One Good Story Podcast

Everyone loves a good story, and the Bible is full of them. Two friends dive into these familiar tales, looking past the commonly accepted "moral of the story" approach, in an attempt to tie them into the overarching narrative of God's love for us. Hosted by Tim Voltz and Justin Larocque. New episodes are released every Monday.

One Word: It All Comes Down to Loving your Neighbor (Galatians 5:14) 09/22/2024

One Word: It All Comes Down to Loving your Neighbor (Galatians 5:14) Tim and Justin sit down to discuss Tim's sermon on Galatians 5:1-15 (not yet preached at the time of recording). Although this is actually the 10th installment of a 12 part series that was planned months ago, it felt like the timing of this one was particularly providential. Given all of the noise surrounding their hometown of Springfield, Ohio currently, Tim and Justin seek to find the answer to what Paul says really matters at the end of the day. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/33124987

What We Learned Along the Way 06/10/2024

What We Learned Along the Way Tim and Justin wrap-up the "Stories we Tell Ourselves" series, discussing their favorite episodes, things they learned from their guests, and some of the common threads that wound their way through the entire series. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31674157

Getting Outside of Your Tribe (with Tim Gombis) 06/03/2024

Getting Outside of Your Tribe (with Tim Gombis) Tim and Justin sit down with Tim Gombis, a bible professor with over two decades of experience at the undergraduate and seminary level. He is also the author of several books, including The Story of God Commentary on the book of Mark. Dr. Gombis received his PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland and currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky. You can find his published work . /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31572362

The Sound your Feet Make on the Water (with Alan Starr) 05/20/2024

The Sound your Feet Make on the Water (with Alan Starr) Tim and Justin chat with Alan Star about translations, cultural differences, and hearing bible studies in a brand new light. Alan has worked extensively in Africa for Wycliffe Bible Translations. You can learn more about Wycliffe and the work they do, by /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31377437

Cain and Abel and the Function of Shame (with Stephen Herreid) 05/14/2024

Cain and Abel and the Function of Shame (with Stephen Herreid) Tim and Justin talk to Stephen Herreid about Cain and Abel and have a spirited discussion about the role of shame, both in the bible and our culture. Stephen is a singer/songwriter who hails from Wisconsin. You can hear more from Stephen /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31282692

Jesus Likes Road Trips (with Bri Dupree) 05/06/2024

Jesus Likes Road Trips (with Bri Dupree) Bri Dupree joins the podcast to talk about The Embrace Collective and her favorite bible story, Saul on the Road to Damascus. Bri is an associate pastor at The Experience Christian Center in Orlando, Florida and the founder and director of the Embrace Collective. You can learn more about Bri's work at /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31134773

Job and Talking to God while Suffering (with Cooper Smith) 04/29/2024

Job and Talking to God while Suffering (with Cooper Smith) Cooper Smith joins Tim and Justin to talk about the story of Job. What does this seemingly out-of-place book have to teach us about God and suffering. Cooper is a pastor at Heartland Evangelical Free Church in Annandale, Minnesota with a PhD in Old Testament Studies from Wheaton College. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/31025743

Abraham and Isaac and Radical Dependence (with Daniel Hisey) 04/22/2024

Abraham and Isaac and Radical Dependence (with Daniel Hisey) Tim and Justin talk with Pastor Daniel Hisey about the story of Abraham (almost) sacrificing his son Isaac in Genesis 22. Daniel has a Master of Divinity degree from Liberty University and is an associate pastor at The River Church in Bar Harbor, Maine. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/30924158

Writing a Good Story (with John MacLeod) 04/15/2024

Writing a Good Story (with John MacLeod) Tim and Justin are joined by writer John MacLeod, the author of the Saga of the Sword Brigade series. He shares a little of his own story, the inspiration for his novels, and how the bible has influenced life. You can find his work here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.M.-MacLeod/author/B07VPW71QJ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/30821913

Jesus and Lazarus and a Christian Response to Death (with Jon Washburn) 04/08/2024

Jesus and Lazarus and a Christian Response to Death (with Jon Washburn) Jon Washburn, an old friend of Tim's with a master's degree in Christian Apologetics from BIOLA Univeristy, joins the guys to discuss one of his favorite bible stories: Jesus and the raising of Lazarus in John 11. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/30712238

Paul and Barnabas and Why We Can't Get Along 04/01/2024

Paul and Barnabas and Why We Can't Get Along Tim and Justin discuss the tendency of the modern church to divide rather than unify, which reminds Tim of a Bible Story that has shaped the way he understands his faith. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/30617323

The Stories We Tell Ourselves Preview 03/25/2024

The Stories We Tell Ourselves Preview Tim and Justin talk about what they've been up to during their break and preview the upcoming season from One Good Story. The first official episode will drop Monday, April 1st! /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/30522398

Jesus - Prophet, Priest, and King 08/07/2023

Jesus - Prophet, Priest, and King As the Gospel writers center their stories around the person of Jesus, they draw special attention to the different roles he played during his life on earth. He isn't simply the main character of this One Good Story; he is also the fulfillment of the prophets, the last necessary priest, and the one true king. All good stories lead to this one. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27676434

Herod 08/01/2023

Herod He kept the peace during Roman occupation, successfully navigating a tumultuous political landscape. He was also a great builder, of significant landmarks and cities. On the other hand, he was the architect of one of history's most infamous genocides. What does the Bible say about Herod the Great? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27619263

Ahab 07/24/2023

Ahab Despite being one of the most successful kings of the northern kingdom of Israel, he's more known for his adversarial relationship with Elijah. But Ahab stands on his own merits, as sinister as they were. What did that mean for Israel during his reign? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27545400

Solomon (with Guest Host Chris Voltz) 07/17/2023

Solomon (with Guest Host Chris Voltz) The wisest man who ever lived, and yet he couldn't get out of his own father's shadow. But with all the glory of his riches, his temple, and his empire, could Solomon lead Israel to something greater than David? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27482205

David - Part 2 07/10/2023

David - Part 2 What makes a king great...can make a king fall. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27414111

David, Part 1 07/03/2023

David, Part 1 Emerging from the shadows of King Saul's calamity, a new king rises to unite Israel. He would become the standard for all of the rulers who followed him. What was it about this young son of Jesse? And who would this David become? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27351150

Saul 06/26/2023

Saul He was the first king of Israel. Standing head and shoulders above his countrymen, Saul was God's anointed, the first to wear the crown. But how far can that anointing carry him? What kind of king would Saul be? And what would it mean for Israel? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27263832

Pharoah 06/19/2023

Pharoah He was a king who commanded the greatest army in the world and its greatest economic force. His empire is remembered among the most impressive kingdoms in world history. But what happens when Pharoah is opposed by a prophet speaking for an enslaved people? What does this story tell us about God and empires? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27193692

Caiaphas 06/12/2023

Caiaphas When Jesus burst onto the scene in first-century Judea, he made bold claims about the Law of Moses, the Temple, and the religious leaders who kept them. What did this mean for the high priest of the time? And what part would this man play in preparing the ultimate sacrifice? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27058173

Ezra 06/05/2023

Ezra When the children of Israel returned from exile in Babylon and Persia, they had to rebuild their homes, rebuild Jerusalem, and rebuild their Temple. While men with hammers could restore buildings, who could repair the hearts of the people and reinstate the Law of God. Only a priest with fire in his bones and a zealous heart. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/27045804

Micah's Priest 05/01/2023

Micah's Priest A man named Micah hires a Levite to be his priest in Israel during the era of the Judges. In those days there was no king in Israel...but what does that mean for a priest? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26703831

Eleazar 04/17/2023

Eleazar He served as right-hand man to both Moses and Joshua. As High Priest, he oversaw both the conquest of Canaan and the distribution of the Promised Land to the 12 tribes of Israel. Eleazar, son of Aaron, carried the idea of what a priest could be forward in the narrative. But many are unfamiliar with him. Just how important is he? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26560554

Aaron 04/10/2023

Aaron He was the first high priest of Israel. Alongside his brother, he led a nation out of slavery. And at God's command, he instituted the most robust collection of religious practices and procedures in ancient history. He also nearly led the nation into utter calamity. What are we to make of Aaron, God's chosen priest? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26491512

Melchizedek 04/03/2023

Melchizedek He was a priest of the Most High God, but he was not an Israelite. His story is contained in a few short verses, but his name stirs echoes from its origin early in Genesis all the way to Jesus. Who exactly was the priest Melchizedek? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26417529

John the Baptist 03/13/2023

John the Baptist The forerunner. He made the way ready for Jesus, fulfilling prophecy while unflinchingly speaking his own. He was the culmination of all the prophets who came before him. What else is there to the story of John the Baptizer? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26206374

Isaiah 03/06/2023

Isaiah He stood in the throne room of God, witnessing the fullness of His glory. Isaiah, the prophet of Hope, is one of the most prolific writers in all of Scripture. What do his many prophecies tell us about his story? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26135613

Elijah 02/27/2023

Elijah The most famous of all the prophets. The drought-inducing, fire-summoning, heavenly-chariot rider stood alone against a wicked king. But is he the greatest prophet in Israel's history? /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/26054034

Samuel 02/20/2023

Samuel The last judge. The first king-maker. A lifelong priest. Samuel was the only prophet to lead Israel other than Moses, guiding the nation through multiple transitions, including the appointments of their first king, and their greatest one. **This was initially supposed to be episode 2 in this series followed by "Nathan." However, due to a technical issue we had to release them out of order. /episode/index/show/ogspc/id/25981677

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