In this episode Alain and Adam spoke with Dr. Johannes Hartl, theologian, author, speaker and student of philosophy who founded the Augsburg House of Prayer in the south of Germany in 2005 where both Catholics and Protestants have prayed continuously for more than 13 years. They enjoyed a conversation around how the God Story weaves together the beauty of God, the longing of culture, night and day prayer, a new ecology for the human heart and ecumenical engagement between catholic and protestants. “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 pageLinks:DR JOHANNES HARTL- YouTube &  johanneshartl.orgTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

In this episode Adam had a conversation with Abby Van Peursem about a life-changing encounter with Jesus during a teaching week of the God Story. Previously an engineering student from Michigan she felt compelled to moved to a rural area of Zambia called Choma to do Kingdom development work with a ministry called Poetice. Abby captures the unique nature of Scripture in story form as universally accessible and transformative and its impact in the community through providing clean water, sports ministry, care for those in prison and generous welcome into the church spiritual family.  “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 pageLinks:POETICE- poetice.orgTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

In this episode Adam spoke to Ralf Neumann, who encountered Jesus in a nine month journey through the God Story at a discipleship school in his early 20’s. Together with his closest friends Ralf and his wife intentionally moved to one of the most disinvested communities in Germany to establish Polylux, a non-profit charity and social welfare organization, which is situated on the Datzeberg – a housing estate in Neubrandenburg. We explore the story of how they translated and contextualized the God Story for their community in video form and have embodied it through a myriad of ways and community projects.“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 pageLinks:POLYLUX- polyluxev.deTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

In this episode Adam had the joy of talking with Melissa Helser. Melissa is a songwriter, worship leader, discipler and the co-founder of the Cageless Birds and 18 inch journey in North Carolina. They talk honestly about pain and suffering through the seasons of our soul and the God who faithfully stays with us through it all. “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 pageLinks:Jonathan David & MELISSA HELSER- www.jonathanhelser.comTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

In this episode Adam talks to Olivier Kavutse about his story of Surviving a genocide in Rwanda as a 9 year old boy. Olivier has discovered his identity as a Beloved Son in the God Story and as an artist has translated that message into life giving music and action to bring “beauty for ashes” in his home nation and beyond. This conversation is about the powerful hope held out in the gospel of Jesus to meet us and transform us no matter what we have experienced or witnessed and the miracle of forgiveness to heal.  “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 pageLinks:BEAUTY FOR ASHES-  beautyforashesrwanda.comTHE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

Join Pete Greig, the visionary founder of the 24-7 Prayer movement and author, as he discusses the life-changing impact of scripture today. He shares personal stories illustrating how God's word offers comfort and resilience during life's trials. Greig emphasizes engaging with the Bible through methods like Lectio Divina, nurturing a deeper faith journey. The conversation also addresses the challenges younger generations face in connecting with scripture, advocating for a moral framework rooted in biblical truth.

In this episode Adam had a conversation with his friend Jonathan Tremaine Thomas. JT is the founder of Civil Righteousness which exists to see reconciliation and restoration through spiritual, cultural, and economic renewal. They talked candidly about his story and calling to racial healing and justice, shaped by the biblical narrative and the gift of reading and interpreting scripture in community across cultures.“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 pageLinks:CIVIL RIGHTEOUSNESS - Information and action https://www.civilrighteousness.org/THE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

In this episode Adam has a conversation with Mary, a medical nurse and mother of four with a masters degree in Humanitarian Disaster Leadership who is seeing women powerfully discover God through scripture and holistic care amidst the refugee crisis, financial collapse and severe oppression in the Middle East. Mary shares stories of the Spirit’s work through scripture and loving relationships in helping women move from diminishment and trauma to dignity, healing and purpose. “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 pageLinks:THE GOD STORY- Church resources and videos 24-7prayer.com/godstoryresources/COME LET US GO- Listen, learn, donate youtube.com/watch?v=g9Gbx2JGCoY

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.

A short trailer to let you know that we have a brand new podcast coming your way. In the next few weeks we plan to release episode 1 and then share more with you over the rest of the year as we have conversations with our friends from all over the world on how their lives have been shaped by the scripture and what it’s looked like for them to step into the God Story. Join us as we share stories of some of our favorite people and explore more of our favorite book - the bible- with all of you. Be sure to subscribe to this podcast to stay informed on each new episode as it becomes available. For more information on the book and accompanying resources go to: 24-7prayer.com/resource/the-god-story/