The Story Partners Podcast
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 www.StoryPartners.org.
Episodes
July 31, 2025 • 45 mins
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 ho...
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July 17, 2025 • 61 mins
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 fai...
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July 3, 2025 • 56 mins
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 f...
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June 27, 2025 • 2 mins
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 docume...
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June 5, 2025 • 39 mins
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 h...
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May 29, 2025 • 38 mins
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 pe...
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May 22, 2025 • 70 mins
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 encoura...
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May 8, 2025 • 50 mins
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 ...
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May 1, 2025 • 41 mins
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...
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April 24, 2025 • 52 mins
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: http...
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April 10, 2025 • 55 mins
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” - B...
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March 27, 2025 • 50 mins
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 persona...
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March 20, 2025 • 34 mins
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.youtub...
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March 13, 2025 • 58 mins
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...
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March 6, 2025 • 32 mins
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!
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October 10, 2024 • 22 mins
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.
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June 20, 2024 • 6 mins
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 Podca...
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June 13, 2024 • 35 mins
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 c...
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June 6, 2024 • 26 mins
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...
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May 30, 2024 • 32 mins
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 in...
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