The Hero of the Story Podcast
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Joshua’s Call to Faithfulness and the Problem of Our Hearts
The end of the book of Joshua is familiar to most believers—at least the commonly quoted Joshua 24:15, “As for me and my family, we will worship the Lord.” We tend to see a very simple dichotomy in this passage: either we serve the Lord or we serve idols. Be in or out. And while this …
Continue ReadingPrayer, Boldness, and Making the Sun Stand Still
The Old Testament is filled with stories that we don’t quite understand. Joshua commanding the sun to stand still is one of those. What should we do with this passage? Are we to do as Joshua did, or is there something more to this passage—something that points us to the gospel? Aaron and Brian continue …
Continue ReadingJoshua, the gospel, and the call to courage
Joshua is a favorite book of many. It’s filled with action and adventure, and more than a little drama, as the Israelites finally enter the Promised Land after wandering in the desert for 40 years. But how does this book point us to the gospel? How does it help us become more like Jesus? Aaron …
Continue ReadingWhy do preschoolers need to study the book of Judges?
The book of Judges is one of the darkest books in Scripture. And because it is so dark, it often makes us wonder if it’s a book we should be teaching to children, and particularly preschoolers. Aaron and Brian are joined by Karen Jones, Content Editor for The Gospel Project for Preschool, to discuss why …
Continue ReadingShould Christians Participate in Lent?
In the days leading up to Easter, many Christians from a number of different traditions take part in Lent. But is this something we should participate in? Is that even the right question to ask? Brian and Aaron discuss on the latest episode of The Hero of the Story. Apple Podcasts Player FM Podbean Have …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Gospel Issue?
The phrase “gospel issue” has been used often in recent days. But what does it really mean? On today’s episode of The Hero of the Story, Brian and Aaron unpack this statement, and explore a framework for practically responding to legitimate gospel issues in our churches and culture. Apple Podcasts Player FM Podbean Have questions …
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