The Story Partners Podcast

Walt and Annie Manis
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The Story Partners Podcast

We are a team of storytellers who tell stories of how Jesus has changed real peoples' lives. Watch our short documentary films on YouTube or at www.StoryPartners.org.

  1. BONUS - Tim Halfin

    OCT 10

    BONUS - Tim Halfin

    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.

    23 min
  2. Season 2 - That's a Wrap

    JUN 20

    Season 2 - That's a Wrap

    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 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 @StoryPartnersFilms.   Connect with us: Instagram: @Story_Partners Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    7 min
  3. S2.E12 - The Road to Freedom

    JUN 13

    S2.E12 - The Road to Freedom

    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 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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    35 min
  4. S2.E11p2 - Exploited

    JUN 6

    S2.E11p2 - Exploited

    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 listening to this one.   Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.   Simone Halpin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House. Naomi’s House is a nonprofit organization in the Chicago area whose mission is to help women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation find freedom, healing and a fresh start. To learn more about Naomi’s House, visit www.NaomisHouse.org.   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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    27 min
  5. S2.E11p1 - Exploited

    MAY 30

    S2.E11p1 - Exploited

    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 into. Be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the story.   Warning: This episode deals with themes of sexual abuse and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.   Simone Halpin is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House. Naomi’s House is a nonprofit organization in the Chicago area whose mission is to help women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation find freedom, healing and a fresh start. To learn more about Naomi’s House, visit www.NaomisHouse.org.   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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    32 min
  6. S2.E10p2 - When Church Hurts

    MAY 23

    S2.E10p2 - When Church Hurts

    After years of searching for truth, Jason and Katherine Grote come to faith in Christ.  Eager to get involved in community and grow in their new faith, they find a small church and immediately dive in. Things were great at first, but as time went on, they start to realize that everything was not as it once seemed.   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 listening to this one.   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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    40 min
  7. S2.E10p1 - When Church Hurts

    MAY 16

    S2.E10p1 - When Church Hurts

    Jason Grote was a quirky kid who didn’t fit in. Katherine was a dancer with an independent mind. They were an unlikely couple, but both were drawn to spiritual things and wanted to know the truth. Against all odds, they ended up together and both came to faith in Jesus in the most unexpected way.   This is this special two-part episode, so be sure to tune in next week for the rest of the 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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    24 min
  8. S2.E9 - The Encounter

    MAY 2

    S2.E9 - The Encounter

    When Tim Schulte was 12 years old, his parents divorced and his mom moved away. Finding himself without emotional support, Tim feels isolated and starts believing 4 lies about himself:  I’m unlovable, I’m not good enough, I’ll never be good enough, and God is continually disappointed in me.  These 4 lies would start Tim on a path of destruction that no coping mechanism could conceal.   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 TikTok: @StoryPartners 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

    58 min
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