The Story Partners Podcast

Natasha Perryman was a young girl full of fears, unsure of the world around her. Then a call from God sent her on a journey of adoption, global missions, and tests of faith she never could have imagined.   Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them.  It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of...

Eric Peacock was a preacher’s kid, raised under the shadow of a man who was one person in the pulpit and another behind closed doors. In public, his father was a model of faith but at home, he was abusive, justifying his violence in God’s name. Confused, hurt, and angry, Eric began to question everything he had been taught and set out on a journey to confront the God he thought he knew. Welcome to...

When a tragic accident leaves a man dead, respected community member Connie Calhoun suddenly finds herself possibly facing prison time for a crime she insists she didn’t commit. As public outrage grows, the question becomes unavoidable: is she really who they say she is? Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them.  It is our...

Caleb Bryant’s life was in chaos. Addicted to drugs and porn, he became interested in dark supernatural things and unwittingly put himself and his roommates in harm's way. Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them.  It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of the storyteller.  This isn’t a ba...

Caleb Bryant was a preacher’s kid desperate for his father’s approval. Behind the mask of perfection, he carried secrets too heavy to share. Consumed by insecurity and shame, he dove deeper into addiction to numb the pain. But when God began to call him out of hiding, Caleb’s carefully constructed world started to unravel. Content Warning: This episode is not suitable for children. Listener discre...

Maryam Rostampour-Keller was a young woman in Iran searching for God. When she couldn’t find Him through Islam, she cried out in desperation—and He answered. That call would send her on a journey of faith and defiance that led straight into the heart of Iran’s most notorious prison. Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them...

Tom Tarrants was a committed white supremacist and member of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Now, sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, Tom plans his escape. Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them. It is our hope that as you listen, you are fully immersed into the world of the storyteller.  This isn’t a back-fo...

Episode Description Tom Tarrants was a committed white supremacist and member of the White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. Armed with hate and ready to die for the cause, he sets out to murder a member of the opposition. But little does he know he’s walking into a trap. Welcome to The Story Partners Podcast - a show featuring stories of transformation told by the people who lived them. It is our hope...

Join us as we kick off Season 4! In this episode, Walt and Annie chat about all things Story Partners – how we got into this work, why we created this podcast, and what you can look forward to in Season 4. It’s an informal conversation where you’ll get a little more behind-the-scenes info with co-founders Walt and Annie Manis. We hope that the stories in Season 4 will encourage your faith and help...

The Story Partners Podcast is an immersive storytelling experience that brings to life true stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by Jesus.  These Christian testimonies are raw, moving, and powerful – told with authenticity and depth.  With no interview questions, no interruptions, just beautifully crafted, uninterrupted storytelling, each story is a testament to faith, resilien...

The Story Partners Podcast is an immersive storytelling experience that brings to life true stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by Jesus.  These Christian testimonies are raw, moving, and powerful – told with authenticity and depth.  With no interview questions, no interruptions, just beautifully crafted, uninterrupted storytelling, each story is a testament to faith, resilien...

Faced with the fragility of life, Reuben Shekwonyadu asks God a big question. God shows up in incredible ways and takes Reuben on the ride of his life. Want to connect with Reuben directly? Reach out to him at: https://www.facebook.com/rshekwo/ The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone...

Erik Brown was talented, smart and successful. Everything was going well for him. He had big dreams and a big plan… and it was actually working. But, once he got there, he was asked a question that had the power to undo everything…   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life...

Joey Castillo’s father reveals a secret power that is anything but natural. In his desire to become a real man, Joey desperately seeks what his father has… the thing he believes he truly needs.   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope th...

Feeling unloved and unknown, Roberta Castillo goes from one abuser to the next. She has to walk a road that is messy and full of pain, but when she least expects it, Jesus breaks in to her story.   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope...

You know when you plan and then everything changes? Well, something came up. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus.   We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way.   Along with this podcast, Story...

Judy Van Rooy watches as her daughter, Cammie, comes to death’s door, time after time. Like every mother, Judy desperately wants to her daughter to live, but that is not in her control.   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this...

After surviving the biggest battle of her life, Cammie Jarvis starts to experience normal life for the first time. But everything is upended with a single doctor’s visit, and now she’s back in the fight of her life. It seems this could be the end of her time on earth… but God has a miracle in mind.   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. E...

From her earliest memories, Cammie Jarvis battled an extremely rare form of cancer. Her entire life was a fight to survive, but things took a dark turn and she found herself considering the unimaginable…     The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus...

In the midst of a civil war in Lebanon, Jean Louis Kassis finds himself in a world of chaos. Desperately searching for unconditional love, he experiences the opposite at every turn. Wrongfully imprisoned and enduring extreme torture, Jean Louis thinks his life could be ending, but really it is just the beginning…   The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people wh...

In this heartfelt episode, Melody Green opens up about her extraordinary life alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Keith Green. Through intimate stories of love, adventure, and unwavering faith, she invites us into the moments that defined their journey—along with the profound loss that changed everything.     To listen to the rest of the story: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/melody-green...

Lindsey Jackson’s life was going according to her plan: she fell in love, married young and was pregnant with her first child. However, her plan was turned upside down when her son’s delivery didn’t go the way she expected. Walking through this experience prepared Lindsey for the shock of her life - something she could have never imagined… Lindsey is now a licensed therapist, you can learn more an...

At an extremely low moment in Jonathan Gray’s life, he has a supernatural experience with God that he cannot shake. Jonathan has to find out who this God really is, so he goes on a quest for truth… and that’s when things start to get really weird… Resources Jonathan Recommends: “The Beautiful Side of Evil” - Johanna Michaelsen   https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Side-Evil-Johanna-Michaelsen/dp/0890...

Elmira Javid was driven out of her home country, Iran, by war. Now, as a refugee in Germany, she finds herself completely alone – far from family, friends and the Islamic faith she’s so devoted to. One night, as she is weeping in despair, someone new steps into her life, and everything changes. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each ep...

In Prison, Jesus physically came to Afshin Javid and his whole world turns upside down. A man who used to be wholeheartedly committed to Islam, Afshin now cannot stop talking about Jesus to everyone he meets. This begins a whole new adventure in Afshin’s life – full of unbelievable twists and turns. For more information about Afshin Javid: Afshin Javid’s Website: https://afshinjavid.com/ Afshin Ja...