The Faithful Storyteller: Finding Jesus in Stories Around the World

Mo Reynolds
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Join Mo Reynolds, a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival, as she shares weekly folk tales from around the world and then invites us to look for principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus was a master storyteller and used stories to connect with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of ways. Stories can help us see the truth and light of Christ in all things and invite Him more fully into our own stories.

Episodes

  1. The Thunder God's Son: A Story from Peru

    2H AGO

    The Thunder God's Son: A Story from Peru

    Welcome to a new kind of podcast--a place where take folk and fairy tales and find connections to Christ. This week we travel to Peru and enjoy a fun story that teaches us about generosity, confidence, and love.

    16 min
  2. Choosing to Laugh: Jack the Robber

    02/24/2025

    Choosing to Laugh: Jack the Robber

    This week's episode is a "Jack Tale" from the Appalacian mountains. I found this story in a book by ⁠Donald Davis⁠, a master storyteller and an old friend of Jack. Jack tales came to America from the United Kingdom and there are hundreds of variations. I hope you enjoy mine! Some stories have deep messages, and some are just for a laugh. Pure happy laughter is a fruit of the Spirit. Along with Jack's tale I share a story from Elder Wirthlin about the blessing of humor. You can read it HERE. Learn more about Jack's stories⁠ HERE⁠.

    15 min
  3. Keeping Promises: The King of the Golden Mountain

    02/14/2025

    Keeping Promises: The King of the Golden Mountain

    This week's story is a lesser known Grimm's Tale. It has all the classic twists and turns--strange people in the woods, broken promises, enchanted castles, and invisible cloaks. I also share a story about keeping promises and explore why we make and keep promises with God. Click the links to learn more about stories from the Brothers Grimm and the beautiful country of Germany! Germany: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/germany Brothers Grimm: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Brothers-Grimm Activities to explore more! https://annatyszka.blogspot.com/2020/06/the-grimm-brothers-activities-and.html

    19 min
  4. The Tiger's Bride

    02/07/2025

    The Tiger's Bride

    A folk tale from India that includes accidentally marrying a tiger and a daring rescue by three brother wetting their pants. This story was inspired by a tale I found in this⁠BOOK⁠. Learn more about India: ⁠https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/countries/article/india⁠ ⁠https://www.theflavorbender.com/sri-lankan-chicken-curry/⁠ ⁠https://www.activityvillage.co.uk/india⁠

    16 min
  5. The Twelve Brothers: A Story of Seasons

    01/24/2025

    The Twelve Brothers: A Story of Seasons

    This is a story from the Czech Republic that reminds us of the power of gratitude and the joy that we can find in each season--if we look for it. God teaches us different lessons in each phase of life and we can feel His love in the darkest of winters.

    13 min
  6. The Power of Accepting Ourselves

    01/24/2025

    The Power of Accepting Ourselves

    This conversation with Elysia Olsen includes stories of best efforts, funny failures, and a folk tale that teaches us the power of loving ourselves exactly as we are. . .exactly as God loves us.

    30 min
  7. What is True Friendship?

    01/24/2025

    What is True Friendship?

    We have a special guest this week! Natalie Buxton comes to share a story of friendship. Mo shares a story of friendship from the Lenape tribe and then we talk about how we become true friends with Jesus Christ.

    26 min
  8. Kisses and Thorns

    01/17/2025

    Kisses and Thorns

    What does "Happily Ever After" really look like? This braided story takes a look at what comes after the happily every after and examines how love is a choice we make every day. It is also a choice God makes every day. Aren't we lucky He chooses to love us?

    19 min
  9. I Don't Dance, I Don't Sing

    01/17/2025

    I Don't Dance, I Don't Sing

    We often think we can't "dance" or "sing" because we don't do it like anyone else. But, God has given us each our very own beat. We just have to find it and follow it in the way only we can.

    18 min
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Join Mo Reynolds, a featured storyteller at the National Storytelling Festival, as she shares weekly folk tales from around the world and then invites us to look for principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Jesus was a master storyteller and used stories to connect with a wide variety of people in a wide variety of ways. Stories can help us see the truth and light of Christ in all things and invite Him more fully into our own stories.

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