Episodes

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...

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 first experience at Bethel Church in Redding, California when he was so overwhelmed that he could barely talk. – The heartfelt experience of a fan asking him to sing his song ‘Eviden...

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 coming to Christ, Kelly was a musician, tour manager, and part of the management team for some of the biggest rock bands in the world including Nickelback, Richard Marx, Stryper...

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 biggest rock bands in the world including Nickelback, Richard Marx, Stryper, Candlebox, Wang Chung, RED, and many others. After a near-death car crash while out on...

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 Ramsey Show, America’s second-largest talk radio show, Rachel reaches millions of weekly listeners with her personal finance advice. She recently wrote her firs...

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 numerous books, including Investigating the Russian Mafia which documents his experience working as a CIA agent in Moscow for five years. Steph also considers Joe to be the “Kevin Bacon of Tell Us A...

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 start Burn Boot Camp, they were in their 20s, had no business experience, couldn’t secure any funding to get the project off the ground, and couldn’t find a landlord willing to take a chance on ...

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? And why was he drafted TWICE in the NHL draft…by the same team?! Other stories include: – Playing in his first NHL hockey game and then immediately being told he was going back down to the minor leagues. – A...

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. Riley has now toured with artists such as Tauren Wells, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Crowder, and Zach Williams. Stories include… – Where she gets her wardrobes for award shows. – W...

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 time. – The tough decision to leave Elevation Church. – What happened when he requested something to be stocked in his green room at an event. – A funny fan interacti...

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. However since that episode aired, Joe has been approached by multiple 6th grade students and parents asking him if he used to be a professional wrestler named “Fu-Manchu-Man”! It’s a great story that will no...

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 world. In this conversation with Kevin + Steph, he shares the story of how his life changed on March 1, 2008. Thankfully, the accident did not take away Jason’s sense of humor. From w...

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 life, Ken was already settled in a different profession, with a wife, kids, and no experience or education in broadcasting. He had so many questions. Was he wasting his life? Did God have a bigger purpose fo...

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. Victoria was on SNL for six seasons, working alongside some iconic comedians like Dana Carvey, Phil Hartman, and Chris Farley to name just a few. Kevin + Steph play rapid-fire with ...

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 has his own YouTube channel and is co-host of the Dave Ramsey Show which is the 2nd largest syndicated radio show in America. As you will hear, George is a great storyteller and very funny. Some of hi...