Part 1: What Story Are You Living In?

In Part 1, Ashley and Leslie sit down with Dr. Eva Bleeker, a professional chaplain and narrative identity expert, to explore a life-changing concept:

👉 We are all living inside a story — whether we realize it or not.

Eva introduces Narrative Identity Theory, the idea that:

• Each of us carries a reconstructed past + an imagined future → which shapes how we interpret our present.

• Our hardest experiences often have more influence on our identity than our positive ones.

• Healing begins when we recognize the story we’ve been telling ourselves — and invite God to rewrite it.

This episode will leave you asking: What story have I been living from? And is it the one God intended for me?

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The FRLS271 Podcast is your go-to space for real talk, bold faith, and a little bit of fun along the way. Hosted by Ashley Bodi and Leslie Pair, this podcast is all about encouraging you to be fearless in your walk with God. With over 100 episodes, you’ll hear honest conversations with authors, speakers, and community partners who share what it really looks like to live out your calling—even when the journey gets tough. Come for the inspiration, stay for the laughter, and don’t be surprised if a few shenanigans break out.

In this episode, Nicole, Ashley, JD, and Leslie dive deep into what it really means to believe that God has a specific purpose for each of us. From wrestling with fear of failure and letting go of comfort, to stories of radical faith, surrender, and God’s perfect timing, the conversation is raw, real, and full of encouragement. Together, they reflect on how God weaves every part of our story—both the struggles and the victories—into His greater plan, and how trusting Him can shift everything.