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Legacy Stories
Legacy Stories is a weekly podcast hosted by Steve Young about the family members who shape our lives and the lessons we carry forward. Each week, one guest honors a family member whose life made a lasting difference in their own. Through touching, uplifting conversations filled with humor, resilience, love and hard-earned wisdom, we discover the stories of meaningful lives—and how their influence continues through the people who knew them. Every story is different. Each one may leave you…
Episodes
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His Brother's Keeper - Doug Gaither Honors His Brother, Dan Gaither
Doug Gaither joins Legacy Stories to honor his older brother, Dan Gaither — a coal miner, respiratory therapist, lay pastor, and steady presence in Doug’s life…
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Daddy's Girl: Sherri Jones Honors Her Father, Earl Jones
Sherri Jones shares the story of her father, Earl Jones — a hardworking Appalachian farmer, devoted family man, and man of deep faith whose resilience reflects…
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Time to Fly: Terri Knott Honors Her Great-Great-Grandfather Major James Pennington
Terri Knott joins us to share a story that begins as family folklore—and becomes something much more. To see photos and more: https://legacystories.us For…
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Always There - Lynne Hughes Honors Her Aunt Patty Miller
Some people influence our lives through what they tell us. Others do it more quietly, through the way they respond when life becomes difficult and the way they…
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Nurturing the Gift - Mary Bomar Honors Her Mother, Joan Bomar
Mary Bomar joins us to honor her mother, Joan Corinne Phelps Bomar — a woman whose strength, kindness, musical spirit, and encouragement shaped generations…
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Her Own Way - Amy Lyles Wilson Honors Her Great-Aunt Vannie Hamblett
Some people influence us through the lessons they teach. Others shape us simply through the life they choose to live. Writer, story coach, and spiritual…
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Welcome to Legacy Stories
Welcome to Legacy Stories The people who shape our lives leave stories worth hearing. Each week on Legacy Stories, host Steve Young sits down with one guest to…
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The Music She Gave Me - Bob Ritter Honors His Mother, Lydia Ritter
Singer-songwriter Bob Ritter shares the story of his mother, Lydia—a gifted musician whose quiet strength and enduring spirit shaped the course of his life…
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Curiosity and Connection - Carol Warren Honors Her Father, Tom Warren
Carol Warren honors her father, Tom—a lifelong learner whose curiosity, love of music, and deep sense of connection shaped the way he lived and the people…
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A Place at the Table - John J. Thompson Honors His Grandmother, Nicki Holton
What happens when the welcome we receive becomes the welcome we give? Steve sits down with author, musician, and educator John J. Thompson to honor his…
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Gotta Have a System - George Davis Honors His Grandfather, Fred Davis
Some lessons arrive as advice. Others are simply absorbed over time — through the words, habits and example of someone we love. George Davis joins Legacy…
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Following the Heart: Dale Whitehead Honors His Mother, Martha Whitehead
Dale Whitehead joins us to honor his mother, Martha—a gifted musician whose life was shaped by faith, family, and a deep love of music. Photos and more are…
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Hope Is My Anchor - Anna Broome Honors Her Father, Emanual Karouzakis
Steve Young sits down with author and family historian Anna Broome for a conversation that reaches across generations, cultures, and continents. As she honors…
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Do the Right Thing - Jon Gustin Honors His Grandfather, Fred Gustin
Jon Gustin has built a devoted online community by encouraging fathers and families to be intentional about the moments that matter most. But long before he…
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Shining The Light - Shari Lacy Honors Her Mother, Joyce Dineen
Some people leave their mark through accomplishments. Others leave it through kindness. In this episode of Legacy Stories, Shari Lacy remembers her mother…
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Just Daddy - Rebecca Nelson Honors Her Father, Jack Cristil
For nearly sixty years, Jack Cristil's voice echoed through stadiums, living rooms, and car radios across Mississippi and beyond. Yet the story his daughter…
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Coming Home - Bentley Streat Honors Her Birth Mother, Lois Cornish
Bentley Streat joins Steve Young to honor her birth mother, Lois Cornish, and to reflect on a life shaped by adoption, curiosity, and the search for belonging…
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Rooted in Family: Kevin Young Honors His Father, J.D. Young, Jr.
Kevin Young honors his father, J.D.—a larger-than-life man whose life was deeply rooted in family, faith, and place. Be sure to stay tuned for a special gift…
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A Father’s Influence: Melissa DuPuy Honors Her Dad, Monty DuPuy
Melissa DuPuy joins us to honor her father, Monty DuPuy—a longtime radio and television personality whose warmth and curiosity left a lasting impression on…
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Showing The Way — Leonard Jordan Honors His Grandfather, William J. ‘Papa’ Brown, Jr.
Pastor Leonard Jordan reflects on the grandfather he called “Papa,” a man whose presence shaped him long after childhood. Leonard shares memories from East…
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Proving Them Wrong — Todd Jenkins Honors His Father, Bud Jenkins
Todd Jenkins joins Legacy Stories to honor his father, Lehman “Bud” Jenkins—a man shaped by a strict upbringing, a determined spirit, and a lifelong drive to…
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Never Stop Learning — Ruth Smith Honors Her Grandmother, Selma Endsley
Ruth Smith joins Steve Young to honor her maternal grandmother, Selma Endsley—a woman whose life reflected the values of hard work, education, perseverance…
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Seeing with the Heart — Brian Green-Young Honors His Grandfather, Charlie LeCornu
What does it mean to truly see another person? Brian Green-Young joins us to honor his grandfather, Charlie LeCornu, a quiet man whose influence reached far…