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Episode 243: Kevin Mason

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…

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Episode 242: Steph Mason

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…

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Episode 241: Coach Larry Blackstone (Part 2)

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…

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Episode 240: Coach Larry Blackstone (Part 1)

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…

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Episode 239: Kevin + Steph

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…

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Episode 237: Willie Robertson

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…

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Episode 236: Kevin + Steph

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…

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Episode 235: Kevin + Steph

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…

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Episode 234: Kevin + Steph (Encore)

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…

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Episode 229: Alex Kendrick

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…

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Episode 228: Victor Marx

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…

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Episode 205: Kevin + Steph

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….

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Episode 200: Celebrating Our 200th Show!

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…

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Episode 198: John Cooper of Skillet

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…

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Episode 197: Tribute to Steve Keller

(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,…

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Episode 186: Kevin + Steph + Adam

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…

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Episode 185: Kevin + Steph

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…

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Episode 184: Kevin + Steph

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…

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Episode 183: DJ Vanas

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…

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Episode 182: Rudy Ruettiger

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…

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