"What's Your Story?" with Hannah and Stephani

“For two years I’d get up in the morning and make coffee and go back to bed…’cause that’s what I needed.”Grief is hard. But there is hope. Just ask Ms. Lurene.Ms. Lurene Sanders is a precious friend of ours. Lurene is the coordinator of the Widows Ministry at Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville, TN. She’s such an encourager and someone full of hope is spite of experiencing difficult loss several times in her life.  As we continue our hope series, we “hope” you’ll be encouraged by Lurene’s story and remember our God is a God of hope! Listen wherever you get your podcasts or use the link in our profile. And as always, we'd love if you'd share this episode with your friends and/or leave us a review. (Five star reviews are our faves—hint, hint, wink, wink, lol. Thank you!)Learn more about the Widows Ministry at Hilldale Baptist Church in Clarksville, TN: https://yourhbc.info/widowsministrySupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

On today's episode we continue our "Let's Talk About" format and have a discussion around 3 considerations for understanding purpose. 1)    Purpose starts with a relationship with Jesusa.    Relationships are intentional –  Jeremiah 29:13b.    Relationships may be different depending on your seasonc.     A relationship with Jesus is always available – 2 Timothy 2:13 2)    Purpose is discovered when we TAKE NOTICEa.    What is happening around you? b.    What are people saying to you?c.     What is stirring your heart ? (Psalm 37:4) 3)    When it comes to purpose we can trust God’s perfect plana.    Cease striving (Psalm 46:10)b.    Humility is not self-loathing (Romans 9:20) c.     Your gift matters (1 Corinthians 12)To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Barb Roose is a popular speaker and author who is passionate about teaching women to live beautifully strong and courageous in spite of their fears so that they can experience God’s great adventure of faith and purpose for their lives.Barb is a real woman who has experienced depression and anxiety, parenting challenges, family addiction trauma and long seasons of walking by faith in unanswered prayer. Rather than teaching audiences to follow God to get what they want, Barb inspires audiences to discover that God is all they need!Writing creative and challenging Bible studies brings Barb great joy! She’s the author of multiple Bible studies, including: Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus, I’m Waiting, God: Finding Blessing in God’s Delays, Joshua: Winning the Worry Battle and her newest study, Breakthrough: Finding Freedom in Christ She is also the author of multiple books including  Surrendered: 40 Days to Help You Let Go and Live Like Jesus Devotional,  Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua and Enough Already: Winning Your Ugly Struggle with Beauty .Barb lives in NW Ohio and she is the proud mom to three adult children. Barb enjoys traveling, reading, walking and whenever possible, she prefers to eat dessert first.During today’s conversation you’ll hear Barb share her strategy for combatting worry. Listen for one of my favorite moments when she shares that the difference between worship and worry is who we’re talking to.You can connect with Barb at http://www.barbroose.comTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley PhotographySupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

After hearing from several of you that you enjoyed our conversation about Hagar and Sarah…On today’s episode, we continue the format of sharing the stories of women in the Bible and consider the woman at the well.We hope you will be encouraged through our real time discussion of what this story meant then and what it can mean to us now as we all have those places in our hearts we hope no one will see…yet God sees…and loves us all the more.  For the map referenced in today's episode visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cookCover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

There are a lot of negative things we can say about social media- but one thing that we do like is the way it can connect us to people we may never have met in “real life” who can actually become new friends to us. That is exactly the way Stephani met today’s guest. When she stumbled across Kristin’s profile (through what she believes was divine intervention) and discovered she was a former school psychologist who now wrote Bible studies and co-hosted a podcast, she knew they had to connect.  Kristin holds a Master’s in Biblical studies and is the author of Wrestling to Trust:The Journey of Lament through the book of Habakkuk. She co-hosts  the Abiding Free Podcast. On today’s episode we talk about women in church leadership, identity and freedom in Christ and much more. Plus, Kristin’s favorite story will give you chills as you hear what God did with two strangers during a train ride.  Connect with Kristin through her Instagram account:http://www.instagram.com/shelovesbibleFind her Habakkuk study here: https://www.amazon.com/Wrestling-Trust-Journey-Through-Habakkuk/dp/B08GFSK34V/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=JKIYU0HAL9HY&keywords=wrestling+to+trust+kristin+nave&qid=1645564049&sprefix=wrestling+to+tryst%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-3Listen to the Abiding Free Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abiding-free/id1582789896To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani  visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscookInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

On this week’s episode, we are doing something a little bit different. Our vision for the podcast has always been to help you see your story as one that has the fingerprint of God all over it. the Bible is full of stories of real life people, just like us…who also run from God’s calling, make bad decisions, try to hide from God, fight with one another, feel shame and guilt and all of the things we might wrestle with when we think about how our lives can bring honor to God. And yet, he uses every single story.  We love Scripture and we want to share some of the Bible stories that we’ve found to be helpful as we navigate life between two gardens and let you listen on on real life conversations that we have frequently as we discuss what God is showing us in His word. Today we will consider the story of Hagar from Genesis chapters 16 and 21. We encourage you to read through that story on your own and hope that our discussion is helpful as you think about your own story.  Takeaways to consider:1) Where have you come from and where are you going?2) Has God given you the green light to keep running or He is calling you back to where you came from?3) God will open your eyes to a way out. Often it is something you've never seen before or has been there all along and you just haven't noticed.4) Mean girls aren't a new thing - and God sometimes uses mean girls.5) Often things are not as they seem. God sees what we do not. To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comIf you are interested in being a sponsor of the podcast, please e-mail: stephani@stephanicook.org. Support the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Today's guest is Cindy Brown. Cindy is an award-winning educator, social-emotional coach and public speaker with more than 30 years of professional experience and 24 years raising her own children. As a family consultant, Cindy works with parents to identify their unique vision and goals for their family. Through workshops, coaching, and leading parent focus groups, Cindy's personalized programs provide parents with all the knowledge and techniques they need to be the hero of their household and strengthen the bond they share with their child.As former educators, we love what Cindy is doing for the homeschool community and wanted you to meet her too. Even if you aren’t a parent who homeschools, you will hear some awesome tips to help navigate parenting school age kids in 2022.  You will likely notice that Cindy’s faith background is different than that of many of our guests as she shares her incredible faith story. We hope that you don’t miss the way that God pursues all of us and is faithful to do what he tells us in Jeremiah 29:13 in that when we seek Him we will find Him.  If you are interested in connecting with Cindy you can reach her atWebsite: Polished Parents.comFB Group- Polished ParentsFB Group- Homeschooling Polished ParentsIG - @polished_parents To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

On today’s episode we are so excited to welcome Beth McCord - founder of Your  Enneagram Coach. Beth shares her own testimony, how God led her to develop Your Enneagram Coach, why we believe a Gospel centered approach to the Enneagram is so important and why the Enneagram cannot be your source of identity. If you love the Enneagram, have questions or concerns about the Enneagram or have no idea what the Enneagram even is…this conversation is for you.  To connect with Beth or to get information about the Becoming Us course visit https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com. For more information about Christians and the Enneagram (including the origin) https://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/originsEpisodes 64, 65 and 66 of The Your Enneagram Podcast focus specifically on theology, origins and Christian uses of the tool.  To hear Stephani's guest appearance on The Your Enneagram Coach podcast check out episode 84.  All podcast episodes available here: http://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/podcastTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cookCover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

On today’s episode, we are excited to welcome Tracey Webb. Tracey recently published her first book, The Blossom Project,  which is a 30 day devotional designed to help the reader spend time with the Master Gardner. Tracey has hosted an in home Bible study called the "Fun Not Boring Bible Study" for more than 10 years and she is the proud mom of adult sons Caleb and Joshua. Growing up a church girl, Tracey never knew how much she would need to lean on her faith in later years as she would find herself on the outside of the church culture looking in through a divorce and learning the best way to love and support her gay son while still remaining true to her faith.Today’s conversation is so important around the topics of love, empathy, grace and forgiveness and we are incredibly grateful for Tracey’s transparency and vulnerability as we learn from her.  We also ask for grace as we realize we likely didn’t get everything right in this conversation - but we hope that above all we demonstrated the love of Jesus and our errors will be charged more to our ignorance than anything else.  To connect with Tracey you can e-mail her webbt@apsu.edu. You can purchase The Blossom Project on Amazon using this link:https://www.amazon.com/Blossom-Project-Days-Master-Gardener/dp/B096LMQ49B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=UELY9WZQH96M&keywords=The+Blossom+Project&qid=1643405056&sprefix=the+blossom+project%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or to download "Oh How He Loves Us" devotional visit http://www.stephanicook.org  To follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Traci Koon is an Educator Pipeline Facilitator in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System (and also one of Stephani's dearest friends). On today's episode we get honest about working in education...the good, the bad and the ugly ...and get wonderful insight and encouragement from Traci. With almost 30 years in the profession and multiple positions as an educator, she has plenty to share.If you are interested in a career in education or just have follow up questions from today's episode, you can reach Traci through e-mail @traci.koon@cmcss.net. You can also find more information about the CMCSS Teacher Residency Program here: https://www.cmcss.net/teacher-residency-programs/apply-for-a-program/To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cookCover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Marnie Swedberg embodies faith-in-action while generating "aha" moments of perspective transformation through her keynotes, media appearances, 13 books and online programs. As the  mentor to millions she provides coaching, practical help and clear, God-centric focus. Marnie hosts weekly Blog Talk Radio Show and is the founder of http://www.womenspeakers.com, the largest directory of its kind in the world. You might want to listen to this episode when you can take notes because you will not want to forget the incredible analogies and wisdom that Marnie shares around goal setting, chasing dreams, procrastination and discerning God’s will. Check out the Best You 2022 Summit by visiting Marnie’s website http://www.marnie.com . It’s totally free and still available to you.  To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Lorilee Rager is the owner of Thrive Creative Group and a professor at Austin Peay State University.  She writes a beautiful blog that developed out of a practice she calls Morning Pages. She also has a brand new podcast called Ground and Gratitude and her Instagram account https://instagram.com/lorileethrives is a dedicated space for encouraging sobriety and those who struggle with addiction. Lorilee recently celebrated her 18th month of sobriety and she is transparently honest during our interview about her faith journey and difficulty overcoming shame and toxic positivity. For more information visit her website: https://lorileerager.comTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

On this episode we talk with designer Paige Rien all about the home, faith, comparison, friendship, family and more.  Paige  is a lifelong lover of all things home. She is the author of the book, Love the House You're In: 40 Ways to Improve Your House and Change Your Life  as well as the former on-camera designer for HGTV's top-rated show, "Hidden Potential" for five seasons. Paige has her own design consultancy and is married with four children, who have encouraged and informed her family-friendly, real-life approach to interior design. After decades of spiritual seeking, Paige came into the Catholic Church in 2017 and is passionate about having open, frank, practical conversations about faith. Paige also likes to keep it light and encourage you to have fun in the making of your home. Follow her Instagram feed for her most recent projects, silly home antics, and encouraging talks for your own journey at home. http://www.instagram.com/paigerienhttp://www.paigerien.comhttps://www.revivedandrenovated.comTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about an Enneagram coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

We are so excited to bring you this bonus episode featuring Angie May and Andy Ptacek, guest speakers at this year's On Purpose Live event. For tickets to On Purpose Live visit http://www.stephanicook.org/opliveAngie May holds her Masters Degree in Christian counseling and addictive disorders, is an Enneagram leadership coach, and certified life coach.Andy Ptacek is a best selling author, Certified Mental Health Professional, and Certified Christian Life Coach, working with teens and young adults for 5+ years.Click here to listen to our previous episode with Andyhttps://www.stephanicook.org/podcast/episode/7bfb76ff/andy-ptacek-how-god-used-brain-cancer-to-change-my-perspectiveTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani  visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cookSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Due to the sensitive nature of today's episode, we are not releasing the name of our guest publicly. We hope that her courage and her story will encourage you in your own faith journey. If you have been a victim of abuse or are currently in an abusive situation, we pray that God will lead you to a trusted professional or friend to help you find safety. Here are a few resources:https://www.rainn.org (sexual abuse hotline and assistance)https://www.hilldale.org/celebraterecoveryhttps://www.thehotline.org (domestic abuse hotline)To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about coaching or the On Purpose Live event visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscookInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Bethany Jett attended her first writers conference with a proposal and a prayer and left with the Writer of the Year award, an agency contract, and interest from multiple publishers. Three months later, she sold her debut book The Cinderella Rule: a Young Woman’s Guide to Happily Ever After (Revell), which became a Selah Awards finalist.Bethany is the Founder and Co-Owner of Serious Writer, Inc., and Vice President of Platinum Literary Services where she specializes in marketing, nonfiction proposal creation, ghostwriting, and developmental editing.Along with her speaking, writing, and graduate studies, Bethany speaks at churches and conferences nationwide.Bethany is a military spouse, momma-of-boys, suspense-novel junkie who describes herself as “mid-maintenance” and loves cute shoes and all things girly. Connect with her at BethanyJett.com and across all major social media platforms.To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Melody Cain is a pastor’s wife, adoptive mom with three awesome kids, teacher, friend, and sinner saved by God’s grace! Along with 13 of her friends, she authored Grace for the Journey: A One Year Devotional for Adoptive Moms. Through the book it is her hope to share the grace and faithfulness of God that she experienced despite failures and struggles during the six year adoption process. Melody also shares her long health battle with POTS and how God has led her through the darkest days.  To order Grace for the Journey visit https://www.amazon.com/Melody-Cain/e/B07L4872ND%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_shareTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconway Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about a coaching package visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

In 2006 Larry and Hannah Overton fell in love with a little boy at their church. His name was Andrew.  Andrew was a foster child that the Overtons felt a great desire to provide a home for and to "become his forever family." He would be their sixth child, an addition to their five biological children.  A few short months later tragedy struck and their world was turned upside down.  Andrew went home to be with Jesus when he passed away from a rare medical condition called Hypernatremia. This condition caused very high, fatal levels of sodium in his body.  This sorrowful tragedy was compounded when Larry and Hannah were accused and charged in Andrews death.  On September 7, 2007 Hannah was convicted of capital murder and sent to a maximum security prison for life without the possibility of parole for a crime she didn't commit. This would leave Larry at home to care for their other 5 children. During Hannah's time in prison God not only held her and her family in His hands but also used this trial in mighty ways.  After seven years of imprisonment, Hannah was exonerated and all charges were dropped on April 8th, 2015. On May 10th, 2017, Hannah was declared actually innocent! During this span, many have come to the Lord and the ministry is continually growing.  Although Hannah is home with her family, Hebrews 13:3 reminds her to "remember those in prison as if you were there with them." She and her husband founded Syndeo Ministries, a non-profit organization focused on helping women who are incarcerated and transitioning out of prison. For more information visit http://www.syndeoministries.comTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about the August 12th On Purpose Live Event visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscookInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Today’s guest is Briana Stensrud. Briana is a human dignity advocate and the Director of Women of Welcome. Her passion is to equip the Church to engage more consistently and tangibly in holistic human dignity issues. Throughout her work in the pro-life movement, Briana continually faced questions from those concerned about immigrants and refugees. Understanding that many concerns were rooted in fear and misinformation she started a journey to re-discover God’s heart for the sojourner. She holds a Masters of Biblical & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and lives in Colorado Springs with her husband and two kids.Women of Welcome is a community dedicated to diving into the whole of scripture to understand God’s heart for the immigrant and refugee. We believe God calls us to a deep love for the vulnerable, the marginalized, and the forgotten. Together we’re on a journey to understand biblical hospitality in an authentic way.Find more information at http://www.womenofwelcome.comTo follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for information about On Purpose Coaching visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cookTo purchase On Purpose Live Tickets visit:https://www.stephanicook.org/event-details/on-purpose-live-womens-event Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org

Although we often host authors and speakers, most of our very favorite episodes are those with women who are incredibly nervous to share their stories with us because of their humility and tender hearts. Today’s guest definitely fits that mold. Amy Baker is Clarksville famous for loving on others through her baking. She shows up with a fudge pie or other delicious treat during times when many of us have no idea what to say or do. Amy is too humble to call what she does ministry, but Hannah and I would have to argue. That is exactly what it is. We hope that by hearing our conversation with Amy you might think of how God wants to use your gifts to love others well. To follow What’s Your Story on Instagram visit http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcastHannah Conway is a Lifeway author, a speaker and a women's ministry director in her local church. To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com or follow her on Social Media:  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hannahrconwayInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/hannahrconway_authorStephani Cook is an Enneagram life coach, speaker, podcast host and the creator of On Purpose Coaching. Through On Purpose Coaching she helps others to improve relationships and to discover intentional abundant living. To connect with Stephani or for more information about the On Purpose Live Event visit http://www.stephanicook.org or follow her on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/stephaniscook Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/stephani_cook Cover photo by Alison Weakley Photographyhttp://www.alisonweakleyphotography.comSupport the showWhat’s Your Story on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/whatsyourstory.podcast To connect with Hannah visit http://www.hannahrconway.com To connect with Stephani visit http://www.stephanicook.org