Appalachia’s Storyteller: Trouble on Thunderhead Mountain

[@thomasthibedeau]

Absolutely a beautiful story. Never be cross with your brother for Jesus is there.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@tinylichau1529]

Wish I could find a church that still sings these old songs. I grew up on these old songs in our church and I sure do miss it

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s still some churches like that in these mountains

[@paulhiebert1887]

What a great story, brought the hairs on my neck up. I was told what I believe to be this story by a Roman Catholic Priest and a Rabbi in the Saint Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada on December 12th 1989 when I was taken there for an MRI on my neck after a multiple truck accident. My right lower leg was bent awkwardly around the gear shift in the cab over 1 ton that I was driving delivering plumbing supplies to a retirement home that was being constructed. Both EMT's were certain that it was broken and I had no reason to doubt that. They took me to the emergency at the nearest hospital and told the x-ray tech that it was broken. I laid on that hard table while he took many many x-rays of my bruised and swollen leg. He finally came out and said that he wasn't going to take anymore x-rays because I would be glowing in the dark and there wasn't a single crack or break he could see. He then asked if I was sore anywhere else while he had me on the table and I told him that my back was aching, probably from the hard table and my neck was also feeling stiff and sore. He took an x-ray of my back first and said that it looked like I might have quite a few crushed vertebrae in my back, the top three lumbar and the lower three cervical. He then proceeded to x-ray my neck and he came out and urgently told me not to move as he was grabbing some sand bags to put around my neck. My initial reaction was to sit up but quickly went back flat when he screamed don't move!!! As he placed the sand bags around my neck and secured me to the backboard, he said that my neck was definitely fractured but he couldn't tell how bad and that he was going to send me to the Saint B. For a thorough MRI of my entire spine and my right leg. That was at 9:15am and I had to wait until 6:30am for an ambulance to arrive. If was -48°f that day (coldest day in Winnipeg 's history) and a lot of the ambulances couldn't start and were massively understaffed due to so many people unable or unwilling to come to work that day. When I finally arrived they took me up and I was given a MRI scan they took me out and told me that they called the Nuerosurgeon because my neck was definitely broken and incredibly swollen in between C1 and C 5 vertebrae. They asked if I was religious because they had a Priest and a Rabbi who could come in and pray for me. I said that I would appreciate it if one of them would. They both came in and prayed for me. I felt a really peaceful calm come over me and the doc arrived and asked me to squeeze his hands and he said that he was surprised by how much I was able to squeeze. He asked when the MRI took place (about 45 minutes before) and he requested another to see if anything has changed since then. It was almost back to normal. The doctor said that he figured that something was up because it wouldn't be humanly possible for me to squeeze his hands as tight as I did. He ordered another MRI in another hour to compare. He returned after that and said that it was nothing short of a miracle for it to do that. They fitted me with a halo neckbrace and took me back down to emergency to await for an ambulance to return me to the other hospital as they didn't have a bed available for me there. As I was waiting the Priest came around and said that the doctor told him that the prayers must have worked. I thanked him and said that I hope that you and the Rabbi won't argue over who's prayer was the one that created the miracle. He laughed and said no, we both know that God hears all that believe in him and that is the foundation of our friendship. He then told the story of the two preachers who had a bad struggle between them and how the one gave up his life to save the others grandchild. The Rabbi came around and I said the same joke to him and he told me the same story. When I thanked them both for being there in my darkest hour, they both had replied that God's house has many rooms and all who believe in him will be welcomed and that all credit goes to God he is good and blessed me that day. I saw them a few years ago in the seniors retirement home that I was supposed to deliver to that day to visit a childhood friend's dad who was a resident of the home. They remembered me and both were residents of the home themselves. They were both in their early 90's but still kept themselves busy helping people with their spiritual needs and enjoying their friendship.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

What a beautiful story of the power of faith and prayer 🙏 thank you for sharing your story

[@irenebecker4815]

Wow, what a story! That's a TV movie. Thanks for affirming the power of prayer and telling your story.

[@thewoods9359]

WOW God is good every day and he’s on time 🙏🏾

[@dalewoodall788]

That is a heck of a story. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Preciate you brother Dale, have a great weekend!

[@dalewoodall788]

Anytime Brother. You are a great Teacher, Musician, and Story Teller. Keep up the great work!

[@christieneal3392]

First second and third time. Such a beautiful story and such a beautiful rendition of it❤

[@dayspringhomestead999]

Brought tears to my eyes too!

[@billfisher4156]

❤❤❤

[@melissavancleave8686]

Another wonderful story of strong faithful men, who put faith and family first. Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma'am

[@vickismith3052]

What great story it doesn't matter what religion you are we all believe in god the all mighty that preacher saved the little one but sad he lost his❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Theres a powerful message in this story

[@janetmcclure8568]

Okay, I could listen to your story telling all day. It's not only the wonderful stories, It's your voice and accent that keeps my attention.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much mrs. Janet. I appreciate your kind words ma'am

[@debboyea9567]

Oh my gosh I loved this. Towards the end I felt like I couldn't breathe hoping that grandbaby was going to be saved and the man who saved her would live! 😢😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much and im happy you watched til the end!

[@KoolT]

My grandmother was a midwife in Fancy Gap. And medicine woman

[@haroldjoyce7166]

😢OH, what a wonderful story ❤ I wish I could go back in time and see all these beautiful souls that struggled so hard to survive but had a meaningful life ❤ WE are traveling too fast and do not know our destination! ,SLOW down my brother and look at the beginning . Trust your savior 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@thecrone7964]

E P I C !!!!! Thank you! 👍👍👍👍👍 I love it when a religious leader finds religion.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏 Preciate you!

[@annanorth7997]

This was an amazing story! As a child, my parents made sure we spent two weeks in the sweltering heat of summer at the Batist Camp Meeting. More frightening than the inevitable evening thunderstorms were the hell fire and brimstone sermons that scared us into nightly repentance.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yes ma'am, I remember those too. your feet would be hot from the flames coming up from the floor during the preachin'

[@olskool3967]

i was singing that song this morning JD, thanks again for giving me the lyrics, and thank you for what you do, it is appreciated, what a great story,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Preciate you ol skool

[@robbie5984]

I’m a creature of habit. This has become part of my Saturday routine and I’m pretty stoked for this one. Thanks for my Saturday morning education!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for your support Robbie, Preciate you!

[@robbie5984]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller all the thanks is to you! Such great stories.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

That had me crying like a baby. It’s a beautiful story. ❤️❤️😔🐝

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its such a powerful message

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller it is! And so well told. Bravo!!❤️🐝🤗

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@deborahdanhauer8525 thank you so much

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You’re welcome❤️🐝🤗

[@bryanbennett972]

We sat and listened to your story and not a single person in the room said a word the entire time you were telling this story. You sir deserve an award for story telling. You Sir are a great Orator!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

What a beautiful comment! Thank you so much my friend. Have a blessed evening

[@TennValleyGal]

WOW!!!! What a powerful story and the music is perfect. Thanks, JD, for all the time you devoted to this one and Blessings to all who share this story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you TennValleyGal, it is a powerful message embedded in this story. Have a blessed day my friend

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi JD! Such a story that yanks at the heart strings and renews your faith that our God is in control. Have a blessed day!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Willow, have a blessed day my friend

[@sevenspecie592]

You have no idea the peace I feel between the music in the beginning & your voice story telling!!❤👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That's mighty kind of you my friend

[@WVa007]

Makes me feel at home every time!

[@rmsmith8098]

Well, I am misty eyed. I grew up in West Asheville, and my family goes back to the 1700's in Madison and Buncombe Counties. I love your stories so, so much. I can picture my great grandfather sitting on his porch with his banjo. Makes me very homesick as I live in Florida now for the sake of my daughter who has Reynaud Syndrome.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much RM, have a blessed day my friend

[@randlerichardson5826]

It’s amazing how much water is coming down them rivers in a second of time

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It really is, I filmed the water scenes from this at a place called "Nemo" and "Lilly Bluff" in Morgan County Tennessee. Now, if you really want to see some violent water, go there after several days rain.

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Praise God, this was a great story. It made me tear up, i loved this story. Thank you JD Phillips you are a great man. Father God loves us all the same. RiP To The Wonderful Angel who saved the little girl, none other than you Methodist Preacher. Thank God for The Baptist Preacher.❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Have a blessed day Judy ❤️

[@charlenemock333]

I am a history freak because I love history to the extreme.! I love to read and I have I know 1500 books at the least. I love facts and factual commentary, true documentaries and Storie Tellers just like you and your true stories. History is the love of my life. Lol. And this is why I want to thank you so very much for sharing your stories because I love hearing these type of stories!!! And I am a Born and Bred Redneck Country Girl From the 🍑 State of Georgia! And Doggone Proud of it!!! And Country Stories are my all-time favorite stories to listen to. I loved asking my grandmama and granddaddy to tell me stories of when they were kids growing up. I could sit for hours upon hours and listen to those stories!!! I miss them and their stories so very much. That's why I am so glad I clicked on one of your videos a while back and I subscribed before the end of the first video I watched of yours!!!! Thank you so very very very very much for taking the time to tell the stories and then all the work that goes into the editing and all the many tedious things you have to do to prepare the video before it's even uploaded to KZbin. It can take hours upon hours for all the preparation you have to do just so us viewers can watch the video. People don't realize all the work that goes into making even a 10 minute long video! So thank you very very very much. God bless you and your family. 🙏😇👍👌

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! If you email me your address I’ll send you a Appalachian storyteller sticker [e-mail]

[@drtom5936]

JD honestly sir this is the BEST one so far. I was hanging on every word and picture I saw. I want to thank you for tellin this story. Such a brave man that no matter what, would give his life for his fellow man. Might great lesson here Bro. Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Thomas for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it. Have a blessed day- JD

[@claudiasteinwald8952]

You Sir, are an AMAZIING historian! Your stories your voice, your style, are captivating! You are a treasure! Thank you and God bless!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That's mighty kind of you to say ma'am. Thank you so much for your kind words and support.

[@charlieparker2773]

Beautiful Story of A Tough People's & their LOVE of THE LORD ALMIGHTY 🩸AMEN🩸🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🩸

[@mariawilson9838]

I cried, all I can say, your storytelling, reminds me of a Steinbeck novel. Thank you. Love from my heart to yours

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Maria! Have a blessed day my friend

[@sharonbosarge4866]

Gosh what a beautiful story, and the way you tell it absolutely wonderful 👏. I was totally into it. I'm give slap out from running alone that riverbank with them. What a gift you have for storytelling ❣

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! Im happy you enjoyed it!

[@patricialong5767]

The end of this story made tears come to my eyes! :))

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its a powerful message hidden in this story

[@chinooksings]

Only stories can come from communities like these. During these tragedies they would indeed give everything for each other. In this time, I don't see it happening quite the same. Small communities do pull together, but as they grow larger, we have lost all humanity. Thank you for your stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you so much

[@jcmass41]

Wow, just wow. Thanks JD, world needs more of these stories and nobody can tell them like you can. Thanks again, brother!! I keep thinking they can’t get better. They always do!! Godspeed on this journey you’ve undertaken to show the world the beauty and harmony of this great region and it’s even greater people!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jon, I really appreciate words like that. Have a great day my friend.

[@donnabartels2682]

What a sad but glorious story of what God will do to bring us all together for his name's sake. Glory be to God on high. Amen

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yes ma'am, amen

[@jmiller1977]

This is an incredible story ,. The reader has an incredible voice and should narrate on the big screen

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That's mighty kind of you my friend, have a blessed day

[@wjewell63]

Well that woke me right up better than the coffee...thanks for a great story JD...😃✌️.........👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Good morning ☀️

[@scottblack3381]

A lesson learnt with a remarkable story! Enjoy your weekend, JD and God Bless us, everyone!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Scott, have a blessed day

[@djspatriqt2290]

I can't get over how much that couple singing The Gospel Way sounds exactly like my cousin Geneva Gibson and her husband Rayburn Gibson. I close my eyes and seek the memories of my past and can see them singing a Voluntary at Atkins First Assembly of God, Atkins Arkansas. Thanks for the memories, J.D. I'm sitting here binge watching your Faith and Family playlist. I practically know them by heart. I absolutely Love ❤️ your Front Porch stories with Grannie Tolette. More of those would be AWESOMENESS. 😊 Thank you for your Dedication and time to bring us these amazing Narrated Stories.

[@ani.hux__]

Listening to this at work and I'm crying. Beautiful story. Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@josephinerimmer6888]

Wonderful story! Narrated by a wonderful voice!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much my friend

[@renasegar6020]

Oh my goodness, what a beautiful story. This brought tears flowing. Thank you so much. In the aftermath of what has happened to the families and my brothers and sisters in the south, it's all I could think of.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its a very timely story with a powerful message

[@gailgeer3101]

What a heartwarming story and a serious lesson of guarding our hearts over trivial things here on earth and realize what is important. And selfless love for another instead of ourselves. Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s an important message in this story

[@arohacecil5235]

This beautiful story of humanity & forgiveness has me in tears. A good wake up story…thank you 💜💜💜

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@c.b.-11]

I never heard of Thunderhead Mtn and lived here all my life. Learn things on this channel no matter where you're from. Mtns need a story teller because Most are gone and our Heritage in doubt

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m doing my part to help keep the stories of our grandfathers alive

[@c.b.-11]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller you're doing great 👍

[@bettywomble7715]

Such a beautiful story with such a profound lesson!!!! Thank you!❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Betty ❤️

[@philliprobinson2902]

Baptist church The Seed, Christ, have produced some fine preachers, one they called the prince of preacher's! His name, Charles Spurgeon, who once said the Holy Spirit rides in the chariot of scripture not in the wagon of modern day thought. And the sermon on this video out standing brother preach it me old mate. No greater love to lay down his life for his friend said Jesus. So very beautiful tears streaming from my eyes thanks man

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@Dyan2847]

Well now I’m crying. You sir are a gifted storyteller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in our story

[@greatmusicfan57]

I am crying. How Beautiful.🙏❤️🇺🇸👍👍✝️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its a powerful message we can all learn from

[@kayneF1251]

Truely a lesson in this wonderful story so well told for every person 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏

[@randlerichardson5826]

I would love to go set on one of them old porches and set and listen to the tales that can be told

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

me too my friend.

[@carlmartin1]

Thank you for sharing these stories - with your talented voice and skillful delivery. Having recently found your channel, I take great pleasure in listening to these stories -everyday. Gives me a break from the current day news and otherwise. As a 7th generation Appalachian-Revolutionary War family member, I seem to be naturally drawn to your stories. Respectfully.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for your kindness, im so glad you found us! Make yourself right at home!

[@limitlessintuition]

Love hearing these stories. All of my family are Appalachian people and while I wasn't raised in the mountains I sure visited the smokies and up in west Virginia and along the blue ridge all of my life and have always longed to live in the places my great grandparents lived. On the mountains and hollers along the rivers. I had a good childhood learning the old wives tales and the ways of the people who lived with the land and with God.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@juliehill8292]

I cried like a baby at this tale,so moving.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Theres a powerful message in this story

[@6ackstreetAce]

The way you tell these stories makes me feel like I'm actually there

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I do my best to put the listener in the story ❤️

[@malcolmr3]

He was truly a man of God,to be willing to give his life to save the granddaughter of his bitter rival. I’m quite sure that God blessed him greatly in heaven, for both his selfless deed and for helping the baptist preacher to the glory of God in action and in doing so changed his life.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@ruthferguson7175]

Perfect storyteller voice. We love just driving around listening to your channel❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. Appreciate you and God bless.

[@edwardallen1740]

One things for sure. Can't nobody say you don't know how to tell a good story😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thats mighty kind of you my friend, have a blessed day

[@rossmcmurdo3541]

Brilliant. Listening from Scotland🤘🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, greetings from East Tennessee USA 🇺🇸

[@vickykent353]

Wow, JD. It is an absolutely incredible story of faith. I heid ny breath from the time Wes dove into the strong currents of rushing water to save the baby girl. I didn't even realize it until I took a deep breath after she was thrown into her grandpa's arms! You have amazing gifts, JD, as a writer and storyteller. God bless you for all your hard work. I sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please keep doing what you do so incredibly well. ❤😮

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Vicky!

[@johnwager6704]

Had to listen a second time. I’m glad you thought enough of this to pass it on to us. Great story!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you kindly!

[@knittnpretty]

These stories are my introduction to Appalachia. So interesting I just can’t stop listening!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad to have you here!

[@thomasbeaman9780]

I do enjoy watching and listening these documentaries about the mountain folk, and area that members of my ancestors had taken up living.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@djspatriqt2290]

Greetings and Blessings Kin Folks, from the Foothills of the Ozarks of Arkansas. The couple singing The Gospel Way takes me back to my childhood. They sound like my cousin and her husband.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Awesome

[@jamesdeen3011]

Lol, I had to stop the video after I heard your rendition of Baptist preacher. If this YT gig don't work out you could definitely say you were called apon to preach on the good book. Hilarious, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha 😳🙄🤪👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Back in the 1800s, that’s how every baptist preached. They put “ah” on every sentence, still do in backwood churches

[@jamesdeen3011]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller yes I know, I live in the back woods of South GA and they preach like that till this day. I've sat in on both Methodist and Baptist and their preaching styles are very different. I just found it hilarious of how Suttle you captured this in your video. Great job, highly entertaining. Enjoyed. 👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@jamesdeen3011 Thanks man, my wife laughed and laughed as I worked alone in my studio with head phones on narrating this... she walked in like, what in the heck are you doin?

[@jamesdeen3011]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller lol you should've jumped up and laid hands on her like the Hollieness.😄

[@tracicomstock3489]

I love these inside look into the Christian lives of our ancestors in Appalachia. Thank you soo much. Soo much!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Traci!

[@TroyFutureExpat]

Wow, talk about nail biter. I got goosebumps and tears all at the same time rooting for Wes to save that baby girl. I knew it was Wes as soon as you mentioned that felt hat. You knocked it out of the park with that story sir. Thanks for sharing this story with us.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Troy

[@deborahgross1045]

Wonderful story. Sad but really a good one. Thank you story teller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma'am

[@lisakoohns3281]

What a good story! Brought tears to my eyes in the end.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@lisakoohns3281]

Oh yes, very much so! Love all your videos. Some make me laugh out loud. I’m thrilled that I’ve found your channel. You are a great storyteller. You have a blessed day now.

[@christinacooper2814]

I cried so hard on this one... it was an amazing story and so sad. ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There's a powerful message in this story

[@MaggieReeves-up8pp]

I just found your channel a couple of days , binge watching of course ...😊 and enjoying it thoroughly.. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this Kind of programming.. I have Been blinded in my old age by wet macular degeneration, but thank GOD, I still have my hearing.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Maggie! Im so glad you found us! Make yourself right at home!

[@mariehillard1742]

I thoroughly enjoy these wonderful stories. Thank you & all the very best from the land down under.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Marie, greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee, USA

[@ericking9135]

Great story. I've never heard that one before. Thank you for sharing it with everyone

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you sir

[@ericking9135]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your welcome

[@christolbert4628]

What a great story. Brought a tear to my eye. My father was raised a Methodist and I was till adulthood. I was sprinked as a baby but later Baptised as was my father.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

there's a powerful message here

[@scotttefkin8746]

Well Brother Jared, that story broke my Olde Wolf Heart. Most City folk need to hear it, all folk need to hear it. It is All One God and we are All His Children.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

whos jared?

[@raukawa4732]

This story touched my heart. The story itself, the way the story was told, the story tellers voice and accent, everything was perfect! Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@AC-bm3dx]

One of the best stories you’ve told, God brought them all together 🙌

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There's a powerful message here

[@buckmoody5939]

I have just recently discovered this page , I grew up in the southern Appalachian mnts , I have heard stories about the mountains my whole life , some of them will give you pain in your side from laughing so hard and some will make you say naw that can't be true , but the videos on this Channel are truly entertaining, thank you so much for these stories!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you my friend, welcome, glad to have you here!

[@bigiron8831]

Absolutely beautiful J.D. growing up in a family that fought each other over religion this brings tears to my eyes. Y'all stay safe out there 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Big Iron , Preciate you brother

[@homegrown1015]

Only a Godly man would turn the other cheek to help another human being. It doesn't matter what the belief is, but it is your love for humanity and your God that will steer you in the right direction.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@jhardin1685]

That was a fantastic story! It grabbed me and shook me intensely from beginning to end! A powerful message of love they neighbor and personal sacrifice. You sir are a powerful storyteller! The end brought a tears to my eyes.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for watching and your kind words, have a blessed day

[@marievaleur7877]

I'm not crying...nope not me 🥺💓 What a beautiful story!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in the story

[@randlerichardson5826]

Amen 🙏 what a great great story Storyteller. No Denomination is going to get any one of us to HEAVEN AMEN 🙏. We all know that it’s just amazing how THE LORD WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS AMEN 🙏. Again Storyteller great story thank you for sharing it with us. Be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

amen

[@patricialong5767]

This story's storm reminds me of The Columbus Day Storm of 1962 which my seven/eight year old self and my younger siblings and parents survived. What a storm! I'd never seen such a storm before or since and I'm now 69 years old, pushing seventy.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Where were you in that storm?

[@MyraG1225]

I'm laughing through my tears, JD. What a wonderful story and reminder - that we all need from time to time - to love our neighbors and not to judge (and many other lessons). How very brave these people were in so many ways. Thank you so much for giving us this history of real people in a real place and time. I loved your delivery of Preacher Ike's sermon. I grew up in a tiny country Baptist church and went to many a revival . I well remember the cadence of the preacher's voice with the "ah" at the end of every sentence once he got really worked up. He always had the Bible in one hand and a handkerchief in the other to wipe away the spittle from his mouth and the sweat from his brow. I've often wondered why revivals were held in the summer when it was so hot and sticky that you thought you really were at hell's door. Why not in the winter? I'm way behind all these other folks but am so excited at what I have to look forward to as I catch up on your wonderful stories. So very glad I found your channel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@hannahbotanica3311]

You got me tearin up on this one, JD! Love the story and the way you so genuinely tell it. 😊 Keep em comin! 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Hannah, preciate you so much!

[@Bella1neverknows670]

The first few minutes gorgeous that creek was sooo beautiful. Loved the story... However I was on the edge of the couch a couple times and then a few tears. I so love listening to your stories. I hope soon I can contribute to your Channel it's well-deserved👏❤ I love the Thunder and the lightning you to such an amazing job!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for picking up on those small details

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Trouble on Thunderhead Hold on tight and buckle up for this thrilling journey back in time when Appalachia was pure and untamed. Follow The Appalachian Storyteller by Subscribing Support this channel by clicking the JOIN button or SUPER THANKS official t-shirts, stickers, magnets, Appalachian candles and more at www.theappalachianstoryteller.com Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE Also follow me on facebook. facebook.com/theappalachianstoryteller Got a story you want us to tell? Email [e-mail]

[@isaiahmajka3030]

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[@LA-kz4wn]

Gripping bittersweet story indeed! I LOVE this channel. Thank you!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Theres a powerful message in this story

[@LA-kz4wn]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Yes, a very powerful story!

[@ellieeckhardt7620]

What a eye opening and touching story. Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There's a powerful message hidden in most of these stories. Thank you so much Ellie for finding it

[@lilianhaggland2031]

Made me cry...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@mmhale566]

Powerful and memorable story telling. Thank you!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for your support my fried, I’m happy to hear you enjoyed this story. BTW, did you know there is a members section on my channel where you get to see videos before they are released? Check it out if you haven’t, I just uploaded a new video that won’t be public until next weekend but members can watch it now. Thanks again!

[@brandonsizemore3619]

Good lord that was a powerful story. Had me in tears. Really appreciate the work.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message here

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Great story JD. The narrating makes you feel like you were right there feeling the struggles.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Edward, preciate the kind words my friend

[@brianhayes7618]

I love hearing your stories. They make you feel like you're right there experiencing the whole thing. Well done sir.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Brian, there's a powerful message in this story

[@vivian2822]

Thank you so much for this story. I cried for a long time. God bless you. I love your videos.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Its a powerful message for all who listen

[@kaytownsend5349]

What awesome story how two churches was divided and two preachers had different views but the lord works in ways to unite people back together, loved the story thank you for sharing

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, have a blessed day

[@KathysTube]

What a riveting story with an important message... thanks JD😎👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Kathy! Stay safe out there

[@laserbeam002]

I admire the folks who lived back then. They were tough and hardy people who were survivors. But I personally would not want to have lived back then. Thank you for posting.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@sherrylelee8274]

J D Phillips you are a most gifted man - praise God! A wonderful gift and totally spellbinding ❤️ Sherryle, New Zealand 🇳🇿 👏🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Sherryle, there’s a powerful message here

[@piraterv8422]

That was one of the most beautiful stories I have ever heard in my life. Thank you God Bless

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@terryfreeman1018]

I'm a pretty hard old man but that touched my heart. Thanks Storyteller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s a powerful message in this story

[@pameladawkins3886]

Thank you for telling this story. My grandfather told me this story over 50 years ago.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well how bout that

[@brandonanderson1646]

Fantastic. Thank you for telling these stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Brandon