This Story Matters

This Story Matters

Our lives are one continual lesson. We learn from our wins and our failures, the expected and unexpected. And we don’t learn just from our own journeys but the journeys of others as well. Our stories are the curriculum of life. Together we will listen to what God has done in the lives of people just like you and me... This Story Matters.
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Episode 62 - Brad's Story

A fun-loving husband, father, and pastor, Brad Fox, had his world change at a routine doctors appointment. Several tests and appointments later cirrhosis of the liver was the official diagnosis.

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Sep 8, 2025 12:0 AM
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Episode 61 - Kellar's Story

Kellar received the call into ministry at youth camp. The next thing he knew the enemy was attacking...while pitching in a summer league Kellar was hit in the temple by a line drive. At the hospital the doctors didn't have much good news to share.

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Sep 1, 2025 12:0 AM
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Episode 56 - Kimberly Corder | Jesus in the Suffering

Kimberly was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 20. Her journey to being cancer free was simple...especially compared to what would happen years later. In this episode of This Story Matters Kimberly will share how she found Jesus in her suffering.

Here's a link to Kimberly's devotional - https://a.co/d/9PRxI1U

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Jun 1, 2025 12:0 AM
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Episode 55 - Sara Franks | Work In Progress

 Sara is a wife, mother, and professional. She is also on a journey of mental health and like every journey there are hills and valleys. Sara's bravery in sharing will allow you to be a more informed loved one, friend, or coworker of an individual battling mental health. If you are on your own mental health journey, Sara’s story will remind you, you are not alone. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Mar 31, 2025 5:15 AM
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Episode 54 - Kayla Fischer | Grief and Peace

There is not a standard for greiving after a miscarriage. Kayla has walked out the moments following the loss of a baby. Listen to Kayla’s story and how God is allowing her to walk alongside others who are grieving. Show Notes: M.A.M.A.S. (https://www.mamasaftersupport.com/) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Mar 23, 2025 5:15 AM
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Episode 53 - Brad Thomas | I Don't Know

As the Mayor of Silver Dollar City (President of Silver Dollar City Attractions), Brad Thomas is associated with thrilling rides and funnel cakes but spend some time with him and you will hear his heart and his profound love for Christ. This episode is full of golden nuggets of wisdom and truth bombs, including why it is okay for Jesus followers to say, "I don't know" and that our lives are more about others than ourselves. Show Notes: Silver Dollar City Attractions (https://www.silverdollarcity.com/) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Mar 16, 2025 5:15 AM
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Episode 52 - Adam & Kay | Until the Whole World Hears

Adam and Kay knew God wanted them to share the Gospel with Muslims and they felt like God was telling them to do it via the internet. They will tell you they thought God had a terrible idea! But they were obedient even though they had no experience or knowledge of how to do this. You know the saying He doesn’t call the equipped, He equips those He calls. Find out how you can join in praying for Muslims and how God is working around the world. Show Notes: Pray for Muslims during Ramadan (https://prayer.tools/ramadan-2025/) Zume Training for Making Disciples (https://zume.training/) Gospel Ambition (https://gospelambition.org/) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Mar 10, 2025 5:15 AM
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Episode 51 - Ashleigh Bentz | Wonderfully Made

God's Word says we are each fearfully and wonderfully made. We think we know what that looks like, until we find out our idea of perfection and God's are two different things. Ashleigh was born without a bone in her lower leg and only three toes on that foot. God has used her missing pieces to allow her to walk in His will. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Mar 3, 2025 6:15 AM
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Episode 50 - Shelley Ebbrecht | Providing Community

When her 4 year-old son was diagnosed with a life-long condition, Shelley was heart-broken but determined. Determined to find local resources and education. She and her husband discovered those resources moved out of the area after the pandemic, so they created a foundation to serve local families with Type 1 Diabetes. Show Notes: Tee 1D Diabetes Foundation (https://www.facebook.com/tee1diabetes) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Nov 25, 2024 6:15 AM
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Episode 49 - Michelle Romero | Survivor

 If you want to know what it is like to be a child in foster care and experience the trauma that leads up to it, listen to someone that has been there. Michelle experienced heartbreaking things as a child ( a few of the things she describes may be difficult for some listeners to process). Today she is a wife, mother, and small business owner helping those who are walking a path similar to her own. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Nov 18, 2024 12:42 PM
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Episode 48 - Joseph Habedank | Pain

Over 8 million people in the US report misusing prescription pain killers. Joseph Habedank is one of them. As a southern gospel songwriter and vocalist he probably isn't the first person you think of when drug addiction crosses your mind. He will tell you it could happen to any of us. Joseph is not afraid to talk about his past and how God has delivered him. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Nov 11, 2024 6:15 AM
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Episode 47 - Casey and Zach | Found

 Casey and her husband noticed a man sheltered under an overpass and Holy Spirit prompted them to go back and see what needs he had. They had no idea how God was about to move in their lives and the life of Zach, the man they were about to meet. *This episode was recorded via internet. The audio is rough, but we thought the story was important enough to share. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Nov 4, 2024 11:42 AM
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Episode 46 - John Stroup | Bad Guy

John Stroup is the Executive Director of Freeway Ministries. He preaches the gospel at Freeway services and in revivals across the world. He was raised in a life of drugs and crime, it was all he ever knew. Until he came to know Jesus. Hear the remarkable transformation of a bad guy.   Show Notes: Freeway Minsitries (https://freeway-ministries.com/)   For prayer call or text 877-800-7729   We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio   Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/)   This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Oct 14, 2024 5:15 AM
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Episode 45 - Kristie Hill | Waiting

God created us for fellowship and the friends we make in life are a treasured part of that fellowship. Kristie had a rough start with friendships as a child but God answered a very specific prayer she and her mom prayed together. Show Notes: Revelations of a Former Cootie Girl: Finding Wholeness on the Road of Adversity by Kristie Hill (https://a.co/d/3gQYPvL) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Oct 7, 2024 11:34 AM
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Episode 44 - Katie Smith | Alive

When Katie realized she was experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, her husband took her to the emergency room. There she went into cardiac arrest and it would be over twenty minutes before the medical team would get a pulse. Your life perspective certainly changes when you live through your own death. Hear Katie explain how God went before her, beside her and after her. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Sep 30, 2024 5:15 AM
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Episode 43 - Pam Sutterfield | Broken Pieces

 A story filled with heartache, trauma, and loss, but also God's redemptive love. Pam shares her story with the most beautiful, grateful heart. NOTE: This episode contains discussion of suicide. Show Notes: For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins.

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Sep 23, 2024 5:15 AM
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Episode 42 - Caleb & Tamara Wheat | Mourning into Dancing

The Bible talks about beauty from ashes and mourning turned to dancing. An incredible example of that can be found in the lives of Caleb and Tamara. A widow and a widower who found each other at a theme park and now they are raising a dozen kids together! Show Notes: Follow the adventures of the Wheat family: Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/doinitwithadozen) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@DoinitwithaDozen) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Sep 16, 2024 5:15 AM
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Episode 41 - Amber Moran | Never Give Up

Amber was by her husband's side after he suffered a traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury while serving as a law enforcement officer. She shares that she and her husband used to turn around and go the other way if they saw people of faith, but now their entire family is on fire for the Lord. Show Notes: The Dad That Never Gave Up by Amber Moran (https://a.co/d/eZA1dl0) For prayer call or text 877-800-7729 We would love to hear the story God has given you. Email us at ThisStoryMatters@TheWind.radio Listen to The Wind (https://thewind.radio/music/listen-live/) Listen to KWFC (https://www.kwfc.org/music/listen-live/) This Story Matters is brought to you by Beadles Property Maintenance. (https://beadlespm.com/) This Story Matters is edited and produced by Russell Brooks and hosted by Stephanie Jenkins. 

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Sep 9, 2024 5:15 AM
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