StoryTellers Live

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! (Originally...

Did you know anorexia is one of the most common illnesses among teenagers? Mari Beth Poor, from Birmingham, Alabama, shares her story of battling with the disease as a young woman and the miraculous way in which God saved her and brought her to a place of bringing healing to others.  (Originally aired 1/6/21)   FOR PATREON INSIDERS TODAY: A BONUS STORY! We are so excited to bring to you a unique t...

  On the surface, Samantha Bradshaw thought having a child with Down Syndrome was going to be devastating, but God, in His all-sufficient manner, had other plans! From our Auburn/Opelika community, Samantha shares how she questioned God for giving her this path and how those questions brought her from darkness into the light. Prepare to laugh as Samantha is transparent, humorous, and straightforwa...

    Kristen Walker, featured in " When God Shows Up: Discovering God in Stories of HOPE ," shares her story of how tragedy led her down a long path of self-destructive behavior, and how, just a few years ago, after living a life enveloped in shame, fear, and low self-worth, she found a relationship with God for the first time. Kristen will encourage you to live with vulnerability and purpose. Orig...

For the next six weeks, you will be hearing one repost from each season of the StoryTellers Live podcast.   We are excited to kick off this summer series with three moms, Becky Saey, Jennifer McMahon, and our very own Lindy Walker share their parenting experiences and wisdom as they answer questions about all sorts of parenting challenges.  (Originally aired 4/24/18 in Season One as Episode 16).  ...

Jessica Stovall, from our community group in Oxford, Mississippi, shares her journey of struggling with drugs and alcohol at an early age to going through the recovery process to letting go of shame and guilt, and ultimately, to finding her identity as a child of God. Her story will remind you there is nothing in your past that will keep you from God's love and forgiveness and He always wants to d...

Bailey Henry, from Brandon, Mississippi, shares her story of infertility and how God met her in the pit of brokenness and deep despair. This story will have you crying and laughing as you realize that no matter what the circumstances of life bring you, God is good, He is sovereign, and He will provide.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * The beauty of God will come, but sometimes you have to go th...

Natalie Warren, from our Auburn/Opelika community, shares the miraculous story of trusting God through a near-death illness with her then-5-year-old son. Get ready to be encouraged in your faith and in your trust in God's goodness as Natalie vulnerably shares her journey of learning how to lean into God with the uncertainties of her son's future.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * If God has call...

  Moms, have pen and paper ready to take some notes on today's podcast!   Sand Price, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her journey of releasing her children to God and looking to Him alone to fulfill the desires of her heart. There are so many nuggets of wisdom and God's truth in Sand's story you don't want to miss it!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * Your children are a gi...

Jewels Gahan, from our Trussville, Alabama community group, shares her journey of walking through several health issues and how God led her to a place of healing and purpose. Her story will encourage you to remember to never lose hope and to grab hold of the truth that God can work all things for the good of those who love Him.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * God can handle your questions, you...

Have you ever thought about the dreams and goals God has uniquely placed in you? Today's podcast will challenge you to do just that!   Susannah and David Ash , from Jackson, Mississippi, share their story of how God called them to take a leap of faith and live life with their family of seven in an RV camper. This unique journey, told from a couple's perspective, is about family togetherness and ad...

On the podcast today is Hope Aldred, from Statesboro Georgia, who shares her story of walking in faith and letting go of control in the midst of her husband's battle with addiction. Hope will encourage you to persevere in the battles you are facing and remind you that sometimes God uses the most painful times of your life to bring healing to others.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: * God doesn't...

In honor of Mother's Day approaching, today's podcast is a story full of God's peace, presence, and faithfulness to the cry of a mother's heart.   Jamie Johnson, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her story of walking through the diagnosis of congenital hydrocephalus in her unborn son and how God held her head above the waters of suffering and pain. Jamie will remind you that no...

Today's podcast will encourage you to step into the uncomfortable and grow with God!   Tracy Vandermeeden, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, shares her journey from worldly anxiety to indescribable peace as she found God through His Word and His community. Her story will remind you that God wants your heart more than your service and spiritual growth more than your familiar comforts....

Today's podcast is a familiar topic most all of us have experienced.   Ali Grace Eiland, from Troy, Alabama, shares her battle of struggling with belonging after she and her husband moved to a new city and how God met her in her loneliness. Her story will remind you of the sweetness of a Father who longs for you to find a friend in Him and of His ability to, as His Word says, "work all things for...

Today on the podcast, we are honored to bring you a story unlike any other we have ever had.   Celeste and Hannah Ellis (mother and daughter), from Tupelo, Mississippi, share their individual perspectives regarding the journey they both traveled as Hannah battled alcohol and drug addiction in her high school and early college years. This unique story will give you a glimpse into what they were eac...

Janie Giffin, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her journey of adopting four children internationally, raising her adopted children alongside her biological children, and overcoming the challenges adoption can bring. Her story will remind you to place your hope in God, run the race set before you, and remember He is always your strong tower when you feel like giving up.   IN TH...

  Leslie Presson, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, joyfully shares her journey of leaning into and trusting God through her breast cancer diagnosis and how it led her to an unexpected ministry appropriately titled "Hope Blooms."   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: *The importance of building your faith muscles through the reading of Scripture. * How to find ways to bring others hope a...

Sarah D'Amico, a college senior at Ole Miss, shares her story of the faithfulness of God as she walked through the passing of her mother. She so sweetly reminds us how God prepares us in advance for the trials we are going to face in life, how He can use all the trials we face for the advancing of His Kingdom, and how He alone is the only portion Who will satisfy the longing of our souls.   IN THI...

Jessica Hose, from our community group in Vestavia, Alabama, shares her journey of battling Lyme disease for nine months and how God led her to His healing power. Through her suffering, she shares how God humbled, shaped her, and increased her need for Him so she could experience His love and power. This is a must-listen story of healing!   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * What Lyme disease is a...

Melanie Gates, from Jackson, Mississippi, shares the path God called her and her husband to take in fostering a baby boy, adopting him, and ultimately sharing God's supernatural love for his biological mother. Her story will leave you speechless as you see God in the tiniest of details and recognize He wants you to see Him in the details of your life as well.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: - W...

Chapple Chandler, from our NEW community group in Trussville, Alabama, shares her journey of how God met her in the midst of her feelings of shame and worthlessness and told her to trust the master design He created for her life. Chapple's story will remind you when God looks at you; He sees beauty; all you need to do is trust He has a perfect plan and design for your life as well!   IN THIS EPISO...

Today's storyteller, Nell Womack , from our community group in Memphis, Tennessee, shares her story of continually learning the importance of letting go of control and allowing God to show that His power is made perfect in her weaknesses.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * The body of Christ is a beautiful and essential extension of God's grace. * God's power is perfected in your weakness, as 2...

  Today's storyteller, Ashley Jones , from our new community group in Fairhope, Alabama, shares her powerful story of restoration and reconciliation among her family relationships. Ashley will also challenge you to take a look at the relationships in your life and see if you need to offer grace upon grace for healing to begin.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: Where you are in your life now is no...

Brendt Blanks, from Birmingham, Alabama, shares her story of how God called her to take a step of faith from a stable job with a stable income to a build a career around a hobby she loved. Brendt will inspire you to listen intently to what God is telling you to do and to trust that He is incapable of letting you down.   IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: * A step of faith is just that - a step. * Yo...