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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.

Show Notes:

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

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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.

Show Notes:

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/

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.

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.

Show Notes-

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, 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.

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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.

Show Notes:

https://www.bobgoff.com/

https://lovedoes.org/

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/bobgoffis

"I left school angry on Friday. On Monday, people saw a light in me."

Walter Hill was filled with grief and resentment after losing his mother and watching his father disappear into addiction. He had no interest in faith and no patience for empty answers. But God used one faithful friend and one unexpected night to break through the bitterness. This is a story of how deep anger was transformed into lasting joy.

"Shame is a prison," Russ Taff says, and he lived in that prison for more than 40 years. To the world, Russ was a Gospel music legend: six GRAMMYs, 18 Dove Awards, and three Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductions. But behind the stage lights and accolades, he was hiding from pain, trapped in addiction, and silenced by the relentless voices of shame and self-hatred. In this deeply honest conversation, recorded around the dining table in his home in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, Russ shares the truth he kept secret for decades: while he sang songs about Jesus to millions, he was battling alcoholism in the dark. This is not just a story about addiction. It's a story about hope. About the supernatural healing that comes through love, and the power of God to break even the heaviest chains. Russ opens up about his abusive childhood, the pain that shaped him, and the redemption that's setting him free.

Show notes:

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

Website: https://russtaff.com/

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

"I Still Believe" Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpHdjcCfrSg

I Still Believe Book: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Believe-Wreckage-Recovery-Relentless/dp/1642931489

"The Imams are convinced that… an angel of God is with you."

Today's story comes from an interview Meridith did with Jamie Winship a couple of years ago, first shared in our 2023 Angels episode, Episode 183. In a remote desert camp, a simple detail about table settings leads to an extraordinary realization. God's presence was already there.

What if heaven is closer than we think? In this special episode of The Unfolding, we share true stories of angelic encounters, near-death experiences, and glimpses of heaven- moments that leave people searching for words to describe what they saw. You'll hear from Bruce Van Natta, who encountered angels while hovering between life and death after a devastating accident. You'll also hear from bestselling author, psychologist, and speaker Dr. Henry Cloud, who reflects on unforgettable moments that made him wonder whether angels were protecting him, and shares a profound encounter with Jesus at the edge of death. Finally, John Burke, pastor and author of Imagine Heaven, joins us with stories from his extensive research into near-death experiences, sharing remarkable accounts of people who encountered angels and consistent patterns that echo Scripture. This episode invites you into the awe, mystery, and hope of the season, reminding us that the angels who announced the birth of Jesus are still pointing us toward Him today.

Show Notes:

Bruce Van Natta: https://sweetbreadministries.com/

Bruce's book Saved By Angels: https://sweetbreadministries.com/books/

Dr. Henry Cloud: https://www.drcloud.com/

Dr. Cloud's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Believe-Psychologists-Thoughts-Suffering-ebook/dp/B0CK8C76LD

John Burke's website: https://imagineheaven.net/

Imagine Heaven Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven