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Welcome to the Stories with Shelby Podcast! Each episode features a conversation with a special guest who shares a story from his/her life. We believe that life is too short to live a great story and not tell anyone about it. Or to journey through the struggles and not share the lessons you learned along the way. If you have a story that you would like to share, please reach out to us at StoriesWithShelby.com or message us on social media @storiesWshelby.

Stories with Shelby


    • Mar 30, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 22m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Stories with Shelby

    "Stories of Self-Care and Self-Awareness" (Episode 25: Tony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 28:18


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Tony joins me as a special guest to share stories of his experience with self-care and self-awareness. He shares some really helpful life advice with us, and you're gonna want to grab a pen and paper for this one!

    "It's Never Too Late to Begin Again" (Episode 24: Nicole)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 17:55


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my cousin Nicole joins me to share her story of overcoming an abusive relationship. This story is deep and raw, and I applaud Nicole for her courage to share it with us.

    "My LASIK Story" (Episode 23: Shelby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 27:58


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my sweet husband Nathan took over as the podcast host, and I got to see what it felt like to be a guest on my own show! We had WAY too much fun recording this episode. This story was a special request from some friends who wanted to hear about my experience with LASIK eye surgery. And whether you're considering LASIK or not, this episode is a fun conversation to listen to!

    "Stories from the DR" (Episode 22: Micah & Kayla)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 14:16


    Micah and Kayla went to the Dominican Republic right before COVID hit, back in March of last year. The timing was rather crazy, as they heard the news of COVID soon after they landed back home. The two share stories of their time working with two of the local schools, helping to supply fresh water and supplies, doing projects, and building relationships with the young kids there.

    "What's the Worst That Could Happen?" (Episode 21: Jesse)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 15:18


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Jesse joins me to tell the story of a shy college kid who ended up performing a comedy special and learned crazy life lessons along the way. After all, what's the worst that could happen?

    "Keep the Faith Through the Fog" (Episode 20: Justin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 25:18


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Justin joins me as a special guest to share the story of a crazy flight he took several years back. And we're not talking about taking a flight as a passenger... but as the pilot! Buckle up your seatbelts for this one; you're in for a wild ride! Justin brings us back to a time early on in his aviation journey when he took a passenger with him aboard a sightseeing flight. It was a beautiful night at the end of summer, flying out towards the mountains before the sunset. But then... the haze wrapped around the mountain.

    "Find the Value in the Journey, Not Just the Finish Line" (Episode 19: Daniel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 13:54


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Daniel joins me as a special guest to share the story of how he made his childhood dreams come true! And no, I'm not being cliché here... Daniel genuinely reached back into his childhood to finish something he started many years ago. This one's for all the dreamers out there!

    "When you look at a dandelion, do you see a weed or a wish?" (Episode 18: Rebecca)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 28:29


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my sweet friend Rebecca joins me as a special guest to share the craziest travel story that I've ever heard. Seriously, you can't make this stuff up! It's insane... and hilarious... and wonderful... all at the same time. You're gonna love it! www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Life's a Climb, But the View is Great" (Episode 17: Krista)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 23:42


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my friend Krista joins me as a special guest to share the sweet story of her recent engagement. For all you romantics out there, this one's for you! www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "A Setback is a Set Up for a Comeback" (Episode 16: Zoie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 21:04


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Zoie joins me as a special guest to share the story of her hip injury, surgery, and recovery journey. And let me just say- wow, what a story of beauty coming from a season of pain. For more information, visit www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Oh, Baby! Hannah's Pregnancy Journey" (Episode 15: Hannah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 20:13


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my cousin Hannah joins me as a special guest to share a little bit about her pregnancy journey. She shares how the journey has been long and made difficult by PCOS, and not to mention the heartbreak of a miscarriage.

    "How Sam's Life Changed Forever... From a Prison Cell" (Episode 14: Sam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 15:02


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    "Hearing the Voice of God" (Episode 13: Abby)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 19:12


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, Abby walks us through a season in her life when her and her family were going through a fair share of grief. She found herself journaling and writing out the words "God, where are you?" Later that week at church, Abby accidentally fell asleep during the message, and in her dream, she saw herself journaling that same phrase again. And this time, she heard God answer her, loud and clear. The response blew me away. You simply must hear for yourself how Abby recounts the story. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "To Belgium and Back" (Episode 12: Mary)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 21:28


    On this episode of Stories with Shelby, my friend Mary shares stories about her time living in Belgium, where she looked after a few kiddos! She shares about the people she met, the languages she learned, and the fun facts she passed along. Leave it to Mary to teach you something new! www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "What to Do When the Plan Falls Through" (Episode 11: Hannah)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 19:47


    Hannah shares the story of her recent diagnosis. And while this sounds doom and gloom, please know that I left this conversation with Hannah feeling both inspired and encouraged by her outlook, and I hope you'll feel the same. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    Jason's Super Heart (Episode #10)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 22:13


    I first became familiar with Jason’s story when helping my hubby pack up his apartment to move into our house after the wedding. I found a t-shirt that said “Jason’s Super Heart” and I was quickly curious. Jason was born with a congenital heart defect, had surgery when he was born, and later in life had a heart attack that would lead to a needed heart transplant. The details of Jason’s story simply blow my mind. Tune in to hear the remarkable story from Jason himself. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Distance Is Temporary; Love Is Permanent" (Episode 9: Laura)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 22:55


    My sweet friend Laura joins us to share about her and her hubby's love story. These two are high school sweethearts (awww), and for seven years now, they have been doing the long (and I mean longgggg) distance! You simply must hear Laura's heart for supporting her husband's dreams as he plays professional basketball in Lithuania, and how her hubby supports her dreams and goals, as she continues to pursue grad school here in the states! www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Finding Joy in the Little Things" (Episode 8: Kelsie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 29:47


    Kelsie grew up as a missionary kid, had a fairytale childhood, but was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. She shares her perspective of finding joy in the little things, and remembering to stop and smell the roses. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Live Your Life as a Missions Trip" (Episode 7: Ben)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 22:15


    On our seventh episode of Stories with Shelby, my husband's cousin, Ben, joins me as a special guest to share about his recent experience on a mission's trip to Cambodia! The group worked with local schools and churches to lead worship, love on kids, and help families in need. Some of the cultural experiences that stuck out most to Ben were how different the restrooms were, along with the cooking, and the tuk-tuk transportation. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    “It’s Not About Knowing; It’s About Trusting” (Episode 6: Eliana)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2019 23:43


    On our sixth episode of Stories with Shelby, my sweet friend Eliana joins me as a special guest to share about a crazy season in her life where God showed up in the big things and the little things. Her story begins with Chick-Fil-A (all great stories begin there!), where she met her husband, and winds through from a gap year program, to Bible College, to engagement, to full-time work and marriage, to her husband becoming super ill after just two weeks of marriage. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    “Brave, Brilliant, and Oh-So-Resilient” (Episode #5: Kendra)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 20:31


    Kendra shares how a brain tumor at age 13 changed the course of her life. I love how Kendra felt God strengthen her before the diagnosis to prepare her for the journey ahead and I love hearing how God has strengthened her since. Kendra shares how God’s taught her a lot about resilience and how to bounce back from the challenges. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    “Racing isn’t about how long it takes you... it’s about what happens in-between.” (Episode 4: Adam)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 26:03


    On our fourth episode of Stories with Shelby, Adam shares with us about his experience with ATV drag racing. Cool, right? What’s even cooler is that Adam explains how this relates to all of our lives. He shares some wisdom about how we go about choosing our paths and our results in life, and how if we want to be faster, we simply must be different. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    “A good friend knows all your stories. A best friend helped you write them.” (Episode 3: Katia)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 33:55


    On our third episode of Stories with Shelby, my best friend Katia joins me as a special guest to share a story that’s near and dear to my heart… the story of our friendship! As a little girl I always dreamed of having a best friend! The kind of friend who knows just about every detail there is to know about you, who’s seen you at your crazy moments and loves you anyways, and who’s so close to you that she’s practically family! Katia is that kind of best friend for me, and I love her dearly! If you love a good friendship story, or you’re looking for practical ways to make new friends or deepen your current friendships… this one’s for you! www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    “In Jesus’ Name We PLAY” (Episode 2: Faith)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 22:26


    On our second episode of Stories with Shelby, my little sister, Faith, who’s wise and talented beyond her years, joins me as a special guest to share a story that’s been central to her as an athlete. She shares what it’s like to be the only “different” player on her team. Faith shares her heart for sports, leadership, and conducting herself in a “different” manner on the field. If you love a good sports story, or you’re an athlete or sport-lover of any kind, this story is for you. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

    "Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite." (Episode 1: Nathan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 21:41


    On our first episode of Stories with Shelby, my sweet husband Nathan joins me as a special guest to share one of my all-time favorite stories... of how God brought us together. If you love a sappy story, or if you've ever struggled with God's timing for your love life, or you're just looking for a good laugh, this story is for you. www.StoriesWithShelby.com

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