The Hero of the Story Podcast
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Special Revelation Explained [The Hero of the Story]
What is special revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The meaning of this doctrine and the difference between special and general revelation Where we find this doctrine in Scripture What we need to be aware of as we seek to understand this essential …
Continue ReadingThe Good News in God’s Temple [The Hero of the Story]
What was the purpose of Solomon’s Temple? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we discuss: The purpose and intent of the temple Solomon’s prayer and God’s plan to redeem people from all nations Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of the temple …
Continue ReadingGeneral Revelation Explained [The Hero of the Story]
What is general revelation? That’s the question we’re discussing today on The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we begin a deeper discussion of one of the 99 essential Christian doctrines, addressing: What general revelation really means Where we see this doctrine found in Scripture The cautions we need to …
Continue ReadingThe Gospel According to Ecclesiastes [The Hero of the Story]
How do we see the gospel in Ecclesiastes? That’s the question we’re discussing this episode of The Hero of the Story, presented by The Gospel Project. Listen in as we discuss: The major themes of Ecclesiastes: The limits of human wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge The ultimate meaning and purpose of life How Ecclesiastes points …
Continue ReadingWhy Men Should Serve in Kids Ministry [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation between Aaron and Sam O’Neil on why men should serve in Kids Ministry. Listen in as we discuss why it isn’t and shouldn’t be weird for men to serve Kids; Why it matters that they do; and Why …
Continue ReadingWhat is the Goal of Our Group Time? [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation on the goal of group time. Listen in as Brian and Aaron discuss: What we are trying to accomplish when we meet; How to handle theological disagreement when it comes up in discussion; and How to handle members who …
Continue ReadingHow Do We Keep Our Students Focused on the Gospel? [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation between Aaron and Andy McLean, editor of The Gospel Project for Students, on the need for a gospel focus in student ministry. Listen in as we discuss: The dangers of confusing the gospel with behavior modification; The danger of …
Continue ReadingHow Does the Gospel Protect Us From Theological Tribalism? [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a philosophical and theological conversation between Aaron, Brian, and Trevin Wax, General Editor of The Gospel Project: Does the concept of gospel-centrality transcend theological perspectives. Listen in as we discuss: How movements start but don’t always stay in one theological …
Continue ReadingHow Does Gratitude Protect Us From Grumbling? [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation between Aaron and Brian on a miracle from the Old Testament, God providing water from a rock in Exodus 17:1-7. Listen in as we discuss: Some helpful takeaways from the passage; The problem behind the Israelites ongoing grumbling; and …
Continue ReadingHow to Not Lose Our Grip on the Gospel [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting a conversation on Galatians 1:6-9, in which Paul warned the Galatians against their quickness to abandon the gospel in favor of works-based religion. Listen in as we discuss: The heart behind warnings like these; The danger we all face of …
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