https://worldchannel.org/show/stories-stage/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage
Sharing extraordinary tales of what it means to be human.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-never-the-same/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Never the Same
Often defined by turning points, we choose a path where nothing is ever the same again.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-what-we-wear/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - What We Wear
It's not about the clothes itself but how they represent who you are.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-sacred-circle/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Sacred Circle
As a symbol of life’s cyclical nature, the circle is important for many Native Americans.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/tickets-please-ptj49d/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Tickets, Please!
Tickets mean opportunity, but for what? Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-twists-and-turns/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Twists & Turns
Life doesn’t always follow a straight path.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/hell-or-high-water-bhgsor/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Hell or High Water
Stories of survival and determination. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-everyday-heroes/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Everyday Heroes
Some moments reveal the quiet power of showing up - for others, and for ourselves.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-lost-and-found-part-1/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Lost and Found Part 1
There’s nothing worse than losing something...and nothing more satisfying than finding it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-family-ties/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Family Ties
Sometimes, we are born into families that nurture us. And other times, we create our own.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-animal-companions/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Animal Companions
As we share life with our companions, they teach us about love, compassion, and mortality.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-stay-the-course/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Stay the Course
Staying in the game is hard. When you hang in there, the memories can last a lifetime.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-pets/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Pets
Pets can turn our lives completely upside down, but we wouldn’t trade them for anything.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-bucket-list/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Bucket List
A bucket list keeps track of our dreams, offering a deeply personal look at who we are.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-didnt-see-coming/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Didn't See That Coming
Challenges come as a total surprise.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-up-close-and-personal/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Up Close and Personal
Everyone has their own personal space...but sometimes, we have to share it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-first-impressions/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - First Impressions
Sometimes a first impression is dead on. But a snap judgment isn't always the best one.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/holiday-horror-vfzll2/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Holiday Horror
Holidays can be a source of joy, stress...or horror! Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-stand-up/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Stand Up
There are those moments when you have to stand up and speak out. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-sound-check/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Sound Check
Music - a chord strummed or a note belted out - has the power to define our narratives.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-perfect-match/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - A Perfect Match
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-special-occasion/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Special Occasion
From a birthday party to a wedding ceremony, special events can create lasting memories.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-giving-thanks/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Giving Thanks
Favorite stories about Thanksgiving, the holiday that has us giving thanks.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-one-way-or-another/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - One Way or Another
Dealing with challenges showed storytellers the strengths they never knew they had.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-funny-business/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Funny Business
Life’s unexpected twists prove that the best plans often go hilariously off track.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-changemakers/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Changemakers
Change is never easy. But if we try hard enough, we can make the world a better place.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-eureka/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Eureka!
Eureka! Sometimes that moment of personal discovery comes when you least expect it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-make-it-or-break-it/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Make It or Break It
Personal challenges come in all shapes and sizes. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-cast-your-vote/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Cast Your Vote
On Election Day, voters and candidates require creative thinking, integrity and courage.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-laughing-matters/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Laughing Matters
Sometimes, the best way to handle unexpected moments is to find the humor in them.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-tennessee-backroads/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Tennessee Backroads
From the heart of rural America, life in the country is simple...yet also complicated.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-for-the-greater-good/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - For the Greater Good
One person making a difference is difficult. By working together, we can change the world.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-taking-pride/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Taking Pride
Pride often begins with a moment of truth, and a choice to stand by it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-pride/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - PRIDE
There are all sorts of things people are proud of...even being true to who you are.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-raising-the-bar/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Raising the Bar
When setting a higher standard for yourself, the effect ripples to others around you.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-legacy/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Legacy
Reclaiming what’s lost isn’t just about the past -- it’s about rewriting the future.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-rain-shine/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Rain or Shine
When rain falls, sometimes you have to grab an umbrella and just do your very best.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-courage/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Courage
When you take a stand with resolve unwavering, that rapidly beating heart signals courage.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/chance-vcb2it/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Chance
Chance could mean possibilities, risk or opportunity. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-unexpected/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Unexpected
Big changes can happen when we least expect them. When they do, we have to improvise.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-love-hurts/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Love Hurts
Why isn't it easy to find the right person? No one knows the answer but we keep searching.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-rocky-top-remembers/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Rocky Top Remembers
Rocky top refers to a TN place that's tough to plant...yet fertile for great storytelling.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-you-only-live-once/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - You Only Live Once
What is a life worth living? Certainly a life well lived...because it only happens once.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-all-dressed-up/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - All Dressed Up
Our relationship with clothes encompasses a whirlwind of emotions...from envy to joy.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-on-the-road-again/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - On the Road Again
Some journeys take us across the world; others take us deeper into who we really are.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/oops-yi4lc7/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Oops
Surprise! Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-unfamiliar/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Unfamiliar
In our lives, we experience the unfamiliar. This means stepping out of our comfort zones.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-road-trip/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Road Trip
Road Trip! Take a ride on a journey that changed everything. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-new-chapter/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - New Chapter
How do you start a new chapter? With first times and everything that comes with it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-perfect-storm/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Perfect Storm
No one wants to be caught in a storm. Don't know when it'll hit but lessons to be learned.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-good-kind-of-trouble/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Good Kind of Trouble
The late John Lewis took pride in creating “good trouble.” These storytellers do too.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-curveball/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Curveball
Sometimes when we least expect it, life throws us a big, fat curveball.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-holidays-good-bad/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Holidays: The Good, The Bad
Holidays can bring unforgettable moments...or they can descend into nightmares.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-in-an-instant/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - In an Instant
Sometimes, fleeting moments define our existence.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-holiday-spirit/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Holiday Spirit
Top storytellers share stories that conjure the holiday spirit.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-be-the-change/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Be the Change
Change isn't only forged by the mighty; the bold actions of individuals often spark it.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-nine-to-five/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Nine-to-Five
Work can be a way to survive. But sometimes it's a nightmare, and other times a dream.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-silver-linings/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Silver Linings
When we miss the thing we want, the universe conspires to give us something extraordinary.
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https://worldchannel.org/special/stories-from-the-stage-pledge/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Growing Up Black: A Stories from the Stage Special
What does it mean to grow up Black in America, a country too often divided by race?
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-growing-up-black/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Growing Up Black
What does it mean to grow up Black in America, a country too often divided by race?
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-out-of-the-park/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Out of the Park
When the game gets personal, the stakes go beyond the scoreboard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/suitcase-stories-part-1-ucx54o/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Suitcase Stories Part 1
Coming to America. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-in-the-name-of-justice/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - In the Name of Justice
Standing up for justice means meeting opposition but courage can help justice prevail.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-growing-black-part-2/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Growing Up Black Part 2
Growing up Black in America means bonds, struggles, and all too often, unearned judgement.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-changed-forever/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Changed Forever 9/11
9/11 changed the world with people struggling to make sense of it and rebuild their lives.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-up-in-the-air/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Up in the Air
Some times, things up in the air can get a little scary until we touch down.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-being-asian/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Being Asian
We carry our histories, our hopes, and our humor into the search for belonging.
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https://worldchannel.org/show/stories-stage-podcast/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage: The Podcast
Featuring memorable STORIES FROM THE STAGE and what happened after tellers left the stage.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-close-quarters/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Close Quarters
Sharing space with others can test our limits. And sometimes, bring us joy too.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-dog-house/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - In the Dog House
Paying tribute to our canine companions and their culinary namesakes. Hosted by Mike Tow.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-brothers-and-sisters/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Brothers and Sisters
No matter how much time has elapsed, sibling connection is like the pieces of a puzzle.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-its-all-relative/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - It's All Relative
Family. Sometimes they choose us, sometimes we choose them.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/kitchen-confessions-ojc30c/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Kitchen Confessions
For some, cooking is a refuge. For others, it's a nightmare(!). Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-she-persisted/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - She Persisted
Through the whispers of doubt, nevertheless, they persisted.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-reckoning-and-repair/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Reckoning and Repair
Confronting the past can bring hope, healing, and a path toward justice.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-holiday-surprise/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Holiday Surprise
Holidays happen every year but they can bring an element of surprise. Hosted by Wes Hazard
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-cant-pick-your-family/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - You Can't Pick Your Family
Recalling the moments that redefine the meaning of family. Hosted by Wes Hazard.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-summertime/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Summertime
Sunny days and balmy nights...moments when anything was possible.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-experience/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Experience
It has often been said that experience is the best teacher.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-what-matters-most/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - What Matters Most
Some moments prompt us to pause and reflect, serving as gentle reminders of what truly matters most.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-the-bright-side/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - The Bright Side
Dark times are inevitable. When they happen, what can we do? Look at the brighter side!
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-at-the-scene/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - At the Scene
Some life-changing moments can happen only at the scene.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-resilience/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Resilience
Ethnically diverse Houston, TX is a community who has learned the fine art of resilience.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-culture-shock/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Culture Shock
Experiencing a new culture can make us feel like outsiders AND help us become more human.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-taking-flight/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Taking Flight
Some people are terrified of flying yet others can't wait to take off.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-above-and-beyond/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Above and Beyond
It's okay to lessen our expectations at times. But expecting more should be the norm.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-the-perfect-gift/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - The Perfect Gift
Whether giving or receiving, gifts have the power to bring a smile or even save a life.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-finding-family/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Finding Family
Some families are created when people welcome children into their hearts through adoption.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-all-mixed-up/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - All Mixed Up
When you live between cultures, searching for your place in the world can be a journey.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-what-i-did-for-love/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - What I Did for Love
In the name of love, we risk our hearts, our pride, and at times, everything.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-through-thick-and-thin/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Through Thick and Thin
When facing adversity, it's easy to believe that the universe is conspiring against us.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-the-power-of-name/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - The Power of Name
A given name is one we have no choice over. But they can provide us unexpected strength.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-take-stand/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Take a Stand
Sometimes, you have to stick up for yourself, or somebody else. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-off-the-press/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Off the Press
The flow of news never seems to end. Yet we rarely learn the story behind the story.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-living-soul/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Living Soul
Navigating the depths of human emotion can be a journey of discovering peace and purpose.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-challenge-accepted/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Challenge Accepted
A Stories from the Stage At-Home Edition around the COVID-19 pandemic.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-the-funny-side/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - The Funny Side
Life can be serious, but when the scars fade, sometimes we can find the funny side.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/stories-from-the-stage-missed-connections/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Missed Connections
At times, it can be hard to relate. But a missed connection can mean redemption, not loss.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-school-days-part-1/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - School Days: Teacher Tales
For teachers and students alike, school is a mighty struggle. Hosted by Theresa Okokon.
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https://worldchannel.org/episode/sfts-quick-judge/
WORLD Channel: Stories from the Stage - Quick to Judge
It takes seven seconds to judge someone. It takes even more time to change our opinions.
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