The Story Partners Podcast is an immersive storytelling experience that brings to life true stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by Jesus.  These Christian testimonies are raw, moving, and powerful – told with authenticity and depth.  With no interview questions, no interruptions, just beautifully crafted, uninterrupted storytelling, each story is a testament to faith, resilience, and the transformative power of Christ.   Learn more at: https://storypartners.org/podcast/   Thanks for following along with Season 3 of The Story Partners Podcast.  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 reach many new listeners.   Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StoryPartnersFilms   Connect with us: Website: https://storypartners.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/story_partners/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StoryPartnersMinistry TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@storypartners?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit:  Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis        

Faced with the fragility of life, Reuben Shekwonyadu asks God a big question. God shows up in incredible ways and takes Reuben on the ride of his life. Want to connect with Reuben directly? Reach out to him at: https://www.facebook.com/rshekwo/ 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

Erik Brown was talented, smart and successful. Everything was going well for him. He had big dreams and a big plan… and it was actually working. But, once he got there, he was asked a question that had the power to undo everything…   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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

Joey Castillo’s father reveals a secret power that is anything but natural. In his desire to become a real man, Joey desperately seeks what his father has… the thing he believes he truly needs.   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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

Feeling unloved and unknown, Roberta Castillo goes from one abuser to the next. She has to walk a road that is messy and full of pain, but when she least expects it, Jesus breaks in to her story.   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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

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, Story Partners makes short documentary films.  Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms. Connect with us: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

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 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis Special Thanks To: Jenifer Thyssen for helping out with the music in this episode

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 with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films.  Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms. Connect with us: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis Special Thanks to Ron Beckel for help with the music in this episode

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 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

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   Ministry: https://www.lastdaysministries.org/Groups/1000002797/Last_Days_Ministries.aspx IG: https://www.instagram.com/Keith.Green.Official YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCmhMK6UkG6HiKEPuUrRwDwQ   Melody’s Facebook:  Melody’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/MelodyGreen.topics     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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE

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… Lindsey is now a licensed therapist, you can learn more and book an appointment here: https://www.connectionscounselingtx.com/ Resources Lindsey Recommends: The Joyful Mourning Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyful-mourning-a-podcast-for-women-who/id1398380268   Books: “Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief” – David Kessler “No Cure for Being Human” – Kate Bowler “Hearing Jesus Speak into Your Sorrow” – Nancy Guthrie “Grief is Love: Living with Loss” – Marisa Renee Lee “Getting Grief Right: Finding Your Story of Love in the Sorrow of Loss” – Patrick O’Malley with Tim Madigan “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament” – Mark Vroegop 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

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-Translation/dp/1424550807 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis

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 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis podscan_uIFEwmAAqKqlqAtnbdnqOZZkJRwfgD95

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 shares part of Afshin Javid’s Story: https://www.showmeyourglory.com/ 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis podscan_uIFEwmAAqKqlqAtnbdnqOZZkJRwfgD95

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://www.youtube.com/@theafshinjavid Feature Film releasing in May 2025, that shares part of Afshin Javid’s Story: https://www.showmeyourglory.com/ 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you.  If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis   podscan_XQjr0Vv1iIbxzYrKfnO8Lprtrdh3Fg64  

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!

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.

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 reach many new listeners.   Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.   Connect with us: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry TikTok: @StoryPartners Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis  

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 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: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry TikTok: @StoryPartners Website: StoryPartners.org   Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE   Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Editor: Walt Manis