Summary: Every family is a tapestry — woven from stories of courage, faith, and love. In this deeply personal episode, Carol Roper reflects on how her family’s stories helped her discover her own “moment of impact” and the importance of passing down a legacy of faith. You’ll learn why your story still matters, how to begin sharing it, and how God can use even the hardest chapters to shape generations to come.
The Stories That Shape Us:
Every family has stories — some that make us laugh, others that bring tears, and many that reveal where we come from and who we’re becoming. In this heartfelt episode, Carol Roper opens the pages of her own family history, beginning with the love story of her English grandmother, a war bride who waited faithfully for her husband to bring her to America after World War II. From those humble beginnings to the challenges of military life, frequent moves, and the renovations that turned houses into homes, Carol shares how her parents built a legacy of love, resilience, and faith.
But this isn’t just a story about the past — it’s about how those stories continue to shape us today. Drawing from research that shows the power of family narratives, Carol explores how knowing where we come from gives us strength, confidence, and connection. She encourages listeners to reflect on their own “moments of impact” — the events that have defined their lives — and to share those stories with their children and grandchildren as part of a lasting faith-filled legacy.
Whether your story is one of joy, struggle, or redemption, you’ll be reminded that God can use every chapter for His purpose. It’s never too late to begin writing a new part of your family’s story — one rooted in faith, love, and the unshakable truth that our stories, woven together, make us who we are.