In October of 2017, Ariana Nelson applied to Grove City College on a dare. Given her upbringing, GCC seemed like an unlikely choice. While the decision to apply to GCC was made on a whim, the decision to attend was the product of careful consideration and proved to be profoundly transformative. In Part 14, Ariana will speak on her journey to GCC, the trials and victories it presented her with, how she learned to advocate for herself, and how One Story came to be.

After six years of longing to belong, Chris Ansberry started using. Eight years later, his parents found out, which not only placed a significant strain on his family but led to a year in and out of various rehabilitation facilities. Three months after his uncle introduced him to God, he got clean, went to college, got married, and ultimately earned a PhD. In Part 13, Chris will speak on his past, how he came to know God, and his journey in figuring out belonging.

After 3 years of bullying and sexual harassment, Gabbi Hickly planned her suicide. This left a lasting impression on her, and tragically led to a battle with anxiety, depression, and an eating disorder. In Part 12, Gabbi will speak on recognizing the humanity within each of us, the importance of maintaining and talking about mental health, and how she came to the realization that seeking help is not a weakness, but a strength.

After growing up in Vietnam, Kim Anh Le decided to move to the United States to attend high school. The prospect of experiencing a new culture was exciting for her, and, still to this day, experiencing sociocultural novelties is simultaneously the most joyful and difficult part of her transition here. In Part 11, Kim will speak on how she ended up at Grove City College and how having a Christian-American college experience has shaped her.

Matthew Ringwelski was diagnosed with very high-risk leukemia when he was 17. After coming to terms with the diagnosis, he completed three years of chemotherapy, and eventually finished treatment with a new outlook on life. In Part 10, Matthew will speak on the process of undergoing treatment, how his diagnosis impacted his relationship with God, and how living with cancer shaped him into the person he is today.

After 8 years in the closet, John Wishing realized his sexuality was not something he needed to hide. On March 8th, 2020, he came out publicly, and since then has been working to reconcile his sexuality and Christian faith. In Part 9, John will speak about his journey to coming out and the challenges he had to face to become the person he is today.