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Dec 2021
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EP148: The Story of my Grandfather and J...

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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Frohlich, author of "Aimless Life, Awesome God," tells the story of his German born grandfather William Burtner. Jim Johnson, a long time listener, shares his Christmas tree story.

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00:00 - The Story of my Grandfather

10:00 - Jim Johnson's Christmas Tree Story

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