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Zachary Thayer: Storyteller

Zachary Thayer: Storyteller

By Zachary Thayer

My name is Zachary Thayer.

This podcast is a journal documenting my life journey of telling stories, helping people with their stories, and playing a small role in God's story.
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It Took Me Three Years To Say This | Episode 003

Zachary Thayer: StorytellerJan 23, 2019

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Don't Be A Boring Christian | Episode 009

Don't Be A Boring Christian | Episode 009

I was never a rebellious teenager growing up.


My problem was being boring.


And that's just as bad if not worst.


So today, we're gonna talk about it.


Mar 06, 201903:15
How To (not) Live Your Dreams | 008

How To (not) Live Your Dreams | 008

I'm not an expert in anything.


But if there's one thing I know, it's how to do nothing. 


So today, I'm going to teach you how to NOT live your dreams.

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Storyteller. Wedding Filmmaker. Content Creators for the Illinois Assemblies of God.


As a child I had a passion for storytelling, but the methods of doing this changed as I grew up.


In elementary school, it was puppetry and comics.


When I got into high school and college, I found a home in filmmaking.


Based in Illinois, I make a living producing social media content for The Illinois District of the Assemblies of God.


When I’m not telling stories for them, I create beautiful wedding films and work on passion projects such as a book about my brother and my weekly show (check it out on Apple Podcasts/Youtube).


Talk to me and let’s see what we can create together.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThayerVideo/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacharydalethayer

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storiesbyzach

Blog: https://www.zacharythayer.net/writing

Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Feb 27, 201907:08
So About That Book... | Episode 007

So About That Book... | Episode 007

In this week's episode, I give an update on the biggest project of my life (so far): the book about my brother Nathaniel.


To keep up with my journey to TELL great stories and LIVE a great one, follow me at these places:


Facebook: http://facebook.com/thayervideo

IG: https://www.instagram.com/zacharydalethayer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/storiesbyzach

Website: zacharythayer.net


If you need a wedding film, send me a message!

See what I've done for others and what I can do for you at zacharythayer.net/weddings


Also, follow this account on IG: @so_ill_buddy

Feb 20, 201909:55
What Is This? | Episode 006

What Is This? | Episode 006

In this week's episode, I take a step back to cast vision for this show and what I'm doing with my life


Feb 13, 201913:04
"God has more for me to do." | Episode 005

"God has more for me to do." | Episode 005

In this week's episode, we discuss a tweet I sent out on Tuesday.

Feb 06, 201909:26
What Pro-Life Means To Me | Episode 004

What Pro-Life Means To Me | Episode 004

The past week has been all about the cold and pro-life/pro-choice arguments. This week, I give my thoughts on the issue based on my personal experience.

I would love to hear your thoughts as well. Let's be civil. :)

You can learn more about my brother by watching some of my old videos about him on my YouTube Channel.

Jan 30, 201910:22
It Took Me Three Years To Say This | Episode 003

It Took Me Three Years To Say This | Episode 003

In this week's episode, I deal with some thoughts about PK Retreat, my Dad, and regret.

Jan 23, 201913:57
How To Have Long-Distance Friends | Episode 002

How To Have Long-Distance Friends | Episode 002

If you're like me, you've moved around a bit.


We meet many good people along our journey and it can be a struggle to keep those relationships going. 


How do we go about having long-distance friends?


Here's what a story about what I've learned so far

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My name is Zachary Thayer and I’m a storyteller who helps others with their story.


As a child I had a passion for storytelling, but the methods of doing this changed as I grew up. In elementary school, it was puppetry and comics. When I got into high school and college, I found a home in filmmaking.


Based in Illinois, I make a living producing social media content for The Illinois District of the Assemblies of God and Adult & Teen Challenge Illinois.


When I’m not telling stories for them, I create beautiful wedding films and work on passion projects such as my weekly show.


Talk to me and let’s see what we can create together.


zacharythayer.net

Jan 16, 201905:41
How To Accomplish Your Goals | Episode 001

How To Accomplish Your Goals | Episode 001

We are officially seven days into 2019.

So let me ask you a question: how are you doing with your resolutions?

In this week's episode, I talk about I go about accomplishing my goals and what has prevented me from going after those things in the past. 

If you have your own process on how to accomplish your goals, I would love to hear about it. 

Leave me a comment or send me a message so we can help each other on our journeys. 

Watch the video at youtube.com/zacharythayer

Jan 07, 201908:32
Prologue | Episode 000

Prologue | Episode 000

Every story has a beginning.


Dec 31, 201807:00
October 6th, 2015
Oct 06, 201812:36
Singleness

Singleness

Hello Everyone!

My name is Zachary Thayer and I'm a storyteller from Illinois.

This is my podcast where I tell stories from my life and the lives of others.

After a quick life update, I tell some stories about being single and finding life without "love".
Oct 02, 201811:04
Episode 7: Called to Youth Ministry

Episode 7: Called to Youth Ministry

In this episode of the podcast, Cohl Callies talks about his journey of discovering his calling to be a Youth Pastor.
Aug 29, 201801:15:06
Episode 6: Storytelling and Story-Living | Life Update 08.21.18

Episode 6: Storytelling and Story-Living | Life Update 08.21.18

In this episode, I give an update on my life while rambling about my future, the vision for myself, and what's next in my storytelling career.
Aug 22, 201814:55
Episode 5: The Demon-Possessed Story
Jul 06, 201813:31
Episode 4: My Biggest Insecurity

Episode 4: My Biggest Insecurity

My goal behind sharing this is by being open about my insecurities, they hold less power over my life.

Do you have insecurities which keep you from the life you could be living? I encourage you to share them with someone, whether it be one person or thousands. Get those things out there and let them go one day at a time.
Jun 10, 201804:34
Episode 3: Nathaniel's Birth

Episode 3: Nathaniel's Birth

While my brother, Nathaniel was in the womb, we learned something was wrong. He had a condition known as hydrocephalus, which basically means water had soaked into his brain like a sponge. There would be brain damage and he would have to undergo surgery to live.

Hear how it all went down in this episode of the podcast.
May 18, 201823:49
Episode 2: Before Nathaniel Was Born

Episode 2: Before Nathaniel Was Born

As far back as I can remember, Nathaniel has always been around. But for two short years, I was an only child. Since I don't remember much of anything from that chapter of my life, I brought my Mom on to tell us what life was like before Nathaniel was born.
May 04, 201822:33
Episode 1: Intro

Episode 1: Intro

The very first episode of the podcast
Apr 18, 201805:42