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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-Trailer
    Feb 23 2026

    Welcome to The Understory, a special series from Future of Faith. In each episode, we take a look behind the scenes of the National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life, sharing wins, struggles, and lessons learned as we build a community of storytellers.

    We explore what it means to platform others' voices, the responsibilities of asking questions and operating behind a camera, and how to invite the full humanity of communities into narrative change. Through real stories and imagination, the series reflects on how local, relational storytelling can shift cultural perceptions of faith and the church today.
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