The Story Partners Podcast

Walt and Annie Manis
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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.

  1. Season 4 – Kick Off

    23H AGO

    Season 4 – Kick Off

    Join us as we kick off Season 4! In this episode, Walt and Annie chat about all things Story Partners – how we got into this work, why we created this podcast, and what you can look forward to in Season 4. It’s an informal conversation where you’ll get a little more behind-the-scenes info with co-founders Walt and Annie Manis. We hope that the stories in Season 4 will encourage your faith and help you see Jesus in a more personal way. Our first story in Season 4 releases two weeks from today! Follow us to stay updated on all the new episodes that drop. Resources & Links: More about Walt and Annie Manis: Click Here Watch our film about the adoption of our daughter, Chloe, (mentioned in the podcast): Click Here   If you’re new to The Story Partners Podcast and want to know where to start, here are… Links to Walt’s Favorite Episodes: Spotify: S3 | E1 (Pt. 1): Killing in the Name of God: Afshin Javid’s Story S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story) S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story) S2 | E2: The Journey (Eddie Smith’s Story) Apple Podcasts: S3 | E1 (Pt. 1): Killing in the Name of God: Afshin Javid’s Story S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story) S2 | E1: To Hell and Back (Kyle Hubbart’s Story) S2 | E2: The Journey (Eddie Smith’s Story)   Links to Annie’s Favorite Episodes: Spotify: S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story) S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story) S3 | E12: What’s the Point? (Reuben Shekwonyadu’s Story) S2 | E8: Misaligned (Dana Grindal)   Apple Podcasts: S2 | E9: The Encounter (Tim Schulte’s Story) S3 | E7: Can I Trust You? (Judy Van Rooy’s Story) S3 | E12: What’s the Point? (Reuben Shekwonyadu’s Story) S2 | E8: Misaligned (Dana Grindal)   For even more Story Partners Content: Watch our Films: YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms Website: www.StoryPartners.org  Connect on Social Media: Instagram @Story_Partners | Facebook @StoryPartnersMinistry All Story Partners films and podcasts are crowd funded. You can support this work at: StoryPartners.org/GIVE Producers: Walt and Annie Manis Season 4 – Kick OffEditor: Walt Manis

    38 min
  2. Bonus Episode - Investigating the Miraculous

    FEB 12

    Bonus Episode - Investigating the Miraculous

    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. - In this bonus episode, we teamed up with the guys from Wow God Stories podcast to bring you stories about miracles.  Some miracles are hard to believe until the evidence is undeniable.  Today’s stories point to a God who is still in the miracle business. - In this episode you’ll hear how… Colton Dixon’s daughter was born without a pulse, but she miraculously recovered. A blind woman instantly gained perfect sight after her husband prayed for her.   Donna Vanliere was healed from neck pain, and started a prayer ministry. A teen with a paralyzed stomach was instantly healed during prayer and ate normally for the first time.  God “made” Holly read scripture in prison, which led to healing from addiction. A woman dying from multiple sclerosis stood up, walked, and was fully healed after prayer. - If you enjoy today’s episode and want to hear more stories from the Wow God Stories podcast, click on the links below: ⁠Wow God Stories – Spotify⁠ ⁠Wow God Stories – Apple Podcast⁠ - Thanks for listening to the Story Partners Podcast Learn more at: https://storypartners.org/podcast/ 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

    40 min
  3. Season 3 - That's a Wrap!

    08/28/2025

    Season 3 - That's a Wrap!

    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

    44 min
  4. S3 | E12 - What’s the Point?

    08/14/2025

    S3 | E12 - What’s the Point?

    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

    1h 3m
  5. S3 | E11 - All In!

    07/31/2025

    S3 | E11 - All In!

    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

    45 min
  6. S3 | E10 - The Reflection in the Mirror

    07/17/2025

    S3 | E10 - The Reflection in the Mirror

    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

    1h 2m
  7. S3 | E9 - Looking for Love (in all the wrong places)

    07/03/2025

    S3 | E9 - Looking for Love (in all the wrong places)

    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

    57 min
  8. S3 | E8 - This was not Planned

    06/27/2025

    S3 | E8 - This was not Planned

    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

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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.

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