Belief: Reading the Bible as Story

In this opening episode of He Believed, Dennis and Levi introduce the heart behind the podcast: trusting the LORD as Abraham did and exploring the grand story of Scripture together. Dennis shares his passion for understanding and teaching the biblical narrative, while Levi joins the conversation with growing curiosity and a willingness to handle the technical side of things.This podcast exists to help listeners grow in knowing Jesus, primarily by learning to read the Bible with greater clarity and awareness of its overarching story. Rather than beginning with theological systems or denominational grids, we aim to start where Scripture presents itself—as a narrative centered on God’s covenant with Abraham, the history of Israel, and the fulfillment of that promise in the Jewish Messiah.As Gentiles grafted into Israel’s olive tree (Romans 11), we believe the story cannot be understood apart from its Jewish foundation. Drawing from Genesis 15:6 and Luke 24, we reflect on the central theme of belief—trusting what the LORD has spoken—as the key to entering and understanding the story.This episode lays the groundwork for where we’re headed and why the narrative of Scripture matters for all who believe.