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Now this is one very profound story! It would do us all a great good to remember that we all have flaws! It amazes me how many people forget that.

I love it! The intro brought back a fond memory of my sixteenth summer, when my mother volunteered me to help our preacher's frail wife to snap and string a bushel of green beans. She declined the offer, saying, "a young girl will find better things to do than snap beans with an old woman." I piped up and asserted that I love snapping beans. All morning and into the afternoon she related stories of days gone by and told a few memories of my own. We laughed and cried together. When the last bean was snapped, I felt like a woman. It was the first time I'd had a conversation...woman to woman.

What an amazing story about the strong women of Appalachia. Don’t grab aholt of something you can’t handle 😂👏🏼 It’s already in my bottom drawer

Thank you for this story. Your stories bring back a lot of memories for me. My mother told me that my daddy was mad at her, because I (the first born) was a girl. She told me that Daddy would not give me a name until I was nearly a month old. Old Dr. Blair would come by every few days (to get the name for the birth certificate that he needed to get filed). That's why there is a big "DELAYED" stamp on top of my birth certificate. I do remember both of my parents telling me, "You're a damned old girl." "You can't be a Veterinarian (and many other careers) because you are a damned worthless girl". Mom told me many times that I would only be a wife and mother. However, before I became a wife and mother I was a member of the Women's Army Corps. The U.S. The Army changed the future for me (and both of my children) with the G.I. Bill. By going to college I helped set much higher goals for my children (which helped them both move up in life). Time and education changed a lot of things for girls and women through the years. Yes, I love purple hull black eyed peas.

Oh my goodness. If i would of gotten this type of biblical counsel it would of saved me 11 yrs of an abusive marriage. Loved this story. ❤️ The last part brought tears to my eyes

My new favorite story! I cried, I laughed, and I found great comfort in your granny's wisdom, J.D. Just beautiful!!

This story gave me goosebumps and made me cry at the same time. Thank you for sharing with us. Some of these stories can set a soul on fire!

JD, I'm still wiping tears from my eye's . This story is sure to tug at everyone's heart. Charity , love, and forgiveness is what the bible teaches ,it also teaches ,ye without sin cast the first stone. Thank you JD, this story has blessed my old heart . God bless you.

Now THAT was a story!! Absolutely delightful!

Amen, Sally Ann! Sometimes, it takes a strong woman to lead the pack. A very good story, J.D., with a lesson of faith, compassion, and standing up for what is right.

What an awesome story ! Love that she already had the dress papa was wanting to buy grandma !

Oh such a good story!!!!! Thank the Lord for Miss Sally Ann!!!! 🙏🤣 Men need to hear what she has to say! 🍁

Wow. Another great and inspirational story! They’re all great, but these that have your family’s connections,well they just seem to hit different than most. Thank you, JD! Thanks to granny for sharing them with you. Lotta wisdom in this story!

oof, this one made me cry like a baby. it struck a chord for sure. thank you for what you do, this was a wonderful story.

Your stories always take me back to my childhood. Simple times are what we need today 😢

Dang it , why do you make my eyes water like I’m a young boy all over again . God blessed us all when he gave us you .

Charity is supposed to begin at home & I’m amazed how many folks forget that. A good reminder every now & then can be a blessing.❤

You know, this reminds me of that episode of Andy Griffith, where they would take one story and blow it out of proportion. Its also funny how me and you talked about our grandparents telling stories to us when we were younger. God Bless You Brother, Keep The Stories Alive!

Mama shoulda named me Sally Ann, 🙂. Great story, on this wonderful Sabbath day! God bless y'all!

Absolutely positively loved this story!! Do not judge unless the is willing to be judged!! Truth, love, forgiveness and laughter all in one!! Great story!!!!!❤❤❤❤

That was a wonderful story! I have to admit I got all choked up. I cried when Granny said "lawww child" , My husbands mamaw always spoke just like that, when you were accounting anything surprising to her. She is long passed and awaits the Lord in sleep, but I could see her just as vividly as if she was here again. I hadn't thought about that in many years. I will never forget after we were first married and he had joined the army, and we came home to see them before we left. She took one look at my husband from across the room, and said ," D*** you got born again didn't ye, Oh praise the Lawd your finally saved", and she reached over and grabbed my hand. The thing was he had gotten saved, and we never mentioned it to anyone. She had alzheimers in fact, and sometimes ,didn't remember our names. She whispered to me thank God for ye , you take good care of my D. And that was the last time we ever saw her. When my husband was little he slept with her, until one of his older sisters moved out and he got that room. They were very close. But no one was allowed to talk about the Bible in the house. I get goose bumps just thinking about it. I know God told her, it stunned and shocked us both. I truly believe He told her so she could die peacefully, which she did, in her sleep.

Morning JD. That story put a smile on my face. I could imagine Sally Ann standing up giving all the business. You kept my on the edge of my seat with another awesome story. Take care and thanks.

What a great story that was! My favorite thus far & i have enjoyed every story I've listened to. My great grandma was from West Virginia. She passed when i was 7 but i knew her to be feisty & extremely independent. These stories give me some insight to what life was like for her when she was in WV. ❤

Another good one JD! Thanks for the time you put into these stories!

I love this channel. Being born, raised, and still living in Philadelphia, Pa this channel really helps me to understand the plight of Appalachia. Salt of the earth people. God bless you

Dad and I spent all afternoon, yesterday watching the Appalachian Storyteller. We both enjoyed it immensely. Love this story. Love a good story, obviously.

Another excellent tale! I’d say that Sally Anne was quite a woman but, truth be told, she sounds like nearly every woman in my family. I’ve long figured that with the absence of short tempers and loud mouths in the family being the rarest of exceptions that it is probably well-bred in us from long ago; and, I doubt there was ever a time that an Appalachian woman was meek and reserved when she knew she ought to put anyone, man or women, in his/her place, no matter where she stood. And I am honestly appreciative of it. Lord knows what we men would be like if we didn’t have good women to humble us from time-to-time. 😂😂

You have a true gift for tellins'...love to listen and look forward to a new one every day!! Thank you..

Your ability to highlight the humanity of the mountain-folk is unparalleled.

Truly touching 😢 Listening for a second time... So comical Sally Ann's response to Apostle Paul's being and doings, and how she was as spot-on in speaking into the lives of those who needed it. A fine example of how God can - in His good timing - choose to use whomever is an available, willing instrument... A fire and brimstone message delivered by means of the gift of tongues, and concluded with a love fest revival 😅👏

A very awesome story sir, I truly enjoyed every word of it. Smiled, laughed and cried. Thank you sir. God bless you and your whole family sir🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏And Congratulations on your 100K you deserve it sir.

These stories are a gift that will be enjoyed for generations!!

Slapping my knee and laughing! Thank you. I think that Ms. Sally Ann is my new hero.

I grew up in West Virginia, My father was born in 1921 and my mother in 1928, married in 1944 we lived next to my grandparents. until the late 60s, Grandpa had a well, mom would go over and pump water from the well and carry it in a wash tub to our house, she wasn't any bigger than a minute and she carried that water every day till us boys were big enough to do it. She preached to us kids daily, I heard some stories like this from her growing up. WOmen from those mountains, most of them anyway displayed a strength of character and will that was unstoppable.

I got to say, if that story didn’t bring a tear to everyone who heard it, I would be might right surprised, it sure did mine. And then, at the very end, it brought laughter to me, laughter I needed. Thank you JD.

Aint much I like more than an outspoken woman who ain't scared to speak her mind and put someone in their place!!

Great story with a wonderful lesson to not judge. Sally Ann was no joke. She got all the men folk told- got it off her chest. " husbands continue loving your wives, just as the Christ also loved the congregation & gave himself up for it." Ephesians 5: 25. ❤

I was raised in the little country church and believe me these stores are true I would set as a child and watch it would keep you on the edge of your seat oñe elderly lady would holler prais the lord so loud it would make your heart stop. Loved it

What a great story.. our Pastor just preached about gossip last Sunday.. glad he didn't start calling names and laying it out Like Sally Ann. 😂😂😂

Best stories from Appalachian Life back in the old days and the legendary characters.

This is by far my favorite story. Laugh and giggle every time. Don't you worry about that dress man. It's already lain my bottom drawer

I don’t know how you keep coming up with these stories that are every one better than the last! I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes! This is absolutely my favorite channel on KZfaq.

Wonderful story ❤

My best days were those spent listening to my Gram’s stories of how they lived through the depression.❤

That s. A good story. That is the way to go tell them people!!👏👏👏

I’m glad these stories have been preserved.

Good morning JD from Dixon Illinois. Great story that reminds me of one of my aunts. She did basically the same thing and her son in law was the preacher. R.I.P. Aunt Myrtle Y'all stay safe out there 🙏

Don't you a worry about that dress. It's laying in my bottom drawer right now. Love it JD. Love it.

Great story Jd brother. It’s ones like this that gets me going brother thanks for sharing with us all be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏

Everyone needs someone like Granny in their lives ❤️

My grandma was Definitely like Sally. .🙏. Love these stories... Thank you 💯

Amen praise the women who wasn't afraid to bring forth God's word

JD, what a wonderful & powerful story! A story of forgiveness & love. Thank you & may God bless y’all 😊

Oh, my word! Can't wait until that one goes public for sharing. I was almost in tears. Every era has its good points and bad; but for all our problems, I still feel as if we're living in the best time ever, so far. Nobody likes to hear this, but the supposedly good ol' days never were. At least not for those at the bottom of the pecking order. And God bless Granny for pinning those guys' ears back.

This really makes me think about my own husband, who’s very much like Grandpa Tollete. Always thinking about me whenever he gets something for himself, he gets me something - even though I TRY to argue that he needs things more than I do, but he doesn’t listen. Sally Ann truly sounds like someone that I could be best friends with, because of how she’s straightforward, brutally honest, compassionate, and God fearing. Sally Ann putting every man inside that church on full blast is someone we really need today, because of all the televangelists asking their followers to “donate” so they can buy a multimillion dollar jet, a multimillion dollar addition to their home, and let’s not forget clothes, suits, cars, etc. Then, when a natural disaster happens, they suddenly become uncharitable, but they preach charity - for themselves! This is why I do NOT like, or care for, these “preachers,” because they ARE using God, and the Lord Jesus Christ to line their pockets, and to Hell with their parishioners when they’re in need of help! These “preachers” go against EVERYTHING that God, and the Lord Jesus Christ stands for! Thank you, JD, for another beautiful Appalachia Story!!

Wow Bless the Sallie Ann's of this world. I have no doubt this was God's work from the very beginning, it appeared these men needed a bit of all God's word. Yes mysterious way, but always perfect timing. Thank you JD for blessing my heart with this story.

I really enjoyed this one I felt sadness happiness and pride for these women thank you so much.

Now, i absolutely loved this story. There alot of men in the world today that could take lessons from Miss Sally Ann. Keep o. tellin' them stories ,you tell them so great.❤

What an inspiring story! I loved it. With a few giggles to Miss Sally Ann. We all could use some of that new religion in these times.Thanks JD!

Love it!!! A very nice way to spend lunch...listening to our favorite story teller.

I enjoyed that story very much, I’ve been to a couple tiny country churches, and felt the fellowship of the country people. I could certainly relate to the descriptions of all the folks and their humble lives in your story My grandmother was very simple country lady, farmers wife. And she pronounced window as “wender” Makes me think of her, her passed away in 1967. Thanks storyteller 🙋‍♂️🐈🐈

Beautiful story. I’m so grateful for your service. Keep them coming. It feels like home. ❤

🤦‍♀️😂😂😂👏🙏🏼forgiving is good for the soul Amen. That was a wonderful story 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

JD's story telling makes me long for the hills

My family went to a church like that one. In the Men's Bible Class, my Daddy taught a lesson of Haggai 1:6. Dad didn't know that the words of Haggai would start a firestorm by revealing the reason our congregation wasn't blessed. The firestorm brought on a great revival as the eyes of the preacher and the deacons were opened to the truth. The revival brought about major changes in attitude toward God and community. It wasn't very long before God's blessings began. Suddenly, there was money for improving and paving the main road; a major employer began hiring; new stores opened in downtown and, for the first time in years, there was growth in church membership. People can change but they need to be pointed in the right direction. Thank you, JD for reminding of how we should treat our fellow man (and woman). Blessings to you.

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This story should be a Sunday sermon today!

I loved this one best of all! I laughed and also got indignant for the church women. Years ago an elder’s wife was held in high esteem by the ladies and young women of our church. A newly appointed deacon thought he’d bring the ladies down a notch or two with biblical quotes. Mrs. H raised her chin and arched an eyebrow…we thought sure he might faint or wet his pants. Ive never forgot that! 😆❤️

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this story!!! Hip hip HOORAY for Sally Ann!!!! Desperate people do desperate things. Good Christian people donate money, time, services and work to enhance and help others who are in need. If a person is in a bind, ti doesn't hurt one bit to ask for assistance; and if a person has the ability and power to help a fellow person, that person with the ability should "open their hand WIDE" to render assistance.

I can strong remember sitting at my Granmas feet listening to her tell stories while she shelled beans! I even helped but never as fast as her! I’d listen to her stories and remember being gobsmacked on how many 5 gallon buckets would be filled! I’d get lost in her talkin and stories and not even realize how long I’d been sittin there!

Sally Ann is a Boss. She rocks. Good story JD.

I feel like the mouth of God spoke through the mouths of humble women. Even a preacher caint top that! The beauty of remembering just who each of us are in the scheme of things. ❤

AMEN Brother!!!! I haven't laughed that hard in forever!!! That made me really happy!!!

I love hearing these old times stories ❤

Sally Anne reminds me of what my first husband said about me. He asked was i a dang yankee. I said no I'm an outspoken Southern woman. Good for her! Great story!

It's like the old saying. Make sure your own porch is clean before you tell someone else theirs needs to be clean. No one is perfect. We all have faults.

Another precious story! Your stories make my heart smile, and they warm my soul. Thank you very much for that.

ALOT of truth in that story! Good job J.D.

Beautiful story. So true for back in the day ❤

Hallelujah FANTASTIC STORY! Loved it ❤

Such a beautiful meaage for today. ❤❤❤

Makes me miss my Grandma😢.

👊.... Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. Another great story!

Lovely story, thanks for telling it while I have my morning coffee.

My favorite story teller I sure enjoyed listening to this. Great story

From someone who’s shelled a lot of peas; you snap beans but you shell peas.

Wow!that gal had some back bone and sass..good thing too!thanks for another great story!

Sally Ann👏❤

😍😍😍😍 what a great lady to remind the men what Paul said in the 25th verse!! If each do what he says what a great life a husband and wife will have!

Good for Sally Ann! This is a good story.

Love the Ephesians sermon example. These stories are so fantastic. Were these stories you grew up with. I love telling a good story, but finding someone to let me tell it sll the way through is scarce as hen's teeth. Thank you for sharing

Yay for Sally Ann, she knew her scriptures and set the men straight on their hypocracy!!!

Definitely changed my view on life and people. Great attitude adjustment to start the day with. Glad I listened before I left the house. Hopefully, this stays on my mind for a good while to come. Thanks! 👍👍👍👍👍

You are so good at what you do! I really enjoy listening to you and the stories you tell, they take me back to better times for a visit with memories, thank you!!

I love this story, what a great testament, ANOTHER GREAT JOB

Another great story told by a great storyteller!

This is the greatest story ever

Whew! That was good! My mom was like that young woman who spoke up but she didnt have to do so for herself once she married my dad because he was a good meek man. But my mom stood up for the hurt & needy and my dad supported her.

One word BRLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLIANT