Kingdom Animalia takes shape. Text: Genesis 1:24-25 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes i…

What does it look like for followers of Jesus to live as people of resistance?By Zane Witcher

One beautiful idea, myriad possibilities. Text: Genesis 1:14-19 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-…

Yahweh fills the ocean with wonders. Text: Genesis 1:20-23 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-s…

What does it mean to receive and extend grace as the people of Jesus?By Zane Witcher

Here comes the sun. Text: Genesis 1:14-19 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes info about …

Earth's newly revealed soil plays host to roots. Text: Genesis 1:11-13 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with …

What does it mean to receive an inheritance of salvation as the people of Jesus?By Zane Witcher

Yahweh gathers the waters and reveals something extraordinary. Text: Genesis 1:9-10 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice …

Yahweh speaks and the world gets brighter. Text: Genesis 1:3-8 Players: Yahweh Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a month with behind-the-scenes i…

"Why practice sabbath? What pours out of us when we engage in the rhythm of sabbath?"By Luke Cochran

In the pre-creation stillness, something is off…but what? Text: Genesis 1:1-2 Players: Yahweh The angels Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Production: Hazefire Studios Links: —Give to fund this season of Holy Ghost Stories —Sign up for The Latest, an email Justin sends twice a mont…

Season 7 premieres on May 12! Give to make it possible here.By Justin Gerhardt

What is the practice of sabbath, and how do we define it at Round Rock Church of Christ?By Zane Witcher

The resurrection of Jesus is a word of hope for all who are tempted to expect the worst or anticipate disappointment.By Zane Witcher

Context matters to any dramatic entrance. The context of Palm Sunday sets the stage for the most dramatic week in the life of Jesus. A week that will change everything. Does Jesus come to Jerusalem as a conquering king or suffering servant? Would you welcome this King?By David Fraze

What did a king do for God? And why is Jesus an even greater King than any who came before or after Him?By Zane Witcher

What did a priest do for God? Why is Jesus an even greater priest than anyone before him?By Zane Witcher

Humans often envision the wilderness as a dry, barren, and desolate place. In contrast, the Scriptures portray the wilderness as a spiritual state where the Lord’s words are often amplified for our strengthening.By Jeremy Frye

What did a prophet do for God and with God? Why is Jesus an even greater prophet than anyone before him?By Zane Witcher

The hope of participating in these spiritual rhythms is to be drawn into the work and reality of God's vision for the future.By Zane Witcher

What purposes do spiritual rhythms serve in our life with God?By Zane Witcher

Why would I consider incorporating rhythms with the Spirit into my life with God?By Zane Witcher

To begin our series, Wells & Wineskins, we unpack three tendencies that delay us from drinking deeply in our relationship with God.By Zane Witcher

The glory of Jesus is revealed at the wedding in Cana. He turns water into wine, not just to help the couple, but to reveal His identity. If you want to know who He is, listen and find out.By Mitch East

In a story full of incredible moments, this may be the most amazing one in all of the Exodus. But what does it have to do with us? Everything.By Justin Gerhardt

What kind of stories does God want to be housed in His church? The final chapter of Ruth reveals that He desires stories driven by a fervor for legacy rather than a fear of loss.By Zane Witcher

Home is more than just a physical place; it’s a sacred space where God's story unfolds in our stories. In Ruth chapter 3, we see that family is built through ordinary acts of vulnerability and sacrifice as we engage with each other's stories. Home is the place where God's story is housed within the stories of God's people. There is no story that Go…

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Even though humanity's sense of home may undergo change, loss, and even suffering, the promise in the second chapter of Ruth is that God is invisibly working behind the scenes to bring us home—both to one another and through one another.By Zane Witcher

Everyone longs for the sense of being 'home.' Finding home is not just a geographical question but also a spiritual one. In Home At Last, we explore the behind-the-scenes work of finding, grieving, and joining with God on the journey to feeling truly at home.By Zane Witcher

Taking our cues from Paul, we took time to consider the reality that even though we are often inconsistent and second-guessing people, God's Yes to us in Christ is not flippant or fleeting.By Matt DeLano

The birth of Jesus is filled with gifts available to humanity. In this message, we unpack four of the many gifts found in the good news of 'God with us.By Zane Witcher

What does it mean for us to be persistent & resistant in our prayer life with God?By Emmanuel Dominguez

Christians have a glimpse of what’s in store for the future. The resurrection of Jesus marks the inauguration of what is to come for heaven and earth. In this final message of the series, we discuss how we rely on the promise of Jesus’ return and prepare for the renewal of all things. The best part is that it has already begun.…

Holy Ghost Stories creator Justin Gerhardt and manuscript editor JL Gerhardt discuss the unique power of Biblical storytelling and share how you can be a part of some exciting things ahead for Hazefire Studios.By Justin Gerhardt

How does the maker of heaven and earth engrave God’s words in our heart when you don’t know where to start?By Matt DeLano

"I'm only human" is often a phrase we use to imply that failure and brokenness define our nature. However, the story of God in the Scriptures presents a far more dynamic and multifaceted view of what humans are capable of in their lifetime. In this message, we explore what it truly means to be made in the image of God.…

The Holy Spirit is often neglected and discounted by many, yet is equally fundamental to our understanding of God's nature and work in the world. In this message, we explore how the Holy Spirit, known as the Breath of God, actualizes the Gospel in our lives.By Zane Witcher

The life and death of Jesus is unlike any other in the history of the world. In this message, we unpack the fundamental characteristics of Jesus, the Son of God, and explore the implications for those who call Him Lord, Savior, and Christ.By Zane Witcher

A shocking command tests Abraham's faith. Will he obey? Will Yahweh let him? Text: Genesis 15, 22 Players: Yahweh Abraham Isaac What's Spooky: Human Sacrifice Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed Chrome," Sam Barsh …

It’s essential to have a solid foundation in our faith journey—a fixed point to hold onto through every season of life. In this series, Foundations, we will explore the core beliefs handed down to us that ground us in the fundamentals of faith.By Zane Witcher

In the final message of this series, we discuss how the Spirit of God provokes & encourages us all towards selflessness through the local church.By Zane Witcher

Secret messengers, cryptic fables, mysterious outsiders full of dangerous charisma, and huddled masses kissing fly statues in shadowy strongholds. This is the story of Abimelech. Text: Judges 9 Players: Yahweh Abimelek Gaal Zebul What's Spooky: Warfare Human corpses Many people burned alive Deadly head trauma Murder Credits: Research, Writing, Narr…

How do we steward our appearance and the way we present ourselves to others as a way of loving God and others?By Zane Witcher

How does God shape us into more other-centered disciples of Jesus through our homes and families of origin?By Zane Witcher

It's finally time for Jacob to leave his father-in-law's home. ...Or is it? Text: Genesis 30:25-31:55 Players: Yahweh Jacob Laban Rachel Leah What's Spooky: Not much in this one Credits: Research, Writing, Narration, Sound Editing: Justin Gerhardt Manuscript Editing: JL Gerhardt Intro Music: "Winds of Change," Four Trees Outro Music: "Fine-Toothed …

There is something about persistent prayer tha tmoves God’s heart in a different way. What does it look like for us to take on that labor of prayer?By Clark Sullivan

How do we ensure that all the work God entrusts to us is focused on God and serving others?By Zane Witcher

Being housed, fed, and safe are not the only things humanity needs to truly come alive, regardless of the environments they find themselves in.By Zane Witcher