UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

Real people, real stories, stirring dramatic accounts of hopelessness…and the hope that changes everything. These are UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, with the award-winning storytelling that's been unique to UNSHACKLED! Ministries for more than 70 years -- but this time, with a behind-the-scenes look. So join us as we dramatize true stories of transformation and share lesser-known details that have made us the longest running audio drama in history.

Episodes

July 12, 2025 29 mins

Born with a heart defect, Tiffanie Kitts beat the odds from the first day of her life on earth. But as she continued facing tragedy, she lost hope and made a plan to end her life. See what gave her the strength to move on as we bring you the true story of Tiffanie Kitts, soon, on Unshackled!

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An accident as a teenager left David Astwood off balance. Don’t miss the unusual story of how someone came alongside to steady him…another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

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June 28, 2025 30 mins

While writing his magnum opus in a cabin out in the beautiful, remote wilderness, Doc encounters a couple of dangerous fugitives. Will he be able to convince them of what true freedom means before it’s too late? Find out in this special Fourth of July episode, all on the next Unshackled!

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June 21, 2025 30 mins

His life started off with great loss and turmoil. So, Edmond Smagge spent years desperately searching for peace – first at home and then aimlessly across the country. He would finally encounter a peace that passes all understanding....find out how in another true dramatization on the next Unshackled!

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June 14, 2025 30 mins

He grew up without his mother and never heard his father say, “I love you.” So Bob Phillips found solace in alcohol. Hear the inspiring testimony of how he went from drunkenness to new life…another true dramatization on Unshackled!

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June 7, 2025 30 mins

When her baby was born addicted to meth, Monica knew she needed to change dramatically for the sake of her daughter. Is such a transformation possible? Hear what happens when we bring you the true story of Monica McKeen, soon, on Unshackled!

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May 31, 2025 30 mins

Rose Woodberry enjoyed a great job and hoped for a better life than her parents had. But the lure of parties and drugs tempts her to risk everything. Will she resist or give in to a life of addiction and loneliness? Find out what happens on the next Unshackled!

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Peter Marshall is revered for his inspirational preaching and service as the United States Senate Chaplain. When asked to address the Naval Academy, he changes his prepared message at the last minute, not knowing how prophetic his sermon would be. Don’t miss this inspiring story on the next Unshackled!  

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May 17, 2025 30 mins

Julio Velasquez studied to be an agricultural scientist, and today he sows the imperishable seed, which for a time cost him the love of his family. Invite your friends to hear the unusual story of this man from Peru, another true dramatization from Unshackled!

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May 10, 2025 30 mins

He grew up without his father, but James Fickley had someone who stuck closer than a brother. Don’t miss this heartwarming story of God’s provision…another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled! 

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April 26, 2025 30 mins

Part of the Navajo tribe, he was groomed to be a medicine man for his people. 

But would his own reckless use of hallucinatory drugs be his downfall? Join us for this compelling story of Milt Shirleson, another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

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April 19, 2025 30 mins

Emily’s struggle with anxiety and depression were eating away at her life. Her decisions turned darker and more desperate as time wore on…would she rescued from an almost certain demise? Find out in her compelling true story coming soon on the next UNSHACKLED!

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April 12, 2025 30 mins

Arrested on trumped-up charges, Paul appeals to the court to stand trial before the tyrannical Roman Emperor Nero himself. During the sailing voyage Paul encounters a man with whom he shares a much deeper connection than he could have imagined. Join us for this Easter classic, another compelling dramatization coming soon on “Unshackled!” 

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April 5, 2025 30 mins

Jeff Shelnutt is kidnapped by Muslim extremists and held for ransom. While the family prays for his release, the FBI works around the clock to negotiate his release. Don’t miss the exciting conclusion of this story on the next Unshackled!  

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March 29, 2025 30 mins

Jeff Shelnutt told his parents he was an atheist, but an encounter with a youth pastor convinced him to read the Bible. Don’t miss what happens next when he encounters Muslim extremists on the next Unshackled! 

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March 22, 2025 30 mins

Philip Foxwell was a gifted magician who entertained others until he learned of a more important purpose for his life. Don’t miss the conclusion of his remarkable testimony, coming soon on Unshackled!

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March 15, 2025 30 mins

Today they’re called Illusionists but Philip Foxwell was known as a magician as he traveled the U.S. performing sleight-of-hand tricks. Invite others to hear the first part of his unusual testimony, another true dramatization from Unshackled!

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March 8, 2025 30 mins

Abby spent her early years looking for love in many different people. Marriage to a fellow musician seemed like it was the beginning of something wonderful. Instead, it led to more loss and loneliness. Would she finally find the love she sought? Find out in Part 2 of Abby's powerful story, coming soon on Unshackled!

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Abby Greenwald, came of age in America during the 1960s, when many of the young people were looking for peace and love. So why is everything she tries just bringing her more loneliness and depression? Listen to Part 1 of Abby’s story, another true dramatization on the next UNSHACKLED!

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February 22, 2025 30 mins

Harold Witmer joined the army to get an education, and ended up traveling the world, boldly sharing what he had learned in the book he read. Don’t miss the inspiring conclusion of his true testimony coming soon on Unshackled!

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