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Stories From The Stage

54 Episodes

29 minutes | Mar 27, 2023
Against the Odds
Vojislav finds a way to connect with his son with a disability; Alexis finally confronts the power of addiction and denial; and Irene discovers that in the face of racism, a great teacher can make a difference. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Mar 20, 2023
Defining Moments
Michelle La Poetica Richardson’s outlook transforms when she becomes the subject of a community art project; at 18, Annie Tan assumes the financial burdens of her Chinese immigrant family; and Elena Yureneva takes a chance on love - and life - when she moves to the U.S. from Moscow. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Mar 13, 2023
Turn the Page
Raúl moves from El Paso to Boston and finds his artistic voice; Hannah buys a beloved community bookstore on the eve of the pandemic; and Rita makes a bold decision about her lifelong search for a mother. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Mar 6, 2023
The Power of Name
Szifra Birke discovers the hidden meaning of her Jewish name; U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo celebrates her name as she sows seeds of renewal in the U.S.; and Sofia Colombo-Abdullah finds that her name carries both power and identity. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
28 minutes | Feb 27, 2023
Transformation
Jason discovers his voice and sees himself in a new light; Jackie embarks on a daring career change that leads to joy; and Judah changes his name and learns to trust his inner voice. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
19 minutes | Feb 20, 2023
Growing Up Black: Part 2
U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo brings her son to a protest of George Floyd’s death; and Harold Cox shows how fear of the police affects his everyday life. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Feb 13, 2023
Match Made
Tae Chong crosses cultural barriers to find love; Diane Parker Mullens turns to a how-to book to find her ideal partner; and Kevin Gallagher fights to overcome his fear of marriage and finally tie the knot. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
27 minutes | Feb 6, 2023
Through Thick and Thin
Linda learns the difference between curses and kindness; ToRena works to recover economically after the 2008 crash; and Marlon uses comedy to lessen the pain of war. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Jan 23, 2023
Modern Family
After divorcing, Laura forges a new relationship; Saket finds kinship after immigrating; and Mackenzie breaks new ground by taking on a "man's job." Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
28 minutes | Jan 16, 2023
First
Erin Barker navigates her first steps into puberty; Dyan deNapoli’s first encounter with a penguin takes her halfway across the globe; and Ali Abdullatif’s dad helps ease the pain of his first car accident. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Jan 9, 2023
New Chapter
In response to racism, Salil Patel takes a different path; after COVID isolation, Estella Ngufor decides to reach out to her neighbors; and Katie Liesener attempts a new approach after a disastrous first day on the job. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
28 minutes | Jan 2, 2023
Fish Out of Water
Shweta Bhatt discovers that changing one's appearance to fit in has its drawbacks; Jenny Herzog tries her hand at tap dancing to get over the pandemic blues; and Carol Carson, who struggled through high school, tries to find a college where she’ll fit in. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Dec 26, 2022
Sugar & Spice
Gastor Almonte goes above and beyond to satisfy his wife’s sweet cravings; Claire Cheney travels the world to hunt exotic spices and heal her broken heart; and Juan Pedrosa conjures a memorable meal...despite some challenges. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Dec 19, 2022
The Perfect Gift
Christine donates a kidney to a stranger; Stacey dreams of one gift but gets another; and on the night of her first high school dance, Mary gets an amazing gift from her dad. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Dec 12, 2022
A Perfect Match
Andy Davis experiences a new way to relate to his identical twin; Carla Katz battles bureaucracy to bury her mother alongside her father; and Valerie Gagliano connects a deceased donor with someone in need of a new liver. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
29 minutes | Dec 5, 2022
Holiday Spirit
David Dean Bottrell discovers his passion after stealing the school play's spotlight; Andrea Kamen’s bright menorah cuts through the darkness of anti-semitism; and Joe Charnitski tries to break a nightmare-before-Christmas bad luck streak. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
27 minutes | Nov 28, 2022
Raising the Bar
Samantha Lee helps her dance students feel less pressure by making a change; Vernon Payne discovers the reason why men want to do better by women; and Haley Hamilton finds compassion for bar patrons who spoil her day. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
36 minutes | Nov 21, 2022
Giving Thanks
Lani Peterson’s cooking mistake becomes a family secret; Melanée Addison tests her adulthood through the ultimate challenge: the Thanksgiving turkey; Heather Rodman honors her father by running a road race dressed as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; and Matthew Dicks gathers his courage to stand up to his girlfriend’s tough as nails dad during Thanksgiving dinner. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
28 minutes | Nov 11, 2022
Serving with Honor
As a case manager working with refugees, former military Kevin Dutremble challenges his assumptions about others; after penpalling her brother’s Navy buddies, Juli-anne Whitney Jensen understands the impact of her letters; and Jim Griffin tries to connect with his brother killed in the Vietnam War. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
30 minutes | Nov 7, 2022
Cast Your Vote
Donna discovers herself a foreigner in her own country; M.J. jumps into action when trouble strikes at her polling station; and Eric becomes a viable candidate when another drops out. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories.
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