Our Church Speaks Episode 1 - "For All the Saints"
Aug 19, 2024
The hosts delve into the inspiration behind their saints artwork, sparked by pandemic lockdowns. They explore the contrast between humility in saints and modern celebrity culture. The discussion highlights the importance of church history, showing how understanding past figures can inform contemporary faith. Notable topics include the origins of commemorating saints, the experiences of modern martyrs, and how reflecting on the hymn 'For All the Saints' connects listeners to a broader spiritual family. They emphasize the relevance of saints' stories in today's world.
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Art Sparked A Movement
- Ben created icon-style saint artwork during the pandemic to share historic Christian wisdom visually.
- The project grew online into a community that encouraged a book and devotional collaboration.
The 20-Minute Church History Challenge
- Ben and D.J. developed the idea for a 20-minute talk covering 2,000 years of church history during lockdown.
- That exercise helped Ben distill history into accessible profiles used in Our Church Speaks.
People Make History Relatable
- Telling church history through individual lives makes past Christians relatable and practically relevant.
- Personal stories help listeners see how historical faithfulness speaks into present challenges.