Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important truths of faith and life. Whether you're a Bible-study rookie or seasoned pro, Bill and his guests will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shout at your smartphone as they smash your misconceptions about God, and unfold God-Stuff you might have never seen before.
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Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important truths of faith and life. Whether you're a Bible-study rookie or seasoned pro, Bill and his guests will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shout at your smartphone as they smash your misconceptions about God, and unfold God-Stuff you might have never seen before.
In Episode 156, we continue the remarkable tale of George Grenfell. If you haven't listened to the previous episode, you must start there before you jump into this one. George's journey takes us back to mid-1800s Africa when missionaries brought the gospel to an unknown continent. David Livingston created the only map available, and George set out to explore uncharted territories.We knew how he prayed for a boat, and the Lord provided a steamship, which they assembled in London and tested on the Thames River. We continue with the incredible journey of how they dismantled the steamship, boxed it up meticulously, and shipped it back to Africa in over a thousand boxes. But that's just the beginning of this awe-inspiring story. Get ready to be humbled, inspired, and fired up.Tune in now, and let’s go bigger, better, and deeper! If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the God Stuff Podcast, so you're always the first to know when a new episode is released.Episode Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro05:10 - Episode 155 Recap07:35 - The Second Phase of Grenfell's Missionary Service09:08 - Grenfell's Letter: Not Fitting with Other Missionary11:32 - Myth of Happy and Peaceful Primitive Tribes12:37 - Grenfell's Resiliency and Trip to England13:47 - Grenfell's Spiritual Success15:35 - Grenfell's Coming Home16:20 - Grenfell's Peaceful PassingAbout Our Host: Bill Giovannetti is the Senior Pastor at Pathway Church, Redding, California — an experienced senior pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the religious institutions’ industry. He also teaches ministry-related college classes at Simpson University and the A. W. Tozer Theological Seminary. Bill has always had a passion to bring the deep things of God’s word to the everyday people of God.
God Stuff
Practicing your faith isn't always easy these days, and making sense of the Bible can feel like rocket science. Veteran professor, pastor, and author Bill Giovannetti blows the cobwebs off the Bible, punches legalism in the gut, and kicks biblical illiteracy in the face as he explores important truths of faith and life. Whether you're a Bible-study rookie or seasoned pro, Bill and his guests will make you laugh, think, and maybe even shout at your smartphone as they smash your misconceptions about God, and unfold God-Stuff you might have never seen before.
