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The Everyday Story

by Benjamin Armstrong

Join Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong as they explore how to read the story of Scripture, live in it well, and learn from others who have lived in it well. New Episodes will be released every other Tuesday.

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Episodes

  1. Uncle Abram to the Rescue (Genesis 13–14)

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the dramatic story of Abram rescuing Lot and his family.

  2. Who Is My Sister? (Genesis 12:10-13:1)

    Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstong as they discuss Abram and Sarai's journey into Egypt.

  3. The Abrahamic Covenant

    Join as we learn how to understand the importance and significance of the Abrahamic Covenant.

  4. The Call of Abram (Genesis 12:1-9)

    Join us as we look at the initial call of Abram.

  5. The Story to Abraham (Genesis 1–11)

    Join us as we look at the opening chapters of Genesis and they prepare us for the story of Abraham.

  6. Welcome Back!

    Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they discuss their summer and what the next series will be for season 7 of the TES!

  7. Everyday Story Clips Episode 4

    Join us as we discuss how the theme of Jeremiah can help us live well in the Story today.

  8. Everyday Story Clips Episode 3

    Join us as we discuss how to read an OT prophet well.

  9. Everyday Story Clips Episode 2

    Join us as we discuss our week and how the story applies to what we've been learning.

  10. Everyday Story Clips Episode 1

    Catch up with us as we talk about the new year, the new format, and our plans for the future!

  11. 05.15 - Read Well: Matthew 24-26

    Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they talk about the second to last section of the Gospel of Matthew

  12. 05.14 - Read Well: Matthew 19-23 (Part 2)

    Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they continue the conversation in these Gospel text.

  13. 05.13 - Read Well: Matthew 19-23 (Part 1)

    Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they discuss a controversial text in the Gospel of Matthew.

  14. 05.12 - Read Well: Matthew 18-19

    Join Dr. Jack and Ben as they discuss the fourth discourse in Matthew's Gospel.

  15. 05.11 - Live Well: Matthew 14-17 Follow-up

    In this episode, join Dr. Jack and Ben as they discuss what the rock of the church is, and how we should interpret and live in light of Jesus' instructions and conversations through the section of Matthew 14-17.

  16. 05.10 - Read Well: Matthew 14-17

    Join us in this episode as Dr. Jack and Ben work through a longer section of narrative in Matthew's Gospel and see the rising tension between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day.

  17. 05.09 - Read Well: Matthew 13

    Join us today as we continue our series in Matthew, focusing on Jesus' third discourse

  18. 05.08 - Read Well: Matthew 11-12

    Join us today as we continue our study in the Gospel of Matthew.

  19. 05.07 - Read Well: Matthew 10-11

    Join us as we discuss the second discourse in Matthew's gospel. Jesus says some things to the disciples that can be difficult to understand in our day. Join us as we learn to read this section of the story well.

  20. 05.06 - Read Well: Matthew 8-10

    Join us as we discuss a miracle-filled passage. Jesus proves his divinity to his detractors, while showing us about the nature of the kingdom he has just laid out in the Sermon on the Mount.

  21. Christmas Greeting

    Merry Christmas!

  22. 05.05 Live Well: Prayer and Worry

    Join us as we discuss the specific topics of prayer and worry from the Sermon on the Mount.

  23. 05.04 Read Well: The Sermon on the Mount

    Join Dr. Jack and Ben as they discuss how to read some of Jesus' most well known words.

  24. 05.03 Read Well: Baptism and Temptation

    In this episode, Jack and Ben discuss the surprises and meaning in the narratives of Jesus' baptism and his subsequent temptation in the desert. Join us as we learn what the nature of this "Kingdom of Heaven" looks like.

  25. 05.02 Read Well: The First Narrative

    Join us as we discuss the first few narrative scenes that open Matthew's Gospel.

  26. 05.01 Read Well: Intro to the Gospel of Matthew

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben discuss why the Gospel of Matthew is next, what are some interesting things to be on the lookout for, and what our structure will be for studying this amazing gospel.

  27. Learn Well: Applying Joshua

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to think about applying the themes and message of Joshua in our culture today.

  28. Read Well/Learn Well: The Themes of Joshua/Mission Pathways Pt. 1

    In this episode, the guys discuss an article that makes a case that online church should end now, look into the themes of Joshua, and hear the first segment of the story of Dr. Ebert's parents.

  29. Read Well: Looking Ahead to Joshua

    In this episode, we get back to posting regularly and looking towards what the future will hold.

  30. Read Well: Warfare & Joshua

    In this episode, Jack and Ben talk about how to read warfare in the story of Joshua.

  31. Reading Well: Joshua and Land

    In this episode, Jack, Andrew, and Ben look at why Israel and their land is seemingly always in the news, then we look at the broad idea of land in the book of Joshua, and how Christians should begin to think about God, His people, and land today.

  32. Live Well: Leadership in Joshua and Leadership Troubles in the Church

    In this episode, Dr. Klem, Andrew, and Ben discuss leadership troubles in the church. Then, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the theme of leadership in the book of Joshua. Ultimately, the leadership commands given in the book are fulfilled in the life and story of Jesus Christ.

  33. Read & Live Well: Joshua 1:1-9 as a Summary; Fly Fishing and Recreation

    In this episode, Jack, Ben, and Andrew discuss recreation and living well in the story by enjoying the world God has made. Then Jack and Ben discuss how Joshua 1:1-9 serve as a table of contents, or a summary of what is to come in the book of Joshua.

  34. Read Well: Intro to Joshua & Ministry Stories

    In this episode, Dr. Klem, Andrew, and Ben discuss the story of Mars Hill and ministry stories in general. Then, in the second segment, Dr. Klem and Ben discuss what we need to know to approach the story of Joshua.

  35. Season 4 Preview

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong introduce Andrew Stroud to the Everyday Story Podcast and overview what will be coming up in season 4.

  36. Learn Well: Jack Campbell on Translating the Story

    In this episode, Dr. Klem interviews his nephew, Jack Campbell, who is preparing to go overseas to do translation work.

  37. Read Well: Jude

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong finish the one-chapter-letters of the Bible series with the letter from Jude. While this letter is short, there are many details to examine and many themes to see along the way.

  38. Read Well: 3 John

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to read 3 John well and how we should live today in light of its message.

  39. Read Well: 2 John

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk about the issues that affect how we read and understand the letter of 2 John. Living well in light of this letter can present some difficulties if we don't first read well.

  40. Read Well: Introducing the Short Letters of the New Testament

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong overview the next series on the short letters in the New Testament. Before jumping into the new series, we discuss how Easter impacted us this year.

  41. Live Well: Reflections on Easter

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk about how the resurrection should matter for how we live in the Story today.

  42. Learn Well: Dr. David Wallace and the Friendship Theme in Philemon (Part 2)

    In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. David Wallace about the theme of friendship in Philemon. We dive into how to apply the letter to live well today.

  43. Learn Well: Dr. David Wallace and the Friendship Theme in Philemon (Part 1)

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Dr. David Wallace and explore the conclusions of his research of the theme of friendship in Philemon.

  44. Learn Well: The Story and Money with Matt Umlauf (Part 2)

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong finish their conversation with Matt Umlauf. How should the Story inform the way we think about debt, investing, saving and giving? Does God bless the righteous with wealth? How should we relate to the poor? Matt helps us see that the Story gives us...

  45. Learn Well: The Story and Money with Matt Umlauf (Part 1)

    In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Matt Umlauf in part 1 of a conversation about the Story and money. How should Christians think about money? How much does our culture affect how we think about money? How should the Gospel transform how we think about money? These…

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  46. Learn Well: An Interview with Pastor Chad at WayFM

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Pastor Chad, who oversees WayFM's prayer and outreach ministry.

  47. Live Well: Esther for Today

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to live well in light of the story of Esther.

  48. Read Well: Esther 7–10

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the ending of the story of Esther.

  49. Read Well: Esther 4–6

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the tension and the irony at the peak of the story of Esther.

  50. Read Well: Esther 1–3

    In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss Esther 1-3.

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Join Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong as they explore how to read the story of Scripture, live in it well, and learn from others who have lived in it well. New Episodes will be released every other Tuesday.

HOSTED BY

Benjamin Armstrong

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