Short Stories for a Better Day
Short Stories for a Better Day (formerly The PegLeg Podcast)
Real stories about family, faith, struggle, and hope. I'm Greg Marshall, and I share honest, transparent tales about what it's like to be human—the kind that doesn't fit into neat categories. These are stories meant to transport you for a few minutes and maybe make your day a little better.
Podcasting since 2020 • 38 episodes
Short Stories for a Better Day
Latest Episodes
Ep 38 - Women Out of Danger
One morning I drove to a park so I could run the tall stairs that led down the cliffs of Lake Michigan. When I pulled into the park, there was a woman arriving at the same time, walking her dog. When she saw me, she left. I sensed it was becaus...
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Episode 38
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Ep 37 - The story of a wickedly smart teenager named Jeremy Knudson
This teenager with food and home insecurity made choices that led to him being able to purchase homes for most of his family members. And this isn't just a story about success. It's a story about a lonely teenager who decided that no one he lov...
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Episode 37
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Ep 36 - Dancing in the Aisles: A story about enjoying life
We snuck into the coliseum at the county fair to see an "oldies" band called Three Dog Night. As a group of teenagers, we found a corner of the second deck where we let loose our ridiculous dance moves until a security guard approached us. His ...
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Ep 35 - Nourishing the roots to stay (even when it's uncomfortable)
I was in the front yard of a friend's house watching my daughters play with some neighborhood friends. Suddenly I heard teenagers yelling a couple houses away. What happened next was both scary and inspiring. Sometimes w...
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Ep 34 - I messed up and how one person responded changed me
A couple stories about letting people down and how their responses to my mistakes shaped the future. Plus one of my favorite stories about Jesus and shame. This episode covers mistakes, failure, shame, mercy, and grace.
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