Stay ConnectedOn 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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Brandye's life was instantly altered nine years ago when it was discovered she had a cancerous tumor in her brain. As a wife and mom of three kids, living with a brain tumor and undergoing monthly chemo treatments, she has learned to relinquish all control of her life over to God and let Him be the driver. She lives with the motto... Pray. Believe. Expect. On days when it's hard to believe, her prayer is "Lord, increase my faith." And He hasn't let her down. (Recorded in Jackson, MS)
Margaret has battled the pressure of perfection since childhood, feeling a need to always present herself as a steady, reliable, dependable person who has it all together. But whenever that picture of her has been challenged, particularly by motherhood, shame and loneliness have crept in. As many moms will agree, the unpredictability of parenting can sometimes push us to our limits and stir up anger. But it's through this struggle with perfection and control that Margaret came face to face with who God is and who He made her to be. Margaret's story is a beautiful reminder that we are limited... but the God we worship is limitless. (Recorded in Memphis, TN)
Trafficked at the age of 17, Dixie found herself caught in a business built on deceit and manipulation. Pain, loneliness, and fear drove many of her decisions as she tried to survive. In her most desperate moments, she knew the God she had surrendered her life to as a young teen was with her... and He was showing her a way out. The path of recovery has been challenging, but she rejoices in God's faithfulness to continue the work He began in her. (Recorded at Birmingham 280 gathering)
During her struggle with infertility, Katie became overwhelmed with the process she described as "totally mind consuming." Through all the ups and downs, Katie began to question where God was in all of it. For some women, conceiving a baby is effortless. But for others, it's an emotional rollercoaster that only gets more intense with hormones, countless doctor appointments, perfectly timed injections, and more. Katie's discovery of God's goodness wasn't in an answered prayer but in His constant presence. (Recorded in Vestavia, AL)
Facing unimaginable health challenges, Lauren learned to choose joy in the difficult moments, trust God through circumstances beyond her control, and allow her sufferings to become a megaphone for her faith. Lauren's crisis was also interwoven with tiny miracles from the Lord, reminding us that we serve a God who is always working behind the scenes. (Recorded in Katy, TX)
Surprised by pregnancy as a sophomore in college, our storyteller Laura shares how God revealed hope and unconditional love through several unexpected developments... including her parents' gentle, grace-filled response to her news and the family God led her to when placing her baby for adoption. One of the most profound discoveries Laura made was that grief doesn't necessarily mean regret. This realization gave her freedom to acknowledge her sadness while also resting in confidence that she had done what was best for her son. (Recorded in Statesboro, GA)
Brandy began modeling when she was 13 years old (and still does today) but walked away from a lucrative contract at age 17, sensing God had something different for her. Her experiences in fashion led her to deeper questions about beauty, image, womanhood and identity, with a firm conviction that these should work together to reflect the One greater than ourselves. Through sharing her story, Brandy challenges us to think about who and what defines beauty for us. Her hope is that we would come to see how God desires to use us as physical and spiritual beings, made for something beautiful. (Recorded in Memphis)
Marti received the phone call that every parent hopes they'll never receive. After a 4-wheeler accident, her 18-year-old son had been severely injured. With her son facing an uncertain future as a quadriplegic, Marti and her family were forced to navigate a new reality. But in every moment, they witnessed God's presence and provision like never before.
Mandy shares how an unexpected yet precious gift from God became a catalyst for new life, new hope, and new opportunities... ultimately leading her to reconciliation with her past. (Recorded at the Birmingham 280 gathering)
Meredith shares her journey of finding balance with food, exercise, and body image. In preparation for her story, God took her a step further by showing her she could find stress release and peace solely in Him after an injury prevented her any type of exercise. Listen to her story to find out the key step in her process of finding freedom… freedom from diet pressures, body comparisons, emotional eating, guilt, and all those traps that steal our joy and confidence.
Find Meredith at @thepeachiespoon on Instagram.
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