She left Michigan at 18 with nothing but drive and a dream. From One Tree Hill to the Billboard charts, Jana Kramer built a career that looked picture-perfect — until life’s interruptions tested everything she believed in. Now she’s using her story to remind us that peace isn’t found in perfection; it’s found in faith, resilience, and walking through the storm instead of sitting in it. In this episode, Tim and Jana talk about balancing family, faith, and ambition, how to let go of what’s holding you back, and what it really means to trust yourself again.

Jana Kramer is an actress and singer known for her breakout role on One Tree Hill, platinum-selling country singles, national tours, and a widely followed podcast. 

In this episode, Tim and Jana discuss:

(00:00) Introduction 

(04:48) How Sally Field Sparked Jana’s Passion for Acting

(08:29) Turning Rejection Into Fuel for Growth

(17:13) Healing Through Life’s Interruptions

(23:53) Teaching Her Kids Faith and Self-Belief

(25:33) What Women Really Need From Men

(27:20) The Truth About Marriage, Work, and Parenthood

(29:18) Learning to Ask for Help 

(30:22) Recognizing Blind Spots in Relationships

(33:23) Why Fights Are Never About What You Think

(40:15) Walking Through the Dark to Find the Light

Jana Kramer is an award-winning actress, country music artist, and New York Times bestselling author. Best known for her role on One Tree Hill, Jana went on to release two albums with platinum-selling singles and tour alongside artists like Blake Shelton and Brad Paisley. After navigating public heartbreak and personal transformation, she’s become a voice for self-growth and resilience, hosting Whine Down with Jana Kramer and writing two bestselling books on healing and faith. Today, she continues to act, write, and inspire audiences to move from pain to purpose with honesty and grace.

Resources Mentioned:

Whine Down with Jana Kramer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whine-down-with-jana-kramer/id1378621306 

Jana’s book, The Next Chapter: Making Peace with Hard Memories, Finding Hope All Around Me, and Clearing Space for Good Things to Come: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Chapter-Memories-Finding-Clearing/dp/0063288699

Connect with Jana:

Website: janakramer.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kramergirl

Connect with Tim:

Website: https://www.timstorey.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timstoreyofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MiracleMentalitywithTimStorey

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timstoreyofficial

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