Champ Thornton | The Serpent Slayer | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life

About this sermon

Call it "Pulpit Fiction." This week, Steve and the gang hang out with author Champ Thornton to discuss how fantastic fables can actually reveal timeless truths. Champ's new book is an adventure story for kids (and adults) called "The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles: The Kámbur Chronicles" (https://amzn.to/3vMyTyt), published by @NewGrowthPress. Hey, while you're here, please help Key Life by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! As always, you can find more from Steve at https://www.KeyLife.org​. Be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: Check out https://www.KeyLife.org/AmazonSmile​ to learn how your online shopping can help Key Life at no cost to you. And get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe​ GUEST BIO Champ Thornton serves as an associate pastor at Ogletown Baptist Church in Delaware. He’s the host of “In The Word, On The Go”, a ten-minute podcast for families. Champ has authored several books, including Radically Different and Why Do We Say Goodnight? Champ’s newest book is called "The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles: The Kámbur Chronicles" (https://amzn.to/3vMyTyt), published by @NewGrowthPress 00:00 - Open 02:33 - Meet Champ Thornton 05:00 - What inspired Champ to write 'The Serpent Slayer' ? 08:18 - The weird object in the book, the tólfandlit, REALLY EXISTS 13:36 - Champ's writing style contrasted with the approach of Lewis and Tolkien 16:17 - Why this story is an investment in the next generation 17:43 - Jesus is the reason ice cream tastes good (seriously) 29:17 - The fascinating use of snakes and serpents throughout the Bible 37:50 - Steve's closing thoughts 40:11 - Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social! ▶ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/keylifenetwork Key Life is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.