Bridgetown Audio Podcast

Genesis - The Father of Nations

Sep 1, 2025
Dave Lomas, a pastor and spiritual leader, dives into the transformative journey of Abraham and Sarah, exploring God's call and the challenges of faith. He shares his personal struggles with dyslexia, highlighting how divine calling transcends societal limits. The conversation also addresses human failure and God's redemption, illustrating the legacy of faith that impacts generations. Additionally, Lomas encourages listeners to balance entrepreneurial success with nurturing family relationships, emphasizing the importance of community investment and long-term legacies.
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INSIGHT

Potential Comes From God's Word

  • The podcast reframes God's call as originating potential, not human potentiality.
  • The life God calls for depends on God's word-seed and receptive hearts, not prior human ability.
ANECDOTE

Dyslexia And Public Reading Fears

  • Dave shares lifelong dyslexia and fear of public reading to explain empathy for scripture readers.
  • He describes practicing pronunciations with his wife and sometimes asking ChatGPT for help.
INSIGHT

Barrenness Sets The Stage For Rescue

  • Genesis 1–11 shows progressive human decline culminating in barrenness and despair.
  • That bleakness sets the stage for God's unexpected life-giving intervention in chapter 12.
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