Melissa DuPuy joins us to honor her father, Monty DuPuy—a longtime radio and television personality whose warmth and curiosity left a lasting impression on both his community and his family.

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Monty began his broadcasting career at just 14 years old and went on to become a familiar voice and face in South Carolina, working in radio, news, weather, and children’s programming for decades. But through Melissa’s eyes, we meet the father behind the public figure.

She shares vivid memories of growing up—watching him on television, visiting the radio station, playing music together, and the simple, meaningful moments that shaped her life.

The episode closes with a special performance by Melissa of “I’ll See You in My Dreams,” the piece her father used to sign off his early radio broadcasts.

Pastor Leonard Jordan reflects on the grandfather he called “Papa,” a man whose presence shaped him long afterchildhood. Leonard shares memories from East Nashville, the lessons Papa passed down about integrity and caring for others, and the values that still guide him today.

A warm, heartfelt conversation about family, character, and the quiet ways a legacy takes root.

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Todd Jenkins joins Legacy Stories to honor his father, Lehman “Bud” Jenkins—a man shaped by a strict upbringing, a determined spirit, and a lifelong drive to rise above the limits others placed on him.

From his early years in Florida to a career that carried him from the Navy to the classroom to leadership in public education, Bud built a life defined by perseverance and quiet resolve. His work often placed him in the center of difficult moments, yet he met each challenge with steadiness and conviction.

In this conversation, Todd reflects on the values his father lived by, the influence those values had on his own calling, and the ways Bud’s determination continues to echo through the generations.

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