She Speaks Stories

She’s an Enneagram Type 1 worship leader living life with crystal-clear focus. This homeschool mama’s comfort in her own skin is going to rock your world. Married for 25 years with four adult daughters, Story community, say hello to the amazing Niki Willis! SHOW NOTES If you ever thought that the path you were walking was too far gone to be loved by God, Niki’s story will show you that just isn’t...

She grew up one of two children in the same house in a small town in Texas. Her world was small and white. She loved to write and dreamed of being a mama someday. Today, 25 years after marrying her husband, she’s never been pregnant, and she and her husband are raising five black and biracial children beside a pasture graced with horses and wildflowers. Story tribe, say hello to Jeanine Joyner, bl...

Story School? What is Story School?! Story School takes an understanding of God’s story plus an understanding of your own story to produce change for your life and the world. Nothing brings us more joy than to cheer you on to what you’re made for! Get unstuck. Be propelled forward. To learn more about Story School and register for courses and coaching, check it out here.

We had such a great time at our At the Table Live Virtual Event that we are making the audio available to you, our listeners. We held a conversation on the topic of race. We invited a previous guest, Sheila Arnold, professional storyteller who uses the power of story to talk about difficult topics. We also invited a previous guest, Irene Rollins. She and her husband pastor I5 City Church. They hav...

She’s been a schoolteacher, a comedian and a radio talk show host. Today she’s John’s wife, Lilly and Amos’s mama and a lifestyle blogger who inspires women to walk with purpose and for a purpose. Pour yourself a diet coke (Molly’s fav) and get ready to meet today's fun-loving guest, Molly Stillman from StillBeingMolly.com   SHOW NOTES “If God can change me, he can change anyone. And even when God...

After eight years into the church plant she and her husband had started, Geri had had enough. Exhausted, she blurted out, “I quit.” If you can’t keep pretending everything is fine when you know it’s not, today’s story is for you. Meet Geri Scazzero: teacher, speaker, author and co-founder of the global ministry, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.   SHOW NOTES Our whole lives, we are told not to be...

She’s a self-taught artist and illustrator from Minnesota who spends her days creating art filled with children, color and encouragement. Meet Jena Holliday and her beautiful business, Spoonful of Faith.   SHOW NOTES Painting pictures, literally and figuratively. That is what Jena does. Using the gifts that God blessed her with, she is able to empower women and businesses to share their stories th...

Alma Ruth is originally from Monterrey, Mexico, a lover of people from different cultures and languages and a recent legal immigrant to the United States. Today she resides with her two special needs boys in McAllen, TX, working and serving among asylum seekers and international communities at the Mexico-Texas border.   SHOW NOTES The Lord began preparing Alma as a child. For the past ten years, h...

For over 20 years she and her husband Chris have been leading and loving Strong Tower Bible Church, a multicultural church in Nashville, Tennessee. She’s is a bridge builder, speaker and writer who knows the power and beauty of racial awareness. Dorena Williamson takes every opportunity she can to talk about God’s diverse kingdom. Add a chair to the table, friends, and lean in to Dorena’s children...

She’s a playwright, youth advocate, ordained Baptist minister and Co-Director of Diversity at The Hill School in Pottstown, PA. Get ready, Story tribe, you’re going to adore today’s guest, Khristi Lauren Adams. Brooklyn-born, Jersey-raised and the author of Parable of the Brown Girl, a book that demonstrates how God uses the narratives we most often ignore to teach us the important lessons in life...

She grew up with dirt bikes, four wheelers and an innovative dad who loved adventure and a good side hustle. In her late teens, with her world shaken, she purposely reset the direction her life was moving. Pull up a chair and listen in to Michelle Baxter’s story of chasing dreams and living out adventures.   Facebook Instagram

She’s a Mount Vernon Research Fellow who lives in Hampton, VA. Meet Sheila Arnold, a professional storyteller, teaching artist and historical consultant who helps audiences, teachers, and museums find a story and share it. Lean in today to hear history come alive! Instagram Facebook  Twitter

She’s originally from across the pond, a writer, speaker and wife who ten years ago entered the fight against her husband’s compulsive porn use. Today she is equipping women with the facts and faith to take their marriages back from porn. Say hello today to our new friend, Rosie Makinney.   Fight for Love   For more Rosie: Instagram Facebook Twitter fightforloveministries.org Podcast

Dr. Derwin L. Gray is a husband, father, former professional football player in the NFL, a renowned author, speaker and leader in the multiethnic church movement. The founder and lead pastor of Transformation Church in Indian Land, SC, he also hosts the Marinate on That podcast.  Pull up a chair and learn into today’s special guest, Dr. Derwin L. Gray.   For more Derwin: Instagram Facebook Twitter...

She’s an Air Force brat, wife and homeschool mama with a vocation in the health and wellness field. God has shown up in some very personal ways during this season in her life. You’re going to love her. Listen in to Amy Umphlett’s story. For more Amy: Instagram Facebook                oneononewithgod.com

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Sharing news of an unplanned pregnancy with her parents on a Monday, she was married in a chapel in Reno by Friday. She was 22, and that was just the beginning. Meet Ashley Sears, a wife not afraid to fight for freedom for her husband and her own heart.   SHOW NOTES Marriage is a challenge in and of itself, and even more so when an addiction plays a part. How do you navigate those challenges when...

Meet Samantha Morgan, a “completely ordinary” Midwesterner (her words) who’s told us she’s often mistaken for someone else. Struggling over the years with the heartache of infertility and not being enough, today she shares the story that planted a seed in her heart to form a network of support for those experiencing infertility and adoption. Settle in. You’re going to love this one-of-a-kind Misso...

Get ready! Chesed Dent is back with more great stories for this uncertain time we find we find ourselves in. Lean in and listen, friends.   For more Chesed: Instagram Facebook

When she was 18 years old, TaRanda packed her suitcase, waved goodbye to her loving parents and set off to begin her singing career. She loved jazz, classical, and gospel music, people and singing. By the time she turned 30 her husband had passed away, she had two daughters to raise and was in a deep depression. Listen into this 2019 GMA Dove Award winner’s story and song, “When the Healing Comes....

Meet Anna Minoque. From Air Force brat to Navy wife, mom and chef extraordinaire, she’s spent her life experiencing cultures around the world. Listen in today about her latest tale from a recent flight between Washington, D.C. in route to Paris.

Kristen Ivy is the Executive Director of Messaging at Orange and the Co-Founder and Director of the Phase Project. She and her husband Matt are currently parenting their three amazing children through the phases. Say hello to Kristen Ivy, the co-host of the Parent Cue Live, a weekly podcast for parents.    For more of Kristen: Instagram Facebook kristenivy.com The Parent Cue Podcast Resources

Meet Minnesotan Ruth Buezis--a wife, mom to four girls and electrical engineer who loves to build furniture. She’s also a Christian sex educator. Pull up a chair, friends, and lean into this life-changing story of cultivating real intimacy.   Her book   For more Ruth: Instagram Facebook awaken-love.net

Lisa Hounshell is a daughter, friend, mother and grandmother. She comes to us via our Facebook page. Her story is one of strength and reliance on Jesus for everything. Portia's favorite way to introduce her is to say "...she’s my BIG SISTER. Lisa is one of the strongest women I know. No matter what life has thrown her way, she keeps going. Today we get to hear how she has been able to not quit no...

She grew up in the Pittsburgh area and moved to Stafford, VA 13 years ago. This fantastic podcast listener contacted us through SheSpeaksStories.com because she has a story she wanted you to hear. Listen to Dana's story about yearning for a deeper faith.