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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 anxiety of trying to be perfect. Over time, however, the alcohol began to take control. But God, in His kindness, had a plan for redemption.   Through the love of her daughter, time in Scripture, and stepping into community, Penny encountered the pursuing love of a Father who never let her go. Her story is a reminder that we don't have to strive for God's love; we're invited to receive it.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.  - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Have you ever fallen into a pattern of trying to earn God's love? Cease striving today and find rest and peace knowing you are enough.  ______________________________________________________________   Listen to "There is No Striving" by Rita Springer   Listen to a similar story:  Episode 315- Sarah Robinson- "A New Trajectory: Redeemed from Alcoholism and Pursued by the Father."    Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Penny   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!! FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!   

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 the sudden loss of her 13-year-old son, Will. As she looks back, Beverly reflects on the ways the Lord made His presence known—through His Word, His mercies, and the faithful care of His people.   Her story is a powerful reminder that God meets us in the details of our lives, revealing His love and faithfulness even in the hardest seasons. If you or someone you love has experienced the sudden loss of a loved one, this story offers a glimpse of the hope that can only be found in Jesus.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known. 1 Corinthians 13:12   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Sometimes, faith is a choice. Where do you need to choose faith in your life? Take that mustard seed and offer it to the Lord and watch Him show you His goodness, faithfulness, and love.  _____________________________________   Listen to the song "Shadows" by David Crowder and Lecrae   We offer Spotify playlists!  Click HERE to listen to a story by topic!   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Beverly   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!! FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!

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 ministry leadership slowly became a place where the Lord exposed her craving for recognition and her tendency to find worth in the affirmation of others.   With humility, Emma shares how God, in His kindness, began to dismantle her self-reliance and redirect her heart. This is a story about conviction that leads to freedom—freedom from performing for people, freedom to embrace her limitations, and freedom to rest in God's approval alone. If you've ever wrestled with needing to be seen, valued, or applauded, Emma's story will gently point you back to the steady grace of a God who lovingly reshapes our hearts.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: This week reflect on areas of pride in your life. What are you seeking when pride sneaks in? Affirmation? Value? Approval? intentionally shift your focus off yourself, acknowledge your limitations, and trust God.  _________________________________________________________   Listen to this song from The Corner Room by Adam Wright: "Psalm 139:17-24"   Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 337- Kelley Brown: A Significant Life is a Surrendered Life"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Emma!   Register here for our Finding God in the Details workshop being offered online on April 21st.   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!!   Go to our website or click HERE to see a list of our communities and sign up to receive live gathering notifications for your particular community or one near you!   FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!   

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 husband unexpectedly and raising three boys on her own. In the midst of loneliness, anxiety, and unanswered questions, Anna wrestled with not understanding God's ways—yet chose to trust that He is good. Looking back, she now sees how God met her in the waiting, bringing restoration, renewed purpose, companionship, and unexpected joy.   This Holy Week, if you're walking through sorrow or unanswered prayers, Anna's story will remind you: the same power that raised Jesus from the grave is still at work—redeeming, restoring, and making all things new.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy." Psalm 126:3   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Reflect on the amazing gift of the cross this week and the great things the Lord has done for you! _________________________________________________________ God's Grace for Every Family: Biblical Encouragement for Single-Parent Families and the Churches That Seek to Love Them Well by Anna Meade Harris    Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Anna!   Register here for our Finding God in the Details workshop being offered online on April 21st.   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for upcoming events, new podcast episodes, details on our live gatherings happening around the country, and much more!! FOLLOW US on Instagram and Facebook!   

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 the pain, she can now see the steady pursuit of the Lord, gently allowing circumstances that would ultimately draw her to Himself and shape her future.   After surrendering her life to Jesus, Miranda experienced what only He can do—turning deep wounds into peace, purpose, and freedom. Her story is a moving reminder that no childhood, no loss, and no season is beyond the reach of God's pursuing love.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. Matthew 16:25   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: What is the Lord calling you to give up for Him? In what way can you practice "losing your life" for Christ?   _________________________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 293- Ashley Byrom:  "Holding God's Hand Through Childhood Trauma and Parent Estrangement"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Miranda and in memory of her father.   Register here for our Finding God in the Details workshop being offered online on April 21st.   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website. Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 faithful nearness.   Sarah shares how the Lord gently revealed His Kingship to her in her twenties and the sustaining power of the Holy Spirit in her thirties—showing up in both the big moments and the quiet, everyday ones. These revelations, however, were forged through deep suffering: first, the loss of her mother to cancer, and later, the trial of undergoing an intense brain surgery.   Through every loss and uncertainty, God tenderly called Sarah to rest in this truth—that she is a daughter of the King, fully seen, deeply known, and unconditionally loved.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: What is God teaching you in this season of your life? Reflect on how He is showing you His faithfulness. _______________________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story: Ep. 254- Toma Knight: "Living in Light of Eternity"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Sarah and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Register here for our Finding God in the Details workshop being offered online on April 21st.   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website. Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 Fairhope, Alabama, watched her son struggle socially through his adolescent years. Her heart broke when he eventually walked away from his faith and declared himself an atheist. That heartbreak turned into fear and panic when an unexpected health crisis suddenly put his life at risk. Yet, as Leslie witnessed God working in miraculous, behind-the-scenes ways to save her son's life, her hope was renewed. She became confident that the same God who preserved his life would one day restore his heart. Listen in as Leslie shares the powerful ways God brought healing, redemption, and hope back into her son's story.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Now to him who can do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us." Ephesians 3:20   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Is there an area of your life where you feel God is silent in your prayers? Be encouraged and find rest in knowing God sees you, hears you, knows you, and cares for you!   _____________________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story: Ep. 198- Zoe Tenner: "Letting Go of Control:: A Mother/Daughter Story."   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Leslie and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 at our Vestavia, Alabama live gathering, vulnerably tells the story of an unexpected journey. From being a single young adult to becoming the wife of a widower and the mother of three children, Lauren faced the challenges of stepping into grief, loss, and the feeling of living life in a fishbowl. Along the way, she also experienced the heartbreak of two miscarriages.   Through it all, Lauren has seen how God brings beauty from hard places. Her story reminds us that while we aren't promised an easy life, we are promised a God who is our comfort, strength, and ever-present help.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Not one of all the LORD's good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled." Joshua 21:45   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Where are you letting your eyes focus on your feelings and expectations rather than on the goodness and kindness of God? Get your eyes focused on God's Word and Who He says He is. _________________________________________________________ Listen to a similar story: Episode 201- Jimma Smith: "Working All Things for Good"   Join us for our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham (registration ends March 9th)!   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Lauren and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.  

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 reach.   In today's episode, storyteller Jennifer Roberts from our West Cobb community outside of Atlanta, Georgia, shares her experience of walking alongside her father-in-law as her mother-in-law battled Alzheimer's. With honesty and tenderness, Jennifer reflects on the weight of caregiving, the sorrow woven into the disease, and the unexpected ways God met her family in the middle of it all. Her story is a powerful reminder that when God calls us into a difficult season, He also equips us with perseverance, sustains us with His presence, and leads us forward with hope, joy, and strength.   If you are a caregiver—or know someone who is—this is a story you won't want to miss, and one you'll want to share.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "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   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: If you know someone who is caretaking for a loved one, reach out to them this week by sending an encouraging message, making a call to check in on them, or offering to be of some assistance. ________________________________________________ Listen to Jennifer Roberts' sisters' story from season 8-  Ep. 300- Laurel Henson:  "The Providence of God: A Story of Love After Loss." Listen to a similar story: Ep. 299- Kenzie Hightower:  "When We Can't, He Can:  A Sister's Story of Support."   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Jennifer and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Join us for our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.  

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, South Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of walking through the physical pain, relentless side effects, and ultimately three life-altering surgeries. Through it all, AC reveals what the Lord taught her about endurance, the shaping of character, and a hope that does not fade.   Her story is a reminder that in seasons of hardship, we are never alone. When we lean into Jesus, He is at work—bringing purpose, healing, and hope even in the most difficult chapters.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: Romans 5:3-4 "We also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Are you in a season of suffering or hardship? Practice leaning into God and allow Him to give you the endurance to persevere, the character to face your challenges with strength, and the hope that will anchor your soul.   ________________________________________________   Hind's Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 352- Kristen Jones: "A Second Chance at Life- A Story of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of AC and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Click here for further details on our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham!   Click HERE for a free sample of our When God Shows Up: Stories of Faith bible study   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 shared their story at our live gathering in Tupelo, Mississippi, invite us into their journey of faith as Chip awaited a life-saving heart transplant while battling hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Through seasons of depression, fear, surrender, and steadfast hope, they witnessed God preparing the way, meeting them in the waiting, and answering prayers in unexpected and loving ways.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Teach me how to live, oh Lord, lead me along a level path." Psalm 27:11   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Spend some time this week counting God's blessings to you and allow the assurance of those blessings in your past to give you strength for the future.  _________________________________________________________________   Click HERE to access Spotify and listen to any of our couples who have shared for the StoryTellers Live podcast in the past!  Not a Spotify-er?  Click on a particular story below:   Ep. 17- Sarah Beth & Clay Hagler: "A Second Chance- A Marriage Story" Ep. 18- Amanda & CJ Blount: "Freedom As One" Ep. 54- Rachel & Brian Stockard: "Redemption After Addiction"   Ep. 98- Andrea & Greg: "Broken and Restored"   Ep. 144- Cassie & Nic Brown: "A Good Day for a Miracle"  (listener favorite!)   Ep. 154- Keisha & Ricardo Reeves: "Redemptive Love"   Ep. 230- Susannah & David Ash: "Wandering Canvas" Ep. 259- Shannon & Aaron Eissler: "Life Change in Community-  A Marriage Story"   Ep. 309- Katie & JT Thornbury: "Seek and You Will Find-: A Marriage and Salvation Story" Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Wendy & Chip and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access new stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Click here for further details on our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham! Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered online on February 18th from 9:30-12:00.   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 vulnerably opens up about her long battle with anorexia—a struggle she once believed would always leave its mark. She describes living in the "smoke" long after the fire had burned, unsure if true freedom was even possible. But as you'll hear, God met Erin in the depths of her pain, revealing His limitless power to heal, restore, and make all things new. Erin's story is a beautiful reminder that no brokenness is beyond the reach of Jesus, and that lasting freedom is found in Him alone.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "… they saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them." Daniel 3:27   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Are you carrying around the "smoke" of past fires you've walked through? Today, find freedom, life, and new beginnings knowing you are washed clean by Jesus.  ________________________________________________ Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 323- Erica Antonneau: "A Posture of Surrender- Saved from an Eating Disorder"; Ep. 342 - Lindsay Wells:  "All Pain Matters To God."   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Erin and any of our past storytellers!   Join us "In the Room" on Patreon to access more stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Click here for further details on our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham! Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered ONLINE on February 18th from 9:30 AM -12:00 CST.   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.  

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 she carried for years, the work of repentance and surrender God gently led her through, and the freedom that came from trusting His heart more than her hopes.   Her story is a powerful reminder that God's plans are always better, His wisdom is infinite, and even His "no" is an invitation to deeper faith and trust.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Cor 12:9   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Is there any area of your life where you are harboring anger or bitterness towards God because he has said no to you? Can you sit in repentance, ask for forgiveness and trust His plan? ___________________________________________________________   "Even If" by Mercy Me   "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake   Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 126- Alana Dawson: "Now Do I Have Your Attention?" Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Ginny and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access more stories straight from our live gatherings around the country!   Click here for further details on our Stories of Hope luncheon on March 11th in Birmingham!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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 transformation through God and His Word to ultimately reconciliation with her husband, Kate beautifully illustrates what the Lord can do with a surrendered heart and how the unexplainable can happen when we position ourselves under His care.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God Isaiah 62:3   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: How is the Lord calling you to surrender to Him in your relationships? Practice the art of forgiveness and "out-serving" those around you.  ____________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 197- Brenna Naufel: "Grace Like Rain: A Marriage Story"    The Power of A Praying Wife by Stormy Omartian   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Kate and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access more stories from our live gatherings around the country! Details on our Stories Of Hope luncheon on March 11th coming soon!!!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

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. In and out of rehab programs for years, it wasn't until Helen Hanson surrendered it all to God and found her desires were met only in Him that the Lord could heal her and take what was once her mess and make it His message.   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: What battles are you fighting today? Are you fighting alone or with God? Allow God to fight for you!  ______________________________________________________   Listen to a similar story: Ep. 304- Kristy Bridgers- Let's Get Real: A Recovery Story   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Helen Hanson and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access more stories from our live gatherings around the country!   Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!?  Click HERE!   Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.   Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.