About this episode

The episode explores Paul's transformation from persecutor to preacher and the significance of sharing personal stories of suffering and hope.

Send us Fan Mail We trace Paul’s testimony from persecutor to preacher and explore how remembering our past fuels empathy without compromise. Stephen’s courage, the spread of the gospel under pressure, and the redemptive purpose of suffering lead us to a clear charge: be ready to share your story with hope. • Paul’s past used to connect with accusers • The gospel is unchanging, testimony as a unique vehicle • Empathy that points to truth, not permission • Early church persecution and scatter...

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Host: Zachary Peters

Topics covered

• Paul's testimony
• suffering
• empathy
• gospel
• persecution
• redemptive purpose

Keywords

• Paul's testimony
• suffering
• empathy
• gospel
• persecution
• Christianity

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