Is God at work when we can’t see Him? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at the book of Esther on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why we need to not portray Esther’s ascension to the throne as a beauty pageant—especially with kidsHow we see God at work...

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What is worship? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Where we see worship in Scripture How worship is about more (but not less) than singingWhy we need to have a proper perspective on the balance between private and corporate worshipHow worship relates to...

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Who was the king God’s people waited for? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at the book of Zechariah on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The complexity of the book of Zechariah and its relationship to the books of Ezra and HaggaiWhy God’s call to rebuild the temple...

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What do we mean when we talk about God’s glory? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture puts the multiple facets of this doctrine on displayWhy we need a proper understanding of God’s gloryHow to (and not to) encourage suffering friends and...

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Why would anyone oppose the worship of God? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at the book of Haggai on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why the surrounding people opposed God’s people’s efforts to rebuild the temple. The danger of delayed obedience.God’s providence at work in allowing the...

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If God is sovereign, does it matter what we do? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture points us to the answer to the perceived tension between God’s sovereignty and human actionsThe emotional tension that often comes with this doctrineHow this truth...

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Does it matter where God’s people live? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at Ezra 1-3 on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: The importance of “place” and the significance of the exiles’ returnThe rebuilding of the temple and the priority of worshipHow where we live does (and doesn’t)...

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Can we trust that justice will prevail? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at Obadiah on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why seemingly obscure books of the Bible are really importantWhy judgment matters and should motivate personal evangelismHow this book points us to the greater hope of God’s...

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What does a genealogy have to do with Christmas? That’s the question we’re discussing as we look at Matthew 1 on The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: Why we should not skip over genealogiesHow God uses people from all backgrounds, histories, and ethnicities as a part of His plansHow this passage...

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What does it mean to be made in God’s image? That’s the question we’re addressing on this episode of The Hero of the Story. Listen in as we discuss: How Scripture points us to this truthWhat it means to be like GodThe limits of our being like GodWhy this truth should put to death all “isms”...

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