Unfolding Short Stories: "It will be a good death." Dr. Pamela Pyle Shares End-of-Life experiences
Release Date: 04/01/2025
Page 244: Jaime Jamgochian: Adversity, Surrender, and Finding Her Voice Again
The Unfolding
Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Jaime Jamgochian knows what it means to wait, and to keep holding on when the future feels uncertain. After rising to the top of Christian radio with “Hear My Worship,” Jaime’s journey took unexpected turns: chronic illness, career setbacks, and a season of deep doubt. At one point, she found herself in her 40s, back in her childhood home, too sick to get out of bed, crying out to God: “Why is this happening?” But even in the darkest moments, she sensed God’s presence drawing near. In this episode of The Unfolding, Jaime...
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Unfolding Short Stories: "...an orphan from the Rwandan genocide..." Kerry Hasenbalg's story of helping Nanja find her family in Rwanda
The Unfolding
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
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Page 243: Megan Fate Marshman: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried
The Unfolding
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...
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Unfolding Short Stories: “What does it look like for a coral biologist to minister to creation?” Rachel Jordan
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“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:
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Page 142: Courtney Smallbone: God Can Do the Impossible
The Unfolding
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...
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Unfolding Short Stories: “Sometimes we miss Him in our every day.” — Suzanne Happs
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“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 . Or listen on...
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Page 172: Consumed By Fire: Caleb, Jordan and Josh Ward
The Unfolding
Caleb, Jordan, and Josh Ward, the brothers who make up Consumed By Fire, first played music together in 2006. They hit the road with a heart to serve and tell people about the hope of Jesus through music. For years they played and traveled, mostly for small crowds and small pay. They were living and working by faith- A way of life they had watched their parents model in a powerful way. But it’s tough to live a life of ministry on the road. They were burning out. Despite a clear call from God, after 13 years of hard work, they decided to quit. That’s...
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Unfolding Short Stories: “Call the Sabbath a delight.” Travis West
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knows what it feels like to run on empty. Early in his marriage he was working multiple jobs and caring for his wife Mariah through a long illness. A study trip to Jerusalem changed everything. When the city slowed to a standstill on Friday nights, Travis experienced Sabbath rest for the first time. In this episode he explains how that weekly pause brought new life to his family and why he believes Sabbath is a practical gift for anyone today. Book: Sabbath resource:
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Page 166: Kevin Burgess “KB”: Finding Hope in Jesus Through Christian Hip Hop
The Unfolding
Growing up on the south side of St. Petersburg, Florida, Kevin Burgess faced depression and a deep sense of hopelessness. After his parents’ divorce, he was uprooted from a safe environment and placed in a neighborhood where drugs and violence dominated daily life. Forgotten by society, he doubted he would live to see 30—until one day, someone handed him a Christian hip hop CD that changed everything. Today, Kevin Burgess—better known as KB—is a Christian hip hop artist, music executive, author of Dangerous Jesus, and a passionate voice for those searching for hope. In this episode,...
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Unfolding Short Stories: “What would those characters do?” Christian Children's Fantasy Author Bryan Davis
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“Your story saved my life…” begins letter after letter from readers who found courage in Bryan’s dark-to-light plotlines. One teen even pausing on the brink of self-harm to ask, “What would those characters do?” Bryan’s brand-new release, launches today, but today we step into the unfolding pages of his own journey: quitting a safe tech career, trusting God for a miracle fifty dollars, and watching fiction ignite faith in kids and families worldwide. **Content note: Because Bryan recounts a story involving self-harm, this episode is recommended for adult...
info_outlineHear Dr. Pamela Pyle's full story on the latest episode of Wow God Stories.
“It will be a good death.” These words were shared by a patient. This episode explores what Dr. Pamela Pyle calls the “ending journey.” As a hospital physician and the author of Anticipating Heaven, she’s witnessed a peace in dying that defies understanding. It began with a conversation by a patient’s bedside. It led to the writing of a book. But more than anything, it led her to see death not as a cold ending, but as a sacred passage.