Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke
84 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsStorytelling with a purpose...
Tales of the Revolution is the Christian storytelling podcast concerning revolutionary encounters with the real Jesus of Nazareth. I am your host, Jason Vreeke. I scour the world looking for ordinary people with stories about our extraordinary God. What is your story? I want to hear it! Send me a message on Facebook!
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It's Not Just About the Food...
November 22, 2018 15:11Each Thanksgiving I have often considered answering the age-old question: "Which is better, pumpkin pie or sweet potato pie?" Instead of this discussion I give thanks for what is truly a better way. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. -John 13:35 I give thanks for love. I first give thanks for the love of God that has saved me. I think of the Cross of Christ and how not only my own life, but all of history, hinges on this event. I next giv...
Amazing The Mind of a Child Is
September 16, 2018 18:58P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } I am constantly amazed at the intelligence of children. This morning during my Sunday lesson I was blown away by the depth of questions asked by my students. We addressed Genesis chapter three and the fall of man. After addressing the lies and deception of the serpent I was asked, "If God knew that Adam and Eve would sin, why did He put them in the Garden of Eden?" I did my best to answer this high level question in our short amount of time only to then...
Episode 22 - Truth is Truth / J. Warner Wallace and Forensic Faith
October 09, 2017 03:49Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the first episode of season 2 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. This is the 22nd overall episode and is entitled, Truth is Truth. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music or anywhere you get podcasts! Get the latest episode right here! ------>Click to listen or download or use the Play Button! My special guest is J. Warner Wallace. We will hear about his latest book...
Some Revolutionary Rumblings...Season 2!
September 11, 2017 15:09I've always loved the sky. On eclipse day I was plagued by clouds. Nevertheless it was a beautiful day; I could hardly complain about what was going on in the sky. There have been some rumblings going on inside of me. These rumblings are for season 2 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. The Lord has given me a great but busy summer off. We are now nearly to the end of summer. A busy summer that has included a job change or two and the birth of my daughter. Now that fall is com...
No Surprises for God
July 03, 2017 02:43I have mentioned it on other occasions, but we all live under the illusion of linear assumption. We believe today will be like yesterday and next week like last week and so on. But this is not always true; non-linearities occur. Last year we thought our fourth pregnancy would be like the prior three. But this was not the case. It was a non-linearity when my wife Valerie woke up with unexpected bleeding. It was a non-linearity when I left work early. It was a non-linearity when I pulled u...
Episode 21 - Under the Milky Way
April 17, 2017 04:47Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the 21st episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke! This episode is entitled Under the Milky Way. The "guest" storyteller is a young pastor from Southern California. We continue thinking about the resurrection of Jesus Christ even though Easter has passed. Let us always keep the resurrection of Jesus Christ close to our hearts. Download by clicking here or use the Play Button! Enter your email address:...
Episode 20 - A Journey To Faith
April 10, 2017 04:16Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of episode 20 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. This episode is entitled A Journey to Faith. When it comes down to it, that's what it's all about. This podcast exists to share journeys of faith. Not all journeys look the same. In this episode hear how Dr. Phil Fernandes of The Institute of Biblical Defense made his way to the real Jesus of Nazareth. Learn more about him at InstituteofBiblicalDefense....
Episode 19 - Dark Deception
April 03, 2017 05:33Fellow Revolutionaries, I am please to announce the release of the 19th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. This is another installment on deception. This episode is entitled Dark Deception. My guest storyteller, Dr. Gregory Reid, is a retired private investigator with over 20 years of experience as a contract criminal justice trainer on occult crimes and crimes against children. He has authored eleven books including Nobody's Angel, Trojan Church, and the recently rel...
Episode 18 - Shadows of the Past
March 26, 2017 21:10Fellow Revolutionaries I am pleased to announce the release of the 18th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke entitled Shadows of the Past. Guest storytellers include Gayle Erwin and Pastor Dave Annan. Gayle Erwin has pastored for years and has also authored numerous titles that can be found at his website, Servant.org. Also hear from Pastor Dave Annan as he shares how the church he pastored in Pennsylvania ministered to those living in a homosexual lifestyle. Learn mo...
The Flowers Will Bloom; Even if Late
March 25, 2017 16:34When all the trees are blooming with beautiful white blossoms all over my neighborhood, and pretty much everywhere else in North Carolina, the two trees in my front yard remain barren. There's nothing like having the ugly trees of the neighborhood. It was told to me that my trees are a slightly different kind. They bloom a few weeks later but actually keep their beautiful blossoms for a much longer duration. As I gaze at the blossoms on my trees I think of how followers of Christ can be s...
Public Profession of Faith
March 20, 2017 02:39Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, This has been a big weekend for my family and I. My oldest son, Isaiah, made the decision to publicly profess his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth through water baptism. Thoughts of pride and humility have filled my heart in the days before and the day of my eight year-old's baptism. I also have had some family come in from out of town. I know what you're thinking...Jason is coming up with an excuse for not releasing an episode. You may be right. ...
Episode 17 - Battlefield
March 13, 2017 04:17Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the seventeenth episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. This episode is entitled Battlefield. Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or anywhere you get podcasts. This life in which we live is a battle. Did you know that? Our war is a spiritual war. Would you like to know more? Listen to Episode 17 - Battlefield. My guest storyteller is Ryan J. Krause. Listen as he shares some revolution...
Episode 16 - Redemption Road
March 05, 2017 14:51Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am please to announce the release of Episode 16 - Redemption Road. This episode features guest storyteller Joseph A Ross. He is a professor of history and shares some of his own personal history in this episode as it relates to loss, suffering, grief, and redemption. Learn more about him and his journey at JosephARoss.org. Find download links and the YouTube video for the episode below! Click Here to play or Download! Enter your email address: Subsc...
Weekend Wonder
March 04, 2017 15:41For some reason mowing the lawn or even walking in my yard reminds me of Star Wars. It may seem arbitrary but I have spent many hours listening to Star Wars podcasts while mowing. Invariably, Star Wars always gets me thinking about my oldest son Isaiah; who will be eight years-old very soon. I remember several years back looking at cakes in the bakery section of Walmart. Isaiah's curiosity was captured by a cake-topper which featured a man in a black helmet dueling a man with a fair compl...
The Walk for Life/Fun Run in High Point, NC May 6th
March 01, 2017 23:06This year come show your support for families in High Point, NC by participating in this year's Walk for Life/Fun Run! It's happening May 6th from 8am to noon. Create or join a team of walkers or runners and help raise donations to benefit families and mothers in need. I had the privilege of talking to one of the board members of The New Life Family outreach of High Point, Tori Shaw on Episode 11 - Deceived Unto Death. To find out more follow the link below and watch the promotional v...
Episode 15 - Damaged Goods
February 25, 2017 20:34Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the 15th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. I find it fascinating that my prior show, A Revolution of the Mind, never made it past the 15th episode. I already have stories and interviews that will bring us much further on Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. I am excited about what God is doing with this show! Thank you for your support! This 15th episode is entitled Damaged Goods. Have you ever ...
Episode 14 - The Struggle Is Real
February 18, 2017 23:12Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the 14th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke This episode is entitled The Struggle is Real. My guest storyteller is Joe Dallas. Below you'll find links to the YouTube video and download links to the episode! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or anywhere you find podcasts! Click Here to Play/Right-Click to download!<---- For decades, Joe Dallas has been counseling and min...
Some Things Never Change...
February 17, 2017 00:42When we survey the world around us, the picture does not look good. It is impossible to say what the global tomorrow will bring. Even in The United States, we are in a time of uncertainty. In your own life personally, I venture to say that you are probably dealing with something that has taken you by surprise. I daresay it is very likely that you are dealing with an issue you thought you would never would see. I know that in my own life I see, time after time, that I tend to have new ...
Episode 13 - Crash But Don't Burn
February 12, 2017 03:19Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of Episode 13 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. This episode is entitled Crash But Don't Burn. My special guest storyteller is Brad Dacus, President and Founder of the Pacific Justice Institute. You can learn more about all they do with religious liberties, parental rights, and more at their website, PacificJustice.org In this episode, Brad Dacus tells his story of how God miraculously healed him after a life-alt...
Some Things Do Change Indeed...
February 09, 2017 22:47Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, God has been so faithful! All people of all generations can say this in full truth. Today is no different. I have often asked the following question in my life, "What's wrong with this country?! Can't I walk down the street without being offered a job?" I say that to say that I have had a recent job change. This change is within the same company. They made me an offer and I couldn't refuse it. With this change I have had a hard time adjusting to the new h...
Episode 12 - Tell The World
February 05, 2017 14:23Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke - Episode 12! This episode is entitled, Tell The World Our special guest storyteller is Sarah Yardley. Sarah shares some of her experiences as a missionary to England! Also listen to some of my own antics and misadventures while I try to Tell the World! Listen to or download this episode below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or anywhere you ge...
Episode 11 - Deceived Unto Death
January 28, 2017 21:52Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of Episode 11 - Deceived Unto Death. This timely release coincides with the historical March for Life happening this weekend in Washington D. C. My special guest storyteller, Tori Shaw, tells her very personal story that is very relevant and topically related to the March for Life. Read Tori's thoughts on life, motherhood, and Christianity at her blog, A Life of Gratitude, at ToriShaw.blogspot.com. Tori also sits on the...
The Pursuit of Happiness, Liberty, and Life
January 27, 2017 20:53Last week many witnessed the words and actions of what is being called: The Women’s March. It is said that over a million people, the vast majority women, gathered in Washington D.C. in order to be heard. Coverage was widespread. You could not escape it on social media or network media. I got some pretty in-depth descriptions from proponents and opponents who were in attendance. This weekend is an event dubbed The March for Life. In similar fashion, people from all over, mostly w...
People Need Jesus
January 25, 2017 20:33People look at Christians and determine what Jesus is like. The sad reality is that Jesus of Nazareth has been defamed because of the failures of the church. I know you and I are not capable, by any stretch of the imagination, to be just like Jesus. Do I love people perfectly? NO! Do I always put others before myself? NO! Do you know who can be just like Jesus? JESUS. We need to be instrumental in arranging encounters with the Real Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus is a Man of sorrows; acqua...
Episode 10 - The Hands We're Given
January 21, 2017 16:17Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the release of the 10th episode of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. Our special guest is Benjamin Wolaver. He is the cellist of The Annie Moses Band. Learn more about them at their website at http://www.anniemosesband.com/ Benjamin and other members of the band are also involved in the Fine Arts Summer Academy. Learn more at their website, http://www.fineartssummeracademy.com/ I am trying something new with this. I have ...
What Are You Doing this Weekend?
January 20, 2017 13:50It's pretty common to think about the weekend---especially on a Friday. We make plans to do things we can't do and see people we can't see during the week. The biggest thing about the weekend is that you have time. Time is probably our most precious commodity and treasure. The fact is that wherever you spend your time; your heart is sure to follow. Put another way, where your treasure is, your heart will be also. So how will you spend your time this weekend? Will it be spent doing h...
Episode 10 is in Production / Guest Storyteller Benjamin Wolaver
January 18, 2017 17:18Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, Your friend Jason is currently in the midst of producing episode 10 of Tales of the Revolution. My special guest will be Benjamin Wolaver, cellist of The Annie Moses Band! He’s got a story you do not want to miss! As a collector of rare experiences I recommend checking out the podcast feed or the download center this weekend so you can add this to your collection! Learn more about Benjamin Wolaver and The Annie Moses Band at their website. Until next tim...
The Church is Doing a Poor Job...
January 16, 2017 16:46In many of my conversations with godly Christians of late there has been a common theme. It has been noted by numerous folks that we, the church, have been doing a pretty poor job at ministering to people in true need. What do you mean Jason!? Our church preaches truth every week from our pulpit and our church leadership is faithful and without reproach! I appreciate and even applaud the preaching of truth. It is necessary. Also, the leadership of a church needs to be blameless and witho...
Episode 9 - Let Us Reason Together
January 14, 2017 13:50Episode 9 is here! This episode features guest storyteller J. Warner Wallace. Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective who used the skills he learned in his profession to examine the claims of the New Testament in order to come to faith in Jesus Christ! He has appeared on Dateline NBC more than any other cold-case homicide detective. Keith Morrison said of J. Warner Wallace, Around Dateline, we had a phrase to describe J. Warner Wallace: 'The Evidence Whisperer.' You may have also...
Update on the Revolution/J. Warner Wallace
January 10, 2017 16:55Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, God is doing amazing things for Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke. He keeps bringing amazing stories of His power and goodness! I got my red clip writings going on with bad handwriting and all! Episode 8 was released over the weekend and episode 9 is now in full-fledged production! We are in for a real treat with our guest storyteller for the upcoming 9th episode, J. Warner Wallace. You may have seen him in God's Not Dead 2. You may also know him...
Episode 8 - Coming Home
January 07, 2017 13:34Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, In much of the United States we are blanketed with snow! Worry not! Grab that hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate and cozy up in your favorite chair with a blanket and the latest episode of: Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke Episode 8 - Coming Home<---Click to Play/Right-Click to Download or use button above Darlene Pawlik is our first storyteller. She is Vice President of Save The 1; a national right to life organization. They are online at www...
Somebody Someday
January 05, 2017 20:57Growing up I always wanted to be somebody someday. When I looked at people like Elvis Presley and Jon Bon Jovi; these were options to me. These positions are not easy to obtain; as I learned. Sometimes we can feel like what we do is not very significant. I created a podcast episode that tackled this subject in small way called Little Life. Most of us end up leading these Little Lives. The truth is that they are not that little at all. I was reminded by an old friend of mine yesterday...
Jesus is the Solution
January 04, 2017 14:21Not all years are created equal. Some years we have triumph and other years tragedy. Our family went through the loss of a child through miscarriage this past year. Perhaps your year was filled with similar or greater heartache. I want to encourage you. What happened last year doesn't have to happen every year. Our big brother, Paul the Apostle, recommended forgetting those those things which are behind and pressing forward toward goal of the prize of the upward call of God in Christ ...
Episode 7 - Crucial Deception
December 31, 2016 14:05Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce the final episode release of 2016. I am excited to see what the Lord will do in 2017! It is amazing to sit back and watch Him lay out His plans. This episode is the first in a series of episodes on the topic of deception. We know that deception is all around us. The frightening thing is that many are being deceived and don't even know it. This 7th episode is Crucial Deception. <-----Click Here! To listen or Right-Click to Download T...
Episode 7 is in Production!
December 28, 2016 17:25Learn more at Crucialbeats.com This weekend you are in for a real treat! We have a revolutionary story by rapper Matt Slyman who goes by the stage name "Crucial." Hear his story this weekend on episode 7 of Tales of the Revolution with Jason Vreeke!
Thinking on the Revolution...The Innocence and Wonder of a Child
December 27, 2016 17:25There is a certain innocence and wonder that most children possess and most adults do not. You remember? Don't you? When the world that you knew was bright and exciting? When Mom and Dad or big brothers and sisters were heroes who could not be defeated? As we become adults we change. We, at some point, lose this innocence and wonder. We begin to see the world as it is; in all its hideosity. We learn of the horrible things people people have done to one another throughout the millennia. ...
Episode 6 - A Smiley for Your Troubles
December 24, 2016 15:45Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce that Tales of the Revolution Episode 6 is now available! This episode is entitled A Smiley For Your Troubles<--Click here or Right-Click to download! Special guest is comedian Bob Smiley. Check him out by clicking here. We spend time talking about how the Lord Jesus gets us through the difficulties that we can encounter in this life. Ironically, Bob Smiley is a comedian; but truly we all go through dark times and if we learn to lean on Go...
Christmas: Prelude to Sacrifice
December 23, 2016 16:17Hello Revolutionaries, This weekend will be Christmas; the time we get together and celebrate the birth of the greatest revolutionary of all---Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I want to take this time to pause for a moment and think about how important Christmas really is. We can get caught up in the commercialism or we can get caught up in the traditions of Christmas that are not part of the original story. Conversely we can also get caught up in pointing the finger at people who are caught up...
Burning the Midnight Oil and Episode 6!
December 22, 2016 17:45Last night I was doing some editing and mixing for episode 6. So that means episode 6 is in full production mode! I know I say this all the time but don't miss this story! The Greatest Revolutionary of all, Jesus of Nazareth, has blessed me with some great stories that I already have in the can! Great and exciting episodes are in the works! Be sure to subscribe if you have not yet! iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, BeyondPod, YouTube, and more! And of course the download center is where ...
The Secrets of Christmas Volume 2: Santa Claus/Saint Nicholas
December 21, 2016 15:19Who is this guy? Where did he come from? The question is not as easy to answer as we would like. In fact, the legend of Santa Claus has many contributing factors. I want to just look at the aspect of how a historical figure, Saint Nicholas, became Santa Claus. He was born in possibly 280 AD and was a devotee of Jesus Christ. He became the Bishop of Myra in what would be modern-day Turkey. He was known as being a defender of true Christianity. Some say he was even present during the Nicean...
Episode 5 - International Man of Ministry
December 17, 2016 14:39Fellow Revolutionaries, Episode 5 - International Man of Ministry <---Click Here or Right-click to download! is now available! Storytellers for this episode include myself and Dan Wooding Dan Wooding is the founder and operator of Assist News Assist stands for Aid to Special Saints in Strategic Times. AssistNews.net is the place to find all kinds of stories about Christians worldwide! Check it out! Dan Wooding has been working as a journalist for several decades and brings his experie...
The Shepherds on Christmas Night
December 16, 2016 18:35We can read of the shepherds on Christmas night in the second chapter of The Gospel According to Luke. The story records the miraculous angelic announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ. Think about what this night must have been like. Have you ever worked a night shift or even the dreaded overnight shift? I have worked my fair share. I remember working late nights into early mornings at the radio station. There is nothing like the quiet of those times of night. Every once in a while I would...
Revolutionary Tales are Coming!
December 15, 2016 19:05Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, Just another short post today to tell you that I have just recorded a "must-hear" story! I am excited about all the revolutionary tales that are pouring in! Please keep them coming! Please do not go looking for me later tonight. I will be busy watching Rogue One: A Star Wars Story! But after that I will be on the grind! Episode 5 is almost ready and episodes 6 through 10 are looking great! Until next time...live the Revolution! -Jason Vreeke
Episode 5 is Now in the Works!
December 14, 2016 15:29This is just a quick note to let you know that episode 5 is currently in production. I expect that you will be able to listen to the new episode this weekend! If you have not heard the prior episodes now is the time to catch up! Episode 1 - Turnaround Episode 2 - Lost and Found Episode 3 - Little Life Episode 4 - A Day at the Beach (Perfect to rescue you from cold weather!) And don't forget to subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and more! Thank you for listening! Your fellow ...
I Just Bit My Lip!
December 13, 2016 21:38A while back I posted about the faith of a mustard seed in a blog entitled, What Do I Know About Mustard Seeds? Unfortunately I know all about biting my lip. A chiropractor once told me that my jaw is all out of whack and that's why I always bite my lip. So today I was minding my own business, eating my lunch and BAM!!! I bite my lip and blood starts gushing out. I think I could feel my teeth touching together as my lip was pierced through. At that moment a word was uttered just under my ...
Away in a Manger Syndrome or The Little Lord Jesus
December 12, 2016 16:05This time of year many of us sing well-known songs concerning sleigh rides and bells jingling and jangling. We also sing and hear songs concerning the birth of the Jewish Messiah---the Savior of the world. Some of theses songs are great and filled with encouraging reminders of God's love. I think of the song Away in a Manger: Away in a manger no crib for a bed / The little Lord Jesus lay down His sweet head It seems so nice and the sound of the song is that of a lullaby. B...
The Secrets of Christmas
December 11, 2016 19:51Every year my family goes to Old Salem to experience some of the Moravian Christmas traditions presented in the annual Candle Tea. Many of these traditions go back two hundred fifty years or more. When we asked my four year-old which part was his favorite he said, in a rather hushed tone, "I like the room where they tell all the secrets of Christmas." I thought, how interesting! I think he was talking about the room where the story of Christmas is told from the time of Caesar's census to th...
Tales of the Revolution on YouTube
December 10, 2016 15:51Hello Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce that I am in the process of converting each of the episodes of Tales of the Revolution into videos for YouTube. Here is the link for Episode 1 - Turnaround https://youtu.be/jvrsy4coahI Please share this link everywhere! I will get the rest of the episodes posted as soon as possible! I have finished finals week and I have a bunch of amazing stories to edit and produce! This means new episodes are on the way! Until then...Live revol...
It's the Holiday Season
December 09, 2016 18:42I once saw a billboard with some icons. The icons were as follows: A Christmas Tree A wrapped gift A martini glass These three icons were placed in a mathematical equation boasting that if you added them together you would have the holidays. In other words it said: Christmas tree + Gift + Martini Glass = The Holidays Really? Is that what the holidays are made of?! I sincerely hope nobody feels that way. When I worked at Kwave Radio we ran a Christmas series of promos called "Home for t...
Talesoftherevolution.com
December 07, 2016 18:26Fellow Revolutionaries, I am pleased to announce that "blogspot" is no longer part of my domain. Talesoftherevolution.com is now live! Nothing else will change. You will still see the same kind of content and the podcast feed will not change. Again, thank you for your support and I look forward to hearing and podcasting more stories about the Greatest Revolutionary of them all and His people. -Jason Vreeke