The Extraordinary Story with Tom Hoopes

Jesus Sends the Apostles Two By Two | S2 E6

After a last visit home to Nazareth Jesus sends his apostles out two by two with very specific instructions those very specific instructions can help each of us break out of our own self obsession.

Jesus, Interrupted | S2 E5

A woman with a hemorrhage has faith that if she only touches Jesus' garment, she will be healed. We must grasp for the same level of faith.

The Gerasene Demoniac | S2 E4

Jesus casts the demonic Legion into a drove of swine. Your host, Tom Hoopes, shares some common myths about the devil, and then shares a personal story about the demonic world and the importance of forgiveness.

Jesus Brings the Storm | S2 E3

This week on The Extraordinary Story, we look at the story of Jesus Christ calming the storm. But you could see this story as Jesus Christ bringing the storm. We'll see how the story sheds light on divinity of Christ and how each of the last three popes applied its lessons to the church in our time.

The Parables of the Kingdom | S2 E2

This week on The Extraordinary Story, we will look at the parables of the kingdom and compare them to the church today. You may have noticed what I have noticed, and that weeds have choked the life of the kingdom in so many areas of the church. But let's also notice how great the results are. Whenever one of us sows a mustard seed of faith.

The Death of John the Baptist | S2 E1

Welcome back to The Extraordinary Story, a podcast about the life of Christ. We pick up from last season with the beheading of John the Baptist. John was trapped in a dungeon. Both he and the ruler who killed him were asking, "Who is Jesus?" That's exactly the question we are asking today.

The Parable of the Sower | Season Finale

In the season finale of The Extraordinary Story, we discuss the Parable of the Sower. This parable is the perfect summing up of what we are meant to do in this Advent season. Sow the seeds of faith, and tell the world about Christ's Extraordinary Story.

Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord? | S1 E25

Is Jesus Christ liar, lunatic, or Lord? This is the famous dilemma observed by C.S. Lewis. We explore this question, and more in this episode of The Extraordinary Story.

Women of the Gospels | S1 E24

This episode of The Extraordinary Story is all about the role of women. From the sinful woman who visits the Pharisee's house, to the band of sisters who walked with Jesus.  Tom Hoopes discusses the way Jesus views women, how modern culture views women, and how the Church views women.

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The Centurion’s Slave and the Widow’s Son | S1 E23

Jesus loves an enemy and turns a mourner's tears to joy. This week on The Extraordinary Story, see how Christ puts the lessons of His Sermon on the Mount into action.