Best Storyline Church Podcasts (2024)

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The Importance of Our Stories Connecting with God's Story: Launching Storyline Church with DJ Marx 36:11

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Today's episode of the City Network Podcast features church planter DJ Marx, who is launching Storyline Church on September 22nd. Listen in to hear DJ's story, from pastoring in California to Boise to church planting here in Meridian. We talk about recovering from church hurt, trusting God to provide resources, the importance of planting with netwo…

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Finding Grace in Numbers

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To say we live in a time of change is to put it mildly - everything is changing and faster than ever. Yet, there are episodes in the bible that recount settings very similar to ours; enormous upheaval, dislocation and unclear paths forward. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we continued our search for the Grace of God in the Old Testament…

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Experiment Upon the Word | Alma 32-35 | Class 29 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 34:33

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 32-35), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-29-alma-32-35-experiment-upon-the-word/ Please leave a review and share this podcas…

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The Pain of Moral & Ethical Failure 46:07

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High profile cases of those who have failed morally and ethically disappoint many of us. Merle Burkholder describes how he personally has experienced this disappointment. This episode explores what we should do with this disappointment, and how we can address the avalanche of moral failure as a church and as individuals. This is the 224th episode o…

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(140) Is the GOP Moving Away from Israel? A Report from the Republican National Convention 39:28

4h ago39:28

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Pesach and Doug catch up on a busy news cycle as Pesach takes in the Republican Convention in Milwaukee. They begin with a discussion of the terrible assassination attempt on President Trump in Pennsylvania, and then offer their hot takes on Trump's selection for Vice President, Senator J.D. Vance. The conversation concludes with an in depth discus…

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Finding Grace in Exodus

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All summer, we have been looking at ways to find the Grace of God in the most difficult parts of the Bible. This past Sunday, we continued to do the same by exploring how God's deliverance of the Israelite people could surprise us in ways we never expected. The band performed songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Cat Stevens, Michael Koch, and mor…

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Exposing the Enemies of Christ | Alma 30-31 | Class 28 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 34:15

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 30-31), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-28-alma-30-31-exposing-the-enemies-of-christ/ Please leave a review and share this …

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Viewing Theology Through the Biblical Storyline 50:13

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How can we learn to read the Bible as a whole story, instead of as disjointed fragments? In this episode Paul Lamicela explains biblical theology, using the storyline of Scripture for better understanding the Bible, and what we can learn from the theme of exile in the Bible. Paul's episode on Galatians Paul’s website This is the 223rd episode of An…

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(139) The Soviet Roots of Anti-Israel Propaganda 42:28

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Unfortunately, each of us is currently watching a very old story play out again in 2024: the worldwide rise in antisemitic propaganda, antisemitic beliefs, and antisemitic actions. Pesach and Doug sit down with Izabella Tabarovsky to discuss how the current wave has its origins as Soviet-backed antisemitism and Marxist-led antizionism. It's not eno…

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On Surprises, Dreams, and Wild Faith: Planting Rapha Church with Samuel and Marina Mendoza 45:18

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"Don't argue for your limitations, and keep dreaming." We had a great conversation with Samuel and Marina Mendoza on the podcast this week! They're planting Rapha Church, officially launching on September 22nd, with the mission to bring the gospel of Jesus to all, and empower believers to disciple others. They have a passion for seeing people's sou…

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Finding Grace in Leviticus

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Sometimes it is very difficult to see the good, the benefit, the grace in the rules. We don't like 'em! But God sees it another way. Why? The answer might surprise you. This is what we considered, this past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering. The band performed songs by Johnny Cash, Dawes, Don Henley and more.…

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Instruments in God's Hands | Alma 23-29 | Class 27 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 41:16

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 23-29), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-27-alma-23-29-instruments-in-gods-hands/ Please leave a review and share this podca…

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How Can We Make a Difference Without Voting? 40:51

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We are once again in a presidential election year in America. This is bringing up all the many conversations the church has been having for hundreds of years around issues like political involvement, voting, and separation from the world. What are ways that we can positively contribute to society and properly influence culture? Merle Burkholder sha…

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(138) “Actively Engaging in the Storyline of God”: The Israel Journey of Markus McFolling 42:16

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Doug and Pesach sit down with Markus McFolling to hear his Israel journey. Markus speaks to hundreds of thousands of Gen Z'ers every year as he crisscrosses the nation from high schools to camps to conferences. Israel was never a part of his theology or vocabulary until a trip to Israel in 2022 with Eagles Wings. On that trip he was touched deeply …

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Were the Old Testament Saints Wicked? 32:08

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How are we to read the Old Testament when it describes things that are so evil compared to how we are called to live today? Stephen Russell outlines the concept of “uplift through covenant”, and explains how through the story of Scripture God is bringing his people forward to the coming of the Messiah and the practice of radical enemy love. Stephen…

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How Do I Share the Gospel? | Alma 17-22 | Class 26 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 34:15

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 17-22), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-26-alma-17-22-the-joy-of-christ/ Please leave a review and share this podcast with …

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(137) My Politics Made Me a Better Jew: A Conversation with Josh Hammer 49:36

18d ago49:36

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Pesach and Doug sit down with Josh Hammer, Senior Editor at Large at Newsweek and host of the Josh Hammer Show to discuss his faith and journey. As the conversation takes shape Josh explains that it was a trip to Israel and his politics that ultimately lead him to be more religiously observant after being raised in a Reform Jewish home. His unique …

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Finding the Grace of God in Exodus - Baptism

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Finding the Grace of God in the hardest chapters of our life is what our summer series is all about. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we considered one of the darkest times in the history of the Jewish people as an inspiring example. The band performed songs by Talking Heads, Lauren Daigle, Elton John, and more.…

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Can I Lose My “Ticket to Heaven”? 22:24

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We should not see salvation as a single event, John Coblentz says, but as God’s ongoing work. Focusing on a time when we “made a decision” or “went forward” in response to an invitation or “prayed the sinners prayer” can trouble believers who should have assurance and confidence while giving false assurance to those not walking with Jesus. John dis…

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SHOULDER TO SHOULDER CLASSIC: Christianity is NOT the New Israel: Why Replacement Theology is Wrong 46:39

30d ago46:39

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In this episode, Pesach flies solo and has a conversation with one of America's leading academic theologians, Professor Gerald McDermott. The topic is the long-held Christian position that the church has replaced the Jewish people as God's covenant people. Prof. McDermott explains how this anti-Jewish theology began, why it is wrong, and how Christ…

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Finding Grace in Genesis

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we kicked off our new series on Finding the Grace of God in the Bible, beginning with the beginning, the book of Genesis. The band performed songs by Queen, Phil Collins, Bill Withers, and more.By Mike Gathright

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The Forgotten Eastward Spread of the Gospel 41:08

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For hundreds of years, the Middle East was home to a thriving church network. Who were these people? What can we learn from them? Lucas Hilty explains a largely forgotten piece of the church’s history, and brings out lessons for us today. The Patient Ferment of the Early Church This is the 219th episode of Anabaptist Perspectives, a podcast, blog, …

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The Power of God's Plan | Alma 8-16 | Class 25 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 41:29

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 8-16), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-25-alma-8-16-the-power-of-gods-plan/ *Note--this takes the place of 2 weeks of Come …

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(136) Rescued hostages and turmoil in Israel’s government 42:24

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Pesach and Doug deal with a busy news cycle, first discussing the heroic hostage rescue by the IDF, and then analyzing what that operation might mean for future hostage operations. Afterwards they pivot to Benny Gantz’s withdrawal from the unity government. What are its ramifications? Will there be new elections anytime soon, and would that be good…

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Finding the Grace of God

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The world is pretty crazy right now, and it can be hard to find the grace of God in it some days. Fortunately, the bible is a deep and rich source for finding the grace of God in the most unexpected places. This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we began our new series for this summer, "Finding the Grace of God in the Bible." The band performe…

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The Commitment of Forgiveness 26:37

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Roseanne Bauman offers a definition of forgiveness, looks at an example of forgiveness from the Bible, and speaks about her own story of forgiveness. Forgiveness requires a commitment to not dwell on the injury mentally, to not bring it up and accuse the other person with it ever again, and to not gossip about it. This commitment must be chosen ove…

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He Understands Your Pain | Alma 5-7 | Class 24 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 33:39

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Alma 5-7), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-24-alma-5-7-he-understands-your-pain/ Please leave a review and share this podcast wi…

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(135) What's really going on in Rafah? 43:51

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Doug and Pesach are joined by our good friend, military analyst and res. Maj. Elliot Chodoff. As always, Elliot brings us up to date with the progress of Israel's war against the Hamas. What is the meaning of what we've learned about Egypt's complicity in arming Hamas? What effect is US pressure having on the war? And what about the escalation of h…

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What’s Next?

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Congratulations to the graduating class of 2024!! Graduating from high school is no small task, and we are so proud of our 2024 graduates. The moment of graduation is full of excitement, but it is also a gateway into a very daunting unknown. “What is going to happen next?” This past week, at the Gathering, we contemplated this question together and…

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Do You Want To Be Made Well? 43:09

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In this message, Jeffrey Rosario revisits John 5 to reflect on the story of Jesus’ encounter with the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.By Jeffrey Rosario

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Logos 41:00

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The ancient Greeks believed that all of reality is undergirded by one essential principle of truth that forms the basis for all rational thought. They called it “the logos.” The bold claim of the New Testament is that the logos became flesh in Jesus Christ.By Ty Gibson, Nathan McKee

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The Bible Around the World 39:39

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In the West, we have abundant access to the Bible. But in many parts of the world, believers and sometimes even pastors don’t have access to God’s Word. Tony High shares about the power of the Scriptures in places that don’t have access to it, and how the Bible is so transformative in the lives of those that read it. Tony High is director of Herald…

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The One Rock | Alma 1-4 | Class 23 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 33:39

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Mosiah 25-29), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-23-alma-1-4-the-one-rock/ Please leave a review and share this podcast with other…

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(134) Replacement Theologian to Christian Zionist: A Pastor's Journey 55:25

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Pesach and Doug sit down with Pastor Micah Wood to hear his incredible journey from being a pastor who, for a decade, was theologically opposed to Israel, due to the influence of prominent theologian NT Wright and a replacement theology upbringing, to now being an ardent Israel supporter and Zionist working for Eagles Wings. Listen in to find out h…

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Do Bad Churches Glorify God? 32:02

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John Coblentz writes, “The church in its current state is not always glorious to us. We are still imperfect - our music is at times off-key, our theology is at times wide of the mark, and our interactions with each other fall short of the love we profess.” John encourages us to see what God wants to do and to work for the broader church, even in th…

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The Church of God | Mosiah 25-29 | Class 22 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class, by John Hilton III 32:14

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Mosiah 25-29), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-22-mosiah-25-29-the-church-of-god/ Please leave a review and share this podcast w…

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God's Story

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This past Sunday, at Storyline's Gathering, we wrapped up our series on the power of stories, by considering the story of God. The band performed songs by Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Zedd, Maverick City, and more.By Scott Runkel

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(133) Pro-Hamas Thugs Mainstream Nashville Israel Event for the Israel Guys 31:36

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Pesach and Doug sit down with Joshua Waller from the Israel Guys to talk about the first Annual Israel Summit being canceled by the Sonesta Hotel in Nashville due to violent threats made by Pro-Hamas/Anti-American thugs. What our enemies meant for evil, God has used for our good. With the help of Gov. Bill Lee, Dave Ramsey, and the Nashville Police…

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War, Politics, and the Patient Faithfulness of God’s People 28:59

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We’re seeing growing conflict once again in the Middle East, with America and its allies getting more involved. How should we be thinking about it? How do we avoid the temptation to take sides and think of this in patriotic terms of “our” country beating the “enemy”? Stephen Russell shares how he came to believe in nonresistance, and principles for…

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I Will Deliver You | Mosiah 17-24 | Class 21 from The Book of Mormon: A Master Class 43:38

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Welcome to "The Book of Mormon: A Master Class," by John Hilton III. To learn more about this course, visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/ To view the resources connected with this video (Mosiah 17-24), visit https://johnhiltoniii.com/thebookofmormon/class-21-mosiah-17-24-i-will-deliver-you/ If you want a quick review of the Mosiah Map,…

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