{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Was Stanley Jones a Superman? Rediscovering the Spirit-Fueled Legacy of a Modern-Day Hero","description":"Rediscovering the Spirit-Fueled Legacy of a Modern-Day Hero A Radio School Reflection from the Stanley Jones Foundation Presented by The What It Takes Radio Company In a playful yet profound episode of The Stanley Jones Radio School for Fully Alive Living, host Stan Hustad opens with a nostalgic riff on the familiar phrase: \u201cLook, up in the sky! It\u2019s a bird, it\u2019s a plane...\u201d But this time, it\u2019s not Clark Kent we\u2019re talking about. The question posed is bold, even whimsical: Was Stanley Jones a kind of Superman? While the cape and the Krypton origin story are notably absent, the answer\u2014surprisingly\u2014isn\u2019t a flat no. This engaging radio adventure invites listeners to explore not only the inspirational life of missionary statesman E. Stanley Jones, but to consider how the power of the Holy Spirit can equip anyone\u2014yes, even you\u2014to live with purpose, power, and maybe just a little bit of super. The Real Origin Story: From Moses to Metropolis to Mission Fields Stan dives deep into the history of Superman, reminding us that the original character, created by two Jewish comic artists, was inspired by the Hebrew story of Moses. Just like the baby placed in a basket and sent down the Nile, Superman was sent to Earth to escape destruction, adopted by a family, and eventually revealed to be someone with great power\u2014sent to help others. The Spiritual Superpower of Stanley Jones Jones\u2019 story carries some unmistakable superhuman themes: a dramatic conversion at Asbury College, powerful preaching across India in challenging circumstances, and tireless work toward peace and reconciliation\u2014all fueled by what he described as a \u201csuperior spirit force.\u201d Through personal loss, illness, and global turmoil, Jones kept going... and going. That\u2019s not just resilience\u2014it\u2019s something deeper. Something divine. A Challenge to the Listener: What Is Your Superpower? This isn\u2019t just a tribute to a man who\u2019s long gone. It\u2019s a nudge\u2014no, a push\u2014for all of us to ask: - Where in my life do I need a supernatural strength? - What kind of power am I asking God to give me right now? - How can I live more fully, more faithfully, more super? Takeaways for Reminding, Remembering & Sharing \u2022 Stanley Jones didn\u2019t wear a cape\u2014but he carried a message that crossed continents and brought healing and hope. \u2022 The Holy Spirit is not a breeze\u2014it\u2019s a force. Expect thunder. Expect power. \u2022 Your story might still be unfolding. Even at 82, you might just start a podcast that changes lives. \u2022 \u201cAh\u201d is the goal. Wonder, power, mystery... the spiritual wow that comes from surrender. \u2022 Streaming is the new sanctuary. And the message must move forward in new forms\u2014from books to podcasts to AI-powered outreach. Inspirational Close: Be a Little Bit Super Today The episode ends not with a call to the clouds, but a challenge on the ground: Let\u2019s not just admire Jones. Let\u2019s emulate him. Let\u2019s raise a ruckus of faith. Let\u2019s surrender, and then rise in Spirit-fueled power. Let's live out our own stories of rescue, transformation, and spiritual super-strength. As Stan puts it\u2014\u201cBe a little bit super today. Maybe even be a bit of a Superman.\u201d Join the Movement\u2014Support the Mission You can help preserve and propel the legacy of Stanley Jones by supporting the work of the Stanley Jones Foundation. Led faithfully by Anne Matthews Younes, the foundation continues to publish, promote, and stream the wisdom of a man whose life changed lives. \u2705 Donate or Partner Today \u2705 Share the Broadcast \u2705 Reach Out to Stan Hustad \ud83d\udce7 stan@witradio.net Let\u2019s keep the spirit moving. Let\u2019s live fully. Let\u2019s be\u2026 a little super. ","author_name":"ThE Stanley Jones Radio School for "Fully Alive" Living now and forever with Stan Hustad","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/432450","html":"