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Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture20| The Use Of Instrumental Music In The Worship Of God By His Church Is Not Authorized By His WordHello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we are going over some common arguments that are used in favor of instrumental music during worship. I have some prepared rebuttals in this episode that can be helpful to know when faced with these specific arguments. There will most likely be multiple parts of this episode, considering I had many rebuttals prepared for our debate. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and please make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another episode, and don’t forget that every Thursday an e...2024-04-2315 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture19| The Revised EditionWelcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at Roald Dahl, an author whose children’s books were revised because people saw them as having offensive or sensitive wording and language. We also look at Thomas Jefferson and how he created his own Bible by cutting out pages and leaving out any mention of miracles, Jesus’ divinity, or the resurrection. All this goes to show that sometimes people like to add or remove words from things they do not like. Do people today do that to the Bible? Do we? Listen to this episode of Talking Truth as we look...2024-04-2306 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture18| Buried Treasure: The Parable Of A Persistent PrayerWelcome to Buried Treasures, the 2024 series for my podcast, Talking Truth! In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at Luke 18:1-8, which is a parable that Jesus gives the disciples about prayer and not losing heart. Jesus teaches them this lesson by using the parable of a widow and an unjust judge, who finally allows the woman her wish, because of her persistence to keep coming to him. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back next week on Thursday for another episode of Buried Treasure! My regular weekday ep...2024-04-1806 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture17| Lads To Leaders SpeechWelcome to Talking Truth! This episode contains my speech that I gave at the 2024 Lads To Leaders convention. This is not a recording of my actual speech presentation, but a recording I did after coming back from the convention. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back on Thursday for an episode of Buried Treasure, this year’s podcast series! If you would like another biblical resource to add to your collection, check out AddedSouls, a website by our friends mentioned in this episode! https://www.addedsouls.com/2024-04-1606 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture16| Buried Treasure: Gehazi’s GreedWelcome to an episode of Buried Treasure! Buried Treasure is my special series for this year where we try and find Bible characters or events that aren’t talked about very much or are not as commonly known as others. In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at a man names Gehazi in 2 Kings and the story of his greed and relationship with Elisha. Thank you for listening, and make sure to come back Tuesday for another episode!2024-04-1211 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture15| I Am Not Ashamed | Q&A With Emily HatfieldHello everyone and welcome to Talking Truth! This episode of Talking Truth is a very special one, because I got to talk to Emily Hatfield and ask her some questions about the Lads To Leaders program and also the theme for this year, which was “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 1:16). Emily Hatfield is the host of her own podcast, Wifey Wednesdays, and she also plays a role at The Light Network. The Light Network is a platform of multiple podcasts that aim to encourage Christians and spread the gospel! A big thanks to The Light Netw...2024-04-0922 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture14| Instrumental Music Debate At Lads To LeadersA major question asked in the Church is whether or not the Bible gives us the authorization to use instrumental music in worship towards God. Because of this, the proposition for Lads To Leader’s 2024 debate was “The use of instrumental music in the worship of God by His Church is not authorized by His word.” With the permission of my debate partner and the other team, they allowed me to record the first half of our debate. In this portion of our debate, my partner and I are on the affirmative side, which means we believe that the Bible does n...2024-04-0231 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture13| Dishonest Ways To Argue AbortionWelcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at 4 different dishonest ways that abortion is argued for. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and if you would like to learn more about stand to reason, see link below. :) https://www.str.org/2024-03-1312 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture12| The S.L.E.D. TestWelcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at the S.L.E.D. test, which is a quick and easy argument to remember when we are faced with the argument that a human in the womb is not a person worthy of love or equal value as someone outside of the womb. Thank you for listening to this episode, and if you want to read a little bit more about this argument, here is an article from Stand To Reason, which gives great illustrations and even more information on this subject. https://www.str.org/w/the-sled-test2024-03-1208 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture11| Was Jesus Baptized For The Forgiveness Of Sins?In this episode, we look at a book that claims the Bible teaches that Jesus was baptized for the forgiveness of His sins. Does the Bible teach that? Does the Bible tell us that Jesus had sins? Find out on this episode of Talking Truth!2024-02-2908 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture10| 13 Questions With ParkerWelcome to Talking Truth! Today I interview my brother Parker with 13 questions after turning 13 just a couple days ago. This is a little different than my normal podcast format, but I hope you all enjoy it just the same! Thanks for listening, and make sure to tune in later for the continuation of this year’s series, Buried Treasure! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 85 2024 minutes of content: 73 minutes and 28 seconds2024-02-2810 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture09| Shut Your Eyes!In this episode, I’m referencing a devotional and bulletin article that my dad wrote a couple months ago last year. We talk about how we as God’s children are expected when to know to “cover our eyes” from evil and the temptations of the world. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode!2024-02-2806 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture08| The Christian’s Hope Of HeavenIn today’s episode, I talk to you guys about a speech that I read a while ago and what I learned from it. While many people go throughout their life with no hope for an eternal future, Christians who have been found faithful have the hope of Heaven and an eternity filled with love, hope, and worship of the Lord. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and please make sure to come back Thursday for another episode that will be a continuation of our current 2024 series, Buried Treasure.2024-02-2112 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture07| Does The Bible Teach Us How To Joke?In this episode, we look at the question, “does the Bible teach us how to joke?” and see if Christian’s should participate in crude or hurtful joking. Thanks for listening to today’s episode!2024-02-0106 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture06| Should Christians Believe In Macroevolution?Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, I bring back our returning guest, my biology textbook! We define what mutualism is and look at some real world examples that prove the idea of macroevolution to be wrong. Thank you for listening to today’s episode and make sure to come back Thursday when we continue our new series, Buried Treasure!2024-01-2306 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture05| A Countercultural CallThis podcast episode is my submission for Lads To Leader’s Mass Communications. It will be sent in to be reviewed side by side with other 10th grade submissions. Then at the lads to leader convention, the top 3 in each grade will be recognized. I hope you enjoy this episode, as it’s not Buried Treasure, but we will continue that next week! Here is my description of the episode! If you follow Jesus in 2024, then you are countercultural. Today we live in a world that has disassociated from Jesus and the scriptures. We live in a culture where christians are...2024-01-1905 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture04| God’s Little Treasure“God’s Little Treasure” by Jeanetta “auntie” Vandermyde2024-01-1804 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture03| Buried Treasure: The Talking DonkeyWelcome to Talking Truth! Today I’m continuing this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! In this episode, we look at the the account recorded in Numbers 22:22-35 of a man named Baalam, an angel of the Lord, and a talking donkey. Thanks for listening to this episode, and please continue to listen to and share this podcast with those you think might be interested! Than...2024-01-1105 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture02| The Fruit Of The SpiritWelcome to Talking Truth! In Today’s episode, we take a look at the fruit of the spirit and how the Bible describes them. We also talk about how when we become a part of Christ, we are supposed to put away our own fleshly desires and passions to follow Him. After all, if we live by the Spirit, shouldn’t we follow the Spirit? Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back Thursday to continue Buried Treasure, and next Tuesday as well!2024-01-0910 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture01| Buried Treasure: The Floating Axe HeadWelcome to Talking Truth! Today I begin this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! Also, a special shout-out to those who helped me get to 1,000 plays before the end of the year! You went beyond, and as of January 3rd, I have 1,025 plays! Thanks again, and enjoy this episode of Buried Treasure!2024-01-0405 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture043| WHEN SIN LOOKS GOODSin often looks quick, easy, and fun. But is it really? In this episode, we look at 3 examples of this: 1 recent example and 2 straight from the Bible. Sin may look fun and inviting at first, but soon the real consequences and lies will shine through. Thanks for listening to this episode, and make sure to come back for another!2023-12-2817 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture042| A SILENT WARToday I talk about something that I saw last week that has to do with the rising popularity of modern romance books that contain pornographic or explicit material. I talk about how these books can cause us to be a stumbling block to ourselves or a stumbling block to others. I also talk about how these types of books do the opposite of honoring God, they dishonor Him and distort what His intentions were from the beginning of time. I actually had to redo this episode a second time because the first time I made it it would not let...2023-12-2815 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture041| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE WIDOW’S MITEWelcome to Talking Truth!2023-12-0606 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture040| LIFE IS SACRED AND BEGINS AT CONCEPTION PART 2 + END OF YEAR STATISTICSHello everyone! In today’s episode, I continue a little series I started back in August where I used some of the information and rebuttals I put together for the Lads to Leaders debate from April. Today I am just continuing that and giving you more ammo to fight off the big lie that has taken over our world that babies in the womb are not alive and do not matter. But plot twist.. they do! Also, if you stick to the end, enjoy the end of year statistics where I talk a little bit about how much my podcast ha...2023-12-0513 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture039| IS ONE AS GOOD AS ANOTHER?In this week’s episode, I used a House to House/ Heart to Heart track as the inspiration for this episode. Is one church truly as good as another? Does it matter where I go to church for me to be saved?2023-12-0406 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture038| CHRISTIANS WANTED TO BE BANNED FROM FOSTER AND ADOPTION OPPORTUNITIESEvery single day, the world is urging Christians to give up their faith and conform to the world. Biden and the Biden Administration are trying to ban Christian families and those with Christian beliefs from being able to adopt and foster kids. All because they do not accept the LGBTQ worldview. In this episode I read an article that was done on this, and we look at how the world is wanting Christians to conform every single day to give up their rights. Thanks for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to come back next week for another...2023-11-2809 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture037| GOSSIPGossip is a big problem in today’s culture and it has become part of the normal, even for Christians. Listen to this episode to see some of the bad effects that gossip can have on people and the church, and some Bible verses that warn us not to participate in gossip and talking bad about anyone, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ.2023-11-0709 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture036| HEY SIRI!We often are told to go to Siri, Google, or any other platform on the internet to find answers to our problems. But why aren’t we going to the Bible for our spiritual ones? Why not look at what was actually inspired by God, instead of looking for spiritual life or death answers somewhere that endless opinions and claims are made? Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Talking Truth! I hope you enjoyed this episode and make sure to come back next week for another!2023-10-1803 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture035| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: NAOMIWelcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we are continuing our Women of the Bible series. This week we are looking at Naomi, and the drastic difference we see in her at the beginning and end of the book of Ruth. I hope you enjoyed this episode, and make sure to come back next week for another!2023-10-1809 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture034| OUR INFLUENCEOur influence can have a very big impact on so many people in so many different ways. In this episode, we talk about many things relating to our influence, and even look at some Bible verses regarding the topic. Thanks for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back next week for another! Sorry for the background noise about halfway through!!2023-10-0407 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture033| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: SARAHJoin me this week on Talking Truth as we continue our women of the Bible series. Today we talk about Sarah, and we come to the conclusion that God will always be faithful with the things He has promised His people. Thanks for listening to this episode, and make sure to check out previous ones while you wait for the next one!2023-10-0410 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture032| PODCAST RECOMMENDATIONSIn this episode, I go over a couple of podcasts similar to my own. Make sure to check them out if you enjoy listening to podcasts!2023-09-2708 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture031| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: MARY THE MOTHER OF JESUSWelcome back to Talking Truth! I decided to take a little bit of a break from podcasting, but I’m back and ready to continue! In this weeks episode, we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus and what we can learn from her story, specifically about the foretelling of Jesus’ birth. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back next week for another. I may be randomly dropping episodes out as well, just to get back on track with my podcast goal of the year, which was to release one episode for every week o...2023-09-2707 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture030| WASH YOUR HANDS!In this episode, we look at just one example of how the Bible and science come together. Just one more reason on how science works for God, not against Him! Until next week!2023-08-1707 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture029| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: LYDIAWelcome to Talking Truth as we continue our women of the Bible series! In this weeks’s episode, we look at Lydia in Acts 16 and we take just a few minutes to see what we can learn and observe from her story. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back for the next one! Also, as I mentioned in the episode, if you are going to polishing the pulpit this week, let me know! Until next time!2023-08-1505 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture28| LIFE BEGINS AT CONCEPTION AND IS SACREDThe Bible clearly teaches that life is sacred and begins at conception. Make sure to listen to this episode of Talking Truth so that you can follow along with what the Bible says about this topic. Come back next week for another episode!2023-08-1014 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture027| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE PARABLE OF THE WOMAN AND HER LOST COINListen to Talking Truth for just a few minutes as we discuss the parable of the lost coin in Luke 15. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back next week for another. I hope you have an awesome week!2023-07-2604 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture026| WORLD ENGLISH INSTITUTEWorld English Institute is a great evangelism tool where you can “be a missionary from your kitchen table.” You help to teach people from all around the globe the rules of English writing and grammar, while teaching them the gospel and the Bible. If you’re interested in being a teacher for them, here is their website: https://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/2023-07-2108 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture025| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE MEDIUM OF EN-DORIn this weeks episode of the women of the Bible series, we look at the medium of En-dor, who is found in 1 Samuel 28. Sometimes she is also called the witch of En-dor, or the woman physic. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode and make sure to come back next week for another!2023-07-1809 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture024| ARE CHRISTIANS ONCE SAVED, ALWAYS SAVED?In this episode, we discuss wether the idea of “once saved, always saved” is in the Bible. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode and make sure to come back next week for another!2023-07-1715 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture023| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: QUEEN VASHTIWelcome to Talking Truth! In this weeks episode, we are continuing our women of the Bible study. In this episode, we look at Queen Vashti from Esther 1, and what we can learn from her. Make sure to come back next week for another episode of Talking Truth!2023-07-1411 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture022| PRIDE MONTHAs June, which has become to many “Pride Month” comes to an end, we look at how the Christian should view this month and what the Bible says about it. Make sure to come back next week, and also check out the numerous episodes of Talking Truth that have been released today! Until next time! Here is the link to my father’s devotional on the same topic as this episode ( that I took his points from): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VxWCOwnrZVgKcI6aevP9w?si=b9kvJ8DuTXu-00-NodFaTA2023-06-2012 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture021| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: QUEEN OF SHEBAIn today’s episode of Talking Truth, we look at the Queen of Sheba in 2 Chronicles and what we can learn from her on her visit to Solomon. Make sure to check out previous episodes and watch out for new ones! I hope you have an awesome week!2023-06-2005 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture020| LEADERSHIP CAMP SPEECH2 weeks ago, I got to go to a Church camp in Knoxville Tennessee. At Leadership camp, we learned about various topics such as transgenderism, worldliness, new ageism, and many other topics of discussion that are quite popular all over the world today. Throughout the week, we also had to write a 8-10 minute speech while taking these leadership classes. We worked on how to give speeches, how to write speeches, how to speak confidently in front of people, how to song lead, or say prayers. The boys learned how to do these things by participating in the next Sunday’s wo...2023-06-2009 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture019| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: LOIS AND EUNICEWelcome back to Talking Truth! I have been away for quite some time so be prepared for a bunch of episodes to be released throughout this week! In today’s episode, we are continuing the women of the Bible series by looking at not one, but two women. Their names are Lois and Eunice, Timothy’s mother and grandmother. We look at why they taught Timothy the Scriptures from an early age, and how that helped him in his own ministry and when he helped Paul.2023-06-2005 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture018| THE 5 FINGER PLANWelcome to Talking Truth! In this week’s episode, I show you a quick and fun way to remember the gospel plan of salvation for whenever you need it, wether for yourself or for showing it to somebody in order to teach them the gospel. It is really easy and quick to learn and could be a great tool for you! Make sure to come back next week for another episode, and I hope you have an awesome day!2023-05-1007 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture017| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: JOCHEBEDIn this week’s episode of Talking Truth, we continue our women of the Bible series by looking at Jochebed and seeing what we can learn from her in Exodus 2. Make sure to come back next week for another episode, and remember the women of the Bible series is every other week!2023-05-0907 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture016| LADS 2 LEADERS SPEECHThis week’s episode is a recording of my speech that I gave at Lads to Leaders this month. The theme for this year’s convention was “Rise up and Build”, so that is what all the speeches were centered around this year. Thanks for listening and make sure to come back next week for another episode!2023-04-1905 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture015| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: JOB’S WIFEIn today’s Talking Truth episode, we are continuing our women of the Bible series. In this episode we will look at Job’s wife and what she said. Thank you for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another! :)2023-04-1308 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture014| LADS 2 LEADERS DEBATEThis past week, I got to participate in a debate at lads to leaders. Lads to leaders is a convention we go to once a year where we get to practice leadership skills such as speech, song leading, Bible reading, debate, and more! The proposition ( or topic) of this debate was “scripture teaches that life is sacred and begins at conception”. During the debate, I had to argue for both sides of the argument. In the first half of the debate I was for the proposition and in the next half of the debate, I was against it. In the deba...2023-04-1127 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture013| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: DORCASIn this week’s episode of talking truth, we look at Dorcas and her characteristics and the big impact she left on the people who lived in Joppa2023-03-3006 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture012| THE TIMING OF GODIn this week’s episode or Talking Truth, we look at John 11 and the story of Lazarus. I also discuss God’s timing and how he uses it to bring people closer to Him. Make sure to come back next week for another episode of this podcast!2023-03-2206 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture011| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: LOT’S WIFEIn today’s episode, we look at the story of Lot’s wife. Her name is never mentioned in the scriptures. We look at what happened to her, what we can learn from it, and written evidences for the pillar of salt outside of the Bible. Thank you for listening to this episode and make sure to come back next Tuesday for another!2023-03-1408 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture010| PLEASING EVERYONE?Welcome to Talking Truth! Thank you for listening to this episode and make sure to come back next week where we will continue the women of the Bible series!2023-03-0807 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture009|WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: THE WOMAN AT THE WELLWelcome to Talking Truth! This episode is about the Samaritan woman in John 4. While there are many things we can learn from this story as a whole, we will look at one thing specifically that the woman does. Make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another podcast episode to be released.2023-03-0806 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture008| IN GOD’S IMAGEWelcome to Talking Truth! In this weeks episode we talk about race and the color of skin and how under God we are all the same and special to him!2023-02-2104 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture007| WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: SAPPHIRAWelcome to Talking Truth! As we continue our women of the Bible series, this week we’re looking at Sapphira from Acts 52023-02-2105 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture006|SERVING OTHERSThis episode is being posted at this time to make up for a missing week’s episode. I’m trying to make sure that I post 52 episodes for every week of the year but I got behind one week so that is why a episode is being released today. Make sure to come back on Tuesday around 4:30 for a new episode of the women of the Bible series!2023-02-1003 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture005|WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: JEZEBELThis week we discuss Queen Jezebel and how she misused the influence and power that she had with her people. Make sure to come back on Tuesdays around 4:30!2023-02-0608 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture004|SWITCHING SIDESMake sure to come back next week as we continue the Women Of The Bible series at 5:30 p.m.!2023-01-2506 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture003|WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: EVE2023-01-1807 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture002| GUILTY BY ASSOCIATIONBe careful with whom you associate. Be mindful of who you let influence you; the world or the Lord. Befriending the world disqualifies you from befriending Jesus at the same time. We cannot have both. So we must make sure that we will not be held guilty, even guilty of association……. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for another episode of talking truth!2023-01-1107 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture001|WOMEN OF THE BIBLE: ESTHERWelcome to Talking Truth! This episode kicks off the new year of the podcast as we begin a new series, women of the Bible. This week we talk about Esther and her story. Make sure to come back next week in order to hear another episode at 5:30 p.m.!2023-01-0410 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture024|VERSES ON THANKFULNESS AND GRATITUDE“ We see that our hands are empty and cry out for our lack, when we should see that we have hands and kneel in gratitude.” - S.D.Smith2022-12-2703 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture023| LOVE MOREChurches of Christ are often told by their critics that they need to love more. They are called unloving because they refuse to accept and tolerate the things that are loved by the world. When we are told to be more loving, really we are being told to accept the actions and lifestyles that we know to be sinful. Loving by the world’s standards means accepting and encouraging everyone and everything, even if we do not hold it to be righteous or moral. That is what it means to love by the standards of the world. Well, they have on...2022-12-1505 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture015| TWISTING THE BIBLE?Have you ever read something or listened to someone talk about something in the Bible that was totally wrong? That is called twisting the Bible, and the Bible actually talks about that. It is very important that when it comes to people citing or quoting the Bible that we follow up with it and make sure that they are correctly quoting the Bible and what it says.2022-12-0709 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture022| THAT’S A BIG ROCK!Have you ever heard the question, “ can God make a rock so big he can’t lift it?” ?2022-09-2803 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture21| THE GREAT COMMISSIONEver wondered what the great commission is that is spoken about in Matthew 28:19-20? Listen to this episode of talking truth to find out!2022-09-2101 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture020| PREACHER OR PASTOR?What should we call the person who delivers the sermon? Preacher, pastor, reverend, father, or what? Find out in this week’s episode of talking truth!2022-09-1407 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture019| PEOPLE HAVE INFLUENCEThe people we call our friends and buddies have an influence on us, whether good or bad. It really does matter who we hang out with, and who we choose to stay away from. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 for another episode of Talking Truth!2022-09-0701 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture018|JUST THIS ONCE?2022-08-3102 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture017| PLAN OF SALVATIONHear - Romans 10:17 Believe - John 3:16 Repent - Luke 13:3 Confess - Romans 10:10 Be Immersed - 1 Peter 3:21 Live Faithfully Until Death - 1 Timothy 3:14-15 For the next 2 weeks there will be no episodes posted. I’ll be taking a break Tuesday and the week after that I’ll be at Polishing The Pulpit! Come back after for another episode!2022-08-1008 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture016|DOOR KNOCKING REALLY WORKSThis past week I got to participate in American Missions Campaign, a week long campaign where we door knocked in Knoxville Tennessee. Make sure to listen into this episode to see what happened! AMC videos here! Check out their livestream section: https://karnscoc.org/2022-08-0306 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture015|MERCY AND GRACE: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?Is there really a difference between mercy and grace? Are you wanting to know it for yourself or would like to know how to explain it to others? Then make sure to listen to this week’s episode. Come back next week at 5:30 for another!2022-07-1304 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture014|PRAYER IS AN ACT OF…I’m back! In this episode, you get to hear my speech I had to write for a church camp in Knoxville, Tennessee. We had a specific group of topics to choose from and I chose prayer! I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to come back on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for another! Next week there will be no episode released. Make sure to leave some ideas for future episodes!2022-06-2207 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture013|HISTORICAL PROOF AND THE BIBLE: THE BIBLIOGRAPHIC TESTHave you ever doubted the accuracy of the Bible? Do you want to learn of more proof FOR the Bible’s accuracy? Make sure to listen to this episode as we put the Bible through the Bibliographic test, the third and final test to determine it’s accuracy and trustworthiness. Make sure to answer the poll question after you finish the episode! The question is always based off of something I talked about in the weeks episode. Good luck! Also, make sure to come back on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for another episode! There will be no episodes for the next...2022-05-1808 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture012| HISTORICAL PROOF AND THE BIBLE: THE EXTERNAL TESTDo you believe that the Bible has no outside sources proving it true? Or do you want to know of some outside sources in order to share with others? The External test, the second test we are putting the Bible through is to see if it is historically accurate. The external test looks at whether our document of interest contradicts with historical data already proven to be historically accurate. Did it pass? Also, at the end of every episode, make sure to answer the poll that is available on Spotify! The question each week will be based off of something...2022-05-1106 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture011| HISTORICAL PROOF AND THE BIBLE: THE INTERNAL TESTDo you happen to believe the Bible isn’t real because of certain “contradictions” found in it? Or maybe you would like to know how to prove these verses are complementary, not contradictory? Then make sure to listen through this episode as we put the Bible through the internal test. Did it pass? Make sure to come back every week on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m for another episode. Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com2022-04-2007 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture010| Introduction To Christian ApologeticsWelcome to Talking Truth, a podcast focused on sharing and teaching Christian Apologetics to teens. In this episode, we go over a basic introduction as to what Apologetics means and why we should be able to defend the Bible. Make sure to come back on Tuesday’s 5:30 P.M. Next week there will be no episode.
Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com2022-04-0605 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureTalking Truth: The Trailer2022-04-0500 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture009 What’s beyond your fight?“We have to keep loving what’s on the other side of this fight, and that will have to make us brave.” Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of talking truth, and next week there will not be an episode published. Make sure to come back the week after though!2022-03-0903 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture008 Verses for when you are tempted to neglect corporate worshipAs we resume our series, today we’ll look at verses telling us why it’s so important that we attend church. We look at what we are called to do when we are together, and whether it’s okay to stay home from worship on Sunday to get that extra nap in or finish the big football game. If someone else who didn’t have access to what you have was put in your place, what do you think they would do? Thanks for listening to this weeks podcast episode, and make sure to come back next week at 5:30 pm for a...2022-03-0206 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture007 Who made the watch?In this episode of Talking Truth, I discuss the idea of our creation. Was it all from a Big Bang? A coincidence? Or was it designed by someone exactly for us? Find out in this episode of talking truth! Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm! Here is the link to the poll if anyone is interested in it: https://news.gallup.com/poll/261680/americans-believe-creationism.aspx2022-02-1606 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture006 The Chosen OneJust like Harry Potter, Joshua was chosen for a role before he was even born. A role that would change his whole life for better of for worse. God chose Joshua for a reason, and today I’m discussing 3 of the biggest reasons as to why God picked Joshua out of many others. He had qualities that made him different than everyone else and I wanted to know why. So, if you too want to find out what made him Moses’s successor, listen to this episode of Talking Truth and make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm for...2022-02-0905 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture005 Verses for when life is going goodOne of the best things about the Bible is that it has encouragement for when things are going good as well as when things are going bad. There is somewhere in the Bible you can go for anything! In this episode we talk about verses that we can look at when things are going good in life. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm for another episode!2022-02-0206 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture004 If there is evil, is there a God?A common question from the atheist to prove the Christian wrong is this: “If there is a God, why is there evil in the world? Wouldn’t the world be a good place if we had a God who you say loves us?” Many Christians when asked this are stumped because they don’t know how to respond. Listen to this episode of Talking Truth, and you can find out how this question from a nonbeliever can actually be used to prove God’s existence, not disprove it! If you’re interested in sermons with a wide variety of topics, check out tr...2022-01-2604 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture003 Those who add and takeWelcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at some verses that help us understand how we are not to take or add to the Bible, even if it feels like it would fix our problems. Find out as we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wide variety of topics and sermons, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Thanks for listening to this weeks episode, and make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm!2022-01-1905 minTalking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture002 Verses for when the world seems enticingThis episode kicks off season 2! Each year will be a season, if that makes sense. In this episode, I start a series of verses you can go to in the Bible when dealing with specific problems. Today’s topic is verses to go to when the world seems enticing. What are we to do? Find out in this episode when we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wider variety of topics, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Or, if you’d like to listen to ano...2022-01-1205 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture001 Is There Life Beyond The Grave?In this episode, I talk about what happens after we die. Nothing? Reincarnation? Eternal life? Find out in this episode of Talking Truth. You can read along in this podcast with us in Luke 16: 19- 31 if you’d like. If you’re interested in some sermons with a wide variety of topics, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Or, if you’d like to listen to another teenaged podcaster, check out Christ Daily! https://open.spotify.com/show/0kK8eFJK85i5EnHkjCyYW9?si=Qti0jZppTHyNEvrlGQArFQ Thank you for listening to this weeks...2022-01-0507 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureCoexisting : Real or not real?In this episode, I talk about the term coexisting and what it means when it comes to religions. We also talk a bit about postmodernism, and how some think it’s okay to believe what you believe, everyone has their own religion. That it doesn’t matter which one, they will all get you to heaven. Well, I’m here to show you that there is only one way to get to heaven, and if you’re thinking what I’m thinking, it starts on a straight and narrow path. Come back next week for another episode, and thanks for listening...2021-12-2205 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureRun Towards The RoarWhen in the face of danger, everyone reacts a certain way. Some run. Some stay. Some ignore it. Some step aside and let others take care of it. How about you? How do you handle danger when it arrives at your doorstep? Listen to this episode to see some of the reactions of men from the Bible, all who stayed to defend one final cause. If you’d like another podcast to listen to that has a wide range of subjects and topics, check out Trail To Teleios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=En9lWm0rStSESILyw9Y4...2021-12-1503 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureEven The Birds And The Flowers…God takes care of the birds and the flowers. Today we talk about Thanksgiving, and how much more God has provided for us! If you’re interested in more topics and sermons, check out TrailToTeleios : https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=h6zHNbKMQBqDANBQ-3_9tA2021-12-0104 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureRemember The ManWe look at the young man in Matthew 19 who gave up his chance to follow Jesus because of worldly possessions.2021-11-2304 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureOvercomeIn this episode of talking truth we look at people in the Bible who suffered hardships and how they dealt with them and how we can too.2021-11-1609 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureThree Gates Of GoldHere we talk about three gates of gold that we can use to make sure the way we speak is not harmful to others.2021-11-0905 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureRejoice In The Lord AlwaysRejoice in the Lord always - Philippians 42021-11-0204 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureWhat have you done to save the world today?What have you done to save the world today? Now by this I'm not assuming you have superhuman strength, or that you can shoot rays of light from your eyes. I’m talking about the things and opportunities we have every day to help, or ‘save’ somebody. When was the last time you held a door open for someone, or helped take care of something that wasn't your responsibility? In the Bible, there are numerous examples and verses of people helping each other, encouraging one another, and I guess you could say saving one another. Jesus also points out that it’s a...2021-10-2604 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CulturePreacher TalkIn this weeks podcast episode, I interviewed my dad, Michael Tanksley, a preacher in Kentucky.2021-10-2004 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureFaith And ReasonWe know that gravity exists. We know that air exists. We have proof of those two things. Why then do some say that Christian’s have a blind faith? Do they? Find out in this episode!2021-10-1304 min
Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing CultureWhat If Jesus wasn’t born?What if Jesus was never born? Would the world still be how it is now?2021-10-0805 min