The Unfolding

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Justin Glover: "I Jumped in the Way of the Knife" | Unfolding Short Stories Feb 03, 2026

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"I jumped in the way of the knife." Once surrounded by gangs, violence, and prison walls, Justin Glover encountered the grace of God that changed everything. Today, he shares how Jesus rescued him and is using his story to point others to faith and freedom.

Stephen McWhirter: "Come Jesus Come" Singer's Transformation from Meth Addict to Worship Leader Jan 30, 2026

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Stephen McWhirter grew up watching his traveling evangelist dad live a double life. He was one man behind the pulpit and abusive to Stephen's mother at home. Stephen decided that if God was real, He wasn't good. His earthly father and his heavenly father became the villains in his story. Angry and rebellious, Stephen fell into addiction, eventually addicted to meth for six years. But one night in a miraculous encounter, Stephen experienced the presence and love of God, and he's never been the same. Today Stephen is a worship leader, singer of "Come Jesus Come," and the author of Radically Restored. Nearly 40,000 people have come to know Jesus through his TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram lives.

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Website: https://worshipjesus.life/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephenmcwhirter/

Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stephenmcwhirtermusic?lang=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephenmcwhirtermusic/

New book: https://u.worshipjesus.life/book-sneak-peek

Jesse Wilson: "Dear Younger Me.... God is there" Jan 27, 2026

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"Dear younger me. God is there."

Recorded live at a special storytelling event, Jesse Wilson shares how painful words from her childhood shaped her sense of worth and how God slowly began rewriting that story. From praying under a Holly Hobbie blanket to receiving groceries when she had nothing left, Jessie learned she was never alone. Her story is a reminder that in both big and small moments, God is present and faithful.

Hosanna Wong: "I Have a New Name"- Finding Your True Identity in Christ: Page 267 Jan 23, 2026

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Where do you find your identity? In approval, performance, relationships, or in what God says is true about you? From growing up on the streets of San Francisco to navigating loss, shame, and self-doubt, she shares how she discovered her worth in Christ. Hear the story behind her viral spoken word poem, "I Have a New Name," and learn how her books "You Are More Than You've Been Told," and "Uncomplicate It" offer practical guidance to reclaim your identity and live as the person God created you to be. This episode is for anyone ready to stop chasing approval and start hearing God's voice above all else.

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Website: https://www.hosannawong.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hosanna.wong/

"I Have a New Name": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_uXO3CgwY&t=6s

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hosannawong

Book: https://www.hosannawong.com/uncomplicate-it

Amelia Tabatt: "My Mom's Story Is a Million Miracles" | Unfolding Short Stories Jan 20, 2026

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Amelia Tabatt reflects on her mom's terminal cancer journey, faith, loss, and discovering a million quiet miracles.

Karen Horne: Pastor's Wife Goes Undercover to Save Her Marriage: Page 139 Jan 16, 2026

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Karen Horne became an expert at "pretend normal." Her husband was living a double life, and she was doing everything she could to hold it all together, especially as the wife of a pastor, where the pressure to appear "fine" is relentless. But beneath the polished surface, their marriage was unraveling. Betrayal, deceit, and hidden sin had eroded the foundation of their family, leaving Karen with a choice she never expected to face. To protect her marriage and uncover the truth, she would have to go undercover. This is a powerful story of painful discovery, and ultimately, redemption and marriage restoration, where honesty became the first step toward healing. Listener discretion advised: This episode contains references to pornography and sexual addiction.

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Healing from affairs or betrayal: https://www.affairrecovery.com/

Healing from sexual brokenness or betrayal: https://avenue.works/

The Healing Choice book: https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Choice-Move-Beyond-Betrayal/dp/1400074258

For men dealing with sexual addiction: https://www.faithfulandtrue.com/

Donna VanLiere: "Lord, Why Aren't Any of Your People Praying for Me?" | Unfolding Short Stories Jan 13, 2026

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During one of the hardest seasons of her life, Donna VanLiere was searching for prayer. A painful neurological condition made her suffering impossible to miss, yet prayer never came. Her honest cry to God became a turning point that led to healing and a calling. Today, Donna is a New York Times bestselling author and a passionate advocate for prayer in the life of the church.

Gale Kragt: Following God's Promptings: Obedience, Risk and watching God Do the Unimaginable: Page 266 Jan 09, 2026

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What happens when you learn to recognize God's voice and actually follow it? Gale Kragt is a pastor, hospital chaplain, and founder of Spiritual Care Consultants, whose life has been shaped by quiet promptings from God. From feeling like a misfit as a child to experiencing supernatural encounters, Gale learned early on to pay attention to the subtle whispers of God, and those promptings have led him into extraordinary places. As a hospital chaplain working in trauma centers, Gale has prayed with families at the edge of life and death and witnessed remarkable moments of healing. Over time, those same promptings led him to launch a ministry that now serves thousands of people, offering spiritual care at no cost. Gale Kragt is the Executive Director of Spiritual Care Consultants of West Michigan. He is also the host of the Healing Begins radio show and podcast, and the author of God Moments and Jesus in the Mountains.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galekragtbooks

Gale's books: www.galekragtbooks.com

Spiritual Care Consultants website: www.scchealingbegins.com

God Moments Book: https://a.co/d/jbgZclN

God Moments Study Guide: https://a.co/d/3TtMvNp

John Cooper of Skillet: "We Were the Last Band That Was Ever Supposed to Get Popular" | Unfolding Short Stories Jan 06, 2026

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John Cooper, frontman for the band Skillet, never set out chasing fame. What mattered most was his foundation in Jesus, established long before the tours, radio hits, or millions of listeners.

As John's career with Skillet began to really take off, his honesty and consistency caught the attention of another musician who was quietly watching. Years later, that same man would give his life to Christ.

Bob Goff: Catching Whimsy and the Adventure of Loving Like Jesus: Archive Page 225 Jan 02, 2026

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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 Times bestselling books and included his number in every one of them. Bob says his greatest ambition is to love people and inspire others to follow Jesus into a life of adventure, whimsy, and wonder. In this episode, Bob talks about starting a zoo, getting gored by a cow, shot with a pellet gun, and visiting the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. His new book is Catching Whimsy. It's an invitation to wake up each day expecting to live a more meaningful life, a more engaged faith, and a more intentional future.

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https://www.bobgoff.com/

https://lovedoes.org/

https://www.bobgoff.com/books/catching-whimsy/

https://www.instagram.com/bobgoff/

https://www.facebook.com/bobgoffis