3909 The Innocents (Christmas Classic)

3909 The Innocents (Christmas Classic)

Author: UNSHACKLED! - Pacific Garden Mission December 13, 2025 Duration: 30:00

Holiday songs remind us that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. However, for some, it’s also the most challenging, as they grapple with unexpected news and make difficult decisions. Find out what one couple faced on the next 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: 100

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3886 David Astwood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:16
An accident as a teenager left David Astwood off balance. Don’t miss the unusual story of how someone came alongside to steady him…another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!
3885 Wings of an Angel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
While writing his magnum opus in a cabin out in the beautiful, remote wilderness, Doc encounters a couple of dangerous fugitives. Will he be able to convince them of what true freedom means before it’s too late? Find out…
3884 Edmond Smagge Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
His life started off with great loss and turmoil. So, Edmond Smagge spent years desperately searching for peace – first at home and then aimlessly across the country. He would finally encounter a peace that passes all un…
3883 Bob Phillips [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
He grew up without his mother and never heard his father say, “I love you.” So Bob Phillips found solace in alcohol. Hear the inspiring testimony of how he went from drunkenness to new life…another true dramatization on…
3882 Monica McKeen (PG) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
When her baby was born addicted to meth, Monica knew she needed to change dramatically for the sake of her daughter. Is such a transformation possible? Hear what happens when we bring you the true story of Monica McKeen,…
3881 Rose Woodberry (PG) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Rose Woodberry enjoyed a great job and hoped for a better life than her parents had. But the lure of parties and drugs tempts her to risk everything. Will she resist or give in to a life of addiction and loneliness? Find…
3880 Peter Marshall (Memorial Day Special) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Peter Marshall is revered for his inspirational preaching and service as the United States Senate Chaplain. When asked to address the Naval Academy, he changes his prepared message at the last minute, not knowing how pro…
3879 Julio Velasquez [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Julio Velasquez studied to be an agricultural scientist, and today he sows the imperishable seed, which for a time cost him the love of his family. Invite your friends to hear the unusual story of this man from Peru, ano…
3878 James Fickley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
He grew up without his father, but James Fickley had someone who stuck closer than a brother. Don’t miss this heartwarming story of God’s provision…another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!
3876 Milt Shirleson Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Part of the Navajo tribe, he was groomed to be a medicine man for his people. But would his own reckless use of hallucinatory drugs be his downfall? Join us for this compelling story of Milt Shirleson, another true drama…