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Welcome to the Storydram podcast where hosts Kory LaCroix and Chris Kostelc share stories to help share The Story. Have you ever felt paralyzed when someone asks you a question? When someone asks us a question it's often better to answer with a story than a soundbite.
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173 You’re Not the Main Character (opens the original)
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What do pitchfork-fried steaks, eight pounds of State Fair food, and an awkward encounter with a teenage boy on a crowded bus have in common? Apparently, they can all teach you something about humility. Chris shares the moment he mistakenly thought a teenager was calling him out for taking a seat—only to discover much later that the kid wasn’t talking to him at all. That embarrassing realization opens up a bigger conversation with Kory about “main character syndrome,” the temptation to assume ot
172 The Wrong Beer and the Real Presence (opens the original)
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Throwback to the National Eucharistic Congress when Chris is convinced he is bringing home a prized case of Spotted Cow—only to discover that he bought something entirely different. What begins as a tale of Wisconsin beer, mistaken packaging, and profound disappointment becomes a conversation about the counterfeits we reach for when our hearts are really hungry for God. The guys reflect on the Eucharist, daily distractions, unexpected interruptions, and the freedom of realizing that prayer does
171 The Church Is a Number 20 (opens the original)
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What does a sketchy neighborhood, a roadside barbecue joint, and the Catholic Church have in common? More than you might think. In this episode of Story Drām, Chris shares the story of discovering an unforgettable Kansas City barbecue restaurant—and realizing that sometimes the best things are worth driving through a few rough neighborhoods to find. That experience becomes a surprisingly powerful image for the Church: no parish is perfect, and every community has its weaknesses, but the Church a
170 When's Our Next Daddy Date? (opens the original)
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What can a trip to the grocery store teach us about prayer, fatherhood, and the love of God? In this episode of Storydrām, a simple daddy-daughter trip to Cub Foods—complete with clearance meat and frozen slushies—becomes a beautiful reflection on why the ordinary moments of life matter so much. Kory shares how these small, seemingly insignificant moments with his daughter are actually some of the most precious gifts of fatherhood. From there, the conversation turns toward prayer and the surpris
169 I Washed the Car… But I Missed the Point (opens the original)
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What does washing a car have to do with prayer? A childhood lesson from Chris's dad leads to a conversation about the difference between checking boxes and truly seeking intimacy with God. Discover how even the ordinary tasks of life can become opportunities for worship, growth, and deeper communion with Christ.
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