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StoryTellers Live
by StoryTellers Live
On the StoryTellers Live podcast, everyday women share personal stories of the hope found in Jesus Christ. From stories about sorrow and suffering to redemption and joy, these real life encounters with the Lord reveal what God can do when we trust Him with the details of our lives. Listen in each Wednesday and the first Mondays of the month, and get ready for your faith to increase, for freedom in Christ to be found, and for your perspective to be shifted towards eternity!
Episodes
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Rooted in Hope: God Never Wastes Your Pain :: Ashley & Pete Jones' Story [Episode 391]
Life can change in an instant. A sudden diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, an unexpected illness, or a job loss can leave us wondering where hope can be found. But today's storytellers, Ashley and Pete Jones from our Fairhope, Alabama community, remind us of a powerful truth: God never wastes…
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Rooted in Hope: God Will Provide :: Jan Burcham's Story [Episode 390]
Has God ever called you to something that felt far beyond what you were equipped to handle? Today's storyteller, Jan Burcham from our Auburn, Alabama community, knows exactly what that feels like. If you're an Auburn fan, you likely remember the heartbreaking tragedy more than seven years ago…
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Rooted in Hope: God Redeems In the Wilderness :: Alvie McNair's Story [Episode 389]
Today on the podcast, we continue our Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises series with a powerful story from our newest StoryTellers Live community in North Dallas, Texas. Alvie McNair shares her journey through heartbreak, divorce, and a long custody battle - a season she calls her…
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Rooted in Hope: Chosen & Cherished :: Beth Glass' Story [Episode 388]
Looking for your value and worth in your appearance, your achievements, or the approval of others is an easy trap to fall into. Yet when we build our identity on the things of this world, we'll always come up empty. On this week's podcast, storyteller Beth Glass from our West Cobb community just...
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Rooted in Hope: Sustained by His Strength :: Jada Scruggs' Story :: [Episode 387]
As we continue our special series, Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises, today's story is a powerful reminder that even in life's deepest heartbreak, God remains our strength. Jada Scruggs shared her story at our newly established StoryTellers Live community in Nashville, Tennessee. With...
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Rooted in Hope: Fully Seen, Fully Loved :: Scarlet Stearns' Story [Episode 386]
We are so excited to welcome you back for a brand-new episode of StoryTellers Live! This fall, we're beginning a new series, Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises, where each week we'll take a closer look at a promise from Scripture and hear how God has faithfully lived it out in the life of...
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StoryTellers Live Season 9 Trailer
On the StoryTellers Live podcast, everyday women share personal stories of the hope found in Jesus Christ. From stories about sorrow and suffering to redemption and joy, these real life encounters with the Lord reveal what God can do when we trust Him with the details of our lives. Listen in each...
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Leslie Presson :: [Episode 385]
As we conclude our Where Hope Meets You: The Story Continues series, Katie sits down with Leslie Presson for a conversation about God's faithfulness through life's hardest seasons. Leslie's original story aired a little over three years ago and focused on the ways in which the Lord prepared her…
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Susan Simon :: [Episode 384]
We're nearing the end of our six-week series, Where Hope Meets You: The Story Continues, and today we're honored to bring you a conversation with Susan Simon. Susan first shared her story in Episode 136, The Scars That Shaped Me, and today she joins us again to reflect on how God has continued to...
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Rachel Temple :: [Episode383 ]
As we step into the second half of our Where Hope Meets You: The Story Continues series, we're sitting down today with Rachel Temple. Rachel's original story reflected God's pursuing love and her surrender to His grace. If you haven't heard it yet, you can listen here. Today, Rachel joins podcast...
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Juleigh Green :: [Episode 382]
We're in week three of our six-week series, The Story Continues, featuring contributors from our new devotional, Where Hope Meets You. Today, we sit down with Juleigh Green, who first shared her story nearly five years ago about her journey through cancer—not once, but twice. You can listen to…
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Kristy Bridgers :: [Episode 381]
Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Kristy Bridgers :: [Episode 381] Today, we are in week two of our special podcast series featuring Storytellers from our new devotional, Where Hope Meets You. In this episode, podcast host Katie Dunn reconnects with Kristy Bridgers, who first...
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Where Hope Meets You Series: The Story Continues with Alesha Hollinger :: [Episode 380]
For the next six weeks on the StoryTellers Live podcast, we'll be sitting down with several of the storytellers featured in our new devotional, Where Hope Meets You. Our prayer is that through these conversations, you'll be reminded that no story is beyond the reach of God's grace and that His...
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Surrender and Follow - A Story of Finding Your Identity in Christ :: Ashley Stockard's Story :: [Episode 379]
Surrendering our plans to the Lord is rarely easy. Every step can be met with questions, doubts, and fears that press in on our decisions. And yet, as today's storyteller reminds us, it is in surrender that we discover true freedom. On today's podcast, Ashley Stockard, who shared at our Vestavia,...
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From a Music Career to Ministry: A Couple's Story of Calling, Marriage, and Purpose :: Sara & Chris Ekiss' Story :: [Episode 378]
Today, we're excited to bring you a unique and powerful story from our Tupelo, Mississippi community. Sara and Chris Ekiss share their individual faith journeys, how the Lord brought them together, and the ways He deepened their faith early in their marriage. When Chris sensed God calling him…
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God's Steady Faithfulness :: Beth Tappan's Story [Episode 377]
In today's episode, we're reminded that the hardest and most unexpected parts of life are often where we experience God's presence most deeply. Beth Tappan, who serves on our Charleston, South Carolina community team, shares her story of growing up in an adoptive family and the profound influence...
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When Addiction Hits Close to Home :: Lindsey Cross' Story :: [Episode 376]
Addiction touches countless families. Nearly half of U.S. adults say they've had a close friend or family member struggle with drug or alcohol dependency. Yet even in the darkest places, there is real hope, healing, and redemption through Jesus. In today's episode, Lindsey Cross, who shared at…
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God is Writing Your Child's Story - A Mother's Reflection on Her Son's Dyslexia Journey : Julie Tapscott's Story [Episode 375]
Nearly 20% of school-aged children in the U.S. are affected by dyslexia, making it the most common learning disability—yet for many families, the journey can feel overwhelming and isolating. In today's episode, Julie Tapscott, who shared at our Vestavia, Alabama gathering, opens up about her…
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Be Still and Hear God :: Joanne Bell's Story :: [Episode 374]
In a world full of noise and busyness, learning to be still before the Lord can feel difficult. Joanne Bell from our Storytellers Live community in Jackson, Mississippi, shares how God taught her the discipline of listening for His voice through seasons of deep hardship, from walking through a...
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Saved From Alcohol Addiction- A Story of Surrender :: Penny Thorne's Story [Episode 373]
Penny Thorne, who shared at our community group in Raleigh, North Carolina, grew up with a strong foundation of faith but quietly believed the lie that she had to earn God's love by being good enough. That pressure followed her into adulthood, where she soon discovered alcohol helped to ease her...
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Choosing to Believe God - Trusting Through the Loss of a Child :: Beverly May's Story [Episode 372]
In seasons of deep grief, faith can feel less like certainty and more like a daily choice. Yet even the smallest seed of faith can grow into something that bears witness to God's goodness. On today's podcast, Beverly May from our community in Auburn, Alabama, vulnerably shares her journey through...
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Dismantling My Pride :: Emma Flaugher's Story [Episode 371]
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...
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He Has Overcome - An Easter Story of Loss and Restoration :: Anna Meade Harris' Story [Episode 370]
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...
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Turning Pain into Peace, Purpose, and Freedom - Growing Up with an Incarcerated Parent :: Miranda Andrews' Story [Episode 369]
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…
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Hope in the Hard - A Story of Surrender and the Presence of God :: Sarah Waller's Story [Episode 368]
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...
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Praying When God Feels Silent - A Mother's Story of Trust: Leslie Hedge :: [Episode 367]
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...
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God's Kindness in Unexpected Motherhood:: Lauren Kelly's Story :: [Episode366]
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…
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Equipped by God - A Caregiver's Story of Alzheimer's: Jennifer Roberts [Episode 365]
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...
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Building Endurance, Character, and Hope - A Story of Faith and Ulcerative Colitis: Anna Catherine Brenny :: [Episode 364]
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,...
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When God Levels the Path: A Heart Transplant Story of Faith:: Wendy & Chip Frazier:: [Episode 363]
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...
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The God Who Heals Completely: Erin Hindman's Story :: [Ep. 362]
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…
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Sometimes God Says No: Ginny Reed's Story :: [Episode 361]
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...
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Unexplainable Hope -A Story of Marriage Reconciliation: Kate Galat :: [Episode 360]
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...
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My Mess is His Message - A Story from a Recovering Alcoholic: Helen Hanson Smith :: [Episode 359]
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.…
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An Unexpected Vocation- A Story of the Lord's Provision: Kristin Gee:: [Episode 358]
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…
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A Reflection on Life After Turning 50 : Amy Bates' Story:: [Episode 357]
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…
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Embracing the Love of God: Anna Rogers Boozer's Story:: [Episode 356]
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...
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The Peace and Hope that Only Comes from Jesus: Joy Tyner's Story :: [Epiosde 355]
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…
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Wake-Up Call - A Story of Adoption and God's Provision: Cassie Connelly ::[Episode 354]
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…
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From My Way to God's Way - A Story of Going from Fear to Faith: Emily Watkins' Story
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...
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First Monday Story- A Second Chance at Life- A Story of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease :: Kristen Jones :: [Episode 352]
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…
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The Anchor of Hope: Emily Curzon's Story :: {Episode 351]
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...
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Trust in the Lord - A Story of Forgiveness, Healing, and Reconciliation: Stephanie Gaiters' Story :: [Episode 350]
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...
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God Will Be Glorified: A Story of Prayer and Healing:: Karen Edwards :: [Episode 349]
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...
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Taking Your Thoughts Captive: Piper Rinehart's Story :: [Episode 348]
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...
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First Monday Story: God Prepares You - A Story About the Loss of a Child :: Joni Cheney :: [Episode 347]
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,...
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From a Life of Effort to a Life of Grace: Courtney Ballard :: [Episode 346]
Today's episode wraps up our three-week "Religion to Relationship" series, and, once again, it focuses our eyes on the beauty of God's grace and how this gift plays a key role in our relationship with Him. Courtney Ballard, from our Tupelo, Mississippi community, grew up as a pastor's kid, always...
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Defined by His Grace: Rachel Temple's Story :: [Episode 345]
Today's podcast places us in the middle of our three-week series "Religion to Relationship", and it's a story many of us can fall victim to - "if I'm just good enough for God, I'll earn His favor and His blessing over my life." Rachel Temple, from our Pinehurst, North Carolina community, shares…
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Freedom Found - A Journey from Mormonism to Christianity: Linda Friedman's Story :: [Episode 344]
10/15/2025 Today, we are excited to kick off a three-week series of stories, entitled "Religion to Relationship" with Jesus Christ. Linda Friedman, from our Raleigh, North Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of growing up in Taiwan with a Taoist and Buddhist foundation, how her...
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The Peace That Passes Understanding: Alesha Hollinger's Story :: [Episode 343]
Today's episode on the podcast is unlike any other we have had, and it's one you definitely don't want to miss! Alesha Hollinger, from our West Cobb community just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, shares her unbelievable story of being shot in the face by a gunman on May 3, 2023 - a day she also...
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On the StoryTellers Live podcast, everyday women share personal stories of the hope found in Jesus Christ. From stories about sorrow and suffering to redemption and joy, these real life encounters with the Lord reveal what God can do when we trust Him with the details of our lives. Listen in each Wednesday and the first Mondays of the month, and get ready for your faith to increase, for freedom in Christ to be found, and for your perspective to be shifted towards eternity!
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