The Story Show

"The Doer and The Dreamer"

Jeremy & Angie discuss the January 2019 "Give Me Shelter" story show and introduce Episode 2's story, "The Doer & The Dreamer" by Holly Karsjens

"Pass It On"

A broke college student runs into a rather unexpected Good Samaritan at a Boston Bar in this story from Nate Peterson. You'll laugh. We promise. 

"My Near Death Experience"

A young woman struggles with a life-threatening disease and reaches some life-changing conclusions in this inspiring story by college student Alexa Drescher.

"Skip a Shave"

How do those early social conflicts and attempts at fitting in shape us? In this episode 15 year-old Ava recalls a playground conflict that led her to question social norms and how much we should bend for acceptance. 

"Music Is the Spark"

When someone says, "You're so talented," do they really understand what that means to the one they're complimenting? College student Solveig Lange delves beyond the surface of such comments in this story from last summer's Let Your Light Shine show.

"And Now I Know Your Name"

Great things can happen when ordinary people get engaged, come together, and work to solve problems on the local level. Check out this story from Jerry Gabrielatos.

"Unspoken Light"

In high school she hid an essential part of herself because of fear and intimidation before finally taking full ownership of her true identify. Check out Luz Ruiz's story of letting her light shine.

"Roller Coaster"

Growing up, we don't often see our parents as men and women with their own identities beyond "Mom" and "Dad," real people with their own joys, challenges, and sorrows. But the first time we do can leave an indelible mark. Shane Koepke shares one of these moments in his return to The Story Show with "First Roller Coaster Ride." 

"There Was an Old Woman"

The Story Show’s 4th season kicks off with our first children’s story. This season’s stories share the common theme of Give Me Shelter. Check out Edith Haenel’s “There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.”

"Stuck in the Ditch"

Being stranded in a ditch on a cold winter day presents a number of challenges when one is neither mechanically inclined nor in possession of a cell phone. David Behling tells his story while questioning how and why we choose to give shelter to those in need today.