The Storydram

158 The Good Shepherd’s Surprise Gift

In this episode: why Costco is dangerous, deodorant struggles, Block Blast theology, shepherds vs. wolves! After celebrating Leo’s First Communion on Good Shepherd Sunday, the guys reflect on the mysterious ways God works through ordinary moments, meaningful coincidences, and unexpected patterns. From fatherhood and gift-giving to the fierce love of the Good Shepherd, this episode is about learning to recognize the fingerprints of God in everyday life. A funny, heartfelt episode about grace, family, and the God who never stops pursuing His sheep.

157 Imposter Syndrome and The Holiness of Feeling Uncomfortable

Chris shares the surprisingly spiritual experience of walking into a bank to withdraw cash before a family vacation — and realizing he felt completely out of place. That awkward moment sparks a deeper conversation about imposter syndrome, hospitality, why time seems to speed up and slow down, and what it feels like to walk into a Catholic Mass for the very first time. What might it look like if the Body of Christ became better at welcoming people who feel like they don’t belong? And what if all of us need to recover a little awe at the mystery unfolding every Sunday?

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.

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.

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.