Podcasts apps on IOS 7.1 plays by itself

I'm having the problem where the podcasting apps on my iPhone 5 will resume playing by itself when the phone is locked.  I'll pick up my phone and in the lock screen it will show the podcast playing from when I stopped it hours before hand.  It mostly happened with Apple's podcast app but now has started with Instacast. I have a feeling its because you can slide up on the lock screen to access the controls but it's getting aggravating because I'm losing my place on a podcasts due to what seems like a design flaw. 
Is anyone else having this issue?
Thanks,
~ Chris

Apps are "hidden" only if they're restricted, and only a few of the apps included with the iOS can be. Third party apps can be restricted by ratings:
Settings > General > Restrictions >
If not restricted, search for it using the Spotlight search box  - it may have been moved to another home screen page or inside a folder.
Also: Settings > General > Reset > Reset Home Screen Layout

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