Parhaat Great Stories Podcastit (2024)

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Robin Hood and the Silver Arrow 25:04

4d ago25:04

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Storyteller Dave Tong, tells us a medieval English Tale about Robin Hood and his merry men who hear about an archery competition organised by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. In spite of warnings from Maid Marian, Robin Hood decides to take part and attend the competition in disguise. Will Robin Hood be able to outwit the Sheriff, and lead his band …

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Dick Francis--A Thriller Writer to Bet On 11:07

5d ago11:07

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In this episode, you'll learn-- How Dick Francis excelled as a British jockey and horseman How he used this novel to create a sub genre of thrillers and mysteries How his writing awards include the only author to win the "Edgar" for mystery of the year, three different times How Dick Francis accomplished in his writing something no other bestsellin…

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Marty Machowski on How to Share Gospel Truths with Children at Christmastime 33:27

5d ago33:27

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Throughout the Old Testament, God promised to send a son, a shepherd, a servant, a prophet like Moses, a king, and more. Each promise God kept. Each fulfillment shapes the story of Christmas with vibrant prophetic color that gives us hope for the future. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, author and children's pastor Marty Machowski j…

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Volunteer Stories 16:08

12d ago16:08

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Send us a text Hi everyone! This episode we are continuing our podcast tradition of reading out the stories of our volunteers who are recieving awards for 40+ years of service this year! These stories really give an amazing insight into the experience of volunteering at Meals on Wheels SA and the kindness and generosity of our volunteers. We hope y…

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The MySpace Meltdown: Murdoch, Missteps, and the Lost Battle for Social Media 1:02:49

26d ago1:02:49

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In this episode we dig down into the very beginnings of social media, where MySpace was streets ahead of everyone else. And then Rupert Murdoch, the most famous, the most feared and perhaps one if not the most successful media tycoons of the 20th century enters the fray and I don’t know about you, but any business story that has Rupert Murdoch in i…

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Episode 65: The Color Out Of Space by H P Lovecraft 1:43:31

26d ago1:43:31

1:43:31

Trev Downey reads and then discusses The Color Out Of Space by H P Lovecraft

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Mísera Mama 24:00

11d ago24:00

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Storyteller Simone Schuemmelfeder shares this delightful Spanish tale of a miserable old woman who hates autumn because of children stealing the delicious pears from her tree. One day, an old man appears and asks for a pear using the magic word ‘please’. He gets his pear. In return, the old woman is given a wish which means she never hates autumn a…

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Tim Challies on his Epic Round-the-World Journey through Christian History 19:05

12d ago19:05

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When we think about the ancient church, our minds usually jump to Jerusalem or Rome. But what about Africa, Asia, and the Americas? From the very beginning, the family of God spread throughout the world—and their stories deserve to be told. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Tim Challies acts as our tour-guide as he discusses his rece…

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The Weeping Willow 23:14

18d ago23:14

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One little weeping willow annoys his friends so much with his complaining that eventually they all move away to the other side of the land. So who will help him when he’s faced with a serious problem? Listen to genius North American storyteller Sheila Arnold to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Gospel According to Moses 36:46

19d ago36:46

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Moses looms large in the Old Testament, but not because he was so impressive. His story begins with failure, and yet, by the end of this life, he would go on to become the greatest prophet of the Old Testament. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen has a roundtable discussion with executive producer Troy Lamberth and Cuba br…

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Tremper Longman on How Moses Points to Jesus 34:49

26d ago34:49

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Even people who are unfamiliar with the Bible often recognize the story of the burning bush, the ten plagues, and the parting of the Red Sea. But beneath the surface, there is so much more to the story of Moses than meets the eye. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast by Haven Today, David Wollen dives deep into the story of Moses with on…

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Bitesize: Intergenerational Update 16:25

26d ago16:25

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Send us a text Hi everyone! This week we thought that we would talk some more about our intergenerational programs, and what we have done with them since we last talked about them! We hope you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you ha…

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The Bwca 19:30

26d ago19:30

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An old Welsh farming couple mourn the loss of their farm assistant. Shortly after, they’re joined by a mysterious creature called a Bwca who starts helping them at night - unseen and uninvited. But suddenly he stops being helpful, and starts causing big trouble. Can the farmer and his wife make friends with the Bwca, once again, or will they have t…

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The Buggane's Suit 25:36

26d ago25:36

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Take one fierce hairy Buggane (an ogre-like creature), a trickster tailor, and a ruined church and you have the setting for quite a story told by Kim. Be a little bit afraid. Feel the fear and listen anyway. Warning: this story is a little bit scary because it has a hairy monster in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

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The Bridgnorth Witch 19:59

1M ago19:59

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A grumpy witch, an overworked donkey, and a mean merchant. Amy Douglas tells this entertaining story from Shropshire in England about an animal-loving witch who gets revenge and teaches locals a lesson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesKirjoittanut Wardour Studios

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Darby Strickland Helps Kids Cope with Fear & Anxiety 34:11

1M ago34:11

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As wonderful as childhood can be, sometimes hard or traumatic events happen that exceed a child’s ability to cope. The death of a loved one, a natural disaster, a traffic accident, a medical emergency, or even a global pandemic. These events touch us—and our little ones—far more than we realize. Many factors have contributed to what is now an unpre…

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The Wizard of Abergavenny 21:14

1M ago21:14

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To conjure up our new theme - Stories of Magic, we have: a powerful wizard, a book full of secrets, a curious boy, wriggling words, and a clawed creature determined to be free. It’s all here, blended into one magical story told by master storyteller from Wales: Daniel Morden. Don’t miss it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com…

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How the Church is Responding After Hurricane Milton & Helene 41:20

1M ago41:20

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While Hurricane Milton was "not as bad as it could have been," it doesn’t feel that way for millions picking up the pieces following the widespread devastation left behind by deadly tornadoes, 1-in-1,000 year rainfall in St. Petersburg, and a path across Florida primed for maximum destruction. This being the second historic hurricane hitting the ar…

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Japan Meals on Wheels 6:29

1M ago6:29

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Send us a text Hi everyone, this fortnight we are talking all about Japan Meals on Wheels! We hope you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for episodes, please contact us at ella@mealsonwheelssa.org.au…

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How Joolah the Lyrebird Got His Voice 21:38

2M ago21:38

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A long time ago - back in the Dreamtime, the animals hold a competition to decide who is best at jumping, dancing, singing and running. Joolah the Lyrebird wants to dance, but he’s too shy and embarrassed by his straggly tail feathers to compete. So Joolah stands apart to watch the events. But watching and listening can bring its own reward. Listen…

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Mary Shelley, the young mind behind the monster 12:33

2M ago12:33

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In this episode, you'll discover-- Mary Shelley's unique upbringing as the daughter of two famous and controversial figures Mary's unusual courtship and marriage to to the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley the incredible popularity of a monster invented by a 17-year-old girl, long beyond the book the tortured childhood that led Mary to envision s…

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Shane and Shane on the Worship Songs that Shaped Them 47:02

2M ago47:02

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When you think about the good ol’ days, what comes to mind? Most think back to childhood when we were just beginning to understand the world and our place in it. And if you were a Christian in the 80's and 90's, you probably remember worshiping the Lord at that time to songs like “Draw Me Close,” “As the Deer,” and “Lord I Lift Your Name on High.” …

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How Fire Came to Earth 20:10

2M ago20:10

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A long time ago- back when the animals could talk, the earth is dark and cold. But when a lightning storm sets fire to a tree in the distance, the animals delight in the light and warmth - and agree they want some of that for themselves. But how can they safely fetch it and bring it back across the water to their camp? Listen to Lisa La-Rue Baker t…

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THESE FACTORS MADE MY COMPANY GROW | With Brian Pearson Jr. and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 24:44

2M ago24:44

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Dr. Mike Smith hosts "The Greatest Businesses in St. Louis" podcast and YouTube series, where he interviews notable local entrepreneurs. In this episode, he speaks with Brian Pearson Jr., founder of EDUrain Inc., a platform designed to solve student housing challenges. Based on his experience with the difficulties of college housing, Brian explains…

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HOW PERSONAL PASSIONS HELPED MY BUSINESS THRIVE | With Patrick Ritter and Dr. Mike Smith | The Great Business Stories Podcast 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Dr. Mike Smith hosts the podcast and a YouTube series, "The Greatest Businesses in St. Louis." In a recent episode, he interviewed Patrick Ritter from Core Planning, a fee-only financial planning firm with 37 self-employed advisors. Core Planning, founded in 2018 by Guy Penn, offers a unique "farmer's market" model where advisors operate independen…

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Danny Rojas on the Current State of Christianity in Cuba 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Nearly one million people have fled Cuba since 2022, leading to a population drop of about 10%. The technical term for this is "demographic depletion" and it's a catastrophic hit to those left behind who already struggle with basics like food, water, medicine, and hope. On today's episode of the Great Storie podcast, David Wollen is joined by Ameri…

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Ackman vs. Icahn: The Herbalife Battle That Shook Wall Street 1:08:02

2M ago1:08:02

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Welcome to todays episode "Ackman vs. Icahn: The Herbalife Battle That Shook Wall Street"- now shook might be too strong a word- but it definitely gripped Wall Street and the business media as billionaire hedge funders Bill Ackman and Carl Icahn publicly feuded when Ackman took a short position on Herbalife and Icahn took the other side of the bet.…

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Bitesize: Benefits of Walking 17:09

2M ago17:09

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Send us a text Hey everyone! This episode is all about the mental, physical, and emotional benefits of walking! Get ready for some stats on what walking does for your body and mind, as well as some tips and tricks to get started! We hope you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: meas…

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Troll Ale – a super great kids birthday bonus. 17:18

2M ago17:18

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A word to the grown-ups: this story told by Jason Buck is not scary, it’s very funny – and brilliantly told, but it’s does include toilet humour including quite a few sound effects - so, if you want to discourage giggles about ‘p-o-o’ this is probably not the story for your children. We also have another fun story this week from Greece called The m…

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The Magical Sneeze 26:58

2M ago26:58

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This week, a storyteller new to Super Great Kids’ Stories - Despina Ariou tells a fun quest tale about 6 animal friends who meet a pedlar and then mysteriously lose their voices. They head into the forest to find the pedlar and discover what they need to do in order to recover their lost voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice…

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Kristen Wetherell on Finding God's Purpose and Goodness in Suffering 33:10

2M ago33:10

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When it comes to suffering, the question isn’t if, but when. On this side of eternity, the pain of grief and loss are simply a part of life. And yet God often uses these hard moments to bring about perseverance, character, and hope. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen is joined by Kristen Wetherell who co-rote the book Hop…

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Bungoo The Flying Fox 20:07

2M ago20:07

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Indigenous Australian, Warren Foster Senior, tells a dreamtime story about Bungoo the Flying Fox. Bungoo is bored, because all his friends want to do is search for fruit. So he decides to go off in search of more exciting friends. Bungoo finds himself caught up in battles between the furry and the feathered creatures. Listen to this ‘How and Why’ s…

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Dr. Don Whitney Discusses Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life 43:15

2M ago43:15

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Have you ever read the Bible and almost immediately forgotten what you just read on the page? The problem may not be memory, but method. Dr. Don Whitney, professor and author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, has candid advice for people approaching Scripture: “Read less, meditate more.” Though it may sound counterproductive, this ap…

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Mary Higgins Clark, the unlikely Queen of Suspense 14:33

2M ago14:33

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In this episode, you'll discover-- how Ms. Clark knew she was a writer from the age of 6 how she honed her craft writing advertising copy and radio shows how her first novel was a flop but she persevered how she had to overcome personal and family tragedies and use these experiences to fuel her writing Check out the backstories you never knew about…

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Ratoncito Pérez 26:51

2M ago26:51

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Did you know that in many Spanish speaking countries, children who lose a tooth are visited by Ratoncito Pérez – a tooth mouse! Juliana Marin the travelling storyteller from Colombia tells a story about a little boy who happens to be a King, and a rather hairy tooth fairy …ok he’s a mouse really. What gift will the tooth mouse give the young King? …

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Dr. Carl Trueman on the Strange New World We’re Living In, How We Got Here, and How the Church Can Respond 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Over the past few decades, culture has shifted so rapidly that young people are growing up in a world that would be incomprehensible to someone living even just one generation ago. On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, Christian author and philosopher Dr. Carl Trueman sheds light on what's happening in this strange new world we're living…

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Edmund Clowney Through His Daughter's Eyes 22:39

3M ago22:39

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Dr. Edmund Clowney was a spiritual father to some of our generation's most respected pastors, but many still don't know his name. A pioneering theologian, pastor, and author, he helped Christians in the West return to a Christ-centered way of seeing every page of Scripture. Most of those who knew him simply called him Ed. Today's guest on the Great…

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The Village of Fools 24:19

3M ago24:19

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Word has it that Bad King John is coming to the village of Gotham for a royal hunt. The villagers know that this greedy King will kill and eat all the wild animals in their woods. So, they come up with a cunning plan: when the King’s Herald arrives to organise the hunt for the King, he’s greeted by a bunch of ‘ninny-hammers’ or sillies. Will the vi…

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The BlackBerry Revolution: What Went Wrong? 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

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In the episode we look at how 2 very different, diametrically opposed men came together and built a tiny Canadian wireless company into a huge success, and in doing so transformed the way people did business. And Blackberrys weren’t just transformative, they were loved. The company was just hitting its stride when the rug was pulled from underneath…

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Bitesize: Do we become more positive as we age? 6:58

3M ago6:58

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Send us a text Hi everyone! Welcome back to another episode of Great stories! This fortnight, we wanted to examine what happens to our behaviour and decision-making skills as we age, and what lessons younger people can learn from these findings. We will first discuss socioemotional selectivity theory, followed by the positivity effect. We hope that…

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Eve of the Selkie Folk 28:55

3M ago28:55

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A selkie is a seal which can shape shift into human form by taking off its seal skin. Gillian Brownson relates this moving story from Ireland about a selkie who loses her beautiful skin and is trapped on land in the shape of a young woman. Will she get back to her seal family under the Irish sea? Or will she and her daughter be stuck on land foreve…

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Fernando Ortega Wants You to Slow Down and Worship (repost) 32:58

3M ago32:58

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Too many of us live each day under the tyranny of the urgent. Not only is this frenetic pace of the 21st century unsustainable, it’s not the way God intended you to live. On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Fernando Ortega joins Charles Morris to discuss slowing things down and making time for God in our daily lives. At the time this i…

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Made by the Moon 23:40

3M ago23:40

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In this ‘How and Why’ story Emily Hennessey takes us back to a time when there was no vast beach near her home in the North West of England, back to a time when the sea was in danger of being swallowed up by a hungry giantess. Did the giantess succeed? Or did the sun, the moon the wind or the rain manage to stop her? Listen to Emily’s powerful stor…

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70th Birthday Episode! 11:38

3M ago11:38

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Send us a text Hi everyone! This episode is a very special one, celebrating the last 70 years of Meals on Wheels SA and all that we have accomplished! We hope that you enjoy listening! Follow us on social media! Instagram: mealsonwheelssa Twitter: mealsonwheelssa TikTok: measonwheelssa Facebook: Meals on Wheels SA If you have any suggestions for ep…

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Miriam Rockness on the Life, Art, and Faith of Lilias Trotter 36:25

3M ago36:25

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What is truly worth living and dying for? For Lilias Trotter, this question led her to consider two diverging paths. Would she turn her back on a promising future as one of the greatest artists in the Victorian era? Or embrace relative obscurity in service to her Lord? Lilias Trotter chose the latter, and it defined her legacy that—until recently—w…

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Anne Frank's Diary--Its Incredible Success and Controversy 13:16

3M ago13:16

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In this episode, listeners will learn'' how Anne was able to chronicle the Frank's family challenges as representative of the horrors of the Holocaust how Anne Frank aspired to become a journalist after the war and how this fueled her writing how the incredible popularity of her diary has led to some world-wide controversies. Check out the backstor…

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Urashima Taro - The Kind Fisherman 22:05

3M ago22:05

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In this old Japanese legend – a fisherman, ‘Urashima Taro’ is rewarded by the Emperor of the Sea, for rescuing a small turtle. He’s taken underwater to the Palace of the Dragons where he meets the Emperor's daughter, and spends three happy years. The daughter gives Taro a box to take home with him, but makes him promise not to open it. Listen to Ja…

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Three Widows Talk About Loss, Grief, Faith, and Friendship 36:22

3M ago36:22

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What do you do when the unthinkable happens? When your faith is tested and you are confronted with your greatest fears? On today's episode of the Great Stories podcast, David Wollen speaks with three widows who know this grief well. They all lost their husbands around the same time, but then they found each other. In their church community, Cherrie…

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The Canoe Race 22:55

4M ago22:55

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Jebro is a small boy who lives on an island with his nine older brothers in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. With the seas rising, they have to find a new island to live on, but who will be their leader? Their wise mother suggests they decide with a race. When that day arrives, Jebro has to make a decision which might well mean he loses the race. W…

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Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone Talks Faith and Preparation for the Olympics 19:31

4M ago19:31

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At the age of 16, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone was the youngest U.S. track and field athlete to compete in the Olympics since 1972. Eight years later, she's broken the world record in the 400 meter hurdles five times and won two Olympic gold medals—yet, by the time listeners tune in, these stats may already be out of date. On today's episode of the Gr…

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