The Storyteller

The Storyteller radio program and audio series

A Storyteller Christmas with Ryan O’leary (Ojibwe)

Do you have memories of Christmas? Ryan recalls his childhood memories… gifts and food! But Christmas has come to mean much more to him since those early days. Listen as he reads the Christmas story and shares his thoughts about the significance of Jesus birth for all people. God sent Jesus to be the Savior…

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From Gang enforcer to Gospel messenger – The testimony of Thomas Ranville (Metis)

Thomas grew up with a lot of alcohol and violence.  He reasoned that jail was a way for him to escape home and so he ended up in the Manitoba Youth Center.  Because he was a good fighter one of the workers they encouraged him to take up boxing.  It became a way to vent…

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I’m so grateful for what He’s done for me – The testimony of Venus Cote (Saulteaux)

Venus is grateful. As you listen to her story you’ll understand why. She was born into a drinking family and knew early the pain that this brings. Her own mom was killed in front of her when she was just three years old. In her youth she gave herself over to the hopelessness that surrounded…

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No Turning Back – The Story of Herman Williams (Navajo)

Herman was born and raised on the Navajo reservation.  His grandparents brought him up in the Navajo language, culture, and tradition.  As a teenager he jumped in the back of truck for a two-week work opportunity, and headed off the rez for the first time in his life.  He was surprised and intrigued by what…

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Remembering Tom Claus – One year later

On March 9, 2013, Tom Claus, evangelist, teacher, and founder of CHIEF went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed by many, but his Godly influence and testimony will continue on. Without Reservation is especially grateful for Tom’s help and encouragement. Since 2002, Tom has warmly welcomed listeners…

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“Somebody, please help…” The Story of Tim Tsoodle (Kiowa-Taos Pueblo)

From the outside, everything looked fine – but it really wasn’t. Tim grew up in a home marred by anger, rejection, and abuse – and no one seemed to notice. As he got older, Tim thought about suicide. Rather than taking his own life though, he decided he would take the life of the one…

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“The only place I could go was to God” – One man’s battle and victory over anger – The Story of Don Shugak

Don grew up in Old Harbor, Alaska, where he survived the 1964 tidal wave that swept over the village. More importantly, it was there where Jesus saved him from his sins. But that didn’t mean that his life was free of trouble. Don was raised in a home with an angry father, and that left…

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This is how much I love you – The Story of Hazel Hahne (Lakota)

Hazel grew up on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation in South Dakota. Her early years were spent in the little village of Thunder Butte. She knew nothing of prejudice until her family moved to one of the mixed communities on the reservation. It was there were she saw her people being mistreated, and where he…

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This is how much I love you – The Story of Hazel Hahne (Lakota)

Hazel grew up on the Cheyenne River Sioux reservation in South Dakota.  Her early years were spent in the little village of Thunder Butte.  She knew nothing of prejudice until her family moved to one of the mixed communities on the reservation.  It was there were she saw her people being mistreated, and where he…

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God is Faithful: The Testimony of Tom Claus (Mohawk)

On March 9, 2013, Tom Claus, evangelist, teacher, and founder of CHIEF went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. He will be greatly missed by many, but his Godly influence and testimony will continue on. Without Reservation is especially grateful for Tom’s help and encouragement. Since 2002, Tom has warmly welcomed listeners…

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