Step Into The Story Podcast

Saddle up your horses! On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Steven Curtis Chapman takes us behind the scenes of the music video for his hit song, “The Great Adventure.” You definitely want to hear him tell this story of a horse that tried to take him on a very different kind of adventure!

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Phil talks with the most award-winning musician in the history of contemporary Christian music—Steven Curtis Chapman. Steven shares all about why he believes his music has resonated with so many people, what led his family to adoption, and how they have learned to grieve and trust God completely in the midst of their deepest tragedies. You don’t want t...

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Phil talks with Jenni Catron—author, speaker, podcaster, and founder of the 4Sight Group. Jenni talks about her passion for using biblical principles to help leaders and organizations operate from a place of health and strength! Be sure to check out Lead Culture , Jenni’s podcast where she discusses all things leadership and organizational health.

On this very special episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we welcome back Boris Volkov, Walk Thru the Bible’s Regional Director for Northern Eurasia. A few months ago, Boris lived with his family in Kiev, Ukraine. Today, they find themselves in a position they never could have imagined—as refugees. Boris shares his personal experience of leaving his home, how God has allowed him to minister to ot...

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we ask author and Bethlehem College & Seminary President Dr. Joe Rigney about how his time coaching his sons in baseball has impacted his understanding of God. For more of Dr. Rigney’s thoughts on God and baseball, check out his book Strangely Bright: Can You Love God and Enjoy This World?

Description: On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we talk with Dr. Joe Rigney, President and Associate Professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary. He tells us how he is working to help people, no matter their background or education, understand the great books in light of the Greatest Book for the sake of the Great Commission. Learn more about: Bethlehem College and Seminary Dr. Rigney’s...

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we ask author Leigh McLeroy the age old question—which three authors, living or dead, would she most want to invite over for dinner?

Description: On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we talk with Leigh McLeroy, author of Treasured, The Beautiful Ache, and the Wednesday Words newsletter. She shares her journey of discovering her love of writing and learning to trust her own unique voice and perspective. Learn more about Leigh’s projects: Wednesday Words Books Darkroom Faith

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we revisit our conversation with author Jennifer Lee Dukes to hear how she has learned to unplug, unwind, and live in the present.

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we talk with author Jennifer Dukes Lee about her new book,  Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl . Jennifer shares about how she left behind her life as a political reporter to raise her children on a fifth-generation family farm—and the lessons God taught her about patience, stillness, and contentment along the way.

On today’s mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Summit Ministries president Dr. Jeff Myers tells us who one of his favorite authors is…by telling us the name of his dog.

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we talk with Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, about Christian curiosity, the questions Jesus asked when He was on earth, and finding the answers to life’s toughest questions in God’s Word.

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, singer-songwriter Mac Powell talks with us about the spiritual disciplines that keep him grounded in the Word and growing closer to God

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we talk with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Mac Powell about the origins of Third Day, his new solo album, and his constant desire to use his creative gifts in service of something greater than himself.

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we ask prolific author Chris Tiegreen a question everyone wants to ask their favorite writers: what books do you like to read?

On today’s episode, we talk with Chris Tiegreen, author of over 60 books, Bible studies, and devotionals. (Also, he probably wrote your favorite resource from Walk Thru the Bible.) We talk with him about how he became a writer despite his best efforts and how God has used many of Chris’s most difficult moments to inspire his writing.

On this mini episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we ask International Mission Board President Paul Chitwood about his favorite place he’s traveled while sharing the Gospel.

On this episode, Phil Tuttle talks with Dr. Paul Chitwood, President of the International Mission Board. Paul tells about the act of evangelism that led him to Christ, the mission of the IMB, and why he believes the Gospel will one day reach every people group in the world.

On today’s episode, Phil talks with author Jodie Berndt, author of Praying the Scriptures for Your Children , Praying the Scriptures for Your Life , and many other titles. Listen to this beautiful conversation about how we can find the answers to all of life’s problems in God’s Word and how using the Bible as our basis for prayer will completely change our hearts and lives!

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, Phil asks author Carolyn the question every parent faces—how do you find time to work with small kids around?

On today’s episode, listen to author and professor Carolyn Weber discuss her book Surprised by Oxford, soon to be a feature film! She shares how Jesus found her in the most unlikely of places and transformed her life forever.

On this episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, we’re talking with Boyd Bailey, founder of Wisdom Hunters. He shares how God redirected his path toward Himself and ministry, led him to start Wisdom Hunters, and uses His Word to shape us into the people he intends for us to be.

On this mini-episode, Coach Mark Richt shares his favorite memory from his legendary coaching career.

On today’s episode, Phil talks with legendary football coach Mark Richt! He discusses his new book Make the Call , how he came to faith in Christ, and how that faith completely defined his coaching career.

On this mini-episode of STEP INTO THE STORY, journalist Myrna Brown tells us about the most important story she’s ever worked on—and it might just be one you haven’t heard yet.