<p>In this episode, Jason and Noel unpack Saul’s surprising transformation in Acts 9, exploring how a man who seemed spiritually flawless—and deeply dangerous—could be so radically redirected by Jesus. They discuss Saul’s early influence, his role in the persecution of the church, and why his conversion required such extraordinary trust from the first believers. Noel explains how Scripture frames misguided zeal, suffering, and transformation, offering a lens for understanding both ancient and modern examples of dramatic faith change. The conversation closes with reflections on skepticism, influencer culture, and how genuine encounters with Jesus still overturn expectations.</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riverview-church-message-podcast/id73802582?i=1000739167146">Listen to Noel's message</a></p><p>Subscribe to our Messages podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riverview-church-message-podcast/id73802582">(Apple Podcasts</a> / <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6m7Hg7CJSIyFJ3zp2u3bj6?si=3ccf91d033054248">Spotify</a>)<br>Download a copy of the <a href="https://cdn02.rivchurch.com/assets/One-More-Studuy-Journal.pdf">One More Series Journal</a><br>Visit us online: <a href="https://rivchurch.com/">rivchurch.com</a><br><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rivchurch">Follow us on Instagram</a><br>Send us feedback:<a href="mailto:podcast@rivchurch.com"> podcast@rivchurch.com</a></p>

AFTERWORDS: A Riverview Church Podcast

Jason Aten, Noel Heikkinen

This Thing Is Real

DEC 3, 202534 MIN
AFTERWORDS: A Riverview Church Podcast

This Thing Is Real

DEC 3, 202534 MIN

Description

In this episode, Jason and Noel unpack Saul’s surprising transformation in Acts 9, exploring how a man who seemed spiritually flawless—and deeply dangerous—could be so radically redirected by Jesus. They discuss Saul’s early influence, his role in the persecution of the church, and why his conversion required such extraordinary trust from the first believers. Noel explains how Scripture frames misguided zeal, suffering, and transformation, offering a lens for understanding both ancient and modern examples of dramatic faith change. The conversation closes with reflections on skepticism, influencer culture, and how genuine encounters with Jesus still overturn expectations.

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