Podcast
Enter The Story
Hosted by CJ Cousins · EN
Enter the Story is a weekly podcast guiding you through the Chronological New Testament—not just to read the Bible, but to step inside it.
Each episode corresponds to one week of the Enter the Story 52-week Bible reading plan, inviting listeners to slow down, read Scripture in its historical flow, and discover the unfolding story of God’s love revealed in Jesus Christ.
This podcast is:
• Scripture-forward — walking carefully through the biblical text itself
• Chronological — helping the New Testament make sense as a unified story
• Formation-focused — shaping faith, not just information
• Hope-centered — emphasizing God’s character of love and salvation by faith in Christ
Whether you’re new to the Bible or returning with fresh eyes, Enter the Story offers a calm, pastoral companion for your weekly reading—along with practical spiritual practices and gentle invitations toward disciple-making in everyday life.
You can read along using the free downloadable Enter the Story Bible reading plan, or dive deeper with the companion book.
This is not a race through Scripture.
It’s an invitation to walk with God through the story that shapes us all.
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Episode 6 - The Quiet Power of the Kingdom
Feb 1900:05:59Tap to summarizeIn Week 6 of Enter The Story, we explore a powerful paradox: the Kingdom of God advances quietly, yet transforms everything.Through Matthew 11, Luke 11, Matthew 13, Luke 8, and Mark 4, we see Jesus describe the Kingdom not as spectacle, but as seed. Not as noise, but as growth. Not as force, but as faithfulness.This episode brings you directly into the biblical text, helping you see:• The loving character of God revealed in Christ• The assurance of salvation by faith in Jesus alone• How the Kingdom grows in hidden, faithful obedience• What it means to live as a disciple shaped by quiet trustFollow along with the free Chronological New Testament Reading Plan:https://livingforhim.tv/biblereadingplans/2020/1/2/the-new-testament-t9ht6You can also journey deeper with the book Enter The Story: A 52-Week Journey Through the Chronological New Testament:https://livingforhim.mysamcart.com/enter-the-story-chronological-new-testamentThe Kingdom may begin small — but it changes everything.
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Episode 5 - Learning the Way of the Kingdom
Feb 1800:05:27Tap to summarizeIn Week 5 of Enter The Story, we sit at the feet of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7) and then watch His kingdom teaching come alive in Luke 7 and Matthew 9.Jesus reveals a kingdom unlike any other — where blessing begins with poverty of spirit, greatness looks like mercy, prayer flows from intimacy with the Father, and authority is shaped by compassion.This episode walks directly through the biblical text and focuses on:• The character of God revealed in Christ• Assurance of salvation by faith in Jesus• A formation practice for living the way of the kingdom• A disciple-making invitation for this weekFollow along with the free reading plan:https://livingforhim.tv/biblereadingplans/2020/1/2/the-new-testament-t9ht6Go deeper with the companion book Enter The Story:https://livingforhim.mysamcart.com/enter-the-story-chronological-new-testamentRead personally.Start a Life Group.Invite someone to enter the story with you.
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Episode 4 - Authority Shaped By Compassion
Feb 1400:04:41Tap to summarizeWeek 4 — Authority Shaped By CompassionWhat does real authority look like?In this week’s readings, Jesus demonstrates power that restores rather than crushes. He heals. He forgives. He calls. He confronts — but always with love.Authority in the kingdom of God is shaped by compassion.In this episode, we reflect on:• God’s heart revealed in Jesus• The security we have in Christ• A spiritual formation practice for this week• How to live this out in disciple-makingDownload the free reading plan:👉 https://livingforhim.tv/biblereadingplans/2020/1/2/the-new-testament-t9ht6Companion book:👉 https://livingforhim.mysamcart.com/enter-the-story-chronological-new-testamentLet’s keep entering the story together.
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Episode 3 - Seeing and Believing
Feb 1400:04:03Tap to summarizeIn Week 3 of Enter the Story, we walk through moments where people encounter Jesus and must decide what they truly see.From the healing of the paralytic and the calling of Matthew to the growing tension between faith and skepticism, this week asks a deeper question: Is seeing enough — or does belief require surrender?As the story unfolds, we watch crowds marvel, disciples follow, and religious leaders resist. The miracles reveal more than power — they reveal the heart of God. In every scene, we are invited to move from curiosity to conviction.This episode brings you directly into the biblical text, tracing the chronological flow of the readings and highlighting:• The character of God revealed in Christ• The assurance of salvation by faith in Jesus• A formation practice to help you live what you read• A disciple-making invitation for this weekDownload the free reading plan and follow along:👉 https://livingforhim.tv/biblereadingplans/2020/1/2/the-new-testament-t9ht6Want to go deeper?
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Episode 2 - The Kingdom Draws Near
Feb 1200:05:33Tap to summarizeEpisode 2 — The Kingdom Draws NearWhat if repentance wasn’t about guilt—but about preparing your heart for what God is already doing?In this episode of Enter the Story, we continue our 52-week journey through the Chronological New Testament by stepping into the ministry of John the Baptist and the baptism and temptation of Jesus.Through Luke 3, Matthew 3, John 1:19–34, Mark 1:1–13, and Matthew 4:1–11, we explore how God prepares hearts before He moves in power. Before miracles, before teaching, before public ministry—there is preparation.This episode invites you to:• See God’s love revealed in patient preparation• Rest in your identity as beloved in Christ before performance• Understand repentance as hopeful realignment, not shame• Reflect on how testing can strengthen trust rather than weaken faith📖 Read along this week using the free Enter the Story Bible reading plan📘 Get the companion book, Enter the Story: A 52-Week Journey Through the Chronological New Testament👉 https://livingforhim.mysamcart.com/enter-the-story-chronological-new-testamentThis is not about trying harder.It’s about letting God prepare your heart for what He is already bringing.
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Episode 1 - God With Us
Jan 2500:05:10Tap to summarizeEpisode 1 — God With UsWhat if the story of Jesus didn’t begin with what we must do for God—but with what God has already done for us?In this opening episode of Enter the Story, we begin a 52-week journey through the Chronological New Testament by entering the opening scenes of the Gospel story. Before Jesus teaches, heals, or calls disciples, God draws near.Through Luke 1–2, John 1, and Matthew 1–2, we explore the breathtaking truth that the eternal God chose to dwell with us—not through power or spectacle, but through humility, presence, and love.This episode invites you to:• See God’s character revealed in the incarnation• Rest in the assurance of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ• Practice noticing God’s presence in everyday life• Consider how this story is meant to be shared, not just studied📖 Read along this week using the free Enter the Story Bible reading plan📘 Get the companion book, Enter the Story: A 52-Week Journey Through the Chronological New Testament👉 https://livingforhim.mysamcart.com/enter-the-story-chronological-new-testamentThis is not a race through Scripture.It’s an invitation to walk with God through the story that shapes us all.
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Enter The Story Trailer
Jan 2300:01:00Tap to summarizeEnter the Story is a podcast that encourages slow, intentional reading of the New Testament, focusing on formation through scripture. The introduction sets the tone for the podcast, emphasizing the importance of walking slowly through the Bible, while the purpose of the podcast is to explore how the story forms us into people of trust, hope, and love.TakeawaysSlow, intentional readingFormation through scriptureChapters00:00 Introduction to Enter the Story
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