Exempla

Oct 26 2024 45 ep. 13 mins 8
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Everyone loves a good story, but the best stories don't just entertain, they bring us face-to-face with the truth. On Exempla, Nathaniel Brown uses Christian storytelling to share well-crafted, interesting stories that make you think about God's truth in fresh, challenging ways.

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Leonardo da Vinci's Giant Horse

Oct 26 2024 14 mins  
Leonardo da Vinci was a genius. But one of his artistic endeavors got the better of him. I want to tell you about Leonardo’s horse, a giant sculpture that did not end up like Leonardo intended. It was a project that some people say haunted him until the day he died. Pictures/Sources/Transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/10/26/leonardo-da-vincis-giant-horse/

The Worst Birthday Ever

Oct 12 2024 11 mins  
My seventh birthday was a disaster. It came during a move for my family, a move that did not go as smoothly as we hoped. But it’s funny how we can have good memories of unpleasant experiences. Reflecting on that miserable birthday makes me profoundly thankful and helps me think about what really matters in a child’s life. Order your copy of The Christian Storyteller: https://a.

Look at Your Fish!

Sep 21 2024 15 mins  
What can you learn from a dead fish? You might be surprised. Samuel Scudder was certainly surprised by his fish encounter when he started studying under the renowned scientist Louis Agassiz. Let me tell you Scudder’s story and challenge you to ponder the valuable spiritual lesson Agassiz's fish can help us consider. Get your copy of The Christian Storyteller: https://a.co/d/izDtl

There's No Medal for Fourth Place

Sep 07 2024 14 mins  
Olympic middle-distance runners can run a mile in under four minutes. They are phenomenal athletes, but in many ways, they are just like the rest of us. Let me tell you the story of a race at this summer’s Olympics, the rivalry that fueled it, and the lesson we can learn from the result. Video/pictures/sources: exemplapodcast.com/2024/09/07/theres-no-medal-for-fourth-place/

BONUS: The Christian Storyteller

Aug 31 2024 11 mins  
Do you want to become an effective storyteller who points others to the truth of God’s Word? I want to help. Listen to the introduction to my new book The Christian Storyteller. Learn more at christianstorytellerbook.com.

Necessary Members (replay)

Aug 24 2024 16 mins  
Sometimes, church is hard. There can be members you don’t like very much or people who just don’t seem to fit. What do we do when it feels like the church would be better off without some of its members? This is a story about a woman who thinks one man in her church might be more trouble than he’s worth. Is she right? Learn more about The Christian Storyteller: christianstory

Master Plan (replay)

Aug 10 2024 16 mins  
It doesn’t surprise us that a volcanic eruption could shape history, but what about a postage stamp? Sometimes small things make a big splash. Listen to this story about the origin of the Panama Canal and learn a lesson about the influences that decide the course of history. Learn more about The Christian Storyteller: ⁠christianstorytellerbook.com⁠ Pictures, sources, and tran

Brighter Lights (replay)

Jul 27 2024 13 mins  
It’s funny what matters to a little kid. When my son was two years old he loved nothing more than a fire truck, or tow truck, or police cruiser with flashing lights. But take those lights away? In this replay of an episode from season 1, I share a story from when my son was two and his tears taught me something about God’s perspective on my life. Transcript: https://exemplapod

Faithful Henry (replay)

Jul 13 2024 11 mins  
Think you know the story of the Frog Prince? Think again. The story was actually originally called “Iron Henry”. In this replay of an episode from season 1, I’ll introduce you to Henry. Henry’s is an odd tale with a surprisingly challenging lesson to teach us. Transcript/source: https://exemplapodcast.com/2024/07/13/faithful-henry-replay/

Not Convenient (replay)

Jun 29 2024 12 mins  
Wheeler Lipes didn’t join the navy so he could perform emergency surgery while onboard a submarine, but sometimes life brings us challenges we don't expect. Lipes wasn’t qualified to save the day, but the situation left him no choice. Listen to the Lipes’s story and learn the lesson he teaches us about doing what needs to be done even when you’re not the right man for the j