From a Life of Effort to a Life of Grace: Courtney Ballard :: [Episode 346]
StoryTellers Live29 Loka 2025

From a Life of Effort to a Life of Grace: Courtney Ballard :: [Episode 346]

Today's episode wraps up our three-week "Religion to Relationship" series, and, once again, it focuses our eyes on the beauty of God's grace and how this gift plays a key role in our relationship with Him.

Courtney Ballard, from our Tupelo, Mississippi community, grew up as a pastor's kid, always aware of God and His existence, and working hard to be the "angel child" others expected her to be. However, this self-imposed title created a life pattern for Courtney of living for people and their applause, rather than living for God alone. She soon found herself at a crossroads—would she choose God's grace or her own efforts and good intentions? Listen and find out what the Lord revealed!

____________________________________

VERSE OF THE WEEK:

"Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him." Hebrews 11:6

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

This week be self-aware of the intentions in your heart and ask - am I living out of God's grace or am I living for the applause of people?

Links:

Listen to this song by Lauren Daigle- Losing My Religion

Listen to a similar story: Courtney Doyle- Ep. 71: Removing the Masks

Download a phone background of the weekly verse HERE! (click the link and hold down on the photo to save to your phone)

Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Courtney or any of our past storytellers!!

Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Story Within the Story with Courtney!

Join us live on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM at Samford University Wright Center for a night of worship and fellowship with Ellie Holcomb presented by Portraits of Hope! Register here and use promo code ELLIE10 for 10% off at checkout!

Shop for our When God Shows Up Bible Study series

Check out all of our live speaking engagement opportunities on our website.

Sign up to receive StoryTellers Live's weekly newsletter for updates and details on our live gatherings.

Jaksot(395)

Saved from the Spiral of Addiction:: Candace Jones' Story :: [Episode 325]

Saved from the Spiral of Addiction:: Candace Jones' Story :: [Episode 325]

"There is a cure for addiciton, and His name is Jesus."- Storyteller, Candace Jones According to the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health over 48 million Americans battled a subst...

14 Touko 202530min

Seeking God's Heart and Experiencing Jehovah Jireh:: Reagan Barfield's Story :: [Episode 324]

Seeking God's Heart and Experiencing Jehovah Jireh:: Reagan Barfield's Story :: [Episode 324]

Today, we are thrilled to air our first story from our newest community group in Charleston, South Carolina. We know it will leave you longing to seek God's heart and trust His perfect timing! Rea...

7 Touko 202537min

A Posture of Surrender - Saved from an Eating Disorder:: Erica Antonneau's Story :: [Episode 323]

A Posture of Surrender - Saved from an Eating Disorder:: Erica Antonneau's Story :: [Episode 323]

"But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." 2 Corinthians‬ ‭12‬:‭9‬ ‭ Did you know one person dies every 52 minutes from an eating disorder? This...

5 Touko 202537min

God is in the Details: Circumstances Don't Define You :: Kim Johnson's Story :: [Episode 322]

God is in the Details: Circumstances Don't Define You :: Kim Johnson's Story :: [Episode 322]

We live in a world full of change with unexpected suffering and situations beyond our control, and it's easy during that time to get caught up in our circumstances and miss God in the details. Kim...

30 Huhti 202525min

Be Brave - A Story of Finding Purpose from the Past: Beth Mull :: [Episode 321]

Be Brave - A Story of Finding Purpose from the Past: Beth Mull :: [Episode 321]

**DISCLAIMER: Please listen with caution and away from little ears as this story references abortion Being in the midst of suffering, heartbreak, and tragedy can be painstakingly lonely and the m...

23 Huhti 202531min

The Messy Middle - Trusting God in Unanswered Prayers: Anna Thompson's Story :: [Episode 320]

The Messy Middle - Trusting God in Unanswered Prayers: Anna Thompson's Story :: [Episode 320]

Happy Holy Week! The team at Storytellers Live is praying blessings over you this week as you celebrate our risen Savior, Jesus Christ. And, wow, do we have the perfect story to get your mind focused ...

16 Huhti 202530min

Recognizing My Need for Jesus - A Story of An Unplanned Pregnancy:: Dawson Cooper:: [Episode 319]

Recognizing My Need for Jesus - A Story of An Unplanned Pregnancy:: Dawson Cooper:: [Episode 319]

Sin followed by subsequent shame and guilt can send us into some of the darkest places of loneliness, isolation, and weariness… places where the Lord never intended for us to be. After all, Jesus came...

9 Huhti 202529min

From Learning Disability to the Lord's Destiny :: Kendra Morgan's Story :: [Episode 318]

From Learning Disability to the Lord's Destiny :: Kendra Morgan's Story :: [Episode 318]

Coping with a learning disability can be frustrating and discouraging, not to mention emotionally, mentally, and spiritually challenging. But… what if you saw that disability as a gift directing you t...

7 Huhti 202530min

Suosittua kategoriassa Uskonto ja hengellisyys

yopuolen-tarinoita-2
kulttien-johdossa
lahko
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
rss-valo-minussa-2
tavallinenjeesus
rss-kirkon-ihmeellisimmat-tarinat
rss-yopuolen-tarinoita
rss-verkosto
rss-niiranen-ja-marjokorpi
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
maailmanpuu
rss-miehen-mieli-podcast
rss-elaman-syvyydet
rss-viisaiden-naisten-neuvosto
jyri-komulainen
astropodia
rss-mielen-laboratorio
rss-raamattupodi-365-paivaa-raamattu-vuodessa-lapi
rss-lakeuden-valo