Renee Stains recounts a harrowing moment while teaching her young son Andrew to ski. After a mishap on a ski lift, Andrew was left dangling dangerously high above the ground, with no immediate help in sight. In a desperate and chaotic situation, two snowboarders appeared seemingly out of nowhere, skillfully unbuckled Andrewâs harness, and safely brought him down. When Renee turned to thank them, they had vanished without a trace.
The Christmas story is filled with angelic encounters. But are angels still active today? Psalm 91:11 says, âFor He will command His angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.â For many, that verse has come to life. People from all walks of life share their stories of seemingly supernatural encounters on earth in this special Christmas episode of The Unfolding. ITâs one of our most-downloaded episodes of the year! Thanks to Tim Hoerr, Tina Zimmerman, David Egli, Debra Wiese, and Bryan Crum for sharing these life-changing stories!Â
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Links to previous Angel Story episodes: Â
https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/the-unfolding/page-31-angels/Â
https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/the-unfolding/page-183-2023-angel-stories/Â
"The dream had no expiration date.âÂ
In this episode, Jim shares how a dream led him to plant churches outside the walls of a mega-churchâand how a trip to the worldâs largest basilica in CĂ´te dâIvoire confirmed that God was just getting started. âI was comfortable, like Bilbo in The HobbitâŚbut God had other plans.â Hear how one vivid dream fueled over a decade of ministry and ultimately redirected Jim to West Africa.âÂ
Michael Ritchason grew up feeling like he was on the losing end of the comparison game. Insecurity drove him to chase affirmation and attention. It worked for a time, but then his girlfriend left, his cool car crashed, and the rest of his world seemed to be falling apart. Soon Michael was falling apart, too. Discouragement led to disconnection, and that led to depression. One night, he began to believe the lie that he was utterly alone. Then God, the One called Immanuel â God with us, did something supernatural. It was a reminder that Michael wasnât alone, and God had plans and a purpose for him. Michael is the lead pastor at Riverside Community Church, a multi-cultural, multi-generational, and multi-socioeconomic church in the heart of Peoria, Illinois. Â
Follow Michael on YouTube and Instagram.
To hear In Fulfillment, our Biblical Audio Drama, and go deeper into the Christmas story, go to https://www.wowgod.com/podcasts/in-fulfillment/Â
 ÂWhat began as a simple prayer meeting led to deep healing and reconciliation. As Mark wrestled with years of hurt, Godâs voice broke through, impressing these urgent words on his heart: âCall your father and hurry.â That phone call, made just three hours before his fatherâs passing, became a moment of profound restoration. This story is a reminder of Godâs relentless pursuit and perfect timing to heal whatâs broken.Â
Also, Mark wrote a book called Just One Word: A Collection of Advent Devotionals, if you're looking for new ways to connect with Jesus this Christmas.
Barry and Gina Copeland have learned when it comes to addiction, desperation is a good thing. Thatâs when you finally realize Jesus is your only hope. Barry and Gina have followed Jesus and worked in ministry for years, and yet their son struggled with addiction for more than a decade. They tried everything they knew to âfixâ the problem. In the process, they lost their joy, their dreams, and lived in chaos.  Then God used powerful experiences to teach them their sonâs addiction was not their fault, and they couldnât fix him. They changed how they prayed and demonstrated Godâs love to their son. Today Barry and Gina help those who have loved ones trapped in addiction through the ministry of Finding Hope, a part of Hope Is Alive, an organization that exists to radically change the lives of drug addicts, alcoholics and those who love them.Â
ÂAfter years of questioning if adoption was right for her family, Megan Nilsen felt a clear leading from God to pray, fast, and search His Word. Her 'yes' to adoption opened the door to both immense challenges and undeniable moments of Godâs presence, teaching her about love, grace, and identity in Christ.Â
Megan is also the author of the Advent devotional Untangled Advent: Finding Hope in a Weary World, designed to help readers reconnect with Godâs peace during the holiday season. Learn more at meganbnilsen.com/untangled-advent.Â
Terry Wildman didnât grow up immersed in the history and culture of his First Nations ancestors. But after he met Jesus, his heart for Indigenous Americans grew. As he learned more about the painful history of Native North Americans and the Church, he struggled with questions. But through that struggle he felt a call to translate the Bible following the tradition of Native storytellers. The First Nations Version of the New Testament has sold more than 80,000 copies, bringing hope and healing to many.  Â
Âhttps://www.amazon.com/Birth-Chosen-One-Terry-Wildman/dp/0984770623Â
"In everything, give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." These words from 1 Thessalonians 5:18 came to mind for Rhonda at her breaking point as her son battled severe epilepsy. Through heartbreak and surrender, she discovered how God brought purpose and beauty even in the hardest moments.
For years, Dallas Jenkins had a weekly notification on his phone, âPray for Pageant.â Dallas is the creator and director of The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus. Twenty years ago, Dallas read a beloved childrenâs novel called, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, and fell in love with it. He just knew he was meant to make that book into a movie. It wasnât just a hope or a dream.  To Dallas, it felt like a calling. But over and over, for years, Dallas was told âno.â There simply seemed to be no way. This is a story about praying, waiting, and following God's direction, even when there seems to be no hope.Â
Mey Deras' story is about overcomingâsurviving childhood abuse, losing her mother, navigating her daughterâs life-threatening health crisis, and enduring immigration struggles. Through it all, sheâs seen Godâs faithfulness in remarkable ways. Now a biblical counselor, Mey helps others find hope and healing.
She also invites listeners to her free virtual event (Nov. 22-24), Comforted by His Love, where women can learn practical tools to experience Godâs comfort and strength. You can register for Meyâs event here.
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