The Living Story: Where Fiction, Faith, and Healing Begins
What if the stories we love are mirrors of the stories we live?
The Living Story is a soulful podcast that explores the intersection of fiction, faith, and emotional healing.
Hosted by Tennille Martinez, a writer, teacher, and spiritual storyteller, this show dives into the lives of beloved book characters both classic and contemporary to uncover the deeper truths they reveal about identity, purpose, heartbreak, growth, and God.
Each episode blends literary analysis, biblical reflection, and personal testimony to help you rewrite limiting narratives, reclaim your voice, and live a story worth telling.
Whether you’re navigating a season of waiting, walking through grief, or standing at the edge of your next chapter, you’ll find wisdom in the pages of novels, the scriptures of the Bible, and the softness of storytelling that makes space for transformation.
Expect story-driven devotionals, character-based episodes with spiritual parallels, and bonus reflections that speak directly to the soul.
This is not just a podcast. It’s a gentle companion for women of faith, creative seekers, and those ready to turn the page.
📚 Books. Bible. Becoming.
You don’t just read stories. You are one.
The Living Story: Where Fiction, Faith, and Healing Begins
S3 E3 | The Books That Saved Me: How Fiction, Faith & Characters Helped Me Rebuild My Life
In this deeply personal episode of The Living Story, I take you through the books that didn’t just fill my shelves—they healed my soul.
After surviving a near-fatal car accident and navigating a season of exhaustion, disconnection, and spiritual burnout, I found restoration in the most unexpected place: fiction.
Join me as I share the sacred stories and unforgettable characters—like Santiago, Negi, Emoni, the Mirabal Sisters, and Orquídea—who met me in the valley and whispered hope back into my spirit.
These stories walked me through grief, reminded me of my cultural roots, and helped me find God in places I didn’t expect.
This is not a reading list. It’s a love letter to the books that carried me when I couldn’t carry myself.
📚 Whether you're in a season of healing, searching for identity, or just longing for a good story, this episode is for you.
✨ Plus: A gentle reminder that some of the fiction books shared may contain mature or complex themes. Please read with discernment and care.
🎧 Listen now for a soulful blend of storytelling, faith, and the healing power of words.
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