The Rescuer Rescued – The Story of Gordon Thayer (Ojibwe)
Gordon got into serious trouble as a young man. He ended up standing before a judge who presented him with two choices: join the military or go to reform school. Gordon joined the Air Force and eventually became a part of the special forces unit, Pararescue, serving two tours in Vietnam. Pararescue’s motto is “These...
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Where I found my Hope – The Story of Emerson Falls (Sac and Fox)
Emerson joined the army. It was a rebellious time in his life and he was getting into trouble. One day, someone stole some money from another person’s locker. The commanding officer told Emerson he knew that he had taken the money. When he asked why the CO thought that, the officer said, “because you’re nothing...
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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. 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. Eventually she married and discovered he had an anger problem. It was a secret that was destroying...
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He Kept Me Safe – The Story of George Landlord (Yup’ik)
George grew up in Mountain Village, Alaska where life was pretty rugged. But it can be challenging anywhere. From falling into the freezing waters of the Yukon River to serving on the battlefields of Vietnam, George has lived through many difficult situations. But God protected him. George thinks he knows why.
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I couldn’t find peace in the bottle – The Story of Andrew Nelson (Aleut)
When Andrew’s wife decided to follow Jesus, he was very curious. He watched her, and had her tell him what the preacher would say at church. He couldn’t get away from the bottle, but he wanted to. He wanted what his wife had found, and one evening, he wanted it bad enough to go looking...
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God, You’ve got to help me – The Story of Don Shugak (Sugpiaq)
Don grew up in a home with an angry father, and it was passed on to him. He didn’t realize the damage that it was causing or the problem that it really was until his wife gave him an ultimatum. That’s when Don cried out to God for help.
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He Delivered Me – The Story of Paul Frost (Yup’ik)
Working on the Alaska pipeline, Paul got into drugs and alcohol. It changed his life. His addictions had full control over him, until one night, when he had a dream so terrifying, that it caught his full attention. Listen as Paul shares his battle with addiction and how it finally came to an end.
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I need Jesus – The Story of Mae Moses (I’upiaq)
Mae shares her story of faith and recounts what it was like to grow up in a remote village of Alaska. Born in the village of Unalakleet before modern conveniences reached that far, she was aquainted with the ruggedness of life in the north. Fishing and berry picking weren’t recreational, they were essential to living....
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There’s nothing that God can’t do – The Story of George Olsen (Aleut)
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.
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Safe in His Father’s Arms – The Story of Larry Hawkins (Chickasaw)
Larry was abandoned as a child by those who should have loved and cared for him. He wondered why. And then there were the questions about where he belonged. In time though, he would find out – because he found a Father who truly loved him, and would never abandon him.
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The Storyteller Christmas Program with Chug and Karen Garreau (Lakota)
From the Cheyenne River Reservation in South Dakota, Chug and Karen Garreau welcome us into their home as they share Christmas memories and the true story of the greatest gift ever given. There was a time they didn’t know the significance, but now they do, and it’s changed everything. If you’ve ever wondered if there’s...
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I’m Free – The Story of Allen Early (San Carlos Apache)
Allen, a San Carlos Apache, was raised in the traditional way by his father. His dad sent him away to school. Soon Allen got involved in alcohol, drugs, and gang life. He became so violent that the people in his community wanted him put away. But jail couldn’t hold him. He escaped many times. Finally,...
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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...
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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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From Darkness to Light – The Story of Karen Garreau (Lakota)
With a striking level of honesty, Karen shares about her darkest hours amid a deep depression, the despair that had her bound, and the love that set her free. If you or someone you know has ever struggled with the pain and shame of the past, suicidal thoughts, or any level of depression, then you’ll...
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Seeking revenge, finding Love. The Story of Jim Rickteroff (Athabaskan)
Jim grew up being hated, abused, and very angry… and so it wasn’t long before he was bent on getting revenge. He trained in martial arts, preparing for the day when he would meet his abusers again. He was hot on the trail of one of them in Anchorage… but when Jim would go in...
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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...
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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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Drastically changed – The Story of Byron Sarracino (Laguna)
In the summer of 1981, Byron had orders to report to third Marine division in Okinawa, Japan. That Fall they deployed to the DMZ where the enemy was and the underlying fear of getting killed was present. It was there in that time and place that Byron’s life would be changed forever.
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