Live Like It's True {Bible Podcast}

The Surprise of the Story is That God Takes Initiative {Courtney Doctor}

Courtney Doctor Season 8 Episode 76

When Courtney was in her early twenties, she was in a church membership class, where the gospel was being explained and she kept raising her hand, saying, "I chose God. I know; I was there..." Can you relate with the sense that you were the one who chose God? What if your story is actually one of God taking the initiative? And what if that was actually really good news? 

I'm so grateful to have Courtney Doctor returning to the Live Like It's True podcast, where we're in the second part of our Sarah series—considering the story of Sarah found in Genesis 12-21 which started with God choosing her little family of two and promising to make of them a great nation.

Guest: Courtney Doctor

Bible Passage: Genesis 12:1-4

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Courtney Doctor

Courtney is a wife and mom, author and Bible teacher, director of women’s initiatives at The Gospel Coalition. In her new book, From Garden to Glory: How Understanding God’s Story Changes Yours (on sale May 7, 2024), Courtney gives an overview of the Bible—from God’s creation to new creation and the role believers play.

Connect with Courtney:

Website: CourtneyDoctor.com

Instagram: @courtneydoctor

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