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Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

Newlywed Laura Story thought she had control over the great life ahead of her. After all, she followed Jesus and had a promising new job as a worship leader. Why would God not want to fulfill her dreams? But when Laura and her husband, Martin, faced a brain tumor, infertility, and a son’s birth defect, she realized she’d been looking for a happiness that comes from circumstances, rather than a deeper joy that comes from God. Again and again, Laura had to surrender her vision for her life so she could embrace God’s vision.

What if the trials of this life are mercies in disguise? What If Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops contains thirty devotions by Laura Story, whose Grammy Award-winning song "Blessings" has inspired millions. Listeners will be moved by these empowering messages about heartache, healing, and grace.

In the shifting (or even collapsing) of everything familiar in life, you don’t have to wring your hands in fear. Push past the loss of your “normal” with best-selling author and Bible teacher Laura Story, and step into the new story God is writing for you.

In this five-session Bible study, recording artist and best-selling author Laura Story demonstrates the ironic joy found when we surrender it all to God and simply give up. Surrendering expectations and power is not a step-by-step process but a willful, daily decision worth every single ounce of effort. Though surrender sometimes flies in the face of our instincts, hopes, and dreams, it’s never without benefit. A surrendered life includes the surprise of a truly full and satisfying existence where trust is reasonable, reconciliation is possible, and relationships can heal.

Jim’s wife Laura has just turned 40, and she can’t help but consider herself “old,” even if she’s as gorgeous as she ever was. Her former coworkers agree: they think she hasn’t aged a day since she left her job at the law firm over a decade ago to be a full-time mom. During a reunion with her former colleagues, Laura learns that one of them has a very particular requirement for the men she brings home, based on the proven fact that size matters. Jim —who harbors hotwife fantasies — sees his opportunity to convince Laura to fulfill his wildest desires. Soon, she is convinced ...

Send us a textDeconstruction isn’t just about tearing down—it’s about rebuilding in a way that feels true. In this episode, we continue our conversation with Renea and Rhanda as they share what life and faith look like on the other side of deconstruction.How do you navigate relationships with those who don’t understand your journey? What new practices or beliefs bring life and meaning? Renea and Rhanda open up about the struggles, surprises, and hope they’ve found along the way.If you’ve ever wondered what comes next after questioning everything, this episode is for you.Listen now,...

This is a story about growing up feeling like an outsider and finding a book that made you feel less alone. And then growing up to create an adaptation of that book for the screen, in a dream project that took years to complete. This is a story about my friend Jill Killington and her work on the tv adaptation of Stephen King's THE STAND.You don't have to like horror or Hollywood to appreciate this conversation. Jill gives us a behind-the-scenes Hollywood perspective that was new and fascinating to me even after knowing her for 20+ years and sharing a longtime love of Stephen King. I think you ...

Welcome back to Mindset Mini — our bite-sized episodes tackling common mindset struggles artists face. Today, we’re busting one of the biggest myths in the art world: the Starving Artist Story. This limiting belief affects how we price our work, view our worth, and run our art businesses. If you’ve ever struggled to charge for your art or questioned whether financial success is even possible for an artist or creative, this episode is for you! Ros and Laura share powerful questions to help you reflect on your money mindset and shift limiting beliefs that may be holding you back. They also...

This episode we welcome back Laura Packer, an award winning storyteller. She joined us to share some stories, folklore, and fun love-related tidbits.Find out more about Laura at www.laurapacker.com

Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life testifies that God doesn't promise to save us from all hardship. No matter how hard we pray, sometimes our circumstances don't change. Laura's own story took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The devastating news forever changed their lives and challenged Laura's belief in the little control she thought she had. Her discovery: that her struggles to accept her new situation ended up convincing her even more strongly of God's faithfulness and love.

Hosts: Alex and Laura WilsonEpisode OverviewIn this episode, Alex and Laura explore the profound impact of family traditions and storytelling on building a lasting legacy. They share practical ways to create meaningful traditions, preserve family stories, and foster a strong sense of identity across generations.What You’ll Learn:✅ How to start and sustain meaningful family traditions✅ Ways to collect and share family stories✅ The emotional and cultural significance of a strong family legacyKey Segments:🛠 What is a Family Legacy?Understanding the emotional and cultural significance...

Dramatized story of the Christmas story from the New Testament and the story of the wise men from the New Testament.

This week Erika and Laura talk about Erika's experience bringing her baby girl into the world. If you would like to share your story, yours wins, mom moments, or have episode requests we'd love for you to connect with us on Instagram @no_manual_podcast or sayhi@nomanualpodcast.com

The complete award-winning Sam & Laura Saga. Follow their story as they struggle on the American plains of the mid-1800s.

Sam must balance what he feels he owes to his dead friend Wiggins against what he owes to Laura and their children.

Recently widowed, Laura has no intention of tying herself to any other man. She is finally free of the life she choose after leaving the orphanage. But when evil catches up with her, she is left with no option but to run to Clover Springs. There her friends will provide some protection and safety.

We are thrilled to share our first community stories episode. We look forward to weaving and sharing the experiences of our grief house community members. Our theme this month is perspective and reality - the conversations on this episode explore how grief can change our experience of the world around us. Today’s stories are shared by Jamie Thrower, Alex, Edith and Morgan Fava. They were recorded at the Portland Grief House during our Art & Medicine fair and at a Compassionate Death Companion gathering.We hope to offer one community episode each month. We'll be sending out information ...

The hawk was created in the image of a hawk. That means he must use violence every day of his life if he wants to eat and live another day. He can never wake up one morning and say to himself, I no longer wish to eat mice and snakes; I want to eat seeds and nuts like the cardinal. No, he cannot do this, and why? Because he was created in the image of a hawk. I don't see, I don't understand. Sam, I know your father taught you this, but you have forgotten.

Ally Fallon is an author, ghostwriter, and book coach, which means she is exquisitely qualified to share tips on writing your story.It doesn't matter if you plan to publish the story you want to tell, or just need to get it out onto the page for yourself, the insight she shares in this episode is so valuable. I also love following Ally on IG and have pointed my own journaling students towards her book The Power of Writing It Down.Her new book is called Write Your Story: A Simple Framework to Understand Yourself, Your Story, and Your Purpose in the World and it's out now!FULL SHOW NOTES ARE ...