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She Speaks Stories
by She Speaks Stories
We believe stories change lives.
Episodes
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Episode 265: When the Life You Planned Falls Apart
From the outside, Jody Allen and her husband looked like the average Christian couple—raising a family, serving in church, and building a life together. Behind closed doors, however, Jody was facing the painful reality of her husband's pornography addiction, deception, and betrayal. Eventually…
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Episode 264: Finding God in the Trenches
What happens when grief doesn't come one loss at a time—but in layers? Author Jen Conrad joins Katie and Cindy to share about a season of compound grief that included the sudden loss of her family's business and financial security, broken friendships, the heartbreak of being unable to bring home...
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Episode 263: When Grief Wasn’t the End
Tracey Smith spent years searching for the love, security, and sense of worth she longed for. When she reached a place where she no longer wanted to live, she prayed for a child—someone she could pour her love into. God answered with her beautiful daughter, Treasury. Then, at just three years…
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Episode 262: When Love Means Leaving
Julianne entered marriage believing she knew what her life would look like. But years of painful relationship dynamics, fear, and confusion eventually left her wondering what she was doing wrong—and desperately asking God to restore what was broken. In this vulnerable conversation with Katie and...
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Episode 261: New Season Start Up: Family, Fun, Friends & Faith with Katie & Julia
Katie and Julia got together to catch up on the summer and introduce our upcoming Fall Season! In this episode they chat about Julia's trek to Alaska, God's provision, brownies, our need for community, and the pivotal choice of sitting in Chair #3 and delighting in God. Pull up a chair and join…
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Episode 260: Wrapped in Grace: Two Blanket Stories of God's Faithfulness with new co-host Cindy
What can two ordinary blankets teach us about the extraordinary love of God? In this special summer episode, Katie and new co-host Cindy each share a deeply personal story about a blanket that became a powerful reminder of God's presence during seasons of suffering. From a hospital room during…
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Episode 259: Throwback Episode with Jennifer Stovall
Join us for our throwback episode #218, originally released in 2024, A Story of Finding God (Even When It's Hard) with Jennifer Stovall. There’s nothing wrong with adoring your family and wanting everyone to stay close and be happy. In fact, most mothers would agree that’s our hearts greatest...
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Episode 258: Throwback Episode with Michele Husfelt
Join us for our throwback episode #6, originally released in 2018, as Michele shares about a new ministry opportunity she and her husband stepped into through Apartment Life in Washington, D.C. Apartment Life creates community within apartment buildings by helping residents build meaningful...
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Episode 257: Special Summer Episode - Meet the New Co-Hosts (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our special summer series, Katie welcomes back a familiar voice to the She Speaks Stories kitchen table—former co-host and fan favorite, Portia Allen. Joined by new co-host Michele, the conversation feels like a joyful reunion among friends as they catch up on life, ministry, family,...
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Episode 256: Special Summer Episode - Meet the New Co-Hosts (Part 1)
This summer, exciting changes are coming to the She Speaks Stories podcast! While Julia settles into her family's new adventure in Alaska, Katie introduces a wonderful group of women who will be joining the kitchen table as occasional co-hosts in future episodes. In this special bonus episode,...
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Episode #255: Stories of Making Decisions with Cindy Laenger
We had the best time chatting today with Cindy Laenger! She has such a beautiful soul and genuinely comes to the table with incredibly encouraging one-liners. As she walked us through her spiritual story that rises and falls, ebbs and flows, she shares phrases that helped her unlock truth in her...
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Episode #254: Stories of Making Decisions with Jacqueline Williams
Sometimes life hits hard, and we really feel stuck or unable to improve. In this episode, Jacqueline Williams joins us to share her story of being an overcomer. She was born with an extreme birth defect and had to endure 24 surgeries before the 7th grade! She lived at the hospital for most of her...
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Episode #253: Stories of Making Decisions with Lauren Burns
Life is full of decisions, and that is why this theme has brought us such a variety of guests and stories. On today’s episode we have Lauren Burns, who was kidnapped as a child by her father and taken to Jordan. Not only does her story have us on the edge of our seats because of the kidnapping…
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Episode #252: Stories of Making Decisions with Cally Logan
We’ve been talking with so many great guests on our theme of Making Decisions, and today we have the lovely Cally Logan. She’s an author, speaker and teacher with such a great perspective on what it looks like to walk with Jesus. Sometimes we want the big and loud “signs” from God but Cally…
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Episode #251: Stories of Decision Making with Amanda Hope Haley
Hey Friends, as we continue our theme of Making Decision we are delighted with the guests that God is bringing to our podcast. Today we have Amanda Hope Haley, who is a blast to hang out with, but also brings a very unique perspective of someone who explores the intersections of archaeology and…
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Episode #250: Stories of Decision Making with Katherine Maribeth
We have another great episode in our current theme of Making Decisions! Today, Katherine Maribeth joins us to talk with us about her book, “Wayward Daughters” and all the decision making that was involved in her own life and in writing the book. Her book is a multigenerational memoir and the...
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Episode #249: Stories of Making Decisions with Kay Sumner
Hey Friends, today we are sharing our chat with Kay Sumner, one of the producers behind the famous Dog Whisperer show and a newly released documentary Survivors. Kay walks us through her small decisions that lead to big opportunities and examples of how encouragement can do a world of wonders for...
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Episode #248: Stories of Making Decisions with Elaine
In this season of Decision Making we are absolutely enjoying the diversity of stories! Today we have Elaine join us to share her unique story of breaking free from a doomsday, fear-based cult that she was raised in. She shares what steps she had to take to get through the confusion of...
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Episode #247: Stories of Making Decisions with Rebecca George
We are continuing our season’s theme of Decision Making and delighting in all the guests that have been joining us! Today we have Rebecca George who loves connecting with women which led to her calling to be a communicator. Which is not just to share her thoughts and wisdom, but she writes…
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Episode #246: Stories of Making Decisions with Katie M. Reid
As we continue our theme of Making Decisions we were SO pleased to have Katie M. Reid join us! Not only is Katie a fabulous person to chat with, but she also has written a bible study all about making decisions! She really has spent some time in her life accepting grace and the wisdom in how to...
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Episode #245: Stories of Making Decisions with Philip Nation
As you know, our podcast is called SHE Speaks Stories but we love it when a HE can come on and share his story with us! Philip Nation joins our love for storytelling by sharing the steps he’s made in his life that brought him from a shy kid to an educated speaker. He brings to light the…
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Episode #244: Stories of Decision Making with Julie Condliffe
As you may know, this season is filled with such an eclectic mix of stories all centered around decision making! After the recordings, our co-hosts, Katie and Julia, talk about how the episode went and have been personally impacted and wow’d at what God is showing them through these women’s...
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Episode #243: Stories of Making Decisions with Lori Melton
It’s always fun to make new connections and hear new stories! (At least we think so, because that’s what this podcast is all about!) When today’s guest, Lori Melton, agreed to share her story we had no idea how many incredible connections we would be making. Lori is an author, podcaster and...
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Episode #242: Stories of Making Decisions with Dr. Kimberly LeHew
Hey Friends! This should come as no surprise, but we have another epic episode for you! Today we have the very lovely and knowledgeable Dr. Kimberly LeHew! This episode is all about health and the impact our decisions can make ON our health, and the importance of making decisions FOR our health....
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Episode #241: Stories of Decision Making with Myshel Wilkins
This season when we sit down with guests to discuss the topic of making decisions we have been blown away by the unique and powerful perspective they’ve brought, and not only does today’s episode fit that perfectly, but it also steps deeper into some practical application! Myshel Wilkens is...
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Episode #240: BONUS EPISODE with Bjou Mushengezi
Friends, we are here for a BONUS episode to join with our dear friend Bjou Mushengezi and talk about her Moseka Action Project Gala on October 25, 2025! We want as many people to attend and become educated about the tragedies happening in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, but also be...
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Episode #239: Stories of Decision Making with Laine Lawson Craft
Friends, join us as we chat it up with Laine Lawson Craft! Laine walks us through two pivotal decision making times in her life that, as she looks back, literally brought life into her dead marriage and a chance at life for her three prodigal children. Decisions are a huge part of our lives, but...
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Episode #238: A Bonus Episode to Support Gwen Curtis
A couple years after the start of our podcast, after Katie and Susan got it going and saw all of these stories changing lives, Gwen joined the team of storytellers. In God’s perfect providence Gwen added an element of creativity that the podcast needed as the story curator. Fast forward to Katie...
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Episode #237: Stories of Decision Making with Rosann Coulon
As we dive into our NEW season with the theme all about decisions we really could not have started with a better guest if we tried! Rosann Coulon joins us in this episode where we talk about how decisions that she made opened up doors for change, hope and the ability to encourage others! She was…
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Stories of Making Decisions INTRO Episode #236 with Katie Hawkins and Julia Sifers
Katie and Julia are so excited to share with you our new theme for not just the fall season of 2025, but also the spring of 2026! Yes, this theme has piqued the interest of so many that our guest list overflowed past the fall dates all the way through our spring calendar and we are not…
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Episode #235: A Summer of Sharing Stories and Intro of our New Theme! with Katie and Julia
Hey Friends! Katie Hawkins and Julia Sifers start off our new season with some stories of how they've continued to learn from and share stories in OTHER ways besides our podcast. From the zoom book club, to other podcasts and even the Netflix series The Crown, our gal pals talk about all the ways...
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Episode #234: Stories of Loneliness with Heather Myers
This season has been full of guests with stories of loneliness. Even though it’s not fun to feel lonely, we have had a blast talking with each guest because they all shared what happens during a time of loneliness or one the other side of it. And although all of these stories are unique they all...
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Episode #233: Stories of Loneliness with Lisa Steven
Have you ever wondered why you had to go through a hard time in your life? Today’s guest, Lisa Steven, wondered that as a child when a tragic situation hit her family. And again, when she was a teen and found out she was pregnant. But God put incredible people in her life who did not judge her,...
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Episode #232: Stories of Loneliness with Becky Harling
Becky Harling joins us in our series of Stories of Loneliness with great perspective and practical advice on how to walk out of a season of being lonely. She’s full of wisdom on the topic because after “clarifying” season of cancer, God walked her through moving beyond elements causing her...
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Episode #231: Stories of Loneliness with Jen Brooks
As we continue to share Stories of Loneliness, we are delighted to have Jen Brooks as our guest. Jen has coped with loneliness starting from childhood, that grew to insecurity and her attempt to numb and deal with it on her own. That is, until she met Jesus and literally “shut the door” on her…
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Episode #230: Stories of Loneliness with Jennifer Wing
Today we had the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Wing, who has been through some back to back seasons of loneliness mostly due to chronic fatigue and other unknown illnesses. Everyone has different reactions to hard times, and one of Jennifer’s was being angry at God. But instead of pretending...
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Bonus Episode with Kelly Minter!
We’re so excited to share this Bonus Episode about the upcoming NorthStar Women’s Conference and give you a chance to hear a little from our featured speaker, Kelly Minter, herself! Kelly is deeply passionate about teaching the Bible and believes it permeates all of life. AND she's coming to...
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Episode #299: Stories of Loneliness with Jess Ronne
Life is full of seasons, and in today’s episode we hear from Jess Ronne, who uses the four seasons to walk us through caregiving. Winter hits with the hard truth of a diagnosis, Spring shows up when we find our new normal, Summer blasts with a wave of intensity and change, but then Fall walks…
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Episode #228: Stories of Loneliness with Brenda Yoder
Here we are with another great episode in our series: Stories of Loneliness, with a fantastic guest: Brenda Yoder. Brenda is part of the 3rd largest Amish community in Shipshewana, Indiana, which has also been voted the number one midwest tourist destination in 2025. Why do so many people flock…
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Episode #227: Stories of Loneliness with Amy Tromba
This episode’s guest is our friend from this past summer’s bookclub! Last June we were chatting with Amy about the Mr. Roger’s book that we’d read and we just knew we had to get Amy on the podcast. Amy is full of fun energy and authentic truth. She spent years wrestling removing a deeply impacted...
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Episode 226: Stories of Loneliness with Kristina Kotlus
In this new episode Katie and Julia continue to chat with guests, aka their new best friends, about times of loneliness. Kristina Kotlus joins them today to talk about her story when she discovered she had brain cancer and her journey of finding an, as she calls it “ an ‘Even If’ faith”. During...
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Episode #225: Stories of Loneliness with Lauren Fernandez
Katie and Julia are excited to begin a theme of loneliness in this new season. Well, excited to be together chatting with new friends, not really excited that so many of us have had such hard and lonely times in our lives. It’s no coincidence that Katie and Julia are continuing to learn so much...
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Episode #224: Katie Hawkins and Jennifer Stovall talk with Jessica about Overcoming Addiction
Katie sits down with a new GUEST host and previous guest, the lovely Jennifer Stovall to chat with their friend, Jessica. Jessica felt lost until she encountered Dana at a Rappahannock Regional Jail event where Dana shared her testimony. For the first time, Jessica heard that freedom was not just…
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Episode #223: Lynn Wyvill
Poetry Book Review with Lynn Wyvill In this episode we hear from Lynn as she walks us through her experience of finding God. She says, “God was present even when I wasn’t aware of it.” And when she looks back and all the steps, she can clearly see him guiding her closer and closer to him. She...
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Happy New Year Episode #222: Out with the Old and In with the New!
Well here we are in 2025! And we are so excited to share with you a little bit of where we’ve been and where we are heading as a podcast! We’re wrapping up two themes from 2024: a season focusing on breaking free from addiction, and a mini Christmas season focusing on epic books to read and…
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Episode #221: Christmas Book Gift Ideas with the Flaherty Fam: Anne Angel, Bethany Peterson & Matthew Flaherty Part Two
You've waited long enough! Join us in the PART 2 of one of the most fun episodes Katie and Julia have recorded this year! If you missed Part 1, go enjoy that first, and then come back for this episode, where Katie and Julia continue chatting with Katie's two nieces and her nephew about their…
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Episode #220: Christmas Book Gift Ideas with the Flaherty Fam: Anne Angel, Bethany Peterson & Matthew Flaherty Part One
We see a lot of “joy” written and sung about during the holidays, and if there’s an episode filled with joy, it’s this one! What a JOYous time Katie and Julia had chatting it up with the Flaherty fam! (So much laughing!) Normally we have one guest, and occasionally we’ve had two guests, but never...
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Episode #219: Christmas Gift Book Ideas with Katie and Julia
Today’s episode is so fun! Join in on Katie and Julia, sipping their morning coffees and chatting about what some of their favorite books are, not only ones they’ve enjoyed but books they truly think would make fantastic Christmas presents for you and your loved ones! We also give you all a…
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Episode #218: A Story of Finding God (Even When It's Hard) with Jennifer Stovall
There’s nothing wrong with adoring your family and wanting everyone to stay close and be happy. In fact, most mothers would agree that’s our hearts greatest desire. Jennifer shares with us what happens when you hold on that a little too tightly and how God brought her back to Him through lots of...
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Episode #217: Redemption from Addiction with Dana Brown (a part two!)
Four years ago, in 2020, Dana chatted with us on our podcast and we were thrilled to have her back on to share more about her story and the incredible things God has done in her life. Dana is full of wisdom and reminds us that “shame and guilt have no control anymore because God created us and HE...
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