The Unexpected Gift of Life: Addie Lamberth Ep 82

Addie, from STL_AuburnOpelika. She speaks openly and honestly as she shares her story that began her junior year in high school when she found herself unexpectedly pregnant. She expresses her struggle with shame, the disappointment she felt in herself, and how the odds were stacked against her. But today, she sees God’s amazing grace and tender mercies throughout her story.

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Not My Will, but Yours - A story of pediatric cancer Jill Dale Ep 81

Losing a child is one of the most painful experiences a parent can endure, and for most of us it is an unimaginable experience. Today, our Storyteller, Jill, from our @STL_Jackson community group shares her heart, and so much more, as she tells us her story of walking through pediatric cancer with her son, Campbell. Jill’s story is one of immense loss, but throughout it, she points us all to the sovereignty of God, the hope we have in Jesus, and the peace He alone can provide when we are faced with insurmountable pain and suffering. (Note: the sound quality of this story is imperfect, but the story is so powerful we didn’t want to not post).

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Striving to Be Known: Martha Dazzio Ep 80

Anxiety can manifest itself in many ways - for our Storyteller, Martha, it came in the form of constantly searching for acceptance and identity in the things of this world. Martha shares how her anxiety led her to discovering the power of God’s word and listening to His truth rather than the whispers of the world. (Recorded in Vestavia, Alabama)

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When Things Don’t Come Easy: Christine Chapman Ep 79

This story addresses the truths that come along with finding our way home when things in our lives (and our children’s lives) don’t come easy. When this happens our flesh has a tendency to scream, “this isn’t fair!” Today’s storyteller, Christine, from @STL_Katy shares how the diagnosis of her daughter’s dyslexia put her on a mission of finding other avenues where her daughter’s confidence could be built up. Through pep squad tryouts to dance tryouts, Christine shares the struggles she experienced as she learned to trust God completely and give her children to the Lord.

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Why Me? Christy Washington Ep 78

Have you ever asked God why? Like...Why won’t you answer my prayer? Why are you allowing this to happen to me? Why would you allow me to struggle when I’m doing everything you have asked me to do? Well, those are all questions this week’s StoryTeller, Christy, asked God. Her story includes the hard road of an unplanned pregnancy, the struggles of being a single mom, the difficulties a marriage can bring, and an unexpected health crisis. Through all of these experiences, Christy realized there was purpose in her pain, and God gently led her to a new question.. this time a question she needed to ask herself - why not me? (Recorded at STL_Vestavia)

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Keep on Keeping on: Samantha Bradshaw Ep 77

On the surface, Samantha thought having a child with Down syndrome was going to be devastating, but God, in His all-sufficient manner, had other plans! Samantha shares how she questioned God for giving her this path and how those questions brought her from darkness into the light. Prepare to laugh as Samantha is transparent, humorous, and straight-forward in her struggles. And, in the end, you’ll see it’s those exact struggles she gives credit to for the beauty, depth, and uniqueness of her story.

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Loosening Your Grip, A Marriage Story: Paige Wetzel Ep 76

Let’s face it, marriage can be hard, especially when life hits you with an unexpected event. Paige, from our community group in Auburn, Alabama, expresses how she and her husband got through the battle of a lifetime after her husband lost both of his legs serving our country, only to find themselves back in the trenches to save their marriage. Paige is raw as she shares about her insecurities, her control issues, and the healing that only God could orchestrate in her marriage.

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The Transforming Power of Grief: Lori Anderson Ep 75

Recorded at our community group in Katy, Texas, Lori’s story is one of devastating circumstances mixed with the presence and power of God. Lori speaks openly and honestly about her walk with the Lord as she journeyed through her husband’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing. This story is filled with joy as Lori leads us to look at life through the lens of eternity.

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