Episode 42

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14th Sep 2023

The Power -- and Cost -- of Your Story

What's the one item you possess no one can steal?

Your story.

Others may refute, ignore, or devalue it, but no one can steal your story.

In our concluding look at the blind man's healing in John 9, we see the power of sharing your story -- and the cost. Others can only hear your story through their filter, and if their filter is jealousy, hate, contempt, or fear, don't expect your story to matter. It may even get you cast out.

We also see in this episode:

  • "Give glory to God" can be used to manipulate people rather than honor God;
  • People will turn on you when you expose the contradiction of their own beliefs;
  • A non-teachable spirit is a hallmark of controlling leaders;
  • Jesus seeks out the cast out;
  • Jealous people won't leave you alone.

Empower yourself and your family to succeed at Life's Key 3 aims: Learn yourself, Love God, and Live connected. Subscribe to Hi(Impact) at Stephanie Presents for insights, encouragement, and practical resources!

Think deeply.

Live intentionally.

Engage fully in God's grand story.

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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie Smith's heart for teaching began with the chickens and cows on her childhood farm. ​Today’s audiences don't moo or squawk but instead appreciate Stephanie’s applying Biblical truths and human insights to real issues with artfulness, authority, and authenticity. Experiencing deep relational and emotional pain starting at birth, Stephanie is now on a mission to build spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart women and families.
Stephanie’s passion for education motivated helping launch and teaching at a homeschool cooperative and later a Christian school. She’s mom to five grown sons, mother-in-law to four heart daughters, and Nana to seven grands. Believing every person has an impact that is immeasurable, eternal, and irreplaceable, Stephanie invites and equips others to engage fully in God's grand story!