DTS Chapel - Teach Truth. Love Well. What is Your Story?
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Nov 12, 2024 Dr. Jason Wiese-Poppy, an Assistant Professor of Educational Ministries and Leadership and former Navy chaplain, discusses the power of storytelling, especially among veterans. He highlights how sharing untold stories can bridge connections and honor sacrifices. The conversation emphasizes personal choices and faith in crafting life narratives, using biblical Gideon as a metaphor for leadership and personal struggles. Wiese-Poppy urges listeners to reflect on their own stories and the legacy they wish to create.
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Showing Gratitude to Veterans
- Show gratitude to veterans by supporting veteran empowerment groups or offering practical help.
- Sit down with a veteran and ask them to share their story, as this shows genuine appreciation.
The Power of Stories
- Stories are powerful not just for the listener, but also for the teller, offering a chance for reflection and sharing.
- Our life stories aren't defined by single events, but by the accumulation of daily decisions and choices over time.
Gideon's 300
- Gideon, in Judges 7, faced the Midianite army with only 300 men after God reduced his army from 32,000.
- This seemingly impossible task highlights the importance of faith in overcoming overwhelming odds.