Door-to-Door Storytellers

by WAOB® Audio Theatre

In days of old, bards and troubadours roamed the countryside, telling their stories to anyone who wanted to hear. Today, we bring the bards’ tales to you with these intriguing stories and exciting adventures, performed for you by our own talented readers. Tune in and enjoy the story!

Episodes

How the Fir Tree Became the Christmas Tree adapted by Carolyn S. Bailey and Clara M. Lewis

2m · Published 01 Dec 10:00

Christmas has many traditions including decorating the Christmas tree. But why is it that we choose a Fir tree? Listen as Selah Jefferson reads, “How the Fir Tree Became the Christmas Tree” adapted by Carolyn S. Bailey and Clara M. Lewis. Audio Technician was Jacob Gorsich. A Production of We Are One Body® Audio Theatre

The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

2m · Published 17 Nov 10:00

Take a step back in time on November 19th, 1863 and listen to Abraham Lincoln’s infamous speech, “The Gettysburg Address.” Read by Pat Conroy. Music and sound design was by Matthew Mann.

S8E16 - The Crow and the Pitcher by Aesop

53s · Published 03 Nov 12:44

Learn how necessity is the mother of invention in this Aesop story, “The Crow and the Pitcher,” that was read by Brian Panichelle. . Audio technician was Jacob Gorsich

S8E15 - Message Received by Joe Potts

8m · Published 27 Oct 09:00

Halloween is filled with many traditions and stories that can be spooky or fun. Learn what kind of tradition is exposed in “Message Received” that is written and read by Joe Potts. Audio Technician was Jacob Gorsich

S8E14 - Old Johnny Applesedd By Elizabeth Harrison

9m · Published 20 Oct 12:12

Real-life pioneer apple farmer John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, made it his mission to plant as many apples as he could so that no one would ever go hungry. Learn how he did it by listening to Pat Conroy read the story, “Johnny Appleseed” written by Elizabeth Harrison.

S8E13 - St. Callixtus written and read by Brendan Callahan

9m · Published 13 Oct 11:00

Stories of the saints can inspire us to live more holy lives. Listen to the story of St. Callixtus written and read by Brendan Callahan to learn more about his imperfect life and why he made forgiveness the main focus of his teachings before he was ultimately martyred. Audio Technician Jacob Gorsich

S8E12 - Amy's Question by T.S. Arthur

4m · Published 06 Oct 13:38

Listen to this heart-warming story of a mother explaining God’s magnificent creations of the moon and stars to her daughter in T. S. Arthur’s story, “Amy’s Question.” Read by Josee Hantz.

S8E11 - Time Enough at Last by Lynn Venable

17m · Published 22 Sep 11:52

Henry Bemis waited his whole life to finally read a book. Certain extreme circumstances make it seem like it might be finally possible. Listen to Lynn Venable’s story, “Time Enough at Last” to see what happens. Read by Dennis Jerz.

S8E10 - The Fox and the Grapes by Aesop

42s · Published 08 Sep 12:22

Why is it that we often don’t like what we can’t have? Listen as Dennis Jerz reads “The Fox and the Grapes” by Aesop.

S8E9 - Old Sultan by the Brothers Grimm

5m · Published 01 Sep 13:09

An old dog finds himself in a tight spot of choosing between master and friend. See what Old Sultan decides to do, in this story that was written by the Brothers Grimm and read by John Kenyon.

Door-to-Door Storytellers has 163 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 26:13:56. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 4th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 17th, 2024 11:41.