Free Gift Exchange

Similar to StoryCorps, a national program committed to recording the stories of people’s lives and then making those stories available online and on radio, this project seeks to record the spiritual stories of people that relate to different dimensions of love. In particular, it is emphasizes thinking of love as a gift to be given and received in many different forms. While this project is similar to StoryCorps, its underlying philosophy is that of “reverse evangelism.” Rather than trying to persuade and convince others of some spiritual truth, we want to hear from them what makes life meaningful.

 

Jean Stolle’s Story

In this story, Jean Stolle tells of the spiritual support her brother received after he was badly burned in an accident. Jean describes the story as one of answered prayer and unconditional love.

 

Barb Harlan’s Story

In this story, Barbara Harlan tells of the love she received from family, friends, and church members after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She told her story to Patty Yates.

 

Patty Yates’s Story

In this story, Patty Yates tells of the love from God that surrounded her after she gave birth to her son Tyler James who soon died. Patty told her story to Barbara Harlan.

 
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