Meridith Foster

The Unfolding

Religion EN ↓ 497 episodes

God is writing a great big story and you have a standing invitation to be a part of it. Every week, host Meridith Foster sits down with a guest to share their chapter in God's Unfolding story.

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Meridith Foster

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Religion

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www.wbgl.org

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Page 219: Raechel Myers: She Reads Truth and the Sustaining Power of God's Word 15.11.2024

  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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "That's not my twenty." God Provides for Mary Lou 12.11.2024

  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...

Page 218: Faith Eury Cho: How the Wilderness Helps Us Experience Friendship with God 08.11.2024

  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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "I was throwing away decks of tarot cards..." Makenzie Weatherford 05.11.2024

"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...

Page 217:Jep and Jessica Robertson: Duck Dynasty Family's Journey of Faith and Adoption 01.11.2024

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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "God, I want to be like that tree" Joni Rosebrock 29.10.2024

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...

Page 216: Rachel Wojo: Desperate Prayers, the Powerful Pathway to Peace 25.10.2024

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...

Unfolding Short Stories - God Out Loud - "You will go look for that boy tomorrow." - Tim Halfin 22.10.2024

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...

Page 215: Riley Clemmons: Embracing Authenticity and Finding Identity in Jesus 18.10.2024

  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...

Page 162: Scott Hamilton: Olympic Champion and Cancer Survivor on Trusting God 15.10.2024

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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "Mom was number one in the world in tennis." Cindy Brinker Simmons 15.10.2024

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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "...this jazz-playing cow." John Lumgair talks about art and his animation project 08.10.2024

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...

Page 214: Donna Winship: Understanding Your True Kingdom Identity 04.10.2024

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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "I walked out a free woman" Kim Kidd becomes the first woman in Indiana to receive clemency 01.10.2024

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,...

Page 213: Chad Staerkel: Skydiving Missionary on the Adventure of Trusting God 27.09.2024

  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...

Unfolding Short Stories: "..all your ways, acknowledge.." Daniel Maritz trusts God step by step 24.09.2024

"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.

Page 212: Andrea Mercier: Mother of Son with Autism Learns to Trust God is Good 20.09.2024

  Why? It is a question that has wrecked the faith of many .  Why would God allow this? Why didn't God intervene? Why didn't He answer our prayers ?  Andrea Mercier is very familiar with the question "Why, God?" After years of infertility, Andrea and her husband experienced the joy of getting pregnant and then giving birth to their son, Gabriel .  Then they noticed Gabriel's development was delaye...

Unfolding Short Stories: "Can anything good come from Rhode Island?" William Winfield goes from homeless to hope bringer 17.09.2024

"Can anything good come out of Nazareth? Yes, it can." William Winfield shares how his faith in Christ transformed his life from homelessness to hope and purpose. Reflecting on his journey, William reminds us that the greatest tragedy in life isn't death, but living without purpose. Hear how God has used William in key moments of a few men's lives, and how his Christlike compassion to them at just...

Page 211: Jermaine Wilson: From Prison to Politics, Former Inmate Becomes Mayor 13.09.2024

God is all about transformation.  2 Corinthians 5:17 says, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." God loves second chances.  Jermaine Wilson had spent four years in prison by the time he was 19. His dad had been to prison. His brother had been to prison, and his sister had been to prison. Jermaine's search for love led him to e...

Unfolding Short Stories: " I pray that you'll choose to surrender." Tony Burkebyle reflects on ministering to men in prison 10.09.2024

Tony Burkeybyle knows what it is to be a broken man. He also knows what it is to live a surrendered life. Tony now volunteers in prisons, guiding men to forgiveness and a life rooted in God's grace. In this episode, Tony shares how his son's imprisonment led him to minister to men at the Federal Correctional Institution in Terre Haute, pointing them toward the freedom and salvation found in Jesus...

Page 210: Katie Campbell: 30A Prays and a Free-Fall of Faith 06.09.2024

Katie Campell has always had a passion to pray for people .  A few years ago, she began to sense God was asking her to follow him to a place she didn't yet know and for a ministry that wasn't yet clear. To most people, that sounds crazy. Why would you pack up your family, move 2500 miles to a place where you knew no one, for a ministry that didn't even exist ?  This is the story behind 30A Prays,...

Unfolding Short Stories: "Shalom is coming" Jerry Thomason's journey with cancer 03.09.2024

Jerry Thomason shares his personal journey as a cancer patient, revealing how his faith in God has been his anchor through unexpected challenges. Amidst his diagnosis, Jerry's reflections on reshaped priorities, strengthened beliefs, and the impact on those around him offer powerful insights. Jerry's story highlights the blessings and lessons found even in the darkest times. Meridith wants to hear...

Page 209: Bryan Crum: Former Hospice Chaplain Shares Lessons from the End of Life 30.08.2024

Bryan Crum spent a decade serving as a hospice chaplain, helping people walk through their final days .  After listening to hundreds of life stories, he realized too many of us carry regret and fail to recognize just how much God values us .  Hospice work changed Bryan's life and his perspective on priorities .  Through the stories of people like Ms. Ruth and Mr. Harold, Bryan learned the power of...

Unfolding Short Stories: "The Lord doesn't waste anything." Amelia Tabatt 27.08.2024

"In the midst of your pain... you really get to experience a side of the Father that you don't really see in heaven." Amelia Tabatt shares her deeply personal story of her mother's 18-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, the challenges, the faith, and finding hope amid the struggle and loss.

Page 208: Katie Miller: Beauty from Ashes- the story of Sight and Sound Theater 23.08.2024

  Isaiah 61:3 describes how God comforts those who are mourning. It says He will take our ashes of grief and trade them for a crown of beauty. Katie Miller has grown up in a family that has watched God take situations that seemed impossible, sometimes literally standing in ashes, and make something so beautiful that millions of people  w itness it today .   I f y ou've been to Lancaster, Pennsylva...

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