God‘s Story Podcast

Am I my body, not just my soul? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about an article by Greg Allison in ‘Christ Over All’ called ‘The Embodied Person: Why I Am My Body, Not Just My Soul’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic.  He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership.   (0:40) Greg Alli...

Conversations about abortion often center on the question: Are you pro-life or pro-choice? What if that’s the wrong question? Brent talks with Angela Weszely about her new IVP book ‘Becoming ProGrace: Expanding the Abortion Conversation Beyond Life Versus Choice’. Angela is the CEO and Founder of ProGrace, an organization that facilitates transformative learning experiences for Christ followers to...

What’s the power of social media as a tool for evangelism and how can we use it? Brent talks with Jacqulyne Horbrook about her IVP book ‘How To Be A Christian Influencer: Making Social Media a Social Ministry’. Jacqulyne is the CEO of Black Christian Influencers, the Christian Travel Club, and the BCI Influencer Agency.  She previously served as director of diversity at a Christian university in C...

‘Today wounds and unforgiveness abound.  Generations are at odds. Families are estranged. Is there a way forward? If so, what could it look like’?  Brent talks with Michael Charles Olson the author of a new Bridge-Logos book ‘Daddy Set the Church On Fire: A Journey Toward Restoration’. Michael is a singer/songwriter, worship leader, and pastor on staff at the Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Fl...

How do chapter 1 and the opening of chapter 2 of John’s gospel refer back to the 7 days of creation? Brent talks With Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute about John 1:19-51. (0:30) 7 days of creation; (4:15) The witness of John the Baptist; (6:20) Elijah in vs 21 and 25; (11:35) Jesus and the Lamb; (13:55) v 29; (15:30) The calling of the disciples; (18:10) v 43; (19:30) The fig tree;...

Brent talks to Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States about John’s gospel and the Prologue.   How does the opening of John’s gospel refer back to the opening of Genesis? (0:40) The gospel of John; (3:40) The opening of the gospel and Genesis; (4:50) The Word; (8:30) John and the Incarnation; (10:50) John the Baptist and witness; (12:25) Light; (15:40) The glory of Jesus; (18...

Brent talks with Hannah Long about the 1947 film noir ‘Lady in the Lake’ directed by and starring Robert Montgomery as Raymond Chandler’s Marlowe.  Hannah is a passionate cinephile.  She writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘The Bulwark’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’. (0:40) The cast; (1:45) Robert Montgomer...

Sharing a drink with friends or a glass of wine at dinner can be fine.  But what if this turns into an unhealthy habit? Brent talks with Ericka Andersen about her new IVP book ‘Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith’. Ericka is a journalist whose writing has appeared in ‘Christianity Today’, ‘World Magazine’, ‘The New York Times’ and ‘The Wall Street Journal’. She’s written a n...

How can integrating faith and neuroscience help people grow after experiencing hardship? Brent talks with Brooke Envick about her new Angus and Robertson book ‘True Ascension: Unlocking Greatness Through Faith, Fortitude, and Foresight’. Brooke is the Dean of College of Business and Technology at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. She has nearly 30 years of experience teaching and mentoring co...

How can we raise our children to thrive in a world filled with confusing conversations about gender, sexuality and relationships? Brent talks with Laurie Krieg who’s the author with Matt Krieg of a new IVP book ‘Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: A Gospel-Centred Approach’. Laurie is the director of parent programs and discipleship for The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender.  Lauri...

Is it possible to tell what is real anymore? Brent talks with Abdu Murray about his new David C. Cook title ‘Fake ID: How AI and Identity Ideology Are Collapsing Reality and What To Do About It’. Abdu Murray speaks internationally about the intersections of faith and the questions of culture.  He’s the author of several books.  Abdul was a proud Muslim until a nine year historical, theological and...

What is God’s glory? Brent talks with Donnie Berry about his new IVP book ‘The Earth Will Be Filled: A Biblical Theology of the Glory of God’. Donnie Berry is an instructor of New Testament and biblical theology with Training Leaders International, helping to train and equip pastors and Christian leaders around the world.   (0:40) God’s glory the bedrock of the Bible; (1:25) What is the glory of G...

How do we respond to grief? Brent talks with Mitch Bakker about his book ‘Resolve: A Journey Weighted by Grief, Disrupted by Truth, and Awakened to Purpose’. Mitch is an entrepreneur, designer and writer.  He’s the founder of IDA Design, an award winning and internationally recognized industrial design firm in Western Michigan where he also works to revitalize his town through property development...

What’s the significance of the heavenly rose? Brent talks with Jennifer Holberg about the second part of Dante’s ‘Paradiso’. Jennifer is professor and chair of the English Department at Calvin University in the States and co-director of the Calvin Center for Faith and Writing.  She’s also the author of the book ‘Nourishing Narratives’.   (0:55) Theology in heaven; (4:40) The eagle; (5:50) Canto 8...

How does the book of Revelation speak about Jesus? Brent talks with David Bowden from ‘Spoken Gospel’ about their new video series on Revelation.  (0:50) Spoken Gospel; (3:00) Jesus; (5:10) Making videos; (6:45) The podcast; (9:00) Revelation and Christ; (12:05) The ‘weird bits’; (15:30) Using drama. Links mentioned in this episode: www.spokengospel.com Leave some feedback: What should we talk abo...

‘For centuries, readers have marveled at the imaginative brilliance of authors like C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers and Charles Williams but what inspired these literary giants’? Brent talks with Richard Hughes Gibson about his new IVP book ‘The Way of Dante: Going Through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven with C.S. Lewis, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Charles Williams’. Richard is a professor of English at Whea...

Who was William Blake and how can his work speak to us today? Brent talks with author Mark Vernon about his new Hurst book ‘Awake: William Blake and the Power of the Imagination’. Mark is a London based psychotherapist, writer and former Anglican priest.  He’s a keen podcaster and a columnist with the Idler and speaks regularly at festivals and on the BBC.   (0:50) Blake and ‘recovery’; (2:40) Bla...

Why is Genesis the most attacked book of the Bible? Brent talks with Ken Ham the author of a New Leaf Publishing book called ‘Miraculous! The Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis Story’. Ken shares the story of how his commitment to the book of Genesis led to the creation of AIG, the Creation Museum and the life sized Ark encounter. Ken is the founding CEO of Answers in Genesis. He’s authored dozens of...

Why are so many men leaving the church? Brent talks with Joshua Farris about a recent article in ‘The North American Anglican’ called ‘Ghosted by the Church: When Masculinity Disappears and the Church Becomes Silent’. Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic.  He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Dr...

Why is Western sponsorship still so important in helping end the stigma and the poverty connected with HIV/AIDS? Brent talks with Zahara McCoy of ‘Children of Grace’. Zahara grew up in rural Uganda, lost both parents to HIV/AIDS, and was nearly married off as a child before a Christian family in California sponsored her education.  Zahara now lives in the US and leads ‘Children of Grace’, a non-pr...

The original recipients of Hebrews found themselves struggling to maintain their faith against the pressures of doubt and despair.  So modern believers face similar trials as they seek to live out their faith in a broken world. Brent talks with Michael Kibbe about his new IVP book on Hebrews called ‘Life in a Lifeless World: Encountering Jesus in the Book of Hebrews’. Michael is associate professo...

Do you desire to do great things for God but feel like you’re falling short? Brent talks with Ryan Tinetti about his new IVP book ‘The Quiet Ambition: Scripture’s Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives’. Ryan is a pastor who now serves as a professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary.  He’s the author of ‘Preaching by Heart’ and writes the regular column, ‘The Preacher’s Toolbox’ on 1...

How is love connected with the flame of God in chapter 8? Brent talks with Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States.  (0:50) Chapter 8 and the first 2 chapters; (3:55) vs 1-2; (6:15) Christ and his church; (8:50) v 5; (10:10) The apple tree; (11:25) Love and death in verses 6-7; (13: 25) Love and the flame of God; (15:30) v 8-14; (19:40) The end of the Song; (22:30) The Song i...

‘The doctrine of Christ’s ascension is often overlooked in the church today, yet it holds profound significance for Christian theology and the Christian life’. Brent talks with Ross Hastings about his new IVP book ‘The Glory of the Ascension: Celebrating a Doctrine for the Life of the Church’. Ross is the Sangwoo Youtong Chee Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver.  He’s the author o...

What’s the most important thing happening in the world today? Brent talks with Douglas Cobb about the worldwide movement to fulfill Jesus’ command to ‘make disciples of every nation’, a task which is nearing completion in our generation.  Douglas is the author of a new Deep Waters book called ‘The Sprint to the Finish: The Global Push to Finish the Great Commission in This Generation’. Douglas is...