Hey, this is Meredith. Today, we're revisiting an inspiring story from the unfolding archives.

This episode takes us back to before Andrew Rip became a Grammy-nominated songwriter with hits

like, For the Love of God, Jericho. His life was crumbling, addiction, broken relationships,

despair, and then one desperate prayer set him on a path that would

change everything. Here how God took Andrew from rock bottom to writing songs that inspire millions.

Page 192 of the unfolding is the story of Andrew Rip.

I was alone. My family had broken up. My friends were no longer interested in being my friend.

My girlfriend, who was amazing left. I just remember calling out to God, if you're real, I'm in.

When I went down on my knees, I was hopeless. And when I got up, I had a reason to go for it again.

God's story has been unfolding.

Since the beginning of time.

He invites you to be a part of it.

Wow.

Another page in the unfolding.

Hi, this is Meredith Foster.

Andrew Rip was in a bad place.

After his family broke apart, he'd moved a cross-country just to get away.

His addiction to alcohol eventually led to the destruction of every important relationship in his life.

He'd 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 hard

things in life can be a blessing if they steer you toward the God who loves you. Today, Andrew is a

Grammy-nominated songwriter known for songs like Jericho and

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