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The Backstory Podcast
Join hosts Josh Packard (Future of Faith), Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good), and Elizabeth Coffee (Lake Institute) for a candid look at the messy, beautiful work of narrative change. Created specifically for the community of Lilly Endowment Storytelling grantees, The Backstory pulls back the curtain on our own projects—wins, struggles, and all.
Each episode, we sit down as friends to swap insights, interview fellow grantees from the field, and explore how we can ethically and effectively tell stories that shape the future of faith. It’s less about polished presentations and more about "how the sausage is made." Come listen, learn, and let’s figure this out together.
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The Backstory S01E12-Sacred Stories on the Road: L'Arche's Pilgrimage of Listening
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Sep 07, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E11-Behind the Brand: How ASHA Shapes Narrative Change with Mike Horn
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E10 with Blair Thompson and Tim Soerens
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E09 with Melissa Spas from Belmont University
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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The Backstory-S01E08-Elizabeth Parks
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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The Backstory-S01E07-Nancy Ammerman
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E06-Laura Everett
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May 25, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E05 Holy Post
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May 11, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E04 Metropolitan AME
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E03 with Ross Allen from Christian Century
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E02 with Melissa Wiginton from Austin Seminary
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Backstory S01E01 with Chris Leach from NFCYM
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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The Backstory-Trailer
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Mar 04, 2026 |