You know when you plan and then everything changes? Well, something came up. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way. Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms. Connect with us:...
Jun 27, 2025•3 min
Judy Van Rooy watches as her daughter, Cammie, comes to death’s door, time after time. Like every mother, Judy desperately wants to her daughter to live, but that is not in her control. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way. Along with this podcast, S...
Jun 05, 2025•40 min•Season 3Ep. 11
After surviving the biggest battle of her life, Cammie Jarvis starts to experience normal life for the first time. But everything is upended with a single doctor’s visit, and now she’s back in the fight of her life. It seems this could be the end of her time on earth… but God has a miracle in mind. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hop...
May 29, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 10
From her earliest memories, Cammie Jarvis battled an extremely rare form of cancer. Her entire life was a fight to survive, but things took a dark turn and she found herself considering the unimaginable… The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way. Along wi...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In the midst of a civil war in Lebanon, Jean Louis Kassis finds himself in a world of chaos. Desperately searching for unconditional love, he experiences the opposite at every turn. Wrongfully imprisoned and enduring extreme torture, Jean Louis thinks his life could be ending, but really it is just the beginning… The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed b...
May 08, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 8
In this heartfelt episode, Melody Green opens up about her extraordinary life alongside acclaimed singer-songwriter Keith Green. Through intimate stories of love, adventure, and unwavering faith, she invites us into the moments that defined their journey—along with the profound loss that changed everything. To listen to the rest of the story: https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/melody-green *Jump to around 42:30 to pick up where you left off here. Additional Information about Melody and Keith ...
May 01, 2025•41 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Lindsey Jackson’s life was going according to her plan: she fell in love, married young and was pregnant with her first child. However, her plan was turned upside down when her son’s delivery didn’t go the way she expected. Walking through this experience prepared Lindsey for the shock of her life - something she could have never imagined… Resources Lindsey Recommends: The Joyful Mourning Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyful-mourning-a-podcast-for-women-who/id1398380268 Book...
Apr 24, 2025•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
At an extremely low moment in Jonathan Gray’s life, he has a supernatural experience with God that he cannot shake. Jonathan has to find out who this God really is, so he goes on a quest for truth… and that’s when things start to get really weird… Resources Jonathan Recommends: “The Beautiful Side of Evil” - Johanna Michaelsen https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Side-Evil-Johanna-Michaelsen/dp/0890813221 “The Sacred Journey” - Brian Simmons https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Journey-Relentless-Affection...
Apr 10, 2025•56 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Elmira Javid was driven out of her home country, Iran, by war. Now, as a refugee in Germany, she finds herself completely alone – far from family, friends and the Islamic faith she’s so devoted to. One night, as she is weeping in despair, someone new steps into her life, and everything changes. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope th...
Mar 27, 2025•50 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In Prison, Jesus physically came to Afshin Javid and his whole world turns upside down. A man who used to be wholeheartedly committed to Islam, Afshin now cannot stop talking about Jesus to everyone he meets. This begins a whole new adventure in Afshin’s life – full of unbelievable twists and turns. For more information about Afshin Javid: Afshin Javid’s Website: https://afshinjavid.com/ Afshin Javid’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theafshinjavid Feature Film releasing in May 2025, that shar...
Mar 20, 2025•34 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Afshin Javid grew up in Iran under strict Islamic law. He loved Allah and was willing to kill, and even die for him. After a supernatural encounter, he starts to question everything and the foundation of his faith begins to crumble. *Listener discretion is advised* Warning: This episode deals with the topics of Islamic martyrdom and violence; listener discretion is advised. For more information about Afshin Javid: Afshin Javid’s Website: https://afshinjavid.com/ Afshin Javid’s YouTube: https://w...
Mar 13, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Join us as we kick off Season 3! In this episode, Walt and Annie chat about all things Story Partners - how we got into this work, why we create this podcast, and what you can look forward to in Season 3. It’s an informal conversation where you’ll get a little more behind-the-scenes info with co-founders Walt and Annie Manis. Our first story in Season 3 releases one week from today!
Mar 06, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Tim Halfin heard that a local boy had been missing for three days. Unexpectedly, God spoke to Tim and told him to go into the woods near his house and look for the boy... Listen to this special bonus episode from our friends at the GOD OUT LOUD Podcast, where Tim Halfin shares the remarkable story of hearing and obeying the voice of God.
Oct 10, 2024•23 min
Can you believe we’re already through Season 2? Weren’t those stories amazing?! It’s been so cool to hear from The Story Partners Podcast Community about how these stories have encourage you and shaped your faith. We love what we get to do and are so excited for what God has in store in the future. Thanks for following along with this season. If you have any friends or family who don’t know about us, please share this Podcast with them. We would love for these stories of God’s faithfulness to re...
Jun 20, 2024•7 min•Season 2Ep. 16
As a new teacher in Midland, Texas, Matt Slavik was in charge of driving a carload of kids to Zion National Park for a school trip. Around 2am he woke up on the side of the road, disoriented and asking, “What happened?” The answer was devastating. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps yo...
Jun 13, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Simone Halpin reached for the sex worker and earnestly pleaded, “You don’t have to do this!”. The woman’s eyes said everything: “Yes I do. You have no idea what my life is like.” At that moment, the questions flooded into Simone’s mind, but one thing she knew to her core – THIS is not right. This is this special two-part episode, so if you missed last week’s episode (the first part of this story), be sure to check it out before listening to this one. Warning: This episode deals with themes of se...
Jun 06, 2024•27 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Simone Halpin's unsteady home life taught her at an early age that she had to be independant and take care of herself. Wanting to fit in, she falls in with the wrong crowd thinking that they really cared for her, only to find out that she was mistaken. This is this special two-part episode. This episode tells the story of Simone's early life, and how her own history would prepare her for the work that God would later call her into. Be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the story. Warning:...
May 30, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 13
After years of searching for truth, Jason and Katherine Grote come to faith in Christ. Eager to get involved in community and grow in their new faith, they find a small church and immediately dive in. Things were great at first, but as time went on, they start to realize that everything was not as it once seemed. This is this special two-part episode, so if you missed last week’s episode (the first part of this story), be sure to check it out before listening to this one. The Story Partners Podc...
May 23, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Jason Grote was a quirky kid who didn’t fit in. Katherine was a dancer with an independent mind. They were an unlikely couple, but both were drawn to spiritual things and wanted to know the truth. Against all odds, they ended up together and both came to faith in Jesus in the most unexpected way. This is this special two-part episode, so be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the story. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each ep...
May 16, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 11
When Tim Schulte was 12 years old, his parents divorced and his mom moved away. Finding himself without emotional support, Tim feels isolated and starts believing 4 lies about himself: I’m unlovable, I’m not good enough, I’ll never be good enough, and God is continually disappointed in me. These 4 lies would start Tim on a path of destruction that no coping mechanism could conceal. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode share...
May 02, 2024•58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Performance, perfection and efficiency were ideals that Dana Grindal lived by. These values guided her work, family, and spiritual life – and things were working well. But one day, God would suddenly disrupt all her plans, and life for Dana would come to a screeching halt. Dana found herself asking, “God, how could this possibly be Your will?” The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someon...
Apr 18, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Imagine if things were so desperate in your home country that you felt like your only option was to pack up your family and travel through chaos in order to survive. You get to the border of a new country and send your children off into the unknown, unsure of what awaits them. In this unique episode, Brain and Stephanie share their first-hand experience of caring for unaccompanied children who have crossed the border into the U.S. This episode gives not only facts of what’s happening at the bord...
Apr 04, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 8
As a child, Tim Crowder was loving life; his family was rich and they were secure. But under the surface things were not as they appeared. Was it all a lie? The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way. Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short doc...
Mar 21, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jenessa Wait wanted to belong, but she didn’t know where she fit. As a pastor’s kid, there were things about church life that she loved. But she also wanted to fit into the “cool crowd”. She didn’t understand the significance at the time, but the choices she was making would change her entire life. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hop...
Mar 07, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
From a young boy the idea was planted in Daniel Mueller’s mind that you had to be successful to be important. So, Daniel Mueller set out to do just that – be the richest, most influential person that he could be. But wealth, status, and respect still left him empty and wanting more. Even with all his success, one question remained: “Do I matter?”. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of so...
Feb 22, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Emma Smith grew up fast. By 8th grade she was addicted to Meth and getting a glimpse into just how dark and scary that world is. Soon she realized she was in way over her head. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way. Along with this podcast, Story Part...
Feb 08, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Eddie Smith grew up in inner-city Chicago among extreme poverty, drugs and crime. Now as an adult struggling with drug addiction and the memories of a horribly abusive father, Eddie desires the end. But Eddie’s Heavenly Father had other plans. Plans for healing, restoration, and purpose. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. We hope that this...
Jan 25, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Kyle Hubbart had it all, until his house of cards started to crumble and his world fell apart. Little did he know that he would soon get a glimpse into hell that would change his life forever. If you’re interested in Kyle’s story, there’s also a short film that has been created, which you can watch here. The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life has been changed by Jesus. ...
Jan 11, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are so excited that Season 2 is finally here! We have some amazing stories that we can’t wait to share with you. Rally your friends to subscribe and come along for the ride! Season 2, Episode 1 releases on January 22, 2024.
Jan 04, 2024•5 min•Season 2Ep. 1
As we draw Season 1 to a close, we want to say thanks! Thank you for coming along with us on this journey of discovering what God has done in the lives of those around us. We can’t wait for next season! We’d like to ask you for your help! Would you join us by doing 2 things: 1. We are currently collecting stories for Season 2. Do you know of a great story that you think should be a podcast episode? If so, please let us know! We know each of you are connected to great stories of God changing real...
Apr 19, 2023•7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
