Hey, this is Meredith. I spent this last week on an epic adventure out west, and that included an

unexpected extended stay at the airport, thanks to winter storm fern. I know many of you can relate

quite the storm. So all that to say, I wasn't able to get this week's episode done and ready for you.

So we're going into the archives to share an incredible story this week. And then next week, we'll be back with a powerful new episode with Dr. Henry Cloud. You will not want to miss it. But for this week, we're sharing the story of Stephen McWhorter. He's a worship leader and songwriter whose music has helped tens of thousands of people

meet Jesus on places like TikTok and Instagram. His song, Come Jesus Come, became a viral sensation in the very

best way. But it's powerful because of Stephen's personal story, how his own faith was shattered by hypocrisy and pain, and yet God

was still near. If you've ever wondered whether God can be trusted with your deepest wounds,

this story is for you. Page 198 of the unfolding is the story of Stephen McWhorter.

I'd literally watch my dad get up preach about Jesus.

Then behind closed doors, I would watch him physically abuse my mom.

So at a very young age, I decided that if God's real, he's not good.

For me, my earthly father and my heavenly father became the villains in my story.

God's story has been unfolding. Since the beginning of time. He invites you to be a part of it.

Another page in the unfolding. Hi, this is Meredith Foster. Stephen McWhorter grew up watching his traveling evangelist dad live a double life.

He'd preach in public and then abused Stephen's mom at home. Eventually, Stephen wanted nothing to do with God or church.

His anger led to rebellion and then 11 years of addiction. But one night, in a miraculous encounter, Stephen experienced

the voice and presence and love of God, and he's never been the same. Today, Stephen is a

worship leader and songwriter who's seen nearly 40,000 people come to Jesus on TikTok,

Facebook, and Instagram live, and thousands more as he travels and shares the gospel.

I grew up with a dad who was a traveling evangelist, and we would literally go from church camp to church camp all over the United States.

That was my childhood. I was homeschooled, the whole nine

yards. But the man that I saw behind a pulpit and the one that I saw at home were two different

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