Unshackled!

The UNSHACKLED! radio program began under the leadership of Pacific Garden Mission’s Superintendent Harry Saulnier. Harry yearned to reach the masses for Christ and earnestly prayed about the possibility of a radio program. For a short time Harry had a 15 minute program entitled “Doorway to Heaven” on station WAIT in 1945, where Harry often related the true stories of individuals who had been saved at Pacific Garden Mission. This opportunity fueled Harry’s desire to continue to share the testimonies of changed lives using the popular radio drama format of the day. Thus, in 1950, the first recording session was scheduled. It was put on air later that year & still on the air today, making it the longest-running radio drama series of all time.

This program is produced in the drama style of the golden age of radio, with live music, creative sound effects, and versatile actors. They portray the Biblical character of God and His works in the lives of people from around the world; dramatizing their transformation through salvation and the ensuing victory experienced in this life and the assurance of that victory eternally.