What if God is most powerfully found in the midst of the messiness of your sinful life? Today's storyteller reminds us of this truth.

Helen Hanson Smith, from our Fairhope, Alabama community group, shares her journey of struggling with alcohol addiction and trying to fight the battle on her own. In and out of rehab programs for years, it wasn't until Helen Hanson surrendered it all to God and found her desires were met only in Him that the Lord could heal her and take what was once her mess and make it His message.

VERSE OF THE WEEK:

"Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

What battles are you fighting today? Are you fighting alone or with God? Allow God to fight for you!

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Listen to a similar story: Ep. 304- Kristy Bridgers- Let's Get Real: A Recovery Story

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1/7/2026

Happy New Year! At the StoryTellers Live ministry, we are expectant and excited to see what the Lord has in store for 2026, and we're kicking the year off with a beautiful reminder of the Lord's faithful provision.

Kristen Gee, from our community group in Charleston, South Carolina, shares her story of walking through an unexpected and uncertain financial season brought on by the pandemic of 2020. Throughout her journey, you will hear how the Lord worked on Kristen's heart and faith and ultimately led her into a vocation that gave her purpose in who and how He created her to be. This story will remind you of the importance of resting in God's promises and trusting in His plans, as sometimes He likes to work in surprising ways!

VERSE OF THE WEEK:

"Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails." Proverbs 19:21

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

Where are you finding your comfort? Are you finding it in your comfortable life or in God's promises?

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Listen to a similar story: Ep 67- Ingram Link: "Releasing Financial Burdens"

The Envy of Eve: Finding Contentment in A Covetous World by Melissa Kruger

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Today's story was originally aired on Patreon on August 27th.

Although this may be a different presentation than you are used to from our past storytellers, you will thoroughly enjoy this story from Amy Bates of our Jackson, Mississippi community!

As she reflects back on her life after turning 50, Amy creatively and lightheartedly shares her top ten list of how to age gracefully. As she says, "We can embrace it or fight it!". Amy will also leave you with some Biblical truths to apply on the journey.

And Happy New Year to all of you from the StoryTellers Live team!

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Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Amy and any of our past storytellers!

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Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series~ Stories of Hope, Stories of Freedom, Stories of Faith

Are you interested in one-on-one coaching with our very own Robyn Kown!? Click HERE!

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