A Classic RISK! episode from our early years that first ran in May of 2013, when Brady Dale, Elna Baker and Marjorie Winther shared stories at the 4/20/13 RISK! Live show in Philly hosted by First Person Arts. 

🎧Live Story: The Prayer by Brady Dale

After a streak of bad luck with women, Brady tries ancient Christian practices, like the mantra-like repetition of a pilgrim's prayer and self-flagellation with a belt. 

keywords: flogging, mortification of the flesh, ascetic practice, pilgrim’s prayer 

🎧Live Story: Jump by Elna Baker

Elna longs for luminous love and finally meets someone who sparks it—only to freeze at the leap. Elna learns the key to love isn’t magic, it’s a person who stays.

keywords: phosphorescent love, falling in love, emotional intimacy, fear of love, real connection, unrequited love, letting go.

🎧Live Story: My Own Life by Marjorie Winther

When marriage ends after her husband is arrested for trying to meet up for sex with a 13-year old girl, Marjorie puts her life back together and embraces polyamory.

keywords: polyamory, child molester, secrets and lies, divorce, 

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