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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

3510 Lottie Moon Pt 2

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!

Apr 22, 201830 min

3509 Lottie Moon Pt 1

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!

Apr 15, 201830 min

3508 Diane Joy Truitt Pt 2 - PG

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!

Apr 08, 201830 min

3507 Diane Joy Truitt Pt 1 - PG

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!

Apr 01, 201830 min

3506 "Vargis" Classic

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.

Mar 25, 201830 min

3505 "Rufina" Classic

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!

Mar 18, 201830 min

3504 "Shauna"

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!

Mar 11, 201830 min

3503 Lourdes Martinez Classic

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.

Mar 04, 201830 min

3502 Neil James Westra

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.

Feb 25, 201830 min

3501 Walker Goad Classic

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!

Feb 18, 201830 min

3500 Peter Rumachik Classic Pt 2

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.

Feb 11, 201830 min

3499 Peter Rumachik Classic Pt 1

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!

Feb 04, 201830 min

3485 "Joshua"

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!

Oct 29, 201730 min

3464 Richard Hall Classic

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!

Jun 04, 201730 min

3463 Chet Sess Classic-PG

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!

May 28, 201730 min

3462 Nobuya Matsuda Classic

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!

May 21, 201730 min

3461 Betty Jean Fink Classic

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!

May 14, 201730 min

3460 Inez Jones Pt 2

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!

May 07, 201730 min

3459 Inez Jones Pt 1

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!

Apr 30, 201730 min

3458 "Jay" (and Carole) Classic Pt 2

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

Apr 23, 201730 min

3457 "Carole" (and Jay) Classic Pt 1

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!

Apr 16, 201730 min

3456 "Thief On The Cross" PG

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!

Apr 09, 201730 min

3455 Daniel Croce Classic

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!

Apr 02, 201730 min

3454 Arlene Blanchard Pt 2

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!

Mar 26, 201730 min

3453 Arlene Blanchard Pt 1

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!”

Mar 19, 201730 min

3452 Bill Park Classic

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!

Mar 12, 201730 min

3451 Rafael Maldonado Classic

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!

Mar 05, 201730 min

3450 Charlie Koch Pt 2

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!

Feb 26, 201730 min

3449 Charlie Koch Pt 1

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!

Feb 19, 201730 min

3448 Norman Joe Jackson Classic

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!

Feb 12, 201730 min
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