Episodes

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 engineer, martial artist, actor, rapper, and beatboxer. Steph then told him to prove it! This conversation includes: – How he came up with the emcee n...

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 interactions. – A hilarious story about visiting a new church. – His fun uncle Si Robertson. – Of the Robertson boys, who is the best athlete? Who is the best hunter? – And why going on The Masked Singer was one...

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 through NOT one but TWO timeshare presentations! Also, what happens when the Mason kids get on the go-cart track? Apparently, It means get ready to watch a NAS...

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 Katie and her dog from only a couple of feet away! Also, this conversation includes the story of how Steph was recently nominated to be part of Parkway ...

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 Lake Erie, went to a drive-through safari, and barely made it through in one piece. Kevin + Steph took their family to Myrtle Beach, went to a “fire show”, and the entertainers almos...

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. After a successful playing career, including time with the St. Louis Blues, Dan transitioned into coaching with the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators. He recently accepted the associate head coac...

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 by instilling a culture of putting Jesus first. Then in 2021, he led the Baylor Bears to their first Big 12 and NCAA national championship in program history. A few of the stories in th...

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 recent vacation to Fiji after winning a 5-day trip to Tony Robbins private resort. BUT how long did it take to get there? – What Broadway auditions are like. – What it’s REAL...

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 so “cringe”? What are her friends’ reactions to Steph and her aunt Katie in public? Also, Kevin + Steph reveal HUGE NEWS regarding upcoming guests for the show...

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 part of The Kendrick Brothers Productions. In this conversation, Alex shares some great stories with Kevin + Steph, including… – Who has attempted to replicate ...

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 together to fight against human trafficking in the United States. In his words, he is a “high-risk missionary”, but to Kevin + Steph, he’s a “real-life Rambo”! This convers...

(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, and their friend, Jeremy Hartman. In part 3 of this conversation, stories include: – The Mason’s Wiffleball Party. – Upcoming guests and who to expect. – Big news rega...

(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 of this conversation, stories include: – The challenges Kevin + Steph are having as sports parents. – How Steph has to reduce her INTENSITY with the k...

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 include: – Some of the weird things happening behind the scenes of Tell Us A Good Story. – How Steph pitches Kevin her guest ideas for the show. –...

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 to their movies. – AND the time Phil’s team produced a film about Billy Graham and the Billy Graham Ministry HATED IT!! Can’t wait for you to he...

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 unconventional ventures like selling root beer at carnivals. Despite setbacks, they persevered and eventually found success in a window cleaning busines...

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 America’s Got Talent!! And then, Bay’s life had changed forever…including the release of his new song, Brand New. We can’t wait for you to hear this amazing...

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 with early in his career and in his marriage. From how Jon received an ultimatum from his wife that he needed to change, to almost going bankrupt, to...

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 one thing that Kevin should not volunteer to do…EVER! AND…a big announcement regarding the next step of Tell Us a Good Story. Thank you for listening...

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”. From hospital rooms to personal triumphs, Matt’s story is of unwavering faith, humor, and gratitude. Some of the stories in this episode include… – ...

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 when their home was revealed. – What happened when the time came for them to sell their Fixer Upper home. Did they sell it at a premium price? – W...

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 with someone who has inspired many mothers and families around the world. In this episode, Helen shares some inspiring stories about raising seven very...

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 stories from his recent trip to Texas (without Steph), where he met up with a few prior guests of Tell Us A Good Story, including Jim Comer…who had a hilarious reac...

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 had right before their guests arrived! Jeremy and Katie want to hear all about the argument, so they can take sides. Other stories include: – Kevin + Steph’s recent move...