Hannah Finch, of our Oxford community, always looked forward to married life and mom life. As the years crept by, however, she found herself decidedly single. Disappointment and sadness settled in her soul. Hannah never expected the reality of singleness—in fact, she had bigger expectations of God, initially believing that if she did what God asked…

Ever wonder how some creators seem to churn out high-quality content at lightning speed? This week, we sit down with Ramon Ray, entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Rundown with Ramon, to break down his formula for creating impactful content—fast. Ramon shares his high-energy approach to content creation, explaining how he balances spontaneity wi…

It’s February and we’re bringing you some love! Jeanne Anne Love, actually. From our Vestavia community, Jeanne Anne and her heart transplant story are a perfect nod to American Heart Month—and to the lifelong goodness and faithfulness of her Heavenly Father. For as long as she can remember, Jeanne Anne suffered heart issues and related illnesses. …

Learn how to foster meaningful connections in the digital age with Terry Brock, a professional speaker, relationship marketing expert, and member of the Speaker Hall of Fame. In this episode, Terry shares how creators can harness the power of AI to nurture genuine relationships while maintaining authenticity. Terry breaks down the key principles of…

Tuning into the Lord’s plans requires step-by-step surrender. In the case of Kahlie Metz from our Tulsa community, surrender was season to season and even state to state. Kahlie shares about years of uprooting and change, including a rocky relationship with her father, lost friendships, and several moves. An actress and singer, Kahlie says to comba…

Kelly Connelly, of our Vestavia community, tried to control (and cure) her husband’s addiction to prescription painkillers. It seemed like a perfectly reasonable response from a wife. Only, it wasn’t working—and life wasn’t letting up. The substance abuse continued, and infidelity and divorce entered the scene, making Kelly’s life unmanageable for …

Get ready for some real talk. This raw account of addiction and recovery is also packed with self-reflection and Scripture throughout. Join Kristy Bridgers of our Oxford community as she drills down to the truth in more ways than one. Growing up with an alcoholic father and in a performance-based family culture, Kristy learned to function among sec…

Ever wonder how to build a thriving creator business without millions of followers? Billy Thorpe, founder of Deal Billy HQ, shares how he turned unconventional opportunities into a six-figure Amazon Influencer business. With over 3,100 brand deals under his belt, Billy’s journey proves that creative thinking and bold moves can pay off big time. In …

Welcome to the New Year! Our kickoff story is all about new beginnings—but it’s not what you think. This truth-filled tale will inspire you to get your heart right for 2025. Jane Menendez, of our Mountain Brook community, openly shares about a seed of bitterness that settled in her heart long ago. The seed grew into a grudge, which Jane watered and…

Get ready to discover how to integrate AI into your marketing and web design with Rich Brooks, founder of Flyte New Media. Rich shares his expertise in creating seamless, efficient workflows that elevate your content and website performance while maintaining your brand’s authenticity. Rich walks us through how to strategically incorporate AI into c…

Happy New Year! 🎉 As January kicks off, we at StoryTellers Live wish you a wonderful start to new beginnings and pray God's blessing and favor on you in 2025. We have another incredible repost story for you today, featured in the "When God Shows Up—Discovering God in Stories of Faith" Bible study. 87-year-old Doris Slappey, whose story was original…

Merry Christmas from the StoryTellers Live Team! We hope you are having a wonderful holiday with your family and friends as you celebrate the birth of our Savior. Today's story is a repost that originally aired on 2/1/23 as EP 214 and is also highlighted in our new Bible study, "When God Shows Up—Discovering God in Stories of Faith." Anna Gualano, …

We are just one week away from Christmas, and we have the perfect story to celebrate how the Light of the world can bring hope and healing in the darkest of situations! Patti Davis, from our Raleigh, NC community group, experienced unimaginable abuse and neglect as a child and as an adult. As a result, Patti absorbed lies deep into her heart and so…

In this episode, we’re joined by Peg Fitzpatrick, a social media strategist, author, and small business advocate, to uncover strategies for making your business shine online. Peg shares insights from her latest book, The Art of Small Business for Social Media: A Blueprint for Marketing Success, offering practical advice for entrepreneurs eager to g…

Join us for an insightful discussion with Corey Walker, co-author of Instagram for Business For Dummies and Instagram For Dummies, as we explore how businesses can leverage Instagram to grow their brand authentically in 2024 and beyond. Corey shares her expertise in optimizing Instagram for businesses of all types—whether you’re a visual brand or a…

Today, we hear from past storyteller Brynn Rogel Knox, who shared her story of recovery from addiction in Episode 120. Four years later, Brynn’s once troubled life has been enhanced by sobriety—but troubles have come in a different form. In one year’s time, Brynn saw the loss of her father and father-in-law and a pregnancy. Tragedy, regrets, and un…

Join us for a compelling Social Media News Live episode as we explore the intersection of innovation and brand storytelling with Kevin Lively, a former Disney Imagineer. Kevin reveals the magic behind crafting memorable narratives for beloved attractions like the Jungle Cruise and Zootopia, sharing his journey from a theme park skipper to an Imagin…

12/4/2024 StoryTellers Live is launching our 300th episode today (yes, you read that right!), and we’re praising the Lord for what he’s done through the ministry. All week long our team has been remembering the good while anticipating the great things to come. And this blessed rhythm of looking back and looking forward is just what you’ll hear from…

It’s first Monday freebie time, and we are delighted to debut our Tulsa community with a story from Kenzie Hightower! Kenzie’s typical life took a detour due to her brother’s sudden and life-threatening heart condition. During his three-month hospitalization, she quickly assumed the role of support person and found the new job to be heartwarming, h…

Following the Lord’s call can be heavy yet heartwarming. Hear it from Kate Shaw, of our Jackson, Mississippi community, whose foster care journey butted up against a busy schedule and desire to plan. Still, Kate saw each fostering up-and-down as another opportunity to glorify God. From challenging her Type A personality to training her to be “inter…

Tara Davis, of our Mountain Brook, Alabama community, experienced a childhood with some emotional and physical abandonment. As a result, learning independence and self-reliance came easily. But unlearning them? Not easy at all. In the midst of relationship hurts, financial rock-bottoms, and even the murder of her mother, Tara finally found that sur…

Ever wondered how AI could perfectly reflect your brand’s unique voice? This week on Social Media News Live, we’re exporting the world of authentic AI branding with Kinsey Soderberg, the mind behind Authentic AI. Kinsey walks us through her human-first approach to leveraging AI tools, ensuring your brand’s personality remains front and center. Key …

Through a sudden diagnosis in high school to a career detour in college to adoption and IVF in marriage to a ministry calling that made it all make sense, this story is one of God weaving His sovereignty and goodness in unexpected ways. Jessica Gilmer, from our community group in West Cobb, Georgia (a suburb outside of Atlanta), shares her journey …

Join us with Ryan Koral, founder of Tell Studios, as he breaks down the essentials of creating impactful videos with nothing but your smartphone. Drawing from his extensive background in filmmaking and strategic video marketing, Ryan reveals how anyone, from solopreneurs to small business owners, can harness the power of smartphone video to tell co…

God reminds us over and over again in His Word to not be afraid and that He alone is our Provider and Sustainer. Today’s episode is an unbelievable picture of these truths. Elizabeth Garner, from our community group in Memphis, Tennessee, shares her journey of walking through the loss of her first husband to cancer and her second husband to a plane…