019 Crazy World War 2 Stories: Art Brothers on Survival, Faith & Family Legacy

What happens when a story isn’t told? It risks disappearing — along with the wisdom, resilience, and warning it carries.

In this episode of The Grandpa Channel, Art Brothers joins Steve Harris (aka “Rivers”) to share grandpa stories that bridge generations. From fearless dogs and childhood memories to his mother’s harrowing survival during World War 2 and the Dutch Hunger Winter, Art paints an unforgettable picture of family resilience in the face of trauma.

You’ll hear:

• Crazy World War 2 stories of Jewish families being taken to trains, the underground black market, and children hidden in garbage trucks for survival.

• How the Hunger Winter in the Netherlands shaped his mother’s faith, her courage, and ultimately their family’s journey to America.

• Why telling these stories matters — and how grandparents can pass resilience, love, and wisdom to their grandchildren.

• Reflections on intergenerational trauma and the hope that comes when one generation chooses to break cycles and start new traditions.

• Art’s own message to his grandchildren: you are loved for who you are right now — and you can do hard things.

This episode is a reminder of the importance of storytelling in family life. Stories don’t just preserve history — they help grandchildren believe they can face their own hard things with courage.

🎧 Tune in and pass it forward — because every story worth telling is a story worth remembering.