Because God Gave Us Brains to Use

While most folks have at least a passing familiarity with at least part of the story of Samson, we often skip over the his origin story. And who doesn’t love a good origin story?

Last week, I was looking the beginning of Judges, Chapter 13 and (as Doubting Believer regulars know so often happens), I saw something new. I realized something that hadn’t occurred to me before. 

Check it out. Listen to the story from the Bible Stories for Big Kids podcast and then watch the video message posted below. 


Rev. Anne Russ is an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (USA), currently based in New York City. Doubting Believer provides tools and encouragement for the rollercoaster ride of your faith journey. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and YouTube. You can also follow on TikTok. Get emails to keep up with all that is happening.

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