Podcast
Story With A Message
Hosted by Steve H. · EN
We love stories. Many stories have a message. Some inspire us, teach us, challenge us and motivate us. Some make us think. Some make us laugh. Some lead to personal reflection. Others simply have a seed of wisdom. It's my hope you'll be able to identify with the stories told in this podcast and the connection will open windows of spiritual inspiration.
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The Boy Who Reads to Dogs
3w ago00:05:32Tap to summarizeWhat if making a difference didn't require money, influence, or extraordinary talent—just the willingness to show up? This week, meet an eleven-year-old whose quiet act of kindness is touching hearts and reminding us that even the smallest gestures can have a lasting impact. It's a story about compassion, faithfulness, and the difference one person can make. You may never look at "small" acts of kindness the same way again. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →Go To Rome Anyway
4w ago00:06:33Tap to summarizeA woman is excitedly preparing for a long-awaited trip to Rome—until her hairdresser gives her a very different perspective on the adventure ahead. What begins as a series of gloomy predictions turns into an unexpected lesson about pessimism, possibility, and the danger of letting someone else define the size of your world. Sometimes, the only way to discover what's waiting for you is to go anyway. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →The Running Nun
Jul 1200:05:49Tap to summarizeSometimes the most unexpected detours reveal the clearest direction. In this episode, you'll hear how one woman's journey carried her from competition to compassion, reshaping both her life and the community around her. It's a story about calling, courage, and the quiet power of showing up. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →The Brightest Fireworks
Jul 500:04:21Tap to summarizeThis Fourth of July, eight-year-old Caleb can't wait for the fireworks to begin. As the sky fills with dazzling colors, he thinks he's witnessing the best part of the holiday. But before the evening is over, he'll receive some grandfatherly advice that will that will point him toward a brightness he never expected. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →The Grocery Line Gospel
Jun 2800:06:03Tap to summarizeYou never know when standing in line at the grocery store can change your life perspective. A moment that seems routine suddenly transforms into something tender, unexpected, and deeply human. By the time you reach the conveyor belt, you realize the line has given you more than groceries. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →From Patching Pants to Fulfilling Dreams
Jun 2100:06:24Tap to summarizeFor decades, he lived quietly, worked hard, and asked for very little. Most people saw an ordinary man with a simple job, never imagining the remarkable story being written behind the scenes. In this episode, discover how one life of humility and purpose created opportunities that would change countless futures. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →Tick Tock Meets Tech
Jun 1400:05:34Tap to summarizeTwo very different keepers of time share the same quiet room — one old, one new — and a single unexpected moment reveals which one truly endures. This short fable offers a gentle reminder that reliability always shows up at the right time. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →Mrs. Rohlf's Last Lesson
Jun 700:05:44Tap to summarizeA beloved second‑grade teacher prepares to close the door on her long career, but not before leaving her students with something far more lasting than a lesson plan. As the school year winds down, her classroom fills with small moments of joy, tenderness, and the kind of love that can only be stitched together over time. What she gives them in those final days becomes a quiet reminder that goodbyes can be gifts too. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →The Trouble With Being Nice
May 3100:07:30Tap to summarizeA familiar character named Nice starts to wonder whether the world still has room for him. As louder forces push him aside, he begins to doubt his place. But what he discovers is something we all need to remember too. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
Transcribe →A Prize That Time Will Never Tarnish
May 2400:06:05Tap to summarizeA championship hangs in the balance, but something far more lasting is at stake. In a single moment, a young athlete faces a choice that will follow her long after the crowd goes home. What she walks away with isn't the prize anyone expected. Want to contact me? Send an email to storywithamessage@outlook.com. The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.
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