Everyone loves a good story, but the best stories don't just entertain, they bring us face-to-face with the truth. On Exempla, Nathaniel Brown uses Christian st...
How much impact does one preacher really have? Walt Coles served as a pastor for decades. He was my pastor during my junior high and high school years. But I don't think I could give you the title of a single sermon he preached. Still, I'm just beginning to come to terms with the profound influence he had on my life. Let me tell you about it.
Pictures/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2025/01/25/just-another-faithful-preacher/
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10:37
Something Appropriate (replay)
On Christmas Eve, 1968, families all over the world gathered to watch a historic TV broadcast from the moon. The crew of Apollo 8 was asked to say “something appropriate” to mark the occasion. In this episode, I tell you about the message they shared with the world and the lessons it teaches us about creation, perspective, and the God who is over all.
Pictures/sources/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/12/21/something-appropriate-replay/
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The Year They Cancelled Christmas
In 1647, Christmas was outlawed in England. Why would Parliament cancel the observance of such a beloved holiday and how did the people respond? It wasn't pretty. I'll tell you the story in this episode and share a lesson about how we choose our battles.
Sources/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/12/14/the-plum-pudding-christmas-riots/
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Ben Franklin's Family Feud
Benjamin Franklin had a son. We don’t hear much about William Franklin, possibly because of a decision he made in 1775 that forever changed the relationship between father and son. Let me tell you the story of how Ben and William found themselves on opposite sides of history—and how their story echoes the personal cost of standing by your convictions.
Pictures/sources/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/11/23/ben-franklins-family-feud/
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A Chance to Kill the King
Some leaders are not worthy of our respect. King Saul was a highly dysfunctional king and he was trying to kill David, but when David had the chance to kill his worst enemy, his response surprised his loyal side-kick Abishai. Let me share the valuable lesson David has to teach us about how and when to honor authority.
Transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/11/09/a-chance-to-kill-the-king/
Everyone loves a good story, but the best stories don't just entertain, they bring us face-to-face with the truth. On Exempla, Nathaniel Brown uses Christian storytelling to share well-crafted, interesting stories that make you think about God's truth in fresh, challenging ways.
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