The Practical Missions Podcast 

Pod # 32 Thirteen Bridge Stories

Before you can tell any stories, you have to know some stories

In this Pod, I talk to a master storyteller. He has literally written a small book on the subject, which you can download on our website. Together we tell thirteen different stories which each help build a bridge into deeper conversations as we share with our friends. I hope you find this format helpful as we all do our best to share the Good News with our friends.  

Timeline

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 00:50 Everyone can tell stories 
  • 3:40 The Cat on the Hajj 
  • 9:30 Bird in a Cage 
  • 11:15 Cursing the King 
  • 17:15 My Father’s Bible 
  • 19:25 The Father’s Two Sons 
  • 21:30 The Spot on the Clothes 
  • 27:45 The Golden Coin 
  • 30:50 Two Boys Playing 
  • 33:20 The Red Apple 
  • 35:20 The Ramadan Wife 
  • 39:45 The Four Rooms 
  • 41:50 Thoughts about the Trinity 
  • 45:10 Mouse on the Table 

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Listen on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

These stories are meant to bring up some topic or some moral truth. And it may be that we only get to talk about lying or about being honest with your wife. I’m very content if we can even get to a subject of that sort. I don’t think I’m going to get all the way to the cross. These stories are seeds being sown, and if there is more interest we’ll go deeper.

Thirteen Bridge Stories

Pod # 32 Thirteen Bridge Stories

Before you can tell any stories, you have to know some stories

In this Pod, I talk to a master storyteller. He has literally written a small book on the subject, which you can download on our website. Together we tell thirteen different stories which each help build a bridge into deeper conversations as we share with our friends. I hope you find this format helpful as we all do our best to share the Good News with our friends.  

These stories are meant to bring up some topic or some moral truth. And it may be that we only get to talk about lying or about being honest with your wife. I’m very content if we can even get to a subject of that sort. I don’t think I’m going to get all the way to the cross. These stories are seeds being sown, and if there is more interest we’ll go deeper.

Listen on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

Timeline 

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 00:50 Everyone can tell stories 
  • 3:40 The Cat on the Hajj 
  • 9:30 Bird in a Cage 
  • 11:15 Cursing the King 
  • 17:15 My Father’s Bible 
  • 19:25 The Father’s Two Sons 
  • 21:30 The Spot on the Clothes 
  • 27:45 The Golden Coin 
  • 30:50 Two Boys Playing 
  • 33:20 The Red Apple 
  • 35:20 The Ramadan Wife 
  • 39:45 The Four Rooms 
  • 41:50 Thoughts about the Trinity 
  • 45:10 Mouse on the Table 

    Download PDF of 35 Bridge Stories

    Click Here

    Check out the first conversation I had with today’s guest.  

    Pod # 18 Keeping Close to the Gospel

    We talk about the increase of Arabs reaching Arabs, defining what discipleship is and why it’s so messy. We look at some lies workers believe. We also talked about storytelling and why it’s so hard for us to do it. 

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    Pod # 15 Women are particularly vulnerable if they come to faith

    We talked about the lack of women leadership in missions, as well as the lack of resources and strategies that take women’s issues in mind. We also take a deep dive into surviving reentry, as well as a very honest conversation about sexual harassment on the field. 

    Pod # 28 Discipling in an Honor and Shame Culture

    I talk to a guy who shares his insights into honor and shame and communal vs individualist cultures. He shares some of his personal stories, struggles, and mistakes, while on the field in a way we can learn from them. We close off the conversation by talking about burnout and fatigue. 

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