Join us on today’s episode of Faithly Stories as host Alicia Lee sits down with Mary Tutterow, author of The Heart of the Caregiver and The Peaceful Caregiver, whose personal journey through caregiving has touched thousands of lives. From leaving a high-powered media career to care for her daughter with special needs and later her mother-in-law with dementia, Mary’s story is a deeply moving portrait of surrender and strength through spiritual transformation.

Mary opens up about the emotional toll of caregiving, the healing of strained relationships, and the path to discovering identity and purpose through Christ. Her experience led to the founding of Healing Farms, a community for young adults with disabilities transitioning out of high school, furthering her mission to bring dignity and connection to those often left in isolation.

We’ll also explore how The Heart of the Caregiver has become a lifeline for churches and ministries looking to support caregivers in their congregation as Mary shares how the church can offer practical discipleship tools and safe spaces for people navigating caregiving, grief, addiction, and a myriad of other hidden struggles.

Website: https://theheartofthecaregiver.com/

(00:01) Uplifting Stories of Caregiver Resilience
(16:09) Caregiver Resources and Support Discussion
(30:54) Empowering Ministry Through Faithly Podcast

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In this inspiring episode of Faithly Stories, guest Brian Chung, co-founder and CEO of Alabaster, shares with host Alicia Lee how a vision to present Scripture through the lens of design and beauty became a movement that's reshaping how people engage with God’s Word.

From his upbringing in Hawaii in a Buddhist household to a transformative encounter with Christ in college, Brian's personal story lays the foundation for a conversation about faith, art, and calling. He takes us behind the scenes of Alabaster’s first bold step—a Kickstarter campaign that far exceeded expectations—and the passion that has since driven their mission to make the Bible more visually compelling and spiritually meaningful.

With over a million books sold and recognition from Inc. 5000 and Forbes, Alabaster’s success reflects not only entrepreneurial grit but also a deep commitment to spiritual integrity. Brian opens up about moments of failure and hard choices, including one pivotal production error that became a defining lesson in choosing mission over money.

Website: https://alabasterco.com

(00:01) Alabaster
(04:05) Visual Bible Design Project Launch
(10:48) Journey of Alabaster
(24:34) Balancing Faith, Artistry, and Business
(38:30) Empowering Stories of Faith and Ministry

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In today’s episode of Faithly Stories, join host Alicia Lee as Lucinda Rojas-Ross shares the remarkable story of how YouVersion grew from a simple website idea in 2007 to a pioneering Bible app with nearly one billion installs worldwide.

Together, we explore the intersection of innovation and mission and how YouVersion continues to meet people in the most personal and powerful ways, from hospital rooms to remote villages and everywhere in between. Lucinda offers an insider’s look at the intentionality behind the app’s design, the global impact of initiatives like Global Bible Month and the 30-Day Bible Challenge, and the stories of transformation that continue to fuel the team’s passion.

Website: https://www.youversion.com/

(00:01) YouVersion Global Bible Celebration
(09:33) Global Bible Impact and Challenges
(19:14) Transformation Through Engagement With YouVersion

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In this powerful episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, we are joined by Lance Witt—pastor, author, and founder of Replenish Ministries—as he shares a candid look into the joys and struggles of ministry leadership in conversation with host Alicia Lee. From the early days in small-town churches to leading global campaigns at Saddleback, Lance opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and the trap of workaholism in a fast-paced modern church culture.

Lance's journey took a transformative turn when, mid-flight to Singapore, he felt a clear call to start Replenish, a ministry focused on helping leaders live and lead from a healthy soul. Through honest storytelling and practical wisdom, he invites us to examine how ambition and self-awareness connect with spiritual rhythms to shape our longevity in leadership. If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, identity, or the tension between doing for God and being with God, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how God is moving through the next generation of leaders and why restoring the soul of the leader may be one of the church’s most urgent needs.

Website: http://replenish.net

(00:01) Journey of a Pastor's Ministry Life
(11:11) Pastoring, Transition, and Self-Leadership
(20:07) Journey of Ministry Burnout and Recovery
(30:37) Navigating Church Leadership Challenges
(42:57) Navigating Ministry Ambition and Accountability
(51:02) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly

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What does it look like when elite digital strategy meets unwavering Kingdom-driven purpose? Join us in finding out throughout this episode of Faithly Stories, as host Alicia Lee sits down with Ben Elmore—entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of Servant—to explore how faith and innovation can work hand in hand to transform the Church’s impact in a digital world. Drawing from a career that spans billion-dollar enterprises and high-impact ministry partnerships, Ben shares his journey from Silicon Valley-style startups to pioneering faith-first tech solutions for ministries like The Chosen, YouVersion, and OneHope.

Together, we’ll dive into how technology can serve people rather than replacing them. From strengthening marriage ministries in churches to designing digital discipleship tools that are both scalable and deeply relational, Ben unpacks the practical ways churches can thrive through digital transformation. We also tackle the big questions: how do we preserve biblical values in a tech-saturated age? And how can AI be used responsibly to enhance, not erode, human connection in ministry?

Website: https://www.servant.io/

(00:01) Technology, Kingdom Impact, and Servant Leadership
(09:47) Ministry Innovation and Kingdom Impact
(17:13) Market-Focused Strategies for Spiritual Growth
(22:42) Digital Integration for Relationship-Centered Ministry
(30:56) AI in Ministry
(40:28) Digital Transformation for Church Leaders
(46:40) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly

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Introducing a global audience to the life of the authentic Jesus is a huge undertaking, and so on this episode of Faithly Stories, host Alicia Lee welcomes Stan Jantz—Global Ambassador for the Come and See Foundation—to explore how a lifetime in Christian publishing led him to one of the most ambitious global media projects of our time: supporting The Chosen.

From translating the series into 600+ languages to creating digital tools for local churches, Stan shares how this groundbreaking show is reshaping global evangelism. Join us as we explore how The Chosen brings the Gospels to life in a way that resonates across cultures, from Egyptian refugee camps to families raising neurodiverse children, highlighting the humanity, divinity, and relational depth of Jesus.

We’ll explore the intersection of technology and media with mission work through stories that aim to expand our perspectives, gaining insights into how everyday believers can integrate The Chosen as a catalyst to foster deeper spiritual conversations and enhance existing programs within their communities.

Website: https://www.comeandseefoundation.org/

(00:01) Technology and Spreading the Gospel
(07:56) Technology and Gospel Impact Today
(14:57) Encountering the Chosen
(25:07) The Transformative Journey of Following Jesus
(30:55) The Chosen Impact on Faith
(35:45) Character Representation in the Chosen
(40:21) The Impact of the Chosen
(53:11) Get Involved With the Chosen
(57:51) Empowering Church Leaders Through Podcasts

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Join host Alicia Lee on this episode of the Faithly Stories podcast as she sits down with Robbie Seay—worship leader, songwriter, and EVP of Leader Development at The Worship Initiative—to explore the sacred role of worship leaders in forming Christ-centered communities.

From his early years leading worship alongside David Crowder at Baylor University to mentoring over 11,000 worship leaders today, Robbie shares how worship leadership is more than music, it’s about storytelling and spiritual direction, faithfully shepherding others into God’s wondrous presence.

Together, we unpack the heart behind The Worship Initiative and its mission to guide the next generation of leaders through community connection and mentorship, as well as accessible tools. Robbie also speaks candidly about the challenges worship leaders face, from the pressures of performance to the importance of creating space for Sabbath and songwriting in the local church, offering us a reminder that everyone worships something—let’s make it Jesus.

Website: https://www.theworshipinitiative.com/

(00:01) Music and Worship Leadership Insights
(08:40) Supporting and Equipping Worship Leaders
(15:14) Building Community Through Worship Initiatives
(25:26) Essential Insights on Worship and Songwriting
(33:00) Rest, Sabbath, and Songwriting in Community
(40:11) Unpacking Ministry and Worship Leadership

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In this week’s episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, host Alicia Lee is joined by two inspiring voices, Dr. Mike Hayes and Dr. Jeffrey Garner, who have each dedicated their lives to helping others reconnect with God’s love and rediscover joy as they walk in authentic spiritual transformation.

Dr. Hayes, pastor, author, and international ministry leader, shares how his decades of ministry have led to a deep conviction that true happiness isn’t found in outward success, but in aligning our lives with Kingdom values. Through the Make Room process and their latest book, “Real Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy”, Dr. Hayes invites listeners to re-center their lives around God’s presence and priorities.

Dr. Garner, founder of Way of the Beloved, brings his poetic and pastoral insight into the conversation, unpacking a powerful discipleship model rooted in the themes of awakening, abiding, and affecting the world with God’s love. Drawing from the Fourth Gospel, he offers a vision of faith that’s deeply personal, spiritually grounded, and radically loving.

Together, we explore how to shift our “happiness radar” inward, how belovedness can shape the way we lead and serve in our day-to-day lives, and how God’s love invites us to create space for rest, renewal, and a nurturing of deep connection.

Get your own copy of “Real Happy: Jesus’ Surprising Path to Genuine Joy” on Amazon as well as the Real Happy Playbook available here, you can also learn more about the Real Happy products at https://imrealhappy.com

Websites: https://mikehayes.org/ and https://wayofthebeloved.com

(00:01) Real Happy
(06:28) The Eight Declarations of Happiness
(22:40) The Power of Emptiness and Comfort
(30:43) Generosity in Action
(41:49) The Joyful Message of Jesus
(52:46) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly

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