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‘Tell Us a Good Story’ is a HIGHLY entertaining podcast that will leave listeners feeling inspired, encouraged, and motivated. Kevin and Stephanie Mason talk about their crazy (and hilarious) experiences from 15+ years of marriage, plus swap fascinating behind-the-scenes type stories with some amazing guests. This podcast will also give you, the listener, an opportunity to share your own story with Kevin, Stephanie, and their audience. The only criteria is 1) it’s gotta be good and 2) its go ...
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Today’s episode is with probably the most popular couple in the world…Santa and Mrs. Claus! This conversation is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Have you ever wondered what being Santa or Mrs. Claus would be like for a day? What do you think kids would say to you? How do you think adults would act around you? (Apparently, you do NOT …
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Did you have a rough childhood? Do you have a dysfunctional family? If so, wait until you hear this story! This week, Kevin + Steph sit down with the dynamic husband-and-wife duo, Mack and Meredith Brock. Mack is a multi-platinum songwriter, recording artist, and founding member of Elevation Worship, while Meredith is the CEO of Proverbs 31 Ministr…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. In this episode, they share stories with their good friends, Adam Bennett and Joe Muck. Stories include… – The road trips that Kevin and a few of his buddies have taken to an Ohio State football game each year. – Their EPIC trip to Minnesota, including how they snuck i…
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This week, Kevin + Steph sit down with Donnie and Johnny Van Zant, the legendary brothers behind 38 Special and Lynyrd Skynyrd, to celebrate their new Christian album, Always Look Up. With over 40 years in the music industry and stories that span decades of Southern rock, family legacy, and personal growth, this episode offers a heartfelt glimpse i…
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In this episode, it’s Kevin’s turn to share his life-changing story from November 2005. It’s when a nurse called him with his test results informing him he had been diagnosed with the dreaded “C” word…cancer. Kevin was only 37 when he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, with two young kids. This was the same exact disease his grandmother pas…
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In this episode, Kevin + Steph share their life-changing experience from July 24, 2007. It’s the day when Steph was electrocuted at work and everything changed. This episode includes: – The terrifying story of how Steph was injured at work, the shocking response from her employer, and the physical and emotional impact. – The difficult journey they …
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Here is part 2 of our conversation with a former teacher of Kevin’s from Bloom Carroll High School, Coach Larry Blackstone! As you will hear, Coach is beloved by his former students and players. (If you missed it, HERE is part 1 of the conversation.) This conversation includes: – Stories about what Kevin was like in high school – Some of the things…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you. This week, they are joined by a former teacher of Kevin’s from Bloom Carroll High School, Coach Larry Blackstone. (This is part 1 of that conversation.) Coach Blackstone is old school and isn’t afraid to make fun of Kevin for a variety of things. This conversation includes…
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On this episode, Kevin + Steph celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary with you! They share some funny moments from around the time they got married including… – The trick Steph pulled on Kevin two days before he proposed. – How Kevin proposed to Steph. – Why it took him so long to propose. – What Kevin did to get Steph to FINALLY leave their wedd…
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This week, Kevin + Steph speak with Baldwin Chiu, one of the most creative people they’ve had on the show! Baldwin created the award-winning documentary Far East Deep South for PBS. In it, he travels to Mississippi to try to find his grandfather’s grave and discovers some amazing stories about his family history along the way. Baldwin is also an en…
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Kevin + Steph get to speak with one of their “bucket list” guests this week, Mr. Willie Robertson! He is the founder of Buck Commander, CEO of Duck Commander, and stars in the hit A&E TV show “Duck Dynasty”. Just a few of his stories include… – How Duck Dynasty was started. – Crazy fan... The post Episode 237: Willie Robertson appeared first on Kev…
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Here is part 2 of our fifth episode conversation, where Kevin + Steph share stories with their friend, Adam Bennett, and Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. This conversation includes Kevin + Steph discussing this year’s family vacation to Myrtle Beach, how Kevin had to make the trip separately, AND how Steph volunteered Kevin to sit... The pos…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s just Kevin + Steph sharing stories with some of their closest friends. And this week it’s long-time guest Adam Bennett and Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. SPOILER ALERT…in this episode, you will hear Katie’s hilarious story about her encounter with an all-black skunk. This “evil and vile” creature blasted Kati…
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We’ve heard your requests! Some of your favorite episodes are with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. Have you ever been scared while on vacation? Ever gone on an excursion that looked like fun but then got dangerous real fast? That is EXACTLY what happened this past summer! Katie and her family took a trip to... The post Episode 234: Kevin + …
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This week Kevin + Steph get the opportunity to talk with Dan Hinote. Dan Hinote is a former NHL player and current hockey coach, known for his grit and leadership both on and off the ice. He spent six seasons with the Colorado Avalanche, where he helped the team win the Stanley Cup in 2001.... The post Episode 233: Dan Hinote appeared first on Kevi…
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This week Kevin + Steph get to talk to one of the top coaches in college basketball, Coach Scott Drew! In 2003, Coach Drew accepted the head basketball coaching position at Baylor, which was considered to be “the worst job in all of college sports.” However, this man helped rebuild a program disgraced by scandal... The post Episode 232: Coach Scott…
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This week Kevin + Steph get to talk to a Broadway actress who has performed in West Side Story, Chaplin, Cats, and Disney’s High School Musical. She was also cast as Frankie Valli’s wife, Mary Delgado, in the Clint Eastwood film Jersey Boys. Friends meet Renée Marino! Stories in this conversation with Renée include…– Her... The post Episode 231: Re…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you! And this week, they are joined by their soon-to-be teenage daughter, Emme Mason! Ms. Emme’s parents ask her some serious questions during this conversation. Who embarrasses her more…Kevin or Steph? What things have they done to embarrass her? Why are her parents... The pos…
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Alex Kendrick is an actor, director, and co-writer of faith-based films such as Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room. His newest film, THE FORGE, opens in theatres on August 23rd. After serving in church ministry for 20 years, Alex now writes, speaks, and produces Christian films with his brothers Stephen and Shannon as... The pos…
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Friends, he’s back!!! Victor Marx is the founder of All Things Possible Ministries and a Turning Point USA Faith contributor. This man is also a former Marine, master of mixed martial arts, weapons expert, and a 7-time black belt. He travels all over the world to rescue women and children from ISIS, along with putting teams... The post Episode 228:…
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(NOTE: this is part 3 of a 3-part discussion. Please see episode 225 for part 1 and episode 226 for part 2.) Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you! And with summer vacations on the horizon, this “fifth” episode turned into a THREE-part conversation with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer,... The post Episod…
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(NOTE: this is part 2 of a 3-part discussion. Please see episode 225 for part 1.) Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you! And with summer vacations on the horizon, this “fifth” episode turned into a THREE-part conversation with Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer, and their friend, Jeremy Hartman. In... The p…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you! And with summer vacations on the horizon, this “fifth” episode turned into a THREE-part conversation! For the next three episodes, Kevin + Steph are joined by Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer, and their friend, Jeremy Hartman. In part 1 of this conversation,... The p…
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This week we are very pleased to welcome back filmmaker, media consultant, and author Phil Cooke. Some of Phil’s stories include: – The crazy stunts he has done to get a film shot? – A hilarious adventure Pastor John and Joel Osteen from years ago. – How difficult it is for filmmakers to sit in... The post Episode 224: Phil Cooke appeared first on …
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This week we meet our new friend Lisa Kroehler. Lisa shares her inspiring journey from overcoming significant challenges in marriage, health, and business. From surviving a heart attack to battling COVID, she emphasizes the importance of faith and resilience. Lisa and her husband faced immense debt from a failed farming business, leading them to un…
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This week, Kevin + Steph get the privilege to speak with Bay Turner, who has an amazing story. Bay had a dream to one day become a professional singer. However, due to a medical mishap during surgery, Bay’s vocal cords were paralyzed, and he was told he would likely never sing again. And then, after... The post Episode 222: Bay Turner appeared firs…
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This week, Kevin + Steph get to speak with one of their favorite authors…Jon Gordon! Jon is a 16-time bestselling author, including the books The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, and Training Camp. AND he is considered to be one of the top THREE leadership authors and speakers in the world! In this conversation, Jon opens... The post Episode 221: Jon Gor…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s just Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with friends. And this week they are joined by Courtney Simmons and Adam Bennett. Some of the stories in this conversation include… – How (NOT) helpful Steph is with preparing for 5th episodes. – Steph and Courtney’s “fake Bible study” group. – Things... The post Episode 220: K…
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Matt Branch is a former college athlete who played football at LSU from 2008-2012. In 2018 he was involved in a near-death experience that resulted in the amputation of his left leg. At the time of the accident, Matt’s story received a lot of media attention as the headlines on ESPN and other news outlets... The post Episode 219: Matt Branch appear…
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Doug McNamee is the former president of the Magnolia Network and current president of Field & Stream. Doug and his wife were actually the very first couple that filmed the pilot episode of Fixer Upper with Chip & Joanna Gaines! A few of the stories in this episode include… – How hard it is to... The post Episode 218: Doug McNamee appeared first on …
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Helen Smallbone is featured in the new film Unsung Hero, which is about her extraordinary family’s life. As mother to Joel & Luke Smallbone of Christian music’s “For King & Country” and Rebecca St. James, this mother of seven led her family on a faith-building journey that changed her family forever. Today, Kevin + Steph... The post Episode 217: He…
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This week, Kevin + Steph continue their conversation from episode #215 (you can find part one HERE) with Jeremy Hartman and Katie Keller Schnetzer. In this episode, they discuss the annual Mother-Son Laser Tag event at their kids’ school and how Katie has developed the nickname “The Gladiator” from the event. Also, Kevin shares some... The post Epi…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. This week they are joined by their friend, Jeremy Hartman, and Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer. As you will hear, this conversation goes off the rails as soon as they start with Steph wanting to talk about the “passionate conversation” they... The post Episode 2…
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This week we talk with our new friend, Josh Baldwin, a songwriter and worship leader who joined the Bethel Music Collective in 2014. Josh’s newest album, Made For More (2024), is his second live worship album, following his 2022 release, Where The Glory Is. In this episode with Kevin + Steph, stories include: – His... The post Episode 214: Josh Bal…
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This is the second part of a two-part episode with Kelly K. You can find part one here. Kelly K is a best-selling author, preacher, and social media influencer with over 600K followers on TikTok. However, this man does not look like your traditional preacher with his tattoos, earrings, and lip ring. That’s because before... The post Episode 213: Ke…
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Kelly K is a best-selling author, preacher, and social media influencer with over 600K followers on TikTok. However, this man does not look like your traditional preacher with his tattoos, earrings, and lip ring. That’s because before coming to Christ, Kelly was a musician, tour manager, and part of the management team for some of... The post Episo…
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Today Kevin + Steph get to talk to a TWO-TIME #1 best-selling author, Ramsey Personality, and Dave’s daughter…Rachel Cruze! Rachel Cruze is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert, and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Rachel writes and speaks on personal finances, budgeting, investing, and money trends. As a co-host of The... The pos…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their stories with you, and this time they are joined by a friend and one of the few repeat guests of the show, Joe Serio. Dr. Joe Serio is a popular and entertaining keynote speaker and trainer on leadership and communication. He is the author of... The post Episode 210: Kevin + Steph appeared f…
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Morgan Kline is the founder & CEO of the fitness company Burn Boot Camp. Burn Boot Camp started in 2012, and currently has over 115,000+ members! Kevin + Steph talked with Morgan about what it was like to start their fitness company and all the obstacles they faced. When Morgan and her husband wanted to... The post Episode 209: Morgan Kline appeare…
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Today we talk to retired NHL player and former head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Coach Brad Larsen. Kevin + Steph had so many hockey questions for Coach Larsen. What happens when you lose your teeth during a game on the ice? How do you know when someone wants to fight you in hockey?... The post Episode 208: Brad Larsen appeared first on Kevi…
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Imagine being 15 years old, and getting signed by a record label in Nashville. And then you begin touring as a professional artist before even graduating high school. That’s what happened to our next guest, Riley Clemmons. By the age of 23, Riley accumulated over half a billion global streams and 85 MILLION YouTube views.... The post Episode 207: R…
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Mack Brock is a singer, songwriter, and the co-founder of Elevation Worship. If you attend a church with contemporary worship, you have probably been singing multiple songs that were written by this man. Some stories include… – What it was like to perform at Madison Square Garden. – Meeting Pastor Steven Furtick for the first... The post Episode 20…
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Like every fifth episode, Kevin + Steph share their own personal stories with you, and this week they are joined by Tell Us A Good Story’s very first guest, Joe Muck! Four years ago, Joe had no idea what he was getting himself into when he agreed to record a conversation with Kevin + Steph.... The post Episode 205: Kevin + Steph appeared first on K…
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In March 2008, Jason Koger lost both his hands after he ran into a downed power line while driving a four-wheeler. He is now the first bilateral upper arm amputee to be fitted with TWO bionic arms. Jason is also a record-setting hunter, a highly sought-after speaker, and the most proficient bionic hand-user in the... The post Episode 204: Jason Kog…
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Ken Coleman is known as “America’s Career Coach” and is co-host of the Dave Ramsey Show. However, did Kevin + Steph want to talk about finances? Nope!!! Ken shares the story of when he was in his 30s and felt he needed to make a career change into broadcasting. However, at that stage of his... The post Episode 203: Ken Coleman appeared first on Kev…
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Victoria Jackson is an actress, comedienne, and Saturday Night Live alum. If you were a fan of SNL back in the late 80s or early 90s, her distinctive voice will bring back memories! She recently released her first music-comedy album, When I Get to Nashville, which features a cameo from fellow SNL star Rob Schneider.... The post Episode 202: Victori…
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We are back! After a short break, we kick off our FIFTH season of Tell Us a Good Story with our new friend, George Kamel. George Kamel is a Ramsey Personality, financial expert, and author of the new book titled ‘Breaking Free From Broke: The Ultimate Guide to More Money and Less Stress’. He also... The post Episode 201: George Kamel appeared first…
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We get to celebrate 200 episodes of Tell Us A Good Story! Like every fifth episode, it’s just Kevin + Steph telling their own stories – and this week they are joined by Craig Clawson, who has worked as their show producer from the very beginning. What is it really like to work with Kevin... The post Episode 200: Celebrating Our 200th Show! appeared…
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Kevin + Steph are honored to have a conversation with Bishop Courtney McBath. In 1990, Bishop McBath moved his family to Norfolk, Virginia to start Calvary Revival Church. The church grew from 21 people at their first service to over 7,000 members today. Shortly before starting the church, Bishop McBath met a 12-year-old, naive, white... The post E…
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This week, Kevin + Steph are back with one of their dream guests, John Cooper of the band Skillet. John Cooper is the lead singer and one of the founders of Skillet, which is one of the best-selling rock bands of this century. The two-time Grammy-award nominated and 17X platinum band was recently inducted to... The post Episode 198: John Cooper of …
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