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The Storytellers Series is a daily podcast brought to you by The Salvation Army. In this first series, we are reading the 24 chapters of the book of Luke. Following each chapter, we are joined by a group of friends who discuss each chapter's significance.


    • May 9, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    ACTS: CHAPTER 28

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 21:14


    The final chapter of the book of Acts seems to end abruptly. The group discusses why this may be. And stick around to the end for some bonus content. :) 

    ACTS: CHAPTER 27

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 13:12


    This is an action-packed chapter as we read about Paul's journey to Rome. 

    ACTS: CHAPTER 26

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 12:43


    In this chapter, Paul now appeals to King Agrippa. Paul continues to show respect and remains calm as he speaks to the powers that be. An interesting tactic is displayed by Paul as he says, "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do”

    ACTS: CHAPTER 25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 8:26


    Paul now appears before Festus. In this chapter, we see Festus do the Jews a favor by allowing Paul to go to Jerusalem. Why did he do this?

    ACTS: CHAPTER 24

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 9:03


    This chapter tells the story of Paul's trial before Felix. As we see Paul go through the court system of his time, the group discusses the way in which he continues to conduct himself.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 11:58


    In this chapter, we see Paul wisely use the dissension between the Sadducees and Pharisees to his advantage. Caleb gives us more insight into these two groups of Jewish believers.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 22

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 9:54


    In this chapter, the group focuses on the prejudices we see the Jewish people display towards the gentiles. When we put people in groups rather than see them as individuals, it's easier to lack empathy.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 21

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 14:35


    In this Chapter, Jewish believers convince Paul to shave his head to keep the peace and basically, help keep his attackers at bay. Have you ever met someone in the middle in order to keep the peace?

    ACTS: CHAPTER 20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 11:58


    Unfortunately for Eutychus, this story reads kind of funny as there isn't anything like this that appears again. But also in this chapter, we see another example of Paul's passion to preach the Gospel.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 15:51


    This chapter is full of action and we learn a valuable lesson that Jesus is more than a name. These sorcerers were trying to use the name of Jesus for their own desires and we see that the power of His name is much deeper.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 9:27


    In this chapter we see Paul reacting in a way I'm sure we can relate. He gets so frustrated preaching to his fellow Jews that he shakes the dust from his clothes and is fed up. But we see that in this moment, God sends him a message of encouragement.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 13:03


    When Paul travels to Athens, how does he minister to these people of another faith? The group discusses his preaching style and his heart to meet people where they are.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 12:00


    After all of this discussion about circumcision, Paul circumcises Timothy before he joins their ministry team. The group discusses this decision by Paul and applies it to how we do ministry today.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 18:14


    This is such a crucial chapter for us as believers today to study. We see that the early church didn't have their theology fully developed from day one. We even see disagreements. What can we glean from how they handled disagreement in the church?

    ACTS: CHAPTER 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 12:42


    In this chapter, we see another beautiful sermon by Paul. The group discusses some of his style and methods when it comes to how he shares the Gospel. What can we learn from him?

    ACTS: CHAPTER 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 14:06


    In this chapter, Paul and Barnabas meet another Sorcerer. Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, causes this man to be blind. Interesting that the Holy Spirit used the same method of transformation on both Paul and the Sorcerer. 

    ACTS: CHAPTER 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 13:54


    In this chapter, the group discusses the meaning of King Herod's death. It's such a strange description of the way in which he died. We also see a moment where a prayer of the church was answered, yet they were unprepared to accept this miracle.

    ACTS: CHAPTER 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 13:18


    We continue to see the early church debating as the Jewish believers are "figuring out" what to do with the fact that gentiles are now receiving the Holy Spirit. Circumcision was the big debate of the early church. What do you see churches debate about today? To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 11:38


    Acts is such an incredible book because we are watching the early church develop its theology and understanding of who Jesus is and what took place at the cross. We see this happen as Peter has his vision of God telling him to not call anything unclean that He has called clean. To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 09

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 11:46


    This chapter is Saul's incredible conversion as he encounters Jesus. The man who was once an enemy of The Way becomes one of our greatest Bible heroes and champions of the Gospel. To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 9:46


    In this chapter, we learn more about Saul (who will become the Apostle Paul). The group discusses the miracle of transformation that happens to everyone who experiences the presence of God. How this eventually manifests in Saul's life is the epidemy of this powerful change. To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 14:51


    This is a critical point for the church as Stephen is the first to be martyred. We read in his final moments a phrase very similar to Christ's final words on the cross. This moment made the church scatter, but the scatter only spread the Gospel further. To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 9:58


    In this chapter, we see the church organizing to ensure the needs of the people are being met. What was meant by the statement, “It would not be right of us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait tables”? To learn more, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 13:39


    In this chapter, the group discusses this very strange story of Ananias and Sapphira. This isn't a situation we see repeated so it's definitely worth unpacking. Learn more about The Storytellers Series here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 10:24


    The Jewish leaders who were attempting to slow down this movement have Peter and John arrested. Despite this, we see that the believers (followers of "The Way") grew to about 5,000! Learn more about The Storytellers Series here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 9:39


    In this chapter, Peter and John perform a miracle that stirs up the crowd. After this, we see them boldly and lovingly confront the very people who killed the author of life. Learn more about The Storytellers Series here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 14:08


    In Acts, chapter 2, we read about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This is an incredible moment that literally sets the church on fire to spread the Gospel. Learn more about The Storytellers Series here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    ACTS: CHAPTER 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 9:32


    As we begin this new series, diving into a new book, we start by discussing the who, what, where and when. The book of Acts is such an important book for Christians to know well. As we study the early church, we see that it starts as a book of "waiting" and then quickly becomes a book of "GO!". Learn more about The Storytellers Series here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    Good Friday Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 9:45


    In this bonus episode, Colonel Eddie Hobgood reminds us why we call it "Good" Friday.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 08

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 4:29


    In this episode, we're joined by Major Amy Reardon. She shares a beautiful Holy Week message and reminds us why we continue to have hope. Hear more of these episodes by subscribing to any of our shows here https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/

    Storytellers NEW SEASON!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 0:30


    Beginning Easter 2020, The Storytellers Series will launch its second season by studying the book of Acts. This incredible book often takes a back seat in many Bible studies but, reading about the early church is crucial to understanding where we've been and where we're going. Join us on April 12th as we begin studying these 28 chapters. Learn more at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 07

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2020 1:54


    Forgive the audio quality! :) In this episode, we hear from Major Marion Platt as he took a break from providing food from The Salvation Army Canteen. He brings us a quick reminder that God is ALWAYS with us.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 06

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 4:14


    In this episode, we are joined by Caleb Louden from The Salvation Army's Atlanta Temple. He shares some encouraging scriptures starting with Isaiah chapter 26.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 05

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 3:58


    In this episode, Major Jerry Friday offers some beautiful encouragement through Elijah's story. You may feel worn out, scared and unsure of your future right now. But God will continue to provide.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 04

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 5:41


    During this time, The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts. In this message, Lt. Colonel Eddie Hobgood, shares a powerful illustration about our Father carrying us through this difficult season.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 03

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 6:00


    During this time, The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts. In this message, Major Cheryl Gilliam (Wonderful Words of Life), speaks to the realities of navigating our new normal during this bizarre season and shares a powerful scripture on which to cling.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 02

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 2:58


    During this time, The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts. In this message, Meagan Hofer (HEARTBEAT), shares some advice on three things you can do right now to experience more peace.

    COVID 19 ENCOURAGEMENT EPISODE 01

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 7:10


    During this time, The Salvation Army would like to share additional messages of encouragement with you from some of our shows' hosts. In this message, Captain Heather Dolby shares some beautiful encouragement and wisdom.

    A Message of Encouragement from The Salvation Army

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 3:04


    In these stressful times, as many of our brothers and sisters around the world are being impacted by COVID-19; we would like to share a message of encouragement from Salvation Army officer and Territorial Leader, Commissioner Willis Howell.

    Merry Christmas!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2019 2:59


    Merry Christmas! On this Christmas day, Major Jerry Friday expresses his gratitude for joining us on this series. God bless you and your families. Stay tuned to find out where this podcast will be heading next and share your questions and comments. https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2019 12:29


    Why was it so powerful that Luke mentioned specifically the women who were the first to discover that Jesus had risen? The group discusses the cultural impact this could have had on the sharing of the Gospel. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 13:12


    In this emotional and powerful chapter, our Savior is on the cross as He took our place. We hear the interaction between Jesus and a criminal who asks Jesus to remember Him when He comes into His kingdom. How could this man have received salvation? Had he accomplished any deeds for Christ? Shared the Gospel with people? For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 13:03


    This chapter is another example of how visual Luke's writings are. Have you ever found yourself in Peter's shoes? For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 9:50


    This might be one of our favorite chapters as the group discusses the actions of the disciples as they walk with Jesus through the temple. Were they just trying to redirect Jesus from an uncomfortable conversation? For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 10:26


    In this episode, the group discusses the warnings Jesus gives at the end of the chapter. Can you think of a modern-day version of this behavior? For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 10:37


    If you spent any time in Sunday school as a kid, I'm sure you know this story pretty well. The group discusses the significance of Jesus inviting Himself to this person's house for dinner. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2019 10:38


    In chapter 18, we hear Jesus give, yet another response to a similar question about eternal life. Again, the group discusses the reason for Jesus' answers to change depending on who is asking. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2019 7:48


    Throughout the Gospels, Jesus continues to mention The Kingdom of God and gives several illustrations to share what it is and how the Kingdom operates. In this group discussion, we focus on the timing of The Kingdom. Is it here or in our future? For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2019 9:42


    While teaching the crowds, Jesus gets Himself in more trouble with the Pharisees as He really discusses a hot topic for them, MONEY. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 10:41


    In chapter 15, Jesus shares 3 parables, but of course, we couldn't discuss this chapter without discussing the parable of the prodigal son. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

    LUKE Chapter 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 10:55


    In this chapter, we hear Jesus make another comment about division. But as the group breaks this down, we see that all of these metaphors focus on the cost associated with ministry. For more information, and to learn more about the voices behind this show, visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/storytellers/

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