Restory Show: Recent Episodes
Mary DeMuth
Hear ordinary people who face extraordinary circumstances, yet still grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus. Surprising, encouraging, and unsettling (in a good way), the Restory Show helps listeners find Jesus in the midst of their own stories.
Although I’ve stopped production of the Restory Show, from time to time I will bring you interviews as God brings amazing people and their stories my way. Today’s bonus episode features one of those exceptional people and stories–sexual abuse victim advocate Jules Woodson. This episode does contain triggers. It is not graphic but does involve […]
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Today is the final episode of the Restory Show. Cue sadness! For many reasons, I felt like this season of interview podcasting has come to an end for me, particularly since the great majority of the stories were ones I personally vetted, and I felt like I could no longer do that. I have received […]
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Jordan Fontenot is a friend and the son of one of my closest friends who died a few years ago. I wrote about Twilla here. Today Jordan talks about his own spiritual journey, how his mom’s diagnosis intersected that, and how he ultimately made peace with God through it all. It’s a good conversation, and one […]
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Crystal Stine is an amazing person with a vivacious personality and a heartfelt relationship with Jesus. She is honest, dedicated, and infectious (in a good way). She recently released a book: Holy Hustle: Embracing a Work-Hard, Rest-Well Life. Today we talk about work, comparison, contentment, and finding joy in the work God brings before you. […]
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Kim Case is an incredible person I had the privilege of meeting in Missouri in the Spring. She endured one of the most horrific assaults as a young woman, and has spent her life speaking on behalf of victims. Please do yourself a favor and check out her website. Watch more here: Hear @kimrcase’s incredible […]
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Marilyn Weisenburg is a mom, a youth worker, and an artist who has an incredibly difficult story to tell about grief. It’s detailed more in her well-written memoir: Hear a mom’s story of walking through the loss of her son in Iraq.Click To Tweet As in all my episodes, I pray for you at the […]
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Kimberly Dewberry is a blogger who writes about the importance of recovery. She shares an amazing story of connecting (again) with her father, which is the subject of her latest book: Hear @Dewberry_author share an incredible story of re-connection with a long lost father.Click To Tweet As in all my episodes, I pray for you […]
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Jodie Niznik is an executive pastor at Irving Bible Church. She and I have been friends since I spoke at their women’s retreat a few years ago. We try to meet about twice a year over Mexican food to discuss our ministries, dreams, and theology. She’s smart, encouraging, and she’s walked an interesting journey as […]
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Brandon Vestal is a dear friend of ours. He accompanied Patrick and me (with his wife Vonda, who was also on the Restory show and spoke at the Restory Conference) to Montreal on a mission trip. He’s been a youth pastor, and now he’s a coach and teacher. He is the married father of three, […]
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Laura Husband is a vocalist and speaker who lives in the Houston area. Fifteen years ago, she lost her father, Colonel Rick Husband, when the space shuttle Columbia crashed sixteen minutes prior to its intended landing. Laura takes us back to that moment with poignancy and grit. She honestly shares her struggles, but she has […]
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Norma Brumbaugh has weathered a lot of storms, including an unwanted divorce, finding herself single after several years of marriage. She has learned a lot about Jesus in that heartache. She talked about this book during the episode, The Meeting Place. Hear @nlbrumbaugh tell her story of divorce and recovery–how she found Jesus to be […]
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Osheta Moore is an amazing woman with a beautiful story. In this episode she talks about making peace (shalom!) with her African American heritage, and she offers all of us hope as we struggle with shame, fear, and finding peace in a peace-broken world. She talked about this book during the episode, Shalom Sistas. Hear […]
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Elizabeth Oates is pretty much my twin. She and I share similar stories, but what struck me most was how we both have learned to cope with dysfunctional families. We have both decided to WORK HARD AT ALL THE THINGS. This works for a while until burnout hits. She talked about this book during the […]
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Tyler Braun is a pastor and thinker who recently came forward with his story during the #metoo movement. I love how he circles back around to theology and a rigorous view of the gospel, even as he deals with the aftermath of abuse from a youth pastor. Hear @tylerbraun share his story of sexual abuse […]
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Denise Pass is a woman who has walked through horrific trials, but has found God to be faithful. One of the most difficult stories I know is when a parent discovers their child has been sexually assaulted–but in her case it came from her now ex-spouse. You will be moved by her story of tenacity […]
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Sarah Beth Marr is an author and speaker who shares openly about her journey toward pursuing God-breathed dreams, particularly after one crashed and burned. She has a big heart, and her adventure of trust will encourage you. Here’s the book she spoke about in today’s episode, Dreaming with God. I love @Sarahbethmarr and her story […]
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Heather Creekmore is an author and speaker who shares openly about her own struggle with body image from an early age, revisiting it again and again until she found her ultimate worth in Jesus Christ. Here’s the book she spoke about in today’s episode, Compared to Who. I love @comparedtowho and her story about making […]
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Asheritah Ciuciu is an author and speaker who shares openly about her own struggle with food and finding satisfaction in Jesus alone. It starts with several mouthfuls of cake, morphs into orthorexia and ends in giving everything to Jesus. I know today’s broadcast will bless you. Here’s the book she spoke about in today’s episode, […]
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Lacy Williams is an author and entrepreneur who has a beautiful story of trust today to share with us. She is not only a cowboy novelist from Oklahoma, she also has a sweet family who walked into an adventure last year. Here’s one of her latest novels, Soldier Under the Mistletoe. I love @lacy_williams and […]
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Jeanne Damoff is one of my favorite people! I’m humbled she shared her story with us–a story of profound grief and amazing joy. When her eldest son drowned, and then revived, she walked a painful pathway of recovery and eventual peace. She chronicles her story in the book Parting the Waters. What a beautiful story […]
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Laura Leigh Majernik is a sports writer and an investigative reporter who is writing about what happened in the Baylor sexual assault scandal. I’m so grateful she shared her story with us–an investigation that led to her realizing she still had past trauma to deal with. Hear @llmajer share about the Baylor sexual assault story […]
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Susan May Warren is an amazing person, and I’m so grateful she shared her story with us. She is a novelist of so many books, and she is also a former missionary to Russia. Her story will help you realize that God is real, and He answers prayers. Here’s one of her latest novels, Troubled […]
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We will resume the regular Restory Show next week with a very special guest. I can’t wait for you to meet her. Her story has intrigue and danger! But this week, I have something really cool to share with you. This episode is short and sweet, and everything will make sense when you listen. My […]
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Heather Dixon is an amazing person, and I’m so grateful I had the chance to interview her. She suffers from an incurable disease: Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and yet has an amazing perspective on life. Here’s her Bible Study: [“So inspired by @rescuedletters amazing story of resilience amidst chronic, pervasive illness Listen here.”] As in all […]
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Bonnie Bolander is a dear woman who I had the privilege of meeting at one of my writing intensives. She has an infectious smile and a story that defies that smile. I don’t want to give away what you’ll hear, but it involves a painful parental story. [“Bonnie’s story is the kind that takes your […]
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Today I’m sharing some things I’ve walked through this past month or so as well as new insights I’ve gained in Scripture. I hope you don’t mind my musings. Here is the chronological reading plan I shared about. [“This episode is simple: me sharing my heart. @MaryDeMuth.”] As in all my episodes, I pray for […]
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I’m so excited and thankful to have Talena Winters here today. She has a difficult but beautiful story about one of the most painful things that could happen to a person–the loss of a child. The story is tragic and beautiful, and Jesus shines through it all. Get your tissues out! [“This episode about @TalenaWinters […]
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Lauren Gaskill has an amazing story, folks! If you’ve ever battled a chronic illness, her words and faith will inspire you to persevere and find joy every day. Gratitude is the hallmark of a Christian, and she exemplifies it well. [“You can find joy–yes, even in chronic illness. Hear @Lauren_inspires on today’s Restory show episode.”] […]
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I can’t wait to share my friend Dr. Ralph with you! I met him because of the Restory Conference. He also attended one of my writers intensives. He’s a doctor from New Zealand who has really undergone a revolution in his relationship with Jesus the past few years. I know you’ll be inspired to hear […]
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I’m happy to welcome Rebecca Fussell to the Restory Show this week. I met her via my writers mentoring intensive! She has a difficult but amazing story about the anatomy of a marriage breakup. Such pain! But also such amazing hope as she learned again and again that Jesus is so trustworthy and beautiful. This […]
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So excited to have my new friend Ruth Chou Simons on today’s podcast. She’s a mom to six boys, a wife, a follower of Jesus, and an author and artist. Her new book is beautiful! In this episode, Ruth’s heart for evangelism and Jesus comes through. She shares her journey toward embracing her artistry. I […]
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I’m grateful to have Erin Kincaid with us on the Restory Show today. She joined me for one of my writing intensives last February. She has some crazy stories about obeying God and seeing Him open surprising doors, including a HOUSE she is opening in Germany for writers, artists and missionaries. I know this episode […]
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Today I’m so excited to welcome Troy Cady to the Restory Show. He is a thinker, an amazing and resilient person, and I love his playful heart. He founded a ministry called PLAYFULL. Take a gander because the idea is both winsome and life changing. We do need to play more, don’t you think? [“Oh […]
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Today I’m grateful to have Amy Graham on the Restory Show. She’s the wife of Aaron Graham whom we had on last year. Together, they minister at The District Church in Washington DC. Amy shares their story of walking through adoption and the trauma (and joy) that can come from adopting. It’s a good story. […]
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Today I welcome my friend Luke Williams to the podcast. He’s the husband of my mastermind friend Lacy, and he has an inspiring story of job gain, job loss, job creating and weight loss. For those of you who have faltered in your job journey or struggled with making healthy choices, this episode will be […]
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Today’s podcast guest is one of my favorite people, Rene Gutteridge. She’s an amazing writer and hilariously funny. In this episode she shares about the angst of giving up, surrendering a dream. But as you can see, one of those dreams came true in the movie SKID. See the trailer below. [“Surrender is the linchpin […]
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Today’s podcast features Steve Reiter who used to work for Focus on the Family radio and now is freelancing and consulting with other podcasters. That’s how I met him. He also spearheaded a company called Nuresh that provides excellent audio content (growth oriented) in a subscription service called Nuresh. He has a servant’s heart and […]
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Today I’m grateful to welcome Ellen Graf-Martin to the show. She has an amazing, crazy story–sometimes Job-like where God leads her in so many different places. I met her through her excellent Canadian PR firm, but you can also meet her personally here. [“You may not like the twists & turns of God’s plan, but […]
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I’ve been podcasting a while now. It started with Live Uncaged where I singlehandedly shared about Jesus and living set free. I grew tired of hearing myself talk, and I also ran out of money. (It costs to produce a show). But as the concept of Restory came to me a couple years ago, the […]
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Today I’m welcoming Chuck Roberts to the Restory Show. He is a licensed counselor in the Dallas area, and he recently attended one of my Mentoring Intensives. He shares about his marriage, their walk through infertility, and how God brought about an adoption after many, many heartaches. [“The adoption journey is a pathway of surprise, […]
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Today’s guest is Ellen Harbin who is a Bible teacher, pastor’s wife, and mom extraordinaire who has also survived cancer. She is articulate, kindhearted and biblically attuned. She is passionate about following Jesus. Her most recent book will no doubt resonate with many: [“God’s ways are not always our ways, but He is good. […]
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Today we hear from author, pray-er and speaker Judy Douglass. She shares a tough but redemptive story about loving a prodigal child, which not only helped her grow closer to Jesus, but also inaugurated an international ministry. [“When loving a prodigal in your midst, err on the side of grace. @jeedoo417”] AAs in all my […]
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Today’s episode features Brad Huebert, a Canadian pastor with a strong and compelling story. Here’s the book he talked about: In this episode, Brad honestly talks about a painful journey of porn addiction and how God’s love and the love of his wife helped him to overcome that addiction. He is honest and refreshing, and […]
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Today’s post is me sharing about healing from the past. I was a guest on Juli Slattery’s podcast Java with Juli, and she graciously gave me a copy to share with my listeners too. Here’s my best resource for those of you working through past healing, particularly sexual trauma. [“Sexual abuse is not THE […]
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My daughter Sophie and I are trying to memorize Philippians together. I thought I’d broaden the experience and invite YOU to do this as well. So today’s bonus podcast is simply the entire NIV text of Philippians read by me. To memorize, listen to it over and over again until you can recite it verbatim. […]
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I’m excited to share this extra special Restory Show bonus episode, full of last year’s Restory Conference stories and hints at what’s to come at the next Restory Conference September 16th. Be sure to listen to receive a special Restory Podcast discount code so you can attend the conference for less! Click here to register […]
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Just a brief note that the Restory Show (aka ME) will be taking a much needed summer break, particularly as I prepare for the Restory Conference in September. Please be praying that the Lord will bring just who HE wants to this conference. In Restory 2.0, the focus will be on relationships, how to restory […]
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Allen Arnold is a writer, speaker, storyteller and executive at Ransomed Heart Ministries out of Colorado Springs. His latest book is The Story of With. He used to work at Thomas Nelson fiction (which is where we’ve intersected a time or two). How Our Stories Intersected Allen and I met through ACFW (American Christian Fiction […]
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Anastasia Hansel is a new friend. She’s got an amazing amount of verve and passion. She’s deeply involved in Global Women in Leadership, and she loves to raise money for amazing causes via bike riding and touring. She was married to the late Tim Hansel who authored one of my all time favorite books: How […]
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Tosca Lee is an author, new-to-her farmgirl, and nearly-native Nebraskan who is one of the most amazing people I know. I adore her! Her recent novel is a sequel to Progeny, and it recently released. How Our Stories Intersected Tosca and I started our novel writing careers at the same time. We met at Book […]
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Chris Morris is a CPA and a writer, as well as a father and husband who lives in Arizona. He’s written a book for writers and creatives about how to deal with the finances of an artistic career. How Our Stories Intersected Chris and I met at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference this Spring. We […]
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Today I’m so excited to welcome new friend Trieste Vaillancourt to the Restory Show. She’s a writer, editorial director, and Louie Award winner (for greeting cards) who currently works at Dayspring. She is a worship leader, and I’ve had the privilege of singing beside her! Recently married, she lives with her new husband in Colorado. […]
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Chrystal Hurst is a mother of five, and she has an incredible story. She’s a speaker and writer who also happens to be the daughter of prolific pastor Tony Evans. She also has a podcast called Chrystal’s Chronicles. Her latest book is releasing this summer, and it looks to be amazing: How Our Stories Intersected […]
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Candice Curry is an author and mom who has an extremely interesting and poignant story about her growing up years. Her father was a con man. And tomorrow, her book releases! How Our Stories Intersected Candice and I share a publisher (Baker), and we now share similar stories about our pasts–not that our fathers are […]
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Heather MacFadyen is a mommy of four boys, wife of one, who learned a difficult lesson about the difference between being a child-centered mom and a God-centered mom. She has a super helpful site called God-Centered Mom as well as a podcast of the same name. How Our Stories Intersected Heather and I met at […]
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Rob Fairbanks is a pastor on staff at Immanuel Church in Spokane. He is passionate about creating a diverse congregation, and he has a story of burnout, feeling uncentered, and ultimately finding his joy and passion in local church ministry. How Our Stories Intersected We met when we were on staff as missionaries with what […]
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Jeanette Hanscome is an author and friend who has an amazing story. She’s legally blind, and she’s walked through some rough things the past few years. One of those trials is reflected in her book, Suddenly Single Mom: How Our Stories Intersected Jeanette and I met at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference a few years […]
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Hope Harris is someone I met years ago at a conference. She was speaking (sharing her testimony) right before I went on stage to speak. My daughter Sophie was with me, and we both had the privilege of talking more and becoming friends. Hope and I are both from the Northwest, and we both currently […]
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Lea Ann Garfias is someone I met at my favorite restaurant in town. (We share how it all came about in the episode). She’s written a memoir/self help book that I had the privilege of reading. She is honest, and she has a good story (a hard story with healing infused). How Our Stories Intersected […]
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Dr. Sandra Glahn is a dear friend who is a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, an author, and a mom and a wife. She writes killer fiction (there are killers involved AND doctors), infertility resources, and Bible studies. In fact, my favorite Bible study of all time is this one: How Our Stories Intersected We […]
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Jed Ostoich is an editor (his twitter handle is @thejeditor!) and writer who lives in the Dallas area. He’s a husband and father, and he attended Dallas Theological Seminary. How Our Stories Intersected Jed and I met through my daughter Sophie. They are coworkers at Right Now Media. In this episode, Jed talks openly about […]
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Anna LeBaron is a woman with an amazing story. We met at a writers conference a few years ago before she started writing this book, The Polygamist’s Daughter. I’ve had the privilege of reading and endorsing this book, and I’m also thankful for my friend Leslie Wilson’s wordcrafting in this page-turning book. How Our Stories […]
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Laura McClellan is a lawyer and an amazing podcaster at The Productive Woman. (Be sure to check it out). She’s also a novelist, a mom and a wife who has an amazing story of survival. How Our Stories Intersected Laura and I met at our writers group (I think? Or maybe our paths crossed in […]
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Vonda Vestal is a dear, dear friend of mine who is a teacher and a speaker. In fact, she spoke at the Restory Conference last year, making a huge impact with her story. (She’s blurry in this photo because that girl can PREACH, and she moves while she talks!) How Our Stories Intersected Vonda and […]
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Thomas Umstattd is a dear friend of mine who runs Author Media, works for a media company, and wrote this book: How Our Stories Intersected Thomas and I met at a writers conference, where he was teaching writers about social media. We became good friends, and eventually he formed our mastermind group. He crowdfunded and […]
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Rachel Anne Ridge is an author and artist who loves her family and enjoys life. She wrote a beautiful animal memoir called FLASH. Isn’t Flash cute? Yes, he lives with her (outside, on their farm). How Our Stories Intersected We’re not even sure how we met, but we’re both authors in the greater Dallas Fort […]
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This week I’m sharing a very vulnerable story–the time I visited the place where I was raped at five years old. This pilgrimage happened right after Christmas last year, and this is the first time I’m publicly talking about it. (I shared a bit in writing with my email subscribers. If you’re interested in becoming […]
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Paul Lanum works at Right Now Ministries that creates and curates Christian content for the church. He’s Vice President of Publishing and Conferences. My daughter Sophie works there as well, and Paul is her amazing boss. I’m so excited to introduce you to him. How Our Stories Intersected I met Paul through our mutual friend […]
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Aaron Graham is the pastor of The District Church in Washington D.C. He’s got some amazing stories to tell today on the Restory Show, and I can’t wait for you to hear them. He lives in DC with his wife and two children. How Our Stories Intersected Aaron and I met through our church. The […]
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Anna Smit is one of the authors I met in Geneva last year at the writers intensive. She has a heart to see others set free because she has her own story of emancipation. Below is a picture of her, her daughter, and her mom not too long before her mom died. Anna had the […]
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Chris McGregor is the husband of Restory Show guest Yanci McGregor. Together they have planted City Church in Montreal, Canada. He has a passion to see his native country know Jesus Christ. After a stint at Dallas Seminary (the same time my husband was there), he worked alongside Yanci at Fellowship Church. Later, they felt […]
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Kathi Lipp is an author and speaker who loves Jesus, her husband, and her life. She is one of those people who you want to meet for coffee. She’s prolific, conscientious and really, really fun. She and author Cheri Gregory just released Overwhelmed, a title I think many of us can relate to. Check out […]
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Tracy Higley is a business owner, novelist, and an all-around thinker and inspirational person. She’s actually one of my favorite people. I relate to her on several levels, and she has been someone in my life who has helped me rethink the way I look at life. This episode is especially sweet because it comes […]
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Just a quick note that we’ll be taking a Restory Show break during the next two weeks. Watch for an AMAZING show coming up on January 2nd, just in time for you to work through your new year.
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Cheryl Weber wears several hats. She is the host of 100 Huntley Street in Canada. She’s also the International Producer for Crossroads Relief & Development. She has a passion for marginalized folks, particularly in the Third World. In addition, she’s on the Board of Directors of Ratanak International, one of Canada’s foremost NGOs fighting child […]
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Jennifer Camp is a writer who has a sweet story to share about God’s grace and healing after difficult choices. She’s the voice behind Loop devotionals where she pours out her heart for women. You can subscribe here if you’re interested. She’s written a book called Breathing Eden that I had the privilege of reading […]
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Jimmy Hinton is a child protection advocate, a pastor, a husband and a father. In 2011, after learning that his (pastor) father had molested young girls, he and his mom turned him in to authorities. He is now serving a 30-60 year sentence, and won’t be eligible for parole for 30 years. How Our Stories […]
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I’ve known about Jen and Bayley for several years, as Jen emailed right after her world exploded. She recently got back in touch with me to give me an update. You’ll be amazed at both Jen and Bayley’s faith after such an earthquake of pain. How Our Stories Intersected As I mentioned, we haven’t actually […]
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Ian has written a book all about the enneagram, called The Road Back to You. It’s been really insightful as I’ve worked through some deeper issues in my life lately. If you’re perplexed at how you do things, or you can’t figure out your friend or spouse, this book will not only give you greater […]
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Courtney has written a beautiful book entitled A Different Beautiful. It’s the story of her family’s perspective after their daughter Brenna was born with Harlequin ichthyosis, a genetic condition that affects her skin. There is much to love about this story! How Our Stories Intersected Courtney and I met in Canada when we were both guests […]
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Chris Marlow is a thinker, a visionary, and, now, an author who loves to make a profound, but simple dent in the problems of this world. He does this through his nonprofit, Help One Now. He recently released Doing Good Is Simple. He wrote the book to help the American church realize a lifestyle of […]
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Tricia is so much more than a writer. Not only does she write a dizzying amount of novels and nonfiction, but she’s the mom of many, many children. She has a heart for the world, and this girl LOVES to pray. Oh how I love Tricia’s heart, and I know you’ll enjoy meeting her on […]
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Fran is a beacon of light for those who have the pleasure of knowing her. She has suffered tragedy and trauma, and yet her heart is to help others navigate grief. And she has a heart for the world. You’ll hear more in this special edition of the Restory Show How Our Stories Intersected Fran […]
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Jim Rubart is a novelist and marketer that I’ve known toward the beginning of my publishing career. He’s in my mastermind group. Jim loves his wife and two boys, which is really what I think of when I think of him (and isn’t that the best way to be known?). How Our Stories Intersected Jim […]
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Erin MacPherson is one of my favorite people. Oh how I love her humor, her heart, and her passion for her family. She’s a delight! How Our Stories Intersected Erin and I met through a mutual friend, Kathi Lipp. We are now in a mastermind group together. She’s a mom, a wife, and a writer, […]
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You’re in for a great conversation between me and radio personality & novelist, Chris Fabry. We first met via the radio, as he’s interviewed me a few times for my books. We’ve become far-away friends since. Chris is a man of integrity, but he is not without trials and stresses. In this episode, Chris will […]
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Here’s a profound example of someone who advocates for those who don’t have his story. He did not experience sexual exploitation, yet as a prosecutor, he processed many cases against sex-offenders, and now has a huge ministry within the church to help it become a safe, healing place for victims of abuse. How Our Stories […]
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I love Cristin’s honesty in this episode. From drug addict to missionary…the change profoundly coming through Jesus Christ. (She’s also a novelist! Look for her first novel soon!) How Our Stories Intersected Cristin and I met in Geneva. She was the reason I had the opportunity to talk to writers on the other side of […]
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WOOT! The Restory Show is back on Monday! Listen on itunes. Or Stitcher. Or iheartradio. (Or just check this space out on Monday and you can listen on your device here). Monday’s guest is a mom who lives internationally with an amazing story! I can’t wait for you to meet her.
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We have successfully completed Season One of the Restory Show! Hooray! Don’t cry too many rivers, though. Season Two will start on September 12th. We have some amazing folks lined up! We’ve had some poignant and important stories. You can go back through the archives here. Today I’d like to give you a little bonus […]
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PODCAST ASIDE: This will be the last episode of Season One. We will resume with Season Two in September. I have some amazing stories lined up! … Dan Allender is one of my heroes. I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to share him with you. When I was in the trench of healing from […]
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Shannan Martin is a blogger and writer who is one of my favorite people. She and her husband live with their four children in northern Indiana. She is a delight, and I can’t wait for you to meet her. How Our Stories Intersected Shannan and I met at She Speaks several years ago. She was […]
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We interrupt Restory Show’s regular schedule to bring you a surprise interview with my favorite person: my husband Patrick. In this episode, you’ll learn more about him, how we met Christ (and later, me), what kind of adventures we’ve been on, and how we’re doing now during this season of joblessness. I’m really excited to […]
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Richard Leakey and his family live in Burtigny, Switzerland. He not only manages the YWAM base there, but he also travels to parts of Africa, helping create sustainable farming practices in communities. How Our Stories Intersected Richard and I met in Switzerland, when I had the privilege of teaching writers from all over the world. […]
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Andy Traub is an entrepreneur, a former Young Life leader, a husband and a father who lives in Tennessee. How Our Stories Intersected Andy and I met online as he helped me create my first podcast (the uncaged podcast). We met in person with his dear, dear family when I was last in Tennessee. Here […]
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Sarah Bessey flat out loves Jesus. And it’s that infectiousness that permeates today’s interview. She’s a mom, a wife, an author and a speaker. Her latest book, Out of Sorts, is on my to be read pile. How Our Stories Intersected Sarah and I first met online, but then we REALLY met on the soil […]
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What a beautiful, surprising, sacrificial, and supernatural story Craig and Medine Keener have. You are in for a beautiful surprise! How Our Stories Intersected I actually “met” the Keeners face to face during this interview. However, I learned about Craig through Frank Viola because, as a New Testament scholar, Craig read over our book The […]
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Emilie Quisenberry and I have known each other a few years because we go to the same church, and we both have hearts to help women uncover their worth. She’s a member of the Worth Living launch team. Today’s episode is different Although we do get to hear Emilie’s story and her heart, the conversation […]
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Emily Wierenga and I have known each other a few years because of our relationship to writing. I’ve long admired her brave honesty as she’s written books about eating disorders, growing up, and finding her place in this world. About Emily’s Story God has re-storied Emily from a girl desperately skinny, battling an eating disorder, […]
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Ocieanna Fleiss is one of the most tender, sweet people I know on this earth. And she has a very surprising story. How Our Stories Intersected Ocieanna was in my novel mentoring class at Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference a few years ago. She writes fiction, and now she has a new book out about […]
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Chris Burkley and his wife Meagan have an amazing, hard, beautiful story of trusting God through tragedy. They are one of the first people God prompted me about to pursue for the Restory Show. How Our Stories Intersected Chris and I have been in the same circles in our church for a while now. My […]
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What I appreciate about Amy Young: She is real. So real. And she loves Jesus in the midst of that authenticity. Plus, she’s an amazing writer. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Amy at ReWrite, a writers conference in Austin. There we shared a great breakfast and talked about missions. She had been in […]
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Heidi VanDyken loves Jesus. Of all the things I can say about her, this one stands out. She also follows Him to rough places, placing obedience higher than comfort. She is one of my heroes. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Heidi in college. She was on my wing, and we soon became friends, […]
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Becky Smith Shaffer is one of my most favorite people in this world. She has a crazy story, but that craziness has translated into an amazing ministry called Saving Grace, where she and her staff walk alongside girls who have aged out of the foster system in northwest Arkansas. How Our Stories Intersected I first […]
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Today I welcome Dan King (AKA Bible Dude, AKA the fistbump guy) with us on today’s Restory Show. He’s a business owner, a family man, and a passionate advocate for people around the world. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Dan a few years ago when I traveled to Haiti with Help One Now. […]
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I’m grateful to have my friend “Emily” with us on today’s Restory Show. For reasons you’ll understand, Emily wants to keep this story anonymous. How Our Stories Intersected Emily and I share a mutual friend, and I met her through him. We immediately hit it off, went deep, and shared our hearts. She is one […]
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I’m grateful to have my friend Christy Tennant Krispin with us on today’s Restory Show. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Christy at a pre-conference conference in Texas in preparation for Cape Town 2010. We immediately hit it off, then cemented our friendship in Cape Town. What an amazing, beautiful place (and an impacting […]
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I’m grateful to have my friend Yanci McGregor with us on today’s Restory Show. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Yanci through her husband Chris because our church has a relationship with City Church in Montreal, Canada. This last summer, we got to spend time together, sharing our hearts and our lives. That evening, […]
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I’m grateful to have my friends Bob and Sue Meissner with us on today’s Restory Show. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Sue years ago at a writers event. We both wrote for the same publishing house for awhile. She is an amazing (and I don’t say that lightly) novelist. Her latest book is […]
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I’m grateful to have my friend “Lauren” with us on today’s Restory Show. For reasons you’ll understand when you listen, Lauren has opted to use a pseudonym to mask her identity. Some stories are hard to tell publicly, particularly when they involve the reputations of others. How Our Stories Intersected I first met Lauren years […]
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I’m grateful to have my friend David Pothier (pronounced “pwaah-tee-ay”) with us on today’s Restory Show. How Our Stories Intersected I first met David a few years ago when I was tasked with writing stories of church planters that our church had relationships with. I learned he was a French-Canandian planting a church in Montreal. […]
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About the restory show Last summer God birthed the concept of restory in me. You can read about that process here. Or click the short video below to get a better idea: re-story from Mary DeMuth on Vimeo. I prayed a lot about what would be next, moving from “living uncaged” to learning about and […]
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I’m really excited about launching a brand new podcast. While my last podcast, Live Uncaged, was a delight to produce, re-story makes me nearly (!) jump up and down with joy. Why? Because I have the privilege of sharing OPS (Other People’s Stories). In my travels and experiences as a writer and speaker, I’ve run […]
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I’m so excited to be able to share this with you. Watch here for the premier episode of the re-story podcast.
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