Truth Behind The Mike with Mike Stone

As an 8-year-old, Pastor Don Wickstrum ("Fastest Pastor") had a dream to race in the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb after seeing Bobby Unser do it on TV.  Despite his dream, Don eventually created one of the largest robotic integrators in the country. In 2018, Don received a doctor’s report that no one wants to hear—colon cancer. His doctor advised Don to step away from his business...

We invite you to stop for a moment, breathe deep, close your eyes, and listen as several children read through the Christmas story from Luke 2:1-20 . It is easy to get caught up in our Christmas checklists and quite possibly miss the reason that we celebrate this holiday season. We wanted to hear straight from the hearts of children as they read the Christmas story, then share their insights into...

Kamryn Babb, a four-star recruit from Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, was recruited in 2018 by The Ohio State Buckeyes.  He also had offers from  Alabama, UCLA, and Florida. Kamryn's dream of playing football at the next level was about to be realized, but it did not go at all the way he envisioned. He missed the 2018 and 2019 seasons with ACL injuries--the same injury he...

This week, I want to share a brief bit of encouragement from one of my favorite chapters in the Bible, Psalm 139. It’s easy to get so caught up in all of our day-to-day responsibilities that we get overwhelmed with life. Psalm 139 is my go-to reminder that God is so much greater than I can imagine. He knows me better than I know myself.  Reading this chapter in the Psalms is a great anxiety-reduce...

"It's the most, wonderful time of the year..." until it isn't. In this episode, Amanda Valantine joins us again to discuss this "most wonderful time of the year" from the perspective of people who struggle this time of year. Many times, the holidays are incredibly difficult. They are reminders of those who are no longer with us.  They are a reminder of traditions brok...

Our guest today, Stephen Kendrick, is an adoptive parent, and he also co-wrote and is the Executive Producer of a new movie called, LIFEMARK . LIFEMARK is based on the true story of David Scotton, who began sharing his story at a “Louisiana Pro-Life Oratory Contest” in 2011. David’s birth mother was a pregnant teen and was about to receive an abortion, but at the last minute, she chose to deliver...

On November 1st, just a week before the mid-term elections, I sat down with Anne Graham Lotz.  Anne is the daughter of Rev. Billy Graham. She is the founder of AnGeL Ministries and is the author of 11 books, including “Just Give Me Jesus”. I asked Anne to join us so we could hear from her about the state of our nation from a Biblical worldview.  In our Pledge of Allegiance, we recite, “…one nation...

Last week, we had a conversation with Brittni De La Mora, who had spent 7 years in the porn industry. She shared that during those 7 years, she hated herself and wanted to commit suicide. That was before God rescued her. Today, we get a perspective from the consumer side of that industry and the damage it causes to individuals, marriages, and families. Our guests are Emmanuel and Bekah Guarino. Em...

Please note that this episode contains adult themes and may not be suitable for those under 18. ------------------- Today’s guest is Brittni De La Mora. Brittni spent 7 years of her life as a star in the porn industry.  She will share how she rationalized the steps she took to become a porn star who received lots of praise, recognition, and money.  Yet she was empty and suicidal. Did you know that...

Amanda Valantine is a Recovery Life Coach who, in addition to assisting those struggling with various addictions, has been working with the families of addicts who are often overlooked. When pain comes, we immediately try to relieve the pain with something--drugs, alcohol, "retail therapy", pornography, and the list goes on.  This is where addiction often begins. Listen in as Amanda shar...

About 15% of couples worldwide are unable to get pregnant and are considered "infertile".  That's about 48 million couples. Aside from the heartache each month, many couples find themselves dealing with divorce, social stigma, emotional stress, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem as a result of the infertility diagnosis. For Mike & Tammy Stone, it was nearly 15 years of hea...

It was the decade of Happy Days & All in the Family, bell bottoms, and leisure suits.  Everything was “groovy” and “out of sight”, like John Travolta and Donny & Marie. The Sony Walkman was first introduced, and in 1977 there was a little movie called Star Wars that made its debut. I was 12 years old and went to see the movie with my friend’s family.  1977 was also the year that I asked Je...

To the Christian, the Bible is the very Word of God and is the ultimate guide for our life.  If you are a Bible reader, you have probably run into parts of the Bible that seem complex, confusing, or controversial.  Like me, you may have a tendency to "skip over" books like Numbers (after all, I'm definitely not a math guy).  Well, today I’ve invited some friends of mine to join us t...

Life is a gift from God.  Most of us will experience or have already experienced, the death of someone very close to us.  It is in those moments that we are faced with the reality of our own mortality. Unless Jesus returns in our lifetime, we too will leave this world.  The decisions we’ve made in this life will determine our eternity—actually, it comes down to just one decision.  Am I living for...

This past week, I sat down with one of my all-time favorite singer/songwriters, Steven Curtis Chapman. We discussed Alabama football (or cheerleading), adoption, the challenges of life and the true HOPE we have in Jesus Christ, and we talked about his upcoming brand new album, "Still", available on October 14th. Steven has spent the last 35 years writing and performing genre-defining son...

When I was about 9 or 10 years old, my parents bought me a little guitar and signed me up for guitar lessons.  I was pretty excited at the thought of being able to play, not realizing that it would take years of practice to be good enough to call it music. Although I continued to play, lessons lasted about 2-3 years.  I remember having to press so hard on the strings to get a decent sound. Those s...

Christopher Yuan , the son of Chinese immigrants, discovered at an early age that he was different. He was attracted to other boys. As he grew into adulthood, his mother, Angela, hoped to control the situation. Instead, she found that her son and her life were spiraling out of control—and her own personal demons were determined to defeat her. Christopher was to follow in his father’s footsteps to...

Trent Taylor experienced sexual abuse, neglect, and domestic violence during the first half of his childhood. He traveled a horrific journey through the foster care system until he was adopted at the age of 9. After healing from his traumatic past, Trent, who is now 21, has devoted his life to helping others overcome past trauma by providing hope. Trent, who could have easily become another statis...

He felt unwanted, unloved, unvalued, and didn’t believe he had a purpose in life. Today’s guest is a friend whose story exemplifies the purpose of this podcast—Hope. This episode is for anyone out there who has ever believed that they just didn’t measure up or fit in. Most of us have had experiences like that in our childhood, but it’s not just children who struggle with self-worth.  As adults, we...

Today’s guest offers a sobering statistic that should make us all sit up and take notice. “45%-48% of youth leave the church after their freshman year in college and never return.” They never return! If you are a parent, a grandparent, or simply a follower of Jesus, this should sound the alarm! When are children challenged about their faith, what will they say?  Do they know why they believe what...

Most of us carry around the weight of burdens we are not meant to carry. Maybe it's our past, maybe it's our present circumstances. However, God provides freedom through Jesus Christ. Maybe no one understands this better than Brandon Scott. While weighing nearly 700 pounds, Brandon watched the TLC series, "My 600-lb Life", not realizing that one day he would be on the show hims...

OUR GUEST: Ryan Bomberger is an Emmy® Award-winning Creative Professional who founded The Radiance Foundation (TRF), a life-affirming 501c3, along with his wife, Bethany. He is an international public speaker, columnist, educator, broadcast media designer, producer, and author of the powerful book, Not Equal: Civil Rights Gone Wrong . OUR TOPIC: Roe v Wade Overturned to Life Since the 1973 ruling...

We've been gone for about 10 months, but we're back!  In this intro episode, you will hear from my wife, Tammy, as we share where we've been, where we are headed, and some new things going on with the podcast! Behind The Mike website:  https://BehindTheMike.net SPONSOR: Covenant Eyes - https://covenanteyes.com Use Promo Code:  BEHINDTHEMIKE   to get 30 days FREE! Send us Fan Mail Su...

Kurt Beach joins us, along with his daughter Mikayla Beach, to encourage listeners to shift their focus away from their troubles and toward a more positive, faith-driven life. Kurt was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy and told he would probably be in a wheelchair by his mid-30's.  Instead, Kurt took on the biggest physically challenging race of his life. "Searching for Every Step:...

Todd grew up in a Christian family as a missionary kid. Then one day, his father told Todd that he was gay. His parents divorced and abandoned him. Todd became a high-end cocaine dealer until Jesus met him right were he was. In part 2, Todd shares another struggle as a pastor--painkiller addiction. Even as he tried to justify this use, he knew he needed help.  God continued to show Todd that He is...