Grace at the Fray

S3:E7 The Power of Story, Part 1: The Stories We Tell About God


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In this episode, Jim and veteran missionary George Mixon take us on a heartwarming journey to Kenya. Together, they delve into Chronological Bible Storying, an exciting tool currently used for discipleship and evangelism among unreached people groups in Kenya and other oral learning contexts. We also hear local Kenyan pastors recount their poignant experiences with biblical narratives that have reshaped their ministries and enriched their lives. Tune in to discover how these ancient stories—from creation through the stories of Jesus and the early Church—reveal God's gracious plan to bring His redemption to a sinful, broken world.

In this episode, they discuss… 

  • The essence of Chronological Bible Storying and its cultural resonance in Kenya (4:51)
  • The theological and practical implications of storytelling in conveying biblical truths (16:24)
  • Kenyan pastors’ testimonies about the impact of CBS on their ministries and personal faith (23:40)

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Referenced in this episode:

  • Learn more about Chronological Bible Storying in Kenya
  • Explore Discipleship Lab training to deepen your understanding and practice of gospel-centered discipleship
  • Check out New Tribes Mission (Ethnos360) and the Bible Storying Cloth Scarf from IMB
  • Other references: Ruth, 2 Kings 5Luke 24:13-35, 2 Timothy 2:2, 1 Peter 3:15; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘉𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 by Sally Lloyd-Jones

Credits: 

Special thanks to our brothers and sisters in Kenya for the gift of hearing their stories. Our guest for this episode was George Mixon, a long-time Serge missionary who spent decades ministering in Kenya. Hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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