The Storyteller
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.
Episodes
Chester grew up in Eel Ground First Nation. His troubled childhood left him with deep hurt and a miserable existence. He tried to end his life. Thankfully, he wasn't successful. Listen to part one of his story which helps set the background for his inspiring journey of overcoming alcoholism and hate.
...Sophronia's life from early childhood was marked by anger at being shipped off to boarding school. Then alcohol took over after her mother died. When she 'found Jesus', she told everyone how SHE had won over the battle over alcohol, but until she recognized that true and total victory is only found in...Paul is a full-blooded Aleut, born in Egegik in 1935. In part 2 of his story, he shares about one of his life's most difficult moments. He lost his precious daughter Jewell to cancer while she was a college student. We understand though that words cannot describe the pain of losing a child that you h...Paul is a full-blooded Aleut, born in Egegik in 1935. Growing up, he lived in the village of Kanatik during the winter. But in the Springtime his family would walk over the mountain and cross the lake called Becharof to go back to Egegik in order to make ends meet. Like this journey, his early life ...The Storyteller New Years Special with Tom Claus (Mohawk)
New Years Eve is a very special time in the Claus family. It was on that night many years ago on the Six Nations reserve that the family gathered together around the radio and heard a message that would change their lives forever. Listen as Tom...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 wo...Janet continues her story... sharing about how she was strong-willed but came to realize that she couldn't do everything on her own. Years later she found herself in a relationship and pregnant. Against her boyfriends' wishes she decided to keep her baby. That choice would ultimately change her life fo...Janet grew up on the Navajo reservation in Arizona. In her youth, she was an ambitious and self-reliant young girl who was not afraid to make tough choices. Maybe that's because of growing up with alcohol where she came face to face with fear, neglect, and abuse.
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 nigh...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 tha...Popular Podcasts
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