Melina Luna Smith
Host of The StoryMakers Podcast
Melina Luna Smith has hosted 17 Episodes.
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Episode 18: Singing the Same Old Song
May 28th, 2025 | 22 mins 8 secs
Join Mel and Elisa for a candid chat about “Mama Sing My Song". This episode explores God’s nature of surprise and wonder as we grow into our creativity. Elisa is a musician, mama, and business owner to Mama Sing My Song – you may know them from Shark Tank. Tune in for an episode full of laughs and curiosities.
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Episode 17: Sparking Curiousity for the Next Generation
May 14th, 2025 | 28 mins 21 secs
Sparking curiosity for teens is easy when you TUNE IN with curiosity. In this episode, Myra Garnes shares wisdom and hope for teens. There are many ways to connect, if "grownups" tune in with ease.
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Episode 16: The Power of Art and Storytelling
April 30th, 2025 | 50 mins 1 sec
Tom Cozen is a film Director and Founder of Owl in Space. He shares his wisdom, faith, and visual language with StoryMakers. Mel and Tom share their heartbeat when it comes to faith formation through the art of storytelling. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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Episode 15: The Gospel is for Moms Too
April 16th, 2025 | 34 mins 10 secs
Join Mel and the founders of Mom Life Ministries: Melanie and Christy. Moms – you won't want to miss this episode of encouragement. Melanie and Christy are moms, best friends, and faith leaders who are shepherding mothers across the country. They are offering community and Gospel hope.
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Episode 14: Stories in the Widowed Places
April 2nd, 2025 | 27 mins 47 secs
Mel sits with Robbie Gaines, co-founder of HopeWords. Together they explore what it means to experience story through “The Widowed Place.” Robbie is a pastor, father, and gatherer to HopeWords. His insight and wisdom are a gift. Don’t miss this dose of encouragement.
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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.