The Brave Girl of Paris: Anna's Fight Against Witchcraft is a heartwarming story about a 12-year-old girl named Anna who stands up against injustice in 1431 Paris. Anna witnesses a group of men accusing a young girl, Marie, of being a witch and mistreating her. Anna decides to take action and seeks help from the authorities to rescue Marie from the men's wrath. Anna learns that Marie had been accused of witchcraft because she had healed a sick child. With determination, Anna works tirelessly to prove Marie's innocence and succeeds in doing so, earning her the reputation of a brave and compassionate girl in Paris. The story highlights the power of kindness, compassion, and standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

The Brave Girl Of Paris Anna's Fight Against Witchcraft

Piper is sick and calls on an old friend to come help run things at the camp.  Kylee and Lynn take a challenging hike on their own and the campers learn a valuable lesson from a story about Ranger Sue

Album 6 Episode 3 - Yes, Turning Back (Repentance)

Albert gets to work on rebuilding his portal in hopes of regaining access to the world of Adhara!  The base campers watch one of Albert's favorite movies of all time, a science fiction classic based on one of Jesus' parables.

Album 6 Episode 4 - Interplanetary Betrayal! (Forgiveness)

The stakes have never been higher!  The black riders are about to begin their attack on Castletown and the Base Camp team is caught right in the middle of it.  Meanwhile Zoner faces a choice to stand up for his faith or give in to peer pressure.

Album 6 Episode 6 - Kingdom Quest (Kingdom First Living)

My first performance of A Child's Christmas was in Greensboro, NC 1987. I performed the story in a parking lot while my friend and I had 30 minutes to spare before our movie, "Fried Green Tomatoes," was due to start. Given that the poem runs for 22 minutes, the timing was perfect for an impromptu rendition in the car. That experience marked the beginning of a cherished tradition, as I've recited it every Christmas season since. 

Now, years on, the poem still reveals new layers and nuances with each performance. Enjoy this delightful story about a boy growing up in Swansea, Wales, during the 1920s. It will spark memories, surprising imagery, and pleasant recollections of holidays you've enjoyed. 

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A Child's Christmas In Wales by Dylan Thomas performed by James Navé

I'm James Navé with The Imaginative Storm Writing Project. Today, I’m delighted to perform “A Visit from St. Nicholas” by Clement Clarke Moore—more commonly known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Moore (1779–1863) was a writer, scholar, and professor of Oriental and Greek literature, as well as a philanthropist and land developer. His poem is widely credited with shaping American Christmas traditions. 



Does Santa look like this?

"He had a broad face and a little round belly 
That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. 
He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, 
 And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself."

One of my fondest memories of this poem is watching poet Allan Wolf, during the Asheville Poetry Slam in December 1992, wrap himself in flashing Christmas lights and spin wildly while performing it. 

One of my fondest memories of this poem is watching poet Allan Wolf, during the Asheville Poetry Slam in December 1992, wrap himself in flashing Christmas lights and spin wildly while performing it. 

Though I’ve never donned Christmas lights myself, I’ve always loved how the poem’s rhyming narrative bounces along. Some performers punch the rhymes, but I prefer understating them and letting the story carry you through. Enjoy!

A Visit From Saint Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore performed by James Navé

Welcome to Twice 5 Miles Radio. I'm your host, James Navé. As 2024 comes to a close, I'm going solo to wish you a Happy 2025 and reflect on the year ahead. Recently, I memorized a line from T.S. Eliot that stuck with me: "Do not let me hear of the wisdom of old men, but rather of their folly." Inspired by those words, this episode explores the curious, messy decisions—both wise and foolish—that shape our lives.

I share pivotal moments, like choosing performance poetry over law school—a so-called "folly" that led to a lifelong journey of storytelling. I revisit the origins of Poetry Alive, the educational theater initiative I co-founded, which brought poetry to life for millions of students. And I reflect on the transformative power of poetry: the choices we make, the paths we travel, and those we leave behind.

As we welcome 2025, I invite you to embrace the poetry in your life—from the landscapes you traverse to the relationships you nurture. What stories will you tell this year? Let's explore together. Enjoy the show.

The Wisdom of Folly: reflections for 2025 with poet James Navé

The Base Camp kids team up with Detective Do Right Irving McLauren to solve mysteries and become Jr. Detectives. Their first case to find the missing gumshoe shoe will challenge their ordinary way of thinking and reveal the wonder of Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom!

Album 7 Episode 1 - The Mystery of the Missing Gumshoe Shoe (Beatitudes)

The wealthy Mrs. Davidson has enlisted the help of the Junior Detective team to search for her missing pet turtle. As they uncover clues and work together, they learn valuable lessons about humility and what it means to be “poor in spirit".

Album 7 Episode 2 - The Adventure of the Runaway Turtle (Poor in Spirit)

Lynn Wong gets her chance to take the lead to uncover the whereabouts of Stuart Franklin’s bicycle. The journey will lead Lynn, Zoner, and Max across Happy Heart City as they hunt for the bicycle and discover that in Jesus’ Upside-Down Kingdom those who mourn are blessed.

Album 7 Episode 3 - The Case of the Banana Seat Bicycle (Mourn)

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Provocative Conversations from Twice 5 Miles Radio is a podcast devoted to candid, often surprising exchanges with artists, thinkers, and cultural instigators who speak from the core. Each episode dives beneath the surface to explore the stories and questions that shape our lives.

I’m James Navé—poet, storyteller, educator, and longtime creative collaborator. With an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and decades of teaching experience across the globe, I help writers and performers tap into their authentic voices through public speaking, creative writing, and the Imaginative Storm method, which I co-developed with Allegra Huston.

My most recent book, 100 Days: A Poetic Memoir After Cancer (3: A Taos Press), documents a hundred days of healing and poetic reckoning. I’m also co-author of Write What You Don’t Know and How to Read for an Audience—practical guides for anyone seeking to speak and write with more truth and power.

I’ve directed festivals, hosted literary salons, taught with Julia Cameron, and memorized over 600 poems. I still believe in the power of a well-told story, the light through stained glass, and the open road with nothing but a podcast and a windshield full of stars.

Love to read, write, travel, help and empower people, and to rejoice in family, friendship and the many splendours that Life has to offer.

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