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The Tale of a Backpack

Story with a Message

Release Date: 09/21/2025

A Recipe for Harmony Pie show art A Recipe for Harmony Pie

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This week's episode is about a recipe—though not the kind you'll find in Grandma's cookbook. It's a recipe that will promote something we all need: a seat at the same table once again.  Pull up a chair.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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From Books to Beans show art From Books to Beans

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What if a simple wooden box on a front lawn could change someone’s day—or even their week? In this episode, we explore a quiet movement taking root in neighborhoods across the country. It’s small, it’s personal, and it’s feeding more than just hunger. Tune in for a story about unexpected generosity in unexpected places.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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The Photograph show art The Photograph

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Join us for a trip to an antique shop in 1949 where the dust holds secrets and the relics whisper "what if." A man is suddenly faced with a strange photograph that shows the life he almost missed. This is a story about living in the present, the power of a single moment, and the reminder that the greatest treasures are the chances we choose to grab.    Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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Dinner For One show art Dinner For One

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What happens when a single mom hits her breaking point, and finds healing in an unexpected way? This episode explores the quiet courage of reclaiming identity, one dinner at a time. A heartfelt reminder that self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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The Game That Wasn't Over show art The Game That Wasn't Over

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A championship game ends in triumph—but what happens when a coach rewatches the tape and realizes something is wrong? This is the true story of a high school team that made a courageous decision that would affect them for the rest of their lives. Curious? Then join us in today's podcast.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .  

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The Possum Baptism show art The Possum Baptism

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In a holler so remote even GPS throws up its hands, one country church finds a creative way to boost baptism numbers—with help from a trash-loving marsupial named Travis. What follows is a chaotic blend of waders, creek water, and spiritual confusion that leaves the congregation changed forever.  Join us for a laugh and a lesson.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .  

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The Halloween That Gave Back show art The Halloween That Gave Back

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This week’s story takes us to a small Michigan town where Halloween took an unexpected turn—one that left a porch full of candy and a community full of heart. It’s a tale of kids, kindness, and a doorbell camera that captured something extraordinary. If you think you’ve seen it all on Halloween, think again.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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Sprig and the Storm show art Sprig and the Storm

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A young sparrow clings to safety while the winds of change stir around her. When the storm comes, she must decide whether to fall—or finally trust what she’s carried all along. This episode explores the quiet courage it takes to let go and rise.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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The Tale of a Backpack show art The Tale of a Backpack

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The most profound parts of childhood often aren’t found in milestones or photo albums—they live in the quiet, everyday moments and things we barely notice. This week’s story centers on one such tagalong and the boy who carried it through the years. It’s a gentle reflection on growing up, holding close what matters, and knowing when to let go.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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When Life Changes the Question show art When Life Changes the Question

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This week’s episode begins with a forgotten sermon and ends with a moment of unexpected resolve. It’s a story about exams, expectations, and what happens when life rewrites the question. Sometimes the best answers aren’t the ones we studied for—they’re the ones we write anyway.   Want to contact me? Send an email to . The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by  on .

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The most profound parts of childhood often aren’t found in milestones or photo albums—they live in the quiet, everyday moments and things we barely notice. This week’s story centers on one such tagalong and the boy who carried it through the years. It’s a gentle reflection on growing up, holding close what matters, and knowing when to let go.

 

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The intro and outro tune was adapted from royalty-free music provided by ZakharValaha on Pixabay.