Jeannie shares two specific chapters of her life story about caring for aging loved ones, from heavy heartaches to funny moments.  Throughout her caretaking years, God took care of her.  Now a retired trainer, Jeannie shares pointers about how families can navigate the aging process well.  

Sherri shares her story of redemption from drug use, a suicide attempt, broken marriages, and the term "garbage wife."  She met Jesus as a young girl and shares her passion about all He has carried her through.

Belonging.  Significance.  These are just a couple key words in Monique's story as she journeyed from CA to OR to NC.  At one point it seemed she had it all: family, ministry, success.  Yet it felt like something was missing.  Monique shares about her purpose as a biological, adoptive, and foster mom.

Meet our youngest Story Night guest!  Karly is a young Christian woman who has experienced a lot of grief from three tragic deaths of loved ones, including her father.  The support she received from others reminds us all of the importance of encouraging and mentoring those in our own lives.  Karly's story also reminds us that regardless of what our relationships are like with our earthly fathers, we have a Heavenly Father who is perfect in His love and guidance.

To get connected in a structured mentoring relationship, please fill out the CalvaryMac Mentoring Information and Form:

https://calvarymac.churchcenter.com/people/forms/119479

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Judy was once kidnapped during the Civil War in El Salvador.  In America, she came face to face with culture shock, a near abduction, and getting kicked to the streets.  If that isn't enough, she experienced trials with her marriage, pregnancy, children, and health.  How can Judy be so full of joy as she recounts her story?  In a word: God.

Allie Marie Smith, the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, offers insight into the invisible world of mental health as she shares her story of clinical depression that surfaced in her preteen years. God showed up powerfully in each of her darkest hours, inviting her to find her worth and value in a relationship with Him.

Check out Allie's incredible website and podcast for young women: 

https://wonderfullymade.org/

https://wonderfullymade.org/wmpodcast/

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In a special "throwback" episode, listeners get to hear Lesley Miller's story at a live Santa Barbara Story Night event in 2018.  Lesley then joins Jessica on the podcast to update her story.  As both a wife and mother of cancer survivors, Lesley shares of a very raw and real relationship with the God who sees her and understands her pain.

On a very special anniversary for the Smith family, Emily shares her story of motherhood through infertility, childbirth, miscarriage, and adoption. Through each chapter, God worked to teach her to surrender control to Him.

"Mama Sharon" shares her story by sectioning her life into one "year" where each month represents seven years.  Now in "November," she looks back and reflects on an abusive first marriage, a turning point with God, several big moves across the US, and ministering to women in jail.

Rachel shares her story of marriage and motherhood, abuse and divorce, cancer, and a broken relationship.  Through it all, God was there, inviting her into a relationship with Him.