The Magic of Laughter and Faith with Stephen Bargatze | Who Gave Jeff Allen A Podcast?

This week on Who Gave Jeff Allen a Podcast?, Jeff and Carollynn sit down with Stephen Bargatze — master magician, comedian, and one of Jeff’s longtime friends — for a conversation full of laughs, unbelievable stories, and deep reflections on faith and perseverance. Stephen shares how a childhood injury, a rebellious streak, and an unexpected encounter with magic shaped the course of his life and career. From hilarious on-stage disasters to moments of grace that changed everything, this episode is packed with comedy, inspiration, and a few behind-the-scenes secrets you won’t want to miss. 🎙️ In This Episode: ✅ How Stephen's childhood accident and family life pushed him toward performing ✅ The unexpected start of his magic career (hint: it wasn’t glamorous) ✅ Wild stories from touring and performing at schools, churches, and big stages ✅ Honest conversations about faith, healing, and staying grounded in an unpredictable world ✅ Jeff and Stephen swap favorite on-stage mishaps A funny, heartwarming episode about small beginnings, second chances, and the magic that happens when you refuse to quit. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hosts: Jeff Allen (   / jallencomedy   ) + Carollynn Xavier (   / carollynnxavier   ) Executive Producer: Jeff Allen Produced by Joseph Mills Recorded at NuMynd Studios https://www.jeffallencomedy.com Email - [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Come see Jeff LIVE on tour: https://www.jeffallencomedy.com/tour Download and Listen to the Who Gave Jeff Allen A Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jtn3Kr... Visit the MERCH shop: https://jeffallencomedy.myshopify.com Host Socials: Jeff Allen Facebook:   / jeffallencomedy   Instagram:   / jallencomedy   X/Twitter: https://x.com/jeffallencomedy Tiktok:   / jeffallencomedy   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@JeffAllenComedy⁩ Carollynn Xavier Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram:   / carollynnxavier   Tiktok:   / carollynnxavier   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@CarollynnXavier⁩