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Stories That Shape the Soul: The Author Journey of S.D. Smith | Ep. 11

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What do bunnies, betrayal, and brave hearts have to do with spiritual formation? In this inspiring episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with S.D. Smith, the beloved author of The Green Ember series—a storyworld that’s captured the hearts of families around the globe.

Sam shares how a childhood spent in the hollers of West Virginia and a season of deep suffering helped shape stories that equip children to face real life with courage, faith, and hope. They unpack why imagination matters, how storytelling reaches the soul, and why it’s critical for parents to guide their children through meaningful media.

Good stories don’t just entertain, they disciple.

Guest Bio:

S.D. Smith is the bestselling author of The Green Ember series—stories with “a new story with an old soul” that have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and impacted families worldwide. Raised in the hollers of West Virginia and shaped by time spent in South Africa, Sam brings a unique blend of imagination, faith, and authenticity to everything he writes. His books, written first as bedtime adventures for his own children, now serve as powerful tools for parents seeking to disciple their children through compelling, hope-filled storytelling.

Resources:

S.D. Smith’s Website: https://sdsmith.com

Kickstarter for the Helmer Book & Game: http://kck.st/4cPNayk

The Green Ember Series: https://sdsmith.com/the-green-ember-series/

Story Warren (Creative Family Resource Site): https://storywarren.com

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenemberofficial/

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

S.D. Smith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdsmithereens/

S.D. Smith: https://sdsmith.com/media/

Connect with All Things Possible:

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

Instagram: @bethanyhamilton

TikTok: @bethanyhamiltonofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBethanyHamilton

Website: www.bethanyhamilton.com

The Bethany Hamilton Network: https://bethanyhamilton.com/network

Sponsor: Good Ranchers - Click the link to get $40 off your first order! (https://go.goodranchers.com/bethany)

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What do bunnies, betrayal, and brave hearts have to do with spiritual formation? In this inspiring episode of All Things Possible, Bethany and Adam sit down with S.D. Smith, the beloved author of The Green Ember series—a storyworld that’s captured the hearts of families around the globe.

Sam shares how a childhood spent in the hollers of West Virginia and a season of deep suffering helped shape stories that equip children to face real life with courage, faith, and hope. They unpack why imagination matters, how storytelling reaches the soul, and why it’s critical for parents to guide their children through meaningful media.

Good stories don’t just entertain, they disciple.

Guest Bio:

S.D. Smith is the bestselling author of The Green Ember series—stories with “a new story with an old soul” that have sold hundreds of thousands of copies and impacted families worldwide. Raised in the hollers of West Virginia and shaped by time spent in South Africa, Sam brings a unique blend of imagination, faith, and authenticity to everything he writes. His books, written first as bedtime adventures for his own children, now serve as powerful tools for parents seeking to disciple their children through compelling, hope-filled storytelling.

Resources:

S.D. Smith’s Website: https://sdsmith.com

Kickstarter for the Helmer Book & Game: http://kck.st/4cPNayk

The Green Ember Series: https://sdsmith.com/the-green-ember-series/

Story Warren (Creative Family Resource Site): https://storywarren.com

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegreenemberofficial/

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

S.D. Smith’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sdsmithereens/

S.D. Smith: https://sdsmith.com/media/

Connect with All Things Possible:

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

Instagram: @bethanyhamilton

TikTok: @bethanyhamiltonofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBethanyHamilton

Website: www.bethanyhamilton.com

The Bethany Hamilton Network: https://bethanyhamilton.com/network

Sponsor: Good Ranchers - Click the link to get $40 off your first order! (https://go.goodranchers.com/bethany)

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