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 E10 | Fear of Sharing Your Story: What Jeremiah, Moses, Esther & The Poet X Teach Us About Courage
Do you struggle with the fear of sharing your story—afraid of being judged, misunderstood, or rejected? In this episode of The Living Story, we explore why so many women hesitate to tell their stories and how God can transform fear into freedom.
Through the lens of Elizabeth Acevedo’s novel The Poet X, the biblical journeys of Jeremiah, Moses, and Esther, and my own personal reflections—from teaching and career shifts to singleness, family conflict, friendships, and creativity—we’ll uncover the patterns that keep us silent and the growth that comes when we step out in courage.
This episode is packed with scripture, storytelling, and practical encouragement to help you:
- Recognize the patterns of fear and silence in your own life
- Understand what the Bible teaches about using your voice
- Find healing and courage through faith, reflection, and action
- Take practical steps to share your story with confidence
If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I to share this?” or felt the pull to hide your testimony, this conversation will remind you that your story matters—and that God meets you right in the trembling.
Whether in family, work, relationships, or your creative journey, this episode will encourage you to honor the person you are becoming and embrace the sacred power of your voice.
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