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Defined by His Grace: Rachel Temple’s Story :: [Episode 345]

Release Date: 10/22/2025

Repost: Patreon Bonus Story- Embracing the Love of God:: Anna Rogers Boozer

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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! ...

The Peace and Hope that Only Comes from Jesus: Joy Tyner’s Story :: [Epiosde 355]

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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. ...

Wake-Up Call - A Story of Adoption and God's Provision: Cassie Connelly ::[Episode 354]

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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...

From My Way to God's Way - A Story of Going from Fear to Faith: Emily Watkins’ Story

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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. ...

First Monday Story- A Second Chance at Life- A Story of Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease :: Kristen Jones :: [Episode 352]

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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...

The Anchor of Hope: Emily Curzon’s Story :: {Episode 351]

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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...

Trust in the Lord - A Story of Forgiveness, Healing, and Reconciliation: Stephanie Gaiters’ Story :: [Episode 350]

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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...

God Will Be Glorified: A Story of Prayer and Healing:: Karen Edwards :: [Episode 349]

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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...

Taking Your Thoughts Captive: Piper Rinehart’s Story :: [Episode 348]

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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...

First Monday Story: God Prepares You - A Story About the Loss of a Child :: Joni Cheney :: [Episode 347]

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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...

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Today’s podcast places us in the middle of our three-week series “Religion to Relationship”, and it’s a story many of us can fall victim to - “if I’m just good enough for God, I’ll earn His favor and His blessing over my life.”

Rachel Temple, from our Pinehurst, North Carolina community, shares her story of growing up under the pressures of having a mother who was an alcoholic and a father who was an enabler, and subsequently succumbing to the role of caretaker in her family while believing the lie that if she could do all the right things for God life would be easier. This theological misunderstanding led Rachel down a path of comparison, depression, insecurity, and despair until the Lord met her and asked, “Will you be defined by your victimhood or by My grace?” - a question that, as you’ll hear, changed the trajectory of Rachel’s life.

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VERSE OF THE WEEK:

“Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now I obey your word. You are good, and what you do is good; teach me your decrees.” Psalm 119:66-68

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

Where are you comparing the goodness of God in your life to the goodness of God in the lives of others? This week shift your thoughts to gratitude and the gift of God’s unmerited grace.

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Links:

Breaking Free by Beth Moore

Listen to this song by Lauren Daigle- Losing My Religion

Listen to a similar story: Ep. 30- Amy Williams: Faith Above Works

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