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UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas

UNSHACKLED! - Pacific Garden Mission

Real people, real stories, stirring dramatic accounts of hopelessness…and the hope that changes everything. These are UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas, with the award-winning storytelling that"s been unique to UNSHACKLED! Ministries for more than 70 years -- but this time, with a behind-the-scenes look. So join us as we dramatize true stories of transformation and share lesser-known details that have made us the longest running audio drama in history.

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All Episodes

32:05

3926 Thomas Graumann Part 2

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/04/11

As a child, Thomas Graumann was put on a train to save his life. As a man, he was put on a mission to save other lives. Don’t miss the conclusion of his inspiring testimony, another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

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30:00

3925 Thomas Graumann Part 1

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/04/04

As a boy, he escaped World War Two when he traveled by train to a strange country and never saw his parents again. Don’t miss the remarkable story of Tom Graumann, how his life was saved ... another true dramatization coming soon from Unshackled!

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29:51

3924 The Stone Mason's Daughter

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/03/28

What happens when the most guarded grave in Jerusalem is suddenly vacant? Authorities demand silence. Witnesses refuse. And one young woman discovers the truth can’t be sealed in stone. Find out about that truth on the next Unshackled!

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28:58

3923 Paul Gautchi

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/03/21

Paul Gautchi was one of the victims of the Vietnam War who made it home. Pessimism and betrayal drove him away from his upbringing, and a devastating discovery would either make him… or break him. Don’t miss his true story on UNSHACKLED!

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27:00

3922 The Gambler

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/03/14

Sean is a struggling college student who spends more time betting on sports games than he does going to classes. Will his March Madness bets eliminate his debts, or will his bookie reveal his secrets? Find out what happens on the next Unshackled!

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30:02

3921 David Hicks Part 2

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/03/07

When David Hicks left the Army as a sergeant, he had no idea that he would one day be a Major General. Don’t miss the conclusion of his remarkable testimony, another true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

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30:31

3920 David Hicks Part 1

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/02/28

How does a young black man succeed in today’s world? You’ll hear the answer in the first part of David Hicks two-part testimony, a man who became a two-star general and Chief Chaplain of the U.S. Army. Don’t miss this true dramatization coming soon on Unshackled!

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29:54

3919 Lawrence Durfee Classic

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/02/21

Lawrence Durfee was fired up to be wealthy when he was set on fire for a different purpose. Don’t miss his compelling testimony, another true dramatization coming soon from the Classic files of Unshackled!

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32:02

3918 Phillis DeWitt (PG)

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/02/14

Already scarred, Phillis Dewitt entered the foster care system as a teenager, where she encountered even more sexual abuse. Will she ever escape her predators? Will she ever be freed from the secrets she keeps? Don’t miss this powerful story on the next Unshackled!

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30:00

3917 Clinton Goodwin Classic

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/02/07

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!”

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30:00

3916 Rigo Dominguez Part 2

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/01/31

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? Hear his true-life story on the next Unshackled!

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30:00

3915 Rigo Dominguez Part 1

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/01/24

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!

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30:00

3914 Ben Budde

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/01/17

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!

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30:00

3913 Shawn McGill Part 2

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/01/10

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? Find out in Part two of the true story of Shawn McGill, soon, on Unshackled!

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30:00

3912 Shawn McGill Part 1

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2026/01/03

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 tuned for part one of the true story of Shawn McGill, soon, on Unshackled!

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30:00

3911 New Year’s Eve at the Lighthouse Classic

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2025/12/27

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, freezing people, a suicidal caller, and a woman out partying will all make their way through our doors to bring you this listener favorite, coming soon on UNSHACKLED!

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30:00

3910 Boutique Noel (Santa's Toyshop Classic)

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2025/12/20

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 listener-favorite holiday classic, The Noel Boutique, coming soon on UNSHACKLED!

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30:00

3909 The Innocents (Christmas Classic)

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2025/12/13

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!

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30:00

3908 A Silent Night (Christmas Special)

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2025/12/06

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 withstand the dawn? Discover the miracle of courage, faith, and the light of hope all on the next Unshackled!

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29:59

3907 75th Anniversary Special

UNSHACKLED! Audio Dramas ·

2025/11/29

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 into history? You’ll find out why on our 75th Anniversary Special on the next Unshackled!

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