Tara Davis, of our Mountain Brook, Alabama community, experienced a childhood with some emotional and physical abandonment. As a result, learning independence and self-reliance came easily. But unlearning them? Not easy at all.   In the midst of relationship hurts, financial rock-bottoms, and even the murder of her mother, Tara finally found that surrendering in suffering is the true way to peace. Listen and learn that freedom comes when you trust God with your deepest despair and live...

Through a sudden diagnosis in high school to a career detour in college to adoption and IVF in marriage to a ministry calling that made it all make sense, this story is one of God weaving His sovereignty and goodness in unexpected ways.   Jessica Gilmer, from our community group in West Cobb, Georgia (a suburb outside of Atlanta), shares her journey of learning to trust God’s plans for her life in the midst of disappointments and realizing that sometimes the unknowns of life can also be...

God reminds us over and over again in His Word to not be afraid and that He alone is our Provider and Sustainer. Today’s episode is an unbelievable picture of these truths.   Elizabeth Garner, from our community group in Memphis, Tennessee, shares her journey of walking through the loss of her first husband to cancer and her second husband to a plane crash. In the midst of this unthinkable suffering and pain, Elizabeth beautifully reminds us of the power of God’s peace, the promise of His...

For today’s first Monday freebie we have a new story from our brand new community group in Raleigh, North Carolina!   Angie shares her heartfelt story as she gives us a glimpse into the beautiful role her father has played in her spiritual life over the years, while also vulnerably revealing the insecurities she fights on a daily basis as she compares that same spiritual life with his and those around her.  This story will remind you that comparison is in fact the thief of joy, you must...

Ashley Byrom, from our Homewood, Alabama community, shares her story of walking through childhood trauma and tragedy, as well as how God has met her and shaped her over the years as a result.  From learning to trust God with her own children to letting go of a destructive relationship with her mother, Ashley helps us to understand we should never judge a book by its cover as we are all a work in progress…and we should always lead with compassion as we never know the path someone has walked. ...

”I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” Your ways, God, are holy. What god is as great as our God?“ Psalms‬ ‭77‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭   Today’s storyteller reminds us that in the midst of deep grief and sorrow, we must remind ourselves of the truths of God.   Emily Porter, from our community group in Jackson, Mississippi, shares her journey of walking through her son’s heart...

Brooke Preus’ life was on a peaceful path for years—and then it veered. Pain and suffering settled upon her family’s world with diagnosis on top of diagnosis.   In her story, Brooke, from our Fairhope community, will candidly talk you through her son’s blood disorder and cancer journey—but what you’ll really get is a rich education on how to suffer well as a follower of Christ.   Through her study of lamentations, deep prayer, and even worshiping in a storage closet for six months,...

**DISCLAIMER:  Please listen with caution and away from little ears, as this story references suicide**   Get ready for Jenny Strickland’s story! She will leave you on the edge of your seat while detailing the throes of a physical and spiritual battle with postpartum psychosis. You’ll find yourself cheering Jenny on!   From our Trussville community, Jenny doesn’t hold back in sharing the darkness she endured alongside depression, detachment, and suicidal thoughts, and you will so...

Season eight’s first Monday freebie is one unlike any other! Jala Ross from our Tupelo community shares her story, alongside her mother, Jessica Jenkins, of being in a devastating ATV accident, leaving her in a six-week coma after suffering a traumatic brain injury and five strokes. As they recount their journey that began only 15 months ago, you will be amazed at their joy in the Lord and be blessed knowing God’s not finished with you yet!   IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: - Spiritual...

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing you an encouraging survivor’s story from our Mountain Brook community. Kathryn Tortorici will remind you that the Lord knows your days and will equip you for what’s next.   Through her struggle with breast cancer, Kathryn says she learned to fully trust—and that it's possible to be full of tears and full of joy.   Plus, you’ll love hearing how Kathryn and a friend were diagnosed at the same time. Together, they developed a heart for...

We love adding communities to our StoryTellers Live circle! Today you’ll hear from our newest gathering near Atlanta, Georgia (West Cobb). Listen as Tamara Estes shares the challenging stories of losing both her son and her husband in separate instances. Grief, loss, and tragedy seemed commonplace in her world for many years.   But instead of living in a state of “why,” Tamara learned to trust and believe—and she always trusted in the Lord to provide. Ultimately, God was constant, and His...

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing you an encouraging survivor’s story from our Mountain Brook community. Kathryn Tortorici will remind you that the Lord knows your days and will equip you for what’s next.   Through her struggle with breast cancer, Kathryn says she learned to fully trust—and that it's possible to be full of tears and full of joy.   Plus, you’ll love hearing how Kathryn and a friend were diagnosed at the same time. Together, they developed a heart for...

September is Addiction Awareness month, and today we bring you a story from Barbara Bice of our Montgomery community. Life took a sudden turn when her husband became addicted to cocaine after years of marriage. An era of hardship and heartache ensued for Barbara and her family.   Listen and be amazed to hear how, even while her husband journeyed to recovery, Barbara was on her own path to healing and forgiveness. She leaned into the Lord over the long haul, and He revealed deeper...

  Are you curious about your faith? Lisa Fischer of our Fairhope community will encourage you to ask all the questions. Listen as she shares a hard but happy retelling of finding the Lord—in none other than a college biology class.   This story of curiosity and conversion starts with Lisa’s Jewish beginnings, and includes a childhood touched by tremendous trauma: alcoholism, addiction, divorce and loss.   In her dysfunctional family and dysfunctional life, Lisa longed to be...

We're kicking off Season 8 with luncheon speaker and businesswoman Ellen Pursell of Pursell Farms! Listen as Ellen walks us through her up-and-down experiences with anorexia, diabetes, and difficult parenting—and proves that being filled with truth gets you through the trials of life. We can’t wait for you to hear how the Lord’s abiding presence refined Ellen’s character and built her faith.   In this episode, you will learn: – If you allow God, He can use the challenging moments of...

On the StoryTellers Live podcast, everyday people share real and personal stories. Some stories are profound, challenging, and emotional, while others are more common and relatable, shared with honesty and humor. All of these stories reveal what God can do in our lives when we trust Him with the details.

And…. That’s a wrap! We cannot believe it, but season seven of the StoryTellers Live podcast has come to an end, and wow, are we thankful for the brave women who have shared in our communities?   In this special episode, Robyn, Katie, and Lindy reflect on all that God has done within the ministry this past season, share how particular stories increased their individual faiths, and let you in on what God has teed up for season eight. Listen and be encouraged in how God is using the simple...

Many of our listeners want more from a story and long to continue the conversation. Today you’re getting a sample of just that! This free Patreon content is on us!    Listen and learn from former StoryTeller Sand Price of Homewood and her husband Oscar. The Lord has left His mark on their marriage, refining and redeeming them over decades of ups and downs. These days, the two teach and walk alongside other couples in their community. We can’t wait for you to be encouraged by Sand and...

It’s sweet summertime and you’re in for a treat! This week we are letting you in on rich content normally available to Patreon members only.   Don’t miss this bonus story from Allison Fuqua from our Vestavia Community. Allison, alongside her husband Tyler, founded the Not Forgotten ministry which serves families and children living in Peru. Hear from Allison about how the Lord paved a path toward living for something higher—and how He journeys alongside as His children take those next...

TWENTY-SOMETHINGS STORYTELLER SERIES    Catherine Adkins, of our Oxford community, led a go-getter lifestyle studded with accolades and accomplishments. To the outside world, she didn’t just have it all—she had it all together.   When seasons of struggle and reality checks exposed her true lack of comfort and contentment, Catherine got honest with God, and she found fulfillment and joy in living with Him.   In this episode, you will learn:   – Setting aside your striving...

Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing, and perfect will."   TWENTY-SOMETHINGS STORYTELLER SERIES    Like many young women, Rachel Wiggins, of our Statesboro community, found herself immersed in the need of acceptance and approval from others. However, when the world around her began to distract her from the Lord, she found herself in a...

TWENTY-SOMETHINGS STORYTELLER SERIES   Grace McKissick, of our Oxford community, always longed to be seen and known. In her search for true identity, she lived a double life marked by high achievement and empty pursuits.   Yet, in this thorough and detailed transformation story, you will witness the Lord’s sweet faithfulness to a stubborn heart—and learn that being seen and heard was precisely Grace’s story after all.   In this episode, you will learn:   – The Lord can use...

Shelley Gardner, of our Vestavia community, found herself distracted by good things and dodging any downtime. But a series of forced pauses in her life, including infertility and injury, turned into peace and protection from the Lord.   Listen as Shelley reminds us that this life is not our own—and that surrender and stillness serve to deepen prayer and amplify the Lord’s voice.   In this episode, you will learn:   – You can trust the Lord even when you do not understand.   –...

Kristen Torres, of our Homewood community, was a peace-loving perfectionist who had a habit of hurrying. She was trying, and she was exhausted.   Still, with mercy, love, and grace, God awakened her heart for His Word in the Psalms and set her on a new path marked by deeper prayer, scripture memory, and solid purpose. Kristen’s before-and-after tale teaches us that, while daily surrender is a struggle, it is a delight—and so worth it.    In this episode, you will learn:     – The...