A Story Worth Living

Kri’Shon Polk is THAT teacher. She is the teacher that truly cares and it shows. I had such a candid conversation with her and was truly inspired as I listened to her teaching journey. Catch this episode! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

I had such a great conversation with Dr. LaTonya Dixon in this episode and I want you to hear what we talked about. She is an educator to the heart and it shows! Her students are truly blessed to have her. Her stories, experiences, and poignant insights as a college professor in Family and Consumer Sciences are simply inspiring! Take a listen.... Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpictu...

What really matters when it comes to teaching is not solely academic successes, rather, the foundational connections that we are able to make with students that facilitate academic success. In this episode featuring EPIC EDUCATORS, Rachelle Heard-Hixon reminds us about how important it is to connect with students. She is truly a local hero! Check out her teacher story worth living! Connect with us...

Sometimes, you can end up in a career that you never intended to be part of. And when you get there, you recognize that it’s where you always wanted to be. That’s the experience of this episode’s featured guest, Terence Stone, who discovered that he was definitely called to teach. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.j...

We are privileged to feature Nicole Smith in this episode in our EPIC EDUCATORS series. She reminds us of how important it is to champion the cause of establishing good relationships with students. That’s where solid learning is sure to happen! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

Dr. Martin Hodnett joins us for this EPIC EDUCATORS episode. He is a local hero who teaches at the college level. He shares a glimpse into his experiences in the classroom and reminds us that teaching is a work of heart. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

We are used to superheroes who risk it all to save a city or the world. They are revered and respected for their amazing feats. Well, so is Akilah Parker, a high school english/language arts teacher, who is a local hero who doesn’t wear a cape. Catch her teaching story worth living in this episode of our EPIC EDUCATORS series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: ...

Season three features the first installment in our brand new series honoring educators!!! I’m introducing our “Epic Educators” series on this episode....dial in with us to hear from some of the most amazing people I know! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

Sometimes, we work really hard at doing it our own way.....going about this relationship life the way we’ve always done it. Then there are those who choose to tap into what God has designed for their lives and relationships. Make sure you catch this week’s episode featuring Jonathan and Marsha Cantrell’s love story worth living. We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are...

In this episode on love, marriage, and commitment in our “How it Started; How it’s Going series, Ray and Shavavian Allister share their journey from friends to spouses and everything in between. There are so many gems here! Take a listen! We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are geared up to give more platform to voices that need to be heard through personal narratives...

We’re back with another take on love, marriage, and commitment in our “How it Started; How it’s Going series. Lloyd and Sonjanae Shand, featured storytellers and long-time friends of mine share their love story and perspectives in authentic fashion. Check it out! We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are geared up to give more platform to voices that need to be heard th...

This week’s episode features Wayne and Kellee Seale as they take a deep dive into the topic of love, marriage, and commitment from their point of view. Listen in as they share their LOVE story worth living! We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are geared up to give more platform to voices that need to be heard through personal narratives on a variety of life issues tha...

This week’s episode features Kavi and Melanie Spence as they explore their take on love, marriage, and commitment. They are real, transparent, and relevant in sharing their LOVE story worth living!  We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are geared up to give more platform to voices that need to be heard through personal narratives on a variety of life issues that impact...

We are back with a brand new season themed: “Unmute Your Mic!” We are geared up to give more platform to voices that need to be heard through personal narratives on a variety of life issues that impact us all. This week’s episode introduces the new season while also encouraging us to choose the high road in challenging times. Join us for season 2 of A Story Worth Living! Connect with us! IG: @bigp...

You’ll want to take your time listening to Storyteller Judeth Fortune Altidor’s story worth living. It’s a story that is compelling, raw, and beautiful as it chronicles very personal experiences as well as centers on a thorough reflection on loss and restoration after loss. This episode is for mature audiences as some content may elicit strong emotions. Join us for another installation of A Story...

What does trusting God really look like? In this episode, we are exploring that very thing through more, personal stories. Our featured storyteller, Lisette Marie, has joined the podcast to help with this exploration. Join the journey!! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

Everyone hurts. Everyone experiences pain in life. We must know that we are not built to break by divine design! God is right by our sides, providing us with real options for healing, restoration, and renewal. Stop on in and join us for this week’s installment of A Story Worth Living ! We hope that you are encouraged by this episode! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitt...

Storms can be intimidating. They can stir up fear and anxiety or they can challenge us to really push past the discomfort to see what God is doing or what He has in store. Join us for this episode as I share a memorable story worth living about lessons in storms.  Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website...

In this episode, Pastor Wale Adepoju joins the podcast to share his story of redemption and the ways that God masterfully mixed his good days and bad days to create a mosaic that is a testament to the fact that, certainly, all things DO have a way of working together for our good. Join us for another Story Worth Living! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpictur...

In this episode, we are exploring faith over fear! Often, when we don’t identify what scares us, it can easily keep us back from thriving in life! However, it’s time to stare fear in the face and say, “Hello!” Tune in! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email:  bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website:  www.jenniferepatterson.org

In this episode, I share a little of my story from the perspective of enduring the discipline of dreams. Three key areas really put us in the driver’s seat: being willing to grow in broken places, pushing through dark spaces, and waiting in active ways. It's a story worth living! Tune in! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email:  bigpictureliv...

In this episode, we explore what it means to be broken by God with Jonathan Cantrell. He encourages us to base our faith on the fact that God is reliable and we are reminded to stay faithful, stay on assignment, and remember that God is our source! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.or...

In this episode, Markenzie Saintinus challenges us to dare to go to war....to fight for the big dreams that God empowers us to pursue and accomplish them through sharing her story about how she realized that God has her back! She reminds us that we have worth, value, and are designed to do big things!! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email: bigpi...

For this episode, Tahira Ashley joins the show to share her story worth living through the lens of being “worth the search.” You are sure to be personally empowered and encouraged! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Twitter: @bigpicturelife Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

It is nowhere near easy to push against the odds, but it is SO possible and SO worth the effort! In this episode, I share a few of my personal experiences that really helped me gain some perspective about what it looks like to push past challenges, obstacles, and even fear in life in order to KEEP GOING! I'm sure you can relate..... Take a listen! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpict...