StoryTellers Live

Mary Pat Hancock, from Tupelo, Mississippi, shares her story of walking through colon and liver cancer and the many ways in which God showed up throughout her journey.  ​IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: ​ God's people are your people. God's unfailing love will always support you. Psalm 94:18:  " God hears your prayers - look for Him to be there. "​ TO be the first to order " When God Shows Up - St...

Experiencing a traumatic event can often lead to a distrust in God and a place where you find identity in the pain that follows.  Today's storyteller reminds us we serve a God who has the capability of healing any wound. Emilee Herrington, from Memphis, Tennessee, shares her journey of learning how to trust God and how one fateful night led her to a place of seeing healing as a window into what Go...

Tammy Dove, from Western Montana, shares her story of seeing God's miraculous healing power after her husband's near-fatal work accident. While she walks us through the miracle, she also reminds us of the importance of relying on God's strength in caring for a loved one with a traumatic brain injury.     IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Never give up hope with God! God often places His children in...

Today's storyteller, Andrea Fortenberry, from Phoenix, Arizona, walks us through navigating the journey of her parents' divorcing when she was 33 years old.  Andrea vulnerably shares the struggles she faced, but she also encourages us to know that no matter what happens in our earthly families, our ultimate identity is found as a daughter of the King.    ON PATREON THIS FRIDAY: ​ When you are hurt...

​Mary Kay Yu, from Katy, Texas, shares her journey of walking from religion to relationship and how the sweetness of God's provision can show up in some of the most unexpected places.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: The difference between the faith of a Pharisee and the faith of a daughter of the King. Our physical health can be closely connected to our spiritual health. Life is not about seein...

Brittany Wiggins, from Statesboro, Georgia, shares her story of struggling with depression, anxiety, and fear and how God gave her the strength to fight the enemy's lies by seeing herself through His eyes.  She will encourage you to remember God is faithful through every trial and tribulation. WARNING: In this episode, our Storyteller, Brittany, briefly mentions sexual abuse. ​IN THIS EPISODE, YOU...

In honor of Mother's Day , we are bringing you a unique podcast of two stories interwoven together through the love and faithfulness of our Heavenly Father.   Jill Harris and Ansley Reeter, from Katy, Texas, share their stories of how God prepared a mom's heart (Jill) to trust Him in the details and how God spoke to a daughter (Ansley) as she questioned her faith.  This is a special story that wil...

Sharing the story of a traumatic event in your life can be one of the most vulnerable experiences you will ever encounter. Listen in as today's storyteller, Pam, from Western Montana, bravely shares her story of a tragedy that occurred in her life when she was 17 years old, and how, decades later, God has brought her to a beautiful place of living life.   IN THE EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: It is poss...

​​Latoya Mathews, from Atlanta, Georgia, vulnerably shares how God opened her eyes to His forgiveness and helped her see that the very thing she thought would destroy her was the very thing God would use to deliver her. ​IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: God deeply desires for you to accept His gift of forgiveness. God will never put you to shame. Even the darkness isn't dark to God... in our darke...

Today's story is the perfect message to prepare your heart for Resurrection Sunday! Julie Reynolds, from Montgomery, Alabama, shares her story of how God freed her from the chains of fear and control and led her to a place of peace and trust.   Listen to "Story Within the Story" on PATREON . Join us at our Spring Luncheon Wednesday, April 20th, to hear the powerful story of ESPN reporter Lauren Si...

Latasha Stamps, from Jackson, Mississippi, shares her story of her firstborn son being diagnosed with sickle cell disease and the amazing miracle his litter brother provided in saving his life.  Latasha's faith will inspire you to remember that no weapon formed against you will prosper when you trust in God. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Sickle cell disease is a blood disorder that affects your...

Today's storyteller, Susannah Cleveland, from Montgomery, Alabama, shares her story of God's incredible provision and how he saved her life through a very special kidney donor. Through her story, you will see how God is in the details of your life in some pretty amazing ways!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: God calls us to lean not on our own understanding, but instead to acknowledge Him and all...

Have you ever wondered what a Patreon episode is all about? Well today is your lucky day! You all loved Melanie Shankle's podcast episode so much, we are bringing you more! Twice a month on Patreon we do a "Story Within the Story" episode with some of our storytellers. This month, we gave our Patreon community a chance to ask Melanie questions, and then we had a conversation with her, asking more...

God's Word tells us, "never will I leave you; never will I forsake you" (Hebrews 13:5), but often, we believe the lie that we are living this life alone. Today's storyteller, Jenice Gentry, from Katy, Texas, shares the dramatic experience of God rescuing her from the pit to bringing her to a place of ministry where she can rescue others... all for His glory.   ​*** Disclaimer: This story reference...

​​Have you ever watched a rocket launch into space? There's such excitement and thrill when you hear the words "lift-off!"   But... how would you feel if your husband was on board?  Stacey Morgan, from Houston, Texas, gives an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into the life of an astronaut's wife as she shares the emotional roller coaster of choosing hope over fear. She will remind you of the impor...

Katie Crawford, from Homewood, Alabama, shares the traumatic story of delivering her 4th child and how through the miracle of his birth and her own near-death experience, God taught her the importance of leaning into Him and learning how to trust Him during the unknown. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: We all have trials, but God varies His grace to meet us individually. God longs for you to cast a...

​​Watching your child walk through difficult times can be one of the hardest aspects of parenting. Melanie Shankle , from San Antonio, Texas, and host of The Big Boo podcast , vulnerably shares her story of walking her teenage daughter through a tormenting Sophomore year in high school. As a parent, Melanie gently reminds us to keep faith when God delays answering our prayers for our child's strug...

​Libbo Crosswhite, from Jackson, Mississippi, shares her struggles to live a life worthy of earning a spot in God's Kingdom. Through her story, you will discover that perfection and achievements are not what God wants from you - all He desires is for you to see Him in the details of your story! ​ IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: You are enough because Jesus delights in you! The hardest things for...

Today's storyteller tells us... What do you do when life is turned upside down?  You implement G.L.O.R.Y. !   ​Mivvi Rust, from Birmingham, Alabama, shares her story of walking through the darkness of her husband's stage four lung cancer diagnosis and how God's Glory gave her the strength to face her fears.  ​She will encourage you to remember no matter what you are facing today, and God has prepa...

Sarah Smith, from San Antonio, Texas, shares her story of growing up with hearing loss, headaches, and memory problems only to find out she had a brain tumor that had been growing for 15 years.  Despite these struggles, Sarah encourages you that no matter what your circumstance, God has your back, and He is still in the business of performing miracles! Katie mentions Juleigh Green's story; you can...

  ​Kara Potts, from Katy, Texas, shares her story of suffering from grief and sadness while still experiencing joy.  She so beautifully reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted, He brings rest for our souls, His mercies are new every morning, and eternity is what we were built for.  After all, any time we are in the valley of the shadow of death, it is important to look for lilies!   Kara...

Chancey Thompson, from Memphis, Tennessee, shares her story of living with anxiety that was "deep, real, and consuming when at the worst" and how God used a trial in her life to helping her realize His faithfulness and grace and overcome her anxious spirals.     To listen to Katie's audio devotion about anxiety, go to patreon.com/stlcommunity and join today. To learn more about us go to storytelle...

Lee Reeder, from Tupelo, Mississippi, vulnerably shares her story of raising three boys in the quintessential "All-American" way only to find out that her oldest son was struggling with addiction.  Lee's story will remind you that even in the darkest moments of life, God is right beside you, giving you strength and allowing you to see His purpose.      To join Patreon and participate in the "Disco...

Do you need a fresh start this New Year? Mori Freeze, from Tupelo, Mississippi, shares how God held her through two divorces and brought her into a life of clarity and purpose.  She beautifully reminds you that YOU ARE WORTHY , and she emphasizes the truth that our God is in the business of turning the ugly and yuck into something good.  To join us in our Patreon Community, go to Patreon.com/stlco...

Happy New Year!    Joye Jackson, from Katy, Texas, shares her story of walking through a season in her life where she found herself unprepared, ill-equipped, and frustrated with God as she waited for Him to answer.   Joye (like her name) joyfully reminds us of the importance of trusting God in the unseen and holding onto His promise that He does in fact, work ALL things for good. To learn more abo...