Storyverse Podcast

S1 E13: Out of Eden

Genesis 4-5.
Two men. Two paths. Two choices. Two very different outcomes. In Genesis 4 & 5, we see what becomes of humanity once they leave the Garden of Eden. The story focuses in on two brothers. Both are given a choice either trust God or trust themselves. From their decision, we see two very different legacies. This leaves us with the question: which path will we take?
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Further Resources
Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd. How your feelings can be a pathway towards God or away.
Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis. Quote on how hell is locked from the inside.
 
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S1 E12: The First Gospel

Genesis 3:7-24.
What does God do when he walks in on utter sin? Many believe that God would erupt in anger or grow distant in apathy. Yet God does... what only God would do. In the midst of utter sin and chaos, God moves towards the brokenness. In Genesis 3, we see God's response to mankind's sin. He draws man out. He ask questions. Ultimately, he declares a promise that he will send a hero to make all things right again. In this episode we explore God's response to sin then and his response to our own sin today.
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Further Resources
Cs Lewis - Mere Christianity
 
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S1 E11: The Chaos Creature

Genesis 3:1-7.
At the height of shalom (the way it should be), mankind was fully connected with God and one another. In chapter 3, however, a new character is introduced... the chaos creature. In a few subtle statements, this serpent  deceives mankind into choosing life outside of God.  His tactics have not changed. So in this episode, we will study the tactics of our enemy so that we will be able to better resist him in our own lives.
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S1 E10: From Eden to Eden

Theme Episode.
In this episode we trace the theme of Eden through the biblical narrative. Eden represents God's space and human's space overlapping as God is fully with his people in a state of love, joy, and peace. Beginning in creation, climaxing in the cross, and culminating in eternity, Eden is one of the core themes of your Bible.  
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Further Resources
Bible Project - Ministry devoted to helping people see biblical themes throughout Scripture.
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S1 E9: At Home with God

Genesis 2:4-25.
What does it feel like to be "at home"? Calm. Peaceful. Restful. Joyful. When asked this question, people end up describing Eden. The Garden of Eden was where God’s space and humanity’s space overlapped. God's desire was to create a world for his image bearers to thrive as they co-created with him forever. As we look into Genesis 2, we see the ultimate picture of the world that was meant to be. A place for our souls to be at home with God.
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Further Resources
Eden Project - Ministry devoted to helping people be at home in the love of God.
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S1 E8: The Rest of God

Genesis 2:1-3.
The culmination of creation is not God doing, but God resting. God calls his people to mimic him by inviting them into the rest he offers. The hope of this episode is that we would learn what it means to rest in God as we see Jesus reclaiming rest in our lives. So be still and enter into the rest of God.
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Further Resources
Good and Beautiful God Series - Wonderful book to reclaim the right narratives about Jesus through soul care training.
Search for Significance - Finding your identity and worth solely based on how Jesus views you. 
BEMA Podcast - Where I first heard the idea of Sabbath being the center word of creation.
Rest of God - Reclaiming biblical sabbath as an attitude and an action.
Know your Gauges - Simple self-check on how your soul is doing.
 
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S1 E7: In His Image

Genesis 1:26-31.
What does it mean to be made in the image of God? At the height of God's creation, God made us to look like him in character, love like him in his compassion, and lead like him by co-creating this world with him. In this episode, we explore what it means to be human and the significance of bearing God's image in this world. 
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Further Resources
Bible Project - Where I first hear the illustration of the art studio of trash and light. 
Eden Project - Ancient cosmetology of the temple. 
Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis - Quoted in podcast.
Bible Doctrine, Wayne Grudem - List of communicable and incommunicable attributes of God.
 
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S1 E6: Form and Fullness

Genesis 1:1-25.
In the beginning, God created a world beaming with life and potential. Where there was formlessness, he creates from. Where this is void, he creates fullness and life. All of this is simply setting the stage for his image bearers to flourish. The creation account in Genesis 1 is a poem designed to show you the creativity, power, and love of God. In this episode we explore, not just creation, but what creation shows us about the heart of our Creator.
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Further Resources
Orthodoxy - G.K. Chesterton 
Bible Project - Where I first heard the illustration about two different answers to "How did the movie start?"
 
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S1 E5: God of Creation

Genesis 1:1-3.
Creation is not mainly about creation. Creation is about the God of creation. Creation is a canvas where we see the character of God. In the first three verses of Genesis, God introduces himself as singularly sovereign over the universe. God uses this immense power to move towards chaos to create order. The same God who said "Let there be light" is the same God who is still shining a light in our own hearts in order for us to see the glory of Christ.
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Further Resources
Magicians Nephew - C.S. Lewis opening book to the Chronicles of Narnia
Ben Stuart - Who first taught me the book of Genesis. Former Director of Breakway ministires. Current Lead Pastor of Passion City D.C.
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S1 E4: Invited In

Before light was light, time was time, and space was space, God simply was. In this episode, we explore what God was doing and what God was thinking before he said, "Let there be light." Here we will see the heart of God as we discover the purpose of creation. Creation is God's invitation to us to know and love him. So let's begin the story where it actually begins, with God's heart to invite us into his love.
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Further Resources
Weight of Glory - C.S. Lewis
The Trinity - Augustine
On the Trinity - Johnathan Edwards
Divine Sovereignty - Charles Spurgeon
 
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