StoryTellers Live

Pride is often subtle, yet it quietly shapes what we love, pursue, and depend on. In today's episode, Emma Flaugher—who shared her story at our Charleston Live Gathering —speaks honestly about a lifelong struggle with pride and her deep desire for approval and applause. What began as faithful ministry leadership slowly became a place where the Lord exposed her craving for recognition and her tende...

Happy Holy Week from StoryTellers Live!   As we approach Resurrection Sunday, Anna Meade Harris' story invites us to sit in the tension of grief and hope—and to remember that the cross was never the end of the story.   Anna, from our Mountain Brook, Alabama community, shares her story of losing her husband unexpectedly and raising three boys on her own. In the midst of loneliness, anxiety, and una...

From our Tupelo, Mississippi community, Miranda Andrews shares a tender and powerful story of growing up without her earthly father after he went to prison when she was in second grade. In the ache of that absence, Miranda wrestled with feelings of rejection, confusion, and longing. Yet even in the pain, she can now see the steady pursuit of the Lord, gently allowing circumstances that would ultim...

As we journey toward Heaven, God, in His kindness, continually reveals who He is and invites us to experience His presence more intimately. Today's storyteller, Sarah Waller from our Homewood, Alabama community , reminds us that in life's hardest moments, surrendering to God opens our eyes to His faithful nearness.   Sarah shares how the Lord gently revealed His Kingship to her in her twenties and...

Watching your child struggle—whether with friendships, health, or their faith—is a journey no parent is ever prepared for. In today's episode, our storyteller reminds us what it looks like to keep praying, even when God feels silent.   Leslie Hedge, who shared her story with our community group in Fairhope, Alabama , watched her son struggle socially through his adolescent years. Her heart broke w...

When life doesn't unfold the way we expected, it can cause us to question God's love and His kindness. In seasons of sadness and disappointment, today's podcast reminds us that the Lord is still at work—bringing good on our behalf and glory to His name.   In this episode, Lauren Kelly, who shared at our Vestavia, Alabama live gathering , vulnerably tells the story of an unexpected journey. From be...

If you've ever cared for someone with Alzheimer's—or loved someone who has—you know the quiet heartbreak of watching a person you cherish slowly fade, even while they are still physically present. It's a journey marked by grief, exhaustion, and a longing for strength that often feels just out of reach.   In today's episode, storyteller Jennifer Roberts from our West Cobb community outside of Atlan...

Ulcerative colitis affects more than two million people in the United States, most often diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 30. In this episode, we shed light on the hidden suffering of this chronic illness and the strength it demands.   Anna Catherine "AC" Brenny, team leader of our Charleston, South Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of walking through the physical pain, relentles...

Walking the path God calls us to can feel heavy, uncertain, and overwhelming—but we are never walking alone. When we trust Him, God goes before us, leveling the path ahead and sustaining us for the journey, even when the road feels impossible.   In this special episode, Chip and Wendy Frazier, who shared their story at our live gathering in Tupelo, Mississippi, invite us into their journey of fait...

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. In honor of the nearly 30 million people in the United States affected by eating disorders, we're sharing a powerful story of hope, healing, and redemption in Jesus.   In today's podcast, Erin Hindman from our Tulsa, Oklahoma community vulnerably opens up about her long battle with anorexia—a struggle she once believed would always leave its m...

What do you do when God's answer to your prayers is "no"?   In today's podcast, Ginny Reed, who shared at a live gathering in Memphis, Tennessee , invites us into her journey of walking through seasons of unanswered prayers. With honesty and vulnerability, Ginny reflects on the anger and bitterness she carried for years, the work of repentance and surrender God gently led her through, and the free...

Today's podcast honors God as being the Restorer and the Redeemer within relationships that seem irreparably broken. Kate Galat, from our West Cobb community (located just outside Atlanta, Georgia), shares her story of pursuing the Lord amidst the hardships within her marriage.   From separation to transformation through God and His Word to ultimately reconciliation with her husband, Kate beautifu...

What if God is most powerfully found in the midst of the messiness of your sinful life? Today's storyteller reminds us of this truth.   Helen Hanson Smith, from our Fairhope, Alabama community group , shares her journey of struggling with alcohol addiction and trying to fight the battle on her own. In and out of rehab programs for years, it wasn't until Helen Hanson surrendered it all to God and f...

1/7/2026   Happy New Year! At the StoryTellers Live ministry, we are expectant and excited to see what the Lord has in store for 2026, and we're kicking the year off with a beautiful reminder of the Lord's faithful provision.   Kristin Gee, from our community group in Charleston, South Carolina, shares her story of walking through an unexpected and uncertain financial season brought on by the pand...

Today's story was originally aired on Patreon on August 27th.  Although this may be a different presentation than you are used to from our past storytellers, you will thoroughly enjoy this story from Amy Bates of our Jackson, Mississippi community! As she reflects back on her life after turning 50, Amy creatively and lightheartedly shares her top ten list of how to age gracefully. As she says, "We...

Today's story was originally aired on Patreon on November 5th.  Anna Rogers Boozer, from our Homewood community, vulnerably shares her past experiences with sexual promiscuity and how the Lord removed her shame and guilt and led her into a life full of His redeeming love. Anna reminds us that when we hide behind our wrongdoings, we can miss seeing God's new mercies (Proverbs 28:13).   Thank you, A...

We are eight short days away from celebrating Jesus' birth, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the gift of our Savior!   Joy Tyner, from our Trussville, Alabama community, shares her story of God's pursuing love and overwhelming strength as she walked through the devastating loss of her two daughters. While Joy's journey is one of unimaginable heartbreak, it is also one that will...

Have you ever felt the Lord's presence speak directly to you - calling you to step out of your comfort zone for Him?    One night, Cassie Connelly, from our West Cobb community (outside of Atlanta, Georgia ), had this personal experience with the Lord as He called her to the world of adoption - a call that had been placed in her heart since she was a little girl. Beautifully illustrated and told,...

At the young age of 14, Emily Watkins, from our Vestavia Hills, Alabama community , lost her father suddenly in a tragic plane crash. It was a pivotal moment in Emily's life where fear became a foundation from which she lived. But God, in His loving kindness, pursued Emily's heart, longing for her to live trusting Him - Knowing and believing His ways are better, and His plan is best.   Listen and...

It's time for our  First Monday Story coming from our Trussville, Alabama community group… And, it's the perfect story for " Colitis and Crohn's Awareness week ," celebrated the first week of December.   At the age of fifteen, Kristen Jones was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. It was a disease doctors said she would be fighting her entire life. The years that followed were spent being sick then...

Happy day before Thanksgiving! This week we are especially grateful for each one of you - from listening and sharing the podcast to supporting and praying for the ministry - we couldn't be here without you. So, a BIG thank you from the StoryTellers Live ministry!   Today on the podcast, we have an incredible story of hope from Tulsa, Oklahoma community team member, Emily Curzon. Emily beautifully...

It's our 350th episode , and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the hope found in Jesus!!   Love, forgiveness, and restoration are three words that could sum up the heart of the cross, and they are also three words that could sum up today's message.   Stephanie Gaiters, from our West Cobb community (just outside of Atlanta, Georgia), shares her compelling story of how the Lord used th...

When you are led into the dark, unforeseen valleys of life, it's easy to allow fear to paralyze you. But, as today's storyteller reminds us, it's in those moments that the presence of God draws near through His Spirit and His community.   Karen Edwards, who spoke at our Homewood, Alabama live gathering, shares details from the week her life took a sudden turn when her husband suffered an unexpecte...

God's Word tells us to take every thought captive to Christ, encouraging us to submit our minds to the truth, freedom, and hope found in Jesus. Today's podcast is a beautiful reminder of the healing power of Scripture when the enemy attacks our minds.   Piper Rinehart, from our Tulsa, Oklahoma community team, vulnerably shares her story of how the Lord graciously met her in a season of spiritual w...

In the midst of intense brokenness, it can be extremely difficult to feel the presence of the Lord. Today's " First Monday Story "is a sweet reminder to recognize that even in the most heartbreaking of circumstances, the Lord is with you.   Joni Cheney, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, joyfully expresses her faith and walk with the Lord during the most difficult time of her life. In...