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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
We all need grace!
Brent and Ian talk with Bruce Hindmarsh and Craig Borlase about their new book from W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson about the life of John Newton and his famous hymn ‘Amazing Grace’ – ‘Amazing Grace: The Life of John Newton and the Surprising Story Behind the Song’.
Bruce Hindmarsh is the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology and Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent College in Vancouver. He wrote his doctoral thesis on Newton at Oxford. Bruce is a fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a past president of the American Society of Church History.
Craig Borlase is a New York Times, Sunday Times, and international bestselling ghostwriter of dramatic, engaging memoirs. Over the last 2 decades, he has written more than 55 books, working with a diverse range of authors.
- (2:00) ‘Amazing Grace’ in the fabric of American life;
- (8:20) Writing the book;
- (11:00) Newton’s mother;
- (12:30) Newton’s father;
- (15:00) Pressganging;
- (16:05) Newton’s own experience of slavery;
- (19:20) Newton’s conversion;
- (20:15) How Newton left the navy;
- (21:20) Newton’s ministry;
- (23:10) The writing of ‘Amazing Grace’;
- (25:00) Newton’s stand against the slave trade;
- (25:50) Newton and Wilberforce.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Amazing-Grace-Newton-Surprising-Behind/dp/1400334012
www.thomasnelson.com/wpublishing/
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