In this unique first episode, I decided, after months of writing (starting and stopping), to share a different approach on the biblical Sabbath. As I say here a few times, I believe the Sabbath comes directly from the eternal heart of God himself. Its nature is as eternal as God himself. As I point out in a previous episode and from Abraham Heschel's book, The Sabbath, eternity is wrapped up in the sacred Sabbath that is brought into human time. I end this version of the story of the Sab...
Sep 6, 2022
54 min
Hi everyone - finally! I finally sat down with someone to record their story. I met Aaron through the Iron Council. He's got his own story of redemption from the streets of Denver to the Navy to being a father. God has done some amazing work in and through him. Please enjoy hearing Aaron's story as found within The Story.
Jun 29, 2022
1 hr 22 min
I have been wanting to get this on my podcast for some time. Beginning last year as November started, I challenged myself to read every day from this prayer in the back of John Eldredge's book, Moving Mountains. As I read it day-to-day, I also started adding highlights and God inspired more customization as words and phrases arose in the moment. This version is the seventh update and I decided to have an easy-to-access audio version as well. Full credit goes to Wild at Heart and t...
Jun 23, 2022
18 min
I start my vocational ministry calling with pastoral ministry in Wisconsin. I thought I knew something about ministry. But I did not.However, God shows up in a wonderful way as I finish my time at seminary, despite a stress-filled and ambiguous final semester.
Feb 10, 2022
1 hr 19 min
This is a reading of the wonderful little story of two angels, as written by J. B. Phillps. I thought it would be great for Christmas. Philippians 2:5-13'Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited. Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedi...
Dec 22, 2021
8 min
Doing something a little different with this episode. I came across a photo in my Instagram feed of a little boy in Afghanistan. I made it the wallpaper background for my phone and multiple times a day I see the image.I've been thinking about what I'd say and how to reflect on this striking image, so rather than write it all out, recording thoughts as a stand-alone episode seems best. Join me as I reflect not just solemnly on the sadness, but joyful anticipation of what Jesus has in mind...
Dec 6, 2021
22 min
The Priority of WorshipThis chapter sets the stage for why the seventh day Sabbath is highly relevant for us humans, right down to the end of earth's Story. Hint: It's all about worship.
Nov 16, 2021
46 min
I am excited to get this series started! Go to TheStoryIsEnding.com and find the page with some additional notes for this episode.
Oct 25, 2021
30 min
Yes, I found her. She found me. We found each other. That, among other things, happened as I finished out my college years to get a B.A. in Theology. Where did we end up? Take a listen and find out.
Oct 4, 2021
29 min
Nearly forgetting to get my story updated to today, this first episode takes us through my second year at college, where I met a very special someone.
Oct 1, 2021
56 min
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