10/15/2025

 

Today, we are excited to kick off a three-week series of stories, entitled “Religion to Relationship" with Jesus Christ.

 

Linda Friedman, from our Raleigh, North Carolina community, shares her powerful journey of growing up in Taiwan with a Taoist and Buddhist foundation, how her upbringing led her to search for community and happiness within the Mormon church, and ultimately how Jesus opened her eyes to the truths of Who He is. This is a story of God‘s pursuing love and His desire for every child to discover the rest and freedom found only in Him.

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VERSE OF THE WEEK:

Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32

 

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

Jesus didn’t call you to perform. He called you to rest in Him. How can you experience His rest this week?

 

Links:

 

Listen to this song by Lauren Daigle by Losing My Religion 

 

Listen to a similar story: Ep. 268- Sajeda Wilson:  “My Journey to Jesus:: From Islam to Christianity”

 

Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE!  (click the link and hold down on the photo to save to your phone)

 

Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Linda and all of our past storytellers!!

 

Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Continue the Conversation with the podcast hosts discussing this first episode in the “Religion to Relationship” series.

 

Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered online on October 29th, 9:30-12:30 CST

 

Join us live on Thursday, November 6th, at 7:00 PM at Samford University Wright Center for a night of worship and fellowship with Ellie Holcomb, presented by Portraits of Hope!  Register here and use promo code ELLIE10 for 10% off at checkout!!!

 

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