Nida said, “There were things I was doing that I didn’t want to do. I was hurting my family. I wanted change in my life and I couldn’t do it.” That’s not an uncommon place to be. But she didn’t stay there.

Alcohol had Sam. But Sam had friends who really cared for him. In fact, they cared enough not to be silent. He didn’t like it when he saw Arthur coming because he knew what he was going to hear. Then his old drinking buddy started showing up – Buck was different now – in a good way, and he wanted that for Sam.

Have you ever felt wicked because of what someone else did to you? Winnie knows what it’s like. How about losing someone close to your heart? She’s been there too. Her life was filled with pain and shame. But things are different now… because of Jesus.

Shawn was close to his grandfather, who had a profound impact on his life. But there was someone else who would have an even greater impact on Shawn… someone who would change his life forever.

Ever heard voices? Jess did. It shook him up. “So I went to Charles, but I didn’t tell him what was going on in my thoughts. I asked him to give me a straight shot of whiskey, and I always had the pills to make me high or low, so I went into the bathroom and took those two elements, and what I was trying to do, I was trying to forget that voice.”

Growing up with alcohol can make a significant impact on a life… and hateful words from those who are close can cut like a knife. Today’s Storyteller has experienced both. But, he has not been defeated. He is an overcomer.

Alcohol really took a toll on his family, but for Ralph, it never took hold of him. What is it that made him different? Was it fate? Was it the choices that he made? You may be surprised by what he says. Listen in as Ralph shares the rest of his story.

Ralph grew up in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He talks about his roots and talks about his grandmother who had a significant influence on his life. As you listen to him share his story, you’ll understand why.

Tom Claus reflects on what Christmas was like growing up on the Six Nations Reserve near Brantford, Ontario many years ago. After all the gifts were opened, the family would sit down together and read the Christmas story from the Bible. Tom goes on to read the story for us. Then he shares about the greatest gift ever given – the gift God gave to all people – His Son, Jesus Christ.

One day Richard’s brother told him that he was ready to meet the Lord. Richard wondered how this could be. He wanted to be sure that he was ready too. But his brother didn’t tell him how he could be. Listen as Richard tells of his quest to be ready to meet his Creator.