Narrative Lectionary 669 (NL438): Paul's Conversion - April 19, 2026

About this episode

The episode explores the dramatic conversion of Saul and the unexpected role of Ananias in welcoming him into the faith.

What happens when the last person you'd trust becomes the one God chooses? In Acts 9, Saul, the man "breathing threats and murder" against the early church, is stopped in his tracks on the road to Damascus. But the real drama might belong to Ananias, the ordinary believer asked to welcome his worst enemy and call him brother. Mentioned in this episode: May 2026 WP Campaign

Topics covered

• conversion
• faith
• forgiveness
• early church
• trust
• enemy
• brotherhood

Keywords

• Paul's Conversion
• Acts 9
• Saul
• Ananias
• early church
• trust
• forgiveness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Acts 9

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