StoryTellers Live

On today’s podcast, Toma Ford Knight, from our Auburn/Opelika community, shares her wisdom and her heart as she recounts God’s faithfulness through the suffering and pain she has experienced in life. This is a story packed full of Scripture and layered with God’s truth… get ready to refocus your eyes and live for eternity!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: God will always comfort you IN your time of need. Memorize Scripture! God’s Word never returns void (Isaiah 55:11). When bad news comes we have a choice to make right then… get mad at God or choose to trust even when we don’t understand.   Listen to Susan Simon's story   Listen to Allison Holt's story   Become a Patreon Insider Become a Monthly Ministry Partner

Sometimes, the path God calls you on is full of twists and turns.   Allison Holt, from our Trussville, Alabama, community group, shares her journey of being a professional dancer and how God called her to an entirely different direction. Her story will challenge you to trust in God’s timing in ALL aspects of your life because His best is always your best.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Until you find Jesus, you will always chase something to fulfill you. Obedience to God’s calling can be a challenging path to take. Sometimes, you have to hit rock bottom in order for God to give you a firm place to stand.   RESOURCES Listen to the hymn "Trust and Obey"   Shop for merch and register for the upcoming Discover Your Story online workshop Become a Patreon Insider

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28   Happy 2024!   We hope you have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends and are transitioning into the new year with great expectations of what God has in store for you! Today’s podcast is the perfect story to reset your mind and focus your eyes on Jesus and the rest He is continually extending to you.   Courtney DeFeo, from Dallas, Texas, and host of the “Pardon the Mess” podcast, shares her journey of learning how to get off the treadmill of life and live from the peaceful vantage point of God’s perfect plan for her. If you are in a season of go, go, go, Courtney’s story will encourage you to slow down, be still with God, and listen intently for His guidance in your life.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The importance of discerning between what you can do and what God actually wants you to do. True margin and resting is a powerful healing agent. You don’t have to work and strive to earn God’s love.   RESOURCES :  Become a Monthly Ministry Partner Give to StoryTellers Live Become a Patreon Insider Shop the STL Bible Studies (and register for the upcoming Discover Your Story workshop)

In this repost originally aired on 9/7/22, ESPN sports reporter, Lauren Sisler, shares how God carried her through the tragic loss of both her parents, and how he taught her to embrace her story and unlock the shackles of shame she had been carrying for years.   Register for the Discover Your Story workshop with Robyn!   Give to StoryTellers Live   Become a Patreon Insider   Become a Monthly Ministry Partner  

We are five days away from the celebration of Jesus’ birth! From the team at StoryTellers Live, we pray blessings over you during this season and wish you a very Merry Christmas! Today’s podcast is a great reminder of the sovereignty of God’s plan and purpose for your life.   Kristen Caudle, from our Vestavia community, shares her journey of delivering four babies as a balanced translocation carrier (a rearrangement of chromosomes in her body) and how this affected each one of her children. Through her story, you will learn about her struggles as a carrier, but more importantly, you will see how sometimes God has uniquely built you for the challenges you will face in life.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: As the body of Christ, we were created to intercede for those who are struggling with the words to pray. Sometimes what you don’t want is exactly what you need. Don’t base your faith on the moments of life as God knows the entire story.   Become a Monthly Ministry Partner Become a Patreon Insider Shop for StoryTellers Live merch! Give to StoryTellers Live!  

Celebrate with us!   Today marks the 250th episode of StoryTellers Live, and we can’t wait for you to hear a podcast unlike any other!   We are excited to bring you a panel of past storytellers from our community group in Memphis, Tennessee - Kellie Turnage, Brandy Miller, and Nancy Holcomb share updates in their lives, what writing their story was like for them, and how God has used their story to teach them and others about who He is. Through their reflections, these women provide extensive wisdom and encouragement. Get yourself ready to take some notes!!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Your story and the experiences you have walked through are all His story, and you are called to share it. A large part of seeing who God is comes through reflecting and remembering how He has been present in your past. The sovereignty of God in your life is the soft pillow you lay your head on at night.   LINKS Nancy Holcomb's story (Episode 55) Brandy Miller's story (Episode 60) Kellie Turnage's story (Episode 85) Shop for STL merch Become a Patreon Insider Give to StoryTellers Live Become a Monthly Ministry Partner  

As believers when a loved one passes, we have the blessed assurance not only of their healing but also of the hope that one day we will see them again. Today’s podcast is a beautiful reminder of those truths.  Kelly Dailey, from our community group in Trussville, Alabama, shares her journey of seeing God’s providential hands throughout her life, especially as she walked alongside her husband during his battle with cancer. Through her story, you will be strengthened in your faith as you clearly see you serve a God Who provides long before you know what you need, and He will see you through until the end.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:  - The Lord your God goes with you. He will never leave you or forsake you. (Deuteronomy 31:8) - Oftentimes the promptings felt in your heart are direct stirrings from the Holy Spirit inside of you.  - God’s hands and feet are seen through the family and friends that surround us. LINKS :  Blessed Assurance hymn Become a Patreon Insider Give to StoryTellers Live! Become a Monthly Ministry Partner Shop for STL merch (including When God Shows Up Bible Studies!)  

As we approach the Advent season, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus, we thought today’s podcast would be a perfect reminder of God’s pursuing love and peaceful guidance.   Former professional tennis player and founder of Dream Court, Jessica Weyreuter, from our community group in Montgomery, Alabama, shares her story of how she met God and how He has led her (and continues to lead her) to a life of purpose. Through her journey, you will be reminded that the callings God places on your life won’t always be easy, but He will always come alongside you and see you through.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: God always meets you exactly where you are. You don’t have to understand the Bible for God to speak to you and use you. The gift of peace is often what God uses when He is calling you (or not calling you) to something.   LINKS   DreamCourt in Montgomery   Become a Patreon Insider   Give to StoryTellers Live Become a Monthly Ministry Partner

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” James‬ ‭1‬:‭2-4‬ ‭   Waiting 13 years for anything can be hard, to say the least, but when you’re waiting for your adopted child to come home, it can be devastatingly difficult.   Heather Junkin, from our community group in Homewood, Alabama, shares her and her husband’s journey of faith and obedience as they were called to adopt their son from Haiti. If you are in a season of persevering through a trial, this is a story you don’t want to miss!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: The call of obedience to God is not always an easy one to answer. If God called you, He will be faithful to show up. Surrounding yourself with the community of Christ always lightens the load when you are facing difficult trials and circumstances. Become a Patreon Insider   Give to StoryTellers Live   Give StoryTellers Live merch as Christmas gifts!   Become a StoryTellers Live monthly ministry partner  

Savannah Harrell, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, vulnerably shares her story of the difficulties her baby faced once born and then the struggles she faced while home and settling into motherhood. Her story reminds all of us of the importance of releasing our expectations to God and inviting Him into our reality.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Expectations you place on yourself can be detrimental to the reality God wants you to live in. A life of faith is a life of continual surrender. God longs for us to look to Him when we fall, not run away in shame, guilt, or embarrassment.   LINKS Become a Patreon Insider   Check out StoryTellers Live's new merch!   Give to StoryTellers Live