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The Storydram
by Chris Kostelc and Kory LaCroix
Welcome to the Storydram podcast where hosts Kory LaCroix and Chris Kostelc share stories to help share The Story. Have you ever felt paralyzed when someone asks you a question? When someone asks us a question it's often better to answer with a story than a soundbite. We call our conversation Storydram because a dram is small amount of something. We share small stories with big impacts. Our hope is that by sharing our stories, you feel more confident sharing yours.
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156 The Great Sushi Spill
A simple lunch outing turns into an unforgettable moment when Chris takes a hard fall—literally—walking into a sushi restaurant. What starts as a hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) story quickly opens into something deeper: the reality of falling in the spiritual life.In this episode, the guysy reflect on failure, sin, and the mercy of God. Why is it so easy to stay on our feet physically, but so hard spiritually? And what does it mean to get back up—again and again?If you’ve ever felt like you’ve fallen too far, this episode is for you.
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155 The Night I Caught a 91-Year-Old at Mass
What starts as a late-night Easter Vigil run to McDonald’s turns into something much deeper: a conversation about readiness, calling, and the unexpected ways God invites us into His work.The guys share stories from the Triduum—from cheeseburgers and melting ice cream to a powerful Holy Thursday moment where Kory catches a falling 91-year-old woman during the washing of the feet. What unfolds is more than a close call—it’s a glimpse into how God forms us over time for moments we never see coming.Drawing on the witness of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the beauty of the Easter Vigil, and the daily call to discipleship, this episode explores a simple but challenging truth: God’s call isn’t usually planned—it’s lived.If we want to respond in the big moments, we have to practice saying yes in the small ones.Key takeaway: Stay close to Jesus, live with virtue, and be ready—because you never know when you’ll be called into something holy.
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154 What a Jungle Snake Taught Me About Salvation
The guys start with wild fun facts—but things take a turn when Chris shares a story from a jungle night hike in Costa Rica… where he came face-to-face with one of the deadliest snakes in the world.What begins as a vacation story becomes something deeper: a reflection on unseen danger, spiritual awareness, and the reality that we often don’t realize how close we are to harm—physically and spiritually.And then comes the question:What does it feel like to make it out alive?In this Easter season, that feeling points to something much bigger. Not as an idea, but as something real, visceral, and worth celebrating with everything we’ve got.
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153 This Is the Life: Finding God in What You Didn’t Choose
Happy Easter! In this episode of Story dram, Chris and Kory kick things off with Easter candy rankings and a surprisingly meaningful Holy Week idea—praying and sacrificing for someone far from God.But the heart of the episode comes through a real-life story: Kory’s recent knee surgery and the unexpected spiritual shift that followed. What if the hard parts of life aren’t interruptions… but the point? What if “this” is the life God is using to form you?From physical therapy to family travel chaos, the guys explore how to stop grumbling, embrace the present moment, and discover that even the “cost” might actually be the gift.Because maybe it’s true: travel days are vacation days.
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152 Spy Wednesday & the Email That Changed Everything
Holy Week is here—and while most of us know Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter, what about Spy Wednesday?In this episode, the guys reflect on betrayal, friendship, and one honest email that transformed a simple tradition into something holy.What in your life needs to be said? And who’s bold enough to say it?
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151 The Myth of Ignorance (…and Also, Ulysses S. Grant)
Chris accidentally becomes an evangelist… for Ulysses S. Grant after diving deep into a 48-hour biography—and his staff pays the price. From 19th-century emails to unexpected insights about storytelling, Chris and Kory explore how what we consume shapes what comes out of us.But the conversation turns when a simple story about a locked car reveals something deeper: ignorance doesn’t actually change reality—it just changes whether we face it.Why do we sometimes avoid the truth? Does not knowing really make us freer? And what does it look like to trust that God’s way is actually for our good?A mix of humor, history, and honest faith—this one goes deeper than you expect.
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150 The Things We Regret (and the Ones We Never Did)
Chris and Kory talk about the skills they abandoned when they were younger—and how easy talent can sometimes keep us from growing.Kory shares a childhood story about crashing his brother’s brand-new RC airplane and the surprising moment of healing that came years later. The conversation turns to regret, the story of the rich young man, and why the things we don’t do might haunt us more than the things we did.Plus: hot tub conversations, free oysters for 80-year-olds, and why the Lord often meets us right at our point of pain.
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149 The Potty King and the Hacksaw
What happens when a toddler turns a training toilet seat into a crown… and then gets it stuck around his neck?Chris shares the unforgettable story of his son Leo, a toilet seat, and the moment that required a hacksaw to fix the problem. What started as a hilarious parenting story turned into a powerful lesson about trust—especially the kind of trust we’re invited to have with God.Sometimes we want healing, freedom, or change… but the way God wants to bring it about feels uncomfortable, vulnerable, or even a little scary. Just like Leo trusting his dad in a tense moment, we’re invited to trust that God knows what he’s doing.The guys talk about why prayer is an act of trust, why God asks us to ask for what we need, and how learning dependence on God might be the key to letting Him remove the things we’ve gotten stuck around our own necks.
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148 No Beeping Way: Radical Generosity in a Backwoods Garage
After debating overtime hockey and Olympic glory, a family road trip to Wisconsin Dells takes a turn when a flashing dashboard light threatens to derail everything. What follows is a dark country road, a mysterious mechanic, and an unexpected offer of radical generosity.In this episode, the guys explore what happens when self-reliance fails, trust feels risky, and God shows up through the most unlikely people. From sudden-death overtime to sudden grace, this story reminds us that sometimes the ones we least expect reveal the presence of God in our lives.
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147 Rewind: The Ride She Wasn’t Supposed to Take
A simple bus ride turned into every parent’s worst nightmare.When Chris’s seven-year-old daughter was accidentally put on the wrong school bus, what followed was 30 minutes of fear, confusion, and one terrifying question: Will we ever see her again?In this episode of Storydram we explore what it really means to be lost — and why being found is always worth celebrating. From panic to reunion (and ice cream), this story points to a deeper truth: we are never too far gone, and God never stops searching.Heaven rejoices when the lost come home.Let’s go make some stories.
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146 No Pranks, Just Stories: When Ministry Almost Goes Very Wrong ft. Eric Duffy
What do facial hair trends, poisonous frogs in Mexico, clogged toilets full of goldfish, and an unexpected indoor fireball have in common? Apparently… youth ministry.In this episode of Storydram, Chris and Kory sit down with Eric Duffy to swap unforgettable (and occasionally alarming) stories from years of ministry—stories that felt like failures in the moment but became moments of grace, growth, and lasting impact.From mission trips gone sideways to retreats that nearly ended in disaster, this conversation explores what it really means to take risks for the Gospel, why God can work through our worst ideas (and our best intentions), and how the only real failure is refusing to show up at all.It’s hilarious, honest, and deeply encouraging—especially for anyone who’s ever been afraid to try, afraid to fail, or afraid to say yes.
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145 From Youth Group Kid to Now ft. Eric Duffy
What do woodworking, canoe-building, youth ministry, and teaching science all have in common? According to Eric Duffy—more than you’d think.In this episode of Storydram, Eric Duffy joins Chris and Kory to reflect on craftsmanship, vocation, and the kind of faith that’s built slowly, patiently, and with a lot of trust. Did we mention that Eric had a front row seat to Chris' earliest youth ministry years? From constructing a wooden canoe in half-hour increments to discovering that ministry only works when Jesus—not community—is at the center, this conversation traces how joy, belonging, and belief are formed over time.Eric shares how youth ministry shaped his faith, why five faithful adults can change the trajectory of one young person’s life, and how teaching science has become a daily opportunity to witness to Christ. It’s a hopeful, grounded conversation about showing up, building what lasts, and trusting that—by God’s grace—it will still float.
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144 The Pediatrician, the Playlist, and the Risen Christ
Have you ever failed to recognize someone you know—simply because you weren’t expecting to see them there?In this episode of StoryDram Chris and Kory start with songs stuck in their heads and an awkward restaurant encounter… and end up reflecting on one of the most mysterious moments in the Gospels: why the disciples didn’t recognize Jesus after the Resurrection.A funny, thoughtful conversation about expectation, faith, beauty, and learning to see Christ in places we didn’t expect Him to be.
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143 Ripping Pants at Baptism Prep
Kory fails at car repair, rips his pants at church, and ends up teaching baptism prep in a server robe.Somehow, God still shows up.In this episode, The guys talk about strengths, weakness, vulnerability, and why faith often breaks through after things fall apart. A hilarious and honest story about embarrassment, baptism, and learning to let God work through what isn’t perfect.
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142 Is Chris Dead? Why Presence Matters More Than Programs
This episode starts innocently enough: a heated debate about coziness, slippers, and why Americans seem allergic to being comfortable. But somewhere between a youth ministry lockout, a late-night dance-off, and a moment of unchecked confidence, everything goes wrong.What happens when a youth minister tries to hype up a crowd… and suddenly wakes up on the floor surrounded by teenagers asking if he’s dead?Chris tells a true story he’s never told on the podcast before—one involving a packed gym, a DJ, a split-second misstep, and a decision that maybe should’ve ended with a hospital visit… but didn’t. From there, the conversation opens into something deeper: why showing up matters, why fun isn’t a distraction from ministry, and how relationships—not programs—often become the place where the Gospel is actually encountered.If you’ve ever wondered what really makes youth ministry work, why presence matters more than perfection, or how one reckless moment can reveal something true about the Kingdom of God—this story is worth staying up for.
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141 It's A Wonderful Life: Why Good Stories Save Us
Christmas is over and Ordinary Time has begun—but what if the ordinary is where life’s deepest meaning is found? Chris and Kory reflect on favorite Christmas movies, discovering It’s a Wonderful Life for the first time, and how a costly mistake at the gas pump became a lesson in gratitude. This episode explores how good stories help us see what truly matters especially when things go wrong.
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140 The Most Disappointing Night of the Year
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 reflecting on how often we get what we want, only to find it doesn’t satisfy us. What do our desires say about us? Why does choosing the good often come before wanting it? And how does faith reshape what we hope for in the new year?
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139 He Took the List: A Story of Confession, Mercy, and Christmas ft. Alicia LaCroix
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 bring herself to read aloud. What happened next became a living icon of Christ’s mercy: a priest who gently carried the burden when she couldn’t.As the conversation unfolds, the guys reflect on:Confession as participation in Christ’s saving workThe Incarnation and a Savior who takes on what isn’t HisWhy God meets us as we are, not as we wish we wereSt. Thérèse, spiritual poverty, and needing mercy “more,” not lessHow simply showing up can be an act of faithThis episode is an invitation to remember that Jesus didn’t come for the capable — He came for those who need saving.Whether it’s been years since your last confession or just days, this story is for anyone who has ever frozen, failed, or felt unworthy — and showed up anyway.Merry Christmas. You are loved. Go make some stories.
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138 Don't Let Her Go Down the Hill
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 bottom. What follows is a powerful reflection on what it really means to love someone — not just to watch them, but to actively care for them, warn them, stop them when needed, and stay with them when they fall anyway.Together, the conversation moves from family life to friendship, and from human responsibility to divine mercy. What do we do when someone we love is heading toward harm? When do we intervene — and when do we walk with them back up the hill?As Christmas approaches, this episode reminds us why Christ comes at all: because we are already at the bottom of the hill, and He comes not to shame us, but to pick us up and bring us home.
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137 When is it ok to Jump Over A Church Pew?
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 parishioners, young parents in the narthex, and why sometimes the right thing to do in church looks nothing like what we think we “should” be doing. What do we do when prayer gets interrupted, when penances get inconvenient, or when the sacred feels messy?This honest, funny, and surprisingly pastoral conversation reminds us: charity always comes first, God shows up in the interruptions, and how Mass can still be worship even when it looks nothing like normal.
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136 Don’t Let Them Steal Your Peace
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? How do we keep frustration from stealing our peace?From automatic negative thoughts to choosing charity in the face of irritation, the guys explore how ordinary moments can become training grounds for virtue, forgiveness, and deeper union with Christ — especially during Advent, when we’re invited to stay awake and surrender the little hurts of each day. It’s funny, relatable, and quietly challenging: you may not control what happens, but you can always choose how to respond.
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135 When It's Ok to Quit
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, self-denial, and love? Along the way they touch on prudence, fasting, and Jesus’ call to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me.” It’s an invitation to look at your own unfinished projects and ask: What is God teaching me here—about quitting, staying, and truly following Him?
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134 Take Your Mom on a Date
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 like bedtime blessings. This episode is an invitation to call your mom, take her on a date, and see your family as part of the way God has always been faithful to you.
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133 When the Bar Becomes A Pulpit ft. Luke Klavins
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 middle of it all—a couple looking for hope.The conversation turns toward Jesus, the gospel, and what it really means to be “on” as a Christian even on your day off. Along the way, the guys talk about:Why listening often opens the door to sharing the KerygmaHow our job or vocation can suddenly give us unexpected spiritual authorityThe tension between boundaries and being available when God movesIt’s a story about wandering the city, finding Christ in unexpected places, and remembering that our lives—and our nights—aren’t really our own.
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132 When the Word Wasn’t for You—But Was
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 with love, humility, and courage.Along the way, they discover how even an overheard word can spark conversion, and how grace often works in ways we’ll never see.And yes, “StoryDram Family Reunion Pajamas” still might be happening.
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131 New Perspectives: Warm Beer Can Make You Holy
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 exploring what happens when we retell our own stories — not as the main character, but as someone learning to give the benefit of the doubt.It’s equal parts hilarious, human, and heart-checking — a reminder that sometimes the best lessons come from the most ordinary moments… and even from a lukewarm IPA.
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130 He Did a Cartwheel at Their Wedding ft. Tyler and Rachel McCollum
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 just fun they are essential, and sacred, reminding us that God delights in us and in our joys.
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129 Saving Lives at McDonals ft. Tyler and Rachel McCollum
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, there’s a deeper thread: how God places us exactly where we’re needed, even in the ordinary flow of a Tuesday morning. It’s funny, moving, and one of those stories that sticks with you long after the episode ends.
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128 Pierced Ears and the Death of Pumpkin Spice?
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 — and maybe a little more aware of the God who delights in you.
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127 Is Buying Five Packs of Oreos Gluttony or Just Good Stewardship?
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 freshman who gave himself the nickname “The Franchise.” The laughter that followed still echoes years later, but now it means something more.Through these stories, the guys explore how identity shapes action, and how true boldness comes not from confidence but from communion. When we know who we are in Christ, we can live with the kind of fearless joy that turns everyday moments — even a late-night Oreo dunk — into a glimpse of grace.
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126 Rotting, Rest, and the Real Meaning of Sabbath
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 Paul II’s wisdom, the difference between Saturday and Sunday, and what it means to waste time well in the eyes of God.👉 What would it take for you to make this Sunday not just another weekend day, but a day truly set apart?
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125 Chasing Monarchs & Chasing God ft. Brad Zasada
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 hard, sometimes we wait still, but always we’re invited to listen for the quiet voice of God.
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124 Pumpkin Spice is Dead and Driving Off a Mountain
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, and what it means to act in faith even when you don’t feel it. The guys reflect on the difference between emotional experience and spiritual practice — consistency and honesty in prayer, the value of returning even after failure, and how small acts (picking up the rosary, speaking truth aloud) are acts of hope. Gentle, honest, and practical — it's an episode on choosing faith, love, and hope especially when the feelings aren’t there.
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123 If Not in This Life, Then in the Next ft. Sarah Baudler
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 Spirit-led encounters, the hope of heaven, and the profound connections we are made for as members of the Body of Christ.
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122 Fireworks, Just War, and The Examen
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 and why it can transform your day-to-day life.
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121 Parish Festivals & Full Contact Pie Eating
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: blueberries can stay in your ear for days.) Along the way, we talk about why parish festivals matter, how fun itself can be holy, and why sometimes the best evangelization strategy is just laughing until you cry.
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120 The Most Important Day of Your Life
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 than birthdays or milestones.Whether it’s discovering your natural talents, celebrating your baptismal day, or simply sharing stories that connect us, this episode is a reminder to notice the small—and life-changing—moments that shape us.
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119 Marinara, Mozzarella, and a Miracle in the Bathroom ft. Ella Kostelc
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'ElbeeSupport Storydram: https://ko-fi.com/storydram
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118 The Beastie Boys, Justice, and Mercy
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.Support Storydram at ko-fi.com/storydram.
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117 Penguins at the Airport: When Mystery Matters
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” mindset can stunt wonder, how ancient wisdom sees curiosity, and why some things — especially when it comes to God — are better left a mystery. Whether you’re a homebrewer geeking out over German beer or just hoping to glimpse a tuxedoed bird at TSA, this episode invites you to wonder well, let go, and trust the God who is beyond your search bar.
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116 Basement Studios, Backyard Blessings, and the Feather of Providence
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 being loved by people so conformed to Jesus that they become living reminders of His mercy — and how we’re called to be that for others too. Pour a drink, light a cigar, listen in on the back deck, and remember: if He cares for the sparrows, how much more for you?
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115 Who's Worthy of Our Charity?
It’s horribly hot in Minnesota when the guys record and chris asks Kory if he thinks people are more violent when the temps get high. Duh. Yes. Chris tells us about a spring break service trip in college when he went to build houses in Appalachia. He tells us about the family he was building for and how they didn’t quite meet expectations. Chris and Kory reflect on what it means to say God’s love is a free gift.Sent from my iPhone
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114 Pretty Neck Girl
The guys chat about season specific music before Chris tells the story of the best man speech he gave at Nate Reinhrdt’s wedding. Things went unexpectedly. Kory and Chris take things deep thinking about the story.
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113 Kory Breaks the Law. (Storydram Roulette )
Welcome to another edition of Storydram roulette, everyone’s favorite storytelling game segment (it’s our only storytelling game). Kory picks between wild options and tells a story about the time he rose to North Dakota in the bed of a pickup truck. Yes, that is illegal. Kory explains what it was like didn’t live up to the fact expectation.
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112 Kory Replaces a Toilet and Fails
Chris confesses to fake camping on Father’s Day weekend. Kory tells a story about replacing a toilet. The guys reflect on being enough, learning, and leaning on God.
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111 Mom and Dad, I'm Pregnant
After the 100th Episode Party, we had the 100th episode after party which included this end of the day, behind the scenes episode with Eve Anders. The group talks about Eve entering the convent in the fall and religious order beer Koozies. Eve tells a story about shocking her parents with a grand announcement when she was in 4th grade. An announcement that wasn't true and yet very shocking. The group talks about the goodness of innocence.
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100! Don't Worry She's Good Looking She'll Find Someone ft. Nate Reinhardt
Storydram's 100th Episodes happened live on May 31st! A live audience, birds, sirens, feral children, coolers, pulled pork, and much more make this a very special episode. Were you there?The Nate Reinhardt of Sonar Worship, Holy Name of Jesus, and Chris's wedding joined the guys on the 100th episode. The guys cleared the air about Chris and Nate not wanting to hire Kory 15 years ago. Then Nate tells us a story about the last thing his father said when he dropped him off at college. The guys reflect on how saying the wrong thing at the right time is a skill that help people know that what you are saying is the truth. We're passionate about bringing powerful, well-crafted stories to life to share The Story—but we need your help to keep growing. Your support will help us upgrade our equipment for better sound quality, add video, and expand our reach to new listeners. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference—join us in sharing the Story! supporter today.
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110 Pope Leo the First Grader
Kory and Chris talk about Pope Leo XIV's name and how Chris's son Leo is taking the news he has to share his name with the Pope. Chris tells a story about how he threw an absolute fit because he didn't read a recipe carefully enough. The guys unpack adult tantrums, love, and peace as well as what it means to sit in unpleasantness in service of the greater good.
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109 This Beer Is From The Lady Over There
Kory and Chris discuss the joys and pain of the children's school concert. Chris tells a story about the time a woman, not his wife, bought him a beer at a dive bar. The guys discuss bringing the gospel and the Church to all corners of the world - especially where the world thinks good news wouldn't go.
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108 Chris, Don't Move!
Chris describes a mysterious gentleman sitting near him at dinner the other night. The guys discuss approaching strangers in public. Chris goes on to tell about a time that he broke a glass jar and his mom commanded him to stand still. The guys reflect on how being still and docile before God is often a better spiritual practice than activity. Sometimes the best spiritual advice is "Don't Move."
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Storydram podcast where hosts Kory LaCroix and Chris Kostelc share stories to help share The Story. Have you ever felt paralyzed when someone asks you a question? When someone asks us a question it's often better to answer with a story than a soundbite. We call our conversation Storydram because a dram is small amount of something. We share small stories with big impacts. Our hope is that by sharing our stories, you feel more confident sharing yours.
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Chris Kostelc and Kory LaCroix
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