa...

Twelve years ago, Gina's husband passed away after a short battle with cancer .  She was left with two young children , and it was so hard. She couldn't imagine ever loving someone that way again .  Across the country, Jeff was feeling the wounds of a hard divorce .  Marrying again seemed so unlikely. But as the years passed, both Gina and Jeff began to pray, and their friends started praying, too...

" We prayed for her to wake up on Valentine's Day. And she did—but in heaven. " Every year, Lee and Terry commemorate their daughter Amanda's passing with a homecoming celebration. In this deeply moving episode, they share the painful journey leading up to Amanda's diagnosis, the heartbreak of losing her, and how their faith was tested in unimaginable ways.   In 1985, they noticed Amanda was exper...

Riley Kehoe was 10 years old when her family's island vacation turned into a nightmare.  On the morning of December 26, 2004, an earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia. Riley's family had to run for their lives from a tsunami with waves up to 100 feet high. It was a terrifying experience that took the lives of more than 200,000 people. In the aftermath, fear threatened to rule Riley's life....

Melissa shares how one act of obedience became a powerful confirmation for someone desperate to know that God sees, hears, and loves her. Melissa stepped into a conversation with a woman and felt God's presence in a way she couldn't ignore. Then, God asked her to do something bold: tell a complete stranger, "I love you." Fear and doubt held her back, but what happened next showed God's perfect tim...

  As a rising star at a Fortune 500 company, Hope Reagan Harris thrived on the thrill of getting the next promotion and pay raise. A bigger house, more expensive car, and international travel were all the stuff that was supposed to signify success and happiness .  But after six years of climbing the corporate ladder at a dizzying pace, Hope realized she'd been so determined to move ahead, she didn...

In the Bible, mountaintops symbolize moments of spiritual clarity, renewal, and connection with God. For Averil Shadd, a new widow navigating the profound grief of her darkest valley, the mountaintop became more than a metaphor. She climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, not just to find healing but to offer hope to others walking through the shadows of loss. As Averil explains, "I wanted to do something that...

  Chris Baker has devoted his life to helping people walk out the words of 2 Corinthians 5:17:  " Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come! " As the founder of Ink 180 , Chris has given away more than two million dollars' worth of free tattoos .  Not just any tattoos- these are tattoo cover-ups and removals for people who are makin...

Despite achieving material success, Derek Mason found himself consumed by emptiness and despair—so much so that he considered taking his own life. In a moment of desperate prayer, an unexpected encounter with sparrows led him to Matthew 10:29–31, revealing that he was profoundly seen and cherished by God. This pivotal sign brought radical transformation, shifting Derek's life from hopelessness to...

  Bob Goff has spent decades trying to convince people God is over the moon about them. If you struggle to believe God loves you and if you long to live a life of adventure, Bob's story will inspire you . Bob is known as the guy who included his phone number in the back of his first book Love Does , because he loves people and wanted to be available. Since then , he's written multiple New York Tim...

Rick and McKenna bring us the story of Megan Woods. At a crucial moment in Megan's life, God's word came to life for her, and a call to sing for Him seemingly came out of nowhere.    Here's the full episode on Apple or Spotify , where you can subscribe to The Morning Focus with Rick and McKenna for daily encouragement in God's Word!      

When you wait for years for an answer to prayer it's easy to get discouraged. The Band  Jaren is fronted by two sisters, Jaren - lead singer, guitarist and songwriter, and Jade- who sings and plays electric violin.  These super-talented young women started playing music before they started school.  Now, at ages 20 and 19, they have an unusual clarity about the call on their lives.  Their passion i...

An update from John Karakian, who was featured on Page 45 of  The Unfolding.  John's Unfolding episode on Apple John's Unfolding episode on Spotify John Karakian from Novi, Michigan, discovered an unexpected way to share his faith—through the legacy of his late chocolate lab, Buddy. Even years after Buddy's passing, John's simple acts of kindness—like calling people by name and treating them with...

Tarn Cross believes God has hard-wired us for adventure.   When Tarn and her husband Matt had a young family in Australia, they began to grow restless.  Their church experience seemed more like dry religion than a relationship with the Creator of the Universe. That's when God led them to their first mission experience in Uganda.  Within days of arriving, they realized what they thought would be an...

Are you looking to grow your prayer life in the new year? Join Christina Hannan on her podcast, and discover a new rich prayer life in  Praying Through Scripture . PTS on Apple Podcasts PTS on Spotify This week on  Unfolding Short Stories,  Christina Hannan shares what she learned teaching science to her kids as a homeschool mom. A planet that rains  DIAMONDS!  The God who can make a planet rain d...

Renee Stains recounts a harrowing moment while teaching her young son Andrew to ski. After a mishap on a ski lift, Andrew was left dangling dangerously high above the ground, with no immediate help in sight. In a desperate and chaotic situation, two snowboarders appeared seemingly out of nowhere, skillfully unbuckled Andrew's harness, and safely brought him down. When Renee turned to thank them, t...

  The Christmas story is filled with angelic encounters. But are angels still active today? Psalm 91:11  says, "For He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." For many, that verse has come to life. People from all walks of life share their stories of seemingly supernatural encounters on earth in this special Christmas episode of The Unfolding. IT's one of our most-do...

"The dream had no expiration date."   In this episode, Jim shares how a dream led him to plant churches outside the walls of a mega-church—and how a trip to the world's largest basilica in Côte d'Ivoire confirmed that God was just getting started. 'I was comfortable, like Bilbo in The Hobbit…but God had other plans.' Hear how one vivid dream fueled over a decade of ministry and u ltimately redirec...