10 episodes
Tell Us A Story Redman Productions LLC
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- Society & Culture
Welcome to Tell Us A Story, the podcast dedicated to the stories that connect us through our shared life experiences as well as the stories that reveal the sometimes stark differences. Only by truly listening to one another can we bridge the gaps that divide us and foster empathy, respect, and kindness with one another.
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Life in Mongolia: My Journey in Peace Corps
When one hears about someone entering the Peace Corp it is often assumed that it is a young adult, probably
just out of college. Darcy Maier had dreamed of being in the Peace Corp from an early age, shortly after its founding. But for Darcy the experience did not happen in her 20’s but instead in her 60’s.
Darcy shares her story of how this program is changing her and what it means to her as she is still actively participating in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia.
To learn more about her adventure please read her blog: https://mongolianyarns.wordpress.com/
If you would like to learn more about the Peace Corp visit their site: https://www.peacecorps.gov/
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Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Mongolian Throat Singing Chants
Mongolian intersection sounds by Tim Kahn
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Skating on Thin Ice: A Woman’s Life in Academia
Jan Powers is Professor Emerita of Interdisciplinary Studies
and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Gettysburg College. In this story Jan shares the challenges she faced being a female in academia. Jan began her career as a college professor in the late 1960’s. Archaic rules from the depression era as well as the cultural biases of the time only served as motivation for her to push the boundaries in her forty-nine-year career in higher education. Jan’s passion for teaching and strong determination are clear throughout her story.
After retirement she did not slow down. For glimpse of her on-going activities read this article in the Gettysburg Connection.
Books by Jan Powers
Blossoms on the Olive Tree: Israeli and Palestinian Women Working for Peace
Kites over the Mango Tree: Restoring Harmony between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat
Circles on the Mountain: Bosnian Women in the Twenty-First Century
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Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Haratanaya Sree by Veena Kinhal
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Growing Up as an Undocumented Immigrant
At age three Ivana Lopez Espinosa and her family entered the country as undocumented immigrants. In this story she chronicles some of her experiences, both uplifting and heartbreaking, that
she encountered along the way. Some people placed roadblocks and discouragement in her path. Other people were her advocates and supporters that guided and encouraged her along the way. To date she has successfully earned her master’s degree at age 21 and is dedicated to being an advocate for others in the same situation she found herself in as a child.
Learn more about :
Center for Public Service at Gettysburg College
Painted Turtle Farm
C-PTSD
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Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Reya by Kosta T
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If You Mess Up, Clean Up
Pastor David Roberts Sr., Pastor of Amos Tabernacle Church Of God In Christ outside Gettysburg, PA, demonstrates through his story what it means to him to live a life of responsibility. His grandfather told him when he was young “If you mess up, clean up.” That has been one of his guiding principles as he cares for his family, his faith community, and the community at large. In January of 2024 Pastor Roberts received the Living the Dream Award from the YWCA of Gettysburg and Adams County and the United Way of Adams County.
For more information about Tell Us A Story visit our website at: https://tellusastory.info
Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Upper Room by Flying
Cloud is licensed under a Orphan Work License.
Blues_Gospel_Beat by HoliznaCC0
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Grab Hold of Hope
Dr. Teresa Smallwood, the James Franklin Kelly and Hope Eyster Kelly Associate Professor of Public Theology at United Lutheran Seminary, shares the story of her life from growing up poor in rural North Carolina, to practice law and ultimately landing as a seminary professor.
Dr. Smallwood emphasizes the importance of hope, and the inspiration she received from her mother that has encouraged
her every step of the way.
Read Dr. Smallwood’s biography for more information about her
work and studies.
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Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Story-Crash by Koi-discovery
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I Will Not be Silenced
In this episode the Reverend Terrence McCarthy shares his ongoing effort to face and adapt to the challenges present in the last eight years of his life after a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and a stroke. He shares why he personally no longer likes the word recovery and why he prefers to focus instead on the power of persistence and striving.
Read Terrence’s article in Living Lutheran titled Something New Emerges.
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at: https://tellusastory.info
Music and SFX Credits
Show open and closing: Evil-flowers by Koi-discovery
Burning Purple by Mr Smith
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