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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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.
Use The Book As A Practical Resource
- Preorder the Our Church Speaks book to access artwork, biographies, and devotions that connect saints to today.
- Use the book's short profiles to quickly reframe what church history can teach you.
Saints Counter Celebrity Culture
- Modern culture prizes celebrity and visibility as goals, shifting motives from vocation to recognition.
- Saints model hidden, virtue-driven service and counter that celebrity impulse.