Off Stage

In this episode, Greg and RD respond to the outpouring of grief Kobe Bryant's death has generated through the lens of the gospel, and explore how death and grief can eventually even lead to hope.

Show Notes

On January 26, Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, along with seven other people, were killed in a tragic helicopter crash after making the decision to fly in foggy conditions. Stunned at the sudden death, fans, friends, and celebrities alike mourned the loss of everyone on board. Bryant had a career in the NBA for 20 years and was considered an NBA superstar, but he was also a family man, having been married to his wife Vanessa Laine for 19 years and having four children together.
In this episode, Greg and RD take time to break down the response to Kobe's death; when a celebrity who seemed to have the world at his fingertips and so much life left to live dies, it reminds the world of how little control we have over our own lives.
From there, RD and Greg pivot from Bryant to talk more broadly about how our current culture approaches death and grief, and how the Bible shows us a deeper and more profound way to approach them. The best example of this is Jesus Himself; throughout His ministry, we see a man who was acquainted with grief and sorrow, who wept, and whose life ended when He was only in His 30s. In all of these things, Jesus models a way for us to confront death, embrace grief as part of our healing process, and hold onto a hope in Jesus that is stronger than death itself.

What is Off Stage?

Through biblical teaching, engaging discussions on current events and cultural issues, and a balance of humor and wisdom, Off Stage explores how theology shapes our lives today. Hosted by Greg and Brittany, this podcast reflects their deep passion for helping people think biblically and live faithfully in a rapidly changing world.