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As believers, we can place our hope in a God who is completely trustworthy, unchanging, and faithful to His promises. But sometimes, His faithfulness is easiest to see when we look back and recognize how He was working all along. Sara Boney, a member of our Homewood, Alabama community team, shares the story of how God planted seeds and worked through seemingly ordinary moments to ultimately lead her to adopt her daughter from China. As Sara tells her story, you'll see the thread of God's faithfulness woven through it all and the ways He was quietly working out His sovereign plan. Her story reminds us that God's hands are in all our stories. Often, He is at work in the ordinary, everyday moments we might otherwise overlook. Our job is to slow down, pay attention, and recognize His presence. And to remember: God is faithful.

Verse of the week: Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful. Hebrews 10:23

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In this first installment of "The Gift of His Presence: God with Us," we hear a powerful story of God as our Deliverer. Katie Love, from our West Cobb community just outside Atlanta, Georgia, shares how growing up in an abusive home led her down a path of drugs, alcohol, and searching for truth in New Age spirituality. But when she found herself addicted to marijuana and desperate to be free - and desperate to know the one true God - she finally surrendered it all to Him. What followed was a miraculous deliverance that could only be explained by the power and grace of God. If you're facing a season that feels impossible to overcome, Katie's story will remind you that God is our Deliverer, and He is able to meet us in even our darkest places.

Verse of the Week: "The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." — Psalm 18:2

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Katie by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE.

List to a similar story: Ep. 120- Brynn Rogel: "God is Not Disappointed in You"

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What does it mean to find your joy and hope in the Lord - even when life doesn't unfold the way you expected? Today's Storyteller, Nancy Kurdyla, from our brand-new StoryTellers Live community in Princeton, New Jersey, reminds us that true hope and joy are found through deep surrender, dependence, and relationship with the Lord.

After a devastating car accident in high school nearly took her life, Nancy was left with lifelong physical challenges. She has undergone 18 back surgeries and has been described as both a medical miracle and a medical mystery. Yet through years of pain and uncertainty, Nancy discovered that true contentment isn't found in our circumstances - it's found in the strength of the Lord.

Whatever you're walking through today, Nancy's story will encourage you to lift your eyes from your circumstances and trust God's will and His timing.

Promise of the Week: God gives us joy and contentment, even in the midst of hardship.

Verse of the Week: "Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." — Nehemiah 8:10b

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Nancy by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE. Click HERE to dive a little deeper into today's devotional! Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE! Order our NEWLY RELEASED devotional Where Hope Meets You: A Daily Reminder of the Comfort and Confidence in God's Promises by Katie Dunn!

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Today's storyteller, Martha Jane Wolters, from our StoryTellers Live community in Nashville, Tennessee, was enjoying a full and beautiful season of life. She had a husband who loved her, four children, and a supportive community around her. But then, life took an unexpected turn.

Martha Jane entered a season of deep suffering, experiencing the loss of loved ones while also enduring the physical pain and limitations of four knee replacements. As she describes it, she became "acquainted with grief." It was a humbling and helpless season, and she discovered that nothing could sustain her like the peace of Jesus.

Little did she know, God was preparing her for challenges still to come.

When her husband struggled with alcohol addiction and eventually entered rehab, Martha Jane found herself taking a deeper look at her faith and wrestling with what grace and forgiveness truly mean. As the truth of the gospel began to sink in, she discovered something powerful: through Christ, she could do hard things. She didn't have to manufacture the strength, mercy, or grace she needed on her own. God would supply it - one day at a time.

Promise of the Week: No matter what happened yesterday - our mistakes, failures, or hardships - God meets us each morning with a fresh, undeserved supply of mercy and grace.

Verse of the week: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Martha Jane by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE. Click HERE to dive a little deeper into today's devotional! Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE! Order our NEWLY RELEASED devotional Where Hope Meets You: A Daily Reminder of the Comfort and Confidence in God's Promises by Katie Dunn!

Looking for a live gathering near you or want to start one in your own community? Click HERE

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Life can change in an instant. A sudden diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, an unexpected illness, or a job loss can leave us wondering where hope can be found. But today's storytellers, Ashley and Pete Jones from our Fairhope, Alabama community, remind us of a powerful truth: God never wastes our pain.

In this special episode, Ashley and Pete share the story of Pete's sudden diagnosis of autoimmune limbic encephalitis - a rare condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy brain cells - and the long road to recovery that followed. Through seasons of uncertainty and suffering, they discovered the power of persistent prayer, experienced God's presence in profound ways, and witnessed Him bringing purpose from the darkness.

Promise of the week: God is with you in your suffering and brings purpose from your pain.

Verse of the week:

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Ashley and Pete by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE.

Click HERE to dive a little deeper into today's devotional!

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Has God ever called you to something that felt far beyond what you were equipped to handle? Today's storyteller, Jan Burcham from our Auburn, Alabama community, knows exactly what that feels like.

If you're an Auburn fan, you likely remember the heartbreaking tragedy more than seven years ago when beloved sports announcer Rod Bramblett and his wife, Paula, were killed in a car accident. As Rod and Paula's closest friends, Jan and her husband, Andy - who also co-hosted Auburn sports broadcasts with Rod - were named guardians of their two children.

In this deeply moving story, Jan shares how God faithfully went before them, preparing the way and providing everything they needed to step into a role they never imagined. Through every challenge, He proved that His provision was enough.

This week's promise: If God called you to something, He will provide what you need and equip you to do it.

Verse of the week: The one who calls you is faithful, and He will do it. 1 Thess. 5:24

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Jan by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE.

Click HERE to dive a little deeper into today's devotional!

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Order our NEWLY RELEASED devotional Where Hope Meets You: A Daily Reminder of the Comfort and Confidence in God's Promises by Katie Dunn!

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Today on the podcast, we continue our Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises series with a powerful story from our newest StoryTellers Live community in North Dallas, Texas.

Alvie McNair shares her journey through heartbreak, divorce, and a long custody battle - a season she calls her "12-year wilderness." Through it all, God refined her faith, reminding her that He had never left her and would faithfully lead her every step of the way.

Alvie's story is one of trusting God through unimaginable circumstances, choosing forgiveness, and discovering that God can bring purpose from even our deepest pain.

If you're walking through a season where trusting God feels difficult, this story will encourage you to keep holding on. God is always at work, and He is able to redeem even the hardest chapters of our lives.

This week's promise God is able to redeem your story and bring purpose from what was meant for harm.

Verse of the Week: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Genesis 50:20

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Alvie by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE.

Listen to a similar story: Episode 267- Tami Lindsey: "Focus on the Good"

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Looking for your value and worth in your appearance, your achievements, or the approval of others is an easy trap to fall into. Yet when we build our identity on the things of this world, we'll always come up empty.

On this week's podcast, storyteller Beth Glass from our West Cobb community just outside Atlanta, Georgia, shares her all-too-familiar journey of searching for identity in all the wrong places. As she chased acceptance and belonging, she was left feeling insecure, forgotten, and unloved.

Through her story, Beth gently yet boldly exposes the lies the enemy wants us to believe - lies that keep us trapped in feelings of unworthiness - and points us to the unchanging truth of God's Word: You are loved, valued, worthy, and redeemed. You are good enough, and you are His.

This week's promise: You are valuable to God and your identity is secure because God uniquely created you.

VERSE OF THE WEEK:

I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Psalm 139:14

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This ministry is sustained by generous donors who believe in the power of sharing stories of hope. To support the mission, give in honor of Beth by Venmoing @storytellerslive or click HERE.

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Listen to a similar story: Episode 57- Meredith Mann: "Removing the Weight of Body Image"

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As we continue our special series, Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises, today's story is a powerful reminder that even in life's deepest heartbreak, God remains our strength.

Jada Scruggs shared her story at our newly established StoryTellers Live community in Nashville, Tennessee. With remarkable honesty and unwavering faith, Jada recounts the unimaginable tragedy of a mass shooter entering her daughter's school and the devastating loss of her daughter, Hallie. Though her story is filled with profound grief, it is ultimately a testimony to the sustaining strength and faithfulness of God.

As Jada points us to the truth of Scripture, we're reminded that God does not abandon us in our suffering. He upholds us, carries us through the darkest valleys, and gives us the strength to endure. And because of the hope we have in Christ, death is not the end—it is the doorway to eternal life.

This week's promise: God is your strength.

Verse of the week: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10

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Donate to the Hallie Ladelle Scruggs Scholarship in memory of Hallie.

Living Life Backward by David Gibson

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We are so excited to welcome you back for a brand-new episode of StoryTellers Live! This fall, we're beginning a new series, Rooted in Hope: Grounded in God's Promises, where each week we'll take a closer look at a promise from Scripture and hear how God has faithfully lived it out in the life of one of our storytellers.

Our prayer is that these stories will encourage you to anchor your heart in the unchanging promises of God, no matter what season you find yourself in.

And, during this series, each week you will get a short devotional that will help you continue reflecting on the promise of the week. You can click on the link in our show notes or newsletter to receive it!

Today's episode features Scarlet Stearns, who first shared her story at our annual Stories of Hope Luncheon. Scarlet opens up about growing up with an alcoholic mother, finding refuge at the Big Oak Ranch, and the countless ways God pursued her through every season of uncertainty. As she reflects on His faithfulness, Scarlet reminds us that we are fully seen, deeply loved, and never beyond the reach of God's redeeming grace. Her story will encourage you to know that God can bring healing, blessing, and purpose even from our deepest wounds.

This week's promise: There has never been a moment in your life when God has not seen you or loved you.

Verses of the Week: From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind. From his dwelling place, he watches all who live on earth. He who forms the hearts of all, who considers everything they do. Psalm 33:13-15

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Scarlet's ministry: Feel the Smile

Listen to a similar story on finding identity in Christ: Episode 379, Ashley Stockard- "Surrender and Follow: A Story of Finding Your Identity in Christ"

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