{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"From a Life of Effort to a Life of Grace: Courtney Ballard :: [Episode 346]","description":"  Today\u2019s episode wraps up our three-week \u201cReligion to Relationship\u201d series, and, once again, it focuses our eyes on the beauty of God\u2019s grace and how this gift plays a key role in our relationship with Him. &amp;nbsp;   Courtney Ballard, from our Tupelo, Mississippi community, grew up as a pastor\u2019s kid, always aware of God and His existence, and working hard to be the \u201cangel child\u201d others expected her to be. However, this self-imposed title created a life pattern for Courtney of living for people and their applause, rather than living for God alone. She soon found herself at a crossroads\u2014would she choose God\u2019s grace or her own efforts and good intentions?&amp;nbsp; Listen and find out what the Lord revealed!   ____________________________________ &amp;nbsp;   VERSE OF THE WEEK:   \u201cWithout faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.\u201d Hebrews 11:6 &amp;nbsp;   CHALLENGE OF THE WEEK:   This week be self-aware of the intentions in your heart and ask - am I living out of God\u2019s grace or am I living for the applause of people? &amp;nbsp;   Links: &amp;nbsp;   Listen to this song by  Lauren Daigle- Losing My Religion &amp;nbsp;   Listen to a similar story:&amp;nbsp;   Courtney Doyle- Ep. 71: Removing the Masks &amp;nbsp;   Download a phone background of the weekly verse   HERE!&amp;nbsp; (click the link and hold down on the photo to save to your phone) &amp;nbsp;  Give to StoryTellers Live  in honor&amp;nbsp;of Courtney or any of our past storytellers!! &amp;nbsp;  Become a Patreon Insider  to access bonus content~ including a Story Within the Story with Courtney!  &amp;nbsp;   Join us live on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 PM at Samford University Wright Center for a night of worship and fellowship with Ellie Holcomb presented by Portraits of Hope!&amp;nbsp;  Register here  and use promo code ELLIE10 for 10% off at checkout! &amp;nbsp;   Shop for our  When God Shows Up  Bible Study series &amp;nbsp;   Check out all of our  live speaking engagement opportunities  on our website. &amp;nbsp;   Sign up to receive  StoryTellers Live\u2019s weekly newsletter  for updates and details on our live gatherings. ","author_name":"StoryTellers Live","author_url":"https:\/\/storytellerslive.org","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38799335\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38799335"}