The Hero of the Story Podcast
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Jesus, Thomas, and Preparing for the Spirit’s Arrival [Ep. 199]
Is it wrong to want proof of a miracle? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: If Thomas was wrong to ask for evidence of Jesus’ resurrection The importance of Jesus telling His disciples, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if …
Continue ReadingEvangelism, Words, and Deeds [Ep. 198]
If actions speak louder than words, then isn’t my good living the best evangelism? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the Bible points to the relationship between words and works in evangelism Why it’s not enough to live good lives in order …
Continue ReadingHow Jesus Teaches Us to Read the Bible [Ep. 197]
How did Jesus teach the Bible? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: What it does (and doesn’t) mean to teach the Bible from a Christ-centered perspective Why the disciples on the road to Emmaus didn’t recognize Jesus and what caused them to recognize Him The …
Continue ReadingUnderstanding the Mission of the Church [Ep. 196]
Why does the Church exist? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How the mission of the church is defined in Scripture and is revealed in its storyline If we should analogize Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth How this doctrine relates …
Continue ReadingGood News at the Empty Tomb [Ep. 195]
When is it better to lose a foot race? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The chronology of the events of Resurrection Sunday Why Mary Magdalene thought Jesus’ body might have been stolen by grave robbers Why we need to be gracious in reading of …
Continue ReadingHow Much Faith is Enough? [Ep. 194]
What kind of death comes from sin? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: What faith is from a Christian perspective The importance of faith in the Scriptures Why genuine faith is not blind faith How this doctrine relates to the gospel and how …
Continue ReadingPsalm 22 In Real Life [Ep. 193]
Why did Jesus quote Psalm 22 on the cross? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The danger of chronological snobbery and the importance of humble honesty when reading passages like this Mark 15 The “crime” that led to Jesus’ death on the cross The importance …
Continue ReadingSin, Death, and the Gospel [Ep. 192]
What kind of death comes from sin? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The origin of death in Scripture Why it’s important to recognize the spiritual and physical aspects of death as a consequence of sin How this doctrine relates to the gospel …
Continue ReadingJesus’ Prayer in the Garden [Ep. 191]
Was Jesus praying for God’s will to be done some kind of cop-out? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of Jesus’ prayer in the garden Why we generally put Judas in a category apart from the Twelve when we read the Gospels (though …
Continue ReadingExploring the Aspects of the Atonement [Ep. 190]
What did the death of Jesus accomplish? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Where we find different aspects of the atonement in Scripture Why we use the term “aspects” to refer to the different understandings of the atonement Why we can’t ignore the …
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