God‘s Story Podcast

‘Imagine writing love letters to the man in the future whom you will one day marry, but have yet to meet’. Brent talks with Cally Logan, a senior writer for Crosswalk.com. Cally is a high school history teacher where she also serves as a small group leader and mentor. Cally’s new book from Zondervan in the States is called ‘Dear Future Husband: A Love Letter Journey While Waiting for God’s Best’....

How do we live freely under God? How do we embrace our past and discover a deeper connection to ourselves, to God and to others? Brent talks with Karrie Garcia, a pastor, author and CEO who shares her journey to inspire change in others.  Karrie founded Freedom Movement, a non profit addressing issues of brokenness and pain and authored the Exchange, a nine week course for those seeking hope and h...

‘Many Christians think of the doctrine of creation primarily as relating to the world’s origins’. Brent and Ian are joined by Edward Klink, senior pastor of Hope Evangelical Free Church in Roscoe, Illinois in the States.  Edward’s new book from IVP America is ‘The Beginning and End of All Things – A Biblical Theology of Creation and New Creation’.  (0:50) A truncated view of the doctrine of creati...

‘The pandemic changed the world on a global scale.  Mental exhaustion, economic disparities and escalating divisions now mark our times’. Brent is joined by Chris Rice, director of the United Nations Office of the Mennonite Central Committee, an international relief, development and peace agency. He served as co-founding director of the Duke Divinity School Center for Reconciliation, and has worke...

‘Is Christian singleness a burden to be endured or a God ordained vocation? Might singleness here and now give the church a glimpse of God’s heavenly promises?’ Brent and Ian are joined by Danielle Treweek, founding director of the Single Minded Ministry and an Adjunct teacher at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia.  Danielle also serves as both Diocesan Research Officer and a member of...

Brent is joined again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States. What’s the significance of the 144, 000 and of the seven trumpets and the seven angels? (0:39) How 7-8:5 fits with chapter 6; (2:15) The 144,000; (6:15) The seal and the High Priest of Israel; (8:05) The great multitude; (12:30) The silence in heaven; (14:09) The hour and the gospel of John; (16:30) The trumpet...

Brent is joined again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to talk about the Seven Seals in the book of Revelation. What are the Seven Seals and how do the four horsemen of the Apocalypse relate to the four cherubim? (0:35) How chapters 6-8:5 fit into the book of Revelation; (1:50) The Seven Seals; (2:50) When these events take place; (5:00) Are the seals about judgemen...

How do we understand and interpret the Old Testament? Brent talks with John Walton, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School in Illinois in the USA.  Previously he was professor of Old Testament at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. John’s new book from IVP America is called ‘Wisdom for Faithful Reading – Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation’.  (0:47) P...

Brent is joined once again by Louis Markos, professor of English at Houston Baptist University for another exploration of Greek tragedy. In this podcast, Brent and Louis discuss Aeschylus’ ‘Prometheus Bound’.  Who was Prometheus and how does he point to Christ?  We also find out about Hermes’ prophecy which speaks of Jesus!     (1:00) Who was Aeschylus? (4:10) Song of a Scapegoat; (9:20) Who is Pr...

What’s the power of story? Brent is joined by Craig Borlase, a New York Times, Sunday Times, and international bestselling ghostwriter of dramatic, engaging memoirs.  Over the last 2 decades, he has written more than 55 books, working with a diverse range of authors for a global audience.  His recent work includes ‘Finding Gobi’, a New York Times bestselling account that’s in the process of being...

Pentecost may well be the most misunderstood day on the church calendar. In his new IVP book ‘Pentecost: A Day of Power for All People’ Bishop Emilio Alvarez ‘offers us a rich biblical and theological introduction to the day of Pentecost and sets it in its liturgical context – not only in the Protestant tradition but also in Catholic, Orthodox, and Pentecostal expressions’. Emilio Alvarez is the p...

‘Dismissals such as boys will be boys and not all men are ingrained in our world.  And the purity culture of our youth sold the same excuses with a spiritual spin.  Can we break the toxic cycle and recover a healthy identity for men’? Brent and Ian talk with Zachary Wagner, an ordained minister and editorial director for the Center for Pastor Theologians.  He’s currently pursuing a PhD in New Test...

Brent talks with New York Times Bestselling author Charles Martin about his new Thomas Nelson book called ‘Son of Man: Retelling the Stories of Jesus’. ‘Charles Martin uses his storyteller’s imagination to present the life of Jesus in a way that will engage your faith in new ways.  Son of Man presents key moments from the life and ministry of Jesus Christ and explores the lives of his followers in...

‘We aren’t always honest about how difficult normal human life is.  For the majority of people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences.  While we have made tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living still comes down to mundane choices that we each must make – like the daily choice to get out of bed’. Brent talks with Alan Noble, associate...

‘What should the Christian life look like? What vision does Scripture cast for living as a follower of Christ’? Brent talks with Jarvis Williams, associate professor of New Testament interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky in the States about his new IVP book on Galatians called ‘The Spirit, Ethics, and Eternal Life.  Paul’s Vision for the Christian Life...

Brent is joined by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to look at Revelation chapter 5.  What’s the significance of Jesus’ blood? (0:27) Revelation 5 and how it relates to chapter 4; (1:10) The events of chapter 5; (1:50) The scroll; (3:00) The book of Daniel and Revelation; (3:50) The ascension of Jesus and Revelation 5; (5:23) Why Jesus takes the book; (6:24) The Lamb i...

Brent is joined by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to talk about Revelation 4. What’s the significance of the heavenly throne vision and how does it relate back to Ezekiel 1? (0:33) Revelation 4 and the book as a whole; (1:30) Revelation as a worship service; (3:00) Revelation 4 and 5 and the 7 churches; (3:50) The structure of Revelation 4 and 5; (5:00) John’s vision...

Brent is joined again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to talk about Revelation 3. How is the book of Revelation connected to the Song of Solomon? (0:33) The seven letters and creation; (3:30) Sardis; (9:00) Philadelphia; (13:05) Laodicea; (16:20) Sabbath connections; (18:40) The Song of Solomon Links mentioned in this episode: alastairadversaria.com theopolisinstit...

Brent is joined once again by Dr. Alastair Roberts of the Theopolis Institute in the States to look at Revelation chapter 2 and the first half of the letters to the 7 churches. How might the seven letters refer back to the seven days of creation and to the history of the Old Testament?  (0:28) The letters in Revelation; (1:50) The purpose of the seven letters; (2:40) Why seven? (6:56) The angels o...

‘Women were there. For centuries, discussions of early Christianity have focused on male leaders in the church.  But there is ample evidence right in the New Testament that women were actively involved in ministry’. Brent talks with Nijay Gupta, professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Illinois in the States about his new IVP book ‘Tell Her Story – How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered i...

‘Culture is doing its best to convince the world that there is nothing special about Jesus.  Compounding this is the failure of most churches to grow their followers’ faith beyond a Sunday school understanding.  As a result the most important historical fact of the Christian faith is often the most misunderstood...the resurrection.  And it’s creating a powerless Christianity’.  Brent talks with Je...

‘There must be something more to life’. Brent and Ian talk with Os Guinness about his new IVP America book called ‘Signals of Transcendence – Listening to the Promptings of Life’. ‘Os tells stories of people who experienced signals of transcendence, and followed them to find new meaning and purpose in life’. Os is the author or editor of more than 35 books. He’s the founder of the Trinity Forum, a...

How can women fulfill their calling in God? Brent talks with Dr. Jamie Morgan, an ordained minister who has been in ministry for decades as a senior pastor, teacher of the Word, evangelist, revivalist, reformer, conference speaker, prophetic voice, podcaster, TV show host and mentor.  Dr. Jamie is the founder of Trailblazer Mentoring Network, a mentoring movement in ministry.  Jamie’s new book fro...

We all need grace! Brent and Ian talk with Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase about their new book from W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson about the life of John Newton and his famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ – ‘Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind the Song’. Bruce Hindmarsh is the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology and Professor of the Histo...

What is freedom? Where does it come from? Brent and Ian talk with Os Guinness about his IVP book ‘The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom’. ‘Os explores the nature of revolutionary faith, contrasting between secular revolutions such as the French Revolution and the faith led revolution of ancient Israel.  He argues that the story of Exodus is the highest,...