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The Understory Podcast

The Understory Podcast

Written by: Future of Faith
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The Understory Podcast

Join hosts Josh Packard (Future of Faith), Shannon Hopkins (Rooted Good), and Elizabeth Coffee (Lake Institute) for a candid look at the messy, beautiful work of narrative change. Created specifically for the community of Lilly Endowment Storytelling grantees, The Understory pulls back the curtain on our own projects—wins, struggles, and all.

Each episode, we sit down as friends to swap insights, interview fellow grantees from the field, and explore how we can ethically and effectively tell stories that shape the future of faith. It’s less about polished presentations and more about "how the sausage is made." Come listen, learn, and let’s figure this out together.

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  • The Understory: Pulling Back the Curtain on Christian Storytelling-Trailer

    The Understory: Pulling Back the Curtain on Christian Storytelling-Trailer
    Feb 5 2026

    Josh Packard and co-hosts Shannon Hopkins and Elizabeth Coffee host a special series for the Lilly Endowment’s National Storytelling Initiative, bringing together project leaders, storytellers, and listeners to share what works and what doesn’t.

    In each episode they interview guests, spotlight transformative Christian community work, and build a supportive community focused on listening, learning, and reshaping narratives around faith and public life.
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    2 mins
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