The Unfolding

After four years of infertility, Debbie Simmons was shocked and ecstatic to learn she was expecting four babies. But when complications came much too early, she lost all four of her sons. As Debbie walked through unimaginable grief, God gave her enough light for each next step. Exactly seven years later, five children entered her home through adoption, turning April 1 into a day of God's faithfulness and redemption.

How can knowing your God-given identity change the way you respond to fear, conflict, and uncertainty? 

As a young police officer in Washington, D.C., Jamie Winship quickly realized that his training alone couldn't prepare him for the situations he faced. He began learning how to hear God's voice and trust His direction, even when it led to unconventional and seemingly impossible solutions. That journey eventually took Jamie from confronting gang violence in Washington to serving in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world, including the Middle East. 

In this remarkable conversation from The Unfolding archives, Jamie shares gripping stories about following God into dangerous places, becoming a peacemaker, overcoming fear, and discovering the freedom that comes from knowing your true identity in Christ. 

Jamie Winship is the author of Living Fearless and The War of Worldviews, and co-founder of Identity Exchange with his wife, Donna. Learn more at IdentityExchange.com. 

Show Notes:  

Website: https://www.identityexchange.com/ 

Antioch Church Camp session 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-winship-discovering-your-unique-identity-unlocking/id1845880674?i=1000741926271 

Antioch Church Camp session 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-winship-challenges-triumphs-and-profound/id1845880674?i=1000741926337 

Antioch Church Camp session 3:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-winship-the-transformative-power-of/id1845880674?i=1000741926767 

Antioch Church Camp session 4: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jamie-winship-actively-engaging-with-god-prayer-trust/id1845880674?i=1000741926768 

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Doctors kept giving Sierra Emison more reasons to worry about her unborn daughter, but she kept feeling like God was telling her to trust Him. Through prayer, people around her, and even the words "miracle child," Sierra felt encouraged again and again. Today, McKenna is 21 months old, growing, thriving, and still surprising doctors.

Justin and Trisha Davis appeared to be living the dream- a beautiful family, successful ministry, and a future filled with promise. After planting their first church, Justin had an affair with a staff member who was also Trisha's best friend. Their marriage, family and careers were simultaneously blown apart, and they were forced to come to terms with their brokenness.  It seemed their story would be one of failure and loss, but Justin and Trisha found grace, healing and redemption for even the most shattered parts of their lives.  Justin and Trisha are the founders of RefineUs.org and the authors of One Choice Away from Change: Break the Cycles That Hurt Your Relationships and Hold You Back. 

Show Notes:  

Website: https://www.refineus.org/ 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-books-Amazon/zgbs/books/7259415011/ref=zg_bs_pg_2_books?_encoding=UTF8&pg=2

Jessica Ronne was caring for her son Lucas, who has profound disabilities, while trying to meet a book deadline and lead a nonprofit. She felt frustrated that caregiving kept interrupting what she believed was her important work. Then God showed her that caring for Lucas was holy work. Years later, that quiet faithfulness grew into a home where Lucas and three other adults with disabilities can thrive. 

Learn more about Jessica Ronne and find encouragement and resources for caregivers at jessronne.com