Your Story with Melinda
89 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago -Our stories have the power to connect and inspire us. Every week, Melinda Estabrooks interviews extraordinary people who share their personal journeys through tragedy and triumph. Most of all, they share the incredible life-changing power of God. Listen for encouraging testimonies every Friday on Your Story with Melinda, a podcast from FaithStrongToday.com.
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Robia Scott’s Story of True Peace, Purpose, and Passion
November 28, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBYour Story #39 Sharing their story with Melinda this week is Robia Scott, an author, speaker, and teacher passionate about seeing lives transformed. Robia has a unique background as a professional dancer and successful actress in Hollywood for 20 years. She has worked with recording artists such as Prince and starred in numerous television shows like Beverly Hills 90210, CSI, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While working on Buffy in in 1997, Robia accepted Christ into her life, walking away fr...
Linda Evans Shepherd’s Story of Spiritual Warfare
November 21, 2016 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBYour Story #38 Sharing their story this week is author and speaker Linda Evans Shepherd. She is the founder of Right to the Heart Ministries, as well as oversees an online resource for the hurting and suicidal called ThinkingAboutSuicide.com. But Linda is joining Melinda Estabrooks to talk about the existence of spiritual warfare, a reality that every Christian must face. You'll learn how to recognize it and face battles with the enemy in your life. More importantly, you'll learn why the arm...
Daniel Henderson’s Story of Practical Prayer and Living Wisely
November 14, 2016 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBYour Story #37 Sharing their story this week is Daniel Henderson, a pastor, author, and leadership coach. Daniel spent 25 years in pastoral ministry, but now focuses his efforts to Strategic Renewal, a non-profit Christian organization igniting the heart of the Church. But Daniel's latest book, The Prayer God Loves to Answer, aims to help individuals access Christ's wisdom. Join the discussion today to find out how practical prayer can get you living wisely in a broken world. Daniel Henders...
Colleen Allan’s Story of Abuse, Addiction, and Jesus’ Healing
November 07, 2016 11:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBYour Story #36 Sharing their story this week is Colleen Allan, who offers a sobering testimony that truly shows the hope and healing Jesus can bring. However, we should say that this episode contains sensitive subject matter, including molestation, sexual trafficking, and drug addiction. But these parts of Colleen's journey do not define her. Instead, it's her faith and relationship with God that gave her the strength, courage, and conviction to recover. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk92...
Jeremy Enns’ Story of Faith and Open Road Adventure
October 31, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBYour Story #35 Sharing their story this week is Jeremy Enns. He is one of the hosts from the Open Road Podcast, which is all about helping people find more adventure in the everyday. On this episode, Jeremy sits down with Melinda to chat about the intersection of faith and adventure. Furthermore, he shares his personal story of how his faith shaped him into who he is today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW1rcHKQs_w See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Wedding Story of Chris Orme and Melinda Estabrooks
October 24, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBYour Story #34 The newlyweds are sharing their story this week! With the wedding behind them, Melinda Estabrooks sits down with her husband, Chris Orme, to reflect on their exciting new journey together. You'll hear about their big day, the stress and excitement of planning, as well as what this commitment means to them. It's an episode that is sure to keep your faith strong with love. Chris and Melinda Talk About... * a second time around marriage * their vows * being a blended fa...
Elle Pyke talks Church Planting and Innovative Discipleship
October 17, 2016 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBYour Story #33 Sharing their story this week is Elle Pyke. Where do we begin with Elle? She's a bit of a jack of all trades: a women's speaker, marketer, teacher, and leader, to name a few. But most recently Elle has been involved with New Leaf, a Canadian network that cultivates and supports starters and church planters. Elle Pyke talks with Melinda About: * growing up and being called to ministry * finding her place in the church as a woman * the need for new ideas to grow the ch...
Kim Gowdy’s Story of Breaking Free
October 10, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBYour Story #32 Does breaking free mean letting go? Sharing their story this week is Kim Gowdy, an author and life coach who faced that question head on. Kim reached a point where she felt tired, burdened, and overwhelmed. In seeking out change, she was given perspective on how cycles of pain, hurt, and the lies she believed about herself were playing out in her life. She is incredibly thankful for her journey and shares her freedom story with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwWHcyyf964...
Les Sillars Retells Genocide Survivor’s Story of Faith
October 03, 2016 18:43 - 28 minutes - 26 MBYour Story #31 Sharing their story this week is journalist and author Les Sillars. More accurately, Les joins Melinda, as well as special co-host Karen Petersen, to share the gripping true story Radha Manickam. Radha lost most of his family along with 1.7 million of his fellow Cambodians in the mind numbing brutality of the 1975 Cambodian Field Killings. The full story is retold in Les Sillars new book, Intended for Evil, but Les joins the podcast to discuss how he met Radha, hearing about h...
Cathie Ostapchuk’s Story of Championing Support Culture
September 26, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBYour Story #30 Sharing their story this week is author and speaker Cathie Ostapchuk. She is also a coach who loves giving women an opportunity to come together and tell their own stories. This opportunity helps create and equip a community of clear, brave, and strong women, unified and diverse in a culture of support. More importantly, it prompted Cathie to launch Gather: Women, a national movement created to gather Canadian Christian women from different backgrounds in order to forge a stro...
Debbie Lindell’s Story of a Fresh, Faith-filled Perspective
September 19, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBYour Story with Melinda #29 What do you really believe about your life and your creator? Melinda's guest this week is Debbie Lindell, author of a new book called She Believes. As a women's speaker, Debbie champions women of all ages and helps them connect to one another through life-giving sisterhood. But her book really focuses in on living the faith-filled life God created us to live. It's an idea Melinda took to heart and she talks in-depth with Debbie about it as she shares her story on ...
Christie Purifoy Story of Home This Side of Heaven
September 12, 2016 10:30 - 28 minutes - 26 MBYour Story #28 Sharing their story this week is author Christie Purifoy. She is a Jesus-follower who believes that life, in all its pain, beauty, and mystery, is a journey of love. Christie's latest book, Roots and Sky: A Journey Home in Four Seasons, is the story of her family's first year in an old farmhouse called Maplehurst. You'll hear her motivation behind the book and why it's important to find a home on this side of heaven. Most importantly, Christie's journey is about all the ways h...
Brooke Nicholls’ Story of Music and Faith
August 29, 2016 10:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBYour Story #26 Sharing their story this week is singer, songwriter, and Canadian worship leader Brooke Nicholls. Before heading out on her European tour this fall, Brooke joins Melinda for this emotional and inspiring interview. They discuss their dreams, convictions, love of music, what Heaven will be like, and faith. Then Brooke's husband, Steve Lensink, joins her in studio for a special performance of her single "Home" from her new album Found in You. Yes, Melinda cried a little. Connect...
Elyse Fitzpatrick’s Story of Yearning for Heaven as a Home
August 22, 2016 10:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBYour Story #25 Sharing their story this week is the thoughtful, funny, and inspiring Elyse Fitzpatrick. She is the author of a new book called Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings and it's all about longing to find the place we truly belong. On this podcast, Melinda and Elyse talk honestly and imaginatively. They explore heaven and the afterlife to help you find peace and comfort. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourS...
Mary DeMuth’s Story of God’s Wild Love
August 15, 2016 10:30 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBYour Story #24 Sharing their story (or should we say re-story) this week is Mary DeMuth. She is an author and speaker, but the most important thing she wants you to know is that she loves Jesus. It's the main focus of her conversation with Melinda on this week's podcast. Mary opens up about her own struggle with feelings of worthlessness, her life and family, and how she came to know Jesus. It's an episode that is sure to leave your feeling worthy in light of God's wild love. Connect with ...
Dawn Camp’s Story of The Gift of Friendship
August 01, 2016 10:15 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBYour Story #23 Telling her story this week is Dawn Camp, author of The Gift of Friendship. She joins Melinda and special co-host Kimberley MacLaren to talk about the beauty of shared moments in life and faith. They also discuss some of today's best writers with some great book suggestions for you to check out. Connect with Dawn Camp * on her personal blog My Home Sweet Home * follow her on Facebook and Twitter * check out her books on Amazon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mQS5CI...
Ali Matthews’ Story of Spiritual Music and Spiritual Living
July 25, 2016 10:30 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBYour Story #22 Sharing their story this week is multi-award winning recording artist Ali Matthews. Ali has been a performing songwriter for 35 years and is highly respected in both the Christian and mainstream music industry due to her accessible, honest lyrics and her ability to weave the “spiritual” into everyday life experiences. You'll also get an acoustic performance of "Lucinda's House" when you subscribe to our YouTube channel. In this story: * a fun game of Would You Rather... ...
Leanne Cabral’s Story of A Parents Best Gift
July 18, 2016 10:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBYour Story #21 This week, Melinda welcomes Leanne Cabral to share her story. Leanne is an author, speaker, coach, mom, and wife who loves to help parents navigate the awesome privilege of passing on the Christian faith to their children. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory-021-Leeanne_Cabral.mp3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura Harris Smith’s Story of a 30-Day Faith Detox
July 11, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBYour Story #20 Sharing their story with Melinda this week is author, speaker, and nutritionist, Laura Harris Smith, whose latest book, 30-Day Faith Detox, aims to renew your mind, cleanse your body, and heal your spirit. Having always had one foot in ministry and one in media, Laura speaks and ministers internationally and is known for bringing a light-hearted look at the heaviest of life's topics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bAXw2qBWvU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...
James K.A. Smith’s Story of How Faith Can Fundamentally Shape Our Hearts
July 04, 2016 15:49 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBYour Story #19 Sharing his story this week is author James K.A. Smith, who joins Melinda via Skype to discuss faith and how it can fundamentally shape our hearts. James is a professor of philosophy at Calvin College, where he holds the Gary and Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview. His latest book is You Are What You Love: The Spiritual Power of Habit and helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian pract...
Wisdom Moon’s Story of Poverty to Worship Ministry
June 20, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBYour Story #17 Born into a family of nine in (what at that time was) a third-world country, Wisdom Moon grew up experiencing poverty firsthand. On this podcast, Wisdom shares his story with Melinda Estabrooks and how growing up with an atheist father and a devoted Christian mother lead him to worship ministry. He currently works at Integrity Music as the Manager of Song Resource & Church Engagement and gives leadership to WeAreWorship.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UVVlbFacGQ See omn...
Scott Armstrong & Dr. Merry Lin’s Story of Absent Dads
June 13, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week on the podcast, Melinda is joined by Executive Director of LifeCare Centres, Scott Armstrong (www.lifecarecentres.com), and registered clinical psychologist and author, Dr. Merry Lin (www.drmerrylin.com), to discuss absent dads. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory-016-DrMerry_ScottArmstrong.mp3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sami Cone’s Story of Living Your Dream Life
June 06, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBYour Story #15 This week, Melinda welcomes Sami Cone to share her story. Sami is the author of Raising Uncommon Kids: 12 Biblical Traits You Need to Raise Selfless Kids, as well as a blogger, radio host, TV correspondent and loves mentoring others to live their dream life on less and pursue their passions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9LmCj5O6iA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Emily Thomas’ Story of Struggling Well as a Mom
May 30, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MBOn this episode, podcasting mom Emily Thomas shares her story as we welcome her to the Faith Strong Today team. Emily is a teacher turned RN, turned artist who now stays at home with her kids and hosts a podcast called Mom Struggling Well, where she interviews someone (usually a mom) about a challenge they've had and how they struggled WELL through it. Melinda turns the tables on her as we get to know the mom behind the mic, and hear how she struggled well through life's ups and downs. Find ...
Karri Ward’s Story of Building a Music Festival in Hopes of Unity
May 23, 2016 10:30 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBYour Story #13 Faith Strong Today is a sponsor of the upcoming No Greater Love festival and, this week, Melinda welcomes the visionary woman behind the biggest Christian music event in Canada. Karri Ward shares her her story and the importance of unity in the Body of Christ. You can find out more about the festival at www.nogreaterlove.ca and let us know you're coming by using the hashtags #LetsFillTheField and #UnitedInFaith on social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esPcw0ao2Is See...
Stacey Campbell’s Story of a Biblical Approach to Prisoner Restoration
May 16, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBYour Story #12 This week, Melinda is joined by the Executive Director and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada, Stacey Campbell, to share her story and how we should respond to those in the prison system. In addition to her executive duties, Stacey continues to work hands-on in the PFC national ministry of reconciliation with ‘the least of these’ and practices a Biblical approach to transformation, justice, restoration and prevention based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Find out more...
Helen Sworn’s Story of Hope For the Most Vulnerable
May 09, 2016 10:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBJoining Melinda Estabrooks in the studio this week is Helen Sworn, the foremost international expert on anti-human trafficking and International Director of Chab Dai and Freedom Collaborative. Helen shares her story of courage and hope for the most vulnerable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYhatzbE3rU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lauren Daigle’s Story of American Idol and a Journey to Worship
May 02, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory-010-Lauren_Daigle.mp3 Life experience often serves to sharpen a songwriter’s edge and Melinda welcomes recording artist Lauren Daigle to share her journey on this episode of 'Your Story'. Though she’s young, Lauren Daigle has lived a lot of life and those experiences have helped her create heartfelt worship music. She has been nominated for GRAMMY, was a contestant on American Idol, and has won multipl...
Wendy VanderWal-Gritter’s Story of Sexuality and Acceptance
April 25, 2016 11:06 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week, Melinda Estabrooks welcomes her good friend, Wendy VanderWal-Gritter, author of Generous Spaciousness and Executive Director at New Direction Ministries of Canada, to share her story. Wendy is an internationally recognized contributor in the conversations around faith and sexuality. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory-009-Wendy_Vanderwal_Gritter.mp3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karen Petersen & Sandy Reynolds’ Story of Leadership
April 18, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week, hear two moving stories of courage, strength and resiliency. Karen Petersen (left) and Sandy Reynolds (right) join Melinda to share their journey into leadership, battling their own fears and others expectations, and eventually helping women find their voice as well as finding their own. They are both involved with The FIELD Collaborative, a community dedicated to multi-sector leadership solutions. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/Your...
Christa Hesselink Story of Risking It All for the Abundant Life
April 11, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this week's show, Melinda Estabrooks is joined by Christa Hesselink, author of Life's Great Dare: Risking It All for the Abundant Life. She is currently the Director of Next Generation Engagement for BIC Canada and directs the FLOW Internship program and The Spark Initiative. Learn more about Christa and her book at www.lifesgreatdare.com. Connect with Melinda Estabrooks at www.melindaestabrooks.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdsEdQ_bjBk See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Lorie Hartshorn’s Story of Redemption For Her Prodigal Children
April 04, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week, Melinda welcomes Lorie Hartshorn, who shares the redemptive story of her prodigal children, her wake up call to spiritual warfare, and the power of prayer that brought them home. Lorie is a pastor, speaker and author with a passion to see people grow in faith. Learn more about Lorie Hartshorn at www.loriehartshorn.com and connect with host Melinda Estabrooks at www.melindaestabrooks.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dbg7VyHaWeE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Leeana Tankersley’s Story of Being Brazen and Courageous
March 28, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/Your_Story_005_Leeana-Tankersley.mp3 This week, we ask the questions: "Do I know who I am really am and is who I am really enough?" Author Leeana Tankersley helps answers those with the challenge to be brazen and have the courage to be the you that has been hiding. Find more about Melinda Estabrooks at www.melindaestabrooks.com and sign-up for the Faith Strong Newsletter to hear about future episodes. Connect wi...
Brooke Nicholls & Donna Carter Story of Leveraging Pain and Travelling Light
March 26, 2016 20:58 - 28 minutes - 26 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/Your_Story_BONUS-Donna-Carter-Brooke-Nicholls.mp3 Learn to leverage pain, travel light, and honour God with two special guests in this chapter of 'Your Story' with Melinda Estabrooks. Brooke Nicholls is a Worship Leader and songwriter who released her debut EP, Blessed Assurance, last year and is currently on tour (as of this writing). Donna Carter is an international speaker, co-founder of Straight Talk Ministrie...
Cheryl Nembhard Story of God’s Relentless Love For Her Life
March 21, 2016 10:30 - 30.7 MBThis week on ‘Your Story’ with Melinda Estabrooks, Cheryl Nembhard shares her tragic story of abuse, rape, drug use, being in a gang, and God's relentless love and pursuit of her life.
Kristen Strong’s Story of Weathering the Storm
March 17, 2016 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBhttp://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory_BONUS_Kristen-Strong.mp3 Do you need help to not just weather the storm, but thrive within it? On this special bonus episode of Your Story, Kristin Strong joins Melinda Estabrooks to help us rewrite our stories for the better by opening ourselves up to God and finding hope while navigating life's turns. Kristin is a wife, mom, blogger, speaker, and the author of Girl Meets Change: Truths to Carry You Thr...
Kimberley MacLaren’s Story of Finding Love Again
March 14, 2016 10:30 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week on 'Your Story' with Melinda Estabrooks, Kimberley MacLaren shares her compelling story of divorce, singleness, and finding love again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiYjLJpL_oU See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cheryl Martin’s Story of Being Distinctly You
March 10, 2016 11:30 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBLearn how to trade comparison and competition for freedom and fulfillment as Melinda Estabrooks welcomes Cheryl Martin to share her story with you. Cheryl is a speaker, broadcaster, and the author of Distinctly You, a book that unveils the actions and attitudes that may be sabotaging women and explores ways they can engage and build up their unique talents, interests, and strengths. Connect with Cheryl on her website www.cherylmartin.org or on Facebook. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongt...
Bethany Winz’s Story of a Unique Stand Against Human Trafficking
March 07, 2016 11:30 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBYour Story #1 On the first episode of Your Story, Melinda welcomes Bethany Winz, co-author (and wearer) of One Dress. One Year., who talks about her personal stand against human trafficking. http://media.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/content.blubrry.com/faithstrongtoday/YourStory_001_Bethany-Winz.mp3 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.