Vulnerability, transparency is so freeing in so many ways, and I have to tell you that those shackles of shame have just completely been destroyed.

And I know that God, the good Lord above, is the one that led me to this place.

He never promises to deliver us from hardships, but he promises to deliver us through hardships.

Welcome to the Storytellers Live podcast, where everyday women share stories of hope found in Jesus.

I'm Robin, and I am here with Katie and Lindy, and we are your podcast host.

Merry Christmas.

We hope that y'all have had a great Christmas, a great break, and that you are loving this week of nothing.

I hope you have nothing this week heading into the new year.

And so today we are actually reposting a story from Lauren Sisler that we've loved, you've loved.

And so you're going to hear at the end,

it's actually our discussion from the original airing of this story. So today, we're just here to tell you a little bit on the front end before we get to Lauren's story. And I will tell you this. If you are not a Patreon member, you want to join today because Amy Grotie is doing a where are they now interview with Lauren Sistler and Lauren

has had so many things going on in her life. She has had a baby. First of all, she has written a book that she's preparing to release this next year. And I know you're just going to want to hear all about how she's juggling motherhood and being an ESPN reporter and just all the things. So if you're not a member, scroll down in our show notes and you can join today.

Also, it's December 28th.

You have a... PN reporter and just all the things. So if you're not a member, scroll down in our show notes and you can join today.

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