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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.

Send your questions or topics to Mike@BehindTheMike.net

The podcast is also available on YouTube at
https://youtube.com/@truthbehindthemike

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#029 - Mayor Christina Muryn | "Leading with Faith & Hope for the Future" Aug 30, 2020

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If you haven’t already noticed, we are in an election year. This is, without a doubt, the most highly charged election season that I can remember. If it were up to me, I’d say that coronavirus is plenty for us to handle. However, on top of the virus (and all of the effects of it—job loss, quarantines, and loss of lives), we have added racial tensions, rioting in our cities, an exceptionally tense political race, hurricanes, derechos, wildfires, and we still have 4 months left in 2020!

Leaders across our country are making decisions no one ever thought we would have to consider. From city councils, mayors, and governors, to Congress and the White House. There is probably no better word to use for this time in our history than “unprecedented”.

It can be easy for us to have the ‘correct’ responses and answers to the problems we face, so I asked Christina Muryn, Mayor of my city, the City of Findlay, Ohio, to join me on this episode to give some perspective. The majority of you listening probably don’t know anything about Findlay, Ohio. We are a city of approximately 42,000 people in northwestern Ohio. We are the headquarters to corporations such as Marathon Petroleum, and Cooper Tire, we have major distribution centers such as Kohl’s and Best Buy, and we are proud of our Findlay City Schools and Trojan High School athletics.

Mayor Muryn shares some insight into her decision-making, whether it is everyday city operations issues or now, the challenges from COVID-19, protests and riots, and economic threats that face our cities. Mayor Muryn is wise beyond her years and offers hope, regardless of what city you call home.

Our conversation is centered around our faith. Mayor Muryn is a Christ-follower and talks about how whether her faith plays any part in her decisions as mayor of a growing Ohio city.

Our conversation of hope is for everyone, everywhere—not just for Findlay, Ohio. I know you will be encouraged and inspired as we hear from Mayor Christina Muryn, from Behind the Mike.

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#028 - Carson Magee | "Facing Life-Changing Challenges with Joy" Aug 23, 2020

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My guest today is Carson Magee. Carson is a normal 17-year-old who is about to enter his senior year of high school. Like other teens, he has hope and dreams for his future after graduation. He also faces many of the same challenges other teens his age face. One of Carson’s challenges isn’t so normal though. At just 7-years of age, he was diagnosed with a condition that would require 24/7 attention. That diagnosis gave Carson two options: be a victim of this disease or accept the challenge and live his life to the fullest.
After the dust settled, Carson was given an opportunity. At that moment, he chose to rise above his circumstances and use his God-given talents to seize the opportunity. All along the past 10 years of challenges, Carson refuses to be a victim of his circumstances.

His story, which is still being written, will inspire you to look at your life from a new perspective.

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#027 - Ed Stolle | "Losing Our Teens for Eternity" Aug 16, 2020

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RESOURCES:

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This week, we are going to hear from Ed Stolle. Ed is a Certified Financial Crimes Investigator & Fraud Examiner. No, we are not going to talk about your finances or launch an investigation into your finances. It’s actually what Ed does in his spare time that caused me to reach out to him. His passion is giving apologetics presentations to middle school & high school students.

For those of you not familiar with the term ‘apologetics’, it is simply a part of theology that defends the Christian faith against any objections to it. Some contemporary apologists would be Norman Geisler, the late Ravi Zacharias, Lee Strobel, and R. C. Sproul.

Ed’s primary mission is to combat the crisis of 70% of youth leaving the church after high school. His presentations to youth emphasize proving the veracity of the Bible and providing answers to difficult questions from the Bible through the evaluation of evidence, rational thought, analysis, and historical content.

Ed leads a middle school youth group at First Baptist Church of Crofton, Maryland, where he, his wife, and their three children attend.

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#026 - Reegan, Bri, Blaine, Joshua & Maylia | A Conversation with Today's Teenagers Aug 09, 2020

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I’ve invited 5 high school student-athletes to join me today! Why? Well, the teen years can be challenging but even more so in 2020.

With COVID-19, we’ve watched schools close and turn to online classes. Now, this fall we hear difficult conversations about whether schools will reopen, whether fall sports will continue as planned, and all of the what-ifs that our students today are facing. I wanted to hear directly from our teenagers.

My 5 guests today are not only student-athletes but are also followers of Jesus Christ. I wanted to talk with them about what challenges they face as believers in public schools, their thoughts on topics that our society is facing today, and their insight into their relationship with Jesus.

This show will be helpful for high school students AND parents of any child K-12. While we are focusing our attention, and rightfully so, on our jobs, our finances, our retirement, and so on, we need to remember that this is a very difficult time for our children and teens too. Much of their “normal” is upside-down too.

I hope you will take some time out of your day to listen to the teens on today’s show as they have a discussion with me from Behind the Mike.

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#025 - Mike Stone | "Is There Hope for Our World?" Jul 27, 2020

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This week's show is a bit different as our host, Mike Stone, simply shares some insight and encouragement about what has become a year of challenges.
Just when we think it cannot get any worse, our world faces another challenge. In the U.S., the coronavirus is the underlying challenge, but we also are being faced with racial tension, political unrest, cities under siege, and most of us trying to remind ourselves that, yes, God is still in control.
Should it be any surprise to us that as we continue to drift further and further from the truth of God's Word that we should face these unprecedented challenges?
This is a short episode, but hopefully, one that will encourage you as a believer in Jesus, and provide hope to anyone listening.
Give us your feedback on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! We would love to hear from you. We would also love to hear how the podcast has encouraged you, or hear how God has taken you through a difficult time in your life.
Visit "Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope" website and be sure to share the podcast with your friends! Help us grow!

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#024 - Brian Scoggin, Casting Crowns Drummer | "Whose Kingdom Are You Building?" Jul 19, 2020

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Last week we talked to Darren Hughes, the Stage Manager for Casting Crowns, and this week, as promised, we are having a conversation with Casting Crowns drummer, Brian Scoggin.

I’ve titled this show, “Whose Kingdom Are You Building?”. When I asked Brian to join me on the show, we really didn’t have a topic to focus on but ended up just having a conversation about what we believe God laid on our hearts.

If you are feeling like life is not fulfilling, or it is pointless, maybe you need to hear this Conversation of Hope. Maybe, by the world’s standards, you should be content and happy—that you are living the American dream—the house, the cars, the vacation home, and financial security, but you are empty inside. Or maybe the American dream that you are chasing is always 2 steps ahead of you and you are frustrated because it seems that you always miss out on the big opportunities.

Maybe your focus is on building the wrong kingdom?

I invite you to sit in on my conversation with Brian Scoggin as we look at a solution for the emptiness or frustration you may be feeling and give you some insight into the Bible on how you can find joy and contentment.

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#023 - Darren Hughes | Casting Crowns, Alaska & a Kidney Transplant Jul 12, 2020

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"Hey God, do you even hear me?"
Have you ever asked that question or wondered why God can seem silent at times? You are not alone. In fact in this episode, Darren Hughes, Stage/Production Manager for Casting Crowns and church planter, has a conversation with me about times when he wondered what his next step should be.
Just because it SEEMS like God is silent doesn't necessarily mean He is being silent. God has a purpose for your life just like He has a purpose for Darren. We don't always know why things happen the way they do, but if we trust that God is in control and live our lives that way, He WILL guide us according to His purpose.
Darren went to Mark Hall, lead singer for Casting Crowns, and his wife, Melanie Hall, tour manager for the band, for their insight into where God might be leading Darren and his family. Their advice was basically to keep moving forward until God said otherwise.
Ultimately, God led Darren right where He wanted him and that place essentially saved Darren's life.
Hear as Darren talks about his work with Casting Crowns, sharing the gospel in a remote village in Alaska, and planting a church in the Atlanta, GA area.
Bridgepoint Church at Toco Hills
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#022 - Joe West | Talking Matthew West Music, Encouragement & Popwe Jul 05, 2020

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Joe West pastored the same church in the Chicago area for 38 years before his son asked him to be a part of his ministry. Together, that ministry is encouraging people around the world to share their stories of hope and encouragement.
Joe’s son is singer/songwriter, Matthew West, and this father/son ministry is reaching tens of thousands through the ministry of music, prayer & stories.
In my conversation with Joe, we'll talk about his expertise in Dad Jokes, Quarantine Quiet Time, touring with his son, Matthew West, and how God is using them both in their ministry call popwe.
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#021 - Trudy Cathy White | Chick-fil-A | “Never Give Up!” Jun 28, 2020

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This week’s episode is titled, “Never Give Up!”—a theme that was instilled in today’s guest by her mother. You may have heard about Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, through his books, interviews, and articles. But you probably didn’t know that Truett attributed much of the success of Chick-fil-A to his wife, Jeanette.

I recently had the privilege of having a conversation with Trudy Cathy White, the only daughter of Truett & Jeanette Cathy. Trudy and I will be talking her new book, “A Quiet Strength” a memoir of her mother.

Throughout our conversation together, you will hear stories from Trudy about how Chick-fil-A really got started, the leadership principles that propel the organization, and the “secret sauce” behind the success of Chick-fil-A (hint: it’s has nothing to do with chicken), and really the secret to being successful in life.

We discuss the influence that we all have in life, how to leave your legacy, and living each day with purpose!

Trudy released a new book this spring, “A Quiet Strength: The Life and Legacy of Jeanette M. Cathy”. We also talked about her book, which describes at not only a memoir of her mother, but also ‘shares Jeanette’s often unbelievable misadventures raising three children on the Cathy farm—from beekeeping fiascos to regularly chasing a pony, a parrot, and a monkey around her living room.’ Wow, and I thought I had a fun childhood!

Again, our conversation centers around Jeanette Cathy’s theme of “Never Give Up!”. If you struggling to find purpose and meaning in your life, my conversation with Trudy will encourage you to not only find your life’s purpose—because we all have one—but to live it out with passion!

So sit back, take a breather from your day and listen to my interview with Trudy Cathy White…you’ll be glad you did!
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#020 - Lori Prusnek | Grief: The Loss of a Child & Mental Health Jun 21, 2020

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Lori Prusnek and her family have experienced a parent's worst fears.
Lori is a professor of Occupational Therapy. Occupational Therapy (OT) began with a primary focus on the mental health aspect and treating the whole person, but slowly lost its way. Today, OT is recognizing the vital role that mental health is in providing therapy to the whole person.
Lori's knowledge and training were tested with the loss of their child. Through that loss, Lori has found a deeper level of care and mental health as it relates to the person as a whole--not just the physical.
Lori shares the struggles she and her family faced, and how she continues to learn the importance of seeing people from a different perspective. No one knows what others are going through and part of her message is to be compassionate and understanding.
Join my conversation with Lori and she shares this difficult story in hopes of providing comfort and healing to others.
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