Stories of Symmetry
Religion & Spirituality Podcasts
A podcast dedicated to revealing beauty and purpose through another look at faith, the sacred, and the stories that unite us all. Hosted by Ben LeBoot.
Location:
United States
Description:
A podcast dedicated to revealing beauty and purpose through another look at faith, the sacred, and the stories that unite us all. Hosted by Ben LeBoot.
Language:
English
Website:
http://storiesofsymmetry.com/
Episodes
4-12 Our Cheerful Feet
6/25/2024
Jonah ran away from God's call; Peter was told that he would be led where he did not wish to go. We have plans for ourselves, but if God calls, will we go? And when we do, will it be with cheerful feet?
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Duration:00:18:57
4-11 Benighted Beginnings
6/11/2024
The Bible's most famous day is the Day of the Lord, but like all Jewish days, it begins in darkness and moves toward light.
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Duration:00:20:02
4-10 The Stolen Blessing
5/28/2024
Jacob deceived his father and stole his brother's blessing, but it's a bit more complicated than it looks: Isaac may have been complicit.
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Duration:00:23:40
4-9 The Other Son
5/14/2024
We have all heard about the prodigal son; he and his father teach us much about the natures of God and humanity. But what about the other son? His insights are just as valuable.
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Duration:00:21:29
4-8 Works of Faith
4/30/2024
The apostle James said it best: How can you show me faith without works? Yet I will show you faith by my works.
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Duration:00:20:37
4-7 The Gift of Leviticus
4/16/2024
Leviticus outlined specific rules so that people didn't have to question where they stood with God. This certainty, however, was only one of its gifts, as the book prepared the way for an even greater blessing.
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Duration:00:19:51
4-6 Opposite Pilgrims
4/2/2024
Pilgrims travel across the world to arrive at a holy site. Christians, though, are opposite pilgrims who, being themselves holy temples filled with God's spirit, go out into the world.
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Duration:00:16:54
4-5 Great in His Time
3/19/2024
Noah was described as a great man in his time, but was he great in all times? He did not argue on behalf of others the way that Abraham or Moses did. As for us, we should strive to be like those who are great for all time.
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Duration:00:19:06
4-4 Mirabilia (Not) Required
3/5/2024
The afterlife reversed the fortunes of a purple-rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. For the former, it was not his wealth that sent him hell-bound, but his stubborn refusal to believe in God. Do we tend to do the same?
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Duration:00:18:45
4-3 If I were an Olive Tree
2/20/2024
If I were a tree in Gethsemane, what would I have witnessed? The sleeping disciples, the praying master, the kiss of Judas, and more.
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Duration:00:27:36
Bonus: To the Reader
2/8/2024
Practical Advice for a Better World is available February 9, 2024, but what's the book about? Ben answers this by reading the first few pages. Get your copy from BenLeBoutillier.com/books/Practical_Advice.
Duration:00:05:19
4-2 The Admission of Cain
2/6/2024
There is a personal responsibility to rise above one's sinful nature. Adam and Eve, in the garden, did not. Cain, however, eventually did and thus was granted God's protection.
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Duration:00:18:28
4-1 Order from Chaos
1/23/2024
The Hebrew and Babylonian creation stories are similar in many ways; nevertheless, the tale in Genesis is altogether different in its understanding of humankind and the God who created it.
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Duration:00:21:47
Announcing Season 4
1/2/2024
Host Ben LeBoot announces that Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, January 23rd.
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Duration:00:00:56
Christmas Bonus: Ebenezer
12/19/2023
The lyrics "here I raise my Ebenezer", the famous Ebenezer Scrooge . . . what is this word "Ebenezer", and how does it relate to Christmas?
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Duration:00:10:55
Bonus: Martialism with Jeff
10/24/2023
Pastor and 7th-dan martial artist Jeff Lindsay helps us wrestle with self-defense, loving one's neighbors, and walking in the footsteps of Jesus.
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Duration:00:42:17
Bonus: Atonement
9/25/2023
Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement—the day on which all sins are removed. So why don't Christians celebrate this exceptional occurrence?
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Duration:00:08:04
Announcing @BenLeBoot
7/5/2023
Host Ben LeBoot announces his new website (BenLeBoot.com), Instagram (@BenLeBoot), and hashtag (#BenLeBoot).
Duration:00:00:56
3-12 As for Me and Mine
4/18/2023
Joshua gave the Israelites this ultimatum: Serve the Lord, but if doing so is evil in your eyes, then choose your alternative. Every person faces that same decision, but how to decide, and what are the stakes?
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Duration:00:23:51
3-11 Living Stones
4/4/2023
Calling all masons, builders, ledgemen, and stone-enthusiasts. Let's talk about how to choose a cornerstone and why God's temple is made of living people rather than earthen blocks.
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Duration:00:21:44