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The Unfolding

Meridith Foster
Faith
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Christian Faith
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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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Pastor Stan Parris recalls the day his son Briggs's arm suddenly doubled in size from a blood clot, raising fears of cancer and leading to emergency surgery. In desperation his wife prayed, and believes God gave her a verse - Jeremiah 33:3. A hospita... more

He was an alcoholic atheist and a country artist whose life was falling apart. Walker Hayes had written off faith and was running out of hope. Then came Craig, a friend whose relentless love, years of kindness, generosity, and one unforgettable gift ... more

Missionary Stephen Price and his family were preparing to move to Guadalajara, but they didn't have a place to live. Then a conversation at his home church in Illinois led them to a house in Mexico. On the way to see it, Stephen sensed God telling hi... more

We'd love to hear what God has done in your life. Share your story.

When you've prayed for someone for years, how do you keep believing their life can change?

Juan Morales joined a gang at fourteen, finding belonging in a world that would lead h... more

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Recent Guests

Walker Hayes
Country artist known for “Fancy Like” and co-author of Glad You're Here.
Episode: Walker Hayes: From 'Fancy Like' to Faith – His Story of Transformation: Archive Page 251
Stephen Price
Missionary who has served in Mexico and planted churches with his family
Episode: Stephen Price: "We wanna sell you the house for 3 million pesos" | Unfolding Short Stories Replay
Juan Morales
Hope Center operations director, prison ministry volunteer, and Redemption Wear Brand designer.
Hope Center
Episode: Juan Morales: After Years of Gangs and Prison, Could God Change His Life? Page 296
Laura Wifler
Christian writer sharing her experience of doubt, suffering and renewed trust in God.
Episode: Laura Wifler: "And so one day I stopped praying." | Unfolding Short Stories
Tori Hope Petersen
Author of Fostered and Safe House, speaker and foster care advocate
Episode: Tori Hope Petersen: From Unwanted to Loved, Finding God Through Hospitality: Page 295
Angie Smith
Author and speaker known for I Will Carry You, Mended, and Bible studies like Seamless and Matchless
Author and Speaker
Episode: Angie Smith: Who Do You Have to Be to Be Loved? Page 294
Alan Ratta
Pastor, former pastor of Bellevue Neighborhood Church
Bellevue Neighborhood Church
Episode: Allen: "bullets slapping into the side of our worship center." | Unfolding Short Stories
Stasi Eldredge
New York Times bestselling author, teacher and conference speaker; cofounder of Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart / The Ladder of Love
Episode: Stasi Eldredge: When Childhood Wounds Shape Your Faith- Finding Healing in God's Love: Page 293
Crystal Renaud Day
Founder of SheRecovery, advocate for women's healing from pornography
SheRecovery
Episode: Crystal Renaud Day: "I thought I was the only girl who ever used porn" | Unfolding Short Stories

Host

Meridith Foster
Host of the show, guiding conversations with guests about faith, life challenges, and personal growth.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Constantly encouraged

    Outstanding podcast! I drive an amish bus route and I listen to podcasts before i pick up my first kiddo and once ive dropped them all off and i found this one having listened to Wow God stories and i have been listening to it ever since. Thank you for sharing stories that encourage those of us who have had less than desirable lives that it doesn’t stop there and God can/will still use us!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    halfpint1981
    United Statesa year ago
  • God Calls People to Himself!

    The episode with LaMorris Crawford was inspiring! I praise the Lord when He miraculously calls people to himself. It gives me courage to keep praying for people in my life who still need the Lord!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    moorej3942
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic!

    These testimonies are a wonderful way to encourage yourself in the faith and to start “sharing” conversations. “Hey, man. I just heard this podcast about… I really think you’d like it.” And then let God take over!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D.G.H.Delgado
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love the Show

    This is the first pod cast that has said something about Charlie Kirk’s death and I wanted to thank you for that! I think it is something that will change the way a lot of people see things and maybe will start to speak out more about their faith to everyone they meet!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarbearAZ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thank you

    In a world where so much seems in chaos, this podcast reminds me God’s still working! Thank you for highlighting these powerful testimonies. I look forward to listening each week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LoveandHooe
    United Statesa year ago

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The show is seen as a reliable source of hope and encouragement for believers.
Listeners find the storytelling uplifting and devotional, with a focus on real-life faith in action.
Guests are described as genuine and the host as thoughtful and engaging.

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Tori Hope Petersen: From Unwanted to Loved, Finding God Through Hospitality: Page 295
Q: How do you develop the discernment to recognize when the Holy Spirit is nudging you toward radical hospitality?
She says discernment takes prayer and wisdom, and suggests considering whether an action is good and glorifies God. She also weighs what hosting would require of her family, while taking care not to sacrifice children's safety or wellbeing.
Tori Hope Petersen: From Unwanted to Loved, Finding God Through Hospitality: Page 295
Q: You witnessed and also lived through a lot of suffering as a child. Were there times you wondered why God would allow it?
Petersen says she struggled to understand why children experienced abuse if God was good. Hearing the gospel and learning about Jesus' suffering helped her find hope that pain could be turned toward good and used to support other foster youth.
Walker Hayes: From 'Fancy Like' to Faith – His Story of Transformation: Archive Page 251
Q: What was your plan once you got there?
Hayes had no plan after moving to Nashville. He found work booking motivational speakers, played open mics, and began writing songs after visiting the Bluebird Cafe.
Walker Hayes: From 'Fancy Like' to Faith – His Story of Transformation: Archive Page 251
Q: When did you realize that you were maybe kind of good at singing?
Hayes said he is not sure he is a particularly good singer, but he loves performing and especially values songwriting as his gift.
Juan Morales: After Years of Gangs and Prison, Could God Change His Life? Page 296
Q: When would you say you surrendered your life to Jesus?
Juan says he surrendered his life to Jesus on March 10, 2024, during his second church service.

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A faith-focused interview show centering on personal stories of faith, adversity, and transformation. Guests range from infertility and adoption journeys to addiction recovery, caregiving, marriage reconciliation, poverty-to-leadership, and faith-driven career pivots. The host guides intimate, candid conversations that highlight personal growth, resilience, and divine guidance in everyday life. A notable strength is its breadth of testimonies, often featuring practical faith applications, vulnerability, and hopeful outcomes that appeal to listeners seeking real-life examples of spiritual impact across diverse life experiences.

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Recent guests on The Unfolding include:

1. Walker Hayes
2. Stephen Price
3. Juan Morales
4. Laura Wifler
5. Tori Hope Petersen
6. Angie Smith
7. Alan Ratta
8. Stasi Eldredge

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