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Approached by an ecumenical society representing many faiths, from Judeo-Christians to fellow members of First Nations, Harold R. Johnson agreed to host a group who wanted to hear him speak about the power of storytelling. This book is the outcome of that gathering. In The Power of Story, Johnson explains the role of storytelling in every aspect of human life, from personal identity to history and the social contracts that structure our societies, and illustrates how we can direct its potential to re-create and reform not only our own lives, but the life we share.

Every. Story. Matters. We launched the RFP Podcast by sharing stories and connecting over shared experiences. We never want to lose the importance of each and every story, so we invite you to join us as we get back to storytelling. Each episode will dive into someone's story as told by them in their own voice. Visit rfpnetwork.org to get started recording and telling your story and yours could be one shared right here on The Power of a Story Podcast.

The Taj Mahal is the world's most famous monument to love, but behind its marble perfection lies a far darker story of ambition, betrayal, and absolute power. This show excavates the life of Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor who ruled from 1628 to 1658, and the brutal politics that built—and nearly destroyed—the Mughal Empire. Join hosts Lucas and Luna as they trace Shah Jahan's rise from a rebellious prince to the architect of the Peacock Throne, his military campaigns against the Deccan sultanates and the Portuguese at Hooghly, and his obsession with architecture that produced the Taj...

Brought to you by Penguin. What seems impossible can become possible through du’a In The Power of Du’a, Sunday Times bestselling author and revert, Aliyah Umm Raiyaan takes you on a journey that shows how faith and practising du’a (a personal supplication) can transform your life...

Stories are a powerful way to learn about ourselves and others. They come in all different forms, written, visual, musical, and personal. Lucinda and her guests discuss stories in all these forms.

From the birth of the house of Windsor in 1917, its leading women - Queen Mary, the Queen Mother, the Duchess of Windsor and Queen Elizabeth II - faced abdication and assassination, revolution and the rise of fascism, the threat of invasion and all-out war. Their sartorial decisions, alongside those of their royal husbands, projected power and perpetuity, diplomacy and defiance.

Corporations post record profits while families, seniors, and small businesses juggle groceries, rent, and the power bill. Gaslit uncovers how state-sanctioned monopolies, shareholder-first decisions, and law-written “fees” quietly inflate our costs—then turns the mic to the people living the fallout. Hosted by Tommy Housman, each episode weaves raw stories with plain-language policy to expose how lobbying and legislation drive prices up, suppress cheaper options, and push disconnections—while pointing to fixes communities can win. This isn’t abstract economics. It’s survival, ...

Southwest Power Stories is a podcast from La Plata Electric that explores how energy connects our communities across the Southwest. Each month, we share cooperative updates, regional power stories, and real-world examples of how the co-op is supporting local people, nonprofits, and communities. Through conversations with energy experts, community partners, and members, we dive into the ideas, challenges, and innovations shaping our energy future. At LPEA, we believe stories inform, connect, and empower. This podcast is our space to share what's happening, why it matters, and how we're working ...

The Power of Stories is a new podcast BY women, ABOUT women, and FOR women. In this podcast, we are inviting courageous women from around the world to share the experiences that are shaping their path to empowerment. In each episode, you will hear stories that remind YOU that you are not alone…stories about resilience, overcoming fears, pursuing your dreams.. AND believing in yourself. This podcast is hosted by... Sharon Kathryn D’Agostino, a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women and girls everywhere, and founder of the storytelling platform, SayItForward.org and.... Yodit Kifle...

“Thoroughly engrossing . . . a spirited, suspenseful, economically told tale whose significance is manifest and whose pace never flags.” —The Wall Street Journal From The New York Times–bestselling author of The Ghost Map and Extra Life, the story of a pirate who changed the world Henry...

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Switzerland's story is far more than chocolate, banks, and alpine tranquility. This show peels back the myth of a peaceful, neutral nation to reveal a history forged in war, innovation, and ruthless pragmatism. From the legendary oath of the Rütlischwur in 1291—when three forest cantons defied the Habsburgs—to the brutal battles of Morgarten and Sempach that carved a confederation out of feudal chaos, Lucas and Luna guide listeners through centuries of struggle. Explore the Swiss Reformation under Zwingli and Calvin, which turned Zurich and Geneva into ...

THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR ONE OF THE ECONOMIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER From the master storyteller and internationally bestselling author - the story of humanity from prehistory to the present day, told through the one thing all humans have in common: family...

Venezuela was once the wealthiest nation in Latin America, its economy built on the world's largest oil reserves. Today, it is a byword for collapse: hyperinflation, mass emigration, and a humanitarian crisis. The Story of Venezuela: Oil, Power, and Collapse traces this dizzying arc from the colonial era to the present. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the oil industry under Juan Vicente Gómez, the dictatorship of Marcos Pérez Jiménez, the oil boom of the 1970s, and the Chavez and Maduro eras. They explore the origins of the nation's deep inequality, the impact of Dutch ...

Oman: a name that conjures frankincense, desert forts, and a maritime empire that once rivaled Portugal and Britain. From the ancient kingdom of Magan, whose copper and diorite fueled Mesopotamian civilization, to the rise of the Yaruba dynasty that expelled the Portuguese from Muscat in 1650, this show charts Oman's extraordinary arc. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the Omani empire's golden age under the Al Bu Said dynasty, when fleets dominated the Indian Ocean from Zanzibar to Gujarat, and slave-trading networks stretched across the Swahili Coast. We delve into the Ibadi imamate's ...

From the first encounters between Indigenous peoples and European explorers to the quiet emergence of a modern global power, The Story of Canada traces the complex history of North America's northern half. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through millennia of change: the sophisticated societies of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, the arrival of Norse explorers at L'Anse aux Meadows, and the epic struggles between New France and British colonies. Delve into the Seven Years' War, the Quebec Act, the War of 1812, and the fragile union that created the Dominion of Canada in 1867. Follow the ...

Spain's trajectory from Roman province to global superpower is a story of extremes: convivencia and Inquisition, Reconquista and empire, golden age and decline. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the layers of Iberian history, from the Islamic caliphate of Córdoba and the Alhambra's last sigh to the Catholic Monarchs' unification, the expulsion of Jews and Muslims, and the flood of American silver that bankrolled the Habsburgs. They explore how the Treaty of Tordesillas divided the world, how the Spanish Road became a lifeline for an empire on which the sun never set, and how the defeat ...

From the archipelago's first Yamato rulers to the economic miracle of the postwar era, Japan's story is one of dramatic transformation. Lucas and Luna guide you through the rise of the samurai class during the Heian period, the brutal yet unifying Tokugawa shogunate that enforced two centuries of sakoku isolation, and the Meiji Restoration's race to industrialize. They explore the cultural flowering of Zen Buddhism, tea ceremony, and ukiyo-e woodblock prints, and grapple with Japan's imperial ambitions in Manchuria and the Pacific War. Key figures like Oda Nobunaga, Tokugawa Ieyasu, and ...

From the ancient Berber kingdoms to the Alaouite dynasty that still rules today, Morocco's story is a tapestry of trade, faith, and imperial ambition. Lucas and Luna guide you through the rise of the Idrisids, the first Islamic dynasty, and the golden age of the Almoravids and Almohads, whose empires stretched from Spain to sub-Saharan Africa. Explore the intellectual brilliance of Fez and Marrakesh, the trans-Saharan gold and salt routes, and the strategic port of Tangier that drew Phoenicians, Romans, and Portuguese. Witness the Saadian sultans who crushed the Songhai Empire at Tondibi, the ...

From the medieval kingdom of Raška to the modern-day Republic of Serbia, this podcast traces the turbulent story of a nation at the crossroads of East and West. Lucas and Luna guide listeners through the rise of the Nemanjić dynasty, the glory of Stefan Dušan's Serbian Empire, and the fateful defeat at the Battle of Kosovo (1389) that sealed Ottoman domination for centuries. They explore the epic resistance led by Karađorđe and Miloš Obrenović during the Serbian Revolution, the creation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes after World War I, and the violent breakup of ...

From the rise of the Rurik dynasty to the fall of the Soviet Union, Russia’s history is a saga of autocracy, expansion, and revolution — a story that still shapes global politics today. Lucas and Luna guide you through the tangled roots of the Kievan Rus’, the Mongol yoke that forged a distinct identity, and the Ivan the Terrible’s reign of terror. They explore the Romanovs’ three centuries of imperial ambition, from Peter the Great’s Westernizing reforms to Catherine the Great’s enlightened despotism — and the serfdom that fueled it all. The narrative turns to the 19th century...