Tell me a story

By Alex Taylor2023-03-07T11:20:00

Story is all around us. Whether it’s a film or video game, a book or TV show, we can’t escape the impact of story on our lives. Even the most banal of gameshows will tease out a contestant’s story and what they might do with the prize money to make us care and keep watching. Alex Taylor sits back and dives into the world of storytelling and how it can be a key part of faith development.

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