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Hosted by Dave Clark and Dusty Wells · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 75 episodes
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Welcome to I Love To Tell the Story with Dave Clark and Dusty Wells! Join us as we dive deep into the untold stories behind the music you love. With over 80 years of combined experience in the Christian music industry, we bring you exclusive insights and heartfelt narratives that you won’t hear anywhere else. Tune in for engaging conversations, personal anecdotes, and a genuine love for the stories that shape our lives and music. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just curious about the industry, our podcast is your backstage pass to the heart of Christian music.
Dave Clark and Dusty Wells hosts I Love To Tell The Story, a arts show with 75 episodes published.
Songwriter Brian White joins us for a compelling conversation in our latest episode. It hardly seems plausible—much less possible—that one songwriter could pen some of the most recognizable songs in Christian music—“Hold
While you may not recognize Zach Farnum’s name, you have almost certainly been impacted by his influence in the music business. As Founder of 117 Entertainment, Zach has spent years shaping careers, building brands, and
In the age of social media, words like “legend” and “gamechanger” get thrown around a lot. And then there are those rare moments when those are the only words that actually fit. This is one of those moments. On the newes
Nick Bruno—man of a thousand stories and one of the newest inductees into the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame—joins us for a fascinating conversation as we peel back the pages of his legendary music career. How did a preach
If you missed Part 1 of our conversation with Shaye Smith of the Chuck Wagon Gang, you missed more than just an episode — you missed something special. We hope you’ll take a moment to go back and listen, then join us aga
It’s hard to imagine a fan of country or gospel music who hasn’t been touched in some way by the music of the Chuck Wagon Gang. But then again—that’s what happens when you’ve been doing what you do for 90 years. On this
We’ve got a brand-new episode of I Love To Tell The Story, and you are going to love this one. Our guest is the legendary Johnny Minick—singer, songwriter, producer, piano player, and pastor. His journey alone is remarka
Our guest on this episode of I Love To Tell the Story is singer, songwriter, speaker, author, and worship leader — John Chisum. For more than 40 years, John has faithfully served the Church through his songs and leadersh
This week we welcome Craig Nelson — a legendary Nashville studio musician whose five-decade career shows no signs of slowing down. You may recognize his name from iconic Christian music records, or hear his double bass o
How does a kid barely out of his teens leave Oregon with no industry experience and become one of Nashville’s busiest recording engineers? Tune in to hear the inspiring story of Justin Kropf (pronounced KRUP). For three
Join us as we welcome Phil Johnson, one of the most influential voices in Christian music since the mid-70s, whose impact still resonates today. Phil’s remarkable journey spans a dazzling array of roles: record producer
In this exciting new episode of I Love To Tell the Story, Dave and Dusty are thrilled to sit down with Dana Williams, the talented bass player and singer from one of country music’s most successful groups, Diamond Rio. D
On this episode of I Love To Tell the Story, Dave and Dusty peel back the curtain on their own journeys to mark a truly special occasion. 2026 is a milestone year, as they celebrate 50 years each in the music business. I
We have a brand-new episode of I Love To Tell the Story—and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Joey Hemphill, the oldest son of one of Southern Gospel’s most beloved families, found his place in the story at an early age.
Over the past few seasons, the topic of psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs has surfaced again and again in our conversations. So we decided it was time to devote an entire episode to exploring it more deeply. We’re joine
Join us for a very special Christmas episode of I Love to Tell the Story. Because Christmas is best celebrated with family, we wanted to invite you into ours. Dusty and his wife, LaVonne—along with their daughters and gr
Get ready—this week’s episode of I Love To Tell the Story is one you won’t want to miss as Dave and Dusty sit down with their longtime friend, Travis Cottrell. For more than 25 years, Travis has been one of the most infl
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of I Love To Tell the Story, Dave and Dusty sit down with two of gospel music’s best, Russ Taff and Joseph Habedank to share their honest conversations about life, faith, and
“Where do you start when you build a museum?” With those words, Steve Gilreath, Executive Director of the brand-new Christian and Gospel Music Museum in downtown Nashville, opened the ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 3
Get ready for an unforgettable conversation with the legendary Reba Rambo! This week’s episode is extra special, and here’s why: if you’ve been with us since the beginning, you’ll remember Reba as our very first guest ba
John Chisum
singer, songwriter, speaker, author, worship leader · Nashville Christian Songwriters
1 appearance on this show
Craig Nelson
founder and CEO · Sales Enablement Society
1 appearance on this show
Phil Johnson
Executive Leadership and Emotional Intelligence Expert · The Master of Business Leadership Academy
1 appearance on this show
Dana Williams
professor of English Literature and dean of the graduate school · Redeemed Identity Ministries
1 appearance on this show
Joseph Habedank
Southern Gospel artist
1 appearance on this show
Russ Taff
1 appearance on this show
Jason Webb
attorney · Goodwater Baptist Church
1 appearance on this show
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