God‘s Story Podcast

Brent Siddall
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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.

  1. 17h ago

    Matt Rusten – Pastoring For Monday

    Work matters to God.  Does it matter to the church? Brent talks with Matt Rusten who has a new IVP book called ‘Pastoring for Monday: Help Your Congregation Integrate Faith and Work’. Matt is president of Made to Flourish and editor in chief of Common Good magazine.  He regularly speaks and writes in the areas of faith, work and economics.  (0:35) Faith and our work; (1:30) Vocation; (2:20) The point of work; (3:10) The Biblical account of work; (5:00) Restoration through work; (7:30) How our work shapes us; (9:50) Preparing for hard issues at work; (12:45) Pastors and work; (14:15) Preaching about work; (17:10) Small groups; (19:40) Supporting people looking for work; (21:45) Disenchantment with work; (25:35) Vocational restlessness. Links mentioned in this episode: www.madetoflourish.org/team/matt-rusten www.ivpress.com/pastoring-for-monday Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  2. 3d ago

    Becky McCoy – In the Company of the Weary

    Do grief, burnout and mental health challenges leaving you feeling disconnected from your faith? Brent talks with Becky McCoy about her new Kregel Publications book ‘In the Company of the Weary: Ten Gentle Spiritual Practices for Your Tired Soul’. Becky is a writer, retreat leader, and spiritual director.  She works for the Brian Dagle Foundation and she is the podcast host of ‘Sucker Punched’.  She earned her master of arts in Christian Theology and spiritual formation from Regent University and is pursuing a doctor of ministry in spiritual formation and care.  (1:00) Burnout and grief; (3:00) Mystics; (6:00) Art; (9:40) Labyrinths; (11:40) Silence; (13:00) Icons; (14:30) An examen; (16:20) Pilgrimage; (17:30) Story; (21:45) Curiosity. Links mentioned in this episode: beckylmccoy.com www.amazon.com/Company-Weary-Gentle-Spiritual-Practices/dp/0825455715 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  3. Jul 17

    Robert Joustra – Christ and Covenant in Global Politics

    Does Christianity have anything to say about global justice for modern nation states? Brent talks with Robert Joustra about his new IVP book ‘Christ and Covenant in Global Politics’. Robert is Professor of Politics and Spoelhof Chair at Calvin University.  He’s the author and editor of a number of books.   (0:45) The meaning of justice; (2:15) The ordering of loves; (5:30) Jesus and law; (10:20) The church and international justice; (12:20) The modern state – where did it come from? (17:30) Covenant; (23:30) Global government; (26:45) War Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com/Christ-Covenant-Global-Politics-International/dp/151400786X Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  4. Jul 14

    Carl Teichrib – Game of Gods

    What is the changing nature of Western civilization and where are we headed? Brent talks with Carl Teichrib about his book ‘Game of Gods: The Temple of Man in the Age of Re-Enchantment’. Carl is a researcher, writer and lecturer focusing on the paradigm shift sweeping the Western world.  From 2007 until 2015 he edited the magazine ‘Forcing Change’ documenting and detailing the world revolution underway.  (0:45) The changing nature of the West; (2:25) The New Age movement; (4:15) A youth conference; (6:00) Oneness; (9:40) The 1960’s; (14:15) Christianity and the West; (16:00) The French Revolution; (18:20) Individualism; (20:15) Communism; (22:00) The esoteric; (23:45) Eastern philosophy and drugs; (28:20) The green movement and nature; (31:00) Paganism. Links mentioned in this episode: www.forcingchange.org /www.gameofgods.ca Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  5. Jul 10

    Jennifer Trafton – If Only We Could See

    Who was artist and missionary Lilias Trotter? Brent talks with Jennifer Trafton about her new B and H book ‘If Only We Could See: Reimagining Creativity, Compassion, and Calling through the Extraordinary Life of Lilias Trotter’. Jennifer has been a regular conference speaker, writer, teacher, editor and illustrator for the Nashville based Rabbit Room creative community for over a decade.  Her novels for children have received multiple award nominations.   (0:55) Lilias Trotter; (2:15) Her paintings; (5:35) Childhood; (9:00) John Ruskin; (11:05) Missionary work; (15:20) North Africa; (19:00) Jerusalem; (22:00) Lily’s writings. Links mentioned in this episode: jennifer-trafton.squarespace.com/about-me www.amazon.com/Only-Could-See-Reimagining-Extraordinary/dp/1087784522 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  6. Jul 9 ·  Bonus

    Special Bonus Episode – Hannah Long on Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’

    Would the existence of aliens change your beliefs about God? Brent discusses Spielberg’s latest movie ‘Disclosure Day’ with passionate cinephile, Hannah Long. Hannah writes cultural commentary and film criticism for a number of publications including ‘The Despatch’, ‘Angelus News’, ‘The Bulwark’, ‘First Things’ and ‘Christianity Today’. (0:30) Spielberg and aliens; (3:10) A thriller; (4:55) The cast; (5:30) John Williams; (6:10) Faith and religion; (10:15) Alien disclosure; (11:00) Christian imagery; (14:00) Nature and animals; (19:00) Pentecost; (20:15) Noah; (22:15) Truth and revelation; (22:55) Margaret and Daniel; (24:15) Jane; (25:20) Hugo. Links mentioned in this episode: thedispatch.com/article/steven-spielbergs-disclosure-day-wonder/ Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes. https://liquidedge.co.nz/

  7. Jul 7

    Brian Brock Creatureliness Part One

    In what ways are human beings creatures? Brent talks with Brian Brock about his Baker Books book ‘Joining Creation’s Praise: A Theological Ethic of Creatureliness’. Brian holds a personal Chair in Moral and Political Theology.  He joined the University of Aberdeen following postdoctoral studies at the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nurnberg and a doctorate in Christian Ethics at King’s College London. Brian is the author of a number of books.  (0:50) Humans as creatures; (1:40) Feeling at home; (2:45) Is creation all there is? (3:35) The church complicit in secularization? (4:50) Psalm 33 and creatureliness; (6:00) Genesis and Israel; (7:15) Creatureliness in Genesis; (8:45) Knowing creation in a creaturely manner; (10:50) Listening to God in certain ways; (13:40) Map-making accounts of the Christian faith; (16:00) Transformed creatures; (18:30) Freedom as creatures; (19:30) The Holy Spirit and creatures. Links mentioned in this episode: www.amazon.com.au/Joining-Creations-Praise-Theological-Creatureliness/dp/1540963268 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

  8. Jul 3

    Sean Cortopassi The Way Ahead

    ‘Do you struggle with doubt in a noisy, uncertain world? You’re not alone and there is a way ahead’. Brent talks with Dr Sean Cortopassi about his new Redemption Press book ‘The Way Ahead: Walking Together in Faith Through the Spiritual Trials of Our Time’. Sean has served more than 16 years in federal service, including leadership roles focused on mission impact and public service.  He’s an ordained non-denominational Christian minister with a Doctorate in Theology and an MS in Political Science and Cybersecurity.   (1:05) Ministry and Cybersecurity; (2:30) Faith doesn’t always roar; (4:55) Doubt; (8:50) Growing in faith; (11:40) Jesus; (13:55) The Hypostatic Union; (19:00) Post-modern spirituality; (22:10) The media; (25:10) Jesus in the media; (27:00) Spiritual Transformation. Links mentioned in this episode: scortopassi.com/about/ www.amazon.com/Way-Ahead-Walking-Together-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B0GKKHJPSX Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: godsstorypodcast@gmail.com godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.

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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.

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  • Creator
    Brent Siddall
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    518
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