Where Have All The Heroes Gone?

A Production of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Finish Well Radio, Podcast #52, Here Have All the Heroes Gone?Where Have All the Heroes Gone? with Meredith Curtis, podcast #052 looks at the fascination with Super-Heroes in today’s culture, how they’ve changed, and why we love Heroes. Meredith discusses Christian heroes, how they can impact our personal lives, and how they can inspire us to greatness. As a special bonus, six Super-Heroes drop in to tell their story. You will meet Pope Gregory, Lady Jane Grey, Lottie Moon, Brother Andrew, Elisabeth Eliot, and Nicky Cruz. We will end with instructions to host your own Heroes for Jesus Party.

 

 

 

 

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Show Notes

There are so many super-hero movies out now. I have to stop and wonder what makes them so popular.

There are so many familiar heroes from my childhood, but boy; have they changed.

Different in values, morals, humility, respect for authority.

Relating to broken heroes and why we need heroes.

We are broken, but fixed by the One True Super-Hero.

Who are Christian heroes from the past?

How can they impact us?

How can they inspire us to greatness?

Let the Heroes Speak: Pope Gregory, Lady Jane Grey, Lottie Moon, Brother Andrew, Elisabeth Eliot, and Nicky Cruz.

One way that we learn about heroes is by having a Heroes for Jesus Party.

How to have a Heroes for Jesus Party: monologues, costumes, and games/activities.

Resources:

Celebrate Our Christian Heroes by Meredith CurtisCelebrate Our Christian Heroes explains how and why to celebrate Christian heroes, as well as discussing reasons the author’s family stopped celebrating Halloween. Step-by-step instructions are given for planning and hosting your own Heroes For Jesus Party with monologues, costume ideas, and game/activity ideas for over 40 Christian Super-Heroes. A special bonus resource is the instructions and template to make your own Paul’s Journey to Rome Board Game! Enjoy!

 

Another resource is The Forgotten Podcast, a collection of hero stories that will inspire you!

FW Radio – Heroes for Jesus Party

A Production of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

hero for Jesus PartyHeroes For Jesus Party

People celebrate events happening in October different. With the fall in full bloom and Christmas around the corner now is the time to celebrate. How about a Heroes for Jesus Party? Don’t know how to have one? In this episode, you’ll learn how.

Be sure to follow this episode several ways! One by subscribing to this podcast here – and another is listening on iTunes, GooglePlay, download or listen on this website. Look up this podcast on any podcast app! You can also share this with a friend.

It’s October and while many people are celebrating Halloween we do not — in this episode, we share why we don’t celebrate Halloween.  If you have wondered about doing the same and feel the pressure from family and friends, rest assured. You will be blessed and encouraged!

Listen as our teens talk about what a Heroes for Jesus Party is and how much fun they have had participating in and even working at them for others to enjoy.

Here are other podcasts about October celebrations:

Halloween Alternatives If you feel that your children may miss out – take heart they won’t!

Why I Don’t Celebrate Halloween 

Halloween and the Reformation