Behind The Mike Podcast
What do faith, hope, and real-life struggles have in common? They all meet Behind the Mike.
Hosted by Mike Stone, the Behind the Mike Podcast is a faith-based show that goes deeper than surface-level conversations. Each episode features heartfelt storytelling, biblical truth, and interviews with guests who share powerful journeys of pain, redemption, and God’s amazing grace.
From questions we’ve all wrestled with — Do pets go to heaven? Why does God allow suffering? How can I know His will for my life? — to inspiring testimonies of people who found hope in Christ against all odds, this podcast is designed to encourage your faith and point you back to Jesus.
Whether you’re grieving a loss, searching for answers, or simply looking for encouragement in your walk with Christ, you’ll find honest conversation and timeless truth here.
👉 Subscribe today and discover hope, one story at a time.
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Episodes
168 episodes
Which Bible Version Is Right for You? | KJV, NIV, ESV, NLT & More Explained
Are you overwhelmed by all the different Bible versions? With the King James Version (KJV), New International Version (NIV), English Standard Version (ESV), New Living Translation (NLT), and even paraphrases like The Message—it can be confusing...
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Season 8
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Episode 156
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11:17
We Need God in America Again | A Wake-Up Call to Christians
America is at a crossroads. In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone, Mike delivers a bold message: we don’t just need revival—we need repentance.From Charlie Kirk’s tragic death to the cultural ...
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Season 8
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Episode 155
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10:22
10 Signs the End Times Are Near | What the Bible Says About Today
Are we living in the end times? In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone counts down 10 clear signs from biblical prophecy that the last days are closer than we think. From wars and rumors of wars to moral decay, persecution of be...
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Season 7
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Episode 154
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18:24
5 Myths Christians Believe (and What the Bible Actually Says)
Have you ever heard someone say, “God will never give you more than you can handle” or “Good people go to heaven”? These common sayings sound Christian—but they aren’t biblical.In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone,...
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Season 7
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Episode 153
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7:30
Cremation or Burial? What the Bible Really Says About Death, Dignity, and Resurrection
Cremation or burial — does it matter to God?In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores one of the most asked questions among Christians today: Is cremation biblical, or should we stick with buri...
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Season 7
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Episode 152
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8:10
Why Cracker Barrel Feels Like Home
In this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone discusses a letter written to the CEO of Cracker Barrel about its recent logo change and the deeper meaning behind it. Mike explains that while the man in the letter was mi...
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Season 7
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Episode 151
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8:38
Do Pets Go to Heaven? What the Bible Really Says 🐾
Have you ever wondered if your dog, cat, or beloved pet will be in heaven? 🐶🐱 In this heartfelt episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone dives deep into one of the most emotional questions we face after losing ...
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Season 7
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Episode 150
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12:25
This May Shock You…God Is Not Impressed | Why Religious Activity Isn’t Enough
You can memorize every Bible verse, serve at every event, and give to every cause — but if your heart’s not in it, God isn’t impressed. In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone challenges us to examine our motives, reset ...
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Season 7
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Episode 149
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12:46
“Even If” Faith: Standing Firm When Life Gets Hot
🔥 When the heat is on, will your faith hold? In this powerful episode, Mike Stone unpacks the bold faith of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3 and applies it to the modern pressures we face. You’ll learn what it means to have “...
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Season 7
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Episode 148
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10:08
The War for Your Mind: The Enemy's Trick & How to Fight It
There’s a war going on — not just around you, but inside you. In this powerful episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, Mike Stone exposes the invisible spiritual battle for your mind. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, deception, or thoughts th...
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Season 7
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Episode 147
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8:54
Why So Much Blood in the Old Testament? | The Shocking Meaning Behind Old Testament Sacrifice
Why does the Bible talk so much about blood? In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone walks through Leviticus 4 and answers the question so many of us ask: Why all the animal sacrifices and blood in the Old Testame...
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Season 7
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Episode 146
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13:09
You’re in a Battle—Whether You Know It or Not
You are in a battle, whether you realize it or not.In this episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone uncovers the often invisible—but very real—realm of spiritual warfare. Drawing from Scripture, real-life examples, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 145
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15:58
What Happens When We Die? A Biblical Look at Life After Death, Heaven, and Hell
💭 What really happens when we die?In this heartfelt episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone dives into one of life’s most important and eternal questions: what happens after death?Whether you're a lifelong Christi...
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Season 7
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Episode 144
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12:06
From Little Ricky to Jesus: Keith Thibodeaux's Journey from I Love Lucy to Faith in Christ
What happened to Little Ricky from I Love Lucy? In this powerful and inspiring episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone sits down with Keith Thibodeaux, the former child star of I Love Lucy and The Andy Griffith Show. Keith sh...
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Season 7
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Episode 143
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29:50
Holy Saturday: When God is Silent | Passion Week 2025
What do you do when God feels silent? On Holy Saturday, we sit in the in-between — after the cross but before the resurrection. It’s a day of silence, grief, and waiting. But silence doesn’t mean absence.In today’s Passion Week devotion...
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Season 7
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Episode 142
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3:40
Good Friday: Why the Cross Matters | Passion Week 2025
Today is Good Friday—the most somber and powerful day in Passion Week. In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, we reflect on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the ultimate act of love that changed everything. Though dark, this day marks the ...
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Season 7
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Episode 141
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5:51
Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper and Gethsemane | Passion Week 2025
Welcome to Day 5 of Passion Week on Behind the Mike! Today, we walk through the powerful and emotional events of Thursday—a day filled with love, betrayal, and surrender.This was the night of the Last Supper, when Jesus was...
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Season 7
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Episode 140
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5:23
Silent Wednesday: Worship or Betrayal? | Passion Week 2025
Welcome to Day 4 of our Passion Week series. Today we reflect on Silent Wednesday, a day where the surface seems calm, but two powerful stories unfold behind the scenes: Judas' betrayal of Jesus and Mary’s extravagant act of worship.In ...
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Season 7
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Episode 139
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3:57
A Father's Fight Against His Son's Transition | Jeff Younger - Pt. 2
In Part 2 of this compelling interview, Jeff Younger shares the heart-wrenching and courageous story of his battle to protect his son from forced gender transition. As a father standing firm in his Christian convictions, Jeff exposes the alarmi...
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Season 7
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Episode 138
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40:12
Holy Tuesday: Jesus Calls Out Hypocrisy | Passion Week 2025
Welcome back to Behind the Mike Podcast for Day 3 of Passion Week. On this intense Tuesday, Jesus returns to the temple and boldly confronts religious hypocrisy. He doesn't hold back—He calls out sin, challenges the leaders, and exposes fake re...
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Season 7
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Episode 137
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5:04
Holy Monday: Jesus' Righteous Anger at the Temple | Passion Week 2025
Welcome to Day 2 of our Passion Week series!Today, we reflect on the powerful moment when Jesus cleanses the temple—a bold act that reveals His passion for pure worship and righteous living. What does this story mean for us today? How d...
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Season 7
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Episode 136
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4:50
Palm Sunday: The King We Didn't Expect | Passion Week 2025
Join us in this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast as we kick off Passion Week with an intriguing look behind the story of Palm Sunday. Discover the true meaning of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem 2000 years ago, and how it fulfill...
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Season 7
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Episode 135
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4:00
A Father's Fight Against His Son's Transition | Jeff Younger - Pt. 1
In this deeply emotional and controversial episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, host Mike Stone sits down with Jeff Younger, the Texas father whose battle to protect his son from gender transition has captured national atten...
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Season 7
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Episode 134
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28:51
Have You Been Betrayed?: Lessons from Judas Iscariot
Have you ever been betrayed? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Behind The Mike Podcast, we dive deep into the infamous betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot—and what it means for us today.🔹 Why did Judas betray Jesus?🔹 How...
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Season 7
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Episode 133
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9:09
Faith Deconstruction: Finding Truth, or Just Losing Faith?
Is deconstructing your faith a path to deeper belief or total doubt? In this episode, Mike Stone breaks down the growing conversation around faith deconstruction—why people question Christianity, what leads some to walk away, and how others com...
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Season 7
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Episode 132
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11:42
