The Hero of the Story Podcast
The Hero of the Story Podcast helps you apply the gospel as you teach, lead, and live on mission in your church, family, and workplace. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.
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Ep. 48: How Do We Focus on The Gospel at Christmas?
As soon as November comes to an end, Christmas preparation kicks into high gear: at church, the Christmas-themed sermon series typically begins. Christmas music follows us to every store, and our inboxes are filled with notifications about pre-Christmas sales. So how do we have an gospel-focus at Christmastime? That’s what Brian and Aaron discuss on …
Continue ReadingEp. 47: Ministry as Gospel-Centered Parents and Leaders
What is the role of parents and kids ministry leaders in giving our children a consistent discipleship experience? How do we make the most of the opportunity God has given us when we may feel ill-equipped? In today’s episode of The Hero of the Story, Brian and Aaron wrap up their 5-part series based around …
Continue ReadingEp. 46: Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry and Missions
Every Christian is called to participate in the great commission—to go out into all the world and make disciples. So what does that look like for kids? In today’s episode of The Hero of the Story, Brian and Aaron continue their 5-part series based around the central concepts of Brian’s new book, Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry …
Continue ReadingEp. 45: Transformation in a Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry
Everyone agrees that obedience matters in the Christian life, but what motivates our obedience, and what does this look like in the lives of children? In today’s episode of The Hero of the Story, Brian and Aaron continue their 5-part series based around the central concepts of Brian’s new book, Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry (B&H 2018). Listen …
Continue ReadingEp. 44: Teaching in a Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry
What are our children learning each week when they come to our kids ministries? We might quickly answer with “the Bible”… but what if the way we’re teaching them the Bible misses the gospel? In today’s episode of The Hero of the Story, Brian and Aaron continue their 5-part series based around the central concepts …
Continue ReadingEp. 43: Gospel-Centered Kids Ministry – The Problem We Face
Seven out of ten kids walk away from the church after turning eighteen. Eventually, around five will return for a variety of reasons; but two leave and never return. And only 3 of every 10 stay through their entire lives. What should we think about statistics like these—what do they say about our approach to …
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