Story Preserve: Recent Episodes
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Episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived. We can tell yours: storypreserve.org
This is the final episode of this particular series: Stories from The Grove. This series shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. The Grove documentary releases April 9, Easter Sunday, on Revry, and all Roku/Samsung devices ... and soon to be released on Peacock and Tubi.
Episode - Stan Mitchell (LGBTQ+ Advocate) - Friend of The Grove
Stan Mitchell grew up in the evangelical church world. He founded GracePointe, a progressive Christian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, before moving into a more specific role as a tireless advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. If you're uninterested in the profound, and not looking for something thought-provoking, then we had better caution you to not enter!
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We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. The Grove documentary releases April 9, Easter Sunday, on Revry, and all Roku/Samsung devices ... and soon to be released on Peacock and Tubi.
Episode - Ray Waters (Inclusive Pastor) - Friend of The Grove
Ray Waters is a pastor of The Village, an "everybody church" in Atlanta, Georgia. With decades of experience as a pastor in evangelical churches, Ray's heart was forever changed by a documentary that altered the type of pastor he is. For Ray, Christianity can no longer be exclusive to people of traditional sexual orientation. We are grateful that Ray offered his expert insights featured on our documentary, The Grove. If Ray could be changed by a documentary, it is our hope that other pastors and church leaders can too.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help! Contact us: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. The Grove documentary releases April 9, Easter Sunday, on Revry, and all Roku/Samsung devices ... and soon to be released on Peacock and Tubi.
Episode - Dr. David Gushee (Christian Ethicist) - Friend of The Grove
Dr. David P. Gushee is a Christian Ethicist, Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University, author of over 100 scholarly articles, chapters, and reviews, and has written 20 + books including Changing Our Mind. This book is a landmark call for the inclusion of LGBTQ Christians. Dr. Gushee's book has helped thousands of families and congregations carefully and compassionately rethink traditional religious teachings about full LGBTQ inclusion. We are grateful that he also offered his expert insights featured on The Grove documentary.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help! Contact us: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love. Episode - Why The Grove Doc Was Made Pt 3 (David Wilkinson) This is part 3 of a conversation between Justin Baker, the director of the project, and David Wilkinson, the editor. David opens up about what happened when he got involved. David is also one of the cofounders of Story Preserve. We hope you enjoy his story. What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived: story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.Episode - Why The Grove Doc Was Made Pt 2 (Justin Baker)This is part 2 of a conversation with Justin Baker, the executive producer and director of the project. His own story that led to the project is beautiful. Justin is also one of the cofounders of Story Preserve. We hope you enjoy his story.What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.orgOur Story Preserve YouTube ChannelWe offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Why The Grove Doc Was Made Pt 1 (Justin Baker)
Though this series has focused on more in-depth conversations with people featured in the documentary, it became apparent that it is also important to talk with Justin Baker, the executive producer and director of the project. His own story that led to the project is beautiful. Justin is also one of the cofounders of Story Preserve. We hope you enjoy his story.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Screening Reactions to The Grove
We sat down with attendees at various public screenings of the documentary (including the premiere at The Grove) to give them a voice. Every soundbite was important to us. We hope you enjoy it.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart - Friend of The Grove
Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, part of Villanova Faulty of Theology/Religious Studies and Dir. of Faith-Based/Interfaith Studies in Philadelphia, offers expert insights. She also comments on the fears of: little girl Naomi.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Matthew Paul Turner (Author) - Friend of The Grove
Matthew Paul Turner, a children’s book author & photographer featured in The Grove documentary, offers expert insights. At one point, reflecting upon his teen years, he mentioned: Accepting myself WASN’T AN OPTION.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
We offer episodes worth preserving about fascinating people, marginalized groups, heroes, or mentors. A story told is a life lived:
story, stories, Story Preserve, documentary, podcast, Mana 3 Media
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - What I've Been Looking For (Toni)
Toni Funkhouser, one of the congregants at The Grove, boldly shares her powerful story. Toni, reflecting upon the journey, realized: What I've Been Looking For.
What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Our Story Preserve YouTube Channel
Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Being An Accomplice (Matt)
Matt Huett, the Families Pastor at The Grove, shares his background story that led him to become an ally for those coming out, and how over time, he went from an ally to: Being An Accomplice.
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Stories from The Grove: a series that shares a more in-depth look at some of the stories featured in our full-length documentary: The Grove... about one church, in a small town, that dared to believe... that love is love.
Episode - Something Had To Change (Tiffany)
Tiffany Crisp, one of the congregants at The Grove, boldly shares her powerful story. And during a pivotal period of time, Tiffany became aware that: Something Had To Change.
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Stories from The Grove series.
Episode - I Couldn't Turn Away (Jeff)
Jeff Helpman, the lead pastor at The Grove, tells his backstory that led to The Grove becoming fully inclusive. Everything changed when he watched a documentary and decided: I Couldn't Turn Away.
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Stories from The Grove series.
Episode- You're Enough (Jodi).
Jodi Helpman, one of the pastors at The Grove, discusses the idea that: You're Enough.
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Coming Soon: Stories From The Grove (Feature Documentary). Story selects. Allies. Accomplices.
Join us for our next podcast series coming soon. What life story do you want to tell? We can help: storypreserve.org
Three Questions Every Storyteller Must Ask: A Keynote Address.
Obstacles. Collaboration. What to do with nothing new.
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Who We Are: David & Justin.
Backstory. Getting here. Why we do this.
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The Good Doctor: Dr. Diarese George.
Educator. Executive Director. Influencer.
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Turning Forty: Justin Baker.
We age more. We listen more. We experience more.
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Meet Grandpa Case.
Gentle. Kind. Sage.
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The Last Floor: An Audio Narrative.
Audio Screenplay. Dream Logic. Allegory.
Thank you to:
Contributing voice artists- David DiCicco, Josh Fulton, David McKay, Marisa McKay, & George Kamel.
Audio engineering- Josh Myers.
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Life Map Traveler: The Paul Cohen Story.
Musician. Family man. Cancer Survivor.
Listen to Paul Cohen's album: The Senary (Paulie Cohen)
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Sound Of The Waves: The Joann Buchanan Story.
60s career woman. Wise. Firecracker.
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