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Truth Behind The Mike with Mike Stone

Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone exists to bring calm, biblical clarity to a loud and confusing world.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by faith debates, confused by Scripture, or unsure what to believe anymore, you’re not alone—and you’re not crazy. This channel helps you slow down, think clearly, and rediscover what the Bible actually says.

Here you’ll find thoughtful, curiosity-driven teaching that uncovers the truth behind common misconceptions, cultural pressure, and misused Scripture—without outrage, politics, or hype.

New podcasts explore:

• Why Christians feel divided and confused

• What the Bible actually teaches (and what it doesn’t)

• How culture reshapes belief without us noticing

• How to follow Jesus with confidence, humility, and clarity

This podcast isn’t about winning arguments.

It’s about understanding truth—and living it.

Subscribe if you’re ready for clarity instead of noise.

👉 Subscribe today and discover hope, one story at a time.

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#039 - Charlie & Belinda Ernst | The Miracle of Adoption, Part 1 Jan 30, 2021

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When Belinda Ernst took her first medical mission trip to Haiti, she had no idea how God would use that trip to change the trajectory of her family. Belinda is a pulmonary Physician Assistant. After multiple trips, her husband, Charlie, decided to take two of his basketball players with him to experience the orphans of Haiti for himself. Charlie is the Head Basketball Coach at the University of Findlay.
It wasn't long before the Ernst's were considering adopting a child from the country they came to love. With Haiti adoptions taking 4-5 years, they were introduced to the small country of Burundi in Africa. Burundi, they were told, was very much like Haiti.
After mounds of paperwork, Charlie & Belinda left their two biological teenage children at home with family to complete the adoption of their new son, Roger.
In this episode, Charlie & Belina Ernst join me to share the details of what led them to adopt, and the highs and lows of that process. Grab a box of tissues and settle in to listen to their truly amazing story of God's plan for their family.
RESOURCES:
Mission Possible
America World Adoption
Roger’s Gotcha Day video

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#038 - Abby Johnson | "Abortion: An Unplanned Journey" Nov 01, 2020

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Hello and welcome to Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope. I am Tammy Stone and I wanted to introduce today’s guest because her topic is so extremely important. It’s also been very controversial in our society—especially during this election.

Abby Johnson educates the public on pro-life issues, advocates for the unborn, and reaches out to abortion clinic staff who still work in the industry. She is the founder of “And Then There Were None”, a ministry designed to assist abortion clinic workers in transitioning out of the industry.

Abby was a speaker during the 2020 Republican National Convention and has authored books on the topic of abortion—including her book, “Unplanned” that was also made into a movie of the same title.

This week is a pivotal time for our nation as we go to the polls. Regardless of your stance on this position, I hope that you will listen as my husband, Mike, sits down with Abby Johnson to have a conversation on the important topic of abortion, from Behind the Mike.

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#037 - Scott Highberger | "Behind the Wire: A Prisoner's Journey to the Pulpit" Oct 25, 2020

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Behind the Wire Ministries
Well, I would love for you to give your undivided attention to today’s episode. It’s raw and real, and it’s going to challenge the way you view your life. I’m going to start by asking a simple question…have you ever been in prison? Have you ever been bound in chains and shackles? Before you answer, I need to expound a bit.

Today’s guest is Pastor Scott Highberger. Scott’s story is about freedom. I’m not sure I’ve met anyone who is more qualified to talk about freedom than Scott. Like all of us, Scott has a past. Beginning at age 12, Scott was arrested 35 times, he had 8 felony convictions and 5 prison sentences. As I spoke with Scott and heard his unbelievable story, I began to feel like I couldn’t fully relate. I was raised in church all my life. I was never considered a troublemaker, except for maybe a couple of years in high school. My record with the law is no more than a couple of traffic tickets.

Yet, Scott explained that his story is very much like my own. He explained that we don’t have to be physically incarcerated to be a prisoner. He says, “Freedom isn’t just about a physical location; it’s a spiritual condition. There’s an invisible prison that holds many in its grip…”

So I ask you again…have you ever been in prison? Have you ever been bound in chains and shackles? How about Addiction? Depression? Anxiety? Fear? Loneliness? What about Guilt? Shame? Regret?

Scott has a book called, “Behind the Wire: A Prisoner’s Journey to the Pulpit”. It reads much like a devotional and he has generously gifted us with a limited number of copies for podcast listeners. Be sure to listen to the end of the podcast to learn how you can get a free copy!

Scott’s story is also making its way to the big screen. This feature film stars Joey Lawrence and Michael W. Smith. We’ll give you some more information about the release of “Pardoned by Grace”, which will be released in 2021.

As you listen to Scott share his story today, we would like for you to consider those invisible prisons that are keeping you Behind the Wire. Scott will talk about how to break free from those prisons and discover the path to true freedom.

We invite you to listen to Pastor Scott Highberger share his story of living Behind the Wire and his journey to the pulpit, from Behind the Mike.

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#036 - Colton Dixon | "American Idol Alum & His Two New 'Miracles'" Oct 18, 2020

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On July 22, 2011, he accompanied his sister, Schyler, to the American Idol auditions in North Charleston, SC. The judges, Randy Jackson, Steven Tyler, and Jennifer Lopez recognized Colton Dixon from the previous season and asked him to audition too. Both Schyler and Colton Dixon received Golden Tickets to perform in Hollywood. In the end, Colton made it to the Top 7. Just 9 months after he was eliminated from the show, Colton released his debut album, “A Messenger”, which made it to #15 on the Billboard Top 200, and #1 on Billboard’s Top Christian albums.

In May of 2020, Colton released a self-titled EP, the first on his new Atlantic Records label. The album includes hits, “Miracles” and “Devil is a Liar”.

I recently sat down with Colton Dixon to discuss some new opportunities in his career, challenges, and a couple of new Miracles in his life. We’ll even check in on his sister, Schyler, to see what she is up to.

You will be encouraged as you hear how God is using Colton in 2020 amidst all the craziness and uncertainty. If you need some encouragement today, take a break and listen to Colton Dixon from Behind the Mike.

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#035 - "Auntie" Anne Beiler | "From Grief & Secrets, to Pretzels & Praise" Oct 11, 2020

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I’m sure you’ve been there. You're walking through the mall or the airport, minding your own business, when suddenly…out of nowhere, it creeps up on you and seizes control of you. That indescribably amazing smell of fresh, hand-rolled soft pretzels from Auntie Anne’s! You are instinctively led to the back of the line and begin deciding which of the pretzels and dips you’ll choose from? I’ve been there and if you are not familiar with Auntie Anne’s Pretzels….you are missing out!

This is “Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope” and I am Mike Stone. On today’s show, we have the great honor of talking with the Founder of Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Anne Beiler. If you thought that Anne was just another entrepreneur who wanted to make it big in the food industry, you would be mistaken.

Anne’s story, instead, starts in an Amish family in a small town in Pennsylvania. Her story is like many from her Amish upbringing, but as a young adult she was abruptly met with tragedy, deep despair, secrets, and ultimately healing and redemption. And yes, we’ll also talk about those mouth-watering, freshly baked pretzels. I wish we could figure out how to share one of Auntie Anne’s pretzels through your device…well, maybe next time.

Hey, if you only listen to one podcast this week, make sure it is this one! Anne’s story will undoubtedly have you reaching for a box of tissues but leave you full of hope and encouragement. If you’ve ever been in a place of despair or hopelessness, you will want to listen to this story of finding true peace and joy in Jesus Christ, from Anne Beiler’s Conversation of Hope from Behind the Mike.

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#034 - Pastor Chris Baney | "Is Your Job Destroying Your Family?" Oct 04, 2020

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Well, a time when so many are out of work, there is certainly a heightened awareness of just how important our jobs are…how critical our income is. But, today we are asking an important question…”Is Your Job Destroying Your Family?”

You are listening to “Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope” and I’m Mike Stone. Thank you so much for joining us!

And yes, that’s a serious question. “Is your job destroying your family?” Well, we know how important jobs are. We need to pay the bills. We often find fulfillment in our jobs too. We want the best for our family, and without our jobs, we cannot meet those needs.

But in filling those needs, could you actually be neglecting your family?

Often times we hear friends who have just gone through a divorce say something like, “Wow, I thought I was providing for my family, but I was never around…I was never there. I thought my hard work was giving them what they needed, but now I see that they really just wanted more of me.”

I’ve invited a friend of mine, Pastor Chris Baney from CedarCreek Church, to join me today to talk about this important topic. Chris and I both have experienced the challenge of finding the solution to the tension between our jobs and our families.

We have some stories and examples to share, and although we don’t have a magic fix to this dilemma, I hope that Chris’ insights will help you avoid the pain and regret that can come from avoidable mistakes.

Our hope is that you can sit down with your spouse and together listen to this Conversation of Hope with Pastor Chris Baney from Behind the Mike.

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#033 - Mike Stone | 3 Encouraging Reminders from John 6 Sep 27, 2020

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Starting at chapter one, in verse six of the book of john. It says, After this, Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias, and a large crowd was following him because they saw the signs that he was doing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. Now the Passover, the feast of the Jews was at hand, lifting up his eyes, then, and seeing that a large crowd was coming towards him, Jesus said, to fill up, where are we to buy bread so that these people may eat? Now he said this to test him, for he knew himself what he would do, Philip answered, 200, denarii worth of bread would not be enough for each of them to get a little. One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon, Peter's brother said to him, there's a boy here, who has five barley loaves and two fish, but what are they for so many? Jesus said, Have the people sit down, now there was much grass in the place. So the men sat down about 5000, and number, Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated, so also the fish as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples gather up the leftover fragments that nothing may be lost. S o they gathered them up, filled 12 baskets, with fragments from the five barley loaves left by those who had eaten. When the people saw the sign that he had done, they said, this is indeed the prophet who has come into the world, perceiving that they were about to come and take him by forced to make him king, Jesus withdrew again to the mountain by himself.
One of the things I want to encourage you with is that Jesus certainly cares about our spiritual being. But in this case, he was the one that mentioned, how are we going to feed all these people? Now he even says here that he knew what the answer was. But he said that to His disciples, just to kind of get them to think and to realize what was about to happen. One of the things I want to share is that we know, Jesus cares about our spiritual needs.
Another thing I want to point out here is that Jesus is more powerful regardless of the situation that you're in. I just want to remind you, regardless of where you're at, regardless of what you're going through, God is bigger than our problems, focus on him. And he will see us through.
And finally, along those same lines, I just want to say if we stay close to Jesus, we know he'll care for us.
Friends, I want to encourage you, wherever you're at today, we have people listening to this podcast from all over the world. And each of us live in different cultures in different situations and circumstances. But I want to tell you, hold on to Jesus.
If you don't know Jesus as your Savior, I would encourage you find a Bible to find a Bible believing church and talk to someone. Read through the book of John, you'll see how much Jesus loves you how much God cares for you. And as you begin to focus on him, the things of this world will see much smaller, and you'll find that God does provide I want to thank you for listening today. I want to encourage you to subscribe if you're not already. I also want to encourage you to go to our social media, leave a comment or suggestion. If you have a prayer request and we can pray for you. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly at Mike@BehindTheMike.net . I would be honored to lift you up in prayer. And, again, thank you for joining us this week. Remember if your life is grounded in Jesus, even in the darkest times, there is hope

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#032 - Jon Ponder | "Once a Prisoner, Now Pardoned & Redeemed" Sep 20, 2020

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RESOURCES:

Colossians 1:13-14
"For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."

If you’ve listened to the show previously, you know that this podcast exists to share stories of hope and encouragement. Well, today’s guest, Jon Ponder, certainly brings that. In our conversation, Jon shares his story of going from a convicted felon who was facing 23-years in prison, to becoming the Founder and CEO of an organization called “Hope for Prisoners”. We’ll talk more with Jon about “Hope for Prisoners” in our conversation too.

You may have recently heard about Jon Ponder during the Republican National Convention, where he received a full Presidential Pardon from President Donald Trump. The transformation from his first arrest at age 12, to a hardened criminal, to CEO and an outspoken follower of Jesus Christ, will astound you & Jon’s story will stir you emotionally and leave you cheering.

This may just be the most inspiring 50-some minutes of your week, so settle into your favorite chair and listen to Jon Ponder’s Conversation of Hope from Behind the Mike.

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#031 - Max Lucado | "You Are Never Alone" Sep 13, 2020

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Well, I’m not sure how to introduce my guest this week because he has so many roles: pastor, preacher, teacher, author, encourager, and so much more.
Max Lucado was one of the first at the top of my podcast guest list simply because of his encouragement to me over the years through his books. He has written nearly 100 books with over 130 million in print today. He has been a regular on bestseller lists including the New York Times Bestseller. He’s been featured on The Fox News Channel, Larry King Live, NBC Nightly News, and in USA Today, among others. He has also been a speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast.

I’m a big fan of Max Lucado. When I invited Max to join us on the podcast a few months ago, I was sent an advanced copy of his new book, “You Are Never Alone”, which is out this Tuesday. The message in this new book of loneliness and trusting God is so incredibly timely for us all. We’ll be talking with Max about what he learned as he referenced the Gospel of John for “You Are Never Alone”. And as always, he has some incredible insight to share with us.

I know you will enjoy my Conversation of Hope with Max Lucado, from Behind the Mike.

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#030 - Dave Dravecky | "Finding Hope in the Darkest Valley" Sep 06, 2020

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Have you ever had a moment in life when everything is going exactly the way you hoped it would? Maybe even better than you hoped—that time when you had complete joy and peace? Maybe you looked up with your hands raised to heaven and declared, “God, you are so good!”.

What about that moment in life when everything seems to come crashing down. Those moments when you are left with little to no hope. Instead of peace and joy, you are full of despair. If you acknowledge God at all it’s something like, “God, how could you allow this to happen to me?”.

Maybe you are in that place of despair right now. You wonder if you will ever find any semblance of hope, peace, or joy in life. You wonder why God would ever allow you to even be in this dark place—or worst yet, maybe you blame God for doing this to you?

My guest today knows exactly what it is like to go from a mountaintop experience to the darkest, deepest valley. There is hope. You will find peace again, and you will experience joy unspeakable.

Dave Dravecky worked his way through the minor leagues to one day find his lifelong dream of becoming a Major League pitcher come true. His career was moving forward when tragedy struck in the form of a cancerous tumor on his pitching arm. The doctors told Dave that, short of a miracle, he would never pitch again. But Dave was focused on his comeback to Major League baseball.
Less than a year after surgery removed half of Dave’s deltoid muscle, he made his comeback. He allowed 4 hits in 8 innings to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3. It was one of those mountaintop moments!

But Dave’s next Major League start would be his last.

I encourage you to share this episode with everyone you know. We all need hope and encouragement, and I know you will be inspired as you listen to Dave Dravecky as he shares his story today from Behind the Mike.
RESOURCES:
Endurance.org - Dave & Jan's website
Dave & Jan's Books & More
The Cure (book Dave referenced)
Joni Eareckson Tada
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Philippians 4:11-13
Ephesians 2:8-10
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