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That's the Word with Fr. James Yamauchi

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings

Everyone loves a good story. Join Catholic priest Fr. James Yamauchi every Wednesday for wholesome tales for the whole family.

Each short story is about someone you know, but we don’t tell you who until the end. If these stories sound a lot like Paul Harvey’s The Rest of the Story or Mike Rowe’s The Way I Heard It, that’s because both these shows have inspired That’s the Word.

Our true stories tend to reflect our interests, which include Christianity, history (especially American history), movies, and weather.

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Episodes

The Grand Finale

May 17, 2023 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.96 MB

He would see to it that this was the end of the line. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-grand-finale

The Secret Lives of a Teenager

May 10, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

His letters contained many secrets. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-secret-lives-of-a-teenager

Too Expensive for Their Tastes

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MB

Why should he worry?  He could just mooch off his friends! Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/too-expensive-for-their-tastes

To Grandmother's House We Go

April 26, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.71 MB

The road trip was mostly uneventful, at least for some. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/to-grandmothers-house-we-go

A Brief Hospital Visit

April 19, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.21 MB

This was not the idea behind "visit the sick." Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-brief-hospital-visit

Setting the Captives Free

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

This radical must be stopped at all costs. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/setting-the-captives-free

Setting the Captive Free

April 12, 2023 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

They figured they could be pretty persuasive. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/setting-the-captive-free

The Celebrity Camping Trip

April 05, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MB

This meeting was serendipitous. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-celebrity-camping-trip

A Little Girl's Confession

March 29, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

He had never heard sins like this from a child this young. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-little-girls-confession

For a Peck of Oats

March 22, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.03 MB

She would show him the truth. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/for-a-peck-of-oats

Dinner Time in the Sick Ward

March 15, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MB

How did he get these patients to get along? Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/dinner-time-in-the-sick-ward

Come Sail Away With Me

March 08, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

He had had enough, and there was no way he was staying on that island. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/come-sail-away-with-me

A Common Language

March 01, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.89 MB

There were words and signs that they both understood. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-common-language

Keep it Secret, Keep it Safe

February 22, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MB

Their impropriety knew no bounds. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/keep-it-secret-keep-it-safe

Fallen into Hostile Hands

February 15, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.35 MB

How was he going to get his books back?! Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/fallen-into-hostile-hands

Not How I Planned My Wedding Night

February 08, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

This had to be the longest night ever. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/not-how-i-planned-my-wedding-night

I Dreamed a Dream

February 01, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.82 MB

Do dreams come true? Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/i-dreamed-a-dream

An Eccentric Librarian

January 25, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MB

This is not how you translate a book. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/an-eccentric-librarian

Beware of Strangers

January 18, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MB

They needed her to show some credentials. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/beware-of-strangers

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide

January 11, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MB

He had moved to the middle of nowhere, yet they still followed him. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/you-can-run-but-you-cant-hide

A Damsel in Distress

January 04, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

She was left to rot in the dungeon. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-damsel-in-distress

The Plant Shop Rendezvous

December 28, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MB

She nonchalantly moseyed over to him, careful not to draw attention to herself. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-plant-shop-rendezvous

Three Little Notebooks

December 21, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MB

They were all he had left of her. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/three-little-notebooks

Get Off That Ship

December 14, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MB

Frank only had so much time off. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/get-off-that-ship

A Quiet Classroom Prayer

December 07, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.97 MB

Their brothers needed their prayers. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-quiet-classroom-prayer

Battle Plans from a Guidebook

November 30, 2022 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

The village's name sounded awfully familiar. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/battle-plans-from-a-guidebook

Extracting the Files

November 23, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.77 MB

They had to work quickly, but quietly, to avoid alerting the guards. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/extracting-the-files

Fancy Meeting You Here

November 16, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.18 MB

Once he escaped, he could plan his next move. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/fancy-meeting-you-here

Paperwork is a Pain

November 09, 2022 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

They didn't like it, but they had to do it. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/paperwork-is-a-pain

The Wrong Route

November 02, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.67 MB

They were going the wrong direction, and there was no way for them to get off. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-wrong-route

The Ninth Day

October 26, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MB

There was nothing more they could do for her. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-ninth-day

He'd Never Learn

October 19, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.74 MB

Maybe he just didn't have the mind for it. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/hed-never-learn

Divine Detour

October 12, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MB

In our special 100th story, the travelers received a message from the gods. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/divine-detour Let us know your favorite stories from the first 50! https://thunderrock.org/news/what-are-your-favorite-stories-from-1-50

BONUS: Trivia Question Ends in Schism

October 08, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 5.12 MB

We asked a trivia question in the story "Give Him Up" without doing enough research and walked right into the realm of nuance and confusion.  The answer to the question is actually not very clear, since it involves a major schism.  Hopefully this bonus episode makes the answer somewhat clear.

No Place to Hide

October 05, 2022 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MB

She ran, but the soldiers were in hot pursuit. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/no-place-to-hide Let us know your favorite stories from the first 50! https://thunderrock.org/news/what-are-your-favorite-stories-from-1-50

Give Him Up

September 28, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

She would never let them take her son. Heads up, the trivia question we asked here actually has a way different answer than we originally thought.  Check out the Story Extras for the bonus episode where we explain it all. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/give-him-up Let us know your favorite stories from the first 50! https://thunderrock.org/news/what-are-your-favorite-stories-from-1-50

The Natives are Restless

September 21, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.35 MB

Some of his best men were threatening to quit. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-natives-are-restless Let us know your favorite stories from the first 50! https://thunderrock.org/news/what-are-your-favorite-stories-from-1-50

Forbidden Fruit

September 14, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MB

They did what they wanted for the heck of it. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/forbidden-fruit

A Mother's Love

September 07, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.29 MB

She could not bear to stand by while he suffered. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/a-mothers-love

No Man Can Defeat Me

August 31, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.43 MB

Something about what he said smelled fishy. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/no-man-can-defeat-me

The Perfect Storm

August 24, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.89 MB

Rules are rules, until the other person calls in backup. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-perfect-storm

Lost in Interpretation

August 17, 2022 09:00 - 8 minutes - 5.79 MB

He was moving pretty fast considering he misunderstood. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://thunderrock.org/story-extras/lost-in-interpretation

Background Noise

August 10, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MB

For the best audience experience, it's helpful to eliminate distractions. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://thunderrock.org/story-extras/background-noise

I Could Do That

August 03, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.22 MB

He took the idea and used it for something better. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://thunderrock.org/story-extras/i-could-do-that

How I Learned to Stop Worrying

July 27, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MB

The fate of the free world rested in his hands. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/how-i-learned-to-stop-worrying

The Christmas Eve Broadcast

July 20, 2022 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.01 MB

How could she miss the Christmas Eve Mass? Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-christmas-eve-broadcast

Will It Make Any Difference?

July 13, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MB

Why should the doctors bother with yet another patient? Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/will-it-make-any-difference

Lean On Me

July 06, 2022 09:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MB

Everyone needs help sometimes. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/lean-on-me

The Best Laid Plans

June 29, 2022 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.65 MB

Some people always get in the way. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/the-best-laid-plans

Haunted Hallways

June 22, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.92 MB

When you've gotta go, you've gotta go. Check out the Story Extras for this story at https://www.thunderrock.org/story-extras/haunted-hallways