It has been said that comparison is the thief of joy. Are you leaving the doors of your heart unlocked for the thief to come in and steal, kill and destroy your joy?? Today's storyteller, Courtney Humphreys, from Memphis, Tennessee, shares her story of growing up trying to be good enough for God, herself, and others. Her story will encourage you to stop comparing yourself to those around you and walk in a manner to which YOU have been called. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• When you stop comparing yourself to others, you realize that the gifts others have can make you a better person.
• Slowing down is key to running this race called life.
• No matter how hard you try, you will never be good enough for God... And that's okay because it points you to your need for Him.

IN ANTICIPATION OF OUR 200TH EPISODE, WE ARE GIVING YOU A TASTE OF PATREON FOR THE MONTH!! THIS THURSDAY ON YOUR REGULAR PODCAST FEED, listen in as Robyn, Lindy, and Katie "Continue the Conversation" and discuss Courtney's story. We will talk about the spiritual gifts God has given each of us, how comparison can overtake our lives, and you'll find out what the "honeybees" is. We hope this episode leaves you laughing as it did us!

9/8 ​​In honor of our 200th episode approaching, we are posting bonus episodes during the month of September that will give you a taste of what is offered on our Patreon StoryTellers Live Community page. In this bonus "Story Within the Story," Robyn talks with Lauren Sisler more about how she healed after losing her parents and how God led her to her career as an ESPN reporter. To JOIN PATREON, click HERE. To learn about StoryTellers Live, click HERE

It's here! It's here! Season 6 kicks off today!! ESPN reporter, Lauren Sisler, shares how God carried her through the tragic loss of her parents and how He taught her to embrace her story and unlock the shackles of shame she was carrying for years. ​ This is a story for anyone who has walked through a difficult time and is looking for God in the details. ​IN THIS EPISODE, Y0U WILL LEARN:

• Despite what your feelings are telling you, God is always with you.
• It is vital to face traumatic feelings head-on instead of running from them... through facing them, you can heal.
• There is freedom in vulnerability and transparency. ​​IN ANTICIPATION OF OUR 200TH EPISODE, WE ARE GIVING YOU A TASTE OF PATREON FOR THE MONTH!! THIS THURSDAY, ON YOUR REGULAR PODCAST FEED, LAUREN IS FEATURED AS THIS MONTH'S STORY WITHIN THE STORY! ​Listen as Robyn talks with Lauren more about her healing process, how God has shown up in some pretty remarkable ways, and how God led her to her career as an ESPN reporter. This is one you don't want to miss! You can join for as little as $5 a month if you aren't a member. Go to patreon.com/STLcommunity to join. Connect with Lauren Sisler on Instagram at @laurensisler

God's Word tells us to "be still and know I am God," but in the world, we become so hurried that we forget the importance of this practice. In today's episode, you will hear how God spoke clearly to the StoryTellers Live team that it was time to rest in solitude and reset in prayer for the next three weeks. We hope you will stand alongside us in prayer and use this as a reminder to be still before Him as the new school year ramps up. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

• It's okay to take a break.
• Rest and reset are an important part of your spiritual walk.
• Jesus was busy, but Jesus was not hurried.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer ​ON PATREON THIS FRIDAY - ​Rest seems like it should be something easy to do, but in a world that tells us to go, go, go, let's face it... rest is hard! What does God's Word tell us about rest? In this month's Dig Deeper Audio Devotion, Katie looks at the importance of Biblical rest and how this rest can be a form of worship. Not a member, join Patreon today at Patreon.com/STLcommunity!

Originally aired as EP 169 on 1/5/22 Joye Jackson, from Katy, Texas, shares her story of walking through a season in her life where she found herself unprepared, ill-equipped, and frustrated with God as she waited for Him to answer. Joye (like her name) joyfully reminds us of the importance of trusting God in the unseen and holding onto His promise that He does work ALL things for good.

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originally aired as EP 152 on 9/8/21

​​​"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe." Proverbs 29:25

Author, writer, and speaker Sophie Hudson, of the Big Boo podcast, challenges you to let go of your fears and step out in faith with the gifts God has given you and be the woman He created you to be. Her story will give you the courage to stop disqualifying yourself for the work God has called you to and boldly walk through the doors He is opening! JOIN PATREON HERE

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(originally aired May 2020) Are you a peacemaker? Do you want to make sure everyone around you is happy, sometimes sacrificing your own needs and voice as a result? Katie, who serves on our leadership team in Memphis, TN, tells us her story of losing her voice and becoming, in her words, "a victim of her own making" until God brought her to a place of freedom in community and confidence in Christ.

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(originally aired 10/28/2020) Raised in a God-fearing Jewish family, Carol shares her story of Jesus' relentless pursuit of her. Self-described as a nice Jewish girl from NYC, she surrendered her life to Jesus at the age of forty because her husband's pastor in Seattle handed her the Bible. Carol is also featured as one of the eight sessions in "When God Shows Up - Discovering God in Stories of FREEDOM."

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(originally aired 9/3/19) Nancy shares how her failed attempts to control and change others in her life eventually brought her to her knees where she realized the Lord needed to change her. In the process, this self-proclaimed prodigal mom found freedom and hope in surrendering all to a sovereign, all-loving, and sufficient God. (Recorded in Memphis)

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Katie Basden - originally aired 4/15/21 ​John 10:10 tells us "the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy," and one of his main targets is the family unit. Katie, from Auburn, Alabama, gives her story of raising children with special needs, surviving infidelity in her marriage, and struggling with perfectionism. In the end, she reminds us to trust God and let His plan unfold, and He will lead you to the ultimate "imperfectly perfect plan" for your life. To preorder When God Shows Up - Stories of FREEDOM click HERE Join StoryTellers on Patreon - click HERE