The Great Cloud: Recent Episodes
J Carr
The Great Cloud is a podcast that imaginatively retells stories from the Bible, utilizing vivid storytelling to engage the listener with intriguing and moving perspectives on characters and events in the Scriptures.
The name comes from Hebrews 12:2 which says, "Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us." The author's reference to the great cloud of witnesses is referring back to the many biblical characters who walked by faith that he mentioned in the previous chapter. This name was chosen because the aim is to reflect on the stories of some of those in the great cloud of witnesses in order that we would be moved, encouraged, and strengthened to run the race set before us.
The hope is that this project will lead people to have a greater interest in the actual Bible as God inspired it.
Mark (also called John) went with Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey but then deserted them. He later wanted to go with them on their next journey, which caused a disagreement between Barnabas and Paul (Acts 15:36-41). What happened in between these two events in Mark's heart? If he was a close disciple of Peter, as many believe he was, what advice would Peter have given him?
A look at the Apostle Peter's rise, fall, and restoration. Including his call to Jesus(Luke 5), his denials of Jesus (Luke 22, John 18, Matthew 26), and his restoration/commission by Jesus (John 21).
Part two of a pair of episodes retelling Jesus' parable from Luke 15:11-32. This episode focuses on the older son.
Part one of two, this episode tells the story of the younger lost son from Jesus' famous parable found in Luke 15:11-32
If Isaac really was around the age of 15 when his father intended to sacrifice him in obedience to God, as many people believe he was, then it must have taken nearly as much faith on his part as it did on the part of Abraham.
Scripture reference: Genesis 22
This week is part two of two episodes bringing you stories from the book Not By Sight by Jon Bloom. This week’s story is Chapter 35: “When Following Jesus Means Going Home” - The Gadarene and Appointment.
Scripture reference: Luke 8:26–39 Psalm 23:4
Taken from Not By Sight by Jon Bloom, © 2013, pp. 199-201. Used by permission of Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.org.
This week is part one of two episodes bringing you stories from the book Not By Sight by Jon Bloom. This week’s story is Chapter 1: “Where Is Your Faith?” - James Zebedee And Fear.
Scripture reference: Luke 8:22–25 Mark 4:39 Psalm 135:5-7
Taken from Not By Sight by Jon Bloom, © 2013, pp. 23-25. Used by permission of Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, Wheaton, IL 60187, www.crossway.org.
We pretty much just know his name, Tertius, but in this episode we reflect on what it would have been like for him to pen the words of God as they came directly from the Apostle Paul for arguably one of the most important books of Scripture.
Scripture references: Romans 16:22 Romans 8:38 Romans 9:21,23 Romans 16:27
Theme music by the masterful Michael Meadows.
This episode imagines a conversation between two of Jesus’ half brothers, James and Jude. It takes place shortly after the resurrected Jesus appeared to James in person. Before this, both of them were unbelievers and doubted their brother during His earthly ministry.
Scripture references: 1 Corinthians 15:7 John 7:5 Mark 3:21 Matthew 12:46-50 Mark 6:1-6 John 7:1-18
Voice acting by the incredibly talented Josh Randolph
Theme music by the magical Michael Meadows
The story of Mephibosheth and King David.
Scripture references: 2 Samuel 19:24-30 2 Samuel 16:1-4 2 Samuel 9:1-13 2 Samuel 4:4
Theme music by the majestic Michael Meadows
This episode tells the story of Jesus’ arrest from the perspective of Malchus, the slave of the high priest who was assaulted by Peter and healed by Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane.
Scripture references: John 18:1-14 John 11:49-53 Luke 22:44-54 Matthew 26:14-16 Matthew 26:45-51
Theme music by the marvelous Michael Meadows
This episode reflects on the beginning of a great spiritual revival; the scene in which Ezra reads the Law after the completion of the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls led by Nehemiah.
Scripture reference: Nehemiah 8:1-12
see also: Ezra 7&10 Nehemiah 1-7
Theme Music by the magnificent Michael Meadows
A narrative retelling of the story of the thief that was crucified beside Jesus.
Scripture references: - Luke 23:32-43 - Matthew 27:38-44
Theme music by the talented Michael Meadows.
Introducing the new podcast that offers fresh perspectives on characters and stories from the Bible through vivid and compelling storytelling.