Stories With Mo

Jack tales are so fun, and this one is centered on food. . so that makes it even more fun. Two listeners chime in about a past story to kick off this episode. I love hearing from you! You can send me your answers to this episode's question too and maybe you'll be a part of my next episode. Send your recording to me through my website: www.moreynolds.com or through Instagram (@missmoreynolds) or Facebook (@mostoryteller) Keep telling stories!

When I was doing a workshop last week, we talked about the Billy Goats Gruff story and I asked the question, "If the biggest billy goat knew he could beat the troll, why didn't he just go across the bridge first??" This story is the answer to that question. 

This episode features thoughts from our listeners! If you would like to be a part of the podcast, send a voice recording to [email protected]. There will be question at the end of the story. . . I'd love to hear your answer! Keep telling stories.

Much love,
Mo.

This is a complicated story. . and there are LOTS of versions out there. This is my spin on it. I think it is a story that teaches us the dangers of trying to hold on to something too hard and losing it. This episode is my first to highlight a recording from a listener! I want to hear from you! What do you think the stories are about? Did a story I told remind you of a story from your life? I want to hear it! Send in a recording to [email protected] and you might hear yourself on the podcast. Keep telling stories!

This is a very old story that has versions based in lots of different cultures. But they all have one thing in common: Be grateful for what you have. . . or you could lose it. 

This story is orginally from Nigeria. But, I heard it in America, told by the great storyteller, Laura Simms. I have changed it a bit, but the heart of the story stays the same: Don't be afraid to dance and sing. . . sometimes you already are. 

As a part of Black History Month, I wanted to share a Brer Rabbit story--and one where the rabbit learns a hard lesson for once. Brer Rabbit stories are a part of a collection of stories the enslaved people of Africa brought with them, shared, and passed down. They often carried the message of something small outsmarting something big and powerful. Some of these stories, as well as other wonderful folk tales of the enslaved African people are found in a wonderful book, The People Could Fly, by Virginia Hamilton. It is full of fantastic stories. You can learn more about HERE. 

This is my first episode of a Sunday story. My stories on Sundays will be a little different than the rest of my stories. I thought I would start with one of my most favorite stories about Jesus. I hope you enjoy it and I hope you feel Him when you need peace. 

This isn't a story about the big guy that delivers Christmas presents. This is another Claus entirely, my own version of a lesser known Hans Christian Anderson story. Just a warning: it's a little dark. Mr. Anderson had a dark sense of humor I guess. Learn more about Hans Christian Anderson HERE. Thanks for tuning in and remember to keep sharing stories! 

Today's fairy tale comes from Germany. They create wonderful fairy tales in Germany!! This story deals with twelve dancing princesses, which is baffling the King, since he's locking them in their room every night. Why does he hate dancing? Well, that's another part of the story. Thanks for tuning in. Megan Hicks has a wonderful version of this story. You can find it here. 

John Henry is a true story that has passed into myth and legend. . . but the message is still true and real. Learn more about him here!