The Backstory Podcast

The Backstory S01E11-Behind the Brand: How ASHA Shapes Narrative Change with Mike Horn

In this episode Elizabeth Coffey speaks with Mike Horn of ASHA about narrative change, brand identity, and the power of listening. Mike explains ASHA’s approach—finding a

The Backstory S01E10 with Blair Thompson and Tim Soerens

In this episode of The Backstory, hosts Elizabeth, Josh, and Shannon pull back the curtain on a national storytelling project led by Wesleyan Impact Partners, Parish Coll

The Backstory S01E09 with Melissa Spas from Belmont University

Hosts Elizabeth, Josh, and Shannon share project updates—recent hires, RFPs, and the start of paid production—as they push the National Storytelling Initiative from plann

The Backstory-S01E08-Elizabeth Parks

In this episode of The Backstory, Elizabeth Parks, Editor of the International Journal of Listening, joins the team to explore listening as a practice—ethical, interdisci

The Backstory-S01E07-Nancy Ammerman

Welcome to The Backstory's expert episode featuring sociologist Nancy Ammerman. Nancy introduces the idea of lived religion and explains how narrative methods—asking "tel

The Backstory S01E06-Laura Everett

In this episode of The Backstory, hosts Elizabeth, Josh, and Shannon speak with Laura Everett of the Massachusetts Council of Churches about their storytelling initiative

The Backstory S01E05 Holy Post

Welcome to The Backstory, a behind-the-scenes series from Future of Faith exploring projects funded by the National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life. I

The Backstory S01E04 Metropolitan AME

Welcome to The Backstory episode featuring Metropolitan AME Church’s storytelling project. The team describes their “Come to the Table” approach built around three tables

The Backstory S01E03 with Ross Allen from Christian Century

Welcome to The Backstory from Future of Faith — a behind-the-scenes look at storytelling work funded by the National Storytelling Initiative. This episode explores how or

The Backstory S01E02 with Melissa Wiginton from Austin Seminary

In this episode of The Backstory, Elizabeth interviews Melissa Wigginton from Austin Presbyterian Seminary about the Austin Story Project: a grant-funded effort training

The Backstory S01E01 with Chris Leach from NFCYM

In this premiere episode of The Backstory from Future of Faith, project leaders and guests pull back the curtain on the National Storytelling Initiative. They discuss ear

The Backstory-Trailer

Welcome to The Backstory, a candid look at the roots, soil, and saplings of narrative change. Hosted by Josh Packard (Future of Faith), Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good), an