Wake-Up Call - A Story of Adoption and God's Provision: Cassie Connelly ::[Episode 354]

StoryTellers Live

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 611 Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 46 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever felt the Lord's presence speak directly to you - calling you to step out of your comfort zone for Him?

One night, Cassie Connelly, from our West Cobb community (outside of Atlanta, Georgia), had this personal experience with the Lord as He called her to the world of adoption - a call that had been placed in her heart since she was a little girl. Beautifully illustrated and told, Cassie will take you on a journey to China, where her family adopted her daughter.

Through it all, you will be reminded of the Lord's provision and providential care and encouraged to know that when the Lord calls you to do something, you are never alone. He is with you all the way.

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VERSE OF THE WEEK:

"God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:

In what ways have you seen the puzzle pieces of your life come together for the glory of God? This Christmas season, sit in remembrance of what the Lord has done in your life over the years and ask Him what He's calling you to do next.

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Listen to Jessica Prier's story- Ep. 312- Jessica Prier: "Hands Wide Open- A Story of Starting Business"

Listen to a similar story: Eva- Ep. 95: God's Perfect Timing:: An Adoption Story"

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0:00.0	And I remember everything about the room, the lighting, how quiet the house was that
0:07.8	Kutl was found asleep next to me. But I felt the presence in that room. And the presence of the
0:12.8	Holy Spirit was so palpable. It was so, so real. And then I felt the Spirit speak to me,
0:18.3	and I felt the message that it's time. It's time to adopt.
0:22.6	And I have planted the seed, and it's time I've prepared you, and it's time for you to do it.
0:28.0	Welcome to the Storytellers Live podcast, where everyday women are gathering in homes across the country to share stories of the hope found in Jesus.
0:36.2	I'm Katie Dine.
0:37.3	I'm Robin Cowen.
0:38.5	And I'm Lindy Walker.
0:39.6	And we are your podcast host.
0:42.5	Hello again.
0:43.2	And thank you for joining us this week on the podcast.
0:46.2	And as we are cruising into December and towards the end of the year, we are grateful for our sponsors.
0:52.8	You may not realize this, but we do have ministry sponsors
0:55.6	that support storytellers live. And two of those are very special to us. One is Birmingham
1:02.4	Design House that is owned by our own Jessica Pryor, who is a storyteller back in episode
1:08.9	312. We'll connect that in the show notes. And Jessica's
1:12.3	interior design business has just been so faithful to really walk along and support the ministry.
1:18.7	And then secondly, Waverly Advisors, which is located here in Birmingham in Homewood,
1:23.5	our own Whitney Rydenger, who's a member of our Homewood team, her husband was one of the partners at Waverly Advisors, and he actually passed away recently.
1:33.9	And so, would you help us in supporting these businesses?
1:36.9	Birmingham Design House and Waverly Advisors, thank you for your support of our ministry.
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