The Living Story: Where Fiction, Faith, and Healing Begins
What if the stories we love are mirrors of the stories we live?
The Living Story is a soulful podcast that explores the intersection of fiction, faith, and emotional healing.
Hosted by Tennille Martinez, a writer, teacher, and spiritual storyteller, this show dives into the lives of beloved book characters both classic and contemporary to uncover the deeper truths they reveal about identity, purpose, heartbreak, growth, and God.
Each episode blends literary analysis, biblical reflection, and personal testimony to help you rewrite limiting narratives, reclaim your voice, and live a story worth telling.
Whether you’re navigating a season of waiting, walking through grief, or standing at the edge of your next chapter, you’ll find wisdom in the pages of novels, the scriptures of the Bible, and the softness of storytelling that makes space for transformation.
Expect story-driven devotionals, character-based episodes with spiritual parallels, and bonus reflections that speak directly to the soul.
This is not just a podcast. It’s a gentle companion for women of faith, creative seekers, and those ready to turn the page.
📚 Books. Bible. Becoming.
You don’t just read stories. You are one.
Episodes
63 episodes
S3 E3 | The Books That Saved Me: How Fiction, Faith & Characters Helped Me Rebuild My Life
In this deeply personal episode of The Living Story, I take you through the books that didn’t just fill my shelves—they healed my soul. After surviving a near-fatal car accident and navigating a season of exhaustion, discon...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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25:34
S3 E2 | The Blank Notebook: When You Can’t Go Back to Who You Were
What happens when life forces you to start from scratch?In this episode, I share how The Book Advantage, my first podcast, planted the seeds for something deeper, but never quite scratched the surface of why stories matte...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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9:20
S3 E1 | Before the Blessing: When the Breaking Becomes the Beginning
What if the unraveling isn’t the end—but the sacred beginning?In this premiere episode of The Living Story, I share the truth behind my podcast’s transformation—from hustle to healing, from strategy to surre...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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12:02
Welcome to The Living Story: Where Fiction Meets Faith and Your Healing Begins
What if the stories you loved held the healing you needed?Welcome to The Living Story—a podcast that weaves fiction, scripture, and personal reflection into sacred conversations about identity, healing, and becoming.<...
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1:28
#57: S.O.S. Series - The Confidence to Take the Leap into Starting a Teacher Side Hustle
If you fear failing and the uncertainty of the unknown in starting your teacher side hustle, you are not alone! The struggle to overcome self-doubt and fear can be overwhelming, especially when leaping into entrepreneurship. It's t...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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7:51
#56: S.O.S. Series - Setting Boundaries for Teacher Side Hustle Success
Are you ready to unlock the secret to balancing your teaching career and side hustle without burning out?In this episode, you'll discover unexpected strategies for setting boundaries and protecting your well-being as a teacher with a si...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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8:31
#55: S.O.S. Series - Use Your Project Management Superpowers for Your Teacher Side Hustle
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of juggling your teaching career and side hustle, trying to keep everything on track but feeling like you're constantly falling behind, then you are not alone! It's time to break free from...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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9:13
#54: S.O.S. Series - Branding Your Teacher Side Hustle on a Budget
Are you ready for a surprising twist? What if I told you that branding your side hustle has more in common with setting up your classroom than you think? Stay tuned to discover the unexpected connection between creating an engaging...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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9:49
#53: S.O.S. Series - Finding Time for Your Teacher Side Hustle
In this episode of our Sparking Out-of-Classroom Success series (SOS), we're discussing two crucial aspects of side hustle success: time management and goal-setting. Join me as we uncover practical strategies to carve out tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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9:07
#52: S.O.S. Series - Conquering Self-Doubt When Starting Your Teacher Side Hustle
Welcome back, teachers, to another empowering episode of "Teach Hustle Grow"! In this episode of our Sparking Out-of-Classroom Success series (SOS), we're diving deep into the realm of self-doubt and how to overcome it on your journey toward te...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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10:58
#51: S.O.S. Series - Kickstart Your Teacher Side Hustle
Ready to turn your teaching talents into a thriving side hustle? Join us on a new series - Sparking Out-of-Classroom Success (S.O.S.) on the Teach Hustle Grow podcast.In this episode, we'll guide you through finding your passion, overco...
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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8:27
Quarterly Transitions: How Teachers Can Align Side Hustles with School Terms
Have you ever heard these myths about thriving through quarterly transitions? Myth 1: You can't start a side hustle during the school year. Myth 2: Quarterly planning is too rigid for side hustles. Myth 3: Balancing teaching and a side hustle i...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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11:31
Turning Teaching Sparks Into Side Hustle Ideas
Ready to be surprised? What if I told you that your experiences in the classroom hold the key to unlocking your entrepreneurial potential? Yes, you, as a teacher, have the power to turn your passions and teaching skills into a succe...
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Season 2
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Episode 49
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8:35
The Passion, Purpose and Profit Path: A Teacher's Guide to Side Hustle Success
If you're feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a cycle of complaints, longing for more but feeling powerless against the constraints of teaching, then you are not alone! It's easy to feel undervalued and overworked, sacrificing everythi...
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Season 2
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Episode 48
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13:43
10 Strategies to Help You & Your Students Overcome Procrastination
Have you heard these myths about procrastination? Myth #1: Procrastination is just about being lazy. Myth #2: Procrastination is a time management issue. Myth #3: Procrastination is a result of poor self-control. I'll share the truth about over...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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11:39
From Stuck to Starting: How Teachers Can Launch Rewarding Side Hustles
In the hustle and bustle of the classroom, I never imagined I'd find myself on a path to entrepreneurship. As I navigated the challenges of teaching, I discovered an unexpected twist that led me to a whole new world of opportunities. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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13:37
Overcoming Roadblocks: A Teacher's Guide to Side Hustle Success
Have you heard these myths about starting a side hustle as a teacher? Myth #1: Teachers don't have time for a side hustle. Myth #2: It's too expensive to start a business. Myth #3: Teachers don't have the skills for entrepreneurship. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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12:01
The Courage to Hustle: Why Teachers Should Pursue Entrepreneurial Dreams
Does the idea of pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams while maintaining your teaching career sound familiar? Have you been told to simply focus on one or the other, leading to a feeling of dissatisfaction and missed opportunities?&...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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12:38
Embracing Audacity: Cultivating Courage in Education and Side Hustles
Ever felt your heart pound at the prospect of steering your students or your side hustle to uncharted territories? I'm unpacking the essence of courage, not just as a concept, but as an actionable force in the realm of education an...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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6:04
Uncovering My Courageous Word of the Year
Feeling stagnant in your personal growth journey? Join me as I share the power of choosing a defining word for the year, and how it has led to greater courage and empowerment in my life. But what happens when the word you've chosen puts you in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 42
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8:33
Setting Your Personal Theme: Navigating Growth and Well-being in the New Year
Have you ever considered the transformative power of setting a personal theme for the year ahead?Embarking on a new year often feels like setting sail on a vast ocean of potential, and at times, overwhelming. Let me be your navigator th...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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12:37
From Educator to Entrepreneur: Welcome to The Teach Hustle Grow Podcast
Ever wondered how those teachers you admired in school managed to keep you entertained and enlightened all at once? Well, they were likely using tools that are just as effective outside the classroom as within it. Come along on my ...
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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6:54
Exploring the Intersection of Teaching, Side Hustles, and Personal Growth
This week, I unveil a thrilling new chapter of our podcast journey. This will be the last episode of The Book Advantage podcast. No, we are not leaving forever! We are rebranding to a new show.Tune in as we leave the shores of the Book ...
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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8:14
Finding Your Radiance: Summer Series Kickoff
Ever wondered how books bring about a monumental change in your life? As a teacher, a podcast host, and an individual, I have experienced the transformative power of books. From my students who discovered and supported my podcast to the...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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12:30
For My Students: The Last Lecture
Bittersweet emotions fill the airwaves as I mark the closing chapter of an unforgettable journey spent teaching my wonderful students. This episode is charged with nostalgia, pride, and a considerable dose of admiration as we look ...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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10:06