The Everyday Story: Recent Episodes
Benjamin Armstrong
Join Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong as they explore how to read the story of Scripture, live in it well, and learn from others who have lived in it well. New Episodes will be released every other Tuesday.
Join us as we discuss how the theme of Jeremiah can help us live well in the Story today.
Catch up with us as we talk about the new year, the new format, and our plans for the future!
Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they talk about the second to last section of the Gospel of Matthew
Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they continue the conversation in these Gospel text.
Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they discuss a controversial text in the Gospel of Matthew.
In this episode, join Dr. Jack and Ben as they discuss what the rock of the church is, and how we should interpret and live in light of Jesus' instructions and conversations through the section of Matthew 14-17.
Join us in this episode as Dr. Jack and Ben work through a longer section of narrative in Matthew's Gospel and see the rising tension between Jesus and the religious leaders of his day.
Join us as we discuss the second discourse in Matthew's gospel. Jesus says some things to the disciples that can be difficult to understand in our day. Join us as we learn to read this section of the story well.
Join us as we discuss a miracle-filled passage. Jesus proves his divinity to his detractors, while showing us about the nature of the kingdom he has just laid out in the Sermon on the Mount.
Join us as we discuss the specific topics of prayer and worry from the Sermon on the Mount.
Join Dr. Jack and Ben as they discuss how to read some of Jesus' most well known words.
In this episode, Jack and Ben discuss the surprises and meaning in the narratives of Jesus' baptism and his subsequent temptation in the desert. Join us as we learn what the nature of this "Kingdom of Heaven" looks like.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben discuss why the Gospel of Matthew is next, what are some interesting things to be on the lookout for, and what our structure will be for studying this amazing gospel.
In this episode, the guys discuss an article that makes a case that online church should end now, look into the themes of Joshua, and hear the first segment of the story of Dr. Ebert's parents.
In this episode, we get back to posting regularly and looking towards what the future will hold.
In this episode, Jack, Andrew, and Ben look at why Israel and their land is seemingly always in the news, then we look at the broad idea of land in the book of Joshua, and how Christians should begin to think about God, His people, and land today.
In this episode, Dr. Klem, Andrew, and Ben discuss leadership troubles in the church. Then, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the theme of leadership in the book of Joshua. Ultimately, the leadership commands given in the book are fulfilled in the life and story of Jesus Christ.
In this episode, Jack, Ben, and Andrew discuss recreation and living well in the story by enjoying the world God has made. Then Jack and Ben discuss how Joshua 1:1-9 serve as a table of contents, or a summary of what is to come in the book of Joshua.
In this episode, Dr. Klem, Andrew, and Ben discuss the story of Mars Hill and ministry stories in general. Then, in the second segment, Dr. Klem and Ben discuss what we need to know to approach the story of Joshua.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong introduce Andrew Stroud to the Everyday Story Podcast and overview what will be coming up in season 4.
In this episode, Dr. Klem interviews his nephew, Jack Campbell, who is preparing to go overseas to do translation work.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong finish the one-chapter-letters of the Bible series with the letter from Jude. While this letter is short, there are many details to examine and many themes to see along the way.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to read 3 John well and how we should live today in light of its message.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk about the issues that affect how we read and understand the letter of 2 John. Living well in light of this letter can present some difficulties if we don't first read well.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong overview the next series on the short letters in the New Testament. Before jumping into the new series, we discuss how Easter impacted us this year.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk about how the resurrection should matter for how we live in the Story today.
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. David Wallace about the theme of friendship in Philemon. We dive into how to apply the letter to live well today.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Dr. David Wallace and explore the conclusions of his research of the theme of friendship in Philemon.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong finish their conversation with Matt Umlauf. How should the Story inform the way we think about debt, investing, saving and giving? Does God bless the righteous with wealth? How should we relate to the poor? Matt helps us see that the Story gives us answers for how to live well today.
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Matt Umlauf in part 1 of a conversation about the Story and money. How should Christians think about money? How much does our culture affect how we think about money? How should the Gospel transform how we think about money? These questions and more provide the foundation for the particular questions about money that are to come in part 2 of this conversation.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Pastor Chad, who oversees WayFM's prayer and outreach ministry.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to live well in light of the story of Esther.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the tension and the irony at the peak of the story of Esther.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss several objections to Esther being in the Bible, as well as how to approach reading Esther.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong talk with Jon Coats about how the Story of Scripture and the season of Advent help us live as better actors in the Story today.
In this second part of our conversation with Dr. Tremper Longman, we explore several themes in wisdom literature and how Christians today should think about wisdom literature.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong interview Dr. Tremper Longman and get his perspective on how wisdom fits in the Story of Scripture.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong continue their conversation with Jack Howell, pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, VA. In this conversation, we talk about preaching philosophy, cultural engagement in the church, and the season of Advent in a pandemic year.
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong interview Pastor Jack Howell to hear his personal story, and to learn about the justice and mercy ministry his church organizes.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong continue their conversation with Dr. Dan Ebert about biblical theology, and the Story of Scripture.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong interview Dr. Dan Ebert, hear about his story, and get his insights into politics and the story of Scripture
Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they discuss generational perspectives on this election, how the Story of the Bible should affect how they think about elections, and as Dr. Klem shares a liturgy he wrote for engaging in politics.
Join Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong as they discuss some of material they have been reading and thinking about.
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how several biblical authors refer to the Creation account to inform their thinking and actions in their day.
Join Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong as they look forward to season 3, and discuss the name change.
In this episode, we interviewed Jim and Martha Brangenberg (founders of iWork4Him) and talked about the Story of Scripture and how we can live well in our workplaces.
In this special episode, Dr. Klem and Ben share how the Story (and the Author writing it) can be seen in their lives.
In this special episode, Dr. Jack Klem encourages pastors in the Philippines on how to use the Story in the midst of a pandemic.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong look at how Paul lives out the story with creativity as he seeks to mediate between two people to reconcile them together. This story is filled with themes worth exploring.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discovery where Shalom is in the Story of Scripture and how Christians can start to live as responsible actors in this great Story.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong introduce the concept of "Shalom" and why a Christian should be concerned about it during these times of chaos and confusion.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how to discover and root out the idolatry in our own hearts as well has how a pandemic exposes the idolatry in our hearts.
In this episode, Dr. Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss what idolatry is, and where we find it in the Story of Scripture. This is part 1 of a two part series on idolatry.
In this episode we focus on how the story of the Bible provides the channel of lament when life is hard. We discuss the disorienting effects of sin and suffering and how God provides a way for us to run to him instead of from him when life hurts.
In this special episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss several questions about how Christians should be thinking during this pandemic.
In this episode we conclude our talk with Dr. Scott Osborne, Pastor of Redemption Church in Chesapeake, VA about mission as a way to understand the plan of God and how to read His Word.
Welcome to Podcast Season 2, now known as "The Intersection."
In this episode we talk with Dr. Scott Osborne, Pastor of Redemption Church in Chesapeake, VA about mission as a way to understand the plan of God and how to read His Word.
Welcome to season 2! We've rebranded and we are really excited to share "The Intersection" with you!
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss the ending of the story and how we can read Revelation through the lens of the Gospel Story.
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how we can fit into the story of Scripture.
In this episode, Ben Armstrong and Dr. Jack Klem discuss the intertestamental period and the Gospels. We explore together how the life and work of Jesus are the climax in the narrative and how it should affect our lives.
In this episode, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss how the covenants God made with humans shape the story of the Old Testament. We will learn what covenants meant in Ancient Near Eastern culture, what we learn about God through these covenants, and what we learn about humanity.
In this episode, Ben Armstrong and Dr. Jack Klem discuss Genesis 3–11 and describe what the fall is, how it affects us today, and what God is doing through all that is happening.
In this pilot episode of The Gospel Story Podcast, Dr. Jack Klem and Ben Armstrong discuss why Christians should understand the big story of Scripture and we dive into the Gospel Story by looking at the Creation account in Genesis 1-2.