Episodes

  • Episode 15: The Gospel is for Moms Too

    Episode 15: The Gospel is for Moms Too
    Apr 16 2025
    Join Mel and the founders of Mom Life Ministries: Melanie and Christy. Moms – you won't want to miss this episode of encouragement. Melanie and Christy are moms, best friends, and faith leaders who are shepherding mothers across the country. They are offering community and Gospel hope. 💛 Love encouraging other moms in faith and friendship? You might be the perfect MomLife leader! Whether it’s in your home, at your church, a cozy coffee shop, or even during lunch at work—you can create meaningful community anywhere using the MomLife curriculum. ✨ Partner registration is OPEN NOW! Explore gospel-centered teaching videos, spiritual discussion prompts, and personal study tools that help moms grow deeper in faith together. Early bird pricing for leader registration ends May 7.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 14: Stories in the Widowed Places

    Episode 14: Stories in the Widowed Places
    Apr 2 2025
    Mel sits with Robbie Gaines, co-founder of HopeWords. Together they explore what it means to experience story through “The Widowed Place.” Robbie is a pastor, father, and gatherer to HopeWords. His insight and wisdom are a gift. Don’t miss this dose of encouragement.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 13: Are the Stories Enough? with Rev. Aaron Zimmerman

    Episode 13: Are the Stories Enough? with Rev. Aaron Zimmerman
    Mar 19 2025
    Have you ever wondered, "Is God's story enough?" If you or your kids have ever asked this question, you’ll want to tune into our latest drop for some helpful perspective and encouragement. Rev. Aaron Zimmerman is a founding board member of StoryMakers and the Rector of St. Alban's Church in Waco, Texas. In this episode, Aaron shares why we grown-ups can trust the stories and how we can communicate about the Bible with our kids.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 12: Stories Are Upside Down

    Episode 12: Stories Are Upside Down
    Mar 5 2025
    God's story is FULL of exciting plot twists. Join us for an exciting episode with Fr. Jon Jameson, musician turned priest.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 11: The Old Story

    Episode 11: The Old Story
    Feb 19 2025
    Is the Bible an exciting adventure? Tune in for an interesting and fun chat on the Old Story. Join Mel and Chad Bird, Biblical Scholar, to discover how to engage the Bible's text with ease. If you are someone who wonders where to even begin, this episode is for you. Chad Bird is an incredible writer, and at the heart of it all, a storyteller that whispers hope to all that read his work.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 10: Grace in Parenting: Daughters

    Episode 10: Grace in Parenting: Daughters
    Feb 4 2025
    Join us for a conversation with the Rev. Matthew Hoskinson. If you are a dad wondering what it means to shepherd your kids through faith, this is the episode for you. Matthew shares his faith story with StoryMakers. He is the dynamic director of an innovative, interdenominational urban ministry institute. Listen in on how Grace impacts your approach in parenting.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 9: Parenting with Certainty

    Episode 9: Parenting with Certainty
    Jan 22 2025
    Tune into the pod to hear what it means to parent with confidence. Will and Courtney, founders of Crew and Co., share God's story and what it means to experience faith at home. Courtney is a visual artist and Will is an author. Together they create resources that spark the imagination and faith.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 8: Grownups Need Grace, Too! Emotional Well-being of Grown-ups with Rebekah Hannah

    Episode 8: Grownups Need Grace, Too! Emotional Well-being of Grown-ups with Rebekah Hannah
    Jan 7 2025
    The word of God anchors the soul, and Rebekah Hannah is at work to assure the next generation of that truth. Author, Therapist, and Youth Director Rebekah Hannah shares her wisdom. She is a mother and theological leader, shepherding the grownups raising the next generation. Tune in and meet Rebekah Hannah.
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    32 mins
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