Join Shane Stanford each week as he interviews prolific guests, exploring how they matter where God has placed them. Enjoy learning about how these guests matter and, hopefully, you will discover where "you matter" as well!
You are capABLE : Finding Empowerment in Your Story ft. Vivian and Josiah O'Neal
In this episode of the You Matter podcast, host Shane Stanford interviews siblings Vivian and Josiah O'Neal. Vivian, the former Miss Mississippi and founder of capABLE and Josiah, a college student at the University of Southern Mississippi who has a rare muscular disease, share their inspiring stories. They discuss their relationship as siblings, Josiah's experiences as a student with disabilities, and the impact of Vivian's nonprofit organization, capABLE which promotes disability inclusion in education. Vivian and Josiah also share their personal journeys, the importance of advocacy and mentorship, and how faith has influenced their journeys. They emphasize the need for broader awareness and understanding of disabilities in society and encourage others to reach out and include those who's stories might look different than ours.
00:00 Welcome to the You Matter Podcast
01:01 Meet Vivian and Josiah O'Neal
02:13 Josiah's Journey and College Life
03:09 The CAPABLE Initiative
05:18 Challenges and Social Barriers
12:26 Faith and Personal Growth
17:38 Josiah's Big Day: The Children's Book
21:57 Final Thoughts and Reflections
More From Vivian O'Neal:
https://www.capablecurriculum.com/about (https://www.capablecurriculum.com/about)
Instagram : @ohhvivv (https://www.instagram.com/ohhvivv/)
Josiah's Big Day : https://www.capablecurriculum.com/shop/ (https://www.capablecurriculum.com/shop/)
To Contact Vivian : vivian@capablecurriculum.com
Shane's Instagram: @drshanestanford (https://www.instagram.com/DrShaneStanford/)
Shane's Website: shanestanford.com (shanestanford.com)
Podcast Edited by Bryant Thaxton
24 Sept 2024
Un-failing : Finding God's Goodness in Our Stories ft. Anthony Thaxton
In this episode of the You Matter podcast, our host, Shane Stanford, and his co-author Anthony Thaxton discuss the themes in their new book, 'Unfailing: Stumbling into God's Unlimited Goodness.' They explore the lessons derived from biblical stories of failure, the profound impact of working on the book for nearly a decade, and how overcoming failure is a crucial part of spiritual growth. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling, the value of discussing personal failures, and how God uses these experiences for greater purposes. Anthony also shares insights on his work with the Institute for Southern Storytelling and reflects on the influence stories and storytelling in his own life. The conversation emphasizes that even the failures in our stories matter, and finding hope in Jesus is essential to stumbling our way into God's unlimited goodness.
00:00 Welcome to the You Matter Podcast
00:30 Introducing the Book Project
01:15 The Journey of Collaboration
01:59 Overcoming Failure and Finding Redemption
05:38 Biblical Stories of Failure and Redemption
09:55 The Power of Storytelling
18:26 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned
28:53 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
Purchase a copy of Un-failing: Stumbling Our Way into God’s Unlimited Goodness here. (https://www.amazon.com/failing-Stumbling-into-Unlimited-Goodness/dp/B0CXLQHKNT/ref=sr_1_2?crid=9Y06UQCU39ZW&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MlMQE7IKE1YNhoMBLM_zlCF1PdQ2LgpLOIWYwhNsihRkXHme-5OegYaSZ2C4Na39YmvKv4yWiI26df2woHwFbVrEtyY0aRCTs8U8degRQmA3uU-3gjmAG787AnZYzEIKEKkVa83nV_0CZDjxpBNFYhBG-AUWZunaWn4tuwE3n70yE5fh6q7oOz525ubV-qnUBeQko9-nNUX_B7yTh24Ptn5nRtQj0ep3oeQEvPIphAs.pW1byXgUbgQIYZNq0-i7lz1tNJkvbgT-bBzY2rbzmvs&dib_tag=se&keywords=un-failing&qid=1727138372&s=books&sprefix=un-failing%2Cstripbooks%2C126&sr=1-2)
More From Anthony Thaxton:
southernstorytelling.mc.edu (southernstorytelling.mc.edu)
thaxtonstudios.com (Thaxtonstudios.com)
servantschool.com (servantschool.com )
To Contact Anthony Thaxton : Anthony@thaxtonstudios.com
Shane's Instagram: @drshanestanford (https://www.instagram.com/DrShaneStanford/)
Shane's Website: shanestanford.com (shanestanford.com)
Edited by Bryant Thaxton
16 Sept 2024
The Power of Jesus in Your Story
In this episode of the You Matter podcast our host, Shane Stanford emphasizes the transformative power Jesus in our stories. He reflects on personal, spiritual and biblical narratives, stressing the importance of understanding and embracing one's own story in light of the gospel. Shane recounts encounters and power of Jesus in the lives of the marginalized, illustrating how their stories were transformed. Shane touches on themes of failure, redemption, and the ongoing nature of our stories. H reminds listeners of the power of Jesus in our stories, and that everyone's story matters in the Kingdom of God.
00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:30 The Power of Story in the Gospel
01:50 Personal Reflections on Jesus as a Friend
02:54 Challenges and Misconceptions in Church Traditions
03:51 Eugene Peterson and the Accessibility of the Bible
06:22 Jesus Meets Us Where We Are
10:29 Failures and Redemption in the Bible
12:12 The Importance of Sharing Your Story
14:15 Facing Life's Challenges with Faith
18:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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