Stories of Symmetry

Stories of Symmetry

A podcast dedicated to revealing beauty and purpose through another look at faith, the sacred, and the stories that unite us all. Hosted by Ben LeBoot.

Episodes

June 25, 2024 18 mins

Jonah ran away from God's call; Peter was told that he would be led where he did not wish to go. We have plans for ourselves, but if God calls, will we go? And when we do, will it be with cheerful feet?

 

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The Bible's most famous day is the Day of the Lord, but like all Jewish days, it begins in darkness and moves toward light.

 

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May 28, 2024 23 mins

Jacob deceived his father and stole his brother's blessing, but it's a bit more complicated than it looks: Isaac may have been complicit.

 

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May 14, 2024 21 mins

We have all heard about the prodigal son; he and his father teach us much about the natures of God and humanity. But what about the other son? His insights are just as valuable.

 

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April 30, 2024 20 mins

The apostle James said it best: How can you show me faith without works? Yet I will show you faith by my works.

 

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April 16, 2024 19 mins

Leviticus outlined specific rules so that people didn't have to question where they stood with God. This certainty, however, was only one of its gifts, as the book prepared the way for an even greater blessing.

 

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April 2, 2024 16 mins

Pilgrims travel across the world to arrive at a holy site. Christians, though, are opposite pilgrims who, being themselves holy temples filled with God's spirit, go out into the world.

 

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March 19, 2024 19 mins

Noah was described as a great man in his time, but was he great in all times? He did not argue on behalf of others the way that Abraham or Moses did. As for us, we should strive to be like those who are great for all time.

 

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March 5, 2024 18 mins

The afterlife reversed the fortunes of a purple-rich man and a beggar named Lazarus. For the former, it was not his wealth that sent him hell-bound, but his stubborn refusal to believe in God. Do we tend to do the same?

 

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February 20, 2024 27 mins

If I were a tree in Gethsemane, what would I have witnessed? The sleeping disciples, the praying master, the kiss of Judas, and more.

 

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February 8, 2024 5 mins

Practical Advice for a Better World is available February 9, 2024, but what's the book about? Ben answers this by reading the first few pages. Get your copy from BenLeBoutillier.com/books/Practical_Advice.

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February 6, 2024 18 mins

There is a personal responsibility to rise above one's sinful nature. Adam and Eve, in the garden, did not. Cain, however, eventually did and thus was granted God's protection.

 

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January 23, 2024 21 mins

The Hebrew and Babylonian creation stories are similar in many ways; nevertheless, the tale in Genesis is altogether different in its understanding of humankind and the God who created it.

 

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January 2, 2024 56 secs

Host Ben LeBoot announces that Season 4 will begin on Tuesday, January 23rd.

 

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December 19, 2023 10 mins

The lyrics "here I raise my Ebenezer", the famous Ebenezer Scrooge . . . what is this word "Ebenezer", and how does it relate to Christmas?

 

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October 24, 2023 42 mins

Pastor and 7th-dan martial artist Jeff Lindsay helps us wrestle with self-defense, loving one's neighbors, and walking in the footsteps of Jesus.

 

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September 25, 2023 8 mins

Yom Kippur is the Day of Atonement—the day on which all sins are removed. So why don't Christians celebrate this exceptional occurrence?

 

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July 5, 2023 56 secs

Host Ben LeBoot announces his new website (BenLeBoot.com), Instagram (@BenLeBoot), and hashtag (#BenLeBoot).

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April 18, 2023 23 mins

Joshua gave the Israelites this ultimatum: Serve the Lord, but if doing so is evil in your eyes, then choose your alternative. Every person faces that same decision, but how to decide, and what are the stakes?

 

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April 4, 2023 21 mins

Calling all masons, builders, ledgemen, and stone-enthusiasts. Let's talk about how to choose a cornerstone and why God's temple is made of living people rather than earthen blocks.

 

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