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Cory Nickols: From Brokenness to Purpose: Finding Identity in God: Page 256 

What do you do when life takes everything, your home, your job, even your hope? Cory Nickols knows those struggles intimately. Raised in a Christian home, he thought he understood who he was, but trauma, loss, and doubt left him questioning everything, including his value. One heartfelt prayer, “God, I want to know You,” set him on a journey through what he calls The Breaking, The Crushing, and The Stripping. These seasons challenged everything he knew about God and himself, ultimately revealing his true identity: loved, chosen, and a child of God. Today, Cory helps rescue children trapped in human trafficking, showing how God can transform brokenness into purpose. Content caution: This episode includes references to suicidal ideation, childhood sexual abuse, and human trafficking. Show Notes: Website: https://corynickols.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corynickolsministries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/corynickols/ Destiny Rescue: https://www.destinyrescue.org/ Cory’s book: https://www.amazon.com/More-God-Not-Done-You/dp/B0F4Z3QHHH

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Sarah Philpott: “My little boy was in our goldfish pond” | Unfolding Short Stories

“My little boy, who was one, was in our goldfish pond.” A fall afternoon on the farm turned from laughter to panic. When Sarah Philpott’s one-year-old slipped toward danger, her four-year-old daughter heard a whisper from God that changed everything. This short story is about paying attention, seeing God’s mercy, and staying present in the life He has given. Sarah's latest children's book: Wake Up, Little Seed Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.

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Amber Smith: Beauty from the Ashes of Grief: Page 255 

When country artist Granger Smith and his wife, Amber Smith, lost their three-year-old son, River, their world shattered. In her darkest moments, Amber found herself on the bathroom floor, crying out to God, desperate for hope. That heartbreak became the beginning of redemption. Now the author of “The Girl on the Bathroom Floor” and host of the Arise with Amber podcast, Amber shares how God met her in unimaginable pain, how He brought beauty from ashes, and how she learned to live with both grief and joy. This episode of The Unfolding is a story of faith, healing, and the hope that only God can bring when life falls apart. Show Notes: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberemilysmith/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSmithsTV Amber’s Website: https://arisewithamber.com/ Amber’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-Bathroom-Floor-Together-Everything/dp/1400347890 Granger’s episode on The Unfolding: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/page-185-granger-smith-country-music-star-finds-faith/id1460841077?i=1000720200985 Water Safety resources: https://www.infantswim.com/ https://ndpa.org/ Faith Podcasts are made possible by your support. You can click here to give.