The Hero of the Story Podcast
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Being the Bride of Christ [Ep. 228]
What does it mean to be the Bride of Christ? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why the Bible makes this connection between marriage and the gospel Why this truth needs to frame our understanding of marriage on earth How this view of …
Continue ReadingCriticism, Sarcasm, and the Gospel [Ep. 227]
Is it wrong to defend yourself against criticism? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Several key questions to explore in 2 Cor. 11 Why it may or may not be right to defend oneself against criticism The danger of being enamored with a person’s skills …
Continue ReadingNew Creations with New Identities [Ep. 226]
How does who we were help us understand who we are? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible reveals our new identity as believers How who we were before we believed in Christ helps us understand who we are now in …
Continue ReadingSeeking the Things Above [Ep. 225]
Can we be so heavenly minded that we are of no earthly good? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: If there’s any truth to the saying that it’s possible to be so heavenly minded that we can be of no earthly good What Paul means …
Continue ReadingOne with Christ [Ep. 224]
What does it mean to be one with Christ? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of being “in Christ” How Scripture reveals and explains this truth The relationship between being in Christ and being an image bearer How this doctrine relates …
Continue ReadingFrom Foe to Defender [Ep. 223]
Can the greatest enemy of the gospel really be saved? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: When Saul may have believed the gospel Why we shouldn’t say that Saul became Paul when he believed the gospel The radical faith of Ananias How this passage points …
Continue ReadingWorking for Unity in the Church [Ep. 222]
Why can’t we all just get along? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance and priority of unity within the Church Why unity doesn’t require uniformity How and why we need to pursue unity How this doctrine relates to the gospel and …
Continue ReadingThe Perfect Evangelism Opportunity [Ep. 221]
Does God ever give perfect evangelism opportunities? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of getting to the gospel in teaching the Bible without allegorizing the Scriptures Why we need to obey the nudging of the Holy Spirit when it comes to evangelism Why …
Continue ReadingGod’s Role in Evangelism [Ep. 220]
What is God’s role in evangelism? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The central idea calling as it appears in Scripture The role of human decision alongside God’s calling How God’s calling isn’t just to salvation, but a life of holiness now How …
Continue ReadingJames vs Justification by Faith [Ep. 219]
Does the book of James contradict justification by faith? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: We dig into James 2 and its relationship to justification Why it’s important to interpret Scripture in light of the entirety of Scripture, not simply in isolation How this passage …
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