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.

It was 1976 when Dave Clark left his home and family in Jackson, Michigan, answering a call that would lead him into a lifelong career as a songwriter. That very same year, in Twin Falls, Idaho, God opened a door for Dusty Wells—igniting what would become a lifetime passion for working in and alongside Christian music.

If you know someone who shares that same fire to pursue their own musical journey—or if you simply want to hear the stories that shaped Dave and Dusty along the way—this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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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. He began playing drums for the group and eventually stepped into the role of baritone singer, even contributing as a songwriter along the way.

The group made their mark with tight family harmonies and some of the most iconic songs of the era—many of them written by Joey’s father, Joel Hemphill.
When the family came off the road in 1990, Joey and his brother Trent formed the Hemphill Brothers Coach Company, which in time became the largest coach company in America, providing transportation for a wide range of singers, actors, and politicians.

If you think a journey like that leads to some fascinating stories, you’d be exactly right. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

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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 joined by two dear friends—Dr. Bruce Chesser and Mike Harland—who also happen to be two of the most thoughtful and insightful voices we know on this subject.

We didn’t come in with a rigid agenda, and honestly, we weren’t sure where the conversation would lead. What we didn’t expect was just how invigorated, encouraged, and challenged we would all feel by the end. We have a strong feeling you’ll experience the same.

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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 grandkids—join Dave and Cindi and their kids for a meaningful time together, filled with stories, laughter, music, and even a special announcement.

We’re also joined by a recent guest on the podcast, Jimmy Fortune. After living next door to Dave for more than 20 years, Jimmy has truly become family, and we’re grateful to share this celebration with him.

These are the moments that linger long after the season ends—the voices, the joy, and the memories made around the table.

At its heart, Christmas is a story of hope, love, and God drawing near—a reminder that we are never alone. In the midst of the season’s busyness, we invite you to slow down and join us for an I Love to Tell the Story family Christmas.

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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 influential voices in Christian music, leading worship for Beth Moore’s Living Proof Ministries and shaping the sound of worship for countless believers.

But that’s just the beginning. Travis has written and arranged music for the local church, authored multiple books, and performed and recorded in iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and Abbey Road. In 2013, he was honored with Belmont University’s prestigious Encore Award, celebrating his outstanding contributions to the world of music.

And yet—despite all of this—Travis remains faithfully rooted at his home church, Brentwood Baptist in Brentwood, TN, where he continues to serve as worship leader every Sunday.

Prepare to laugh, be inspired, and hear stories that have never been shared… until now.

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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 their journeys through the darkness of addiction.

Their stories are raw and real—but also filled with redemption, grace, and hope.

If you or someone you love is walking through a similar struggle, we pray this episode brings encouragement—to those fighting for freedom and to those walking beside them on the road toward healing.

Tune in and be reminded: no story is too broken for God to heal.

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“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, 2025.

On this new episode of I Love To Tell the Story, Dave and Dusty take the cameras to the museum for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes conversation with the one person who can truly answer that question. It’s an inspiring, can’t-miss look at passion, purpose, and the making of something extraordinary.

It’s almost as if Steve has spent his entire life crafting the perfect résumé for this moment—this unique challenge and opportunity to become the caretaker of the story.

Over the last three decades, his credits include a decade as the Producer of the Dove Awards, as well as a White House special presented by the GMA hosted by President George W. Bush featuring CeCe Winans, Bill Gaither, Michael W. Smith, Blind Boys of Alabama, Steven Curtis Chapman and more.

He also founded the K-LOVE On Demand Network, creating hundreds of new shows that feature music in unique settings, including a chance to direct four different shows from Red Rocks Amphitheater. The 2023 event with 10 artists premiered in theaters nationwide as a Fathom Event.

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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 back in September 2023. Now, she’s back—and the story only gets better!

To celebrate her birthday this week, Reba took a tour of the brand-new Museum of Christian and Gospel Music, which opened just weeks ago. We had the privilege of being there to capture the magic as she explored the incredible tributes to her groundbreaking career. From her iconic days with The Rambos to her status as a Grammy and multi-Dove Award-winning solo artist, this museum honors her rich legacy like never before.

You won’t want to miss it!

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