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Good Stories Podcast

Jody Gabrielson and Stephen Keck

Whether you read constantly or never find the time, let"s go through some stories together that help all of us shape our beliefs, spark wonder, and connect us to the past. We’re a brother and sister who love to chat and share about what we read and learn. Join us as we celebrate the worlds within stories!

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166:40

Mr Midshipman Hornblower by CS Forester

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/11/18

We meet young Horatio Hornblower as he begins his career in the Royal Navy as a midshipman. The entire Hornblower series offers a masterful depiction of life at sea during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars and this is just the start of Hornblower's naval career. These stories are rich with examples of leadership, learning, and growth under pressure—and as a bonus, Stephen closes out the episode boldly with the old sailor's song Heart of Oak.

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86:13

Roverandom by JRR Tolkien

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/11/11

Roverandom is an endearing adventure story — created by JRR Tolkien to comfort his young son who lost his toy dog on a seaside holiday. Out of that small heartbreak came a fun and exciting tale of a little puppy who gets mixed up in the affairs of wizards and ends up adventuring on the moon and down to the bottom of the sea. It's a sweet adventure everyone can love.

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142:13

The Pilgrim's Regress: CS Lewis' Allegorical Journey

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/11/04

Trace the winding road of The Pilgrim’s Regress—C.S. Lewis’s first major work after his conversion to Christianity. Written in 1933, it’s a challenging book, rich with philosophy, symbols, and reflections on the modern search for meaning and satisfaction in your soul. And a reflection of Lewis' own internal journey. Strangely, the best part may be the Afterword - where we learn a bit of how Lewis' tone and style warmed and changed over time. And his careful dedication to charitable reading.A

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89:02

The Monster MASHup

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/10/28

Wrapping up our Halloween series with a Monster MASHup (Yes, a nod to the song.) This episode dives into the backstories of some of the most famous monsters - like Frankenstein, Dracula, Jekyll and Hyde, the Headless Horseman and back even further to monsters like Medusa and the Norse wolf Fenrir along with Shelob and Ungoliant. They're not just creatures of the night, but characters born from imagination and myth and revealing something true about humanity's flaws.

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96:32

Halloween Tales - From Edgar Allan Poe and Ray Bradbury

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Join us as we walk through some Halloween Tales to celebrate this season of mystery and imagination. In this Halloween special, we tell three seasonal stories that have shaped the spirit of October itself:The Masque of the Red Death — Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling allegory of fate and folly, where no locked door can keep out the inevitable. The Halloween Tree — Ray Bradbury’s glowing tribute to friendship, time, and the origins of Halloween across the ages. The Raven — Poe’s famous poem of loss and

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108:21

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/10/14

Ten guests. One island. Agatha Christie’s most famous mystery unfolds in chilling perfection. Join us as we talk through the best selling mystery ever written — And Then There Were None.Join our Patreon for more: http://patreon.com/goodstoriespodcast

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116:04

The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/10/07

This week’s story takes us into the world of The Wind in the Willows—where the seasons keep shifting, and both new and old friends are never far away. Through it all, the river moves steadily on, carrying its stories down to the sea. It’s a tale full of charm, touched with the longing that comes with growing up, and the search for home, comfort, and peace. At its heart, it’s about finding joy in friendship and contentment in the place where you are.

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77:06

The Light Princess by George MacDonald -- and Bilbo's...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Join us today for The Light Princess—a beautiful fairy tale by the great George MacDonald. It's playful and sweet, combing creativity and wit and profound truths with a charming story that's accessible to everyone.

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112:20

The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/09/24

This is a richly layered novel that moves between past and present and across generations. It's a mysterious blend of secrets, family history, and beautifully drawn characters, Join us as we talk through a story of memory, and mystery, and a deep love of family.http://patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast

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101:49

Merlin's Stories

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/09/17

Merlin—the wizard, prophet and so much more! In this sampler, we talk about some of his most memorable tales: from wild beginnings to wise counsellor. He was part of court intrigue and legendary adventure, culminating with the reign of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table. It’s a taste of the many sides of Merlin; a man who continues to fascinate across centuries of story.

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94:10

Matt Wheeler Shares 'The Horse and His Boy' by CS Lewis

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/09/10

We're joined by singer-songwriter and “literary musician” Matt Wheeler for a great conversation that ties together stories and music and faith. Matt shares why The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis has been such a meaningful book to him personally, and how his songs reflect a great love for literature and the truth that can be found in stories.We’ll also get to hear some of Matt’s personal story—including how he became a musician and some of the artists and authors who inspire him.To close, Matt

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102:16

The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Tolstoy’s The Death of Ivan Ilyich is a thought problem that considers how easily we can drift through life—avoiding pain, chasing comfort, and clinging to what looks respectable. Yet in the face of death, the story presses us to ask deeper questions: What are we truly here for? What does it mean to live rightly? As Ivan approaches his own death, he is forced to see beyond appearances and consider what truly matters. His story invites us to reflect on our own lives -- to let go of self and to look

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108:54

E36 - Discworld and the Color of Magic by Terry...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/08/28

In this episode, we step into the very first Discworld adventure: The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett. We meet A'tuin - the giant turtle who carries the disc on his back, along with the inept wizard Rincewind and the ever-optimistic tourist, Twoflower. Then there's the tourist's walking, many-legged piece of luggage that steals the show. Come explore the wild humor, wordplay, and fantastical beginnings of a world that went on to capture millions of readers’ imaginations. You can find more from us

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56:53

E35 - Vanessa Shares the Hiding Place from Corrie ten...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/08/23

A BIG thank you to Vanessa for sharing! Everyone has a story worth sharing!In this episode, our guest shares a piece of her own story along with the unforgettable and true story of The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. It’s a testimony of faith, forgiveness, and light shining in the darkest of times.Corrie reminds us: “Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.” Through suffering and loss, she discovered that “There is no pit so deep that God’s love is not deeper still.”“Worry does

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105:19

E34 - Tolkien's Taming of a Dragon Story: Farmer...

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/08/19

Tolkien goes delightfully small-scale in Farmer Giles of Ham -- that tells the story of a steady farmer with a vocal dog, an old blunderbuss, and a dislike for trespassers. Names abound with clever meanings and a lot of history all tucked into a simple story. And as Tolkien said, "give me a story with a dragon in it and I'm happy." This one ticks all the boxes!Join our Patreon family for all our content, including short stories and extras: www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast

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E33 - Manalive! by GK Chesterton

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/08/14

In the whirlwind GK Chesterton story of Manalive, we discover a man named Innocent Smith -- and how he truly is a man alive! He is colorful and full of adventure and unorthodox ideas. He approaches life in a BIG way as he happily breaks conventions.Come find out what makes him a man truly awake -- truly alive.Join our Patreon family: https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast

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E32 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/08/05

In this episode of Good Stories, we meet Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester—literary rockstars at the heart of one of the greatest love stories ever told. But it’s more than just a romance. Jane Eyre is woven with mystery, faith, and fortitude, all unfolding through quiet drawing-room conversations, some analytical internal dialogue, and the reflective voice of a narrator looking back on her life with clarity and strength.Join our Patreon family for more: https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcast

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E31 - Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Join us as we follow the cool and calculating Phileas Fogg around the world with his manservant and carpetbag full of money to win a wildly expensive wager. They travel by all means of conveyance, including steamers, coaches, trains and even an elephant! It's a fun mix of precision, humor, and heart set at a time when the world was becoming smaller than it had ever been before.Whether you’re new to the story or have read it many times, this is a journey worth taking again.For more, join our Patreon

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E30 - Pints with Jack Interview with Good Stories

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/22

We had such a fun time chatting about stories and books and podcasting in this interview with Mr David Bates -- one of the hosts from Pints with Jack -- an excellent podcast that celebrates all things CS Lewis. You can find all their episodes and resources here: https://www.pintswithjack.com/

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E29 - The Magician's Nephew from CS Lewis' Narnia

Good Stories Podcast ·

2025/07/17

You're invited to join our Patreon family at https://www.patreon.com/GoodStoriesPodcastToday we dive into The Magician’s Nephew -- the creation story in C.S. Lewis’s wonderful Chronicles of Narnia series. This story has a little bit of everything relating to the good, the true, and the beautiful. And best of all, it describes amazing concepts like the wood between the worlds and the great lion singing a new world into existence. It's hard to beat this one!

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