Long Story Short

In 1972, Charlie Duke got to live on the Moon for three days. He loved every minute of his great adventure…perhaps more than any of the other 11 astronauts who had the same privilege.  

In this episode of Long Story Short, you’ll get a feel for what Charlie experienced during his time on the Moon. You’ll also hear how it impacted him after he returned to earth and what he did about it. 

In 2006, O.J. Brigance was diagnosed with ALS. This terrible disease robs a person of the ability to do just about anything on their own, including eating and breathing. This is O.J.’s reality every minute of every day. 

But, he’s a man filled with joy! The same can be said of his wife Chanda. Hear how the Brigance’s are living out a Bible verse that no one would choose to test.  

Ebenezers Coffeehouse in Washington DC opened on March 15, 2006. Two years later it was named Best Coffeehouse in the city. This is even more remarkable when you know the backstory of Ebenezers!  

In this episode, you’ll relive the incredible story with Mark Batterson, the founder of Ebenezers. After listening, you may think twice about giving up on your dream. 

In 2008, Steven Curtis Chapman lost his five-year-old daughter in a tragic accident. In the months following, Steven wondered if he would ever be able to laugh again.  

In this episode of Long Story Short, you’ll hear the story of when laughter returned. And, more importantly… how that happened.  

Steve Miller has lost more than 200 pounds. That’s hard to do. His story was featured in our last episode. You know what else is hard to do? In this episode of Long Story Short, you’ll hear the other half of Steve’s weight loss story. It involves the use of a Biblical principle that is hard to do correctly, but Steve would not have lost the weight without it. 

Experts tell us the best way to set goals is to be as specific as possible. In other words, have a clear finish line that is measurable. Sadly, less than 10% of all goals set are ever achieved.  

In this episode of Long Story Short, David Paul tells the story of how Steve Miller turned the traditional way of setting goals upside down and lost over 200 pounds. 

On January 27, 2020, Holly Erickson got to experience something that millions want, but very few actually get. Afterward, Holly then got to experience something almost everybody gets.  

In this episode of Long Story Short, David Paul tells Holly’s story and how her response is something that can change your life.  

Billy Graham made history at Camden Yards on July 7, 2006. Thousands were there to witness it, including David Paul. 

In this premiere episode of Long Story Short, David tells the story of what happened on that day and how it can help you live with a greater appreciation for the brevity of life.