The True Story on Straight Street {Ann Swindell - Acts 9}

Do you know anyone who seems like the least likely person to ever turn and follow Jesus? You look at them and think, "There's just no way..." Maybe the person you think of as the least likely Jesus follower is you. 

Well, today we're looking at a story from the Bible about a man who never, ever thought he would follow Jesus. And the people around him agreed. He was the least likely person to ever give his life to Jesus, because he was obsessed with destroying the lives of Christians, and wiping out the story of Jesus for good. 

And yet, all of that changed over a three day period in a house on Straight Street. 

Ann Swindell

Guest: Ann Swindell

Bible Passage: Acts 9:1-9 ESV

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Mentioned Resources: 

Path to Peace by Ann Swindell.Season 2 of Live Like It's True: The True Story of EasterEpisode: The True Story of the Arrest with Lindsay Schott Episode: The True Story of the Empty Tomb with Erika VanHaitsma 

Music: Cade Popkin Music 

Summer Standout Series

Today is part 2 of a conversation with Ann Swindell, which is part of my Summer Standout series. Over the summer, I'm connecting with a handful of fellow Bible study authors who are releasing a new study, and so I've let them choose the story from the Bible that we'll be talking about. Also, each episode will include a giveaway. Scroll down for two ways to win. 

Ann Swindell

Ann Swindell and her writing have been featured widely by The Gospel Coalition, Risen Motherhood, (in)courage, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and other publications. Ann lives in West Michigan with her pastor-husband and their children. Learn more at annswindell.com.

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