Jesus Stories

George Taylor

Hear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way. read less
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Season 17

Season 12

#3-12 Dedicated to Jesus
Jun 14 2023
#3-12 Dedicated to Jesus
What Happens In This Episode? What does a man do when he has his moment of glory in his early 20’s? How does he spend the rest of his life? Our man was a servant of Jesus and wrote a Jesus Story of self-denial all his life – from winning a Gold medal in the Olympics to serving as a missionary in China during World War II. Listen to this remarkable story. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Jesus Stories Extra A Jesus Stories Extra -- a little more information or a special feature -- can be found on my Patreon site. Due to computer issues, I was unable to bring you a Jesus Stories extra for the last episode. So, this episode features two extras – one for the last episode and one for this episode. Check them out. Here is a link to the book referenced in our Jesus Stories episode, The Disciplines of the Christian Life. Follow Us Follow Jesus Stories on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Season 7

Season 4

#4-08 The Whole Christmas Story
Dec 25 2023
#4-08 The Whole Christmas Story
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) MUSIC HEARD ON THIS PODCAST: This episode contains a lot of music for a Jesus Stories podcast. Here is a list of the selections. Joy to the World, by Isaac Watts. Performed by Quincas Moreira Music O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), attributed to John Francis Wade. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale I Come to the Garden Alone, by C. Austin Miles. Performed by Praise and Harmony TV. https://youtu.be/FxPXJmUqkaA O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel), M. Neale. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Away in a Manger, attributed by Martin Luther. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Phillips Brooks. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by Margie Mitchell, from the Worship Ministry of the New York City Church of Christ. WE’RE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram X Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Season 3

#3_02 – Persecutor to Proclaimer
Jan 23 2023
#3_02 – Persecutor to Proclaimer
What happens in this episode? We meet a man as he stands holding the coats of men who are stoning the first Christian martyr to death He actively pursues and persecutes anyone who follows after Jesus Then, he meets Jesus in an amazing way Having met Jesus, he turns his life around – from persecution to proclamation He meets his own persecution because of his life change This persecution results in his death at the hands of Emperor Nero I reveal this man’s identity at the end of the episode Scriptures found in this episode: Philippians 3:5 Acts 22:3 Acts 26:5 Acts 26:9 Acts 7:58 Galatians 1:13-14 Philippians 3:6 This story of our man’s encounter with Jesus is told in three instances in the book of Acts; Acts 9, 22, 26. I am combining the events of this telling into one narrative. Galatians 1:15b-19 Acts 9:22-30 Acts 24:25 Acts 28:30-31 2 Timothy 4:6-8 Other references: https://rsc.byu.edu/new-testament-history-culture-society/life-apostle-paul   Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell your story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Follow Us Follow Jesus Stories on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
#3-03 The Reformer
Feb 7 2023
#3-03 The Reformer
What Happens In This Episode? A young child is sent to live with his aunt and uncle Aunt and Uncle are devout followers of Jesus and train this child accordingly Mother takes child from this environment, raising him in a minimally religious home After college, he enters politics and secures a seat in Parliament As a young man, he travels with and debates faith with a friend He concludes that his minimally religious “faith” is insufficient. Jesus demands that he follow Him with all his mind, heart, and soul A “Great Change” occurs resulting in a changed life Jehovah God presents him with two Great challenges He agrees to represent the abolitionist cause in Parliament After many years of fighting for the end of slavery, he learns of a bill passing Parliament before he passes Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Follow Us Follow Jesus Stories on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.