Podcasts about greatest stories

Attempt to instruct a group of 12-year-old kids about the importance of duty, honor, perseverance, and friendship by means of a lecture, and the most likely result will be glazed eyes and tuned-out ears. If instead of a lecture, however, the lesson began with, “There once was a tiny creature called a Hobbit, whose name was Frodo. He had hairy feet and a magic ring, and whenever he put that ring on his finger, he'd disappear. But each time he put the ring on, the Ring exercised a dark power over him and attracted the attention of the Dark Lord Sauron. . .”  That story, the plot of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, is more likely to capture the attention and the imagination of kids, as it has tens of millions before them. And, along the way, they'd learn about duty, honor, perseverance, and friendship. This is the power of great stories.  The best stories are not merely well told, they also wrestle with ultimate ideas. Tolkien remains popular today because his stories stand the test of time. They stand the test of time because they engage with us at the deepest levels of the human condition.  More than 2,000 years ago, Damon of Athens wrote, “Give me the songs of a people, and I care not who writes its laws.” Christian musician and novelist Andrew Peterson has said, “If you want someone to hear the truth, you should tell them the truth. But if you want someone to LOVE the truth, you should tell them a story.”  The power of storytelling should come as no surprise to Christians. After all, Jesus told lots of stories. So have Christians throughout history.  Tolkien and T.S. Eliot were two writers from the last century who exemplify the importance of stories. Because of the success of the Lord of the Rings films, Tolkien is better known today than Eliot, but Eliot stands shoulder to shoulder with Tolkien in terms of literary output and genius. Eliot's poem “Hollow Men,” concludes with these better known, haunting lines: “This is the way the world ends/not with a bang but a whimper.” Eliot's melancholy poem “The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock,” which is still read by most college students, captures the despair of modern man facing this broken world without God. In many ways, Eliot was that modern man isolated, spiritually lost, despairing.  A decade or so after he wrote “Prufrock,” Eliot's life and art was transformed when he converted to Christ. He went on to write magnificent religious poetry, such as “Ash Wednesday” and The Four Quartets. For a time, his work even crossed over into pop culture. For example, his book of whimsical verse, Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats, became the smash-hit Broadway musical Cats.  Chuck Colson often said that “politics is downstream from culture.” That isn't always the case, but it often is. This is why great storytellers and poets like Tolkien and Eliot continue to have such an impact on hearts and minds. Their work goes on to inspire.  In fact, a simple way Christians can impact culture is by simply sharing good stories with those around us. We may not be a Tolkien or an Eliot, but we can know and recommend their works. And we can tell the real-life stories of Christian heroes like William Wilberforce and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, of the incredible conversions of St. Augustine and Chuck Colson, and of the work of the Christian heroes of today who love God   and neighbor by feeding the hungry and clothing the naked while enduring hardships and persecution.  We should share these stories because like all good stories do, they ultimately point hearts and imaginations to the Greatest Story of All.  For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.  This Breakpoint was originally published 1.3.17. 

Louie Giglio wraps up the current collection of talks, Everybody, inviting people to be a part of the Church family instead of just attending. VERSES // Romans 16 —#faith #christian #sermon #passioncity #passioncityatlanta #atlanta #passioncitychurch #atlantachurch #christianity #Jesus #God — With Passion City Online, you can join us every Sunday live at 9:30a and 11:45a, and our gatherings are available on-demand starting at 7p! Join us at https://passioncitychurch.com — Subscribe to our channel to see more messages from Passion City Church: https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurch1 — Looking for content for your Kids? Subscribe to our Passion Kids Channel: https://passion.link/passionkidsonline — If you would like to give to our house, visit https://passioncitychurch.com/give/ — Check out Passion's books, music, and more at https://passionresources.com/ — At Passion City Church, we believe that because God has displayed the ultimate sacrifice in Jesus, our response to that in worship must be extravagant. It is our privilege, and our created purpose, to reflect God's Glory to Him through our praise, our sacrifice, and our song. — Follow Passion City Church: https://www.instagram.com/passioncity/ Follow Louie Giglio: https://www.instagram.com/louiegiglioPassion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C.

This meditation involves the story and stories of Mankind, the purpose of our incarnation and the opportunity presenting itself now. The Sumarians, the Bible, the Egyptians and Yogis all explain why we are here on this Earth, for those who are ready.  More at Enlightenment Television Steven's books are on Amazon   

Today, we hear the grand finale of ’THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD’. An intense message from Pastor Jeff, that he hopes opens your eyes to the influence of evil forces over culture and society....Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Pastor Jeff brings the final message from his sermon series, Under The Influence. He concludes this series, sharing the message of hope of the greatest story ever told.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning: our final Dorothy McGuire episode contains very little Dorothy McGuire in our discussion of the films, although we also compare our Top 10 performances and give a final analysis of how her career was shaped by its cultural moment. However, we still find lots to talk about in the oddball final feature films in which she appeared, particularly George Stevens' The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), a Diatessaron or harmonizing of the Christian New Testament Gospels. We discuss what Stevens chooses to emphasize and de-emphasize in the life of Jesus and the effectiveness or otherwise of his choice of actors. Then we turn our attention (briefly) to Flight of the Doves (1971), a British children's movie showcasing a multicultural Ireland, notable for its ham actor villain, a curious ressentiment figure portrayed by Ron Moody. Time Codes: 0h 00m 45s:    THE GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD (1965) [dir. George Stevens]             0h 33m 52s:    FLIGHT OF THE DOVES (1971) [dir. Ralph Nelson] 0h 43m 53s:    Requiem for Dorothy McGuire and Host Top Tens   +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: “Sunday” by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – “Making America Strange Again” * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

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In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, Jesus tells the story of a widow and an unjust judge, two unlikely characters in order to teach us both how to pray and how to have hope. Through the use of contrast, we see how much more God is willing and able to respond to our pleas.  ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

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The best of Cedric Maxwell's funniest stories, including the toughest player he had to guard, the Draymond Green beef, and the worst date ever in Part 2 of this hilarious series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for this captivating episode of 'Plain English with Pastor Jay' as we unearth the transformative power of personal encounters with Jesus. In this message, Pastor Jay teaches on the profound shift that faith-infused experiences can bring to the lives of those around you. Don't miss this exploration of 'The Second Greatest Story Ever Told,' where your narrative intersects with the transformative grace of Jesus. ⁠Support the Show⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plain-english/message

The second greatest story ever told is your story!

The Black Effect Presents... No Ceilings! Glasses Malone discusses the 10 Greatest Stories in Hip Hop, the impact, the reverence for those songs and why they hold their place in the history of hip hop culture. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Rate, subscribe, comment and share. Follow NC on IG @GlassesLocSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salvation comes through trusting Jesus.But have you considered how He's trusting us as well?Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn how Jesus is counting on you to fulfill His mission.Scripture Used in Today's Message2 Corinthians 5:11, 18-21Who do you know that needs to hear today's message? Go ahead and forward this to them along with a prayer that God will use it in their life.To become a TSCM Ministry Partner, click herehttps://www.tomthepreacher.com/supportTo find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TicTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher Have you read my book, "Takin' it to Their Turf"?If not, you may request a copy on my website, www.TomthePreacher.comWe send a copy to anyone who donates to our ministry, but if you can't do so, simply request a copy by sending us an email.************ Do you want to have all your sins forgiven and know God personally? *********Check out my video "The Bridge Diagram" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Kjwrlind8&t=1sCheck out my website, www.TomthePreacher.com, to learn more about my ministry and sign up for my daily email. And make sure to request a copy of my book, Takin' it to Their Turf, when you visit my website.Check out my videos on this channel to learn how to answer tough questions challenging our faith.

They say, that great things come to those that wait. Part 2, is everything you all waited for. Skateboarding LEGEND- KRIS Markovich, lays his story on the line. And, folks- you do not want to miss this!! Easily, one of the most gripping interviews I've done in 28yrs of journalism. Cannot begin to thank this gentleman enough. Without further ado.. One of the greatest skateboarders, ever. With the greatest story, never told. Much love, Kris.- Clyde Singleton

Welcome back! This week, after the normal Rigmarole, walking, melons, and the Greatest Story Ever! Ron asks if sports have been outgrown; Chris brings up if we would become a robot. As always please like, subscribe and share with your friends. Come join the discussions on the Discord Channel (https://discord.gg/TbxA7gcUky) and follow us on Twitter, @cltruitt22. Thanks and take care! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-truitt/support

Glasses Malone discusses the 10 Greatest Stories in Hip Hop, the impact, the reverence for those songs and why they hold their place in the history of hip hop culture. Tune in and comment in the socials below. Rate, subscribe, comment and share. Follow NC on IG @GlassesLocSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In week 5 of our sermon series, Uner The Influence, Pastor Jeff concludes this series witht the hope of the greatest story ever told.Did you decide to follow Jesus after listening to this? Let us help you get started on your journey at https://oneandall.church/jesus Join our global online community https://discord.gg/vvrwf6N Sign up to receive weekly content from ONE&ALL straight to your inbox | http://bit.ly/oneandallemailAsk us a question! Email media@oneandall.church

Miroslav Volf, the Croatian theologian, has written “Forgiveness flounders because I exclude the enemy from the community of humans and exclude myself from the community of sinners.” But how do we specifically find the resources to forgive others, especially when we've been extremely hurt by another person? In this sermon, find the answer as we look at the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

"We are all 'wannabe' God killers." Acts 13:14-41

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe concludes our series in talking about how believing the greatest story naturally leads us into walking out the great commission.  We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe continues our series by discussing three distinctives of the Jesus Follower: worship, prayer, and fellowship. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.  

On today's show, I gushed over my hero, my 21 year old niece for proving to just about everybody that you can do anything you want. Past means nothing. Here's a link to the rad story from The Record-Eagle about my Megan :  https://www.record-eagle.com/news/local_news/opening-up-tc-high-grad-earns-diploma-after-years-without-schooling/article_3ed71194-0167-11ee-b1b8-5b469d5d6d57.html?utm_campaign=blox&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR1Wkqc_X4wDygW2ZCLh2ZYh3xCEixtkaiX0JiK4um7Kn9SajKMG71gWQdIAlso, The Word Of The Day, some fun old-fangled words that nobody except me uses anymore, and a bunch more rambly nonsense aka #whatthehelleverything If you're enjoying the content and want to check out some more podcasts and maybe consider downloading an episode or two on Spotify for a ridiculous commute or a road trip. Please like and subscribe and if you dig the podcast, there's an entire world of past (and future) episodes to dig through. Some of 'em are actually good!!!https://www.patreon.com/We3smiths Spotify Rock Radar / Stoner Reaction Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23JV982jY8qTrTKpw0lXXg?si=c7097dcf1fc046d8Also, check out my other social media links Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SmittyOnDuhInternetPrivate Facebook group where I share more content and a growing community- Smitty's SmitHole Slipper Club (Slippers not required but encouraged) https://www.facebook.com/groups/we3smithsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hungoversmitty/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HungoverSmittySpotify Rock Radar / Stoner Reaction Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/23JV982jY8qTrTKpw0lXXg?si=c7097dcf1fc046d8Support the show

There were concerts all over the place! A ton of Utah Ronin went to the MatchBox 20'show and the Chic/Duran Duran concert, including Chris and Crockett!!! We'll get a full review of the show from both of them! By the way, Crockett is still trying to figure out who Chic is!!!Chandler had a very intimate moment in a Barnes and Noble bathroom in Vegas!! His life will NEVER BE THE SAME!!!!What band do you love that you used to hate!? We'll find out in the Chunga Poll Shout Out! Gregg is going to showcase another fantastic 80's movie that you may have forgotten about AND It's time for a new round of Headline D&D!!! LISTEN NOW!!!!

There were concerts all over the place! A ton of Utah Ronin went to the MatchBox 20'show and the Chic/Duran Duran concert, including Chris and Crockett!!! We'll get a full review of the show from both of them! By the way, Crockett is still trying to figure out who Chic is!!!Chandler had a very intimate moment in a Barnes and Noble bathroom in Vegas!! His life will NEVER BE THE SAME!!!!What band do you love that you used to hate!? We'll find out in the Chunga Poll Shout Out! Gregg is going to showcase another fantastic 80's movie that you may have forgotten about AND It's time for a new round of Headline D&D!!! LISTEN NOW!!!!

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe concludes our series by diving talking about the importance of modeling our view of the world, our worldview, after Jesus. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

By Jorge de Campos in Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX - May 28, 2023 - The Mystery of God to bring many sons to glory is revealed by God's Holy Days in their seasons. Within that great plan of God He predetermined that He would have some to be first, according to the good pleasure of His will. This sermon looks at the firstfruits of the Spirit and how that symbolism is completely fulfilled by the day of Pentecost.

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Care and Prayer Pastor Kelsey Weller concludes our series by diving into the fourth and final act of the story: restoration. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Legendary sci fi author, astrophysicist, and NASA advisor David Brin rejoins the Futurists for a special first anniversary show. Topics include: Wall Street's insatiable AIs, Karl Marx and capitalism, the magic of competition, Hollywood tropes, self-preventing prophecies, the flaw in Asimov's laws of robotics and hope for a positive sum game. Robert TercekFounder of The Futurists NetworkRobertTercek.com

Legendary sci fi author, astrophysicist, and NASA advisor David Brin rejoins the Futurists for a special first anniversary show. Topics include: Wall Street's insatiable AIs, Karl Marx and capitalism, the magic of competition, Hollywood tropes, self-preventing prophecies, the flaw in Asimov's laws of robotics and hope for a positive sum game. 

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Adult Discipleship Pastor Seth Battista continues our series by diving into the third act of the story: redemption. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Parker Webster - Galatians 4:4-5

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Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe continues our series by diving into the second act of the story: fall. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.

Knowing the story we are living in will help us understand the story we are living out. In our new series, “The Greatest Story,” we are zooming out and taking a look at God's grand 4-part story that covers the entire arc of scripture and continues into the lives we're living out today. In today's message, Lead Pastor Grant Bruscoe opens up the series taking a look at the first act in the story: creation. We'd love to connect with you! Fill out our online connect card here: https://summitspokane.churchcenter.com Visit https://summitchurchnw.com/kids-online for our Sunday Kids experience! For more resources and info on upcoming events visit our website, https://summitchurchnw.com.  

What purpose do stories serve us? Are they even practical and useful in daily living? Following Paul and Barnabas' ministry at Antioch, Steve uncovers how God has a plan and His plan is a story—the greatest story that is good news to all of mankind.

What purpose do stories serve us? Are they even practical and useful in daily living? Following Paul and Barnabas' ministry at Antioch, Steve uncovers how God has a plan and His plan is a story—the greatest story that is good news to all of mankind.

The Utah Jazz season has come to an end but not before Will Hardy told one of the great stories of all time about the day he got his Golden State Warriors friend arrested after the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors Locked On Jazz Podcast