UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

<p>George was a gambling, drinking, reckless playboy that ended up in prison. Learn how he turned it all around and even became a missionary. You’ll hear it all on part 1 of the George Muller story on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Charles Akins nearly froze to death. By choice. At eighteen, he started his own business and prospered. Six years later, he lost everything. He hadn't known that all his life he'd been out in the cold. Learn what melted his icy heart on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>From a young age, she lived a life of crime. Even a murder charge couldn’t keep her off the streets. Is there hope for a hardened criminal? Hear the answer in the classic true story of Cassie Howard on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>From time to time, someone comes along who loves to fight for the mere fun of beating on others. It’s a rough life, as you’ll learn when it left one such man teetering on the edge of death. Join us for the true story of Ken O’Dell on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>How many parents have said to a child, "Why can't you be more like your brother?" Yet that kind of comparison leads to jealousy and rebellion. Join us for the true story of a man who was always compared unfavorably to his brother. His life was a series of failures until he met a Brother who loved him. Hear this touching and encouraging story on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Lottie Moon was one of the earliest single women to serve as a missionary in China. She gave her life to teaching the Chinese people about Jesus, even in the face of great danger and persecution. Don’t miss the second part of her thrilling story, another dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Lottie Moon grew up in a time when it was widely agreed that the proper role of women was in the home. But when Lottie discovered the love of Jesus, she traveled to China to lead, teach and spread the Gospel. Don’t miss her ground-breaking story, another dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Restless and confused, Diane Truitt moved 14 times in two years and finally found rest in a home that’s secure and unchanging. Invite others to hear this teenager’s unusual story, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Life didn’t make sense to Diane Truitt, so this teenager tried stealing and drugs, parties and rebellion. She moved from one place to another seeking peace. Don’t miss her testimony, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>He was born and raised in India, where the social conditions are vastly different from our country, yet he was an alcoholic. India is a country teeming with people, where more than a 100 different dialects are spoken, but the needs of the heart may go unanswered. Hear how he was set free on this UNSHACKLED! episode.</p>

<p>A shy young woman lived a life of torture and slavery, but found that she was bound by a greater power than her captors. To find the way to true freedom, listen to Rufina’s story, another classic drama on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Shauna faced horrific abuse and neglect at the hands of her earthly family. On the brink of ending her own life without knowing what it is to be truly loved, Shauna encounters the grace and transforming heart of God. Don’t miss her heart-breaking story, another dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>In a nation torn apart by poverty and violence, a young girl risked everything to help her people. How did she find the courage? Hear the answer when you tune in to another UNSHACKLED! production, the Lourdes Martinez story.</p>

<p>Neil James Westra survived a horrifying childhood that included hunger, abuse, fear and even polio, yet he became a source of joy and hope for others.</p>

<p>At fifteen, Walker Goad was seriously paralyzed by polio. He went on to survive combat in WW2, but almost didn’t survive the peace that followed. You’ll hear it all on this UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Why would God want one of His children to suffer in a Soviet concentration camp? This man asked that question each time he was arrested for preaching the gospel.</p>

<p>Is Communism a benevolent protector of its citizens? And, what of its persecution of Christians. You’ll taste the clash between Communism and religion in the true story of Peter Rumachik. Don’t miss the first of this two-part story on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>He lived a double-life that shackled him in shame and guilt. See how his confession became his liberation as we bring you the true story of "Joshua" right now, on UNSHACKLED! </p>

<p>A man overcame humble beginnings to build a successful life, but could he overcome the habits that threatened to destroy it? Find out as we bring you another true story from the classic files of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>An alcoholic with a bad temper made enemies wherever he went, but one true friend helped him change his habits. Find out how when we present the classic true story of Chet Sess on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Internationally renowned musician, Nobuya Matsuda was persecuted for his faith as a young boy growing up in war-torn Japan. Only God could help give him the will to live in the midst of terror. Don’t miss his true story on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Of course, the story of Cinderella is fantasy. Yet occasionally someone’s life seems to bring that fiction into reality. But when that life begins falling apart, the crash is often catastrophic. Join us as we hear the true life story of one such “Cinderella” on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>After she and her husband divorced, Inez Jones never dreamed that her daughter would ask the unthinkable. Her response led to an amazing outcome that you don’t want to miss—another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Inez Jones knew that her marriage of nearly 25 years was struggling but the break, when it came, nearly broke her. Don’t miss her gripping testimony, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Jay filled his free time with decadent living, but he still felt empty. Learn how he found meaning in another classic dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Carole seemed to have it all, but fear and anxiety led her to the brink of destruction. See how she escaped as we bring you the classic true story of “Carole” on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>The last day of his life was quite extraordinary— the day he had breakfast with the devil and supper with the Savior. Don’t miss this powerful and moving story of the “Thief on the Cross” on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>He was a prize-fighter, who wasn’t much of a prize. After a tragic accident, he was down for the count. See how his defeat became victory as we bring you the classic true story of Daniel Croce on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Arlene Blanchard survived the Oklahoma City bombing but lived in fear until she found her purpose in life. Don’t miss her extraordinary story, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>For a fighter like Arlene Blanchard, discovering evil in herself meant she had to root it out; but would she have the courage? Don’t miss her compelling true testimony, another dramatization on UNSHACKLED!”</p>

<p>Bill grew up in a Christian home, but after finding out a family secret, he leaves, at the age of 16, to pursue his own life. Then the unexpected happens. We’ll learn more about the true story of Bill Park; whose life demonstrates the love of Christ and His sufficiency in all situations from the classic files of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>A child’s unstable home life leaves him struggling with his life and marriage later down the road. Learn how he breaks the cycle as we bring you the classic true story of Rafael Maldonado on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Nothing stopped Charlie Koch from telling the secret of his success—not multiple accidents or even divorce. He even went into prison, voluntarily. Don’t miss his inspiring true testimony, a dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Charlie Koch was a carpenter’s son who learned to build on a solid foundation of truth after a motorcycle accident. His is a story worth hearing. Invite your friends to listen to his true dramatized testimony on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>How is it that one man can be a down-and-out, stumbling drunk, yet receive a prestigious humanitarian award? Something miraculous must have happened to him. You’ll find out how this all came about in the story of Norman Jackson on this real-life episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Fern’s family was split apart when she reported the criminal activities of her mother to the police. Years later she was introduced to the One who could help her forgive the unforgivable. Don’t miss her true story on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Even though Jahan Berns left the Love of her life, He didn’t leave her alone in Uganda. Don’t miss her remarkable testimony, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Uganda’s bloody civil war left Jahan Berns so terrified she tried witchcraft, but she didn’t find peace until she turned to Someone who loved her. Don’t miss her compelling testimony, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>A young girl goes through life searching for answers, but only finding darkness. Learn how she fills the void as we bring you the true story of JoAnn DiCuirci on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Mike came face to face with mortality after nearly dying in a drunk driving crash. Learn how he overcame the urge to drink when we present the classic true story of Michael DiCuirci on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Does growing up with brutality make cruelty inevitable? Andrew Lombardi learned the answer in jail. Don’t miss his revealing testimony, another true dramatization on UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>Even though John Alarid grew up in a Christian home his struggles with rebellion eventually led to a decision to sell drugs to college students. Soon afterwards, he himself became addicted to the very drugs he was selling others. Don’t miss this powerful story of how God finally broke through and healed both his mind and body, on this episode of UNSHACKLED!</p>

<p>After he leads his surfing buddies to Christ, Ray discovers that they are falling away and dying from drug use. Ray writes tracts and books, discovering the all-important truth: knowing God’s Law before grace can be comprehended. He begins a ministry that he still pursues in the U.S.</p>

<p>Tani and his parents live with his grandparents in Albania, suffering under Communism, which falls in 1990. Missionaries come, preaching on the streets where Tani’s dad exhibits his paintings. They give him Bibles in the Albanian language, and Tani’s dad receives Christ while reading the Gospel of John. He stops painting to evangelize. Naïve Albanians fall into financial pyramid schemes that fail, leading to chaos. The first part ends as armed thieves try to steal missionaries’ cars.</p>

<p>Mitchell Boggs never drank or prowled around, yet he has a story to tell that mirrors many other lives. Invite your friends to hear his heart-warming story, another true dramatization on “UNSHACKLED!’</p>

<p>As a pastor, Tani’s dad carries his sermons to remote Albanian villages that have no radio or TV. He dreams of starting a radio station to reach people. Just as he gets the station started, he has a heart attack and nearly dies. Efti comes to work for the station and she and Tani plan to marry. Tani’s father takes a month-long trip to the U.S. and dies of a heart attack. Tani loses faith in God, but believers help him see God’s plan. Fulfilling his father’s dream, Tani manages the radio station that now reaches remote Albanian villages.</p>

<p>Norma is raised by foster parents but sees and loves her blood mother. Mischievous but determined, she goes to Bible college, then visits her dad in Oregon where she is bitten by mosquitoes and contracts a disease that puts her in a coma for seven weeks. Her foster mother cares for Norma, who is unable to speak, walk or even swallow. After 13 years she walks and learns to talk some, becoming a witness for God.</p>

<p>What happens to people who dabble in spiritualism, seeking to raise the dead? Promod Haique’s family raised a specter of fear. Don’t miss his unusual testimony, another true dramatization from the Classic files of “UNSHACKLED!”</p>

<p>Cathie marries a third time, a man who rescues her from an abuser; but she cannot be faithful, and the third marriage ends. She uses cocaine, becomes a dealer and police arrest her. Sentenced to seven years in prison, she has Bible study with a mentor from the outside but Cathie isn’t saved. When she’s released, she goes on a cruise where she meets Christians who help lead her to Christ. Now ministering to women in prison.</p>

<p>Charles’ father dies of alcoholism, so his mother raises her children alone. Born again when he’s in high school, she persuades him to attend a tent revival where he and his fiancée, Eleanor are saved. They marry and Charles fights in World War II in North Africa and Anzio. After the war he attends Bible school and becomes a counselor to pastors and churches having conflict. He starts a ministry of reconciliation where he still counsels by phone at age 90.</p>