Best Meridith Foster Podcasts (2025)

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Mike Signorelli: “That baseball has become an anchor for my faith” — Unfolding Short Stories 7:00

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“All these years later, that baseball has become an anchor for my faith.” As a boy growing up in poverty on the South Side of Chicago, Mike Signorelli found escape in baseball. When his mom prayed a bold prayer for a signed White Sox ball, God answered in a way that would anchor Mike’s faith for decades to come. Today, Mike leads V1 Church in New Y…

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Blaine Bartel: From Secret Addiction to Resurrection in Jesus: Page 252 52:59

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Content Warning: This episode deals with sexual addiction and mature themes; it may not be appropriate for younger listeners. Blaine Bartel was a rising star in Christian ministry, hosting the nationally televised Fire by Nite, writing best-selling books, and leading one of the largest weekly student gatherings in America. But behind the platform a…

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Dr. Jeff Myers: Hope for the Next Generation | Honoring Charlie Kirk’s Legacy — “Making a Difference Before You’re Supposed To” — Unfolding Short Stories: 87 15:49

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Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries has spent years helping young people face hard questions, discern truth, and find their identity in Christ. Charlie Kirk longed to be remembered for courage in his faith, and part of that courage was speaking to students directly. His voice has now been silenced, but the legacy of reaching the rising generation c…

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Walker Hayes: From ‘Fancy Like’ to Faith – His Story of Transformation: Page 251 59:29

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He was an alcoholic atheist and a country artist whose life was falling apart. Walker Hayes had written off faith and was running out of hope. Then came Craig—a friend whose relentless love, years of kindness, generosity, and one unforgettable gift made Walker start asking a question he’d avoided his whole life: What if Jesus really is who He says …

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Sheila and Jack Harper – “The Jesus Who Forgives the Sin of Abortion” | Unfolding Short Stories 10:01

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“We decided that we are two hot messes and we would just be better off if we made one big hot mess.” That is how Jack and Sheila described their marriage in the middle of brokenness, after Sheila carried the weight of abortion for seven years and Jack battled decades of alcoholism. But God stepped in. A Bible study introduced Sheila to “a Jesus who…

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Darin Kinder: Secret Service Agent Inside the World Trade Center on 9/11: Page 250 52:31

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Darin Kinder was a U.S. Secret Service agent working inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. After the first tower was hit, he and fellow agents helped people evacuate. When Tower 2 began to collapse, Darin thought, “I’m dead.” His next thought, one he believes came from the Holy Spirit, was a single word: “Run.” That split-second deci…

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Keith Weaver: “I loved crack more than I loved anything” | Unfolding Short Stories 10:58

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“I loved crack more than I loved anything.” After three decades of destruction, Jesus set Keith Weaver free in an instant. His testimony shows that the same God who restored his life can do the same for you.

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Page 192: Andrew Ripp: Addiction, Desperation, and the One Who Saves 40:14

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After Andrew Ripp’s family broke apart, he moved to California just to get away. His addiction to alcohol eventually led to the destruction of every important relationship in his life. He had grown up in religion, but never had a relationship with a god who could help. He was alone and desperate. But Andrew says even the broken and difficult things…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “I would choose failure every day” - Michael Seifert 11:36

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“If the only way to success is by compromising your convictions, would you still choose success?” For Michael Seifert, founder of PublicSquare, that was not a hypothetical question. It was a test. With his company’s future on the line, he was offered a massive investment on the condition that he silence his pro-life stance. His answer shaped not on…

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Page 186: Naomi Raine: Maverick City Artist on Hearing God’s Voice 55:48

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Naomi Raine has been singing about God since she was two and writing songs since she was seven. Her parents were worship leaders, so she literally grew up going to rehearsals and hearing powerful worship songs. Even before she was born, there was a word spoken over her parents that their children would bless the earth. That word, combined with a st…

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Unfolding Short Stories: "I’m a female with a low voice." - Dr. Kathy Koch 8:26

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"I’m a female with a low voice." For Dr. Kathy Koch, that’s meant navigating stereotypes and cultural confusion. But she’s come to see it as God’s perfect design, and now helps children do the same in Raising Gender-Confident Kids, her new book with Dr. Jeff Myers.

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Page 249: John Wilson: From Addiction to a Marriage Restored 52:19

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What do you do when your marriage feels impossible? When one person is chasing God and the other is chasing the party? John Wilson’s story is a powerful reminder that no marriage is beyond hope. From a childhood marked by abuse to a relationship built on partying, addiction, and conflict, John and his wife Beth once seemed worlds apart. Both were s…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “Two burly men in the lumberyard just weeping over God’s perfect timing.” - Jake Weidmann 11:42

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Jake Weidmann is an artist whose mastery of calligraphy, drawing, painting, and wood carving has drawn hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views from viral videos. His book, Old Soul, New Creation, calls us to slow down and see art as worship. Behind his breathtaking piece, The Old Rugged Cross, is a Good Friday moment he’ll never fo…

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Page 246: Rebekah Albaugh: Trusting God Through Deep Loss 52:11

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Life doesn’t always turn out the way we planned. Rebekah Albaugh knows that all too well. After facing multiple heartbreaking losses, she could have walked away from her faith. But instead, she discovered something deeper: the steady, faithful presence of Jesus, even in the middle of unimaginable grief. In this episode of The Unfolding, Rebekah sha…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “I learned how to truly delight in Him…” Elle Cardel 12:37

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“I learned how to truly delight in Him…” Those words weren’t born in a peaceful season. They came from the valley. When Elle Cardel’s daughter Selah was born with a life-threatening heart condition, everything changed. Over time, those experiences became a message Elle felt called to share. That message is now at the heart of her new book, She Deli…

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Page 185: Granger Smith: Country Music Star Finds Faith After Tragedy 47:50

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Granger Smith had always found it easy to work hard on the things he was passionate about. Country music was at the top of that list. Last year after 24 years of touring as an award-winning, platinum-selling, singer and songwriter, Granger made the decision to leave the music business to pursue a future in ministry. That was something that a few ye…

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Unfolding Short Stories: "He was a life worth sacrificing for." Roland Warren CEO of CareNet 11:12

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"He was a life worth sacrificing for." Before Roland Warren became CEO of Care Net, one of the largest networks of crisis pregnancy centers in North America, he was just a scared 20-year-old college student facing an unplanned pregnancy with his girlfriend. The pressure to choose abortion was intense. But they made a different choice. And that one …

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Page 247: Kari Hoffmann: Miracle at the Mall 59:37

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It was a story that made national headlines. In April of 2019, a five-year-old boy was thrown from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America by a stranger. Landen Hoffmann’s injuries were catastrophic, and his survival was uncertain. But his mother, Kari, responded with unshakable faith. Drawing on what she’d learned growing up in church, Kari i…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “My true value simply came from being a child of God.” Allie Marie Smith 13:46

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“My true value simply came from being a child of God.” That realization changed everything for Allie Marie Smith. As a high-achieving kid, she looked like she had it all together. But under the surface, sadness began at 12. A traumatic event at 17 deepened the spiral that eventually brought her to the edge. Through a supernatural encounter with Jes…

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Page 246: Cathy Vincent: Never Ending God Stories 50:29

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How do you keep moving forward when life feels like one battle after another? In this episode, Cathy Vincent shares her incredible journey of faith, resilience, and God’s steady presence through every season. From encountering Jesus as a young girl to a miraculous healing from epilepsy in her twenties, Cathy’s story is filled with both divine momen…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “This makes you way more real to us.” Amber Albee Swenson 10:06

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“This makes you way more real to us.” That’s what Amber Albee Swenson’s kids told her after she finally opened up about her past. She had spent years teaching the Bible and leading her family in faith, but still carried silent shame that was creating distance. One conversation changed everything. Vulnerability became the key to deeper trust, healin…

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Page 245: Dan Chung: Following God Into the Unknown, Rescuing North Korean Refugees 49:40

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What happens when ordinary people decide to follow God, without a roadmap or plan, into some of the most dangerous places on earth? In this episode of The Unfolding, Dan Chung shares his incredible journey from a Korean immigrant growing up in Chicago to co-founding Crossing Borders, an organization dedicated to rescuing and supporting North Korean…

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Unfolding Short Stories: “You don’t have to throw your brain in the dustbin to be a Christian.” Justin Brierley explains why he's still a Christian 15:41

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“You don’t have to throw your brain in the dustbin to be a Christian.” Raised in the UK with few Christians around him, Justin Brierly encountered God powerfully at age 15. But later, in the halls of Oxford, doubt crept in. What followed was a deep search for truth that led to a career of asking hard questions and finding better answers. His book W…

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Page 244: Jaime Jamgochian: Adversity, Surrender, and Finding Her Voice Again 37:15

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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 40…

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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 10:26

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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 a…