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The Storyteller is a 15-minute weekly radio broadcast and podcast featuring true stories from Native American - First Nations people across North America who are following Jesus Christ without reservation. Don't be fooled, this is not some religious, feel good program. This is real life. It's raw, direct and personal. If you're tired of the way things are, or wonder if there really is hope for something better, you may want to listen to some folks who understand. The Storyteller can be heard by radio broadcast in over 700 communities in Canada and the US, and throughout the world via the Internet.
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It was a News Years Eve Thomas would never forget. It happened at the gang's clubhouse. He tried to get drunk but he couldn't. He tried to get high but he couldn't. He became a spectator though to those who had, and what he saw deeply disturbed him. He was ashamed about what happened there that night. It was the beginning of the end.
Thomas grew up angry and bitter. He ended up spending time in the Manitoba Youth Centre where he got into a lot of fights. Because he was good at it, he was encouraged to get into boxing. It was an outlet for his anger. Eventually, he became a gang enforcer.
Have you ever wondered if anyone really loved you? Have you ever felt abandoned? These were issues that Milt wrestled with because his father walked out. His wounded heart became angry. Eventually, Milt's anger almost cost him his own family. But then a miracle happened.
She wondered what the point of life was... why should she go on living. She contemplated suicide, reasoning that it made more sense to leave than to stay. Edna shares candidly about her life, and what kept her going.
Edna grew up in Pedro Bay, Alaska. Her father died when she was five. At age 14, she took on a commercial fishing venture for the family. Then her mother died. Life was challenging for this young gal. But there was much yet ahead of her.
"We've always been people of Storying", Eddie says. He shares a story that his momma told him about a turtle. The lesson was not lost on him. Then he shares another story - the most important story any of us will ever hear. It's a story that each of us needs to take to heart.
Eddie grew up with a dad who drank. He always knew that his daddy loved him though he never heard the words. One day something happened in his daddy's life that would effect everyone in the family. Daddy was different... he was changed.
As a young person, Eddie was afraid of dying. He didn't know much about it. One day he went to Sunday School where his aunt was teaching and she talked to him about death and what happens after that.
Larry recalls hard times... fearful times that would leave bitter memories of his youth. But he tells about how he was able to forgive - not in his own strength - but in the strength he found in God. Forgiveness is a powerful thing... something that God offers to each of us, no matter what we've done.
Larry grew up in the Eel Ground Reserve on the banks of the Miramichi River in New Brunswick. He became a Native Constable on the reserve and saw a lot of pain and heartache. But it wasn't something he observed from a distance.
Mitch thought that he and God were on good terms. After all, Mitch was doing all the right things. But when he was confronted with the truth that all his good works were not going to help him on the day he stood before God, Mitch was very concerned.
Mitch was raised going to church. He was good at doing what he thought was expected when people were looking. But when He joined the Navy he lived liked no one was looking. After the service he returned home and to doing the things he thought were good in God's eyes. But in his heart Mitch sensed that something wasn't right.
Larry shares of his bout with depression and suicidal thoughts. It was during that time he realized that he needed to get serious in his relationship with Jesus. He knew that he had to stay close to Him to make it through.
Larry was born in Winslow, Arizona and eventually made his way to Tuba City. He is half Hopi and half Navajo. Larry's story is unique, and so is the way he tells it!
There are things that money can't buy. It can't buy love, peace, or real friends. But money was what Rick pursued. He worked hard and put his relationship with his Creator aside. It affected his family too... but it all came apart though when Rick was injured.
Rick grew up on a farm in Oklahoma. It was a good life for him. In his youth, he realized that there was something more to this life. He believed that there was a superior being and recognized the need to be right with God. And so in 1968 he made the most important decision of his life. That's were his relationship began with his Creator.
Velma shares the rest of her story about how she ended up in Bible school, adjusted to a new culture, and what it was like to live with someone who drank. She offers hope to those who are struggling.
Velma is from Goodfish Lake, Alberta. It was a hard life, but it was good. She grew up in a log house and lived off the land. They had wild meat, a garden, cows, and chickens. "We all had to work to survive." Her mother kept things going at home and had a significant impact on Velma's life.
Growing up in the village can be difficult. There are many influences that can bring a person down. That could have been George's story... but it wasn't. Listen as he shares how he was able to rise above the darkness.
No one feels the pain more than a loving parent when their child dies. Wes didn’t know that when his son walked out the door that day that he would never come home. That evening he found out that his son had died in a fiery crash. Wes shares how they made it through this tragedy.
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jeannie, thank you so much for allowing all to hear your amazing testimony. I write this with as tears are flowing. keep up the good fight you two and know prayers are flowing your way. God bless.
Thank you for your testimony. keep telling what God had done for you. God bless and keep the faith
thank you so much for telling your story. words can't describe what i am feeling. your story is my story too. praise God.
Truly enjoying these true inspiring and life changing stories. I truly would like to know more about this podcast and the gospel work that takes place in the Nations here in the states.