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UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

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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.
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Episodes

3885 Wings of an Angel

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!

Jun 28, 202530 min

3884 Edmond Smagge Classic

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!

Jun 21, 202530 min

3883 Bob Phillips

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!

Jun 14, 202530 min

3882 Monica McKeen (PG)

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!

Jun 07, 202530 min

3881 Rose Woodberry (PG)

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!

May 31, 202530 min

3880 Peter Marshall (Memorial Day Special)

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!

May 24, 202530 min

3879 Julio Velasquez

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!

May 17, 202530 min

3878 James Fickley

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!

May 10, 202530 min

3876 Milt Shirleson Classic

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!

Apr 26, 202530 min

3875 Emily Myers (PG)

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!

Apr 19, 202530 min

3874 The Voyagers (Easter Classic)

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!”

Apr 12, 202530 min

3873 Jeff Shelnutt Part 2

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!

Apr 05, 202530 min

3872 Jeff Shelnutt Part 1

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!

Mar 29, 202530 min

3871 Philip Foxwell Part 2

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!

Mar 22, 202530 min

3870 Philip Foxwell Part 1

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!

Mar 15, 202530 min

3869 Abby Greenwald-Waterland Part 2

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!

Mar 08, 202530 min

3868 Abby Greenwald-Waterland Part 1 (PG)

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!

Mar 01, 202530 min

3867 Harold Witmer Part 2

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!

Feb 22, 202530 min

3866 Harold Witmer Part 1

Being a daydreamer kept Harold Witmer from succeeding in school, and almost stood in the way of his succeeding at life. Invite others to hear the first of his two-part story, another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

Feb 15, 202530 min

3865 Blythe Hardy Part 2 (PG)

Blythe Hardy experienced many years of addiction and one failed marriage after another. His life felt hopeless...until someone showed him unconditional love and forgiveness. Don’t miss the conclusion of this powerful story on the next UNSHACKLED!

Feb 08, 202530 min

3864 Blythe Hardy Part 1 (PG)

Blythe Hardy was abused as a young child, which led to years of addiction and hiding the shame of what happened to him. Just how far would these vices take him? Don’t miss this powerful story, on the next UNSHACKLED!

Feb 01, 202530 min

3863 Charlene Phillips Part 2

Charlene Phillips was ridiculed by her Cherokee Indian family when she found the answer to her broken spirit. But one by one they agreed. Don’t miss the inspiring conclusion to her testimony…another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

Jan 25, 202530 min

3862 Charlene Phillips Part 1 (PG)

Hatred drove Charlene Phillips to fight with a fury until someone taught her to love. Don’t miss the first of this Cherokee Indian’s two-part testimony, another true dramatization coming soon on “Unshackled!”

Jan 18, 202530 min

3861 Peter DeChat Part 2

Peter DeChat survived a horrible fire but endured years of painful surgeries. Doctors were sure he’d never regain his vision, but Peter trusted God to do the impossible. Don’t miss the conclusion of his powerful story on the next Unshackled!

Jan 11, 202530 min

3860 Peter DeChat Part 1

Peter DeChat worked hard at everything he did, including working out every day and becoming a successful entrepreneur. But when a plane crashes into his home, his life is instantly changed! Don’t miss this powerful true story on the next Unshackled!

Jan 04, 202530 min

3859 Children of Wrath (New Year’s Classic)

Close to New Year's Eve, Jennifer and her daughter Evie end up at the mission after an incident of domestic abuse drives them from their home. But it would be a very different kind of resolution on New Year's Eve that would deliver them to the ultimate safety. Find out what happens in this special holiday Classic on the next Unshackled!

Dec 28, 202430 min

3858 Sainthood for Nicholas (Christmas Classic)

A friendship develops at the Golden Years Retirement Community, where Philip learns that his new buddy Nick does not have a full grasp on reality. After an emergency event, Nick is faced with a critical choice…one of life or death. Find out what happens on the next Unshackled!

Dec 21, 202430 min

3857 The Greenwood Angel (Christmas Classic)

In their excitement to choose and cut down their own Christmas tree in the forested winter wonderland of Greenwood Farm, the Carnes family overlooked one important detail—a doozy of a winter storm. Would they be stranded without hope? Find out on the next Unshackled!

Dec 14, 202430 min

3856 George Eager

All he wanted at age seven was for someone to tell him how to be saved. Today George Eager does exactly that for millions of children. Don’t miss this heartwarming dramatization, another true testimony coming soon on Unshackled!

Dec 07, 202430 min

3855 Emily Lawson

With Emily Lawson lacking confidence to make her own decisions, she’s led to join a cult. But it wasn’t all she thought it would be. Will she be freed from this deceptive and dangerous sect? Find out on her exciting true story coming soon on UNSHACKLED!

Nov 30, 202430 min
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