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 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 

“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  

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 

“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.   

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 when God gave them a song called “First Things First,” that changed everything.  Show Notes:   Website:   https://consumedbyfire.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consumedbyfire/?hl=en 

Travis West 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: The Sabbath Way: Making Room in Your Life for Rest, Connection, and Delight  Sabbath resource: https://www.travis-west.com/practices 

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, KB shares his powerful story of transformation and his mission to lead the lost and hurting to Jesus.  Show Notes:   Website: https://whoiskb.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kb_hga/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Jesus-Thing-Risky-Getting/dp/1496459482 

“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, The Sacred Scales 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 listeners first.  Discover more about Bryan’s new book, The Sacred Scales. 

Dove Award-winning artist Ryan Stevenson is known for songs like Eye of the Storm and No Matter What—but behind the music is a story of identity, struggle, and relentless faith. For much of his early life, Ryan felt overlooked and forgotten. Poverty, bullying, and disappointment told him he wasn’t enough. But through it all, there was a still, small voice—the voice of God—whispering that he was loved, chosen, and made for more. In this episode of The Unfolding, Ryan talks about the years he spent waiting, doubting, and wrestling with God—even while working as a paramedic. It’s a deeply honest conversation about trusting God when your reality says otherwise, and daring to believe that the dreams He planted in your heart are there for a reason.    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryansmusic  Ryan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Storm-Experiencing-When-Cant/dp/0736979778 

“Listen a bit.”  A simple line spoken to a young Trevor Hudson during a leadership exercise became the compass for his life’s work. In this Unfolding Short Story, the South-African pastor and author of In Search of God’s Will: Discerning a Life of Faithfulness and Purpose shows how a modest talent, handed back to God, can grow into decades of counseling, retreats, and Spirit-led guidance. Trevor invites us to slow down and discover what God can do with the small gifts in our own hands.