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I Will Trust You- A Breast Cancer Story~ Kathryn Tortorici :: [Episode 288]

Release Date: 10/02/2024

God’s Peace in Dark Places:: Jackie Newell’s Story ::[Episode 332]

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“God whispers in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” - C.S. Lewis. Jackie Newell, from our community group in Tupelo, Mississippi, grew up in church and knew from an early age that Jesus was her Savior. However, it wasn’t until she experienced devastating tragedy and loss that God became real to her as she immersed herself in Scripture and was faced with the fact that she either believed God’s Word or she didn’t. Jackie’s unwavering faith in a Father Who shines brightest in our darkest places...

Life is Hard, but God is Good:: Alice Churnock’s Story :: [Episode 331]

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"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds.” James 1:2 Alice Churnock, from our Vestavia, Alabama community group, shares her story of suffering from a bleeding disorder for thirty years, which stamped shame and embarrassment on her soul and ultimately led her to intense anger with God as the complications from her disorder led her to difficulties having children. However, after experiencing an unexpected and abrupt miscarriage, God met Alice, as only a loving and good Father can, and brought her to a deeper faith and...

The Healing Power of Scripture:: Sheryl Trawick’s Story :: [Episode 330]

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When you deal with a chronic illness, it’s easy to question God and wonder if He even sees you. Everyone around goes on with their lives while you are left struggling with how to live each day. This is exactly what today’s storyteller, Sheryl Trawick, from our Fairhope, Alabama community, experienced after being diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, an autoimmune disorder where her body was attacking her peripheral nervous system (the control center of her body’s communication system). However, instead of staying stuck in her thoughts of despair, Sheryl...

A Weight Lifted - A Story of Spiritual Healing Post-Abortion :: Erica Spivey :: [Episode 329]

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*A note on our content. We advise listener discretion as this episode references abortion. Erica Spivey, from our community group in Raleigh, North Carolina, grew up with a Jewish heritage, thinking her value rested in her actions and accomplishments - an untruth that left her empty, depressed, and ultimately alone when she found herself in the middle of an abortion clinic. But God, in His unconditional love and faithfulness, used her most guilt-ridden and shameful moment to pursue her heart. Listen in as Erica recounts the ways in which God brought her from...

From Mustard Seed to Hardy Tree- A Story of Rescue and Purpose:: Nicole Chism :: [Episode 328]

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Today’s “First Monday Freebie” will leave you praising God for His redeeming grace and unconditional love, even when faith can be as small as a mustard seed. Nicole Chism, from our community group in Tupelo, Mississippi, shares how God’s pursuit of kindness walked her out of the darkness of her past and led her to the role of a servant in His Kingdom. Nicole’s journey will encourage you to know that there is no story too far gone that the Lord can’t turn around and shine His glory through. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: - You need a mentor, an encourager,...

A Story of Redemption After Divorce:: Shannon Stafford :: [ Episode 327]

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What do you do when the brokenness of this world hits you and your entire life goes into a tailspin? As today’s storyteller reminds us, you lean into God like never before, and you rest in knowing He is enough. Shannon Stafford, from our West Cobb community (just outside of Atlanta, Georgia), shares her story of healing from childhood trauma only to be blindsided by her husband’s request for a divorce. Little did she know that through her journey of recovering from the past, God was preparing her for victory in the future trials ahead. This is a story of God’s faithful love,...

God is in Every Step:: Emily Lombardo’s Story :: [Episode 326]

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May is Brain Cancer Awareness month, and today’s storyteller pays tribute to this disease that affects more than 25,000 people annually. Emily Lombardo, who shared at our Trussville, Alabama live gathering, recounts her journey of walking alongside her husband as he was diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. In this heartfelt story, Emily helps us see the divine goodness of our Father as she details the ways in which her community showed up for her and her family as the hands and feet of Christ. As she shares, you will also see the love between a husband and...

Saved from the Spiral of Addiction:: Candace Jones’ Story :: [Episode 325]

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"There is a cure for addiciton, and His name is Jesus."- Storyteller, Candace Jones According to the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health over 48 million Americans battled a substance use disorder over the past year, making it abundantly clear- addiction does not discriminate. Today on the podcast, Candace Jones, who spoke at our Mountain Brook community's live gathering, shares her story of struggling with drugs and alcohol and how she quickly spiraled into the evil and dark world of selling drugs. Through her candidness, Candace clearly reminds us of the...

Seeking God's Heart and Experiencing Jehovah Jireh:: Reagan Barfield’s Story :: [Episode 324]

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Today, we are thrilled to air our first story from our newest community group in Charleston, South Carolina. We know it will leave you longing to seek God’s heart and trust His perfect timing! Reagan Barfield shares her story of walking through several difficult seasons of her life, including an accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury, the loss of her best friend to cancer, her struggles with infertility, and the devastating experience of two miscarriages. But… through it all, Reagan explains she would never trade the moments of suffering as they led her to...

A Posture of Surrender - Saved from an Eating Disorder:: Erica Antonneau’s Story :: [Episode 323]

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“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭ Did you know one person dies every 52 minutes from an eating disorder? This is a devastating statistic that is addressed firsthand on today’s podcast by Erica Antonneau, our storyteller who spoke at our Tulsa, Oklahoma community. Erica vulnerably shares her journey of struggling with perfectionism and self-sufficiency which ultimately led her down the destructive path of anorexia. Her candidness about the idolatry of body image in her...

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For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing you an encouraging survivor’s story from our Mountain Brook community. Kathryn Tortorici will remind you that the Lord knows your days and will equip you for what’s next.

Through her struggle with breast cancer, Kathryn says she learned to fully trust—and that it's possible to be full of tears and full of joy.

Plus, you’ll love hearing how Kathryn and a friend were diagnosed at the same time. Together, they developed a heart for God and a heart for others.

In this episode you will learn:

- Life is like a train track with trials and tribulations as the tracks, but it will take you to a destination.

Links:

Song: “Do I Trust You” by Twila Paris

Two by Two: Conversations Between Friends Navigating Breast Cancer by Kathryn Tortorici & Nancy Bynon

Listen to a similar story~ Jehan Corbin- Ep. 121: “Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Enough” and Lindy Walker- Ep. 13: “Surrender Her Agenda”

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