She Speaks Stories

Amanda Mejias has been passionate about equipping the global Church since her freshman year of college. She grew up in Hampton, VA, then went on to work at her home church while earning her undergraduate and seminary degrees online through Liberty's School of Divinity. Despite feeling out of place and held back for years, Amanda experienced God take her ordinary circumstances and decisions to laun...

In 1999, Lilly Klepp heard a speaker describe the plight of orphans and widows in southern Sudan. For more than 20 years, Sudan had been in a vicious civil war that had left more than 2 million people dead, 6 million homeless and thousands of women and orphans with no food and nowhere to turn. Stirred by the message, Lilly prayed, “Lord, what can I do?” The Lord’s response: “Sell all you have and...

He was focused on attending law school when a job opened to host a radio show. Hanging out at an all-day party with music? He was in! Podcast and radio listeners now know Bob Lepine as the marriage and family expert and co-host of FamilyLife Today. He’s also the teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock, Arkansas and author of the new book Love Like You Mean It. It’s not emotions...

Sue Brooks is a wife, mother of five, college professor, friend and someone walking in freedom. The Enemy tried to paralyze her with filthy lies and take her out for good, but the Spirit of God awakened her with His love and power. Listeners, God’s Word says Jesus came to set the captives free and release the oppressed. Lean in to hear this powerful story of God’s lie-exposing, chain-breaking, fre...

She was 33 in June of 2017 while snorkeling with her husband in the Bahamas when she felt something tugging at her right arm. "What did I bump into?" she wondered. When she turned to look, she was face to face with a shark. Pull up a chair and lean in to Tiffany Johnson's amazing tale of resilience and hope.   Watch Tiffany's story!   For more Tiffany: Instagram Facebook Website   Watch more about...

Sarah Anderson grew up in a culturally aware and politically involved family a few miles from the heart of Washington, D.C. When her dad (Gary Bauer) ran for president her senior year in high school, she made the decision to move to the Pittsburgh area to attend a small Christian college and major in Christian Thought. Today she lives in Atlanta as a wife, mom, author, writer and speaker who deepl...

Diana LéGere is passionate about sharing her faith and life experiences with words and helping other women do the same. As the founder of the women’s writing group, Women of Words, she works with first-time authors to provide editing, ghostwriting and coaching services to get their words published. The author of four books, including a cookbook and two memoirs, Diana is with us today to talk about...

In early January of this year, Anne and her husband Josh were living in Mexico as missionaries with their twin sons while serving side by side her husband’s family. Within that same month one of their sons, Will, passed away. Join us today for Anne Flaherty Angel’s story of working through tragedy and grief with eyes on eternity.   The Princess and the Flower   Make sure to go back to Episode 25 t...

Dr. Sean McDowell is a gifted communicator with a passion for equipping the church, and in particular young people, to make the case for the Christian faith. He connects with audiences through humor and stories while imparting hard evidence and logical support for looking at life through a Biblical worldview. Sean is an Associate Professor in the Christian Apologetics program at Talbot School of T...

This mother/daughter duo hasn’t always had a close and healthy relationship, but if you’re ready to deepen and strengthen your relationship with your mother, daughter, mother-in-law or daughter-in-law, Dr. Helen McIntosh and Blythe Daniel might just offer the wise and heartfelt encouragement you’re looking for. Listen in as they share how they’ve learned to build and renew a relationship centered...

What do middle schoolers and marginalized women have in common? Say hello to Ashley Bohinc, the Director of Middle School Strategy at Orange and USA Executive Director of Carry 117, a ministry based in Ethiopia that focuses on orphan prevention and family preservation by empowering women. Pull up a chair, listen into her story, and fist bump her energy and passion. Celebrate the strategist, learne...

When she was in fifth grade she was sexually abused by her father. When she was fourteen, she lied to a judge to protect her family. Six years ago she broke her silence, went public with her story, and hundreds of emails flooded her inbox with “Can you help me?” Today she’s an advocate for victims and perpetrators in high profile court cases (such as Larry Nassar), a motivational speaker, and so m...

She put a picnic table in her front yard, painted it turquoise and invited neighbors, friends and strangers to hang out. Before long The Turquoise Table became a movement of ordinary people creating community right where they live. Get ready, friends, to listen to our new friend Kristin Schell and the story behind her book, The Turquoise Table. Kristin’s book The Turquoise Table PodcastFor more Kr...

Eighteen years ago and newly released from Riker’s Island, Dana Brown called her parents to say yes to their invitation to come home. No one on the New York City streets had reached out to her, but her mom and sister had told her about Jesus and she saw the change in them. How she yearned to leave the last nine years of drug addiction, prostitution and homelessness behind her. Pull up a chair, Sto...

Can you relate to struggling in your faith but longing to believe? So can Robin Dance and invites us to find hope and healing for our own story within the pages of hers. Sometimes wandering is the path that leads us back to God. Listen in to Robin’s conversation about her book, For All Who Wander: Why Knowing God is Better than Knowing it All.   Robin’s book The Journey Guide   For more Robin: Ins...

The women of Point of Grace have provided a soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. With faith-filled lyrics their melodies have inspired generations to keep God’s love as the foundation of our lives. With eight million recordings, three GRAMMY® nominations and multiple Dove awards, the original story of four gifted college girls with a passion to share their musical gifts continues to evolv...

From a young age, Estella pursued dreams of acting, performing, and singing in hopes of one day becoming the next pop star. As she chased this dream, her desires shifted, and when the question, "Who are you going to do this for?” was asked, her only answer was, “God.” It was around this time that Estella began working with Kira Fontana of Kingdom Sound and together they began writing her first son...

Kristina is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur and conqueror of mountains. When life had her at a breaking point, she​ packed her bags and headed to Colorado where she successfully climbed 55 of Colorado's tallest mountain peaks in 87 days. Not only did she complete an amazing physical feat that had never been done by a woman in that short amount of time, she also found freedom from depression a...

To meet Angela Donadio means you will invite this adventure junkie into your life. An international speaker, recording artist and advocate for rural women in Africa, she is also a survivor of two near-death experiences and encourages others to “Make Life Matter.” Whether she’s sharing with thousands in an open field in Africa or in her weekly podcast, the message is the same: we are each created w...

Her parents are from colonial ruled Ghana on the African West Coast. She’s from Nashville, Tennessee, and the first person in her family born on American soil. She’s confetti in human form—a life enthusiast! We can’t wait for you to meet Reverend Lisa Yebuah, a community leader and builder of relationships through sweat and Lulu Lemon.    For more Lisa: Instagram Facebook Twitter   seraleightable....

Her heart is broken by poverty and lack of opportunity. Her purpose is to make a difference. She’s a wife to Nathan and mama to three white and five black kiddos. The three youngest are black boys. She once believed that if she taught her children respect, they would stay safe. She doesn’t want to admit that her own privilege protects her kids for now. Pull up a chair and listen in to Kathy Garris...

Although Deb was called into ministry at age 16, she spent the first 25 years of her professional career serving in the church and working in the corporate world. As a single mother, those years as a business manager helped provide for two young daughters but also training and leadership skills for the time God opened the door to fulfill her calling. Pull up a chair, Story community, and listen in...

Jane is a person you WANT to know. She lives life with rebellious hope and roaring joy, inviting her world and us into her story of despair and triumph. Hers is the story only God could craft. A musical artist with an otherworldly voice, she released "Girl in a Bubble," a single in 2019. Lean in and hear Jane walk us through the last few years of her life, what she has learned and is still learnin...

Sam Collier is a pastor, speaker, writer, and host of the A Greater Story with Sam Collier TV show and radio podcast. He is a speaker and host at North Point Ministries founded by Andy Stanley, and also communicates nationally and internationally as a speaker and contributor to the ReThink Group, Orange Network, Orange Tour, Alpha International Leadership Conference, Willow Creek Global Leadership...

Bethany is all about translating ideas visually and capturing moments honestly. An art director, photographer and painter who wants to learn and love well, her story is one of finding her gifts, being nearly overrun by her talents and being built back up into a person who knows what she’s been created to do. Story community, you will love this energetic, creative and God-dependent new friend, Beth...