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A horse gets hauled home standing in the back of a pickup, a tiny grocery store somehow goes through 72 employees, and one family has enough stories involving burned houses, broken windows, BB guns, school paddlings, and questionable decisions to last a lifetime. And somehow, every story seems to lead to another one. But underneath the funny and unbelievable stories is something deeper. Neil looks back at the way he was raised, the things he carried into fatherhood, the things he wishes he had done differently, and what he hoped to pass on to Trey and Trent. The conversation eventually turns to faith, family, and the lessons that only make sense after you’ve lived long enough to look back. This is the Hayden Alabama Podcast—Southern storytellers, real conversations, and the kinds of stories you usually only hear sitting around with family and friends. Subscribe and join us each week. Poncho Outdoors: Get $10 off your first order at https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/haydenalabama when you enter your email. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 00:00 A Horse in the Back of a Pickup 00:39 Welcome to Mooreville, Mississippi 02:11 What Neil Refused to Pass Down 07:45 The Grocery Store Years 14:48 Becoming a Different Kind of Dad 20:27 “Let’s Make Some New Mistakes” 28:31 The House Fire Stories 38:53 Why Dad Kept the Paper Sacks 47:24 The Horse Story 49:28 Growing Up Poor 58:16 Why Trey Never Pushed the Limit 01:03:09 The 69¢ Mistake 01:07:36 The Hunting Trip That Changed Everything 01:24:48 Trent Finds a Loophole at School 01:30:11 Poncho Outdoors 01:31:41 Sit-Down Restaurant Bracket 01:34:53 Neil’s Testimony 01:39:55 Scripture Time — Matthew 13:44–46 #SouthernStories #Storytelling #FamilyStories #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernCulture

A deer stand winds up on somebody’s head, firecrackers get lit in the worst possible place, a “great deal” on a Gatlinburg Airbnb keeps getting worse, and a Louisiana couple brings the kind of stories that never seem to end where you think they will. Frederick and Amy also eventually reveal what brought them all the way from Louisiana to sit down with us, and the episode takes a much more personal turn when Frederick shares a powerful story about alcohol, family, faith, and the events that finally changed the direction of his life. We close with Philippians 4:14–23 and a conversation about giving—not just money, but our time, talents, and resources—as an act of worship. The Hayden Alabama Podcast is a place for Southern stories, clean humor, faith, family, and the kind of characters you don’t forget. Subscribe and come sit around the table with us each week. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 00:00 Firecrackers in His Cousin’s Pocket 00:34 Meet Frederick & Amy from Louisiana 02:18 Hanging the Deer Stand 08:15 Bottle Rockets & Payback 13:12 Amy’s Fear of Dogs 22:49 His First Turkey Hunt 28:12 The Gatlinburg Airbnb 37:55 Running From Mama 41:35 Why Was the Dog Circling the Suburban? 43:58 The Snake on the Porch 48:35 Frederick’s Buzzard Nightmare 53:43 Hog Hunting With Night Vision 56:45 Cajun Food Bracket 1:00:29 Why They Came to Hayden 1:02:49 Frederick’s Testimony 1:16:26 Philippians 4: Giving as Worship 1:27:09 Closing #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #truestories #storytelling

What happens when Arkansas storytellers get together and start swapping stories? You hear about a man who unknowingly gives Sam Walton his opinion of a brand-new warehouse, a rattlesnake that winds up where no sane person would want one, a 17-point buck nobody believes exists, and a man who goes looking for a fight with a preacher who reacts in a way he never expected. Along the way, we get stories about old-time Arkansas childhoods, U.S. marshals hunting outlaws, homemade toys, Christmas before electricity, boxing, hunting, dangerous animals, and the people who shaped these storytellers’ lives. We also finish with a conversation about the Good Samaritan, mercy, revenge, and what it looks like when Christ changes the way we treat people. The Hayden Alabama Podcast is a place for Southern stories, unforgettable characters, laughter, faith, and the kind of conversations you usually only hear when everybody pulls up a chair and stays awhile. Subscribe and come hear what these Razorback folks have to tell us. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 Cold Open 1:05 Arkansas Storytellers 6:56 Cindy’s Birthday Story 9:46 Stories About an Old U.S. Marshal 13:39 Joe’s Childhood and Faith Story 17:51 Growing Up in Elkins 19:43 Working on The Blue and the Gray 23:29 Trucking, Walmart, and Sam Walton 27:50 Country-School Chaos 33:46 Christmas Before Electricity 40:44 One More Hunting Story 42:48 The Snake Stories Begin 51:12 Boxing Stories 54:06 Casey’s Pop Had Another Side 1:00:35 One More Rattlesnake Story 1:04:24 Casey’s Canoe Story 1:06:30 The Good Samaritan and Loving Your Neighbor #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #ArkansasStories #truestories #storytelling

Some warnings are apparently for other people. This week, a wheelchair ramp falls into the water before somebody is told to hit the gas, two hunters have a deer come looking for them before they ever make it to the woods, and a red-flag beach trip turns into a whole lot more adventure than anybody planned. We’ve also got a courthouse misunderstanding, a runaway Shetland pony, one of the most unfortunate school bathroom situations imaginable, and several decisions that seemed much more reasonable at the time. Along the way, Justin Fisher shares what life with cerebral palsy has taught him about independence, dignity, humor, and telling stories people remember. Later, he shares the childhood horse accident that caused him to seriously think about life, death, and his need for a Savior. We close with Philippians 4:8–9 and a conversation about what we choose to dwell on, how we live out what we know, and where real peace is found. The Hayden Alabama Podcast is Southern storytelling, clean humor, hunting, family, faith, and the kind of true stories that somehow get better every time somebody says, “You’re not going to believe this.” Subscribe and join us each week. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 Cold Open 0:37 Welcome to Episode 185 2:18 Courthouse Trouble 8:15 Aiden Gets Caught 12:43 The Alaskan Cruise Story 20:18 The Buck That Waited One Minute 23:17 Two Hunters, One Deer & a Wheelchair Lift 33:25 Red Flags at the Beach 42:05 The Bathroom Stall Story 48:08 Goldilocks the Runaway Shetland Pony 55:04 Best Movie Ever Bracket 58:33 The Big Gift Unboxing 1:00:33 Rick Bragg, Books & Why Stories Matter 1:03:39 Aidan Releases His First Song 1:05:31 Justin’s Testimony 1:11:20 Philippians 4 — Where Peace Comes From 1:15:40 Closing #SouthernStorytelling #SouthernHumor #FunnyStories #HuntingStories #HaydenAlabamaPodcast

Stephen and TB join us for stories about runaway Rangers, game wardens, accidental gun discharges, golf-course confidence, snakes, family, growing up Southern, and some expensive lessons learned the hard way. Later, TB shares how doing the right things for the wrong reason forced him to examine who he was actually living for, and we close with a conversation from Philippians 4:5 about why gentleness is not weakness. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. - Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 - Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ - LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst - YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU - TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Poncho Outdoors: Get $10 off your first order at https://www.ponchooutdoors.com/haydenalabama when you enter your email. About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 Wedding Day Deer Hunt — Cold Open 1:06 Welcome to Episode 184 2:34 Hunting Stories & Bad Decisions 8:27 The Hog Hunt That Went Very Wrong 14:31 The Sunk Truck & an Incredible Surprise 25:39 Dove Hunting & Game Wardens 32:20 The Wedding Day Deer Story 35:32 When Guns Go Off Unexpectedly 44:15 The Most Unnecessary Heimlich Ever 49:34 Marriage, a Frog & a 1 A.M. Lesson 53:36 Golf Course Bad Decisions 58:33 A Snake & a Brand-New Fishing Rod 1:01:47 The Golf Cart Life Lesson 1:08:46 Grilled Meats Bracket 1:16:19 “The Son” — A Story From a Listener 1:23:06 TB’s Testimony 1:38:38 Scripture Time — Gentleness Is Not Weakness 1:45:59 Closing #SouthernStorytelling #FunnyStories #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernHumor #HuntingStories #podcast

Episode 183 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast is where David, Robin, and Grunt bring another round of true Southern stories involving childhood trouble, hunting, marriage, law enforcement, near disasters, and memories from growing up in Mississippi. We also get an update from Robin, settle the “best hunting rifle” bracket, hear his testimony, and close with a discussion of Jesus’ parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936 Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Robin Risher Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robin.risher About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 Welcome to Episode 183 1:14 David Gets Fired From Softball 5:58 Robin’s Baptism Disaster 14:05 Remembering Jerry 15:10 From the Wild Life to Prison 16:12 Everyone Thought They Had Drowned 19:09 Catching and Eating Wild Birds 20:27 The Goose on the Porch 21:01 Old-School Possum Hunting 23:11 Depression-Era Bird Hunting 23:58 Remembering Jerry’s Later Years 30:31 Alligator Hunting on the Mississippi 34:14 The Illegal Alligator Hunt 38:16 Nearly Shot During a Manhunt 40:20 One Story Needed a PG Version 47:44 Robin’s Version of Feeding Guests 48:29 The Sonic Routine 49:14 Bullet Holes at Sonic 49:53 One More Jerry Story 50:48 Climbing for Muscadines 53:42 His Granddaddy and the Tornado 57:13 Stealing Watermelons 1:02:56 Robin Gives an Update 1:05:33 Best Hunting Rifle Bracket 1:08:42 Robin Shares His Testimony 1:11:22 Scripture Time — Matthew 13 1:19:20 Closing #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStories #TrueStories #Mississippi #HuntingStories #SouthernHumor #Storytelling #podcast

Episode 182 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast is packed with deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing with Bill Dance, childhood chaos, bad decisions, and stories that got completely out of hand. Macy and Slade also share how they met through turkey hunting before the conversation turns to identity, success, faith, and finding lasting joy beyond the things we chase. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Macy and Slade's Contact Information: Slade Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sladejohnston?utm_source=qr Macy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/macywjohnston/ - www.macywjohnston.com About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 He Shot the Roofer With a BB Gun 0:16 Welcome to Episode 182 2:20 Macy’s Velvet Buck 9:11 Wife’s First Deer Went Sideways 13:09 The Suspected Poaching Attempt 21:00 Fishing With Bill Dance 26:32 Macy Hooks a Giant Bass 30:55 Growing Up Fishing 33:23 Their First Date Was a Turkey Hunt 41:38 She Came to Alabama for One More Hunt 44:12 A Turkey Hunt and an Electric Fence 49:40 The Perfect Setup 52:19 Returning to Slade’s Childhood Hunting Grounds 53:54 Slade Shoots a Roofer With a BB Gun 56:39 He Shot His Dad’s Truck Window 57:54 His Parents Couldn’t Find Him 59:16 The Pepper Spray Incident 1:01:35 Slade Starts a School Fight Club 1:06:30 How Macy Got Started Outdoors 1:09:47 Fishing Lure Bracket 1:13:29 Macy’s Testimony: Who Am I Without It? 1:28:01 Philippians 4:4 — Rejoice Always 1:30:45 When Hunting Becomes Too Important 1:34:05 Where Your Identity Comes From 1:36:29 Closing #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStories #FunnyPodcast #TrueStories #CleanComedy #AlabamaPodcast

Episode 181 also includes an unnecessary hospital shaving, disturbing questions from a child, boat rescues, raw milk, workplace pranks, and Josh’s honest story of salvation and surviving cancer. The episode closes with Philippians 4:1–3 and a conversation about admitting when we are wrong, extending forgiveness, and protecting Christian unity. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - AmFirst Credit Union - Serving members since 1936. Amfirst.org - 1-800-633-8431 Facebook - facebook.com/AmFirst Instagram - instagram.com/amfirstcu/ LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/amfirst YouTube - youtube.com/user/AmFirstFCU TikTok - tiktok.com/@amfirstcu - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. 0:00 Washing Machine Full of Tannerite 0:17 Welcome to Episode 181 1:55 Shaved From Neck to Knees 5:17 “Where Would I Need to Stab You?” 7:43 Why the Youngest Child Is Always Feral 9:42 The Mountain Dew Bottle Rocket 13:16 The 55-Gallon Trash Bag Explosion 14:12 Dry Ice Bombs and Bama Booms 17:20 They Filled a Washing Machine With Tannerite 19:31 The Tire That Turned Into a Balloon 23:17 The German Chocolate Cake Nobody Shared 25:32 Drinking Milk Labeled “For Pets Only” 29:34 Swimming an 18-Foot Boat for Six Hours 32:03 Stranded With a Storm Rolling In 35:14 Returning the Favor on the Lake 39:16 Contaminated at a Nuclear Plant 43:04 They Refused to Leave the Pool 45:29 The Favorite Nickname Bracket 47:40 Josh Thought He Was Already Saved 49:49 The Cancer Diagnosis and Chemotherapy 54:10 Why He Would Endure It Again 56:24 Philippians 4:1–3: Christian Harmony 1:03:13 German Chocolate Cake Isn’t German #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStories #Tannerite #FunnyPodcast #TrueStories #CleanComedy #AlabamaPodcast

In Episode 180 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, Isaac and Josh share true Southern hunting disasters, deer stories, baseball coaching chaos, a brutal Bible-study prank, and some of the worst “I got this” decisions ever made. We also settle the Little Debbie bracket before Isaac shares the moment that changed how he viewed faith, fatherhood, and where he was leading his family. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net 0:00 He Thought the Green Radar Was Trees 0:36 Welcome to Episode 180 2:24 We Walked Into a Funeral Looking for Sandwiches 11:59 The Duck Hunter Lost in an Arkansas Swamp 18:21 A Deer Hunt With Dad Goes Completely Wrong 30:44 Big Daddy Chases Down the Duck Hunters 37:07 The Baseball Practice That Made Players Quit 40:07 The “Dead” Snake Comes Back to Life 43:34 A Three-Hour Bus Ride for a Rainout 46:29 Father and Son Get Ejected From the Game 48:52 The Five-Hour Bible Study Prank 53:22 A Rescue Attempt in the Peruvian Jungle 57:04 Tannerite, Gasoline, and a 30-Acre Fire 1:02:58 The Ultimate Little Debbie Bracket 1:07:01 Isaac’s Story: “Where Are You Going?” 1:22:31 Philippians 3:15–21 Discussion 1:34:07 Closing About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStories #HuntingStories #DuckHunting #DeerHunting #Tannerite #FunnyPodcast #TrueStories #CleanComedy #AlabamaPodcast

Ford survived a massive arc flash that blasted him off a transformer. His father, Johnny, was knocked unconscious by a rodeo horse whose hoof landed only inches from his skull. In Episode 179 of the Hayden Alabama Podcast, this father-and-son duo shares how both accidents happened, what their families experienced, and why walking away changed how they think about safety, control, and the grace of God. Along the way, we revisit rodeo disasters, hotel trouble, school pranks, hunting mistakes, and some of the worst jobs imaginable. Subscribe for true Southern stories, clean humor, and conversations about faith, family, and life. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net 00:00 He Gave His Wife the Same Gift Twice 02:33 Meet the Father-and-Son Storytellers 06:12 Surviving a Massive Arc Flash 11:53 The Most Painful Bandage Removal 16:34 The Steer-Wrestling Disaster 23:54 The Fish Prank at School 28:35 Forgotten Anniversaries 30:26 The Worst Jokes Ever Told 33:15 The Ohio Hotel Disaster 36:11 He Booked the Hotel for the Wrong Month 38:50 Kicked Out of a Hotel While Asleep 44:10 Write-in Story: “Officer, I Have a Gun!” 47:26 An Armed Encounter After a Night Hunt 49:31 Bracket Game: The Last Job We Would Ever Take 53:25 A Rodeo Horse Knocks Him Unconscious 1:00:59 Two Inches From Death 1:03:03 Scripture Time 1:07:31 Final Thoughts About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #NearDeathExperience #SouthernStories #HaydenAlabamaPodcast

One spark plug got 26 kids paddled—and somehow that was only the beginning. Jonathan and Jeremy join Phillip and Shane for bucking-horse chaos, school-bus fights, dangerous childhood bets, trucking mistakes, old-school discipline, and a heated gas-station snack bracket. Then the conversation turns to testimony, forgiveness, and the grace that gives people another chance. Subscribe to the Hayden Alabama Podcast for true Southern stories, clean comedy, faith, family, and the kind of conversations that feel like sitting around with old friends. We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net 0:00 26 Kids Got Paddled 0:17 Meet Jonathan and Jeremy 3:36 Roughhousing Got Serious 7:56 The Schoolyard Bullpen 9:29 One Spark Plug, 26 Paddlings 13:15 The High School Rodeo 18:21 How “Tailgate” Got His Name 20:53 80 Speeding Complaints in One Trip 24:31 Grandkids Changed Everything 27:49 Backhoe Lessons the Hard Way 30:20 The Lawnmower “Loop-de-Loop” 40:53 Opening Listener Gifts 43:29 The $5 Air-Compressor Bet 45:56 Mistaken for His Twin 48:57 Preacher’s Kids on the School Bus 53:16 The Hat Question That Changed Phillip 58:52 More School-Bus Confessions 1:03:22 Best Hot-Day Gas Station Snack 1:06:58 Jonathan’s Testimony 1:14:44 Jeremy’s Testimony 1:21:41 Philemon and Forgiveness 1:35:00 Final Thoughts About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #ChristianTestimony #ChangedLife #FaithStories #RealLifeStories #Redemption #GodCanChangeAnyone #SouthernPodcast #ChristianPodcast #LifeTransformation #PowerOfFaith #MensStories #InspiringStories #JesusChangesLives

What if you prayed the prayer—but nothing changed? In Hayden Alabama Podcast Episode 177, Chris shares his Christian testimony and the difference between believing in Jesus and following Him, with a practical discussion of salvation, repentance, discipleship, spiritual growth, and Philippians 3:12–14—plus hilarious Southern stories about childhood, danger, and growing up in Alabama. Hit that subscribe button and join us every Tuesday night! Chris's Peach Farm: https://www.facebook.com/IndianCreekPeachFarm We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Intro - 00:00-02:04 Accusation Time: 02:05-06:29 Storytelling - 06:30-49:21 Who is most likely to... (game) - 49:22-01:10:09 Testimony Time - 01:10:10-01:26:10 Scripture Time - 01:26:11-01:45:24 About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #ChristianTestimony #ChangedLife #FaithStories #RealLifeStories #Redemption #GodCanChangeAnyone #SouthernPodcast #ChristianPodcast #LifeTransformation #PowerOfFaith #MensStories #InspiringStories #JesusChangesLives

In this episode, Brother Van and Brother Vann share unforgettable stories of violent men, broken families, dangerous confrontations, deep regret, and lives that nobody expected to turn around. From an alcoholic father who became a faithful deacon to a man with a switchblade who later became a preacher, these stories raise one powerful question: Can a person truly become someone new? Along the way, we talk about surrender, courage, faith, the difference between knowing about Jesus and actually knowing Him, and how one ordinary act of obedience can change generations. Some men improve their behavior. Some learn to hide their past. But real transformation reaches deeper—and this episode shows what it looks like when a life is genuinely changed. Hit that subscribe button and join us every Tuesday night! We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Intro - 00:00-01:17 Storytelling - 01:18-45:31 Gift Time - 45:32-46:50 Testimony Time - 46:51-59:09 Scripture Time - 59:10-01:17:56 About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM on YouTube. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #ChristianTestimony #ChangedLife #FaithStories #RealLifeStories #Redemption #GodCanChangeAnyone #SouthernPodcast #ChristianPodcast #LifeTransformation #PowerOfFaith #MensStories #InspiringStories #JesusChangesLives

He built the music career he had always wanted—but beneath the success, something was still missing. Wes shares the moment he realized that changing his behavior was not the same as surrendering the one thing he refused to release. What happened next forced him to choose between the life he had worked to build and the peace he could never create for himself. This episode asks a question most of us would rather avoid: What are you still holding onto? Hit that subscribe button and join us every Tuesday night! Wes Bayliss Music: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wesbaylissmusic - https://www.youtube.com/@wesbaylissmusic We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Intro - 00:00-02:01 Storytelling - 02:02-45:00 Testimony Time - 45:01-01:18:19 Scripture Time - 01:18:20-01:48:15 About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #GoodEnoughOrTooFarGone #SouthernStorytellers #ChristianTestimony #FaithStories #SouthernPodcast #HuntingStories #FishingStories #OutdoorStories #CleanComedy #jesussaves

Most people live on one side of a dangerous question: either “I’m good enough” or “I’m too far gone.” In this episode, the stories start wild — hunting, fishing, holler life, close calls, and a whole lot of laughter — but they eventually lead to the question underneath all of it. What if the proud man and the ashamed man are making the same mistake? This conversation is funny, honest, Southern, and pointed straight at the truth every soul has to face. This is one of those episodes that starts with laughter and ends with a story you won’t forget. Hit that subscribe button and join us every Tuesday night! Eddie from the Holler: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddiefromtheholler - Book: https://amzn.to/4vPQt0C We Got NEW HAP Gear!: https://countrycursive-haydenalpodcast.itemorder.com/shop/home/ We love our show sponsors and think you will too: - River Hills Retreat - https://www.riverhillsretreat.com/ - Eiland Law - https://www.eiland-law.com/ - Precision Graphics (Printing, Screen-Printing, and Embroidery) - https://www.precisiongraphicsinc.net Intro - 00:00-01:18 Storytelling - 01:19-01:04:38 Testimony Time - 01:04:39-01:16:02 Scripture Time - 01:16:03-01:38:04 About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor, Southern storytelling and Christian faith, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories, true tales, and testimonies that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM. #HaydenAlabamaPodcast #SouthernStorytelling #GoodEnoughOrTooFarGone #SouthernStorytellers #ChristianTestimony #FaithStories #SouthernPodcast #HuntingStories #FishingStories #OutdoorStories #CleanComedy #jesussaves