In this engaging discussion, Tyler Staton, author and lead pastor of Bridgetown Church, sheds light on how scripture anchors us through life's struggles. He emphasizes the Bible as a cohesive narrative and its transformative storytelling power. Topics include the difference between pleasure and joy, and how genuine fulfillment emerges from meaningful connections. Tyler also dives into vulnerability and redemption, highlighting the importance of sharing our authentic stories to foster deeper relationships with God and each other.
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First Bible Memory
Tyler Staton's first memory of the Bible involved a humorous misunderstanding of Genesis.
His childhood laughter at Adam and Eve's nakedness led to his father's frustration.
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Bible as Adventure
At 13, prayer transformed Staton's view of the Bible from serious to adventurous.
It became a portal to another world, not for escape, but for deeper engagement with reality.
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Starting Points
Start with Matthew or John for engaging introductions to Jesus's life and teachings.
Follow with James for practical guidance on living well.
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The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding Narrative of Scripture
The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding Narrative of Scripture
Alan Emerson
Adam Cox
Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools
Tyler Staton
In 'Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools,' Tyler Staton invites readers to trade their conceptions and misconceptions about prayer for a pure and powerful connection with God. The book uses biblical teaching, powerful storytelling, and insights on historic Christian practices to help readers overcome common roadblocks to prayer. It guides readers in expressing doubts and disappointments, discovering multiple postures of prayer, and understanding the wonder and mystery of prayer in everyday life. This book aims to help readers reopen the line of communication with their Creator and experience God's divine power anew.
In this episode we had the joy of talking with our friend Tyler Staton, author, lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland and National Director of 24-7 Prayer USA. We explore how Scripture anchors us in suffering, shapes our prayer lives and meets us in our most broken places.
“The God Story: Encountering Unfailing Love in the Unfolding narrative of Scripture”. Is a retelling of the Biblical story aimed to help those who are familiar with the Bible become increasingly fascinated and those unfamiliar take a slow curious journey into God’s unfailing love and purpose throughout history. If you are interested in checking out the book "The God Story" or the accompanying church resources and videos produced in partnership with 24-7 Prayer go to 24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/
Music from the song " Come Let Us Go" by Jonathan Helser and the Cageless Birds. Written to help raise funds & awareness for Hydrating Humanity, find out more on the YouTube page
The God Story 