The Story that Writes Us Podcast

Latest Episodes
A Coke and a Smile: An Interview with Corporate Leader Preston Poore – Ep. 11
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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