Good Grit Stories
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsThe South is filled continuously with stories of hope, compassion, and the perseverance of the human spirt. We hope to honor those stories here.
Each week, we have a celebrated storyteller read one of Good Grit's favorite stories. We hope these episodes give you a glimpse into the hope and compassion that is always around us, and sadly, often goes unnoticed.
Good Grit Stories is made possible by Good Grit Magazine. You can find out more about the podcast and the magazine at goodgritmag.com.
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GGS - Trevor Stockton
June 05, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.35 MBTrevor Stockton has always known that he wanted to cook for a living. Trevor, the executive chef at the RT Lodge in Maryville, Tennessee, had a spell where he thought he might get a degree in business administration, but then he rediscovered his passion for food while he was in school. Words by Clair McLafferty Read by Nancy Peterson & Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $...
GGS - B.T. Harman
May 22, 2019 09:50 - 6 minutes - 8.64 MBIf you drive down Heathrow Drive in Florence, Alabama, you’ll eventually arrive at Shoals Christian School, my high school alma mater. Out front there’s a flagpole encircled by twenty-six stone pavers that are the color of sand. Each one is engraved with the name of a student from the school’s first graduating class, the class of 2000. One of those names is “Brett Trapp.” That used to be me. Words by B.T. Harman Read by B.T. Harman Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins R...
GGS - 4000 Miles of Friendship with Annie F. Downs
May 15, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBAnnie F. Downs was a college student at the University of Georgia when she met Scotland for the first time. She boarded the plane for a mission trip with the Wesley Foundation, and when she got off the plane, she was home. That was in 2000. Eighteen years later, Scotland has tucked itself into Annie’s heart like a prayer that she keeps coming back to. See Scotland through her eyes as Annie takes Good Grit's Editor-in-Chief through through the Scottish highlands. Words by Ashley Locke Read...
GGS - A Life Reinvented: Mama Ormie
May 09, 2019 11:39 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBWe were so excited to send our Publisher, Sarah Cait Sawyer, to Dallas to meet Lecrae’s mother, Momma Ormie. She returned from her trip to tell us all about the amazing woman she was blessed to meet. Momma Ormie speaks candidly about being a single mother, finding herself again, and, of course, what Lecrae was like as a child, we can’t wait to share their conversation with you. So pull up a chair and join Sarah Cait and Momma Ormie for margaritas and guacamole... Words by Sarah Cait Sawyer ...
GGS - In Good Company: Stirling Barrett & Krewe Sunglasses
May 01, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MB“Good is the enemy of smart creatives." "We try to create a culture that's optimizing for speed, failing fast, and growing at a rate that is outpacing the rest of the company.” These are statements from Barrett Stirling, the founding of Krewe, a 100 year company....now in their 5th year. Be inspired by an entrepreneur who isn't simply reacting to the ebbs and flows of business, but who is establishing a company truly built to last. Words by Amy C. Collins Read by Nancy Peterson Origin...
GGS - The Jack of All Trades
April 24, 2019 13:28 - 6 minutes - 9.12 MBFarmer, banker, business owner, and restaurateur Jack Paulin "Paul" Kennedy changed so many lives through his work and passion. Listen as award winning chef, David Bancroft explains how his grandfather inspires his work & life even today. Words by Ashley Locke Read by Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.
GGS - The Camera that Captured the City
April 17, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MB“It was one of those life-changing moments when you realize something very precious is about to be lost, and has to be saved.” Listen to the incredible story of Columbia Tennessee’s W7thCo Gallery, and how one days window shopping turning into a project that saved a city's history. Words by Sarah Rowland Read by Nancy Peterson Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscriptio...
GGS - The Nashville Jester: Dave Barnes
April 10, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.91 MBDave Barnes is by no means a one trick pony. At the age of 40, he continues redefining what’s included in the price of admission. We took time with Dave to explore how he developed a career as a Nashville singer-songwriter into a combination music and comedy show that sells out clubs across the US. Words by Blake Ells Read by Matt Godfrey Original Theme Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music Provided by Dave Barnes Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use ...
GGS - Something Sacred in the Walls
April 03, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBDown a side road off Main Street in Sealy, Texas, population 6,500, just across the railroad tracks, sits an unassuming white clapboard building. At first glance, you might think it was an old church, which would be okay because the revival going on inside has just as much soul. Meet Cheryl Schulke, a Texas leatherworker whose style and work is turning heads in Texas and beyond. Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this s...
GGS - What if Your Life was Yelped?
March 27, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.59 MBYelp not, lest ye be Yelped! Are websites like Yelp & shows like American Idol creating an overly judgmental generation. Dr. Jeffrey Heine talks about the danger of living a life as a 1-Star reviewer. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fict...
GGS - Exposing the Unseen: Butch Anthony
March 20, 2019 11:43 - 7 minutes - 9.63 MBOn the outskirts of the unincorporated community of Seale, between Alabama and Georgia, a world-renowned artist lives on his granddaddy’s farm with his mother and an old friend. His name is Butch Anthony, and his unique craft has been centered on recycling everything he can by turning into highly sought-after art. Words by Holly Moore Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to g...
GGS - Newly Discovered
March 13, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBThe simple yet extraordinary story about how a piece of glass found its way from the coast of Spain all the way to a table top in Nashville, TN. Words by Emily McMackin Read by Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Stephanie Davis Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.
GGS - The Future is Family: Teen Dream Center
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBCan gathering around the table and sharing a meal really change the lives of at risk teens? Find out as we sit down with the Teen Dream Center in Nashville, TN. Words by Leah Gwin Read by Nancy Peterson Cover Photo by Abigail Bobo Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes...
GGS - The Days are Long, but the Years are Short: A Family Travel Guide to Chattanooga, TN
February 27, 2019 11:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBCaleb Chancey, Good Grit Magazine's Creative Director & father of 5, takes on the popular myth that, "Once you have kids, your traveling days are over!" Listen as he shares the tips & tricks of traveling with a family while explore the city of Chattanooga, TN. Words by Caleb Chancey Read by Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Caleb Chancey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscrip...
GGS - Deserted: Neighborhoods Without Schools
February 19, 2019 11:09 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MBInside one of the largest heroine-dealing neighborhoods in the country, there are children who need to be help. Meet pioneer Benjamin Wills' and take a walk around his neighborhood. Words by Ben Sciacca Read by Matt Godfrey Cover Photo by Jonathan Wade Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription.
GGS - The One Holiday My Mom Won't Let Me Miss - Annie F. Downs
February 12, 2019 06:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBAnnie F. Down explores the nostalgia and truth behind her favorite holiday, in her favorite place, in her favorite season. Words by Annie F. Downs Read by Annie F. Downs Cover Photo by Wes Frazer Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Read this story and many more at goodgritmag.com & use the promo code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription. --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes this and it’s why they’ve partne...
GGS - Return to the Golden Age of Manufacturing: Raleigh Denim
February 05, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBLearn how Victor Lytvinenko & Sarah Yarborough are bring back American manufacturing to their home state of North Carolina, and looking damn fine while doing it. Words by Kate Patton Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
GGS - Rediscovering Home with Annie F. Downs
January 30, 2019 11:01 - 6 minutes - 8.54 MBWhat does home really mean? Is it the house where you spent your childhood? Is it the place you lay your head at night? Annie F. Downs shares what it means to her and how this realization has changed how she sees herself. Words by Annie F. Downs Read by Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Cary Norton
GGS - An Unbecoming Story by Laura Quick
January 23, 2019 12:06 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBWhy would anyone surrender their technology for a week of unplugged "group therapy"? Find out why as Laura Quick, CEO of Good Grit, takes us on a journey of discovering weakness and seeing God's strength. Words by Laura Quick Read by Laura Quick Introduction by Annie F. Downs Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Use Promo Code LISTEN to get $10 off your subscription to Good Grit Magazine: https://service.qfie.com/GoodGrit/clsGGNewOrdFormSelect.asp?strAspViewport=lg
GGS - The Muscle in Music: Single Lock Records
December 19, 2018 13:21 - 10 minutes - 9.38 MBDiscover the record label Single Lock Records, located directly in the heart of the Shoals. These sleepy North Alabama towns were once the hit-producing capital of the world before everything moved further north to Nashville. However, Single Lock Records is looking to change that. Words by Caroline Nabors Rosen Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins --- Brought to You by Non-Fiction Coffee --- Coffee can change lives. Non-Fiction Coffee believes this ...
GGS - Modern Belle with Nina Compton
December 12, 2018 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.73 MBJames Beard Award Winning Chef Nina Compton recounts her story of coming to New Orleans from St. Lucia, how creole culture has affected her cooking style, and how foods we think are so different are actually more similar. Words by Will Farley Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
GGS - Community Threads: Costume Design in Atlanta, GA
December 05, 2018 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe fast-growing movie industry in the South has created an additional industry—costume design. Find out how four friends broke into the industry and created names for themselves. Words by Madison Griggs Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by James Acomb
GGS - The Intelligent Giant: Elephant Sanctuary
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBNo one imagines elephants in Tennessee, but for a certain sanctuary in the lower-middle portion of the state, elephants aren’t imaginary. Discover the story of The Elephant Sanctuary of Hohenwald, Tennessee and how Carol Buckley and Scott Blais created a haven of safety for former performing elephants. Words by Cara Clark Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
GGS - Come Together: Scenic City Supper Club
November 21, 2018 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.64 MBFounded by Chattanooga chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda, the Scenic City Supper Club hosts four pop-up dinner each year to promote camaraderie amongst local chefs while also giving them a platform to share the food they love to make. Words by Jennifer Stewart Kornegay Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins
GGS - Connecting Kitchen to Land
November 14, 2018 16:27 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBThanksgiving Special: Discover the story of Pardis Stitt, wife of James Beard Award winning restaurateur Frank Stitt, of Birmingham, Alabama. From sustainable food practices to owning a restaurant, Pardis has been through it all. Words by Shana Bakhshi & Sarah Pitts Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by JP Davis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
GGS - In Waiting: Chad Lawson
November 07, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MB#1 Billboard Classical composer Chad Lawson is known for his work on Lore (a popular podcast and tv show), The Walking Dead, and countless films & commercials. In this intimate piece by Dr. Jeffrey Heine, we look into the monastic & spiritual practice of waiting that influences Lawson’s signature sounds, and in so doing moves the listener to a place of peace. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music by Chad Lawson Cover ...
GGS - Duct Taped Guitar: Kent Duchaine
October 31, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBBlues guitarist Kent Duchaine is dedicated to keeping the legacy of Robert Johnson alive. Find out why… and where he got Leadbessie, the steel guitar that’s been by his side for four decades. Words by Buddy Roberts Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Peyton Hollis Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
GGS - The Sonder Project: The Vivid Honor of Service
October 24, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBThis Santa Rosa Beach nonprofit focuses on global-sustainability projects, bringing clean water, education, and medicine to the people of Burkina Faso, Africa. Through partnerships with other nonprofits and passionate volunteers, The Sonder Project is making a difference in countless lives. For more information, visit: http://www.thesonderproject.org Words by Anna Grace Usury Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag....
GGS - Purpose & Soul: The Journey to Penny Shields
October 17, 2018 13:00 - 6 minutes - 8.88 MBSometimes, what you set out to do isn’t what you should be doing. Or what you want to do. And that’s just the case with Brittany Shields. The interior designer tells the story of how her brand, Penny Shields, came to be. Words by Ginny Ellsworth Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
GGS - Erin & Ben Napier: Excerpt from "Make Something Good Today"
October 10, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MBGood Grit Stories present a special excerpt from Erin & Ben Napier’s book “Make Something Good Today”. Words by Erin & Ben Napier Read by Erin & Ben Napier Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover by James Acomb Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order Audio excerpt courtesy of Simon & Schuster Audio from MAKE SOMETHING GOOD TODAY by Erin Napier and Ben Napier, read by the authors. Copyright © 2018 by Eri...
GGS - The New Louisiana Oyster: Marcos' Off Bottom
October 03, 2018 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThe Guerreros family brought uncommon oystering techniques to the Southeast when they opened their oyster farm in Louisiana’s Caminada Bay. Find out why their oysters are meatier and where they get their unique flavor. Words by Meghan Holmes Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your order.
GGS - Master of Many: Thomas Wages
September 26, 2018 11:55 - 6 minutes - 9.53 MBDiscover Athens, GA native Thomas Wages. Thomas is a renaissance man, a jack-of-all-trades, and more importantly, the purveyor of an upscale menswear boutique in Atlanta, GA. Words by Ashley Hurst Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get $10 off your orde
GGS - Warrior Mom: Tahiera Brown
September 19, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBA story that seems unreal, over-the-top, and fit for a Lifetime movie: Held hostage in her own home for two years, threatened daily with the harm or death of her children, and forced to marry against her will, Tahiera Monique Brown was trapped by overwhelming despair and helplessness. Eventually, the realization struck that the only way to save herself and her children was through a suicide attempt that resulted in a coma, followed by temporary amnesia. Even so, Tahiera’s message isn’t one of...
GGS - The Secret Sisters: Out of the Darkness
September 12, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.48 MBNorth Alabama artists The Secret Sisters thought their music career had ended after a legal battle with their manager left them bankrupt. But thanks to the support and encouragement of long-time friend Brandi Carlile, these sisters have made an exciting comeback, earning a Grammy nomination for their third album. Words by Blake Ells Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music by The Secret Sisters Cover Photo by Clark Brewer Subscribe to Good Grit Mag...
GGS - Portrait of an Artist as a Con Man
September 05, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.61 MBMoney never changed hands, so the need wasn’t financial. And he’s never considered himself to be a great artist, so it wasn’t ego. So what could inspire a gifted artist to create copies of famous masterpieces and then donate them to unsuspecting museums? Words by Paige Townley Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Stephanie Davis & Austin Richardson Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get ...
GGS - Stories from the Diner with Leah Chase
August 29, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBLeah Chase is a culinary legend in New Orleans. For over 75 years, she has run Dooky Chase’s restaurant on Orleans Avenue. The restaurant is not just an institution serving some of the best gumbo and fried chicken in New Orleans, but was also a major meeting place for civil rights activists and intellectuals during the 1960s. Chase, now 93, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from James Beard Foundation in 2016. As Told By Leah Chase Words by Bill Spratling Read by Nancy Peterson ...
GGS - Damn Good Ideas: The KULA Project
August 22, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.64 MBIt has been said that one of the key contributors to poverty is not a lack money, but a lack of opportunity. Hear the story of James and Sarah Sasson, founders of The Kula Project, who believe that if organizations can invest in the ideas and businesses of people living in poverty, together, they can change the future for generations to come. Words by Isaac Ray Norris Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by The Kula Project Subscribe to Good Gri...
GGS - Wellspring Living: Rachel's Story
August 15, 2018 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBDiscover the story of Rachel, a former sex worker who, because of Meredith Rabalais and her ministry team, now lives a completely different life. The pair met one fateful night in a strip club, and since then have leaned on each other for support. Words by Cara D. Clark Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Art by Chris Koelle Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: https://goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code GRITTY to get 20% off your order.
GGS - The Not-So-Mad Hatter: Gunner Foxx
August 08, 2018 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MBShelly Brown, wife of musician Zac Brown, shares with us the story of Gunner Foxx--friend, fellow musician, and third-generation hat maker. Foxx ultimately found the music scene unfulfilling, but he had a long and difficult road through addiction and recovery before he finally found the life he had been searching for. Words by Shelly Brown Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: https://goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo ...
GGS - Mister Collins
August 01, 2018 09:00 - 5 minutes - 7.8 MBBirmingham native Andrew Collins has learned that life often takes you in unexpected directions. When his late wife was diagnosed with cancer, she implored him to continue living life after she passed. Taking that request to heart,he opened The Collins, one of Birmingham’s most popular bars. Words by Paige Townley Read by Matt Godfrey Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Cover Photo by Cary Norton Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: https://goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo ...
Good Grit Stories Announcement!
July 24, 2018 14:59 - 1 minute - 2.08 MBWe are overjoyed to announce the launch of the Good Grit Stories Podcast. This is a weekly podcast showcasing stories of hope, compassion, and the perseverance of the human spirit. Each story is published by Good Grit Magazine and read by one of our amazing audio readers. We hope you enjoy the Good Grit Stories Podcast!