Story Tellers: Faith Matters

Story Tellers: Faith Matters

By Garrett K. Jones

New content arrives as Season 6 features host Garrett K. Jones discussing his walk through faith as a Christian.
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Storytellers 1: Salvage

Story Tellers: Faith MattersJul 06, 2020
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6.10: Dating Life

6.10: Dating Life

Host Garrett K. Jones spends this (mostly unscripted) episode sharing about his dating life and how the decisions he made impacted his walk with Christ.


Connect with Garrett on Instagram (@gkj_publishing) or email (gkjpublishing@gmail.com). #StoryTellers #Podcast #FaithMatters #Christianity

Apr 14, 202536:54
6.09: College Man

6.09: College Man

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses how his faith got impacted during his time in college and how he had to learn how to respond to the jokes and judgment he received because of what he believed.


Connect with Garrett: Instagram (@gkj_publishing) or by email (gkjpublishing@gmail.com).


#FaithMatters #StoryTellersPodcast #Christianity #GKJPublishing #GarrettKJones

Apr 07, 202537:05
6.08: Returning Home

6.08: Returning Home

Host Garrett K. Jones resumes sharing his spiritual journey of Christian faith by discussing the reverse culture shock of returning to America after his year abroad as an exchange student in Japan.

Connect with Garrett through Instagram or X: @gkj_publishing or email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com.


#FaithMatters #StoryTellersPodcast #IndieAuthor #Christianity #RotaryExchangeStudent

Mar 24, 202536:05
6:07: Japan, Pt. 2

6:07: Japan, Pt. 2

Host Garrett K. Jones shares about another element from his time in Japan where God helps shape him in the perseverence and endurance of his faith.


Connect on Instagram (@gkj_publishing) or by email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com

#FaithMatters #Christianity #StoryTellers #Podcast #Japan

Mar 03, 202528:20
6.06: Japan, Pt. 1

6.06: Japan, Pt. 1

Host Garrett K. Jones describes a key element of seeing God's provision during his time studying abroad in Japan when things seemed to feel like they were on the shakiest of ground.


Connect with Garrett on Instagram & X (@gkj_publishing) or by email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com


#StoryTellers #Japan #RotaryForeignExchange #ExchangeStudent #FaithMatters #Christianity

Feb 24, 202543:16
6.05: Identity

6.05: Identity

Host Garrett K. Jones shares about trying to figure out how he fit in with his high school youth group and the best places for him to serve as he deepens his understanding of being a Christian.


Connect with Garrett through Instagram (@gkj_publishing) or through email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com

#FaithMatters #StoryTellersPodcast

Feb 17, 202528:09
6.04: Angry Opposition

6.04: Angry Opposition

Host Garrett K. Jones continues sharing his testimony by talking about how his own actions and choices impacted his ability to live out and share his faith during his middle school years.


#FaithMatters #Christian #StoryTellers


Connect with Garrett via email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com

Feb 10, 202532:17
6.03: Ear Piercing

6.03: Ear Piercing

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses purpose for why he chose to get his ear pierced on his 13th birthday, and the spiritual implications the act held for him. Connect with Garrett through Instagram & X (@gkj_publishing), by email at gkjpublishing@gmail.com, or on YouTube (GKJ Publishing).


#FaithMatters #Christianity #StoryTellers #EarPiercing #Sin

Feb 03, 202534:48
6.02: Agency in Baptism

6.02: Agency in Baptism

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses the active decision he made in his faith by taking a pastor's invitation to enter the waters of baptism. Connect with Garrett through Instagram & X (@gkj_publishing), by email at gkjpublishing@gmail.com, or on YouTube (GKJ Publishing).


#FaithMatters #Christianity #StoryTellers #Baptism

Jan 27, 202534:22
6.01: In the Beginning...

6.01: In the Beginning...

In which host Garrett K. Jones opens the newest season sharing about the earliest days of his exposure to Christianity, and the environments where he first learned about God, the Bible, and faith. Connect with Garrett through Instagram (@gkj_publishing) or https://www.youtube.com/c.gkjpublishing.

Jan 20, 202533:50
Season 6 Trailer

Season 6 Trailer

Welcome to the sixth season of the Story Tellers Podcast as host Garrett K. Jones breaks down his journey as a Christian and shares his testimony.

Jan 17, 202500:37
5.15: Settlement

5.15: Settlement

In the Season 5 finale, host Garrett K. Jones shares what he recalls of what went into the settlement of his divorce, both the expenses and the costs. Connect with Garrett through Instagram and X (@gkj_publishing) or on www.youtube.com/c/gkjpublishing.
Apr 30, 202429:19
5.14: The Report

5.14: The Report

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses the waiting interim that took place as the special counselor hired by his ex-wife prepared a report based on all of the evaluation sessions for which he was hired to do and how that impacted the final court appointment in Mid-December 2021. Connect with Garrett through Instagram and X (@gkj_publishing) or on YouTube (@GKJPublishing).
Apr 23, 202426:37
5.13: CRAVED

5.13: CRAVED

Host Garrett K. Jones reflects back on the limbo interim waiting for instruction on how to participate with the special counselor hired by his ex-wife and the experience he had during the actual counseling sessions. Connect with Garrett on Instagram and X (@gkj_publishing) or on YouTube (@GKJPublishing).


Apr 16, 202436:54
5.12: The Second Court Appointment

5.12: The Second Court Appointment

Host Garrett K. Jones shares the next steps of what happened in the legal process of his divorce - the custody mediation and the next court check-in - and the consequences of what was unfolding.
Apr 09, 202429:28
5.11: The First Court Appointment

5.11: The First Court Appointment

Host Garrett K. Jones recalls the first court appointment during his divorce and the thoughts rolling through his mind, and how prayer and truth helped him get through the anxiety of that day. Connect with Garrett on Instagram and X - @gkj_publishing - or on YouTube (@GKJPublishing).
Apr 02, 202432:44
5.10: Opening Salvos

5.10: Opening Salvos

Host Garrett K. Jones shares the initial legal steps taken in the divorce process and how it ties back to the Jezebel spirit. Connect with Garrett on Instagram and X: @gkj_publishing.
Mar 26, 202423:58
5.09: Phalanx of Friends

5.09: Phalanx of Friends

Host Garrett K. Jones provides encouragement on making sure you have a solid group of friends to help you through the difficulty of divorce and keep you encouraged through those challenging times. Connect with Garret via Instagram and X @gkj_publishing or on YouTube @gkjpublishing.
Mar 12, 202431:11
5.08: Leadership in Marriage

5.08: Leadership in Marriage

Host Garrett K. Jones provides listeners with a discussion on why it is crucial that a husband leads his family and the damage that can occur when he fails to lead well or has his leadership stripped from him and given to someone else by his wife. Connect with Garrett on Instagram & X: @gkj_publishing | YouTube: @GKJPublishing
Mar 05, 202439:25
5.07: Five Human Emotions

5.07: Five Human Emotions

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses what he describes as the five human emotions - Joy, Sorrow, Anger, Fear, & Revenge - and how they can negatively impact a marriage relationship, sharing how they impacted his own marriage. Connect with Garrett through Instagram & X @gkj_publishing or on YouTube @GKJPublishing. If you’d like to help donate to the podcast, you can reach out via email: gkjpublishing@gmail.com.
Feb 27, 202434:23
5.06: Comms Down!

5.06: Comms Down!

Host Garrett K. Jones discusses what happens and what it can look like when communication in a marriage breaks down, and the steps that can be taken to resolve that broken connection while providing insight from his experiences. Connect with Garrett on Instagram & X: @gkj_publishing, and if you’re interested in supporting the podcast, head over to https://patreon.com/gkjpublishing for different support tiers.
Feb 20, 202438:41
5.05: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

5.05: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

Join host Garrett K. Jones as he ironically discusses the topic of love in marriage on the day before Valentine’s Day 2024. Connect with the host through Instagram and X: @gkj_publishing. And feel free to leave voice messages through Anchor/Spotify.
Feb 13, 202430:27
5.04: Committed to commitment

5.04: Committed to commitment

In this episode, host Garrett K. Jones explores how commitment fits into a marriage relationship while sharing how a lack of prioritization can kill a marriage. Connect with the host via social media on Instagram & X: @gkj_publishing.
Feb 06, 202438:52
5.03: Compatibility… what’s that?!?

5.03: Compatibility… what’s that?!?

Host Garrett K. Jones spends time discussing the importance of compatibility to a marriage relationship, and the necessity of being equally yoked.
Jan 30, 202439:37
5.02: Five Stages

5.02: Five Stages

Host Garrett K. Jones continues to share his journey through the divorce landscape by sharing his experiences with the five stages of grief.
Jan 23, 202433:07
5.01: Naked and Afraid

5.01: Naked and Afraid

In the Season 5 opener, host Garrett K. Jones shares the vulnerability, hurt, and fear he experienced on the day his ex-wife told him she was leaving, and the lesson he pulled from that initial experience in dealing with divorce.
Jan 16, 202435:01
4.10 Memorial

4.10 Memorial

In which host Garrett K. Jones closes out the season finale by talking about the importance of being a care provider and the legacy that his grandmother left behind.
May 31, 202133:34
4.09: Faith Matters

4.09: Faith Matters

In which host Garrett K. Jones talks about the most important lesson he learned from his grandmother’s personal faith journey.
May 17, 202121:33
4.08: Driving Miss Daisy

4.08: Driving Miss Daisy

In which host Garrett K. Jones discusses his memories of driving his grandmother to her various appointments and activities.
May 10, 202130:47
4.07: Popped Culture

4.07: Popped Culture

In which host Garrett K. Jones condenses three episodes into one and getting back in track with the podcast release schedule. This episode also features references to “Alien” (1979), “Predator” (1987), and the “Star Wars” franchise.
May 03, 202156:35
4.06: Nonna Stories

4.06: Nonna Stories

In which host Garrett K. Jones talks about the tall tales and exaggerations his grandmother shared with her family and the inherent lessons that he didn’t know were there.
Apr 12, 202130:28
4.05: The Cabin In The Woods

4.05: The Cabin In The Woods

In which host Garrett K. Jones continues to honor his grandmother’s memory by sharing the lessons he learned about helping take care of Nonna’s cabin in the mountains of Central California.
Apr 05, 202139:57
4.04: Nonna’s Cooking

4.04: Nonna’s Cooking

In which host Garrett K. Jones shares about the many dishes Nonna made that created fond, life-changing memories for everyone sitting at her table... from the Lasagna to the Tiramisu, the dishes may not be traditional, but they instilled a strong tradition in her family.
Mar 29, 202132:57
4.03: Beetlejuice and the Nice Effing Model

4.03: Beetlejuice and the Nice Effing Model

In which host Garrett K Jones talks about the first time he learned about discipline from his grandmother and why it’s never a good idea to cuss in front of Nonna.
Mar 22, 202123:37
4.02: To Catch a Fish

4.02: To Catch a Fish

In which host Garrett K. Jones continues honoring his grandmother’s life by discussing her love for fishing; Garrett is joined by his cousin Nathan Mills.
Mar 15, 202142:42
4.01: La Storia dell’Italia

4.01: La Storia dell’Italia

In the Season 4 opener host Garrett K. Jones begins a series of of episodes honoring the passing of his Grandmother, the woman he and his family affectionately called Nonna.
Mar 08, 202128:21
Storytellers 13: Authors Roundtable

Storytellers 13: Authors Roundtable

Garrett K. Jones sits down to have a great conversation with English authors Luke Partridge and Markus McKinley about the writing processes. You can find Luke on Instagram: @luke_partridge_writer, and you can find Markus on Instagram: @ookamikori13.
Sep 28, 202001:11:24
Storytellers 12: The Pond With No Reflection

Storytellers 12: The Pond With No Reflection

This episode features a dynamic piece of poetry by Billy J. Barnum, a direct descendant of P.T. Barnum, the Greatest Showman himself. “Move Over Shakespeare” can be found through most major book retailers including Amazon: amzn.to/2GzX5gm
Sep 21, 202035:23
Storytellers 11: The Circle

Storytellers 11: The Circle

This episode features an excerpt from the award-winning indie thriller “The Circle” by Stephen J. Galgon. You can find this move on Amazon in paperback and Kindle or you can order it directly from the author by going to www.mjepublishing.com. You can follow Stephen on Instagram @thecircleisreal.
Sep 14, 202053:33
Storytellers 10: Somewhere in Time

Storytellers 10: Somewhere in Time

A man is haunted by an event from his past, the tragic and mysterious disappearance of the young woman he loved. Luke Partridge returns with yet another enthralling piece of flash fiction... you can follow him on Instagram @luke_partridge_writer
Sep 07, 202017:37
Storytellers 9: ...Long Enough

Storytellers 9: ...Long Enough

For nearly a year a brutal and methodical killer has plagued the police and the FBI until a mistake Is made that cracks the case wide open. Written by Kay Griffin Peterson (@KayGriffinPete1 on Twitter).
Aug 31, 202024:14
Storytellers 8: Watashi No Katana Desu

Storytellers 8: Watashi No Katana Desu

In which Author and Podcast host Garrett K. Jones shares a piece of original poetry focused on his memories of living in Japan
Aug 24, 202012:29
Storytellers 7: The Poetry of Tanya Miller

Storytellers 7: The Poetry of Tanya Miller

Mental health - while often considered a sore or taboo topic - is incredible important. It is necessary to have these conversations because they are literally life saving. You can also get an additional interview with Tanya from Season 2, Episode 7. Tanya’s work can be found on Instagram: @tizzymiller.
Aug 17, 202017:11
Storytellers 6: The Monster Within

Storytellers 6: The Monster Within

Two boys are hunted by a horrific creature, but nothing is more horrifying that what the creature turns out to be. The author can be contacted through social media: Facebook.com/markusmckinley.
Aug 10, 202027:18
Storytellers 5: The Kismet of Arundel

Storytellers 5: The Kismet of Arundel

Theodore Winfrey recalls the unique events he experienced with Lord Mason Arundel which led him into a state of hopelessness. A short story written by Antonio Martinez. IG: @crawdaddoh.
Aug 03, 202021:38
Storytellers 4: The Mystic Loner

Storytellers 4: The Mystic Loner

Drew experiences a once-in-a-lifetime voyage through the cosmos and encounters an entity that feels too good to be true... or is it really all in his head? This episode features a short story written as part of a larger body of work by Harrison Giannola. IG: @granolalagann
Jul 27, 202037:04
Storytellers 3: The End of Time

Storytellers 3: The End of Time

The end of time has come and the narrator find themselves looking out over a field in the “afterlife”, contemplating the reason for what they are seeing. The looming gravestones have the answers to the questions the narrator is searching for. Connect with Luke in Instagram: @luke_partridge_writer
Jul 20, 202021:39
Storytellers 2: Indifferent

Storytellers 2: Indifferent

An abbreviated short story about bullying in schools. Bianca commits suicide after years of rampant bullying in school go unaddressed. Told from the perspective of her best friend, the narrator explores ideas of regret, indifference, and denial as ponders conflicted feelings about one of Bianca’s bullies. Connect with the author on Twitter: @denaelerian
Jul 13, 202030:07
Storytellers 1: Salvage

Storytellers 1: Salvage

In the Season 3 opener, indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones shares a cyberpunk/Sci-Fi short story he’s been developing.
Jul 06, 202045:48
Foolproof Escape Plan

Foolproof Escape Plan

In which indie author and vlogger Garrett K. Jones spends the season 2 finale breaking down how to formulate an escape plan for getting out of the prison of the Comfort Zone
Apr 27, 202020:01