The Unfolding

"The more I pushed, the more my body said no." 

Stephanie shares how God used cancer, chronic illness, cardiac arrest, and a season of forced rest to redirect her life. Today, she helps others slow down, live with intention, and care for the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit. 

Recently, she wrote Faith and Health Devotional Bible Study Workbook.

What do you do when your child walks away from everything you've raised them to believe? 

For Suzanne and Alan Happs, that question became deeply personal when their son told them, "I'm not exactly sure I believe any of that anymore." What followed was 13 and a half years of praying, waiting, questioning, and learning what it really means to trust God with someone you love. 

In this episode, Suzanne and Alan share: 

What it felt like to watch their son deconstruct his faith  


The mistakes they made, and what they wish they had done differently  


How they learned to love without controlling or pushing  


What sustained their faith through years of heartbreak and uncertainty  


The moment everything began to change, and the powerful way God brought their son back  


If you are praying for a prodigal child, a loved one who has walked away from faith, or someone who feels far from God, this story will meet you right where you are. 

Next week, don't miss Part 2—Jake Happs shares his side of the story. What led him away from faith? And what ultimately drew him back to Jesus? 

  

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Suzanne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.happs 

Praying for Your Prodigal book:  https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Your-Prodigal-Kyle-Idleman/dp/1434707717 

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"Put on your helmet." Susan had a picture in her mind for her 22nd birthday: a new horse, a sunset ride, and a beautiful moment she would never forget. But right before it began, a voice interrupted her plans with a warning that would save her life. 

BONUS: Hear Susan's daughter's short story on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

What if the way you see God, isn't actually true?  Jon Acuff grew up in church, but for years his relationship with God felt more like pressure than connection, and that shaped everything. In this episode of The Unfolding, Jon shares how his faith became personal in the middle of real life- marriage, responsibility, and the pressure to figure things out. As God began to reshape the way Jon saw Him, it changed the way he saw himself, his fear, and his calling.  Jon is a New York Times bestselling author known for books like Soundtracks and All It Takes Is a Goal. His newest book, Procrastination Proof, grows out of his own story- the years of knowing what he was called to do, but struggling to step into it. If you've ever felt stuck, unsure of your purpose, or like you're waiting until you feel ready, this conversation is for you. 

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Website: https://jonacuff.com/ 

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjonacuff 

  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonacuff 

  

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/authorjonacuff 

  

Procrastination Proof book: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-Proof-Never-Stuck-Again/dp/154090380X 

  

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Alicia Barr was sitting at a women's conference, half listening to Annie F. Downs, when something happened that felt far too personal to ignore. Alicia had been living in secrecy and pain, and in that moment, God interrupted her life with mercy. In this Unfolding Short Story, she shares how that moment became the beginning of truth, healing, and freedom. 
Alicia is the author of More Than a Secret.