In this second and final part of our series on building story skills, we share how building trust is essential if we want the next generation to really hear us. We talk about the importance of aligning with a child or student's goals instead of forcing our own agenda. We reflect on how curiosity and asking questions can open hearts more effectively than giving lectures. We admit that owning our mistakes and showing humility often strengthens relationships far more than trying to appear perfect. Finally, we encourage listeners that connection doesn't require liking the same movies, just respecting the other person's interests.

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We kick off this series on building story skills, by talking about why every Christian needs a solid Bible Base to navigate today's endless stream of media. We explain how building a "Bible Bank" equips us to filter TikToks, movies, and shows through the lens of scripture. We walk through Bloom's Taxonomy, showing how we can move from just remembering a story to analyzing and even creating new ideas from what we watch. We share how seeing God as the emotional hero of the ultimate story changes the way we empathize with flawed characters. Finally, we get personal with stories about how movies like Dragonheart sparked deeper reflection for Josh, while Femi describes how scripture grounded him during a season of emotional struggle.

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In this final part of our discussion on The Invention of Lying, we explore how Scripture addresses the complexity of truth and deception. We reflect on the story of Shiphrah and Puah in Exodus 1, where the Hebrew midwives lied to Pharaoh to save innocent lives and were blessed by God for their fear of Him. We wrestle with the difference between selfish lies and life-preserving ones that align with God's heart and covenant purposes. Our conversation broadens to other biblical examples, highlighting that God's plans can work even through human deception. Ultimately, we conclude that our hearts—not just our words—determine whether our actions honor God.

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