Unfolding Short Stories: “Two burly men in the lumberyard just weeping over God’s perfect timing.” - Jake Weidmann
Jake Weidmann is an artist whose mastery of calligraphy, drawing, painting, and wood carving has drawn hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views from viral videos. His book, Old Soul, New Creation, calls us to slow down and see art as worship. Behind his breathtaking piece, The Old Rugged Cross, is a Good Friday moment he’ll never forget. leading to “two burly men in the lumberyard just weeping over God’s perfect timing.”
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Page 246: Rebekah Albaugh: Trusting God Through Deep Loss
Life doesn’t always turn out the way we planned. Rebekah Albaugh knows that all too well. After facing multiple heartbreaking losses, she could have walked away from her faith. But instead, she discovered something deeper: the steady, faithful presence of Jesus, even in the middle of unimaginable grief. In this episode of The Unfolding, Rebekah shares her story of loss, questions, surrender, and surprising joy. Her journey is hard, but ultimately full of hope. It’s a reminder that even when everything feels broken, God is still writing a good story. Rebekah is the co-host of the Honest to Goodness Podcast, where she and two close friends tackle real-life struggles with honesty and a strong dose of Gospel truth. Note: This episode includes sensitive content, including medical trauma and child loss. Please listen with care. Show Notes: Rebekah’s Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/honesttogoodnesspodcast/ Rebekah’s podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-honest-to-goodness-podcast/id1744950346 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekah.albaugh.photographer/ Website: https://rebekahalbaugh.com/
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Unfolding Short Stories: “I learned how to truly delight in Him…” Elle Cardel
“I learned how to truly delight in Him…” Those words weren’t born in a peaceful season. They came from the valley. When Elle Cardel’s daughter Selah was born with a life-threatening heart condition, everything changed. Over time, those experiences became a message Elle felt called to share. That message is now at the heart of her new book, She Delights.
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Page 185: Granger Smith: Country Music Star Finds Faith After Tragedy
Granger Smith had always found it easy to work hard on the things he was passionate about. Country music was at the top of that list. Last year after 24 years of touring as an award-winning, platinum-selling, singer and songwriter, Granger made the decision to leave the music business to pursue a future in ministry. That was something that a few years ago would have seemed impossible. But a tragic accident at his family’s home in 2019 had forced Granger onto a new path. He finally understood that no matter how hard he worked, he could not save himself. Granger is the host of the Granger Smith Podcast and the author of Life After River:Finding the Faith and Strength to Move Forward After Loss and Heartache. *Caution: This episode includes some graphic content, including the loss of a child and discussion of suicide.
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Unfolding Short Stories: "He was a life worth sacrificing for." Roland Warren CEO of CareNet
"He was a life worth sacrificing for." Before Roland Warren became CEO of Care Net, one of the largest networks of crisis pregnancy centers in North America, he was just a scared 20-year-old college student facing an unplanned pregnancy with his girlfriend. The pressure to choose abortion was intense. But they made a different choice. And that one decision changed everything. Roland’s story is a powerful reminder that when we follow God’s way, something good always comes from it. He has a new book you can check out, called “The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life”.
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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