Great Stories with Charles Morris Archives

If someone asked you to make biblical movies based on the life stories of Peter or Paul, how would you go about it?

Ray Bruce set out to do this with a documentary film crew and one of England’s most beloved actors, David Suchet. Together, they followed in the footsteps of the Apostles Peter and Paul from Galilee to Jerusalem and beyond, seeking to tell the story behind two of the New Testament’s most captivating figures.

On this episode of the Great Stories podcast, you’ll hear Ray Bruce recount what went into the research and filming of these projects, as well why he finds the lives and ministries of Peter and Paul so compelling.

Going Deeper

Listen to David Suchet’s interview here.
David Suchet always hoped to one day portray Paul in a movie or play. Instead, he shot a documentary for the BBC following in his footsteps. What the trailer here.
Watch the preview for David Suchet: In the Footsteps of Saint Peter.
Click here to get your own copy of the DVD “In the Footsteps of St. Peter.”
Click here to get the two-DVD set of “In the Footsteps of St. Paul and St. Peter.”

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No matter how hard we try to avoid it, tragedy will strike us all. Even Christians are not immune to the trials and sufferings that life presents us. In fact, the Apostle Peter says we should expect it.

So what is a Christian to do when faced with tragedy and loss?

On today’s episode of the Great Stories podcast, Charles Morris speaks with author and pastor Robert J. Morgan about the themes covered in his bestselling book The Red Sea Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Difficult Times. Using the Israelites’ story in Exodus 14, as well as several real-life examples, Morgan shares how the Bible offers several effective strategies to help us go from fear to faith.

It is our prayer that this episode will remind you that the same God who walks with you into hardship will also guide you out.

More Related to Robert J. Morgan

Make gift to Haven Ministries and receive your copy of Morgan’s bestselling book The Red Sea Rules.
Listen to this week’s full series on Haven Today featuring Robert Morgan, with messages from Charles Morris on how God leads us out of difficult circumstances.
Read this article by Charles Morris on 10 Biblical Truths for Losing Fear.

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MAY 2, 2022 — Politico released a leaked draft opinion that gave an unprecedented preview of what is likely the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This would have major implications in every state. But even as the law of the land concerning abortion is on the brink of change, what about the hearts those who support it?

On today’s episode, Charles Morris shares an interview he did in 2019 with Carey Solomon, Chuck Konzelman, and Chris Jones, the filmmakers behind the hit movie “Unplanned.” It tells Abby Johnson’s story of how she went from the youngest Planned Parenthood director in the country to an ardent pro-life advocate. But even as the movie was gearing up for release, the project was hit with an R rating by the Motion Picture Association that the filmmakers say was an unfair attempt to keep the movie from reaching a wide audience. Find out how the Lord used this to reach many more people.

As a bonus, you’ll also hear a short interview with the real Abby Johnson. The movie about her life story has given her a unique platform to help women and children all over the world.

More About Unplanned

Watch the official trailer for the movie here.
Make a gift to this ministry and receive your own DVD copy of Unplanned.
Read another woman’s story of how having an abortion early in life impacted her life today.
Read a blog about how Christians can approach the abortion conversation in a gracious, Christlike way.

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Almost 50 years ago, to avoid impeachment, Richard Nixon resigned as President of the United States. At that same time the former legal counsel to Richard Nixon had already gone to jail for his participation in the Watergate scandal. His name was Chuck Colson, and this is exactly what the Lord used to bring him to faith in Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the Great Stories podcast, Chalres Morris returns to a classic conversation he had with the late Chuck Colson about how he went from a Watergate felon to born again Christian. Listen in as Chuck shares the story behind the scandal, his conversion, and the ministry he founded to minister to prisoners and their families.

More On Chuck Colson

See a timeline of his life and learn more about Chuck Colson’s ministry at prisonfellowship.org.

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The most startling claim of Christianity is that Jesus rose from the dead after being brutally executed on a Roman cross two thousand years ago. Could it possibly be true? And if it were, what difference could it make to us today? Dr. N.T. Wright, a leading New Testament Scholar and retired Anglican Bishop, joins Charles Morris to answer these questions on a special Easter episode of the Great Stories podcast.

In this conversation about the historical resurrection of Christ, you’ll hear one of the best explanations for why we can be certain Jesus really rose from the dead and why that matters today.

More Related to N.T. Wright and the Resurrection

Watch a video of N.T. Wright offering a brief explanation on why we can trust the Resurrection to be historically accurate.
Get a copy of N.T. Wright’s stellar Resurrection DVD shot on location in Israel, Greece and England.
Prepare your heart for Easter with this powerful song by Andrew Peterson Is He Worthy?
Listen to Andrew Peterson’s podcast interview on living in light of the Resurrection.
Discover what it could have been like to be a roman soldier faced with the reality of Christ’s resurrection when you watch the trailer for Risen.

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What if God’s primary intent for your marriage isn’t to make you happy . . . but holy? And, what if your relationship isn’t as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?

Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker who specializes in bringing people closer to Christ and closer to others. In this conversation, Gary and Charles delve deeply into how marriages can become a doorway to a closer walk with Christ and each other. Rather than wasting time with how-to steps that are “guaranteed” to give you a happy marriage, Gary makes the case for friendship, hard work, and holiness. Whether you’re in a relationship or want to be in one, this episode is for you.

Going Deeper

Learn more about the principles Gary talked about in this interview in his book Sacred Marriage.
Listen to the conversation Charles had with Gary Chapman on the Great Stories podcast here.

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