The Story Partners Podcast

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S3 | E2 - What's in a Name? Mar 27, 2025

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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 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 Partners makes short documentary films.

Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.

If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

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S3 | E1 (Pt. 2) - Killing in the Name of God: Former Hezbollah Member Meets Jesus, Part 2 Mar 20, 2025

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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 Javid’s YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@theafshinjavid

Feature Film releasing in May 2025, that shares part of Afshin Javid’s Story:

https://www.showmeyourglory.com/

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 Partners makes short documentary films.

Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.

If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

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S3 | E1 (Pt. 1) - Killing in the Name of God: Former Hezbollah Member Meets Jesus, Part 1 Mar 13, 2025

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Afshin Javid grew up in Iran under strict Islamic law. He loved Allah and was willing to kill, and even die for him. After a supernatural encounter, he starts to question everything and the foundation of his faith begins to crumble. *Listener discretion is advised*

Warning: This episode deals with the topics of Islamic martyrdom and violence; listener discretion is advised.

For more information about Afshin Javid:

Afshin Javid’s Website:

https://afshinjavid.com/

Afshin Javid’s YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@theafshinjavid

Feature Film releasing in May 2025, that shares part of Afshin Javid’s Story:

https://www.showmeyourglory.com/

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 Partners makes short documentary films.

Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.

If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

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Season 3 - Kick Off Mar 06, 2025

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Join us as we kick off Season 3! In this episode, Walt and Annie chat about all things Story Partners - how we got into this work, why we create this podcast, and what you can look forward to in Season 3. It’s an informal conversation where you’ll get a little more behind-the-scenes info with co-founders Walt and Annie Manis.

Our first story in Season 3 releases one week from today!

Bonus Episode - Tim Halfin Oct 10, 2024

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Tim Halfin heard that a local boy had been missing for three days. Unexpectedly, God spoke to Tim and told him to go into the woods near his house and look for the boy...

Listen to this special bonus episode from our friends at the GOD OUT LOUD Podcast, where Tim Halfin shares the remarkable story of hearing and obeying the voice of God.

Season 2 - That's a Wrap! Jun 20, 2024

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Can you believe we’re already through Season 2? Weren’t those stories amazing?! It’s been so cool to hear from The Story Partners Podcast Community about how these stories have encourage you and shaped your faith. We love what we get to do and are so excited for what God has in store in the future.

Thanks for following along with this season. If you have any friends or family who don’t know about us, please share this Podcast with them. We would love for these stories of God’s faithfulness to reach many new listeners.

Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

TikTok: @StoryPartners

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

S2 | E12 - The Road to Freedom Jun 13, 2024

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As a new teacher in Midland, Texas, Matt Slavik was in charge of driving a carload of kids to Zion National Park for a school trip. Around 2am he woke up on the side of the road, disoriented and asking, “What happened?” The answer was devastating.

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.

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S4 | E3 (Pt. 1) - Kinks in the Heart: Straightening Out a Twisted Life

S4 | E3 (Pt. 2) - Kinks in the Heart: Straightening Out a Twisted Life

Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

TikTok: @StoryPartners

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

S2 | E11 (Pt. 2) - Exploited Jun 06, 2024

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Simone Halpin reached for the sex worker and earnestly pleaded, “You don’t have to do this!”. The woman’s eyes said everything: “Yes I do. You have no idea what my life is like.”

At that moment, the questions flooded into Simone’s mind, but one thing she knew to her core – THIS is not right.

This is this special two-part episode, so if you missed last week’s episode (the first part of this story), be sure to check it out before listening to this one.

Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Simone Halpin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House. Naomi’s House is a nonprofit organization in the Chicago area whose mission is to help women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation find freedom, healing and a fresh start. To learn more about Naomi’s House, visit www.NaomisHouse.org.

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 Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

TikTok: @StoryPartners

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

S2 | E11 (Pt. 1) - Exploited May 30, 2024

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Simone Halpin's unsteady home life taught her at an early age that she had to be independant and take care of herself. Wanting to fit in, she falls in with the wrong crowd thinking that they really cared for her, only to find out that she was mistaken.

This is this special two-part episode. This episode tells the story of Simone's early life, and how her own history would prepare her for the work that God would later call her into. Be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the story.

Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

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 Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

TikTok: @StoryPartners

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

S2 | E10 (Pt. 2) - When Church Hurts May 23, 2024

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After years of searching for truth, Jason and Katherine Grote come to faith in Christ. Eager to get involved in community and grow in their new faith, they find a small church and immediately dive in. Things were great at first, but as time went on, they start to realize that everything was not as it once seemed.

This is this special two-part episode, so if you missed last week’s episode (the first part of this story), be sure to check it out before listening to this one.

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 Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.

Connect with us:

Instagram: @Story_Partners

Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry

TikTok: @StoryPartners

Website: StoryPartners.org

Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

Producers: Walt and Annie Manis

Editor: Walt Manis

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