Ep 145: GraceWay, Genesis, And A Wake-Up Call (Part 1)
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"What happens when a pastor bets on a story—and a storyteller—he’s never seen? That simple 'yes' shaped a rich conversation about risk, trust, and how creative ministry can reignite a love for Scripture."
We trace Pastor Don Schwing’s journey from ritual to relationship, the power of storytelling to wake up a church, and the surprising ways God guides a congregation’s future. Humor, honesty, and a 7‑Eleven-sized miracle reveal how surrender fuels real ministry.
• why embodied storytelling makes Scripture feel urgent again
• how a single sentence shattered self‑justification
• moving from willpower to surrender and abiding
• using humor to reset attention without losing reverence
• resisting broad‑brush labels to see people first
• leadership under pressure and the habit of peace
• Graceway’s staffing model and shared mission
• the vision for an outreach center next door
• practical providence in property, timing, and price
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Pastor Don Schwing, Executive Pastor - GraceWay Bible Church
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Tour Updates (00:00:00)
2. Why Churches Take Risks On Art (00:03:20)
3. Bringing Joseph To Life (00:05:20)
4. Humor That Refocuses Hearts (00:09:20)
5. Scripture’s Suspense And Storycraft (00:12:20)
6. Don’s Conversion And Conviction (00:16:40)
7. Wrestling With Broad-Brush Judgments (00:22:30)
8. Surrender, Power, And Calling (00:26:00)
9. Conflict, Peace, And Leadership (00:30:20)
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