Story Night Podcast

In this season finale episode, Jessica shares about the next season of Story Night and also looks back with gratitude on the years of hosting Story Night through CalvaryMac. Stay tuned with Story Night! Website New Story Night Podcast Facebook Instagram We hope you'll like, follow, subscribe, and rate us as we continue on this journey of bringing real stories of real hope to real women.

State Representative Lucetta Elmer has invited Jessica Campbell to take Story Night to more communities in Oregon.  In this conversation, the ladies talk about the vision for 2025 and an upcoming new podcast. To submit Story Night feedback, visit https://forms.gle/h3zCEJWN761g7Dm9A Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

In the season finale of Story Night, Heather McKenna shares her story at a live event at CalvaryMac in October 2024. Despite a life journey filled with pain and grief, Heather is full of laughter. In her seasons of waiting, it would have been easy for Heather to walk away. But she said 'yes' to the journey God had for her and has experienced the glorious favor of being His daughter. To watch the video version visit https://subsplash.com/calvarymac-1/media/mi/+dk59ghm 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

In this special episode, we share a clip from Kit Nelson's Legacy Series Recording.  Kit is in her 90s and recorded a couple hours of her life stories for the use of her family.  During the recording, she read a couple speeches she had written many years prior about God's work in her life. If you are interested in having a story recorded and preserved for the private use of your family, please email storynighthope@gmail.com 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Nancy is a happily married mother of six and grandmother of four who lives in Santa Barbara.  Her journey of motherhood is full of joy, grief, and unexpected turns.  Now as a 60-year-old with two adopted children at home, Nancy reminds us that there is no such thing as retirement in the Bible. As mentioned during the episode, you can learn more about Safe Families on their website: https://safe-families.org   2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

We first met Ashley four years ago when she shared her adoption story.  Since then, Ashley has become a mother.  In this sequel episode, Ashley shares about the birthing stories that taught her a new level of trust in Jesus.  Looking at her miracles now, her heart is full of gratitude. 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

In her mid fifties, Karen suddenly found herself a widow.  But rather than stay stuck in her grief, she became a widow coach and eventually spearheaded the Thrive ministry at CalvaryMac.  Her journey included a new love, a cross-country move, and new life with Jesus. To connect with Thrive, visit www.calvarymac.com/women To connect with Grief Share, visit https://www.griefshare.org  2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Charity Becker leads the ARMS Her Journey healing group for victims and survivors of abuse.  Even though she never experienced abuse personally, Charity has a huge heart for this ministry. She shares her story of overcoming depression, finding her husband, having children, and serving God's church. For more about ARMS, visit https://abuserecovery.org 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Sheri shares her story of being the quiet wallflower who struggled to find where she fit in. She eventually learned that God DID have a role for her to play - it just wasn't a predictable one. He filled her heart with a passion for history and sharing forgotten stories and in the process she learned that God had not forgotten HER. 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

After the death of her husband, it would have been easy for Joan to ease into the quiet sunset years of her life.  Yet God had a plan to take her on a journey she never could have imagined.  Joan tried to say "No" to God, but He called her across the borders to a life of surrender and trust. To watch the video version of this event from July 11th, 2024, visit https://youtu.be/dQnY3Z2_eJ8 To register for the Butterfly Release on August 25th, 2024, as mentioned in the epsiode, visithttps://calvarymac.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2295982 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Alyssa had an idyllic childhood, until scary thoughts and compulsions took over her mind in 8th grade.  She eventually found a balance of therapy and medication to manage her OCD, but had no idea her anxiety would be tested during her engagement, newlywed days, and pregnancy.  Yet God was faithful through each challenge as Alyssa understood Him more and more.   2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

How can a woman who was so severely abused as a child find herself full of joy and able to help others? Freda shares a brief overview of her story, from the trauma she endured to the hope she found in Christ, and then discusses the literary resources she has available for others who are searching for healing. To learn more and find all of Freda's resources, visit https://www.fredaemmons.com 2025 Update: Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Cindy is an involved mom, grandma, and ministry leader who has truly learned to find joy in the midst of suffering and grief. Widowed far too young, she could have stayed in the emptiness... but God led her into a life of fulfillment and purpose. To watch the video version of this live Story Night event from March 14, 2024, visit https://youtu.be/4UQvYseh06o Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

TRIGGER WARNING Michelle shares a powerful story of unsilencing voices, starting with her own.  A survivor of abuse, Michelle took her story and used it to empower others.  God took her on a journey of "Now What?" and taught her that as long as she continued to drive along life's journey, He could steer the car.  Michelle is now the founder of Unsilenced Voices and is making a difference around the world. For more from Michelle, visit www.unsilencedvoices.org www.unsilencemyvoice.com   or contact her directly at michellejewsbury@hotmail.com+1 562-506-5866   As mentioned in the podcast, remember to text LEGACY to 26786    Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Jessica shares a 2 minute update about her maternity leave and the podcast episodes. Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Jana is an energetic mom and entrepreneur with a passion for sharing her story.  After falling into a life of drugs, Jana met a couple of life-changing people.  Within a six-month period, she was saved, sober, married, and pregnant.  But happily-ever-after came to a jolting halt when she found herself widowed in her late twenties.  Despite a downward spiral, God never let her go.  Now Jana shares her journey of moving from mourning a death to celebrating a life. Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

In our first ever Story Night Sequel, Melissa shares what's happened in her life since she first shared her story in episode 4.  A widow of several years, Melissa believed the promise that God had something more for her life, but had to pray her way through the counterfeits during the waiting period.  Then the answer to her prayer literally showed up in the prayer room... and it was certainly worth the wait. Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

In this recording from the live Story Night event on October 12th, 2023, Rhea shares her story of finding joy after years of darkness. Rhea experienced abuse and trauma from domestic violence, stalking, a teen pregnancy, and an abortion, but is now striving passionately after God. To watch the video version of the event, click here For all that Rhea has to offer, visit: https://www.risewithrhea.com Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.

Megan shares the story of her passion project: It's Your Story To Tell.  As a girl, she partnered with the lies of codependency and insecurity that said she was unworthy of the love and life of which she dreamed.  But God taught her how to take her thoughts captive, leading her through an inner transformation which strengthened her for more trials to come.  Megan is now a personal growth and development coach. For everything Megan has to offer through coaching, podcasts, and more, visit https://www.itsyourstorytotell.com Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media. *Ladies, mark your calendars and invite your girlfriends* One of Megan's coaches, Rhea Joy, will be sharing her story LIVE at our upcoming Story Night event on Thursday, October 12th, 2023 at CalvaryMac Church. To learn more and to register for this free event, visit https://calvarymac.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1863812

Rebecca shared her story at a Story Night event on August 3, 2023.  As a victim of both violence and cancer, Rebecca lost her identity and fell into fear and despair.  But God had "full-circle" blessings of hope and healing for His beloved daughter. This is one of the hardest stories, but has the most amazing ending! For more information from the organizations mentioned at the end of the episode, visit: https://abuserecovery.org and https://www.hendersonhouse.org To watch the video version click here Visit www.storynighthope.com to learn about the latest Story Night updates and get connected with our events, podcasts, and social media.