Good Grit Stories

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The 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

Jun 05 2019 9 mins

Trevor 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

GGS - B.T. Harman

May 22 2019 6 mins

If 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.”

GGS - 4000 Miles of Friendship with Annie F. Downs

May 15 2019 9 mins

Annie 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 eye

GGS - A Life Reinvented: Mama Ormie

May 09 2019 11 mins

We 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.

GGS - In Good Company: Stirling Barrett & Krewe Sunglasses

May 01 2019 7 mins

“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,

GGS - The Jack of All Trades

Apr 24 2019 6 mins

Farmer, 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 mo

GGS - The Camera that Captured the City

Apr 17 2019 7 mins

“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 & Wild

GGS - The Nashville Jester: Dave Barnes

Apr 10 2019 10 mins

Dave 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

GGS - Something Sacred in the Walls

Apr 03 2019 10 mins

Down 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.&nb

GGS - What if Your Life was Yelped?

Mar 27 2019 8 mins

Yelp 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 p