The StoryMakers Podcast
Episode Archive
Episode Archive
13 episodes of The StoryMakers Podcast since the first episode, which aired on September 20th, 2024.
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Episode 13: Are the Stories Enough? with Rev. Aaron Zimmerman
March 19th, 2025 | 28 mins 48 secs
Have you ever wondered, "Is God's story enough?" If you or your kids have ever asked this question, you’ll want to tune into our latest drop for some helpful perspective and encouragement.
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Episode 12: Stories Are Upside Down
March 5th, 2025 | 33 mins 36 secs
God's story is FULL of exciting plot twists. Join us for an exciting episode with Fr. Jon Jameson, musician turned priest.
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Episode 11: The Old Story
February 19th, 2025 | 33 mins 31 secs
Is the Bible an exciting adventure? Tune in for an interesting and fun chat on the Old Story. Join Mel and Chad Bird, Biblical Scholar, to discover how to engage the Bible's text with ease.
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Episode 10: Grace in Parenting: Daughters
February 3rd, 2025 | 30 mins 32 secs
Join us for a conversation with the Rev. Matthew Hoskinson, director of an innovative, interdenominational urban ministry institute. If you are a dad wondering what it means to shepherd your kids through faith, this is the episode for you.
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Episode 9: Parenting with Certainty
January 21st, 2025 | 33 mins 8 secs
Tune into the pod to hear what it means to parent with confidence. Will and Courtney, founders of Crew and Co., share God's story and what it means to experience faith at home.
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Episode 8: Grownups Need Grace, Too! Emotional Well-being of Grown-ups with Rebekah Hannah
January 7th, 2025 | 31 mins 57 secs
Author, Therapist, and Youth Director Rebekah Hannah shares her wisdom. She is a mother and theological leader, shepherding the grownups raising the next generation. Tune in and meet Rebekah Hannah.
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Episode 7: God Sparks Faith
December 16th, 2024 | 38 mins 35 secs
Tune into the episode "God Sparks Faith" with Esau McCaulley, PhD, author, and New Testament professor at Wheaton College.
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Episode 6: Set The Table: Quality vs. Quantity with Sarah Copeland
December 2nd, 2024 | 45 mins 32 secs
Get cozy and tune in to hear from hospitality extraordinaire, Sarah Copeland. She joins Mel to share her favorite tricks of the trade when it comes to connection and beauty. Sarah is an author, chef, and incredible writer. You won’t want to miss this episode.
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Episode 5: Easing Into December with Rhythms: Advent House Feature with Courtney Tracy
November 16th, 2024 | 24 mins 3 secs
Tune in to hear from mother, author, former elementary teacher, and current homeschooler Courtney Tracy.
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Episode 4: Staying Anchored to God's Story with Kathleen Wadkins from The Pour Over
November 1st, 2024 | 24 mins 17 secs
Are you feeling the buzz of anxiety? Join me for an episode with Kathleen from The Pour Over.
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Episode 3: Mamas Are Storied, Too! ... Amber O'Neal Johnston, aka Heritage Mom
October 23rd, 2024 | 35 mins 20 secs
"I plucked my soul out of its secret place." Join me for a conversation with Amber O'Neal Johnston—an extraordinary mother, educator, and author.
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Episode 2: Remaining Nimble and True... Lisa Kimball, Ph.D., VP for Lifelong Learning
October 9th, 2024 | 27 mins 54 secs
Tune in to hear our episode with Dr. Lisa Kimball, founder and Vice President of Life Long Learning at Virginia Theological Seminary. Lisa Kimball is based in Alexandria, VA and is passionate about lay leadership and training those who form the next generation. Lisa beautifully intersects faith relating to baptism and formation. Listen in to discover what it means to show up, listen, and tell the truth, and how it can impact your approach to formation. Welcome to Episode Two... Remaining Nimble and True.
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Episode 1: God's Story Is a LONG Story... David Zahl, Founder & Executive Director of Mockingbird
September 20th, 2024 | 29 mins 13 secs
Tune in to hear our FIRST episode with David Zahl, founder of Mockingbird Ministries, author, and father of three boys. Listen in to discover how a message of grace, play, and fun can carry you through the bumps of our faith journey. Welcome to Episode One!