Podcasts about One Story

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Analysts are raising corporate earnings forecasts even as long-term government bond yields move higher. These aren't contradictory signals. Devan Nathwani, Portfolio Strategist at the BlackRock Investment Institute, explains why we think they're telling the same story.General disclosure: This material is intended for information purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation or an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell any securities, funds or strategies to any person in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction. The opinions expressed are as of the date of publication and are subject to change without notice. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the reader. Investing involves risks. BlackRock does and may seek to do business with companies covered in this podcast. As a result, readers should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this podcast.In the U.S. and Canada, this material is intended for public distribution.In the UK and Non-European Economic Area (EEA) countries: this is Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered office: 12 Throgmorton Avenue, London, EC2N 2DL. Tel:+ 44 (0)20 7743 3000. Registered in England and Wales No. 02020394. For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded. Please refer to the Financial Conduct Authority website for a list of authorised activities conducted by BlackRock.In the European Economic Area (EEA): this is Issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) B.V. is authorised and regulated by the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. Registered office Amstelplein 1, 1096 HA, Amsterdam, Tel: 020 – 549 5200, Tel: 31-20- 549-5200. Trade Register No. 17068311 For your protection telephone calls are usually recorded.For Investors in Switzerland: This document is marketing material.In South Africa: Please be advised that BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited is an authorised Financial Services provider with the South African Financial Services Board, FSP No. 43288.In Singapore, this is issued by BlackRock (Singapore) Limited (Co. registration no. 200010143N). This advertisement or publication has not been reviewed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. In Hong Kong, this material is issued by BlackRock Asset Management North Asia Limited and has not been reviewed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong. In Australia, issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523 (BIMAL). This material provides general information only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or circumstances. Before making any investment decision, you should assess whether the material is appropriate for you and obtain financial advice tailored to you having regard to your individual objectives, financial situation, needs and circumstances. Refer to BIMAL's Financial Services Guide on its website for more information. This material is not a financial product recommendation or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any financial product in any jurisdictionIn Latin America: this material is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice nor an offer or solicitation to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of any Fund (nor shall any such shares be offered or sold to any person) in any jurisdiction in which an offer, solicitation, purchase or sale would be unlawful under the securities law of that jurisdiction. If any funds are mentioned or inferred to in this material, it is possible that some or all of the funds may not have been registered with the securities regulator of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Uruguay or any other securities regulator in any Latin American country and thus might not be publicly offered within any such country. The securities regulators of such countries have not confirmed the accuracy of any information contained herein. The provision of investment management and investment advisory services is a regulated activity in Mexico thus is subject to strict rules. For more information on the Investment Advisory Services offered by BlackRock Mexico please refer to the Investment Services Guide available at www.blackrock.com/mx©2026 BlackRock, Inc. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a registered trademark of BlackRock, Inc. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners.BII0826-5823726-EXP0827

Sermon & Communion Meditation: Tracy Dyer

What do I do when life feels overwhelming? Looking at Jehoshaphat's response in 2 Chronicles 20, we find a practical, biblical path for facing fear and anxiety. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser examines this topic in our continuing series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

Claire Vaye Watkins was born in Bishop, California and raised in the Mojave Desert on the Amargosa River. A graduate of the University of Nevada Reno, she earned her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2010. Claire is the author of three novels—Gold Fame Citrus, I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness, and Yellow Pine—and the short story collection Battleborn. She has received the Story Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Silver Pen Award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, as well as fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her fiction and essays have appeared in Alta, One Story, The Believer, The Paris Review, Tin House, McSweeny's, BOMB, The New Republic,Either/Or, Freeman's, New York Magazine, The Nevada Independent, The New York Times and elsewhere. She is was included in Granta's “Best Young American Novelists” and the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35.” Claire is on the board of the Amargosa Conservancy and a professor in the Programs in Writing at the University of California, Irvine. She lives in Orange County and the Mojave Desert.  Claire joins Barbara DeMarco-Barrett to talk about voice, perfectionism, weaving in backstory, plotting, writing climate fiction, maintaining stamina, and much more. For more information on Writers on Writing and to become a supporter, visit our Patreon page. For a one-time donation, visit Ko-fi. You can help out the show and indie bookstores by buying books at our bookstore on bookshop.org. It's stocked with titles by our guests, as well as our personal favorites. And on Spotify, you'll find an album's worth of Travis Barrett's typewriter music like what you hear on the show. There's no lyrics, making It perfect for writing. Look for the artist, Just My Type. You can find hundreds of past interviews on our website. (Recorded on June 12, 2026) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Host: Marrie Stone Music: Travis Barrett (Stream his music on Spotify, Apple Music, Etc.)  

The Bible isn't two separate stories—it's one beautiful story of God's redemption through Jesus Christ. Join Kathambi as we journey from Genesis to the Gospels, discovering how every promise, prophecy, sacrifice, and story points to our Savior. Learn how seeing the Bible as one unified story can deepen your faith, transform the way you read God's Word, and draw you closer to Jesus.God Bless You

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with the final Motivate Your Monday episode and your host, Diane Wyzga. As you know, the ending of every story holds the beginning of a new one. I'm retiring 60 Seconds and Motivate Your Monday episodes. Instead of ending these changes are evolving to Begin Anew. I launched my podcast, Stories From Women Who Walk in April 2020 as a platform for conversations with women who were walking their lives until their lives were flipped upside down by something unexpected, how they met the challenges, and changed to becoming stronger, even more confident women. I loved every single moment of listening stories out of my guests! COVID flipped our lives upside down, too. We were no longer commuting to work over long distances or in cars. Who would have the time to listen to a 30 or 40-minute conversation? What to do? Pivot to 60 Seconds. No one was offering this format. Turned out that I was really good at distilling topics, ideas and stories into soundbytes to inform, illuminate, delight, and comfort my listeners. At the same time I created a Listener Location Shout-out to kick off each episode to acknowledge and thank you for listening. How did I know where you were listening? The Simplecast platform provides a global map with yellow dots that light up the villages, towns and cities where your feet touch the ground all around the world. Each shout-out included a URL linked to the location so that other listeners could “armchair travel” to that place. Imagine how much I learned about my global audience. Some 1,330 episodes and close to 250,000 plays later it's time to do something different. But what? Running like a river beneath the surface of the lived experience moments of our lives is a deeper, truer one waiting to be acknowledged. How do I acknowledge that deeper truth? What will I hear when I let my Life speak? Where will it lead me next so that I can make the transitions I seek while inviting you to come along with me on the journey? I promise you this: the voice you have come to know and trust for over 6 plus years on the airwaves, along with the stories, insights, questions and prompts that speak to each of us as if to say, “What! You, too? I thought I was the only one.” [C.S.Lewis] I'd like to focus my creative efforts on producing “Diane on Mic” short-form episodes—maybe 7 minutes or so of spoken word—for Wednesdays on Whidbey and Story Prompt Friday. CTA: Let's continue making the very most of the time we have together, uncovering, discovering, shaping and sharing our stories. Let me know what you think. If there is something you're curious about, something you'd like to hear as my podcast begins anew, please email me and let me know: info@quartermoonstoryarts.net or subscribe on Substack. Comments Create Community. We are in this together for the long haul. And thank you for continuing to listen. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, subscribe & spread this episode  with a generous 5-star review & comment—it helps us all—& join us next time! AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Conversation, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on SUBSTACK. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Entering Erdenheim by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved. Enjoy my work? Share & attribute it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Send us Fan MailWhy does Genesis include a long list of ancient nations, and why does the Bible keep returning to the number seventy? In this episode of The Two Trees Podcast, we explore the Table of Nations, Noah's tragic fall after the flood, and the symbolic world of biblical numbers. Far from being a dry genealogy, Genesis 10 presents a breathtaking vision of humanity united under one Creator, while the recurring pattern of seventy points toward God's sovereign claim over every nation on earth. By tracing this theme from Noah to the Feast of Booths, the seventy elders, Jesus' seventy-two disciples, and beyond, we'll see how Scripture tells one unified story of humanity's rebellion—and God's unrelenting plan to reclaim the nations for Himself.

What does it look like to pray and prepare like David? How can we acknowledge God's greatness, live as faithful stewards, surrender our ambitions to His purposes, and intentionally invest in the next generation? Join us as Pastor Justin Carlton unpacks this topic in our continuing series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

A first date seemed to check every box—great conversation, amazing chemistry, and a thoughtful gesture at the end of the night. But then one conversation with a friend changed everything. Was it an innocent act of kindness... or the start of a pattern that completely changed his perspective? Find out what really happened in this unforgettable First Date Follow Up from The Jubal Show. Perfect for fans of dating podcasts, relationship advice, ghosting stories, first date disasters, modern dating, and relationship red flags. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A first date seemed to check every box—great conversation, amazing chemistry, and a thoughtful gesture at the end of the night. But then one conversation with a friend changed everything. Was it an innocent act of kindness... or the start of a pattern that completely changed his perspective? Find out what really happened in this unforgettable First Date Follow Up from The Jubal Show. Perfect for fans of dating podcasts, relationship advice, ghosting stories, first date disasters, modern dating, and relationship red flags. Ever been ghosted after what you thought was an amazing date? Do you REALLY want that Second Date? The Jubal Show has your back! On First Date Follow Up, we track down the person who disappeared to get the real reason why. Awkward, hilarious, and sometimes downright shocking—First Date Follow Up delivers the truth, whether you want to hear it or not. Will there be a second date or just secondhand embarrassment? Subscribe to The Jubal Show's First Date Follow Up and find out! ➡︎ Get on The Jubal Show with your story - https://thejubalshow.com This is just a tiny piece of The Jubal Show. You can find every podcast we have, including the full show every weekday right here…➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com/podcasts The Jubal Show is everywhere, and also these places: Website ➡︎ https://thejubalshow.com Instagram ➡︎ https://instagram.com/thejubalshow X/Twitter ➡︎ https://twitter.com/thejubalshow Tiktok ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@the.jubal.show Facebook ➡︎ https://facebook.com/thejubalshow YouTube ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/@JubalFresh Support the show: https://the-jubal-show.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who can ascend the mountain of the Lord? The answer isn't found in our performance, but in Jesus. From Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary, discover how Christ fulfilled the law, became our perfect sacrifice, and welcomes us into God's presence by grace alone. Listen now. Speaker: Pastor Bob Carvella

Claire Vaye Watkins was born in Bishop, California and raised in the Mojave Desert on the Amargosa River. A graduate of the University of Nevada Reno, she earned her MFA from the Ohio State University in 2010. Claire is the author of three novels—Gold Fame Citrus, I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness, and Yellow Pine—and the short story collection Battleborn. She has received the Story Prize, the Dylan Thomas Prize, the New York Public Library's Young Lions Fiction Award, the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Silver Pen Award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame, as well as fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and the Guggenheim Foundation. Her fiction and essays have appeared in Alta, One Story, The Believer, The Paris Review, Tin House, McSweeny's, BOMB, The New Republic, Either/Or, Freeman's, New York Magazine, The Nevada Independent, The New York Times and elsewhere. She was included in Granta's “Best Young American Novelists” and the National Book Foundation's “5 Under 35.” Claire is on the board of the Amargosa Conservancy and a professor in the Programs in Writing at the University of California, Irvine. She lives in Orange County and the Mojave Desert.

Sermon & Communion Meditation: Casey McCormick

The story of Uzzah in 1 Chronicles 13 reminds us of three realities about us and 3 realities about God. We cannot let our familiarity with God, church, or Scripture diminish our awe and reverence for Him. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser unpacks this topic in our series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

28 - The Intercessor - One God; One Story - 07-19-2026 by Liberti Camp Hill

Sermon & Communion Meditation: Casey McCormick

Shared ancestors make us related. Shared stories make us connected.Can I tell you a secret? My absolute favorite part of family history isn't just discovering people who lived hundreds of years ago—it's what those stories can do for our living relationships right now.Welcome to the Season 3 premiere of Stories That Live In Us!In this episode, I'm sharing a powerful realization I had during a recent, tech-free week at a youth camp in the freezing, wildfire-threatened mountains of Utah. After putting a group of teenagers to the test to see if they could name their own grandparents, I discovered a shocking truth: having your names on the same family tree or sharing DNA makes you related, but it doesn't automatically make you connected.Tune in to hear the difference between a "storytelling household" and a quiet one, how a giant family tree chart can act as the ultimate curiosity spark at your next reunion, and a hilarious story about why my Grandpa Victor drove around Los Angeles treating stoplights as mere suggestions.Plus, stay tuned until the very end for our brand-new segment: One Word, One Story! I'm opening up "The Story Drawer" for the first time to pull a completely random word and share an uncataloged memory involving a bicycle, a local drugstore, and some rock-hard bubblegum ice cream.Connect with me:Follow the show to help me reach more families looking to connect!Share your own memory connected to today's random word on Facebook or Instagram and tag me.〰️

No failure is greater than God's faithfulness, and He invites us to trust Him as He restores and leads us forward. After failure, His people are called to remember who made them, who called them, why they worship, and that God is not finished with them yet. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser teaches on this topic in 2 Kings 22. 

Our sin is deeper than we realize, but God's mercy is greater than we can imagine. Discover how the bronze serpent points us to Jesus Christ, the One who brings healing, forgiveness, and eternal life to all who look to Him in faith. Speaker: Pastor Noah Gwinn

Sermon: Casey McCormick; Communion Meditation: Ellie Koranek

Margo is joined by artist and entrepreneur Reese Emry for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, resilience, and following the unexpected twists of life. From humble beginnings in Spokane, Washington, through adventures in Waco, Round Top, and Austin, Texas, then North Carolina and Connecticut, Reese has woven creativity into every chapter of her life—flipping a "hoarder house," opening an antique shop, building a candle business, and ultimately finding her way to ceramics. Reese shares how she's learned to trust her own timing, embrace imperfection, and let her art evolve slowly and honestly, even when it doesn't fit a tidy narrative. Margo and Reese discuss: How raising kids in a creatively infused home shapes their resilience, adaptability, and creative spirit The leap from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, opening (and later closing) a beloved antique shop in Waco to prioritize family Falling in love with ceramics, building a practice around what sells and what inspires, and living in a camper to keep the dream alive The courage to pivot, move, and explore without apology—including gap years and creative breaks Taking a chance on a booth at the Round Top Antique Show and the joy of finally connecting with the right audience Pushing back against the pressure for fast, algorithm-driven art in favor of slow, intentional creative evolution The influence of artists like de Kooning and Joan Mitchell, and finding inspiration in local makers and unexpected encounters Trusting your gut over outside perceptions of what a "clean" creative story should look like Connect with Reese: ReeseEmry.com www.instagram.com/reeseemry Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

How can a book written by more than forty human authors over approximately fifteen hundred years tell one consistent story? In this episode of Arthur's Bible Study Podcast, we explore the Bible's own answer. Drawing from 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and 2 Peter 1:20–21, we discover that while God used many human writers with unique personalities and experiences, the Holy Spirit was the one divine Author guiding them all.Together we'll trace the grand storyline of Scripture—from Creation to the Cross to the New Creation—and see how every book ultimately points to Jesus Christ. Along the way, we'll consider why the Bible's remarkable unity is one of the strongest evidences of its divine inspiration and why that truth gives believers confidence, comfort, and hope.If you've ever wondered why Christians believe the Bible is trustworthy, or if you want to deepen your appreciation for God's Word, this episode will encourage you to see the Scriptures as one magnificent story of redemption inspired by the Holy Spirit and centered on our Savior, Jesus Christ.

It is the object of your faith that matters more than the amount of your faith. In reading about Hezekiah, we learn three lessons from imperfect faith. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser teaches on this topic in our series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

We all long for a place where everything is made right. That longing isn't accidental—it points us to the home we were created for. In this message, Pastor Jordan Porr traces the story of Scripture from Eden to Christ, showing how God's promise of the land finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who brings us home. Speaker: Pastor Jordan Porr

This week, my three expert guests, Mary Jane Copps, Paul Smith, and Roy Furr, cover everything from injecting humor and vulnerability into your stories to crafting narratives that move prospects closer to a sale. They discuss the importance of using stories with purpose: tailoring them to your audience, keeping them concise, and ensuring they support your sales process. They also share their thoughts on the dangers of boastfulness, going off topic, or using stories without a clear connection to your sales goals. Tune in for practical advice, real-world examples, and memorable lessons to help you harness the power of storytelling in your sales conversations.   Outline of This Episode [00:00] Matching Stories to Audience [04:25] Discussing sales storytelling tips [09:59] Crafting effective sales stories [16:00] Using storytelling in sales [17:18] Crafting a compelling sales message [17:44] Ensure your story fits into the prospect's decision-making journey  [21:16] How emotional and human stories (commemorating an industry giant) enhanced the sales pitch  Inject Humor, Authenticity, and Relevance Mary Jane discusses the power of humor in catching and keeping a prospect's attention, and how laughter not only draws people in but also makes your conversation more enjoyable and memorable. She also encourages sales professionals to show vulnerability in their stories—don't be afraid to share real moments, including failures you learned from, as it builds trust and deeper connections. You should also always match your story to your audience; don't share a tale just for its own sake. Stories must be relevant to your prospect's needs and situation to truly resonate and drive the conversation forward. It's so important to not come across as boastful when sharing past successes—humility wins respect. Keep your stories concise (nobody wants a novel) and always stay on topic. Rambling or irrelevant anecdotes can lose your audience's interest and derail your sales process.   Be Confident, Prepare Your Stories, and Keep It Brief According to Paul Smith, never apologize or ask permission to tell a story—just launch in with confidence, showing you believe in the value you're adding. Avoid the phrase "let me tell you a story," as it can signal irrelevance or bore your audience. Instead, frame it as an example or experience, and simply let the narrative do its magic. Paul encourages putting together a wish list of key stories you want on hand, so you're always prepared with relevant, impactful examples. When you do share, craft each story and practice it so it sounds effortless and engaging—then deliver it in two minutes or less. Time is precious in sales, and brevity ensures your story lands without losing your prospect. Move the Sale Forward, Not Just Entertain Roy Furr stresses that great stories alone won't close a deal. Every sales story must serve a clear sales purpose—whether that's grabbing attention, building trust, or getting your prospect to take the next step. Never wing it or tell a story just to fill a silence; make sure it fits into your broader strategy and advances the sales process. Start your stories in the thick of the action, capturing immediate interest—think of the thrill of an action movie's opening scene. Roy advises sellers to weave in real tension or conflict to keep stories engaging, and always tie narratives back to key buying decisions. Lay each story as a stepping stone on your prospect's path to purchasing, making every word count.   Transform Your Sales, One Story at a Time This episode serves up a powerful checklist for transforming mundane sales pitches into compelling stories that spark emotion and drive results. Whether you're weaving humor and humility like Mary Jane, confidently crafting concise stories like Paul, or ensuring every narrative serves a purpose and starts in the action like Roy, you'll find actionable strategies to refine your storytelling—and your sales outcomes. Resources & People Mentioned Breakthrough Advertising by Eugene Schwartz Titans of Direct Response  Welcome Listeners of the Sales Reinvented Podcast | Breakthrough Marketing Secrets    Connect with Mary Jane Copps  Mary Jane Copps on LinkedIn   Mary Jane Copps on X    Connect with Paul Smith  Paul Smith on LinkedIn  Paul Smith on X    Connect with Roy Furr  Roy Furr on LinkedIn  Roy Furr on Twitter    Connect With Paul Watts  LinkedIn Twitter    Subscribe to SALES REINVENTED Audio Production and Show Notes by PODCAST FAST TRACK https://www.podcastfasttrack.com  

The miracles we read about in 2 Kings 4 to reveal the God behind them—a compassionate God who sees our deepest needs, invites us to stop hiding, and gives hope where situations seem impossible. Join us as Pastor Jason Boggs explores the God behind the miracles in our ongoing series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

We all have a portrait we keep locked away — the version of ourselves we'd never want anyone to see. In this message from Genesis 6, Pastor Greg Kabakjian asks the question Dorian Gray couldn't escape: what happens when the parts of us we hide can't be hidden from God? Walking through the story of Noah and the flood, Greg unpacks two simple truths that change everything — God sees, and God saves. This isn't the felt-board flannel story you grew up with. It's a story about judgment, grief, and a God who runs toward us in love rather than away from us in disgust. Speaker: Pastor Greg Kabakjian

We often focus on our accomplishments, but God is far more concerned with our character—our integrity, obedience, and devotion to Him. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser teaches on this topic in 1 Kings 8 as we continue our journey through the Bible together. 

Even in our darkest moments, God is at work. Through the story of Ruth, discover how God's redemption points us to Jesus—our ultimate Redeemer who brings hope, provision, and light.

We are called to forgive because God first forgave us, yet rebuilding trust requires repentance, forgiveness, and trust over time. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser teaches on this topic in our continuing series, “One Story: The God Who Draws Near.”

23 - Redemption in the Darkness - One God; One Story - 06-14-2026 by Liberti Camp Hill

In this special Onward and Upward segment episode of Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres ⁠interviews ⁠ML Bruin⁠, Author of The Noah Series of Books. ML shares insights into his creative process, discusses the evolution of The Noah Series, and reflects on the lessons learned from writing, publishing, and connecting with young readers through positive storytelling. Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: ⁠https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/⁠ Visit our website: ⁠https://missionmatters.com/⁠ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You built something that works. You know it works because clients have told you so. But when it comes time to share that proof, something freezes up. It feels like bragging. It feels like selling. So you say nothing, or you bury the win in data and credentials nobody asked for, and the person on the other side of the table leaves without knowing you could actually help them.That's exactly what Adam and Jess dig into in this episode, the sixth in their seven-part Maslow Mountain series. And the answer is simpler than most coaches expect: one story, told from the right place on the mountain, does more than a hundred polished sales calls ever could.The whole premise of "Proof That Works" is that testimonials and case studies aren't marketing tools. They're relationship tools. When you frame a client win as a story, told from the client's perspective and anchored at the level of the problem they were actually experiencing, the right avatar can see themselves in it. They stop evaluating you and start imagining what's possible for them. That's the shift from a sales call to a discovery call where they end up asking you how to work together.Jess shares a real example from a recent introductory call: one client story, one clearly articulated outcome, and every objection the prospect had was handled before it was ever spoken. No pitch, no close, just proof told as narrative. Adam builds on that with the flywheel framework: one offer, one conversion, one payoff, one testimonial, one story that keeps repeating as you continue to attract the same avatar.The conversation also addresses the coaches who hesitate to share wins because they don't want to come across as self-promotional. Adam and Jess are clear on this distinction: promotion is about you, proof is about your client. When the story centers the avatar as the one who did the work and achieved the outcome, you are not the hero of that story. You're the guide. And that framing changes how people receive it entirely.What you'll take away from this episode:Why one well-told client story outperforms a library of testimonials no one readsHow to tell a story that lands at the right level on Maslow's Mountain, so it actually connects with the person you want to attractThe storytelling framework: context, emotion, obstacle, resolution, and how to sequence them so your avatar sees themselves before you ever mention your offerWhy proof and promotion are two completely different things, and how to tell which one you're doingHow pre-handling objections through story means you never have to answer them directly on a callThe specialist vs. generalist distinction and why generalist coaches struggle to build any proof that actually convertsHow to turn a single client result into a flywheel that keeps attracting the right people consistentlyThe big idea: Coaches who struggle to attract clients usually have enough proof. What they don't have is a story. The proof exists in their work. The story is what makes it land with the next person who needs it. When you stop trying to convince and start telling the truth about what happened for someone else, you move from selling to serving. And the close takes care of itself.Notable quote:"I don't ever feel like I'm promoting. I just feel so confident in the outcome that I've gotten people that it makes it easy to connect." -- Jess WebberResources Mentioned:StoryBrand framework (Donald Miller) -- referenced as context for guide vs. hero languageILC community and events: ilovecoachingco.comInstagram: @ilovecoachingco / @adamrroach / @thejesswebberYouTube: youtube.com/@ilovecoachingcoReady to stop guessing and start growing? The ILC community is where coaches build real, aligned businesses grounded in their actual expertise. Join us at ilovecoachingco.com.

There is often a gap between what we expect to happen and what we experience. How can we enthusiastically trust God's greater plan for our life? Join us as special guest, Pastor Scott Foreman, unpacks this topic in our journey through the Bible.

What started as one hour of FaceTime a week between a mother and her son became something far bigger than either of them could have imagined. After a painful separation from her son Gabriel, Kate Markland turned storytelling into a lifeline, asking one simple question that changed everything: "Do you want to be the hero of your own story?" Together they created adventures in Coral Cove, building confidence, connection, and a bestselling children's book series along the way.In this episode, Kate shares how those stories became the foundation for StoryQuest™, a groundbreaking approach that is helping children discover their voices through creativity and collaboration. We talk about why the blank page isn't really a writing problem, the power of being heard, and how giving children ownership of their own stories is transforming classrooms around the world. This is a conversation about resilience, imagination, and the incredible things that can happen when someone truly listens.To find out more about StoryQuest™, visit https://www.storyquestglobal.com/3 ways to support Life Stories:*Like and share this episode!*Subscribe to this channel!*Buy me a virtual coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/lifestoriespodcastWant to be a guest on Life Stories Podcast? Send Shara Goswick a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/lifestoriespodcast

Most people read the Old Testament as disconnected moral stories, but Jesus said the Scriptures were ultimately about Him. The Old Testament is not the story of Israel trying to find God; it is the story of God preparing the world for Jesus.

Even when circumstances are difficult, we can trust that God is merciful, faithful, and at work. Like David, we can worship and remain steadfast while we wait, knowing that His timing and purposes are always good. Join us as we continue our series, "One Story: The God Who Draws Near."

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The boys recap Russell Henley's latest thievery and CP chats with Mel Reid ahead of the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera. Plus, Memorial picks and a crazy hole-in-one that wasn't actually a hole-in-one. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Most Father's Day services fall into the same tired clichés. So in this episode, we share simple, fresh ideas your church can actually use - no stereotypes required.   ============================= Table of Contents: ============================= 0:00 - Intro 4:30 - Idea #1: First Father's Day 12:48 - Idea #2: Letters From Kids, Sealed For Next Year 14:46 - Idea #3: One Story, Multiple Parts 19:29 - Idea #4: The Grandfather's Blessing 24:28 - Idea #5: The Anonymous Dad Survey   THE 167 NEWSLETTER

Ramona Ausubel is a graduate of the MFA program at the University of California, Irvine. She is the author of the novel No One Is Here Except All of Us and the short story collection A Guide to Being Born. Her work has been published in The New Yorker, One Story, The Paris Review Daily, Best American Fantasy, and elsewhere, and has received special mentions in The Best American Short Stories and The Best American Nonrequired Reading. She has been longlisted for the Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award, and was a finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Award and the Pushcart Prize. Her new book is Unstuck: A Writer's Guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, both of our storytellers reflect on the ways we try to hold onto the people we love.Part 1: Gwendolyn Napier is left heartbroken when harsh Atlanta weather destroys the trees planted to honor her family members.Part 2: Bimini Wright looks back on her childhood spent aboard a research boat, studying tuna alongside her larger-than-life fisherman father.Gwendolyn J. Napier aka “Miss LuvDrop”. Native of Atlanta, Georgia. Retired Educator from Fulton County Schools. Founder of LuvDrop Productions - The “Heart of Storytelling” sharing One Story at a Time. Fun Educational Entertainer - Storyteller, Singer, Poet, Drummer, Workshop Facilitator and more. She has been performing as a Storytelling Artist for over 16 years. Performing and Teaching Artist for the Georgia Council Of the Arts Registry. Performing Year-Round Storytelling Artist and Docent for the Wrens Nest House Museum in Atlanta, Retired Atlanta Ambassador for the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Children and currently serving as the President of the Georgia Storytelling Network. She has performed in many Venues celebrating Juneteenth as the Historic Portrayal of Harriet Ross Tubman in “The Annual Atlanta Parade” for the last 8 years, Clarkston Georgia Juneteenth Events, Georgia Mountain Storytelling Festival, Georgia Storytelling Network Conference, National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc. Conference and Festival, Acworth Storytelling Festival, National Storytelling Network, Story Collider, Trees Atlanta, Roswell Roots Festival also including Schools, Churches, Libraries, and Performing Arts Theatres. Miss Napier has portrayed many other historical Women in History as Harriet Tubman, Bessie Coleman, Mahalia Jackson, Fannie Lou Hamer, Rosa Parks, Shirley Chisholm, Maria Van Burton Brown and more. Member of Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, National Associations of Black Storytellers, Inc. including the Adopt-A-Tellers Program, Georgia Storytelling Network, & the National Storytelling Network. Bimini Wright is a writer, performer, and actor based in Brooklyn. She grew up in the tropical rainforests of Australia before trading it for the concrete jungle of New York. Her work spans theater, journalism, comedy, and live performance, with stories that blend humor, vulnerability, and sharp observation. She is also, at times, a professional mermaid and the reigning Miss Subways 2025. When she's not onstage or on the page, she can be found crafting something weird and hanging out with her adopted pet pigeon.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.