Storytelling, Theology, and Seeing People Like Jesus | w/ Jake Doberenz

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In this powerful first episode of the year, Aaron sits down with writer, theologian, podcaster, and creative thinker Jake Doberenz for a wide-ranging and deeply thoughtful conversation that challenges how we think about faith, Scripture, culture, and what it really means to follow Jesus.
Jake shares his journey as a self-described multi-potentialite—someone wired with many interests—and explains why faith doesn’t require narrowing yourself to a single lane. Together, they explore how storytelling, theology, podcasting, preaching, and creativity can intersect to communicate the Gospel in meaningful, human ways.
This episode dives into big ideas with humility and clarity, including:


Why the Bible was never meant to be read like a textbook or weapon


The difference between knowing Scripture and encountering Jesus


How apologetics can become confrontational instead of relational


Why “culture-war Christianity” often causes us to miss Jesus altogether


Seeing people—even those we disagree with—as image-bearers, not enemies


Why transformation is slow, relational, and often inefficient—but deeply Christ-like


How storytelling (even geek culture and literature) can open doors to theological truth


Jake also opens up about his background in theological studies, his love for writing and storytelling, and his current work through podcasting and Substack—where he’s building thoughtful, long-form content that invites readers and listeners into deeper reflection rather than louder arguments.
This conversation isn’t about winning debates—it’s about walking faithfully, loving well, and keeping Jesus at the center when everything else tries to take His place.

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