Exempla

Mar 08 2025 53 ep. 13 mins 17
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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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Way Too Many Doughnuts

Mar 08 2025 16 mins  
How many doughnuts is too many doughnuts? In Robert McCloskey’s Homer Price, a doughnut machine malfunctions, resulting in a hilariously enormous surplus of doughnuts. In this episode, I share this lighthearted tale and explore how its chaos mirrors the real-life mistakes we make when we stop thinking, stop praying, and simply let circumstances take over. Transcript/pictures: exe

Fall of the Donut King

Feb 22 2025 20 mins  
In the 1980s, Ted Ngoy’s American Dream turned into a nightmare. He unexpectedly started to lose all the things he held most dear… and it was no one’s fault but his own. In this second part of Ted’s story, I explain what happened and share a warning about the power of sin. Pictures/sources/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2025/02/22/fall-of-the-donut-king/ Podcast artwork pho

Rise of the Donut King

Feb 08 2025 14 mins  
Ted Ngoy had to flee his home in Cambodia and start fresh in the United States. But even though he arrived as a destitute refugee, Ted managed to leave his mark on the entire LA area. In this first part of Ted's story, I'll tell you why so many doughnut shops in southern California are owned by Cambodians and why Ted Ngoy is known affectionately as the "Donut King". Pictures/source

Just Another Faithful Preacher

Jan 25 2025 10 mins  
How much impact does one preacher really have? Walt Coles served as a pastor for decades. He was my pastor during my junior high and high school years. But I don't think I could give you the title of a single sermon he preached. Still, I'm just beginning to come to terms with the profound influence he had on my life. Let me tell you about it. Pictures/transcript: exemplapodcast.com

Something Appropriate (replay)

Dec 21 2024 15 mins  
On Christmas Eve, 1968, families all over the world gathered to watch a historic TV broadcast from the moon. The crew of Apollo 8 was asked to say “something appropriate” to mark the occasion. In this episode, I tell you about the message they shared with the world and the lessons it teaches us about creation, perspective, and the God who is over all. Pictures/sources/transcrip

The Year They Cancelled Christmas

Dec 14 2024 12 mins  
In 1647, Christmas was outlawed in England. Why would Parliament cancel the observance of such a beloved holiday and how did the people respond? It wasn't pretty. I'll tell you the story in this episode and share a lesson about how we choose our battles. Sources/transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/12/14/the-plum-pudding-christmas-riots/

Ben Franklin's Family Feud

Nov 23 2024 15 mins  
Benjamin Franklin had a son. We don’t hear much about William Franklin, possibly because of a decision he made in 1775 that forever changed the relationship between father and son. Let me tell you the story of how Ben and William found themselves on opposite sides of history—and how their story echoes the personal cost of standing by your convictions. Pictures/sources/transcrip

A Chance to Kill the King

Nov 09 2024 15 mins  
Some leaders are not worthy of our respect. King Saul was a highly dysfunctional king and he was trying to kill David, but when David had the chance to kill his worst enemy, his response surprised his loyal side-kick Abishai. Let me share the valuable lesson David has to teach us about how and when to honor authority. Transcript: exemplapodcast.com/2024/11/09/a-chance-to-kill-the-k

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.