The Unfolding

God knows what we don't, and can see what we can't. Susie Larson shares about those moments when God leads you to the right place at the right time.   The times when the Lord has directed your steps and brought you to where you needed to go. Hear how others have been in the exact spot where God wanted them on this episode of Wow God Stories. 

When Tracie Miles' marriage of 25 years imploded, it felt like the train of life had slammed into a brick wall .   Almost overnight she went from financially stable to desperately broke, from a family of five to a single mom of three .  Tracie describes that season as a " lifequake "- an earthquake that shook and changed every part of her life .  She became stuck, overwhelmed by countless fears. T...

  Sometimes seasons of doubt can come unexpectedly .  When Elizabeth Moore followed her dream to New York, she found herself surrounded by people who didn't believe what she had always believed and some who were antagonistic toward God. She began struggling under the weight of questions and doubts. She could never have imagined that she would emerge from this season  more certain of her faith and...

Trudy Feyereisen recounts her journey from being a 'scaredy cat' afraid of trials to becoming a witness of God's unwavering faithfulness through her husband's battle with brain cancer. Throughout this ordeal, she shares how her faith deepened, supported by scripture, prayer, and Christian community. Despite immense challenges, including her husband's personality changes and eventual passing, she f...

  One Sunday morning Pastor Jason Carver gave his wife and kids a kiss and headed out the door early for church.  When he came home, they were gone. Thirty days later, the divorce papers arrived.  It was the beginning of a two-year journey.  Jason wrestled with God and learned to surrender to Him.  Despite the circumstances, Jason had hope- something he calls a "supernatural stubbornness" to stand...

Ryan Graves thought he was a Christian, but a near-death experience and over a year of hospital stays due to alcohol abuse, was the wake-up call that led him on a new path of passion for Jesus.  Now, Ryan shares his journey of end-stage liver disease and the Good News of the Gospel with anyone who will listen.  You can learn more about Ryan's journey at his website.  https://thesoultrek.com/  

  Growing up in an alcoholic home, Jason Lomelino just wanted to find peace .  He was confident religion wasn't the answer and spent his days partying and drinking .  But then one night he was "ambushed by the love of God" and all he wanted to do was tell people about Jesus .  That's when Jason got a crazy idea .  Why not go into the darkest place he knew – the hard-partying streets of Isla Vista,...

When Tina Zimmerman heard and saw the story of Gary Miracle, a man who suddenly lost all four limbs, she wanted to use her unique gifting to help him. Tina trains service dogs for people with disabilities. At first, she thought she might be able to get this done through an organization that she's a part of, which is involved in creating service dogs for wounded veterans. But Gary was not a veteran...

  In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the personal faith journey of singer/songwriter Rachael Lampa .  Rachael tells the story of her early rise to fame, the pressures and imposter syndrome she faced, and her courageous decision to step away from the spotlight at 21. Through this season, she found a renewed connection with her faith and redefined her identity outside of music. Now, she's...

Kristy Heilman and her husband both felt a call from God to move to Iowa. But why? Well, this is one of those stories where we celebrate the providence of God's blessing after the obedience of his children. Later, when Kristy's son Austin was born with bilateral clubfoot, they learned they were a mere 90 minutes away from one of the leading world experts on the matter, and the path the healing was...

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 two strangers to affirm Jon...

Susie Larson shares a story where it felt like God was absent, or "lost" her "address". Through sickness with her very young kids, her own journey with Lyme disease, she realized that God had not turned her back on her, but rather He used these trials so He could say "Yes" to her son Jordan's life.  "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalms 46:10)  

As co-founder of She Reads Truth, Amanda Bible Williams has helped women around the world read God's Word every day .  She believes in the power of the Bible to transform lives and to sustain during difficult times . A few years after launching She Reads Truth, Amanda and her husband David began the process of adopting their son Toby, who was born with a heart defect .  That journey has included b...

Andy Youso's son wanted a bike. Andy was overjoyed at the prospect of his son playing less video games, getting out of the house, and making more memories with friends. But bikes being damaged by so-called friends and then stolen from strangers wasn't what either of them had envisioned. Hear how God answered a prayer, putting Andy at just the right place at the perfect time. 

When there is deception in marriage, how can you rebuild trust? For more than 20 years Mark and Jill Savage had served in ministry; Mark as a pastor, and Jill as the founder and director of Hearts at Home, a ministry for moms.  Their marriage had good seasons and hard seasons. But in what the Savages describe as their darkest year, they faced infidelity and were headed for divorce.  How could the...

In many ways, Tina Zimmerman's life revolves around animals. She trains dogs for service, has had her animals in movies, and even used to train horses. It is her career and passion. She and her husband even found themselves in Uganda using this passion to help train animals for local farmers. In their downtime on these mission trips, they loved to go on Safari trips, always in hopes of seeing lion...

  Content warning: This episode includes discussion of pornography, suicide, and the adult film industry .   For as long as he could remember, Joshua Broome had wrestled with a feeling of emptiness. His quest for affirmation led him to excel in school, sports, modeling and acting. Every achievement was an attempt to fill the void. When a representative of the adult film industry offered a chance f...

It felt like God's providence when the perfect studio opened up for Nicole Richards . But after 22 years of what felt like divine encounters and God's provision, there was a major shift and prompting from God to close up shop, quit makeup altogether, and trust God for the next chapter. Immediately after this, COVID lockdowns were worldwide and especially prominent where she lived in Canada. 

In 1 John 3:1 it says, "See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!" God is our Father .  Sometimes that can be challenging to comprehend .  It's easier to grasp when you've had a good relationship with your earthly dad .  It can be more complicated if you r relationship is unhealthy or strained . This week on The Unfolding...

Cathy White has worked with horses for 14 years and uses equine therapy to help kids. In this story, she shares how God brought her and her husband Bob together and called them to a ministry through horses and helping children to overcome difficult life circumstances.

Cait Taylor believes God can take even the hardest parts of our stories and make something good. Cait was born in England to a single mom.  From an early age she believed she was a mistake. For seven years she lived under the tyranny of an abusive stepfather. She focused all her energy on simply surviving. This led to an eating disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder. By the time she w...

Destiny Thomas shares about the times God revealed Himself throughout her time of dealing with infertility. 

In this world, you will have trouble .  The question is, how will you respond ?  The Bible says to count it all joy when you experience trials because it makes your faith strong .  Heidi Lee Anderson was 23 years old when she faced the first real trial of her life .  She was diagnosed with cancer .  The prognosis, the side effects, the dire warnings about her future all threatened to take away her...

Stephen and his wife, Anna, are missionaries to Mexico. As they embark on their 4th new mission to Mexico over 11 years, they've seen God show up in little ways, showing glimpses of the path of the journey that He has them on. Stephen shares in this episode some of the ways they've partnered with God in the everyday.  _____________________________________________________________________ After list...

  A special episode for Memorial Day . We often hear the phrase, "Pray for our troops." During his time in Afghanistan, Capt. Kyle Swanson saw prayer change things- the weather, the course of a grenade, and so much more. When Kyle says prayer changes things, it's not a trite phrase. It's his real-life experience and his story will inspire you to believe YOUR prayers can change things too.