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Tales of a Budding Serial Entrepreneur
In this special episode, Alex interviews Steve! He shares insights into his personal and business journey, from growing up in the gospel music industry to his experien...
Tales of a Budding Epic Fantasy Writer
Welcome to the Storyworld Podcast! This time, we dive into Alex's world as a budding fantasy writer on an exciting journey. In this episode, we explore content creatio...
Why 'Shaun of the Dead' Falls Short of 'Hot Fuzz'
In this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, join us as we take a deep dive into "Shaun of the Dead." We'll explore the unique dynamic between Simon Pegg's character, S...
Why Inglourious Basterds Is a Must-Watch Movie
In this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, we delve into Quentin Tarantino's exceptional approach to filmmaking, discussing his unique world-building skills, distincti...
Why Jesus' Parables Aren't What You Think
In this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, we explore the profound teachings of Jesus through parables and prophecy. We discuss how parables serve as a bridge to deep...
The Dark Secrets of Lazarus & the Rich Man: Exploring the Bible's Parable of the Afterlife
In this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, Steve and Alex delve into the thought-provoking parable of Lazarus and the rich man from the Bible. We discuss its unique na...
I NEVER Saw the Parable of the Sower This Way Before - It CHANGED My Perspective | Parables ep. 6
In this episode, Steve and Alex dive deep into the fascinating Parable of the Sower found in Matthew 13. They break down each of the four types of soil/ground that Jes...
Jesus Talks About the Problem of Evil | Parables ep. 5
On this episode of StoryWorld, Steve and Alex discuss Jesus' parable of the wheat and the weeds found in Matthew 13:24-43. They provide context and background for the ...
Dune: Full Movie Review
In this episode, Steve and Alex dive deep into analyzing the sci-fi epic Dune directed by Denis Villeneuve. They discuss the film's plot, character development, emotio...
The Bible says being broke is BAD... | Parables ep. 4
Is it too risky to invest your money and multiply it? No!!! Jesus was very clear that squandering our resources -- whether they be time or money -- is not God's will f...
The FORCE of Christianity Explained by Jesus | Parables ep. 3
In this episode of the podcast, Steve and Alex discuss the parable of the mustard seed. This is one of the shortest and yet most significant parables in the entire Bib...
Jesus RESPONDS to the Pharisees with this Incredible Story | Parables ep. 2
In this episode, Steve and Alex discuss the parable of the prodigal son. It's easy to miss the point of this parable. If you don't read it in the context of the whole ...
Breaking down the Good Samaritan Story | Parables Ep. 1
Welcome to our deep dive into the Parable of the Good Samaritan. In this episode, we unpack a story that serves as a profound answer to the question - "Who is my neigh...
What did I just watch...? | Hot Fuzz Movie Review
In this episode, Steve and Alex review the 2007 British comedy film Hot Fuzz directed by Edgar Wright. They discuss the hilarious humor, clever writing, over-the-top v...
Series Introduction: Parables of the Bible
We will be exploring eight of Jesus' parables over the coming episodes from three angles: the historical context at the time, the spiritual teachings Jesus was communi...
The Two "Secret Formulas" of Marketing and Storytelling
In this episode, Steve and Al discuss the differences between direct response marketing and brand advertising and which strategy is best for growing your business. The...
Reviewing the FULL Harry Potter Series
In this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, Steve and Alex discuss finally finishing the Harry Potter series, analyze the character development of Severus Snape, and gi...
Rating Movies by Cuts of Meat
Join Steve and Alex as they rate and rank movies based on types of meat on their very own “meat-o-meter” scale. In this fun, lighthearted episode, they go through seve...
The Big Screen: Memento
On this episode of the Storyworld Podcast, hosts Steve and Alex engage in a lively discussion about Christopher Nolan's film, 'Memento.' They explore the movie's uniqu...
A Tribute to Dr. Michael Heiser
Join us in a tribute episode on The StoryWorld Podcast as we celebrate the life and impact of Dr. Michael Heiser, a theologian who left an indelible mark on our unders...
Structural Tension in the Bible
Have you ever wondered why the Bible tells such incredible stories? In this episode of the Story World Podcast, Steve and Alex dive into the fascinating concept of str...
Structural Tension in Fiction Writing
Dive into the world of storytelling with Steve Schramm and Alex in this captivating episode of Story World. They'll explore the concept of structural tension in fictio...
The Power of Structural Tension in Marketing and Business
In this episode of The Storyworld Podcast, Steve and Alex discuss the concept of structural tension in marketing and business, and how it plays a crucial role in engag...
Tales from The Meat Tavern
In this laid-back episode of StoryWorld, Steve and Alex catch up on their year so far, filled with sicknesses, traveling, and contrasting their current pace with last ...
Unraveling the Power of Structural Tension in Storytelling
Join Steve and Al in this episode of the Story World Podcast as they delve into the fascinating concept of structural tension and its significance in storytelling. Dis...
Complete the Story for Goodness Sake!
Have you ever been listening to an AMAZING story... and then it drops off? For some reason, the story seemed to stop and leave you hanging, never to return again. In t...
The Good Guy Must Win
The good must always win to make a good story. While not all stories are purely good vs bad, this statement is true… most of the time. Hope you enjoy this discussion!!!
AI Representation in Fiction (Season 2 Begins!)
Given the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI), we have some concerns about how it is often represented -- or misrepresented in fictional storytelling. Listen in...
Can Your Stories and Ideas Ever Be TOO Big?
Is it possible for a story to be literally larger than life? Listen in as Alex and Steve explore this topic - as usual - from a variety of perspectives.
The Power of Conversion and Deconversion Stories
In the religious world, people "convert" and "deconvert." We've noticed an uptick in this, and want to examine the nature and power of these stories.