One Good Story Podcast

Tim and Justin talk about where we’ve been, where we’re headed, and the things we learned along the way. Like what you hear? Subscribe for free to receive all new episodes and articles directly in your inbox. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Couple of big firsts here for One Good Story: * The first episode produced in our new studio! We took a long break from recording to build out a room in Justin’s basement, and now we finally get to use it. * This is also the first episode we’ve released since we moved the podcast over to Substack. We’re looking forward to how this allows us to interact with our audience, and there’s some features...

John's vision of the throne room in Revelation 4, as explained by Kenny Ronk before his sermon. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

In preparation for his sermon on the first chapter of Revelation, Tim talks to Justin about what Jesus is (and isn't!) saying to the seven churches of Asia Minor. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Jesus asks Peter a question three times.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Two Disciples of Jesus, confused and broken-hearted, take the long walk home from Jerusalem after Passover.  Somewhere along the way, they are joined by a stranger who seems oddly familiar.  The conversation and meal that follows is the perfect summary to Luke's gospel. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvolt...

Mary Magdalene walks alone in a garden consumed by grief and confusion.  She meets a stranger who changes her world forever. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

On the day of his death, Jesus has one final confrontation with the powers that be.  What does Pontius Pilate want from this so-called king of the Jews?  And, perhaps more importantly, what does Jesus have to say to this Roman prefect? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

While sitting in prison, John the Baptist sends his disciples to Jesus with a question:  Is his cousin really the one they've been waiting for?  Is this doubt due to John's circumstances or something else?  And what can be learned from Jesus' answer? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

A detestable man seeks out Jesus, but it is Jesus who finds him.  What quality does Jesus see in Zaccheaus that makes him worthy of an audience?  What can Zaccheaus offer Jesus in return for this honor? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Jesus meets the kind of guy who can take him places on the road to claiming his messianic kingdom.  What follows is an exchange that leaves both men dissatisfied.  What went wrong? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Jesus is tempted in the wilderness.  But what is the devil's aim?  And what exactly is at stake?   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

What Luke is telling us when Jesus is baptized by John.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Tim and Justin return with an all new series focused on the person of Jesus as he is described in the four Gospels.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Tim and Justin sit down to discuss Tim's sermon on Galatians 5:1-15 (not yet preached at the time of recording).  Although this is actually the 10th installment of a 12 part series that was planned months ago, it felt like the timing of this one was particularly providential.  Given all of the noise surrounding their hometown of Springfield, Ohio currently, Tim and Justin seek to find the answer t...

Tim and Justin wrap-up the "Stories we Tell Ourselves" series, discussing their favorite episodes, things they learned from their guests, and some of the common threads that wound their way through the entire series. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Tim and Justin sit down with Tim Gombis, a bible professor with over two decades of experience at the undergraduate and seminary level.  He is also the author of several books, including The Story of God Commentary on the book of Mark.  Dr. Gombis received his PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky. You can find his p...

Tim and Justin chat with Alan Star about translations, cultural differences, and hearing bible studies in a brand new light.  Alan has worked extensively in Africa for Wycliffe Bible Translations.     You can learn more about Wycliffe and the work they do, by  clicking here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ti...

Tim and Justin talk to Stephen Herreid about Cain and Abel and have a spirited discussion about the role of shame, both in the bible and our culture.  Stephen is a singer/songwriter who hails from Wisconsin.   You can hear more from Stephen here, at his substack. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.subst...

Bri Dupree joins the podcast to talk about The Embrace Collective and her favorite bible story, Saul on the Road to Damascus.  Bri is an associate pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida and the founder and director of the Embrace Collective.   You can learn more about Bri's work at https://www.theembracecollective.net/home This is a public episode. If you would like to discu...

Cooper Smith joins Tim and Justin to talk about the story of Job.  What does this seemingly out-of-place book have to teach us about God and suffering.  Cooper is a pastor at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, Minnesota with a PhD in Old Testament Studies from Wheaton College. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

Tim and Justin talk with Pastor Daniel Hisey about the story of Abraham (almost) sacrificing his son Isaac in Genesis 22.  Daniel has a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University and is an associate pastor at The River Church in Bar Harbor, Maine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Tim and Justin are joined by writer John MacLeod, the author of the Saga of the Sword Brigade series.  He shares a little of his own story, the inspiration for his novels, and how the bible has influenced life.   You can find his work here:   https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.M.-MacLeod/author/B07VPW71QJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true This is a public episode. If you wou...

Jon Washburn, an old friend of Tim's with a master's degree in Christian Apologetics from BIOLA Univeristy, joins the guys to discuss one of his favorite bible stories: Jesus and the raising of Lazarus in John 11.   This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com

Tim and Justin discuss the tendency of the modern church to divide rather than unify, which reminds Tim of a Bible Story that has shaped the way he understands his faith. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit timvoltz.substack.com