StoryTellers Live

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.
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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."
 
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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!
 
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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.  
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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.
 
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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. 
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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. 
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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?
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"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.