3906 Thanks But No Thanks (Giving)

3906 Thanks But No Thanks (Giving)

Author: UNSHACKLED! - Pacific Garden Mission November 22, 2025 Duration: 30:00

What really happened at the very first Thanksgiving? It wasn’t just corn and kindness — it was a battle of ideas about freedom, faith, and survival. This holiday, one family learns that history still speaks, as their own Thanksgiving table becomes the scene of conflict… and redemption. Join us for this special episode of Unshackled!


For over seven decades, UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas has been crafting sound-rich narratives from the true accounts of individuals who found themselves in the darkest of places. This podcast goes beyond the original broadcasts to offer a deeper, more textured experience. Each episode dramatizes a genuine story of personal crisis and profound change, performed with a full cast and immersive sound design that has become the program's signature. What you'll hear are not fictional tales, but real-life journeys through addiction, loss, and despair, culminating in moments of unexpected grace and redemption. We also pull back the curtain, sharing insights and lesser-known historical details about the production itself and the enduring legacy of this unique ministry. It’s a blend of powerful storytelling and fascinating background, all centered on the transformative hope that has resonated with listeners for generations. Tune in for a listening experience that is as historically significant as it is emotionally compelling, continuing its run as the longest continuously produced audio drama.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas
Podcast Episodes
3938 "Angela" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
Drugs and alcohol made Angela feel invincible, but her life ends up a wreck – both physically and figuratively – what’s left for her? Hear all about it when you bring you this original story, coming soon on UNSHACKLED!
3937 Donna Bossert [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:18
How would you feel if your mother put you in one stranger’s home after another, strangers who mistreated you? Donna Bossert will give the answer in her true testimony coming soon on “Unshackled!”
3936 Ben-Hur Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:50
The arena is set. He will face his betrayer, Messala, in a chariot race where the prize is pride and the cost is death. But will his quest for revenge lead him to ruin, or to a life-changing encounter with the Prince of…
3935 Ben-Hur Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:55
A young prince is stripped of his family, his freedom, and his name—and cast into chains by the power of Rome. Driven by injustice and fueled by hatred, Judah Ben-Hur fights to survive…unaware that a brief encounter with…
3934 Miles Koberstein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:15
One broken promise. One reckless spiral. And one decision that changed everything. When Miles Koberstein faced a quiet moral crossroads, he discovered a strength greater than his failure. Hear his unforgettable true stor…
3933 Bill & Barb Akright [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:07
Bill Akright followed a plan for his life until an accident nearly killed him. Then he met someone with a better plan. Invite others to hear this gripping dramatization, another true testimony coming soon on Unshackled!
3932 The Landmark (Memorial Day Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:01
On Memorial Day, we remember our ancestral roots. But what happens when roots are placed in shaky ground? Stay tuned as we bring you an original holiday special called “The Landmark,” coming soon, on Unshackled!
3931 Floyd Plumb Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
He ran away from home at age five and again at 25. But the second time Floyd Plumb found what he was searching for. Don’t miss the insight of this unusual, true testimony coming soon—another dramatization from Unshackled…
3930 Anne Martin (PG) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:10
Anne Martin gave her heart to God when she was a little girl. But growing up in a home filled with abuse made her wonder if God had forgotten her. Would she ever be able to forgive her stepfather and experience peace and…
3929 Curtis Farrar [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
He was making three-thousand dollars a day dealing in drugs. Curtis Farrar thought he was at the top of the world. But soon, he found he was at the end of himself. Don't miss this compelling true story, on the next UNSHA…