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The Turtle Story – Eddie Lindsey (Creek)

“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.

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God, I don’t want to live like this anymore – The Story of Chug Garreau (Lakota)

Chug grew up in the ranch and rodeo life.  He also grew up with alcohol and the problems that come with it.  He left home in high school after a fight with his dad.  But that didn’t fix his problems.  In fact, they were really just beginning.  Years past and his troubles grew worse.  He could see that his rebellion and addictions were bringing him down and taking a toll on his young family.  The pain and shame of his actions – it was all catching up and he wanted to find a way out.

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Edna Shugak (Denaʼina) Part 1

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 woman. But, there was much yet ahead of her.

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Free from more than the Bottle – The Story of Molly Littlejohn (Cherokee)

Molly’s early years were marked with abuse. Alcohol had a hold of her, but she wasn’t content. This is her story of how she was set free from the bottle… and so much more. Click to Listen.

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You don’t have to live a secret life. The Story of Edna Shugak (Denaʼina)

Edna grew up in Pedro Bay, Alaska a small community that began when her parents started trapping there. Life took a challenging turn when her father passed away when she was five. It wasn’t an easy life. Eventually, she heard about God’s love for her. She got married. And soon found out that her husband was an angry man. One day she decided she couldn’t take it anymore… and did something that many aren’t willing to do. Click here to Listen.  

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I was lost in alcohol – The Story of Mike Lente (Isleta)

Drinking was a part of Mike’s family culture as he was growing up… and it left it’s mark on him. Eventually, he picked up the bottle himself and became an alcoholic. He brought those troubles into his own family. Then something happened to his wife. She was acting different. One day Mike came home to find that she and the children were gone… and so he went looking for them. What he found would change his life forever. Click here to Listen.  

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In my darkest times… in my darkest hours – The Story of Jeff VanEvery

Jeff VanEvery (Upper Cayuga) has a story to tell. It’s his story of hope, how radical change came into the life of a man who once was a drinker, bouncer, and fighter… and who almost lost everything he really cared for.

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Herman’s Haircut – The Story of a medicine man, a Navajo preacher, and the power of God

Navajo Herman Williams was living and preaching on a reservation in South Dakota.  One day a man came to give Herman a haircut.  It turned out the he was a local medicine man… and he had plans for Herman’s hair.  This is an amazing story about spiritual power.  If you’ve ever wondered about whether Jesus is greater than the spirits, you’ll want to listen to this story.

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Tom Claus (Mohawk) Shares Christmas Memories

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 and then speaks about the precious gift that God gave to all people – His Son, Jesus Christ.

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