In this episode of the You Matter podcast, our host, Shane Stanford, and his co-author Anthony Thaxton discuss the themes in their new book, 'Unfailing: Stumbling into God's Unlimited Goodness.' They explore the lessons derived from biblical stories of failure, the profound impact of working on the book for nearly a decade, and how overcoming failure is a crucial part of spiritual growth. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, the value of discussing personal failures, and how God uses these experiences for greater purposes. Anthony also shares insights on his work with the Institute for Southern Storytelling and reflects on the influence stories and storytelling in his own life. The conversation emphasizes that even the failures in our stories matter, and finding hope in Jesus is essential to stumbling our way into God's unlimited goodness.

00:00 Welcome to the You Matter Podcast

00:30 Introducing the Book Project

01:15 The Journey of Collaboration

01:59 Overcoming Failure and Finding Redemption

05:38 Biblical Stories of Failure and Redemption

09:55 The Power of Storytelling

18:26 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned

28:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts

Purchase a copy of Un-failing: Stumbling Our Way into God’s Unlimited Goodness here.

More From Anthony Thaxton:

southernstorytelling.mc.edu

thaxtonstudios.com

servantschool.com

To Contact Anthony Thaxton : [email protected]

Shane's Instagram: ⁠@drshanestanford⁠

Shane's Website: ⁠shanestanford.com⁠

Edited by Bryant Thaxton