Should we take advantage of the benefits of our earthly citizenships? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Paul’s wisdom in pitting the Pharisees and Sadducees against one anotherWhy it’s not wrong to use the benefits our earthly citizenships offerHow Paul’s situation before the Sanhedrin parallels Jesus’ trialHow this passage...

How did Christ’s death affect humanity’s relationship with God? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture describes Jesus’ death as reconciling us to GodWhy we need to recognize that this reconciliation is not automaticThe forensic and practical senses of reconciliationHow this doctrine relates to the gospel...

One of the saddest consequences of sin is how it damages our relationship with God. And as you read the Bible, it seems pretty clear that there is no way for us to fix this relationship on our own. We need help. And thankfully, God provides that help in Jesus. Ever since the fall of the first man and...

In this Acts 18 we see Paul beginning his third missionary journey. His heart was always toprovide encouragement to the disciples in every city he had visited previously. May wetoo consider how we can check in on the body of Christ. How can we encourage believers if they’re struggling in their walk? How can we support them with the...

Should we use Jesus’ name as a lucky charm? That’s the question we’re discussing on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why it’s important to ask people—both professing believers and non-Christians alike—questions about faithHow this passage points us to the gospel and encourages us as disciple makers Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or...

In baseball, one of the most coveted types of players is called a “five-tool player.” A five-tool player is an athlete who is strong in each of the five areas of playing the game: speed, throwing, fielding, hitting, and power. The reason why these athletes are prized is because they are rare. A player might be great at hitting...