StoryTellers Live

Suzanne's recovery from alcohol addiction began with a realization that her drinking was more than a daily habit or a way to unwind. It had become her method of coping with the pressures of marriage, motherhood, career, and life in general. One of the significant lessons she learned is that addiction does not discriminate. Even a suburban mom with a happy childhood, great family, and an upbringing...

A panel of three moms (Peggy, Pam, and Mallory)share their stories and experiences of parenting from a Christian faith-based perspective. The women discuss many topics including sibling conflict, friendship drama, sports team tryouts, technology, social media, and most importantly, spiritual investment. One of our greatest legacies may be raising children who love Jesus. (Recorded at Birmingham 28...

Ingram shares how she's learned to lean on God and trust for His provision during years of financial strain. Budgeting can be a challenging, ever-changing process that requires us to continually exercise gratitude and evaluate where we're placing our security, pride, and worth. The weight of debt or limited means can lead to stress, anxiety attacks, depression, marital strife, and more. Ingram's s...

Brandye's life was instantly altered nine years ago when it was discovered she had a cancerous tumor in her brain. As a wife and mom of three kids, living with a brain tumor and undergoing monthly chemo treatments, she has learned to relinquish all control of her life over to God and let Him be the driver. She lives with the motto... Pray. Believe. Expect. On days when it's hard to believe, her pr...

Margaret has battled the pressure of perfection since childhood, feeling a need to always present herself as a steady, reliable, dependable person who has it all together. But whenever that picture of her has been challenged, particularly by motherhood, shame and loneliness have crept in. As many moms will agree, the unpredictability of parenting can sometimes push us to our limits and stir up ang...

Trafficked at the age of 17, Dixie found herself caught in a business built on deceit and manipulation. Pain, loneliness, and fear drove many of her decisions as she tried to survive. In her most desperate moments, she knew the God she had surrendered her life to as a young teen was with her... and He was showing her a way out. The path of recovery has been challenging, but she rejoices in God's f...

During her struggle with infertility, Katie became overwhelmed with the process she described as "totally mind consuming." Through all the ups and downs, Katie began to question where God was in all of it. For some women, conceiving a baby is effortless. But for others, it's an emotional rollercoaster that only gets more intense with hormones, countless doctor appointments, perfectly timed injecti...

Facing unimaginable health challenges, Lauren learned to choose joy in the difficult moments, trust God through circumstances beyond her control, and allow her sufferings to become a megaphone for her faith. Lauren's crisis was also interwoven with tiny miracles from the Lord, reminding us that we serve a God who is always working behind the scenes. (Recorded in Katy, TX)

Surprised by pregnancy as a sophomore in college, our storyteller Laura shares how God revealed hope and unconditional love through several unexpected developments... including her parents' gentle, grace-filled response to her news and the family God led her to when placing her baby for adoption. One of the most profound discoveries Laura made was that grief doesn't necessarily mean regret. This r...

Brandy began modeling when she was 13 years old (and still does today) but walked away from a lucrative contract at age 17, sensing God had something different for her. Her experiences in fashion led her to deeper questions about beauty, image, womanhood and identity, with a firm conviction that these should work together to reflect the One greater than ourselves. Through sharing her story, Brandy...

Marti received the phone call that every parent hopes they'll never receive. After a 4-wheeler accident, her 18-year-old son had been severely injured. With her son facing an uncertain future as a quadriplegic, Marti and her family were forced to navigate a new reality. But in every moment, they witnessed God's presence and provision like never before.

Mandy shares how an unexpected yet precious gift from God became a catalyst for new life, new hope, and new opportunities... ultimately leading her to reconciliation with her past. (Recorded at the Birmingham 280 gathering)

Meredith shares her journey of finding balance with food, exercise, and body image. In preparation for her story, God took her a step further by showing her she could find stress release and peace solely in Him after an injury prevented her any type of exercise. Listen to her story to find out the key step in her process of finding freedom… freedom from diet pressures, body comparisons, emotional...

Stacy shares what she learned when life didn't go as she had planned. After discovering that pride was a roadblock in trusting God, she surrendered her expectations and plans to the Lord, even in the midst of heartache and confusion. Listen to Stacy's story to hear how God stamped out her fear with faith. (Recorded in Jackson, MS.)

Nancy shares how her failed attempts to control and change others in her life eventually brought her to her knees where she realized the Lord needed to change her. In the process, this self-proclaimed prodigal mom found freedom and hope in surrendering all to a sovereign, all-loving, and sufficient God. (Recorded in Memphis)

Episode 54: Rachel (our storyteller from Episode 8) and her husband, Brian, share together about fighting addiction, sustaining recovery, and celebrating how God restored the spiritual order in their family. Since Rachel first shared their story 18 months ago, they've received an overwhelming response... God has opened up doors for them to help others struggling with addiction, and to share hope w...

Episode 53: Ten years ago, Lynn reconnected with her biological son she had placed for adoption after a teenage pregnancy. This Q&A session with Lynn and Zach followed the story of how adoption changed her life. You can listen to that story (Part 1) in Episode 52, "Lynn on How Adoption Changed her Life."

Episode 52 Placing her baby for adoption at age 18 triggered a lot of guilt, trauma and shame for Lynn. The process of healing has been long and hard, but God has brought her full circle with the adoption of twin girls and reconnection with her biological son. Lynn's story is a testament to the power of a mother's love.

Our storyteller, who will remain anonymous to protect the privacy of her family, shares how Jesus brought her from hopelessness to healing after being haunted for years by her decision to have an abortion.

Through fighting Crohn's disease, Ashley found that being vulnerable not only strengthened her body but it also strengthened her heart and her relationship with God. She's learned that even a chronic disease can be a catalyst in growing your faith.

Krista always had a desire to be in ministry. And as the wife of a football coach, she has seen God fulfill that desire in a unique way, one that's completely different from what she expected! Over the years, the Lord has used transition and saying "yes" to reveal Himself to Krista and her family.

A panel of three women — Kelly, Marti, and Carolyn — share stories that give us insight into the daily lives of moms raising children with various special needs. The beauty of getting a personal peek into their lives is that understanding breeds empathy. Empathy leads to more thoughtful conversations and actions... which hopefully spark new friendships or deepen them. And all of that in turn build...

Robin's story includes both loss and miracles. But through her grief, the value of life and relationships have become magnified for Robin, and consciously choosing hope in the Lord has brought healing and deeper faith. Her story shows us that miracles and loss both have the power to bring joy.

Katie V. shares her journey with mental illness. For a long time, she doubted whether God could use her to make a difference if she wasn't perfectly healthy or on top of her game. But her story proves that there's power in just showing up. If you're willing, no challenge or struggle will prevent God from accomplishing His purpose in your life.

Katie shares about the pressures of parenting, and how she's learned to surrender control and trust God. She also shares how motherhood has helped transform her relationship with God from one based on head knowledge to one grounded in heart convictions.