Turning Awful Into Amazing: Laurie Brooker’s Story :: [Episode 339]
Release Date: 09/17/2025
Repost: Patreon Bonus Story- Embracing the Love of God:: Anna Rogers Boozer
StoryTellers Live
Today's story was originally aired on Patreon on November 5th. Anna Rogers Boozer, from our Homewood community, vulnerably shares her past experiences with sexual promiscuity and how the Lord removed her shame and guilt and led her into a life full of His redeeming love. Anna reminds us that when we hide behind our wrongdoings, we can miss seeing God's new mercies (Proverbs 28:13). Thank you, Anna, for allowing others to hear your story of the hope found in Jesus! Merry Christmas to all of you from the StoryTellers Live team! ...
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The Peace and Hope that Only Comes from Jesus: Joy Tyner’s Story :: [Epiosde 355]
StoryTellers Live
We are eight short days away from celebrating Jesus’ birth, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the gift of our Savior! Joy Tyner, from our Trussville, Alabama community, shares her story of God’s pursuing love and overwhelming strength as she walked through the devastating loss of her two daughters. While Joy’s journey is one of unimaginable heartbreak, it is also one that will leave you filled with hope and gratitude this Christmas season as Joy challenges you to live with intentional obedience towards God and love towards others. ...
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Wake-Up Call - A Story of Adoption and God's Provision: Cassie Connelly ::[Episode 354]
StoryTellers Live
Have you ever felt the Lord’s presence speak directly to you - calling you to step out of your comfort zone for Him? One night, Cassie Connelly, from our West Cobb community (outside of Atlanta, Georgia), had this personal experience with the Lord as He called her to the world of adoption - a call that had been placed in her heart since she was a little girl. Beautifully illustrated and told, Cassie will take you on a journey to China, where her family adopted her daughter. Through it all, you will be reminded of the Lord’s provision and providential care and...
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From My Way to God's Way - A Story of Going from Fear to Faith: Emily Watkins’ Story
StoryTellers Live
At the young age of 14, Emily Watkins, from our Vestavia Hills, Alabama community, lost her father suddenly in a tragic plane crash. It was a pivotal moment in Emily’s life where fear became a foundation from which she lived. But God, in His loving kindness, pursued Emily’s heart, longing for her to live trusting Him - Knowing and believing His ways are better, and His plan is best. Listen and hear how the Lord sought after Emily and took her from an anxiety-driven, fear-filled world to one of safety, joy, and peace. ...
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First Monday Story- A Second Chance at Life- A Story of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease :: Kristen Jones :: [Episode 352]
StoryTellers Live
It’s time for our First Monday Story coming from our Trussville, Alabama community group… And, it’s the perfect story for “Colitis and Crohn’s Awareness week,” celebrated the first week of December. At the age of fifteen, Kristen Jones was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. It was a disease doctors said she would be fighting her entire life. The years that followed were spent being sick then well, taking medications and blood transfusions, only to be re-diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as an adult. When told her only way to live was through surgery and wearing an...
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The Anchor of Hope: Emily Curzon’s Story :: {Episode 351]
StoryTellers Live
Happy day before Thanksgiving! This week we are especially grateful for each one of you - from listening and sharing the podcast to supporting and praying for the ministry - we couldn’t be here without you. So, a BIG thank you from the StoryTellers Live ministry! Today on the podcast, we have an incredible story of hope from Tulsa, Oklahoma community team member, Emily Curzon. Emily beautifully shares how the loss of her sister taught her so much about herself and her faith. Through her story, Emily reminds us of the sweet truths the Lord has given her through His kindness and...
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Trust in the Lord - A Story of Forgiveness, Healing, and Reconciliation: Stephanie Gaiters’ Story :: [Episode 350]
StoryTellers Live
It’s our 350th episode, and we have the perfect story to focus your eyes on the hope found in Jesus!! Love, forgiveness, and restoration are three words that could sum up the heart of the cross, and they are also three words that could sum up today’s message. Stephanie Gaiters, from our West Cobb community (just outside of Atlanta, Georgia), shares her compelling story of how the Lord used the most challenging and painful experience of her life to bring reconciliation and healing to her family. Her words will inspire you to trust the Lord with all your heart, encourage...
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God Will Be Glorified: A Story of Prayer and Healing:: Karen Edwards :: [Episode 349]
StoryTellers Live
When you are led into the dark, unforeseen valleys of life, it’s easy to allow fear to paralyze you. But, as today’s storyteller reminds us, it’s in those moments that the presence of God draws near through His Spirit and His community. Karen Edwards, who spoke at our Homewood, Alabama live gathering, shares details from the week her life took a sudden turn when her husband suffered an unexpected aneurysm and needed emergency surgery. Surrounded by powerful prayer warriors, Karen expounds on the grace and provision of God, emphasizing that there is no challenge in your life...
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Taking Your Thoughts Captive: Piper Rinehart’s Story :: [Episode 348]
StoryTellers Live
God’s Word tells us to take every thought captive to Christ, encouraging us to submit our minds to the truth, freedom, and hope found in Jesus. Today’s podcast is a beautiful reminder of the healing power of Scripture when the enemy attacks our minds. Piper Rinehart, from our Tulsa, Oklahoma community team, vulnerably shares her story of how the Lord graciously met her in a season of spiritual warfare as she was being bombarded by extremely fearful and intrusive thoughts. As Piper recounts the battle in her brain, you are going to see firsthand how the armor of God protected and...
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First Monday Story: God Prepares You - A Story About the Loss of a Child :: Joni Cheney :: [Episode 347]
StoryTellers Live
In the midst of intense brokenness, it can be extremely difficult to feel the presence of the Lord. Today’s “First Monday Story”is a sweet reminder to recognize that even in the most heartbreaking of circumstances, the Lord is with you. Joni Cheney, from our community group in Fairhope, Alabama, joyfully expresses her faith and walk with the Lord during the most difficult time of her life. In this hope-filled story, Joni will point you to the unwavering truth found in Deuteronomy 31:8: “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor...
info_outlineLife can change in an instant. And, in that moment, the illusion of control can either take you down a path of fear and worry or a path of surrender and peace.
In today’s podcast, Laurie Brooker, from our community group in Trussville, Alabama, shares her story of how the Lord guided her to trust His sovereign plan as He strengthened and upheld her through the loss of her husband and a cancer diagnosis of her own (all in the same year). Laurie will courageously remind you that while life can sometimes place unwanted titles on you, God can bring joy out of the pain and goodness into your story.
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Verse of the Week:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
Challenge of the Week:
Laurie spoke often of how her community surrounded her in the suffering her family was experiencing. What can you do for someone who is struggling this week? Be the hands and feet of Christ to them!
Listen to a similar story: Lori Anderson- Ep. 75: “The Transforming Power of Grief”
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