Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life Why Tell Stories?
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Jun 18, 2025 Explore the intricate ties between storytelling and faith, particularly for actors and writers. Discover how narratives shape personal and worldviews, celebrating the complexity of morality in storytelling. Delve into the moral quandaries faced by artists and the importance of self-awareness. Examine how biblical wisdom connects with work and enhances fulfillment. Dive into the emotional landscape of acting, highlighting resilience amidst rejection and the supportive role of community.
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Bill T. Jones and O'Connor's Grace
- Bill T. Jones, a secular liberal artist, was deeply moved by Flannery O'Connor's overtly Christian short story about grace and forgiveness.
- Despite opposing the Christian worldview, he chose to adapt this story because of its overwhelming narrative power.
Story Structure Basics
- Stories require a disruption; life must be knocked off balance to create a compelling narrative.
- Protagonists strive to restore balance while antagonists oppose them, forming the essence of any story.
Worldviews Are Master Narratives
- Humans attach meaning to life events only by framing them within a storyline involving good and bad forces.
- This necessity leads every worldview to identify protagonists and antagonists to explain reality.
