a few of our favorites…
She speaks stories podcasts
Episode #210: Reunion Episode with Portia Allen
Those of you who have been long-time listeners know Portia and the goodness she brings, and though God called her to step down as host of She Speaks Stories, he called her towards some other great changes. And in this episode, Portia shares with us what she’s been up to this past year.
Jesus has held her through changes in her identity and quieted her fast pace with deep renewal. Her organization, Imago Dei, is growing as they learn exactly what it looks like to come alongside the church and help organize conversations about diversity. Their goal is to help leaders see what Jesus taught. That it’s not about the outcome, but about opportunities to look around and see what is needed in the church’s community. Imago Dei is a much-needed perspective. Not just sweeping these hard questions under the rug, but really coming alongside the confusion to bridge the gaps and guide conversations so Jesus can be seen in all cultures and corners! As they say, “Diversity is a garden to grow, not a problem to solve.”
Episode #209: A Conversation Story with Kim Wood
Kim joins us today to share the steps she took to find Jesus. Even though she was raised to know there is a God, she didn’t see beyond him as a structured God of Wrath. Through some hard times and with many seeds planted over time, she found what she’d been missing!
Life is hard, and it can be confusing. Questions and uncertainties come and it is difficult to see any hope in the middle of some of the hard. Kim’s story is a clear message of salvation. In her story, we can see grace exemplified. When we have a life with holes, God comes in and fills in the gaps!
Episode 208: Transformation Stories with Sarah English
Sarah was a military spouse who was slammed with hard times, affairs, financial difficulties and so much unknown. But God knew her and did not leave her. Every step of the way he provided for her in the most personal ways with scraggly old strangers, kind judges, supportive churches, and friendly empowering bosses.
This is a story of redemption. Her life exemplifies how God is always there, no matter where you are!