For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing you an encouraging survivor’s story from our Mountain Brook community. Kathryn Tortorici will remind you that the Lord knows your days and will equip you for what’s next.

Through her struggle with breast cancer, Kathryn says she learned to fully trust—and that it's possible to be full of tears and full of joy.

Plus, you’ll love hearing how Kathryn and a friend were diagnosed at the same time. Together, they developed a heart for God and a heart for others.

In this episode you will learn:

- Life is like a train track with trials and tribulations as the tracks, but it will take you to a destination.

Links:

Song: “Do I Trust You” by Twila Paris

Two by Two: Conversations Between Friends Navigating Breast Cancer by Kathryn Tortorici & Nancy Bynon

Listen to a similar story~ Jehan Corbin- Ep. 121: “Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Enough” and Lindy Walker- Ep. 13: “Surrender Her Agenda”

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We love adding communities to our StoryTellers Live circle! Today you’ll hear from our newest gathering near Atlanta, Georgia (West Cobb). Listen as Tamara Estes shares the challenging stories of losing both her son and her husband in separate instances. Grief, loss, and tragedy seemed commonplace in her world for many years.

But instead of living in a state of “why,” Tamara learned to trust and believe—and she always trusted in the Lord to provide. Ultimately, God was constant, and His promised presence made all the difference.

In this episode you will learn:

- It’s not our place to ask “why,” it’s our place to trust and believe. (Isaiah 55:8-9)

- God is always available as a constant strength for you.

- God never promised you an easy life, but He did promise He would walk with you and carry you when needed.

Links:

“Praise You in This Storm” by Casting Crowns

Listen to a similar story~ Amy Grote- Ep. 20: “Healing Through Heartache- The Loss of A Child”

Stories about grief on Spotify

Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including the Vestavia Live gathering with Kelly Connelly

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September is Addiction Awareness month, and today we bring you a story from Barbara Bice of our Montgomery community. Life took a sudden turn when her husband became addicted to cocaine after years of marriage. An era of hardship and heartache ensued for Barbara and her family.

Listen and be amazed to hear how, even while her husband journeyed to recovery, Barbara was on her own path to healing and forgiveness. She leaned into the Lord over the long haul, and He revealed deeper struggles and battles within her own soul. When life wasn’t pretty, Barbara learned to say, “His ways are not my ways.”

In this episode you will learn:

- Never let the giants in your life take away your hope!

- When in a crisis, focus on the “here and now” and avoid going down the “rabbit trails” that haven’t occurred.

- If you are in a dark place, just wait - God is still in the business of miracles!

Links:

Listen to a similar story on addiction~ Hope Aldred- Ep. 229: “Breathing In Faith- Trusting God Through A Spouse’s Addiction”

Addiction Playlist on Spotify

Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Barbara

Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible study series

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