Through fighting Crohn's disease, Ashley found that being vulnerable not only strengthened her body but it also strengthened her heart and her relationship with God. She's learned that even a chronic disease can be a catalyst in growing your faith.

Krista always had a desire to be in ministry. And as the wife of a football coach, she has seen God fulfill that desire in a unique way, one that's completely different from what she expected! Over the years, the Lord has used transition and saying "yes" to reveal Himself to Krista and her family.

A panel of three women — Kelly, Marti, and Carolyn — share stories that give us insight into the daily lives of moms raising children with various special needs. The beauty of getting a personal peek into their lives is that understanding breeds empathy. Empathy leads to more thoughtful conversations and actions... which hopefully spark new friendships or deepen them. And all of that in turn builds a strong and healthy community that can come alongside these families when they're weary or discouraged.

Robin's story includes both loss and miracles. But through her grief, the value of life and relationships have become magnified for Robin, and consciously choosing hope in the Lord has brought healing and deeper faith. Her story shows us that miracles and loss both have the power to bring joy.

Katie V. shares her journey with mental illness. For a long time, she doubted whether God could use her to make a difference if she wasn't perfectly healthy or on top of her game. But her story proves that there's power in just showing up. If you're willing, no challenge or struggle will prevent God from accomplishing His purpose in your life.

Katie shares about the pressures of parenting, and how she's learned to surrender control and trust God. She also shares how motherhood has helped transform her relationship with God from one based on head knowledge to one grounded in heart convictions.

Kristin tells her story of how tragedy led her down a long path of self-destructive behavior. A few years ago, after living a life enveloped in shame, fear and low self-worth, she found a relationship with God for the first time. She now lives boldly and bravely as she encourages others to live with vulnerability and purpose.

When her husband received a cancer diagnosis, Stacy discovered the importance of finding God in each moment, even when it isn't easy or natural. That difficult season also helped Stacy trade her life-long need for perfection for a desire to see His will play out in her life, regardless of how messy or different it might look. The cancer journey is a big part of Stacy's story, but she also shares so much more… including why she says YES to opportunities that scare her, how she recognizes the Lord's peace when life is chaotic, and when holding onto your dreams becomes unhealthy.

Jessica experienced a very different upbringing than most of our other storytellers so far. But like most of us, she had a deep desire to be known, to have a place to belong. She thought she'd finally found her identity and community as an army wife... until she was suddenly an army widow. This story involves sorrow, but it's also a beautiful love story with details woven throughout it that could only be orchestrated by a higher power. Jessica's story is a beautiful journey of ultimately discovering the One who loves and knows her best of all.

Katie shares how God sustained her family through the ups and downs of infertility and domestic adoption, and how He faithfully built her family in His timing. One of the most touching parts of Katie's story is her heart for birth mothers. This story gives a realistic but beautiful look at open adoption and how that process might unfold.