The To Elysia and Back Again Podcast
Do you ever feel like you're just not good enough?
I know that's a huge problem area in my life. I'm one of the world's biggest perfectionists, and I constantly fail at meeting my own standards--especially when it comes to being a good person. I suspect I'm not the only one out there who feels this way. All of us fail. All of us set up standards for ourselves that we don't meet. And I think most of us have never really thought about why we set the standards we set...or even who should be setting the standards.
I'm starting an absolutely enlightening six-week podcast series on the book, Galatians. This book is was what Martin Luther called "the cornerstone of Protestant Reformation,” and I think it actually could be the cornerstone for reformation in each of our hearts. When I first taught this series as a Bible study, it totally changed my life. Trust me, what we can learn about God in Galatians will totally blow you away!
This week, we'll begin with Galatians 1, and I'll explain some of the back-story of the Gauls (people who lived in Galatia), Paul, and the Judaizers who followed Paul around trying to discredit his ministry. (I know, I know. It sounds like boring academic stuff, but I promise I'll make it fun! Hey, it's me!) I'll also be delving into the whole concept of grace. I mean, we hear the word "grace" all the time, we know that it's supposed to be "amazing," but what is it really? I'll even be touching on just what makes Christianity different from the rest of the world's religions.
Oh, and I'll be linking it all to Batman Begins!
Well, not really, but I'll be using the story of Bruce Wayne as a great illustration. (See, I promised I'd make it fun!)
I hope this series will help each of you will gain deeper insight into:
- the nature of God
- the true meaning of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ
- the freedom we have as a result of our faith in Him
Click here to download "Galatians Part 1: Grace vs. the Law."
Click below to read blogs relating to "Galatians Part 1: Grace vs. the Law."
Prior blogs on Galatians:
- A New Direction
- What is Truth – Part 2
- Galatians 1a: The Context
- Galatians 1b: What Exactly is Grace?
- Galatians 1c: What's Missing from Galatians 1:1-5?
- Galatians 1d: God-Inspired
If you missed my earlier podcast series, The Second Birth of Davian the Great, visit my podcast site in iTunes at this link, or click on the links below:
- The Second Birth of Davian the Great: Part 1
- The Second Birth of Davian the Great: Part 2
- The Second Birth of Davian the Great: Part 3
- The Second Birth of Davian the Great: Part 4
If you are wondering what the To Elysia and Back Again podcast is all about, click here to download a brief, 4 minute introduction. (The best way to describe it is "the Bible on caffeine.")
Fantasy novelist M. B. Weston is the author of The Elysian Chronicles, a fantasy series about guardian angel warfare and treason, which is being adapted into a graphic novel series by Wandering Sage Publications, Inc., with Weston penning the script and KISS comic book artist, Adam Black, doing the art. Weston hosts a podcast on her To Elysia and Back Again blog, which can be downloaded on itunes. Click here for a complete listing of the To Elysia and Back Againpodcast episodes. Weston is also the host of The Final Cut in Movies, an internet radio talk show about science fiction and fantasy movies on Ad Astra Radio, which can also be heard as a podcast on M. B. Weston's Podcasts site or on iTunes. Weston speaks to children, teens, and adults about writing and the process of getting published. For more information on M. B. Weston, visit www.mbweston.com. Find out more about The Elysian Chronicles at www.elysianchronicles.com.
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