The Story that Writes Us Podcast

The Story that Writes Us Podcast


Latest Episodes

A Coke and a Smile: An Interview with Corporate Leader Preston Poore – Ep. 11
September 08, 2022

Preston Poore spent a career working in the consumer products industry, capped by more than 20 years with Coca-Cola Company. It was during the second half of his tenure at Coke that a transformation took place. A radical shift happened in his heart, and

A Football Story – Ep. 10
September 01, 2022

It's football season! And for those of us who are fans, we're not just watching the score. We're following story lines, lines that are etched deep. Where does this come from? Why do we care so much? And what does this have to say about God? A panel of exp

The Faith Journey Thus Far: Three College Kids – Ep. 9
August 25, 2022

Season 2, Episode 1 Reports don't look good. Young people are fleeing organized religion and faith in droves. Church attendance post-Covid has not recovered. The "Rise of the Nones" - people who check "none" on forms asking for their religious affiliation

Podcast Update!
June 22, 2022

Eight episodes in, and we're taking a little break! So enjoy this brief update on the podcast. In it, I read emails and encouragements that have come in, make a call to share this podcast with others, and give an invitation to help shape the podcast by em

My Summer in Kyiv – Ep. 8
June 16, 2022

In 1992, I traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine with a campus ministry. This podcast is the audio of a sermon I delivered just a few weeks ago, recounting what I saw and experienced on this trip. Photos that I reference in the sermon are below. And for the full expe

Stories Heal Trauma – an Interview with Stacey Conard – Ep. 7
June 09, 2022

Can stories play a part in healing? Trauma is a reality for many people. And we're often unequipped to know how to respond when we see it in others. More than 300,000 kids have been in a school when a shooting took place since Columbine. Let that sink in.

Clown Blood Runs Deep: an Interview with Steve Hogue – Ep. 6
June 02, 2022

Steve Hogue did what many children dream of doing: He ran off and joined the circus. And not just any circus, but The Greatest Show on Earth. He became a clown with Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. This podcast is about story telling in its ma

Chef Darin Leonardson on Food as a Return to Eden – Ep. 5
May 26, 2022

Darin Leonardson is an amazing chef. He has helmed the kitchens at gourmet restaurants in Seattle, ran the kitchens in 5 different buildings across Google’s campus, and now works as a consultant and menu designer for seniors. And he loves to serve. He get

Both/And - An Interview with Jason Moore - Ep. 4
May 19, 2022

In a world of rapid cultural and technological change, how do we faithfully worship and share the good news of Jesus Christ? The global pandemic brought online worship of thousands of congregations to homes and people for the first time. To build on the

How to Think Like A Five Year Old: An Interview with Len Wilson - Ep. 3
May 11, 2022

Dr. Len Wilson is one of the smartest thinkers and communicators I know. He's also quick to laugh and is always a delight to talk to. A conversation with Len is always fascinating. A few years back, Len wrote a book called Think Like A Five-Year-Old, whic