One initiative. Five projects. Countless stories.

More Than Just Stories, a media organization founded by Goshen College and financed by Lilly Endowment Inc., manages five innovative storytelling projects.

• Just Stories – a podcast about the places where justice and faith intersect and sometimes collide
• The Gratitude Letters – a podcast built on the conviction that it’s never too late – and always a good time – to say thank you
• Peace Talks – a speech contest where convictions take center stage 
• “The Inheritance” – a documentary film that follows the journeys of courageous people as they pursue a spirituality that feels worthy of being called Christian 
• Climate Commons – a storytelling conference that highlights how people of faith are confronting climate change

Lilly Endowment awarded Goshen College a five-year, $5 million grant in 2025 through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life.  

This page is just the beginning. We’re building a full home for all five projects — with stories, more pages, and a few surprises along the way. Stay tuned!