The Story Night Podcast

On Henry's birthday, we are honored to share Part 2 of Leigha Hill's story. After the unimaginable loss of their six-month-old son, Henry, Leigha and her husband discovered what it looks like to be carried by a community through life's darkest moments. In this heartfelt conversation, Leigha shares how friends, family, and even strangers became the hands and feet of hope when they needed it most. T...

Heather is a mom, a soldier, and a member of the Story Night Board of Directors. She shares the story of a childhood and adolescence marked by abuse and trauma. By the age of 18, she had dropped out of high school and found herself pregnant by her drug-dealer boyfriend, who had just been arrested. Determined to create a different future for her daughter, Heather got clean, left an abusive relation...

Leigha's story takes us from California, where she was raised, to Georgia, where she met her husband, and finally to Oregon, where they dreamed of building their family. If you ask Leigha, "How many children do you have?" she will always answer, "Two," even though today you would only get to meet one of them. Leigha's son, Henry, was a micropremie, born weighing just 14 ounces. As days in the NICU...

Pamela shares a life marked by hardship, heartbreak, and ultimately, hope. She endured childhood abuse, raised three precious daughters, and experienced three failed marriages. Pamela spent much of her life feeling alone. Everything changed when she met Skip, the man who became her fourth husband and the love of her life at age 50. Their journey together faced another challenge when Skip was diagn...

In this episode, we share the recording from the Story Night event on April 30th, 2026 featuring Lindsay Cooper.  Lindsay is a wife and mother of five whose life changed in an instant. In 2022, her seven-year-old son was struck by a truck, resulting in a life altering traumatic brain injury. Although the grief was overwhelming, Lindsay managed to keep her thoughts steady. She is now a certified ma...

Hannah is a wife, mother, and radiologic technologist. She and her husband were overjoyed to learn they were expecting a baby and experienced a smooth pregnancy until the very end. In this episode, Hannah shares her traumatic birth experience and the concerns that arose shortly after their daughter’s arrival. What followed was a journey filled with tests, uncertainty, questions, and surgery, event...

In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Ginger — wife, mother, Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Esthetician, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and NLP Practitioner — to talk about resilience, grief, healing, and hope. Ginger shares her deeply personal journey through infertility and IVF, the devastating loss of her twin boys, and how that grief ultimately inspired the work she does today. She...

Brandie and her sister Karissa shared their childhood story of abuse and trauma in episode 47.  In this episode, Brandie picks up the story in her junior year of high school when she got pregnant at 16 years old.  No stranger to life's challenges, Brandie forged ahead as a young mom.  She married her boyfriend, finished high school, had more children, and found a successful career.  But more trial...

Sarah’s story is one of hidden struggle, radical transformation, and purpose reclaimed. Outwardly, she appeared to have it all—academic success, a thriving social life, and a promising future. But beneath the surface, she was battling the weight of abuse, trauma, and deepening addiction. In this episode, Sarah shares how a shocking faith conversion became the turning point that changed everything....

As a reporter for the local News Register, Starla has been listening to stories for two decades.  She shares about her journalism world, the changes she's seen over time, and how she found an unexpected treasure at a time when she assumed she would never marry.  Starla reminds listeners who struggle with a lack of confidence that people really aren't watching or judging them as much as they think....

Krystle is a wife, mom, and surromom who helps women through pregnancy, birth, and postpardum.  She has a fun and adventerous story covering several states and lifestyles.  Her life plans took a complete 180 after a volunteering trip to Alaska. Krystle reminds listeners that life's curveballs can be the greatest blessings. Thank you to our 2026 Headline Sponsor GrazeCraze ! Get connected and learn...

Pamela is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.  After being widowed in 2017, she suffered a series of painful chapters and spiraled into a period of depression and isolation.  Eventually, Pamela started reading and journaling and experienced the power of forgiveness.  Thank you to our 2026 Headline Sponsor GrazeCraze ! Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriend...

Gabby is a wife, mom, and dietitian who is very involved in her community.  At age 11, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.  Gabby was raised with a lot of fringe theology which led her to believe that her diabetes made her less valuable.  She shares her story of finding balance, health, and faith, and reminds listeners about the power of humility. Thank you to our 2026 Headline Sponsor GrazeCr...

Karissa shares her story of resilience, unexpected turns, and finding beauty in the hardest places. Shortly after marrying her husband and finally finding security, Karissa survived a terrifying attack by an intruder—an experience that reshaped her sense of safety and strength. Later, Karissa faced new challenges when her first daughter was born with a serious heart condition and Down syndrome, an...

In this recording from our January 29, 2026 live event, Veronica shares her powerful, open-hearted story of growing up Latina, welcoming her miracle children, and facing an overwhelming diagnosis. Through chapters marked by grief and fear, Veronica discovered deep peace and emerged stronger than ever. Her story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the strength found in life’s hardest moments....

Rae is our youngest guest yet on the Story Night Podcast! She is a foreign exchange student from Tunisia, spending 10 months in Oregon. Rae shares what life is like growing up in Tunisia and reflects on her experiences as a teenager navigating life in America. At just 17 years old, she has already discovered the power of building connections with people who are different from herself. Rae encourag...

Lisa is a wife, mom, and active member of her community who shares her journey as a teenage mom, a stepmom, and now a host mom. Along the way, she faced experiences that left her wounded, but through counseling and TMS therapy, she found healing. Lisa’s story encourages women to keep going and to pursue the support and healing they need. Learn more about  Lisa's food pantry  and the  the Willamett...

In this special sister-episode, Brandie and Karissa share about the trials and traumas of their childhood.  From abuse to neglect to homelessness, the odds were stacked against them.  But their sister bond and deep need for each other kept them going.  Brandie and Karissa remind listeners to lean on those who love and support you, and that no matter your circumstances, you can choose to make your...

What exactly is Story Night? What is the mission? How did it start and what's the future vision? Why should women tune in, attend events, get involved, or support the outreach? In this special episode, the Story Night Board of Directors - Jessica Campbell, Charity Becker, Debbie Munson, Analiese Goforth, and Heather Maytum - talk about the history, purpose, and vision of Story Night.  They remind...

BIG NEWS! Story Night is now a 501(c)(3) registered nonprofit charity! Story Night President Jessica launches the 2026 season by sharing the 'prequel' to her future live-event story and gives an update about this next chapter of Story Night. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get your free tickets to our next live event: Website Facebook Instagram Story Nig...

Angie shared the first part of her story on episode 38.  In this epsiode, she picks up the story after the birth of her miracle daughter and shares several more chapters of medical miracles as more and more diagnoses came.  Angie's story is a powerful reminder to find faith, humor, and hope in all situations. We hope you've enjoyed the 44 episodes of 2025... stay tuned for an exciting update when...

Jaime is a wife, mom, and school counselor.  She shares a story full of statistic-defying medical miracles, starting with a horrific accident at age 17 that would later affect her fertility. Little did Jaime know that there would be two miracle pregananies in her future, including a daughter who was supposed to be dead or paralyzed. She reminds women that they are so much stronger than they think...

Chelsey is a wife, mom, and business leader in the community.  She was born to a single mom with no other connection to any biological family and then adopted into a well known newspaper family.  Chelsey shares her business entrepreneurship journey, reminding listeners to be confident and believe in their goals, no matter where life takes them. Check out Chelsey's podcast The McMinnville Yacht Clu...

Morgan is 24 year old middle school teacher who has already lived a lot of life.  A survivor of childhood abuse, Morgan turned her pain into a passion to make a difference in the lives of her students.  She reminds listeners that they are not alone and that their circumstances do not define them.  There is always hope. Get connected and learn more about Story Night! Invite your girlfriends and get...

Anna is a wife, mom, and a strong leader in the community.  She shares her story of how her own heartache paved the way for her to help another family through the incredible gift of surrogacy.  She reminds listeners that their sufferings can lead them into compassion to help others. If you'd like to connect with Anna, please email storynighthope@gmail.com Get connected and learn more about Story N...