The Storydram

Every year many stay up late, eat too much, maybe drink a little, and expect New Year’s Eve to be unforgettable. And almost every year… it isn’t. In this New Year’s episode of  Storydram the guys reflect on why New Year’s Eve so often fails to live up to the hype—and what that disappointment reveals about our expectations and desires. A simple Pizza Hut daddy-daughter date becomes the catalyst for...

Merry Christmas from Storydram!  🎄 In this special Christmas episode, Chris and Kory are joined by Alicia LaCroix for a powerful and deeply human story about mercy, confession, and what happens when we simply  can’t find the words . Alicia shares her first confession as an adult convert — a moment marked not by eloquence or confidence, but by fear, silence, and a handwritten list she couldn’t bri...

As we record on the Fourth Sunday of Advent, the house is loud, the stew is hot, and Christmas is almost here. In this episode of  Storydram , Chris and Kory reflect on the rising joy of Advent — a season that is both penitential and festive, quiet and loud, already here and still coming. Chris shares a childhood story of sledding gone wrong: a younger sister, a steep hill, and a brick wall at the...

A moment of humor turns into a moment of charity in this week’s episode. Kory tells the story of accidentally sending a fake episode title (“Signs Your Hemorrhoids Might Be Infected”) to a very normal listener… and how that led into a deeper reflection on crossing thresholds, sacred space, and what happens when life interrupts liturgy. Chris and Kory talk about jumping over pews, fainting parishio...

From broken tools and hit-and-run garbage cans to being “pretty woman-ed” in a clothing store — a humorous look at reclaiming your peace in everyday annoyances. In this episode of  Storydram , Chris and Kory swap stories of stolen recycling bins, shattered garbage cans, and mysteriously disappearing Caribou Coffee rewards. What do we do when someone says something rude, unfair, or just plain weird...

From Elon Musk “flying cars” and AI hymn-writing to a dusty Amazon box under a desk, this episode of Story Time is all about unfinished things. Inside the box: a knife, a half-carved spoon, and a question that won’t go away— Why did I quit? Chris and Kory use that abandoned project to explore a bigger discernment: When is quitting actually wise, and when is it a missed chance to grow in fortitude,...

What starts as a goofy chat about missed talents (beatboxing, flip turns, and failed skateboard dreams) turns into a tender story about a son taking his mom out for dinner, dress shopping, and a night at the Guthrie. Chris and Kory reflect on honoring our parents, the power of remembering, and how the love we received as children shapes the way we now love our own kids—right down to simple things...

What happens when two youth ministers decide to wander Minneapolis with no phones, no plan, and only one rule: follow every recommendation and meet whoever God puts in front of us? In this episode, Chris and Kory welcome Luke Clavin, who tells the story of a single night that stretched from fancy cocktails and live blues to a speakeasy, stolen glassware, a fake Halloween skeleton, and—right in the...

Sometimes the people God wants to reach aren’t the ones we’re talking to—but the ones listening just beyond the conversation. In this episode, Chris and Kory start with stories about family reunion sweatshirts, matching pajamas, and a dad’s running tradition that turns out to mean much more than it seems. Then they move into a reflection on what it means to  admonish the sinner —to speak truth wit...

After a Halloween night filled with candy debates and neighborly cheer, Chris shares a story from Farm Aid 2025 that starts with a $20 warm beer and ends with an unexpected reflection on judgment, mercy, and seeing others’ intentions in a new light. In this episode, Kory and Chris swap their top (and bottom) Halloween candies, talk about trick-or-treating as dads, and somehow find themselves explo...

Tyler thought it’d be funny. Rachel said “don’t.” What happened next turned into a lesson on joy, humility, and holy whimsy in marriage. A hilarious and heartfelt conversation about how God delights in our delight. Tyler and Rachel McCollum join Chris and Kory for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation about newlywed life. Along the way, the guys explore how whimsy and delight in marriage are not...

Tyler just wanted coffee. Ten minutes later, he was saving a man’s life. This wild story will make you think twice about where God might be placing you today. In this episode, the guys welcome Tyler and Rachel McCollum and unpack the wild story of how Tyler ended up saving a man’s life, and what it revealed about listening to promptings, providence, and presence. Between the laughs and disbelief,...

Chris and Kory check in on an early episodes pumpkin spice predictions, confess their creamer choices, and take a detour into a touching story about a daddy-daughter date that points straight to the Father’s love. Equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and grace — it’s Storydram at its best. Whether you’re sipping a pumpkin spice latte or trying your first dirty soda, this episode will leave you smiling...

Chris and Kory take a dive into the deadly sin of gluttony — and end up somewhere entirely unexpected. Between talk of Mega Stuf, coffee-flavored cookies, and college peanut butter hacks, they start to uncover a truth about desire, discipline, and what we’re really hungry for. Chris gives us a glimpse into a youth ministry pastime - "midnight basketball" through a story about one bold fr...

This week Chris and Kory swap stories about the first shows they ever binged (Lost, Sopranos, Arrested Development). But the conversation takes a turn: from marathon TV days and “rotting” on your phone, to what true rest really means. Is rest just entertainment and distraction? Or is it something deeper—something rooted in Sabbath, worship, and relationship with God? The guys wrestle with John Pau...

What’s the strangest place you’ve ever fallen asleep? From teepees to classrooms to parked cars, the guys start with ridiculous laughter before taking flight with monarch butterflies. The guys welcome special guest Brad Zasada as he shares a story of chasing monarchs in the Minnesota prairies — and how it became a lesson on prayer, expectation, and the surprising ways God speaks. Sometimes we run...

Chris and Kory kick things off with playful fall-food banter — are pumpkin-spice drinks past their prime, and what in the world are “dirty sodas”? Chris shared about tense drive up Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park, where fear of heights forced him to stop the climb and hand the drive (and vulnerability) over to his wife. It's a candid conversation about faith, fear, confession,...

The guys welcome the endearing and insightful Sarah Baudler to Storydram this week. When Sarah Baudler hopped on a train after a solo pilgrimage to Assisi, she didn’t expect to meet Brother Michael — a Franciscan friar whose parting words would stay with her for years:  “I’m excited to see you again — if not in this life, then in the next.”   In this episode, Chris, Kory, and Sarah reflect on Spir...

Chris and Kory kick things off with fireworks gone wrong (yes, bottle rocket wars were a thing), spirit animals, and “Take that, Satan!” merch ideas. Kory shares about a recent apology he had to make. But it all sparks into something deeper: how we speak to one another, how we fight, and even how Catholic just war theory can actually help us in everyday conversations. Plus, a look at the examen an...

Every parish festival has its quirks—corn hats, bingo, silent auctions—but nothing prepared us for the chaos of the Holy Name pie-eating contest. What started as a simple “who can finish a pie the fastest” challenge turned into football players struggling, Corey inhaling dessert like a vacuum cleaner, and Chris discovering what it feels like to take a blueberry pie  directly to the face.  (Spoiler...

This week Chris and Kory rif on what comes easy to each of them—and how recognizing those gifts in ourselves, and in others, can illuminate our lives. Kory shares a moving story of accompanying a family through an emergency infant baptism, highlighting the profound importance of baptism. Together, they explore why this sacrament is considered the most pivotal day of a person’s life, even more so t...

A white dress. A mountain of marinara. And Amy, the slightly tipsy optometrist who swooped in to save the day. In this episode, Ella Kostelc shares the hilarious (and surprisingly profound) story of a pre-Twins game mozzarella stick mishap that turned into a lesson on humility, vulnerability, and the joy of receiving help. Ella's Book Rec - I Believe in Love - Fr. Jean C.J. d'Elbee Support...

Chris shares a vivid memory of getting pulled over in high school that unexpectedly opens up a deeper conversation on justice, mercy, and how our desire for fairness can actually prevent us from receiving God’s love. From Catholic guilt at the coffee shop to parenting moments and heartfelt confessions, he and Kory explore how mercy often costs more than justice—and why it’s still the better way. S...

Have you ever found yourself lost in curiosity over something wonderfully odd — like, say, penguins waddling through airport security? In this episode, Chris and Kory crack open a hilarious real-life story that unexpectedly soars into a deeper reflection on our hunger to  know … and how mystery is essential for a healthy spiritual life. Together, they explore why our modern “just Google it” mindse...

In this heartfelt episode of  The Storydram Podcast , Kory and Chris share the bizarre, ordinary, and grace-filled places where they’ve recorded — from cluttered basements to quiet patios under the stars. But tonight’s real story is about unexpected hope: a simple feather from a religious sister becomes a powerful sign of God’s providence in a hard season. Together they reflect on the beauty of be...