The Story Partners Podcast

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S2 | E10 (Pt. 1) - When Church Hurts May 16, 2024

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Jason Grote was a quirky kid who didn’t fit in. Katherine was a dancer with an independent mind. They were an unlikely couple, but both were drawn to spiritual things and wanted to know the truth. Against all odds, they ended up together and both came to faith in Jesus in the most unexpected way.

This is this special two-part episode, so be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the story.

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 | E9 - The Encounter May 02, 2024

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When Tim Schulte was 12 years old, his parents divorced and his mom moved away. Finding himself without emotional support, Tim feels isolated and starts believing 4 lies about himself: I’m unlovable, I’m not good enough, I’ll never be good enough, and God is continually disappointed in me. These 4 lies would start Tim on a path of destruction that no coping mechanism could conceal.

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 | E8 - Misaligned Apr 18, 2024

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Performance, perfection and efficiency were ideals that Dana Grindal lived by. These values guided her work, family, and spiritual life – and things were working well. But one day, God would suddenly disrupt all her plans, and life for Dana would come to a screeching halt. Dana found herself asking, “God, how could this possibly be Your will?”

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 | E7 - Children Crossing Apr 04, 2024

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Imagine if things were so desperate in your home country that you felt like your only option was to pack up your family and travel through chaos in order to survive. You get to the border of a new country and send your children off into the unknown, unsure of what awaits them.

In this unique episode, Brain and Stephanie share their first-hand experience of caring for unaccompanied children who have crossed the border into the U.S. This episode gives not only facts of what’s happening at the border, but also reveals God’s heart for His children – on both sides of the border.

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 | E6 - At Least We're Still Rich Mar 21, 2024

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As a child, Tim Crowder was loving life; his family was rich and they were secure. But under the surface things were not as they appeared. Was it all a lie?

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

Assistant Editor: Matt Slavik

S2 | E5 - I'm a Daughter Mar 07, 2024

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Jenessa Wait wanted to belong, but she didn’t know where she fit. As a pastor’s kid, there were things about church life that she loved. But she also wanted to fit into the “cool crowd”. She didn’t understand the significance at the time, but the choices she was making would change her entire life.

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

Assistant Editor: Matt Slavik

S2 | E4 - Nothing to Prove Feb 22, 2024

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From a young boy the idea was planted in Daniel Mueller’s mind that you had to be successful to be important. So, Daniel Mueller set out to do just that – be the richest, most influential person that he could be. But wealth, status, and respect still left him empty and wanting more. Even with all his success, one question remained: “Do I matter?”.

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

Assistant Editor: Matt Slavik

S2 | E3 - Addicted to Meth in Middle School Feb 08, 2024

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Emma Smith grew up fast. By 8th grade she was addicted to Meth and getting a glimpse into just how dark and scary that world is. Soon she realized she was in way over her head.

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 | E2 - The Journey Jan 25, 2024

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Eddie Smith grew up in inner-city Chicago among extreme poverty, drugs and crime. Now as an adult struggling with drug addiction and the memories of a horribly abusive father, Eddie desires the end. But Eddie’s Heavenly Father had other plans. Plans for healing, restoration, and purpose.

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 | E1 - To Hell and Back Jan 11, 2024

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Kyle Hubbart had it all, until his house of cards started to crumble and his world fell apart. Little did he know that he would soon get a glimpse into hell that would change his life forever.

If you’re interested in Kyle’s story, there’s also a short film that has been created, which you can watch here.

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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