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STORYLOVE

STORYLOVE

By: Julie Franks Murray
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Storylove is a fun, psycho-spiritual podcast where stories become mirrors & myth becomes medicine. Julie & Laura, midlife best friends in the Bible Belt, explore soul-stirring fiction (especially fantasy), looking for the gold hidden in each hero's journey. Rooted in faith, but challenging religious dogma, they create a space to love God AND great stories - even the ones the church rejects. So if you've ever felt judged in loving fiction, you belong here. Because the truth? It's the stories that move us that can change us the most.Julie Franks Murray
Episodes
  • S1E3: ACOTAR Chapters 5 & 6
    Mar 23 2026

    Welcome to Storylove - where stories become mirrors, and myth becomes medicine.

    In this episode, we continue our in-depth review of Sarah J. Maas's, A Court of Thorns and Roses, covering chapters 5 and 6.

    This is Book One of a series that has garnered worldwide acclaim - and for good reason. It's an engaging and imaginative story that grips you early and doesn't let go.

    Referred to as a "Romantasy," this book mixes Fantasy and Romance genres, exploring both the Victim and Hero archetypes as it follows our heroine, Feyre, through her many challenges, dreams, and trials.

    Yes, it's a fantastic adventure. Yes, it's an unlikely love story. But ultimately, it's a story of Soul empowerment. Where a poor, young, neglected girl learns to fight for - and eventually win - the most important thing ... even if it's not the prize she expected.

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    Music Attributions

    Item# 117410909 by Symphomix on Pond5.com. License purchased.

    Maestro Tiakaelel by Jesse Gallagher downloaded from YouTube's free audio library.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • S1E2 - Part 2: ACOTAR Chapters 3 & 4
    Mar 2 2026

    Welcome to Storylove - where stories become mirrors, and myth becomes medicine.

    In part two of this episode, we continue our in-depth review of Sarah J. Maas's, A Court of Thorns and Roses, covering chapters 3 and 4.

    This is Book One of a series that has garnered worldwide acclaim - and for good reason. It's an engaging and imaginative story that grips you early and doesn't let go.

    Referred to as a "Romantasy," this book mixes Fantasy and Romance genres, exploring both the Victim and Hero archetypes as it follows our heroine, Feyre, through her many dreams, challenges, and trials.

    Yes, it's a fantastic adventure. Yes, it's an unlikely love story. But ultimately, it's a story of Soul empowerment. Where a poor, young, neglected girl learns to fight for - and eventually win - the most important thing ... even if it's not the prize she expected.

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    Music Attributions

    Item# 117410909 by Symphomix on Pond5.com. Use License purchased.

    Maestro Tlakaelel by Jesse Gallagherdownloaded from YouTube's free audio library.

    Pristine by Flow Garden via free download.

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • S1E2 - Part 1: ACOTAR Chapters 1 & 2
    Feb 5 2026

    Welcome to Storylove - where stories become mirrors, and myth becomes medicine.

    In part one of this episode, we begin our in-depth review of Sarah J. Maas's, A Court of Thorns and Roses, covering chapters 1 and 2.

    This is Book One of a series that has garnered worldwide acclaim - and for good reason. It's an engaging and imaginative story that grips you early and doesn't let go.

    Referred to as a "Romantasy," this book mixes Fantasy and Romance genres, exploring both the Victim and Hero archetypes as it follows our heroine, Feyre, through her many dreams, challenges, and trials.

    Yes, it's a fantastic adventure. Yes, it's an unlikely love story. But ultimately, it's a story of Soul empowerment. Where a poor, young, neglected girl learns to fight for - and ultimately win - the most important thing ... even if it's not the prize she expected.


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    Music Attributions:

    Item# 117410909 by Symphomix on Pond5.com. Use License purchased.

    Maestro Tlakaelel by Jesse Gallagher and Snowfall Butterflies by Asher Fulero both downloaded from YouTube's free audio library.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
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