The Bible and the Rest of the Story
The Bible and The Rest of the Story is a storytelling series modeled after Paul Harvey’s famous “The Rest of the Story” broadcasts. It takes familiar biblical passages and events, then unfolds them with:
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Narrative drama — painting the scene vividly, as if you were there.
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Historical and linguistic insights — often highlighting Hebrew or Greek words, cultural context, or overlooked details.
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Spiritual lessons — showing how the ancient truth applies to modern life.
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The “rest of the story” twist — a conclusion that ties the passage to a deeper meaning, often challenging listeners to live faithfully today.
The series is designed to make Scripture come alive for all ages and to connect biblical truth to modern life with clarity and relevance.
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Episodes
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Host Bishop Carl Bell explores Exodus 12:2 and explains how God created a new beginning for Israel that did not follow the world’s calendar.He shows that true new years start with redemption — the blood, obedience, and identity change — not with January 1st, inviting listeners to live by God’s calendar.
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Bishop Carl Bell reflects on Christmas past in Bethlehem, the present reality of Christmas in 2025, and the future promise of Christ's return.He emphasizes that Christmas is more than tradition — it is salvation, hope, and the assurance that the greatest Christmas is yet to come.
Wednesday Dec 03, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Host Bishop Carl Bell examines Genesis 6:22 and reveals how Noah’s obedience transformed a divinely given blueprint into salvation. The ark becomes a symbol of holiness, the seal of the Spirit, and an invitation to build our lives according to God’s word—faithful preparation before the storm.
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
Thursday Nov 27, 2025
In 1620 a small band of believers landed at Plymouth Rock, endured a harsh winter, and with God’s help gathered a harvest and shared a feast with the Wampanoag. They gave thanks not because of abundance but because of God’s presence and provision.But Thanksgiving began long before the Pilgrims—in Scripture and in the lives of those who worship and surrender to God daily. This episode explores how thanksgiving is a posture of the heart, a daily practice of acknowledging the Lord, not just a holiday meal.