Stories are what make our societies possible, and impossible. Stories make us or break us. Conspiracy theories and disinformation serve a purpose--they satisfy our hunger for order. The truth will actually set us free.
Who are you? How you answer that question depends on the stories you tell yourself. Stories frame our sense of self. Inside our heads, the self-talk storifies our lives, but knowing our backstory will save the plot!
Story-War
July 16, 2023 • Pastor Joe Sullivan • Genesis 2—4
A story-war has been waged--since before history began--to control your mind. Big-businesses and governments can only dream of the narrative Deathstar seeking to grip your imagination and rob you of you.
Inherited Stories
July 23, 2023 • Pastor Stephen Hower • Genesis 4—5
Stories are caught as much as taught. A dark power in some stories spreads fast and leads to division and distrust. But our storytelling can also be harnessed as a narrative force for good.
