In the above video, which we showed this Sunday, Kelly Weatherford talks about how she had prayed for her husband, Charlie, to become a Christian for 13 years. They went through the Story of Redemption, and at the end of the study, he was baptized! Now, everything has changed. Charlie has become the spiritual leader in their home, they are closer than ever, and their children will never be the same. 

Some have asked about how and why the Story of Redemption works. I would say first and foremost it  "works" because it is God's story, which is powerful, told for today's culture. Here are some further reasons why it works for people today:

• It starts at Genesis, the beginning, and assumes no Bible knowledge. It asks the questions that people are asking today--who is God, why am I here, if there is a God, why is my life (and the world) so messed up, does God have a plan for my life?
• It is primarily narrative and does not jump around or proof text It is in full color, with lots of pictures, and attractively designed It draws upon the primary atonement aspect for today's culture--the brokenness in relationships and life, with the idea that through Christ, community (relationships) with God and one another can be restored. Other atonement theme are brought out, but this is the primary one.
• Over the course of 8 weeks, people can build relationships, be invited to participate in worship or church life, start serving, and be prayed for. All of this helps bring people to faith. 

Also, check out How to Use This Study.

The print version has been used to lead hundreds of people to faith. However, I am very excited about the film version that we are making of the Story of Redemption. For this 8 part, professionally done video series, we will be traveling and doing some awesome shoots at the beach, at the Grand Canyon, and on location over in Israel. Can't wait to have this out! 

You can download FREE .pdfs of the Story of Redemption at www.StoryofRedemption.com. You can also get it on Amazon.

I hope that this particular story will give hope and inspiration to thousands--in particular the many wives out there who are praying that their husbands become Christians.