Unfolding Short Stories: "...an orphan from the Rwandan genocide..." Kerry Hasenbalg's story of helping Nanja find her family in Rwanda
When Kerry Hasenbalg heard God say “Love this one as your own” it led her to Nanja, a girl orphaned in the Rwandan genocide, and set in motion a series of events that led to an unforgettable reunion. In this story, a scar became the key to recognizing a daughter thought to be lost. Since that time, Kerry has walked through her own seasons of loss and healing. Today, she helps others through writing, teaching, and soul care. Learn more in her new book The Way of Becoming: 12 Practices for a Thriving Soul
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Page 243: Megan Fate Marshman: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried
What does it really mean to trust God fully, even when your world falls apart? When pastor and speaker Megan Fate Marshman suddenly lost her husband, Randy, she found herself in the midst of unimaginable grief. As a young widow and single mom, Megan faced a choice: strive for control or surrender to a God who never leaves. In this episode of The Unfolding, Megan shares how heartbreak led her to a slower, more peaceful life rooted in trust, not fear. Her story is a reminder that even in the fire, we are not alone. Megan helps us understand how peace can be possible even in the hardest moments and why resting in God's love changes everything. Megan is a teaching pastor at Willow Community Creek Church and is the author of Relaxed: Walking with the One Who’s Not Worried About a Thing. Show Notes: Megan’s Website: https://www.meganfate.com/ Megan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganfate/ Megan’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meganfatemarshman Buy Megan’s book: https://faithgateway.com/products/relaxed-walking-with-the-one-who-is-not-worried-about-a-thing?variant=41787794882696
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Unfolding Short Stories: “What does it look like for a coral biologist to minister to creation?” Rachel Jordan
“What does it look like for a coral biologist to minister to creation?” For Rachel Jordan, that question became painfully real when the reefs she studied began to vanish. As she searched for answers in both science and Scripture, Rachel began to see a bigger redemption story and a calling to bring restoration to God’s underwater creation. If you’re interested in Rachel’s book, you can discover more here: If the Ocean Has a Soul A Marine Biologist's Pursuit of Truth through Deep Waters of Faith and Science
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Page 142: Courtney Smallbone: God Can Do the Impossible
Courtney Smallbone comes from a long line of Jesus-followers—but as a teenager, she wasn’t convinced. That changed after a powerful encounter that shifted her from skeptic to wholehearted believer. When she witnessed God move in a miraculous way, it marked her for life and reshaped her expectations of what God could do. That moment would become the foundation of her faith when she later faced a situation that looked impossible. Courtney is married to Luke, one half of the Grammy-winning duo For King & Country. She is the author of Technicolor Woman. Show Notes: Website: https://technicolorwoman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneysmallbone_/ Book: https://www.forkingandcountry.com/products/technicolor-woman-devotional
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Unfolding Short Stories: “Sometimes we miss Him in our every day.” — Suzanne Happs
“Sometimes we miss Him in our every day.” — Suzanne Happs We often look for God on the mountaintop or in the valley. But what about the middle? The everyday spaces of life where nothing feels especially dramatic or divine. In this short story, Suzanne Happs reflects on raspberries, unexpected timing, and the sacredness of the ordinary. She reminds us that even in quiet seasons, God is present and faithful. To hear more of Suzanne’s story, including how her family faced a medical crisis with no health insurance, listen on Apple to Page 53: Suzanne Happs from The Unfolding. Or listen on Spotify.
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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