StoryTellers Live

We are eight short days away from celebrating Jesus' birth, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the gift of our Savior!   Joy Tyner, from our Trussville, Alabama community, shares her story of God's pursuing love and overwhelming strength as she walked through the devastating loss of her two daughters. While Joy's journey is one of unimaginable heartbreak, it is also one that will leave you filled with hope and gratitude this Christmas season as Joy challenges you to live with intentional obedience towards God and love towards others. ________________________________________________     VERSE OF THE WEEK: "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." 1 John 4:9   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: During the Christmas break, begin each morning with intentionality, asking the Lord what you can do for Him.    Links:   Thank you to King Cotton for being one of StoryTellers Live's ministry sponsors! Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Joy and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a bonus story from Dina Long, who shared at our Trussville live gathering.   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.

Have you ever felt the Lord's presence speak directly to you - calling you to step out of your comfort zone for Him?    One night, Cassie Connelly, from our West Cobb community (outside of Atlanta, Georgia), had this personal experience with the Lord as He called her to the world of adoption - a call that had been placed in her heart since she was a little girl. Beautifully illustrated and told, Cassie will take you on a journey to China, where her family adopted her daughter.   Through it all, you will be reminded of the Lord's provision and providential care and encouraged to know that when the Lord calls you to do something, you are never alone. He is with you all the way. ____________________________________________ VERSE OF THE WEEK: "God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: In what ways have you seen the puzzle pieces of your life come together for the glory of God? This Christmas season, sit in remembrance of what the Lord has done in your life over the years and ask Him what He's calling you to do next.    Links:   Thank you to Waverly Advisors and Birmingham Design House for being StoryTellers Live's ministry sponsors! Listen to Jessica Prier's story- Ep. 312- Jessica Prier: "Hands Wide Open- A Story of Starting Business"   Listen to a similar story: Eva- Ep. 95: God's Perfect Timing:: An Adoption Story"   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Cassie and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Continue the Conversation with Lindy, Katie, and Robyn. Robyn shares her personal experience of adopting a child.     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.

At the young age of 14, Emily Watkins, from our Vestavia Hills, Alabama community, lost her father suddenly in a tragic plane crash. It was a pivotal moment in Emily's life where fear became a foundation from which she lived. But God, in His loving kindness, pursued Emily's heart, longing for her to live trusting Him - Knowing and believing His ways are better, and His plan is best.   Listen and hear how the Lord sought after Emily and took her from an anxiety-driven, fear-filled world to one of safety, joy, and peace. _________________________________________________________________________   VERSE OF THE WEEK: "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Where are you trusting your ways over God's ways? Practice choosing faith over fear.    Links:   Thank you to Birmingham Design House for being one of StoryTellers Live's ministry sponsors!   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!   Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Emily and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Story Within the Story with Emily and Lindy   Shop our Christmas store for all your stocking stuffer needs!  It Closes on December 8th!   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.

It's time for our  First Monday Story coming from our Trussville, Alabama community group… And, it's the perfect story for "Colitis and Crohn's Awareness week," celebrated the first week of December.   At the age of fifteen, Kristen Jones was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. It was a disease doctors said she would be fighting her entire life. The years that followed were spent being sick then well, taking medications and blood transfusions, only to be re-diagnosed with Crohn's disease as an adult. When told her only way to live was through surgery and wearing an ileostomy bag, Kristen hesitantly agreed. Listen in as she speaks of all the Lord has taught her as the Author of her story.    Links:   December 2nd is Giving Tuesday and we'd be honored if you would consider supporting StoryTellers Live with a financial gift!  You can also Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Kristen and any of our past storytellers.   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content   Shop our Christmas store for all your stocking stuffer needs!  It Closes on December 8th!   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.   Shop our Christmas store for all your stocking stuffer needs!  It Closes on December 8th!

Happy day before Thanksgiving! This week we are especially grateful for each one of you - from listening and sharing the podcast to supporting and praying for the ministry - we couldn't be here without you. So, a BIG thank you from the StoryTellers Live ministry!   Today on the podcast, we have an incredible story of hope from Tulsa, Oklahoma community team member, Emily Curzon. Emily beautifully shares how the loss of her sister taught her so much about herself and her faith. Through her story, Emily reminds us of the sweet truths the Lord has given her through His kindness and faithfulness: how grief and joy can coexist; how the practice of remembering can increase your trust in God; and how the hope found in Jesus is in fact a secure anchor for your soul.  This is a great story to reflect on this holiday weekend! _________________________________________________________________________ VERSE OF THE WEEK: "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK: Practice the art of remembrance this Thanksgiving week and be grateful for the hope you have in Jesus Christ.    Listen to a similar story: Diane Lee-  Ep. 310: "Grieving with Hope: The Promises of God"   Search on the Spotify playlist for StoryTellers Live episodes based on a topic of interest to you!   Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!    Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Emily and any of our past storytellers!   Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Q & A with Emily and the audience at the Tulsa live gathering!   Shop our Christmas store for all your stocking stuffer needs!  It Closes on December 8th!   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.