The Story Partners Podcast

By Walt and Annie Manis

What's The Story Partners Podcast about?

We are a team of storytellers who tell stories of how Jesus has changed real peoples' lives. Watch our short documentary films on YouTube or at www.StoryPartners.org.

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The Story Partners Podcast episodes:

05.23.2024
S2.E10p2 - When Church Hurts
After years of searching for truth, Jason and Katherine Grote come to faith in Christ. Eager to get involved in community and grow in their new faith, they find a small church and immediately dive in. Things were great at...
05.16.2024
S2.E10p1 - When Church Hurts
Jason Grote was a quirky kid who didn’t fit in. Katherine was a dancer with an independent mind. They were an unlikely couple, but both were drawn to spiritual things and wanted to know the truth. Against all odds,...
05.02.2024
S2.E9 - The Encounter
When Tim Schulte was 12 years old, his parents divorced and his mom moved away. Finding himself without emotional support, Tim feels isolated and starts believing 4 lies about himself: I’m unlovable, I’m not good enough, I’ll never be good...
04.18.2024
S2.E8 - Misaligned
Performance, perfection and efficiency were ideals that Dana Grindal lived by. These values guided her work, family, and spiritual life – and things were working well. But one day, God would suddenly disrupt all her plans, and life for...
04.04.2024
S2.E7 - Children Crossing
Imagine if things were so desperate in your home country that you felt like your only option was to pack up your family and travel through chaos in order to survive. You get to the border of a new country...
03.21.2024
S2.E6 - At Least We're Still Rich
As a child, Tim Crowder was loving life; his family was rich and they were secure. But under the surface things were not as they appeared. Was it all a lie? The Story Partners Podcast features...
03.07.2024
S2.E5 - I'm a Daughter
Jenessa Wait wanted to belong, but she didn’t know where she fit. As a pastor’s kid, there were things about church life that she loved. But she also wanted to fit into the “cool crowd”. She didn’t understand the...
02.22.2024
S2.E4 - Nothing to Prove
From a young boy the idea was planted in Daniel Mueller’s mind that you had to be successful to be important. So, Daniel Mueller set out to do just that – be the richest, most influential person that he could...
02.08.2024
S2.E3 - Addicted to Meth in Middle School
Emma Smith grew up fast. By 8th grade she was addicted to Meth and getting a glimpse into just how dark and scary that world is. Soon she realized she was in way over her head. ...
01.25.2024
S2.E2 - The Journey
Eddie Smith grew up in inner-city Chicago among extreme poverty, drugs and crime. Now as an adult struggling with drug addiction and the memories of a horribly abusive father, Eddie desires the end. But Eddie’s Heavenly Father had other plans. ...
01.11.2024
S2.E1 - To Hell and Back
Kyle Hubbart had it all, until his house of cards started to crumble and his world fell apart. Little did he know that he would soon get a glimpse into hell that would change his life forever. ...
01.04.2024
Season 2 - Kick Off
We are so excited that Season 2 is finally here! We have some amazing stories that we can’t wait to share with you. Rally your friends to subscribe and come along for the ride! Season 2, Episode 1 releases on January...
04.19.2023
Season 1 - That's a Wrap!
As we draw Season 1 to a close, we want to say thanks! Thank you for coming along with us on this journey of discovering what God has done in the lives of those around us. We can’t wait for...
04.05.2023
S1.E12 - Are We Pretending, or is This For Real?
Being an actor is confusing. How do you convince your audience your role is authentic without convincing your heart? Elizabeth Bernhardt talks about the tension between following Christ and the cost of acting on your mind, body and soul....
03.22.2023
S1.E11 - They Took My Body, but not My Soul.
As a young child, Laura Ayres quickly learned that her grandparents were not who she thought they were. She finds herself isolated – caught in an evil web of Satanic ritual abuse that would last for years. As her...
03.08.2023
S1.E10 - Singing a New Song
Jaleesa McCreary had a promising career in opera - doing what she loved most. Until one day, when all these dreams were gone in a moment. What do you do when the thing you were made to do gets...
02.22.2023
S1.E9 - Hearing God in Amsterdam
God spoke, and Walt heard it. He stepped into the rain to obey – but questions and doubt crowded in. Was that really God? Questions or comments about the story? Reach out to Walt directly at [email protected]....
02.07.2023
S1.E8 - Thank you, Wendy.
Bob and Suzanne Manis’ hearts toward God were hard. Suzanne was apathetic and Bob was openly hostile. They had grown up around faith, but as adults wanted nothing to do with Jesus. A tragic event early in marriage...
01.25.2023
S1.E7 - We Keep Coming Back
It’s not always the case that your friends from your formative years last into adulthood. Join this group of women as they reflect on sticking together in friendship, over decades of life, through the good and the bad times....
01.11.2023
S1.E6 - Below the Surface
The image Tim Brown presented to the world was of a tough and brave fighter pilot. In reality, he was deeply wounded and emotionally disconnected. But God was on a mission to heal Tim’s soul. ...
12.28.2022
S1.E5 - The Expected Unexpected
Pregnant at 14, Haley Negron was scared and full of shame. But this “accident” wasn’t a surprise to God. He was weaving together a much bigger story in her life. The Story Partners Podcast features...
12.14.2022
S1.E4 - It Worked!
In theory, Sarah Currer believed that God did miracles, but she had never experienced that first-hand. One prayer for a sick child in Cambodia would open her eyes to something she’ll never forget. The Story Partners...
11.30.2022
S1.E3 - You Want Me to do WHAT?
After the tragic loss of their young daughter, God asked Suzie and Tim Brown to do the unthinkable. Listen in as Suzie recounts the details of this incredible story. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories,...
11.16.2022
S1.E2 - The Persistent Invitation
As an audio tech for the metal band Metallica, Graham Allen had fully embraced the vices of the rock lifestyle. But no previous high from sex, drugs, or rock-in-roll would be able to compare with the supernatural experience that he...
11.16.2022
S1.E1 - 746746 Is Not My Name
Running from the law wasn’t new for Billy Webb. His father was an outlaw. Little did he know that being locked in prison up would actually hold the key to his freedom. The Story Partners Podcast features...
11.14.2022
Introducing The Story Partners Podcast
We are Story Partners - a team of storytellers based in Austin, Texas. We share artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life have been...

What's The Story Partners Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Story Partners Podcast episodes:

S2.E10p2 - When Church Hurts

S2.E10p1 - When Church Hurts

S2.E9 - The Encounter

S2.E8 - Misaligned

S2.E7 - Children Crossing

S2.E6 - At Least We're Still Rich

S2.E5 - I'm a Daughter

S2.E4 - Nothing to Prove

S2.E3 - Addicted to Meth in Middle School

S2.E2 - The Journey

S2.E1 - To Hell and Back

Season 2 - Kick Off

Season 1 - That's a Wrap!

S1.E12 - Are We Pretending, or is This For Real?

S1.E11 - They Took My Body, but not My Soul.

S1.E10 - Singing a New Song

S1.E9 - Hearing God in Amsterdam

S1.E8 - Thank you, Wendy.

S1.E7 - We Keep Coming Back

S1.E6 - Below the Surface

S1.E5 - The Expected Unexpected

S1.E4 - It Worked!

S1.E3 - You Want Me to do WHAT?

S1.E2 - The Persistent Invitation

S1.E1 - 746746 Is Not My Name

Introducing The Story Partners Podcast