3915 Rigo Dominguez Part 1

3915 Rigo Dominguez Part 1

Author: UNSHACKLED! - Pacific Garden Mission January 24, 2026 Duration: 30:00

Rigo Dominguez is abandoned by his biological father and struggles through life without a positive role model. His friends tell him that selling drugs is the only way to escape his Chicago neighborhood, while his mother suggests a different choice. Learn what path he chooses 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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3917 Clinton Goodwin Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Why would a man go from toting a Bible to toting a gun? Clinton Goodwin will explain how he went to San Quentin for armed robbery. Don’t miss this true dramatization coming soon from the Classic files of “Unshackled!”
3916 Rigo Dominguez Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Rigo Dominguez was abandoned by his father, and he tries to numb that trauma with drugs and alcohol, which lands him in jail after jail. Will his felony convictions haunt him forever, or is there a path to forgiveness? H…
3914 Ben Budde [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
Ben Budde dreams of becoming a rock star, and when he joins a band, he quickly falls into a lifestyle full of temptations. What will save him from his depression and addiction? Find out the answer on the next Unshackled!
3913 Shawn McGill Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
A wealthy drug dealer gave up everything he’d earned to follow the Lord. That was easy compared to the real challenge – teasing and threats from his old friends. How did he stay strong when everyone wanted him to fall? F…
3912 Shawn McGill Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
A man from a broken home vowed to do whatever it took to get rich. Friends envied his sports cars and party lifestyle, but what he really wanted was peace. After years of living lavishly, how could he settle down? Stay t…
3911 New Year’s Eve at the Lighthouse Classic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
An Emergency Weather Alert is issued in this “New Year’s Eve at the Lighthouse” Classic. Come join us at our own Pacific Garden Mission on such a night and experience yourselves what occurs for our staff. Subzero temps,…
3910 Boutique Noel (Santa's Toyshop Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
It was Christmas all year ‘round for the Snows, who dedicated their lives to running the festive Christmas shop. But were the “magical” trappings of the season keeping them from an even greater miracle? Find out on this…
3909 The Innocents (Christmas Classic) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 coupl…
3908 A Silent Night (Christmas Special) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
On the frozen fields of Flanders, 1914, war’s brutality silenced hope—until a single carol broke through. On Christmas Day, enemies became brothers, sharing songs and peace in No Man’s Land. But could this fragile truce…
3907 75th Anniversary Special [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:59
Unshackled is the longest-running audio program ever produced, with nearly 4,000 true stories about people encountering God. Ever wonder why this audio drama has lasted so long when so many other radio dramas have faded…