n this episode of Liddle Did I Know, David reflects on a turning point in his childhood—the discovery of Stockade, a boys’ program at Loudonville Community Church that offered him something he desperately needed: a sense of belonging.

Raised in a home ruled by his mother’s strict faith and a father’s quiet absence, David often felt caught between dogma and invisibility. But Stockade introduced a different rhythm—one where learning, teamwork, and fun replaced judgment and shame.

💡 Highlights from this episode:

• Nana’s quiet dignity and her refusal to return to non-Catholic churches after being shamed.
• The contrast between David’s mother’s religious fervor and his father’s emotional distance.
• Loudonville Community Church as a place of structure and unexpected harmony between mother and son.
• The discovery of Stockade: a program that combined Bible lessons with real-world skills like first aid, woodworking, camping, and fitness.
• Dodgeball, teamwork, and the feeling of being part of something—without ridicule or exclusion.
• Why Stockade felt like a second home and a rare sanctuary during turbulent childhood years.

✨ Takeaway: For David, Stockade wasn’t just a church program. It was a place to breathe, to belong, and to experience childhood without constant judgment. It was a reminder that faith and fellowship could be lived with joy, camaraderie, and purpose.

Background Music: Clear Waters by Kevin Macleod Projects — Kevin Macleod