Jack tales are so fun, and this one is centered on food. . so that makes it even more fun. Two listeners chime in about a past story to kick off this episode. I love hearing from you! You can send me your answers to this episode's question too

Episode 11: Three Billy Goats Gruff

Mar 9th, 2021 17m 1s

When I was doing a workshop last week, we talked about the Billy Goats Gruff story and I asked the question, "If the biggest billy goat knew he could beat the troll, why didn't he just go across the bridge first??" This story is the answer to t

Episode 10: Rapunzel

Feb 19th, 2021 20m 22s

This is a complicated story. . and there are LOTS of versions out there. This is my spin on it. I think it is a story that teaches us the dangers of trying to hold on to something too hard and losing it. This episode is my first to highlight a

Episode 9: The Fisherman and His Wife

Feb 10th, 2021 14m 14s

This is a very old story that has versions based in lots of different cultures. But they all have one thing in common: Be grateful for what you have. . . or you could lose it.

Episode 8: I Don't Dance. I Don't Sing.

Feb 9th, 2021 8m 36s

This story is orginally from Nigeria. But, I heard it in America, told by the great storyteller, Laura Simms. I have changed it a bit, but the heart of the story stays the same: Don't be afraid to dance and sing. . . sometimes you already are.

Episode 7: Brer Lizard and Brer Rabbit (and the Sword)

Feb 8th, 2021 7m 10s

As a part of Black History Month, I wanted to share a Brer Rabbit story--and one where the rabbit learns a hard lesson for once. Brer Rabbit stories are a part of a collection of stories the enslaved people of Africa brought with them, shared,

Episode 6: Sunday Stories, Mark 5

Feb 7th, 2021 5m 5s

This is my first episode of a Sunday story. My stories on Sundays will be a little different than the rest of my stories. I thought I would start with one of my most favorite stories about Jesus. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you feel Him when

Episode 5: Little Claus and Big Claus

Feb 7th, 2021 16m 30s

This isn't a story about the big guy that delivers Christmas presents. This is another Claus entirely, my own version of a lesser known Hans Christian Anderson story. Just a warning: it's a little dark. Mr. Anderson had a dark sense of humor I

Episode 4: The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Feb 5th, 2021 17m 41s

Today's fairy tale comes from Germany. They create wonderful fairy tales in Germany!! This story deals with twelve dancing princesses, which is baffling the King, since he's locking them in their room every night. Why does he hate dancing? Well

Episode 3: John Henry

Feb 5th, 2021 11m 52s

John Henry is a true story that has passed into myth and legend. . . but the message is still true and real. Learn more about him here!

Episode 2: Dragon of Dreams

Feb 3rd, 2021 10m 47s

Today's story comes from China and tells of an emperor with a dragon problem. He doesn't need a knight, he needs an artist. You'll see what I mean. For more stories from China. Check out this website!

Episode 1: Snow White

Feb 2nd, 2021 12m 31s

One of the most well known fairy tales seems like a good place to start this story journey. There are some details in the original version that Disney left out, which means less kissing and more dancing. You'll see. Enjoy the story and I hope

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