The Unfolding

Meridith Foster
The Unfolding
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    Tom Pelphrey: The Voice You Listen To: Identity, Truth, and Playing Jesus in The Christ: Page 275

    27/03/2026 | 30 mins.
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    Emmy-nominated actor Tom Pelphrey (HBO's Task, Netflix's Ozark) joins The Unfolding to talk about stepping into one of the most profound roles imaginable. Tom portrays Jesus in The Christ, a new four-part audio drama from Faith Podcasts that brings the story of Jesus to life through immersive sound and a powerful, star-studded cast. In this conversation, Tom shares what it was like to take on a role that is both deeply personal and universally known; from the challenge of portraying "fully God and fully man," to the surprising way certain scenes, like the temptation in the wilderness, began to echo his own inner dialogue. This episode explores identity, faith, and the voice we choose to listen to, and how an ancient story still speaks into modern life. 

    Show Notes:  

    Listen to The CHRIST:  https://thechristpodcast.com/ 

    Tom Pelphrey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommypelphrey/ 

    The Christ trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcMlmFZnlKw 

    The Christ website: thechristpodcast.com 

    The Christ socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube
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    Haylee Graham: "With God, no season is wasted, no time is wasted" - Unfolding Short Stories

    24/03/2026 | 11 mins.
    "With God, no season is wasted, no time is wasted." 

    Haylee Graham shares how God used one short film, one Bible verse, and one unexpected season to bring reconciliation with her father before his sudden death. What became his final film also became a turning point in their relationship. In this Unfolding Short Story, Haylee reflects on grief, God's timing, and the quiet ways He prepares us for what's ahead. 
    Here's a link to the short film Haylee talks about: "Planted"
    Here's a link to Haylee's latest book: Take the Horse and Run
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    Mary DeMuth: Finding Healing in the Darkest Places: God, Redemption, and Restorying Your Life: Page 274

    20/03/2026 | 39 mins.
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    Content warning: This episode contains discussion of child sexual abuse and neglect. Listener discretion is advised. 

    Mary DeMuth, author of more than 50 books including Restory Your Life, shares her journey from a childhood of abuse and neglect to a life marked by God's healing, hope, and purpose. 

    Hear how a single prayer as a teenager- "God, would you be the Father who will never leave me?"- set Mary on a path of faith, healing, and ultimately helping others walk through their own pain. She talks candidly about the long, often difficult process of healing, and offers insight into how sharing your story can bring light, encouragement, and restoration. 

    This episode is a powerful reminder that God can redeem the most painful chapters of our lives, and that your story, no matter how broken, can become a source of hope for others. 

    Show Notes: 

    Website:   https://www.marydemuth.com/ 

    Restory Your Life book:   https://www.marydemuth.com/books/restory-your-life/ 

    Pray Every Day podcast:  https://www.marydemuth.com/prayeveryday-2/ 

    Thin Places book:  https://www.marydemuth.com/books/thin-places-2/ 

    Into the Light Bible study:   https://www.marydemuth.com/books/into-the-light-bible-study-book/ 

    The Wall Around Your Heart book:  https://www.marydemuth.com/books/wall-around-heart/
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    Karisa Rogers: "Lord, please remove this desire to drink." | Unfolding Short Stories

    17/03/2026 | 9 mins.
    "Lord, please remove this desire to drink." 

    Karisa Rogers believed in God. She even liked telling people about Jesus. But alcohol still had a grip on her life. 

    What began as a way to fit in eventually became a way to cope with heartbreak and family pain. After years of struggle, Karisa reached the end of herself and prayed a simple prayer: "Lord, please remove this desire to drink." In this Unfolding Short Story, Karisa shares how God met her in that moment and how her life has been transformed ever since.
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    Dennis and Dawn Ritter Part 2: When Faith Faces Loss: A Family Finds Hope After Saying Goodbye: Page 273

    13/03/2026 | 1h
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    Dennis Ritter spent decades battling heart disease, living with the knowledge that his time might be shorter than most.  But suffering didn't make him bitter. It deepened his faith. When Dennis' health declined, his family gathered to say goodbye. In this deeply moving episode of The Unfolding, Dawn Ritter and her children, Ben and Karen, share the story of Dennis' final days, the legacy of faith he left behind, and the hope that carries them through heartbreaking loss. They talk honestly about grief, unanswered prayers for healing, and why their faith in God remained steady even when the miracle they asked for didn't come.  Because sometimes God doesn't remove the suffering. Sometimes He meets us in it.  

    Show Notes:  

    Books: 

    Every Moment Holy Vol. 2 Death, Grief, and Hope  https://www.amazon.com/Every-Moment-Holy-II-Hardcover/dp/1951872053 

      

    Grieving with Hope  https://www.amazon.com/Grieving-Hope-Walking-Jesus-Heartbreak/dp/164507448X 

      

    A Grace Disguised  https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Disguised-Revised-Expanded-through/dp/0310363594 

      

    When Mountains Crumble  https://www.amazon.com/When-Mountains-Crumble-Rebuilding-Someone/dp/0802425569 

      

    Walking with God through Pain and Suffering   https://www.amazon.com/Walking-God-through-Pain-Suffering/dp/1594634408 

      

    Podcasts: 

    The Widowed Mom Podcast by Krista St. Germain - https://www.coachingwithkrista.com/podcast/ 

      

    The Widow Coach Podcast by Karen Sutton.  https://www.karensutton.co.uk/podcasts/the-widow-podcast 

      

    A Widow's Heart Podcast with Pam Lundell 

    https://www.myfaithpodcasts.com/podcasts/a-widows-heart/ 

      

    Website:  

    Never Alone Widows - a nationwide ministry to widows.  https://www.neveralonewidows.com/

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About The Unfolding

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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