Story Night Podcast

In this season finale episode, Jessica shares about the next season of Story Night and also looks back with gratitude on the years of hosting Story Night through CalvaryMac. Stay tuned with Story Night! Website New Story Night Podcast Facebook Instagram We hope you'll like, follow, subscribe, and rate us as we continue on this journey of bringing real stories of real hope to real women. You can su...

State Representative Lucetta Elmer has invited Jessica Campbell to take Story Night to more communities in Oregon.  In this conversation, the ladies talk about the vision for 2025 and an upcoming new podcast. To submit Story Night feedback, visit  https://forms.gle/h3zCEJWN761g7Dm9A Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podc...

In the season finale of Story Night, Heather McKenna shares her story at a live event at CalvaryMac in October 2024. Despite a life journey filled with pain and grief, Heather is full of laughter. In her seasons of waiting, it would have been easy for Heather to walk away. But she said 'yes' to the journey God had for her and has experienced the glorious favor of being His daughter. To watch the v...

In this special episode, we share a clip from Kit Nelson's Legacy Series Recording.  Kit is in her 90s and recorded a couple hours of her life stories for the use of her family.  During the recording, she read a couple speeches she had written many years prior about God's work in her life. If you are interested in having a story recorded and preserved for the private use of your family, please ema...

Nancy is a happily married mother of six and grandmother of four who lives in Santa Barbara.  Her journey of motherhood is full of joy, grief, and unexpected turns.  Now as a 60-year-old with two adopted children at home, Nancy reminds us that there is no such thing as retirement in the Bible. As mentioned during the episode, you can learn more about Safe Families on their website:  https://safe-f...

We first met Ashley four years ago when she shared her adoption story.  Since then, Ashley has become a mother.  In this sequel episode, Ashley shares about the birthing stories that taught her a new level of trust in Jesus.  Looking at her miracles now, her heart is full of gratitude. 2025 Update: Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with...

In her mid fifties, Karen suddenly found herself a widow.  But rather than stay stuck in her grief, she became a widow coach and eventually spearheaded the Thrive ministry at CalvaryMac.  Her journey included a new love, a cross-country move, and new life with Jesus. To connect with Thrive, visit www.calvarymac.com/women To connect with Grief Share, visit https://www.griefshare.org   2025 Update:...

Charity Becker leads the ARMS Her Journey healing group for victims and survivors of abuse.  Even though she never experienced abuse personally, Charity has a huge heart for this ministry. She shares her story of overcoming depression, finding her husband, having children, and serving God's church. For more about ARMS, visit  https://abuserecovery.org 2025 Update: Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to...

Sheri shares her story of being the quiet wallflower who struggled to find where she fit in. She eventually learned that God DID have a role for her to play - it just wasn't a predictable one. He filled her heart with a passion for history and sharing forgotten stories and in the process she learned that God had not forgotten HER. 2025 Update: Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to learn about the late...

After the death of her husband, it would have been easy for Joan to ease into the quiet sunset years of her life.  Yet God had a plan to take her on a journey she never could have imagined.  Joan tried to say "No" to God, but He called her across the borders to a life of surrender and trust. To watch the video version of this event from July 11th, 2024, visit  https://youtu.be/dQnY3Z2_eJ8 To regis...

Alyssa had an idyllic childhood, until scary thoughts and compulsions took over her mind in 8th grade.  She eventually found a balance of therapy and medication to manage her OCD, but had no idea her anxiety would be tested during her engagement, newlywed days, and pregnancy.  Yet God was faithful through each challenge as Alyssa understood Him more and more.   2025 Update: Visit  www.storynightho...

How can a woman who was so severely abused as a child find herself full of joy and able to help others? Freda shares a brief overview of her story, from the trauma she endured to the hope she found in Christ, and then discusses the literary resources she has available for others who are searching for healing. To learn more and find all of Freda's resources, visit  https://www.fredaemmons.com 2025...

Cindy is an involved mom, grandma, and ministry leader who has truly learned to find joy in the midst of suffering and grief. Widowed far too young, she could have stayed in the emptiness... but God led her into a life of fulfillment and purpose. To watch the video version of this live Story Night event from March 14, 2024, visit  https://youtu.be/4UQvYseh06o Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to lear...

TRIGGER WARNING Michelle shares a powerful story of unsilencing voices, starting with her own.  A survivor of abuse, Michelle took her story and used it to empower others.  God took her on a journey of "Now What?" and taught her that as long as she continued to drive along life's journey, He could steer the car.  Michelle is now the founder of Unsilenced Voices and is making a difference around th...

Jessica shares a 2 minute update about her maternity leave and the podcast episodes. Visit  www.storynighthope.com  to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Jana is an energetic mom and entrepreneur with a passion for sharing her story.  After falling into a life of drugs, Jana met a couple of life-changing people.  Within a six-month period, she was saved, sober, married, and pregnant.  But happily-ever-after came to a jolting halt when she found herself widowed in her late twenties.  Despite a downward spiral, God never let her go.  Now Jana shares...

In our first ever Story Night Sequel, Melissa shares what's happened in her life since she first shared her story in episode 4.  A widow of several years, Melissa believed the promise that God had something more for her life, but had to pray her way through the counterfeits during the waiting period.  Then the answer to her prayer literally showed up in the prayer room... and it was certainly wort...

In this recording from the live Story Night event on October 12th, 2023, Rhea shares her story of finding joy after years of darkness. Rhea experienced abuse and trauma from domestic violence, stalking, a teen pregnancy, and an abortion, but is now striving passionately after God.  To watch the video version of the event, click  here For all that Rhea has to offer, visit:  https://www.risewithrhea...

Megan shares the story of her passion project: It's Your Story To Tell.  As a girl, she partnered with the lies of codependency and insecurity that said she was unworthy of the love and life of which she dreamed.  But God taught her how to take her thoughts captive, leading her through an inner transformation which strengthened her for more trials to come.  Megan is now a personal growth and devel...

Rebecca shared her story at a Story Night event on August 3, 2023.  As a victim of both violence and cancer, Rebecca lost her identity and fell into fear and despair.  But God had "full-circle" blessings of hope and healing for His beloved daughter. This is one of the hardest stories, but has the most amazing ending! For more information from the organizations mentioned at the end of the episode,...

Abbie shares her story of a trauma in her teen years that changed the trajectory of her life.  Years later, as a single young mom, Abbie found herself advocating for her daughter in court.  It was at the moment of the judge's ruling when she finally felt that her story was heard.  But God had heard her story all along and answered every time she cried out, "Jesus show me that You're here." For res...

Mandy shares her story of a life that began in complete darkness.  Yet after years of abuse, health issues, trauma, and even the thought of suicide, Mandy's life finally took a turn.  Now a wife and mom, Mandy can genuinely say that God is GOOD. For resources and support from the organziations mentioned in the podcast, visit:  https://abuserecovery.org https://www.sarahs-laughter.com Visit  www.st...

Jenn returns to share the rest of her story.  She walked down the aisle and felt her old life fading in the distance as she embarked on a second marriage. Though there would be more trauma to come, there would also be the "ing"s from God: healING, learnING, hopING.  Jenn now serves as a life coach, betrayal recovery coach, and body image coach. Links mentioned in the episode: Darkness to Light: ht...

Jenn walks us through the first few decades of her life in Part 1 of her story. After living through years of gaslighting and then the trauma of a sexual assault, Jenn literally married the boy next door and thought her happily-ever-after had finally arrived.  But what happens when fairytales of marriage and motherhood turn into nightmares of abuse and scandal?  Jenn's whole world would change, bu...

Marina shared her story at our live event in April 2023.  A native Brazilian, Marina grew up with a love for other cultures.  She believed she would be a wife and mother and travel the world as a missionary... and gave God many ideas of how to bring these plans to fruition.  Little did she know how and when God would fulfill His plans for her. You can watch the video version  here Visit  www.story...