Sacred Story Podcast

Laura's conversation begins with Renee's story of leaving her life behind in the United States to live on a Caribbean island in her late 20's. Renee's dream of island life unfolds with a new place to live, adopting a dog, and meeting a boyfriend. As her boyfriend becomes more violent, Renee faces the reality that this chapter of her story is not turning out the way she imagined. Renee recounts how God rescued her and her dog from harm. The woo-ing heart of God is displayed in a powerful way through Renee's story. Laura and Renee talk about women in abusive relationships, how to respond when in an abusive relationship, and how to support someone who you suspect is being abused. A desire to escape into different circumstances can be a temptation to live independent of God's plan which can unfold in unexpected difficulty and suffering. Visit the Sacred Story website to make a donation and receive a care package with Renee's story contained in it. A care package includes a guided Sacred story journal, book mark,

Laura and Jean's conversation begins with Jean sharing about her desire to move, feeling stuck, and then being forced out of her home by Hurricane Harvey. Jean describes the aftermath of being flooded, how God came through for her family, and led them to take an RV trip that lasted for almost a year. She is candid about life on the road as well as the barriers to dreaming and taking a risk to do something that seems impractical or unusual to others. The dialogue also includes supporting others as they pursue their dreams and discerning God's leading. Finally, Jean discloses her fear of writing as a woman who doesn't see herself as a writer. To read Jean's story, visit the Sacred Story website. Make a donation of any amount while on the site to receive a care package with Jean's story, a journal, Scripture cards, a book mark, and a pen ($30 value with shipping and handling). Reviews are our friend so please leave us one about the podcast. They help introduce other women to the podcast she knows her story mat

Laura talks with Paty about coming to faith in Jesus as a young girl in Mexico. Paty shares how she heard God speak to her about being part of His greater story around the world and the barriers she faced to following Him. She provides more detail about the adventure of serving in Athens, Greece and standing against the evils of sex traffiking. She explains sex traffiking, the ways she is a vessel of care for women, and shares stories of hope. The conversation includes the balance between Paty entering into God's battle for hearts, taking care of herself, and cultivating her relationship with the Lord. Paty's prayer and passion is for the Latin American church to see themselves as integral in the Great Commission. Check out more stories of ordinary yet brave women on Sacred Story's Website and follow us on instagram, @sacredstoryministries.

How do we think about our story when a debilitating health condition strikes? Kelly shares about suffering a major stroke in her 30s. With the loss of her health and marriage, she honestly talks about her journey to recover physically while turning to God for strength and wisdom. Receive a copy of Kelly's story in a care package as a gift upon making a donation to Sacred Story. A care package includes a guided journal, a pen, a bookmark, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast in donor notes by writing the name Kelly. ($30 value including shipping and handling)

What is God doing in His greater story around the world? Ashlee shares about how God radically altered her course in recent years as a college student. Her heart for Muslim women from the Middle East to come to faith in Christ is refreshing. The conversation with Ashlee enlightens us to how God is moving through the scattering of people from the Middle East. Visit the Sacred Story site to make a donation which will be directed to efforts to come alongside His story in this part of the world. Designate this podcast in donor notes by writing Muslim Outreach.

A cancer diagnosis is an unexpected turn too many women face. Join the conversation with guest Geneva DeVaughn as she shares her story of receiving a diagnosis of a tumor the size of an orange. A month later when the tumor is removed, it shrunk to the size of a quarter. Her story encourages us to believe God for the impossible as we place our unexpected turns in His hands. Visit Sacred Story to make a donation and receive Geneva's story in a care package as our gift. A care package include a journal, a bookmark, a pen, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast by writing the name Geneva in donor notes. ($30 value with shipping and handling)

Does an unexpected turn in your story make you want to throw something - or simply give up? Ginna shares her candid and endearing story about trusting God as she parents her precious daughter Grace with special needs. She speaks to times when questions and despair seem bigger than hope for the future. Ginna's journey brings laughter, tears, and "grit" to our relationship with God. To receive Ginna's story in a care package as a gift, make a donation to Sacred Story. A care package includes a journal, a bookmark, a pen, and Scripture cards. ($30 value with shipping and handling)

Does a person or group of people seem beyond God's reach? Liz shares her story of growing up in the Jewish faith and discovering Jesus as the Messiah in her 20's. She offers insight into reaching out to people from the Jewish tradition and other religious backgrounds. Make a donation to Sacred Story and receive the gift of a care package which includes Liz's story, a journal, a pen, a bookmark, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast in the donor notes by writing the name Liz. ($30 value with shipping and handling)

Processing loss is something we all walk through in our stories at some point. Dr. Joye Baker from Dallas Theological Seminary shares her story of losing her husband and becoming a single parent while experiencing God's presence and redemption. She offers nuggets of truth and comfort for those who face loss as well as wisdom on being there for others. Request a copy of Joye's story in a care package as a gift upon making a donation for any amount. A care package includes a guided journal, a pen, a bookmark, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast in donor notes by writing the name Joye. ($30 value including shipping and handling)

How do you respond when life throws you a curve ball? Join us for a meaningful conversation with a sister who stepped up to share her story when Sacred Story launched, author and speaker Lincee Ray. Lincee shares about the unexpected turn of betrayal in her marriage. To learn more about Lincee and her book Why I Hate Green Beans, visit her website. Be one of the first to make a donation to Sacred Story after listening and receive a complimentary copy of Lincee's book in a care package to celebrate the kick off of our podcast. A Sacred Story care package includes Lincee's story, a journal, a pen, a bookmark, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast by writing "kick off" in donor notes. ($30 value for care package including shipping and handling)

God made us to dream and desire. When desires go unmet and dreams are dashed, doubt and despair come knocking. Jennifer shares her story of how she wrestled with God as she desired to grow her family. Her beautiful example of what it looks like to surrender a desire to the Lord offers joy to any woman who is longing for something. Receive a copy of Jennifer's story in a care package as a gift upon making a donation to Sacred Story. A care package includes a guided journal, a pen, a bookmark, and Scripture cards. Designate this podcast in donor notes by writing the name Jennifer. ($30 value including shipping and handling)

A brief introduction to the Sacred Story podcast, with host Laura Wilcox. To learn more about Sacred Story Ministries, visit sacredstoryministries.org. © 2019 Sacred Story Ministries