The Hero of the Story Podcast
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The Gospel, Art, and Our Identity in Christ [Best of the Podcast]
As we gear up for season two of The Hero of the Story, we are re-presenting our conversation on the gospel and art with singer, songwriter and author Andrew Peterson. Listen in as we discuss: The relationship between the gospel and art The danger of having unbalanced views of either How our identity in Christ …
Continue ReadingThe Gospel, Sin, and the Judges Cycle
Judges is one of the most troubling books in Scripture, one that it’s hard to see any good news in at all. And yet, if we’re looking at it honestly, it points us to the gospel in a profound way. Listen in as Brian and Aaron discuss the big ideas of this book and how …
Continue ReadingPhilemon, Forgiveness, and the Gospel
One of the least-read books of the Bible is a short epistle called Philemon, but it’s one we ought not skip. In its few verses, Paul demonstrates for the transforming power of the gospel as he challenges Philemon to welcome home Onesimus, a runaway slave, as his brother in Christ. Dhati Lewis, pastor of Blueprint …
Continue ReadingJoshua’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 …
Continue Reading57. Lies Christians Believe
We’ve all heard (or said) something like “I could never forgive [insert name here],” “believe in yourself,” or any of the other popular sayings we’ve explored in recent weeks on this podcast. As we bring our series on popular sayings to a close, Brian and Aaron are joined by Shane Pruitt, to discuss why these …
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