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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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(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 part 2 o…
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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, stories …
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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 back row of a theater and watch people’s reactions…
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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 a miracle, Bay gets an invite to appear on Americ…
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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 up about the things he struggled…
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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 that annoy Steph. – The on…
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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 reported “LSU Football Player Shot by Dog”.…
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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 watch that very first episode…and how nervous they were …
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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 have the honor of talking w…
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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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(Editor’s Note: This week, Mr. Steve Keller, who appears in this show, and is the father of Stephanie, passed away at the age of 77. Kevin + Steph will be taking some time away this week to grieve and cherish Mr. Keller’s memories. Please keep Kevin + Steph, and their entire family in your prayers,... The post Episode 197: Tribute to Steve Keller a…
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Today, Kevin + Steph talks with a listener of the show, Duane Abel. Duane reached out via their website kevinandsteph.com. Duane’s story sounds like a Hallmark movie. During Covid, Duane wrote a romantic comedy called The Green Oak Guardian, which was turned into a feature film, and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. For most... The post Episo…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s just Kevin + Steph telling their own stories – and this week, they are joined by Jeremy Hartman and Adam Bennett! Stories include…what’s it like to be “Tate Man’s” gym teacher? And why is he so aggressive? Why did Kevin + Steph allow Tate to play a sport they know... The post Episode 195: Kevin + Steph appeared first …
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To hear part 1 of our conversation with Diamond Dallas Page, click HERE. Diamond Dallas Page is an actor, yoga instructor, and retired professional wrestler. DDP has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, is a 3-time world champion, a published author, and the founder of DDPYoga. This conversation is NOT just about wrestling,... The post Episode …
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Diamond Dallas Page is an actor, yoga instructor, and retired professional wrestler. But not just any professional wrestler. DDP has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, is a 3-time world champion, a published author, and the founder of DDPYoga. AND he’s joining Kevin + Steph this week (and next!) to answer some of... The post Episode 193: Diam…
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Jeff Allen is considered to be one of the funniest, most inspirational, and clean comedians working today. Most of his humor centers on marriage and living with teenagers, which most people can relate to. Jeff has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Netflix, Amazon, Huckabee, Pureflix, Showtime, Comedy Central, VH1, and more. He is the most... The post Epi…
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Jade Warshaw is working in her dream job as a radio personality at Ramsey Solutions. Ever since paying off over $460,000 in debt with her husband, Sam, she has been sharing their story and coaching others on how to pay off their own mountain of debt. Jade and Sam got married one week after college... The post Episode 191: Jade Warshaw appeared firs…
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Like every fifth episode, it’s Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you. In this conversation, they are joined by Kevin’s college roommate, Dr. John Stauffer, who you might remember from way back in episode 15. For years, Dr. John had invited Kevin + Steph to his home in Jacksonville. And FINALLY…last weekend, Kevin... The post Episode 190:…
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Coach Dot Richardson is the head softball coach at Liberty University and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. Dot was voted by the NCAA as the Player of the Decade for the 1980s and was a pioneer in the sport of softball. However, when Dot was growing up she faced many obstacles and discrimination for being... The post Episode 189: Coach Dot Richards…
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He’s back! Jim Comer returns to Tell Us A Good Story. You can hear his previous interview on Episode 116. The story that Jim tells on today’s episode sounds like something straight out of a Hallmark Movie! Just imagine…you have a career in Los Angeles, but you live over 1,000 miles away from your elderly... The post Episode 188: Jim Comer appeared …
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Kevin + Steph have the honor of talking with a best-selling author and a co-host of The Dave Ramsey Show, Dr. John Delony. Dr. John is a mental health expert and hosts his own show called The Dr. John Delony Show. Kevin + Steph drill him with their own personal questions including “Can husbands read... The post Episode 187: Dr. John Delony appeared…
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Even though it’s not a fifth episode, Kevin + Steph just couldn’t wait to share their latest stories with you! In this episode, Kevin + Steph talk with their friend, Adam Bennett, about their recent trip to Colorado Springs to visit Victor & Eileen Marx. Over the course of two days, Victor and his team... The post Episode 186: Kevin + Steph + Adam …
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This episode is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you…and Steph’s sister, Katie Keller Schnetzer! Kevin + Steph are back from vacation, and have invited Katie to be, once again, part of the show! Kevin + Steph share with Katie great stories about their trip to Myrtle Beach, including what happened when the... The post Episode 185: Kevin …
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This episode is Kevin + Steph sharing their own stories with you…and 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 last summer! Katie and her family took a trip to... The post Episode 184: Kevin + Ste…
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D.J. Vanas is a best-selling author and international speaker who has spoken to Fortune 500 companies, tribal nations, and over 7,000 audiences (including at the White House). In this episode, D.J. introduces Kevin + Steph to the Native American warrior spirit, the tribal principles that led the first cultures in America. An enrolled member of... T…
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Rudy Ruettiger’s life story inspired the major motion picture RUDY. After struggling to finally get accepted as a student into Notre Dame University, against all odds, Rudy made the Notre Dame football team as an undersized walk-on. However, on the only play of the only game he ever played in, Rudy sacked the quarterback and... The post Episode 182…
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Bob Burg is a best-selling author and a member of the National Speaker’s Association Hall of Fame. When it comes to public speaking, this man is one of the all-time greats. Not only has Bob sold over 2,000,000 books, with titles such as The Go-Giver, Endless Referrals, It’s Not About You: A Little Story About... The post Episode 181: Bob Burg appea…
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For the first time in 180 episodes, Kevin + Steph talk to the man who introduced them…Kevin’s father, Ron Mason! As Kevin’s wingman (literally), Ron tells the story of how he first met Steph and then forced his son to meet her a few days later. If you personally know Kevin or Steph, this story... The post Episode 180: Kevin + Steph appeared first o…
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This week, Kevin + Steph are on vacation! That means it’s a great time to share a conversation they had last year with Kevin’s hilarious friend, Adam Bennett. This episode focuses on stories about family vacations. Adam shares what it’s like when his family heads out West to South Dakota to visit relatives AND how... The post Episode 179: Kevin + S…
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This week Kevin + Steph get to talk to a Philadelphia Eagles NFL football legend, Vince Papale. In 2006, Vince was the inspiration for a Disney movie called Invincible. Why? Vince was a school teacher, a part-time bartender, and a huge Eagles fan with season tickets. In 1976, the Eagles front office hired a new head football... The post Episode 178…
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Leah Amico is a three-time Olympic gold medalist with USA Softball, a National Softball Hall of Fame Inductee in 2009, and a three-time national champion at The University of Arizona. Known for being one of the most clutch hitters of all time, Leah still holds the record for the highest batting average in the Women’s... The post Episode 177: Leah A…
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