S3:E8 The Power of Story, Part 2: The Story God Tells About Himself

In this episode, Jim delves deeper into the transformative world of Chronological Bible Storying (CBS), alongside missionary Ben Nihart and Kenyan pastors Richard and Benson. Together, they illuminate how CBS profoundly touches hearts in predominantly oral cultures. Join us as we explore the powerful resonance of these biblical stories with their ministries and witness the vibrant tapestry of faith, repentance, and renewal.In this episode, they discuss… The concept of “orality” in sharing God’s stories (4:21)The integration of individuals into God’s redemption story (13:29)The cultural relevance of storytelling in missionary work in Kenya (32:07)How CBS can enrich outreach efforts (43:35) Thank you for listening! Please share this episode with your friends. Or leave us a review—it helps!Referenced in this episode:Learn more about the Chronological Bible Storying (CBS) method and its uses for evangelism and discipleshipEnroll in Serge’s Mentored Sonship program for one-on-one help living out the gospel in daily lifeExplore Serge’s Discipleship Lab program to deepen your understanding of gospel-centered discipleshipBible references: Jeremiah 2:13, Luke 18:18-24, Matthew 6:33, Mark 2:1-5, Genesis 13, Daniel 3, Acts 2, John 4:1-38, Luke 15:11-32Credits: Special thanks to our brothers and sisters in Kenya for their hospitality and their stories. Our guest for this episode was Ben Nihart, a Serge missionary in Nairobi since 2017. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L. 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn morConnect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefrayFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobalTwitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFrayTik Tok: @graceatthefrayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribeQuestions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at [email protected].