Stories From The Stage

Melissa Ferrick tells us about the night she opened for Bob Dylan; Suzanne Ketchum Adams drives home with a feisty ram; and Akshobh Giridharadas discovers hospitality and humanity in the wilderness. Three storytellers, three interpretations of ROAD TRIP, hosted by Wes Hazard. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Khalilah Jones goes to camp for the first time and learns more than just campfire songs; Sarah Sutton discovers the trials and tribulations of working with her spouse; Matthew Sandel looks down the barrel of a robber’s gun and understands that his life is worth more than a pint of ice cream. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchanne...

Comedic storyteller Susanne Schmidt shares two of her favorite childhood adventures: an "extreme camping" trip with her family, and her Janis Joplin lookalike nanny, who invented a new Olympic competition riding pillows down the staircase. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Angie Chatman crosses racial boundaries during a turbulent flight, and Kelli Dunham finds herself hilariously in a not-so-ordinary boot camp in Florida’s swamps. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Erinn applies lessons learned from Grey’s Anatomy to help her get care; Megan becomes an advocate after finding out her dream of motherhood will be altered; and Dwayne takes what he picked up back to the football field. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Despite losing her hair to chemo, Leslie finds beauty in her Blackness; Daniel and his partner use humor to cope with caregiving; and Mel fights the odds to overcome leukemia to become a runner. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Brandon Kazen-Maddox bridges the gap between their deaf grandma and a police officer; a severe allergic reaction turn Sara Kaminski’s family vacation upside down; and Jeff Belanger takes on Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise money for cancer research. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Drew Prochaska’s brother, a scuba instructor, helps him overcome his fear of water; Mary Liz Nogueras and her family foster a young boy, only to realize his brother also needs them; and when MaryAnn Emerick develops an eating disorder, her sister steps in. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

Rebecca Lampert and her sons experience the many trials of military deployment; Joseph Collymore Small’s siblings rally when one of them is diagnosed with cancer; and after their father abandons the family, Anna Conathan and her sibs navigate the fallout. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

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 .

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/sto...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

Micaela Blei, the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, faces choices about exploring German culture; Anita De Ruvo lives in poverty within a community of great wealth; and after being mistaken for a homeless person Biar Kon expands his view of humanity. Show you appreciate these extraordinary storytellers by making a donation in any amount at give.worldchannel.org/stories .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 .