The Storyteller

Allen was bound in chains and led away by six officers. He was going to see a federal judge. The judge told him, "Allen, I have the authority to send you away forever." And it was true. Allen had a criminal record that was extensive. But the judge did something unthinkable.

The law finally caught up with Allen and was able to keep him locked up in solitary confinement. He tried to use the powers that he had to be set free... but nothing worked. Allen decided to kill himself. Three times he tried to hang himself, but failed. He decided to go on a hunger strike. 13 days into his slow suicide, he heard something that would change his life forever.

Allen is on the run from the law. He was so violent that even his own people wanted him locked up. But it seemed that whenever the police would catch up with him, he would be able to find a way to escape. There came a day though when he couldn't run anymore... and so decided to end his life.

Allen was born and raised on the San Carlos Apache reservation in Arizona. In this first of four parts, Allen shares some history regarding his people, how he got his last name, and how he turned to violence in his youth.

While her husband was serving overseas in the military, Karen was invited to church one Sunday. She declined saying that she had her own religion. The invitations kept coming, and eventually she went. What she experienced there was not what she had expected. She found genuine faith, love and concern... and so much more.

Karen shares openly about the deep issues of life including her struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. These are issues that many can relate to. Her story offers genuine hope to anyone who is willing to hear. Listen as she shares her journey from darkness to light.

Truman spent time in the military serving his country during WWII. Now he is serving his Creator. What happens when God gets a hold of man? Listen as Truman talks about the hope, purpose, and future that he found in Jesus Christ.

Truman saw much death and destruction as combat a medic during the war. It was his job to treat the wounded and help them get to safety. He recalls one Christmas when a lieutenant crawled up to his foxhole and told him about special services that were being held that day. Truman went at his own risk to celebrate with other soldiers the birth of Jesus. Years later, the Christ whom he remembered that day under fire would rescue Truman.

Truman's story... the seasoned voice of a Kiowa elder sharing wisdom through his story - wisdom gained by a journey marked by much hardship and difficulty. From his early years at boarding school to the battlefields of World War II, his life has not been easy. Yet, he is an overcomer. Join us for part one of Truman Anquoe's story.

Linda spent the early days of her life away from her family because of a medical condition. As she grew older, she discovered another condition in her life that needed attention. Living life her way only led to fear, abuse, and pain. But when she recognized her need for the Savior, she became a new person.