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Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 307 | Psalm 53 - A Psalm Worth Repeating
If one is reading through the book of Psalms for the first time and comes to Psalm 53 and finds it familiar, it is for good reason. Find out why in this episode of Sound of Truth with Brett Maragni.
2024-12-10
07 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 273 | 1 Chronicles 21.1-6 - Why It Can Be a Sin to Count (pt.2 - Churches)
In the first part of Brett's look at this passage (1 Chronicles 21.1-6) he talked about how we as individual Christians can be guilty of trusting in our strengths and successes instead of God. In part 2, he applies the spiritual lesson of this Bible passage to churches, especially here in North America.
2024-04-15
06 min
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Ep 270 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - Your Worldview and Your Finances
Jamie VandenHeuvel returns to Sound of Truth to talk with Brett about the importance of your worldview and how it relates to your finances.
2024-03-26
16 min
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Ep 269 | Brandon West, Author - It is Not Your Business to Succeed
Brett interviews Brandon West, who recently published an outstanding book on the topic of success. Discover why business owners, entrepreneurs, pastors, and stay-at-home Moms are being impacted by this Brandon's powerful message. This 25 minute interview could literally change your life! You can order a copy of the book here... https://a.co/d/0nDQuRN
2024-03-19
24 min
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Ep 268 | Romans 12.1-2 - How to Live as a Christian
After thoroughly addressing the topic of how a person becomes a Christian (in Romans chapters 1 through 11), the Apostle Paul turns his attention to how a Christian should live. Brett shows us Paul's powerful statement of what it means to live as a Christian: a life of worship, possible by the renewing of the mind.
2024-03-15
10 min
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Ep 267 | Romans 1.16-17; 3.21-26 - How to Become a Christian
No other passage of Scripture in the New Testament deals so clearly and thoroughly with the subject of salvation than the first eleven chapters of the book of Romans. In this message, Brett focuses on two passages in particular that address this eternally important topic.
2024-03-06
12 min
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Ep 264 - Jeremy Stephens - The Tampa Underground
Brett interviews Jeremy Stephens, one of the founders of The Tampa Underground. Stephens describes how this unusual expression of God's Church came to be and how it functions. Tampa Underground - https://www.tampaunderground.com/ Underground Network - https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/
2024-02-14
20 min
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Ep 261 | 2 Samuel 7.1-17 - God Prefers Living in a Mobile Home
In one of Brett's more intriguing Bible messages, he shows how God is not as interested in brick and mortar buildings as His followers have tended to be throughout history. This message may truly revolutionize how you think about the presence of God in your life!
2024-01-24
11 min
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Ep 259 | 1 Samuel 8 - Be Careful What You Wish For!
Be careful what you wish for... after all, you might just get it. And it may not be as good as what you expected. Such was the case when God's people demanded to be like the other nations and have their own king. Brett shares this sobering message from 1 Samuel 8.
2024-01-11
08 min
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Ep 258 | Bible Chat: 2 Timothy 2.15
Brett reveals to Dr. Michael Soud a surprising implication of 2 Timothy 2.15.
2024-01-04
08 min
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Ep 257 | Bible Chat: 1 Timothy 1.12-14, 4.16
Brett and Dr. Michael Soud discuss a couple of passages from the New Testament book of 1st Timothy, a letter written from the apostle Paul to the young pastor Timothy.
2023-12-28
08 min
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Ep 256 | Bible Chat: Ezekiel 1,34,38-39
Dr. Michael Soud joins Brett to talk about a few passages from the fascinating prophetic book of Ezekiel.
2023-12-20
09 min
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Ep 255 | Ruth 2.12; 3.3; 4.13-15 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt. 3)
Brett finishes his brief series, "Portrait of a Godly Woman" with three more principles drawn from the book of Ruth.
2023-12-13
08 min
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Ep 254 | Ruth 2.7 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt.2)
In the second part of a series entitled, "Portrait of a Godly Woman," Brett shows how Ruth was diligent to work. She was not lazy. Whether God calls a woman into the marketplace or whether she is a homemaker, God expects that woman to put her heart into it.
2023-12-06
05 min
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Ep 253 | Ruth 1.16-17 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt.1)
In this first message from the book of Ruth, Brett shows us how devotion to family is a foundational characteristic of a godly woman, according to the Bible.
2023-11-30
05 min
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Ep 251 | Judges 16.23-31 - More Than You Wanted to Pay
The third part of a three part mini-series on the high cost of sin. In the first two parts, Brett showed how we learn from the life of Samson that sin will take you further than you wanted to go and keep you longer than you wanted to stay. In this final lesson we see that sin costs you more than you wanted to pay.
2023-11-21
04 min
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Ep 250 | Judges 16.21-22 - Longer Than You Wanted to Stay
In a second lesson from the life of Samson under the topic of "Samson in the School of Sin," Brett points out how sin will keep you longer than you wanted to stay.
2023-11-17
06 min
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Ep 249 | Judges 16.4-20 - Farther Than You Wanted to Go
There are many lessons to be learned from Samson as he faces significant consequences for his sin. This is the first of several lessons taken from a message, "Samson in the School of Sin," that Brett delivered to the people of Harvest Jacksonville. The first lesson is... sin will take you farther than you wanted to go.
2023-11-10
04 min
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Ep 246 | Jimmy Daniel - Mentorship, John 15, The Humanity of Christ, Mental Health, and More
Brett reconnects with one of his early influencers to talk about the Christian life and ministry. They touch on several topics and Bible passages in their discussion. There's something for everyone in this interview.
2023-11-01
23 min
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Ep 241 | Numbers 13, 20, & 21 - The Seriousness of Sin
Brett shares three stories from the book of Numbers which show us the seriousness of sin.
2023-10-06
07 min
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Ep 240 | Greg Murks - The Importance of Christlike Dialogue (Pt. 2)
Greg Murks and Brett continue, and complete, their conversation on the importance of representing Christ well when in dialogue with others on social media and in other settings, especially when we are in disagreement with others.
2023-10-05
16 min
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Ep 237 | Leviticus 19 - How to Relate to Old Testament Laws
As Christians, how should we related to the laws found in the Old Testament? In this message, Brett takes a passage from Leviticus 19...a passage that has several laws... and uses it as an example of how we are able to determine the relevance of these laws for believers living on this side of the New Covenant.
2023-09-25
08 min
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Ep 234 | Chip Davis - When Christians Should Embrace or Reject Change
Chip Davis returns for a third episode on this important topic of change. He and Brett offer Biblical principles and wisdom to help guide believers in responding to the changes around them.
2023-09-13
19 min
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Ep 233 | Chip Davis - Processing Change Through a Christian Worldview
Chip Davis and Brett continue their discussion on how Christians should handle significant changes around them, whether they be technological or social.
2023-09-07
18 min
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Ep 232 | Chip Davis - The Changes We’ve Witnessed
Chip Davis joins Brett to discuss the changes they have seen over the course of their lives - good and bad.
2023-09-01
15 min
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Ep 224 | Chuck Coker - Tae Kwon Do for the Glory of God
Chuck Coker returns to Sound of Truth Podcast to talk about Yesha Tae Kwon Do, a ministry he founded forty years ago to provide affordable Tae Kwon Do training from a Christian worldview. Three of the Maragni kids have been a part of Yesha for several years now and Brett is thrilled to talk with "Grandmaster" Coker about this effective Christ-honoring ministry.
2023-07-18
17 min
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Ep 222 - Exodus 22.1-15 - Shattering the Idea of Communism
In this episode, Brett reads a passage from the book of Exodus, a passage which, interestingly enough, shatters the ideology of Communism.
2023-07-06
07 min
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Ep 220 | Exodus 2.23-25 - God Hears Your Cries to Him
In the sermon summary, Brett points us to a passage of great hope... Exodus 2.23-25, where we see how God hears the cries of His people. And He responds by providing deliverance.
2023-06-27
07 min
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Ep 219 | David Burton - Tools for Sharing Jesus
David Burton talks with Brett about tools he uses to engage people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. If you struggle with fear in telling others about Jesus, this episode can help you be equipped to take advantage of the opportunities to talk to others about Christ.
2023-06-23
12 min
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Ep 218 | David Burton - A Passion for Sharing Jesus
David Burton, for Director of Evangelism for the Florida Baptist Convention, joins Brett in the studio to talk about personal evangelism. Christians will be inspired to share their faith after listening to this episode.
2023-06-20
14 min
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Ep 212 | Genesis 15.1-6 - How People are Made Right With God
In this short summary of a message delivered to the people of Harvest Jacksonville, Brett highlights the doctrine of justification by faith from the first book of the Bible. People are not made right with God through their good works or good intentions or spiritual acts but by trusting in God's provision.
2023-05-23
03 min
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Ep 211 | Bible Chat - Lamentations
Steven Adams joins Brett again, this time to chat about the book of Lamentations. In this episode, Brett also reveals his singing chops... or lack thereof!
2023-05-19
09 min
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Ep 205 | Bible Chat - Jeremiah 31.31-34
David King, author of Your Old Testament Sermon Needs to Get Saved, joins Brett to talk about how we see Jesus in the book of Jeremiah, especially in the 31st chapter.
2023-04-17
08 min
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Ep 202 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - Financial Wisdom During Inflation
Inflation has hit so many of us hard in recent days, with much higher prices ... houses, vehicles, gas, groceries. How can families make wise choices during times of inflation? Should they change their financial plan or strategy? Financial advisor Jamie VandenHuevel joins Brett to provide wisdom for handling money in a time of inflation.
2023-03-29
21 min
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Ep 201 | Bible Chat - Isaiah 38
Chip Davis is back to talk with Brett about an intriguing story from the book of Isaiah... God tells King Hezekiah that he's about to die. King Hezekiah begs God to have mercy on him and God does, extending his life for fifteen years. Does God change His mind because of our prayers?
2023-03-23
07 min
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Ep 199 | Bible Chat - Isaiah 9.6
Frequently associated with Christmas this Bible verse is great all year round. Brett and Chip Davis discuss this wonderful prophecy from Isaiah.
2023-03-10
08 min
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Ep 197 | Tim Wheat - The Sins of Saturday Night
Tim Wheat joins Brett to share his story... a story of God's grace, a story of God's calling, and a story of a variety of ministry opportunities. And then there is also this matter of what went on in a small town in Arkansas on Saturday nights when Tim was a teenager. Listen to this episode to find out!
2023-03-03
23 min
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Ep 196 | Bible Chat - 2 Thessalonians 1.3-10
Brett is joined by three of his closest pastor friends: Steven Adams of Georgia, Chris Keathly of Tennessee, and Shawn Wasson of Missouri. In this Bible Chat they discuss the doctrine of eternal punishment, as reference in the first chapter of 2nd Thessalonians.
2023-03-03
10 min
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Ep 195 | Revival! - Chris Keathly Visits the Asbury Revival
Brett talks with Chris Keathly about his visit to Asbury University in Kentucky, to see firsthand what God is doing in the phenomena some are calling the Asbury Outpouring.
2023-02-24
21 min
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Ep 194 | Bible Chat - 1 Thessalonians 4.3-4
Brett is joined by Randy Chunn for a brief chat about 1 Thessalonians 4.3-4, a passage of God's Word that seems especially challenging in our sex-crazed society.
2023-02-23
09 min
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Ep 193 | Revival! - Jim Elliff on the Current Asbury Revival in Kentucky
REVIVAL! - On February 8th, 2023, a special thing happened on the campus of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. When students showed up for chapel that morning, little did they know that the chapel service would not conclude that day, or the next day, or the next. In fact, students and others have been gathering non-stop, day and night, for prayer, worship, testimonies, and preaching...even to the day of the recording and publication of this podcast episode. Today's episode features Jim Elliff, who returns to Sound of Truth to talk with Brett about the phenomena of revival...
2023-02-15
26 min
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Ep 190 | Bible Chat - Song of Solomon
Chip Davis returns to Sound of Truth to talk with Brett about the Song of Solomon, which is one of the most unusual books in the Bible.
2023-01-26
10 min
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Ep 187 | 3 Bible Passages for a New Year
In this short episode, Brett shares three special Bible passages which are appropriate as we enter a new year. Take some time to think about how to honor the Lord in 2023.
2022-12-31
05 min
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Ep 186 | Don’t Feel Guilty for Not Going to Church on Christmas Sunday (and Ministry Update)
In this special short episode, Brett challenges some of the statements being made by certain Christians about the so-called necessity or requirement of going to church on Christmas Sunday. Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a brief ministry update. And... Merry Christmas!
2022-12-24
07 min
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Ep 185 | Jim Elliff (pt.2) - An Alternative to Church As We Know It
Brett talks with Jim Elliff about seeking to increasingly conform the local church to the New Testament model. In addition to being the Founder of Christian Communicators Worldwide (ccwtoday.org), Jim started Christ Fellowship of Kansas City (christfellowshipkc.org), which is a fellowship of house churches.
2022-12-16
29 min
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Ep 184 | Jim Elliff (pt.1) - Conversion, Calling, Church Highs, Church Lows
Jim Elliff, founder and president of Christian Communicators Worldwide (ccwtoday.org), is Brett's guest on Sound of Truth. In this first of a two-part interview, Jim tells his story of coming to faith in Christ, a call to vocational ministry, and his ministry opportunities up to today.
2022-12-09
20 min
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Ep 179 | Bible Chat: Proverbs 1.7, 29-33; 2.4; 8.13
Steven Adams returns to Sound of Truth Podcast to chat with Brett about the book of Proverbs, with special emphasis on some of the treasures found in the first part of the book.
2022-11-02
08 min
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Ep 178 | Pati Adams - Drugs, Biker Gang, Abortions, Troubled Teen Sons
Pati Adams, author of "From the House by the Seashore," shares her dramatic life story with Brett. No matter how far you might feel from God, He is there and can bring beauty from your brokenness.
2022-10-27
37 min
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Ep 177 | Bible Chat: Philippians 1.6 and 1.23
Nicole Cox joins Brett to talk about the book of Philippians, with each of them bringing a special verse to the table.
2022-10-21
08 min
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Ep 175 | Bible Chat: Psalm 91 - Reading this Psalm for Blessing While Also Avoiding Misinterpretation and Disappointment
Barbara Pement joins Brett to talk about Psalm 91, a psalm that is very popular but is also often misunderstood. How does one enjoy the benefits of the psalm without taking it too far?
2022-10-14
07 min
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Ep 173 | Bible Chat: Psalm 19.7-14 - The Power of the Word, and Specifically...Psalms
Rosa Colby joins Brett to talk about why she loves the Psalms so much, particularly from a musician's perspective. Special attention is given to Psalm 19.7-14.
2022-09-29
09 min
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Ep 171 | Bible Chat: Psalm 22 - A Prophetic Psalm of Christ’s Crucifixion
Pat Demanienko joins Brett to talk about his favorite Psalm... the 22nd. Psalm 22 is a remarkably accurate prophecy about the details of Christ's crucifixion and the first in a beautiful trilogy of Psalms about Jesus.
2022-09-23
06 min
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Ep 170 | Aaron Summers - Love Them... Love Them...Just Love Them
In addition to sharing his testimony of how he came to faith in Christ, Brett's longtime friend Aaron Summers talks about what it takes for Christians to reach people in a society that is so divided generationally. How can the church be unified and minister when the generations today are so different from each other? The primary answer is love.
2022-09-21
35 min
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Ep 168 | Kyle Brady - A Career in Football (Penn State and NFL)
Retired NFL player Kyle Brady returns to Sound of Truth Podcast to spend an hour talking with Brett about his career in football. The first half hour of the podcast is about his college days and the second half hour is about his NFL experience. Special attention is given to the influence of his coaches, including Joe Paterno, Bill Parcells, Tom Coughlin, and Bill Belichick.
2022-09-12
59 min
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Ep 167 | Kyle Brady - To Think That A Father Had That Kind of Love For Me
Retired NFL Player Kyle Brady joins Brett on the podcast to share his story. Kyle's journey reminds us that even when a person is not seeking God, and is accomplishing what the world deems success, there is a need for salvation... salvation that is only found in Jesus.
2022-09-08
28 min
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Ep 166 | Bible Chat: Psalm 16 - Why the Psalms are So Popular
The largest book in the Bible, the Psalms, are immensely popular with Christians. Brett is joined by Josh Burns as they discuss why the Psalms are so beloved, with special attention given to Psalm 16.
2022-09-06
07 min
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Ep 165 | Summer Special #9 - Transitions Needed for the American Church, pt. 2
Brett concludes his special series on the church by completing the list he began in Episode 164. American Christians, in general, need to shift their thinking about the church in these eight areas.
2022-09-01
11 min
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Ep 164 | Summer Special #8 - Transitions Needed for the American Church
In this episode Brett share multiple transitions that need to occur in most American churches. For example, most churches need to stop placing so much energy and money into the production quality of their weekly congregational meeting and spend more time seeking to get everyone involved (professional production vs. full participation). Discover seven additional changes that need to take place as the church adjusts to the reality of a post-Christian, perhaps even anti-Christian, culture.
2022-08-26
07 min
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Ep 163 | Summer Special #7 - The ATOMIC Church
What is an ATOMIC Church and why is it so important? What does an atomic church meeting look like? In this episode, Brett speaks from personal experience about the power of being part of the smallest possible expression of the church.
2022-08-18
08 min
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Ep 162 | Summer Special #6 - The MICRO Church
What is a MICRO Church? And why does it matter? In this episode, Brett talks about the importance the Micro Church gathering and how it is different than the Macro Church gathering as well as how it is different from a Sunday School class or small group. You may be surprised by some of the things he says!
2022-08-11
11 min
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Ep 161 | Summer Special #5 - The Three Most Important Types of Church Gatherings
At the heart of every style of church is the reality that Christians need to gather together. But different types of gatherings accomplish different purposes. In this episode, Brett reveals the three most important types of church gatherings.
2022-08-04
11 min
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Ep 160 | Summer Special #4 - Churches Should Always Be Reforming
Brett continues his series on the church and how it must change. The Latin phrase, "Semper Reformanda" (translated "always reforming"), expresses well how we must always be thinking about how the church can be more faithful to the Scriptures in the context in which it is set.
2022-07-27
10 min
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Ep 159 | Summer Special #3 - Mistaking a Description in Scripture as a Command for Everyone
Description vs. Prescription. Too often Christians today fail to distinguish between the two when reading about the church in the New Testament. Brett provides a shocking example that will challenge your thinking: Although Christians are described as meeting together on Sunday (the first day of the week), they are never commanded to by the Lord.
2022-07-21
11 min
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Ep 158 | Summer Special #2 - Reading into the Bible How We Do Church
Anachronistic Bible Reading. That's what Brett calls the tendency we have to read the Bible with an assumption (usually subconsciously) that the way we do church today is the way the early Christians did church in New Testament times. In this episode of our summer special series on the doctrine of the church, Brett shares how his eyes were opened to this common error and how it impacts our inability to flex and accept changes which are healthy and sometimes necessary in church life.
2022-07-13
14 min
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Ep 157 | Summer Special #1 - Why Churches Must Change
In this episode, Brett launches a special series on the future of the church in America. Christianity has been in decline in North America since the 1950s. That has accelerated in recent years, coinciding with the death of so-called "Christian America." How are churches to proceed in a culture that is now undoubtably post-Christian?
2022-07-08
10 min
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Ep 156 | Bible Chat: Ephesians 4.11-13 - Are All Christians Called into the Ministry?
Ephesians 4 includes an intriguing passage of Scripture which confronts a couple of common misconceptions in many churches today. Brett is joined again by his friend Shawn as they discuss this empowering passage from God's Word.
2022-06-28
08 min
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Ep 155 | SPECIAL EDITION - Halfway There!
In this special edition episode, Brett gives an update about the podcast.
2022-06-21
09 min
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Ep 154 | Bible Chat: Job - Questioning God About Our Suffering
How should a Christian respond to personal suffering, especially when they feel like the did nothing to directly cause it or deserve it? Brett is joined by Shawn Wasson in discussing the book of Job and its relevant message for those who suffer.
2022-06-14
07 min
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Ep 152 | Bible Chat: Esther - God Uses Sinful People for His Glory
Shawn Wasson joins Brett to talk about Esther, the one book in the Bible that never mentions God. And yet, one can see the work of God throughout the book, highlighted in the reality that God used Esther to save the Jewish people.
2022-06-07
07 min
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Ep 151 | Shawn Wasson - God Uses Multiple Influences in Our Journey to Christ
Brett's longtime friend Shawn Wasson shares his testimony of coming to faith in Christ. Several influences played a part in Shawn's conversion: a Christian Mom, an evangelistic Sunday school teacher, the phrase "born again," and a television special.
2022-06-03
16 min
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Ep 150 | GALATIANS - Law vs. Grace
Shawn Wasson joins Brett in a discussion about the wonderful little book of Galatians. What does it mean to be free from the law? Are there any ways in which Christians today are guilty of making something a law that shouldn't be?
2022-06-01
09 min
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Ep 148 | NEHEMIAH - A Wall is for Protection
Brett is joined by his longtime friend Steven Adams to chat about the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem, which serves as the primary focus of the book of Nehemiah.
2022-05-24
08 min
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Ep 147 | Rob Anderson (pt. 1) - Shot Ten Times
Rob Anderson joins Brett in the studio to share his dramatic story of being shot ten times, which led him to surrender his life to Jesus.
2022-05-20
17 min
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Ep 146 | EZRA 10.1-2 - The Importance of Confession of Sin
As Ezra led God's people into confession of sin, he set an example for us today as well. Brett and Rick talk about the importance of confession that is not just vertical (admitting our sin to God), but also horizontal (telling others about our sin).
2022-05-18
07 min
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Ep 142 | EZRA 3.10-13 - A Surprising Reaction to a Potentially Joyous Occasion
When the second Temple was under construction, rather than rejoicing some of the people of God wept with sadness. Brett and Rick discuss why that was so in this look at Ezra 3.10-13.
2022-05-04
08 min
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Ep 141 | Angie Elkins (pt.2) - God is So at Work in Peoples Lives
Brett's longtime friend Angie Elkins returns to Sound of Truth to talk about what she has learned about life in hosting her popular podcast, "Chatologie."
2022-04-29
19 min
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Ep 140 | 2 CORINTHIANS 5.16-21 - An Awesome Passage of Scripture...Find out Why!
Brett and Rick discuss one of their favorite passages in the Bible... 2 Corinthians 5.16-21. Find out why they love this passage of Scripture so much.
2022-04-28
06 min
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Ep 139 | 2 CORINTHIANS 1.3-7 - God Comforts Us So that We Might Comfort Others
Rick returns to the studio with Brett to talk about 2 Corinthians 1.3-7, where the apostle Paul tackles the subject of comfort and how it relates to trials and future ministry to others.
2022-04-27
07 min
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Ep 138 | Angie Elkins (pt. 1) - I Need Jesus Not Just to Save Me, but to Actually Change Me
Brett's longtime friend Angie Brown Elkins joins him to share her testimony of God's grace and goodness, with a special emphasis on her Angie's love for the local church.
2022-04-22
14 min
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Ep 137 | Pat Demianenko - I Drank, Did Drugs... I Did All That Stuff
Harvest Jacksonville member Pat Demianenko sits down with Brett to share his story... a story of alcohol, drugs, divorce, and workaholism. But it is also a story of God's amazing grace in his life, both before, and after, his conversion to Christ.
2022-04-13
14 min
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Ep 134 | 1 CORINTHIANS 3.1-6 - What Does it Mean to Be a CARNAL Christian?
Brett and Eric discuss what it means to be a "carnal" Christian as the Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 3.1-6. Is this something that is acceptable?
2022-04-04
08 min
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Ep 133 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - First Steps Toward Financial Freedom
Brett sits down with his financial advisor, Jamie VandenHeuvel, to talk about the first steps toward financial freedom. Topics covered are debt elimination, retirement savings (including Roth IRAs), and investing in stocks.
2022-04-01
16 min
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Ep 132 | 1 CORINTHIANS 2.1-5 - Why Should We Avoid Preaching that Entertains?
Brett and Eric look at the Apostle Paul's preaching philosophy, as revealed in 1 Corinthians 2.1-5. His description can be shocking to modern ears, which are used to hearing preachers who strive to be entertaining.
2022-03-31
08 min
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Ep 131 | 1 CORINTHIANS 1.11-17 - When Christians Divide Over Leaders
Brett and Eric Pement (of www.emnr.org) talk about 1 Corinthians 1.11-17, where the Apostle Paul addresses the problem of Christians dividing over leaders... namely which one to follow.
2022-03-30
08 min
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Ep 130 | 1 CORINTHIANS 1.1-2 - Saints Who are Called to Act Like Saints
Brett and Eric discuss the opening verses of the book of 1st Corinthians, a church plagued by multiple problems. And yet, in spite of their multiple sins, Paul still called them saints.
2022-03-25
06 min
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Ep 128 | 1 CHRONICLES 1-9 - Finding Value in a Relatively Boring List of Names
Brett and John Crabtree take up the challenge of finding value in one of the most boring sections of Scripture to read, namely the first nine chapters of the book of 1st Chronicles.
2022-03-14
07 min
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Ep 126 | ROMANS 14 - When Christians Disagree Over Disputable Matters
Brett and Dr. John Crabtree discuss the meaning and application of Romans 14, a chapter is highly relevant to these times... times in which so many Christians are dividing over so many issues.
2022-03-07
09 min
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Ep 125 | ROMANS 3.23-25 - The Gospel Declared Clearly and Distinctly
Brett and Eric look at Romans chapter 3, verses 23 through 25, a passage of Scripture that is very personal and meaningful to Eric. Discover why in this Bible Chat from one of the most beloved books of the Bible.
2022-03-04
08 min
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Ep 123 | 2 KINGS 5 - Naaman is Miraculously Healed of Leprosy
A foreign military commander is miraculously healed of the horrific disease of leprosy. Brett and Eric find a couple application points this fascinating story from 2 Kings 5.
2022-02-25
10 min
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Ep 109 | 2 SAMUEL 7 - An Amazing Double Fulfillment Prophecy About Jesus
Brett and Eric discuss an amazing prophetic passage from a book of the Bible you wouldn't expect to find such a prophecy: 2nd Samuel. Eric explains and then together, he and Brett, apply it to our lives today.
2022-01-04
09 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 104 | JOHN 15.5 - Brett‘s Life Verse?
Some Christians choose a life verse, something Brett has never settled on, but he says that John 15.5 would probably be the one, if he was required to pick one. Armando and Eric join him to talk about it.
2021-12-23
08 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 99 | RUTH 1.16-17 - Your People Will Be My People and Your God My God
Brett, Armando, and Eric discuss introduce the book of Ruth and take note especially of the famous words found in the first chapter. Surprisingly, these words are not in the context of a marriage commitment. Discover the story behind the words that have made its way into an untold number of wedding ceremonies. Also, Brett asks Eric about EMNR... Evangelical Missions to Non-Christian Religions (emnr.org), the ministry where Eric serves as the Executive Director.
2021-12-13
07 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 91 | LUKE 4.14-30 - Why Did the People of Christ‘s Hometown Want to Kill Him?
In this episode, Brett and Rick discuss how the people of Christ's hometown were not too thrilled with what He had to say the day he publicly launched His ministry there. What set them off so angrily that they wanted to kill Him? You might be surprised. Speaking of surprises, Brett and Rick have a special announcement near the end of today's episode.
2021-11-24
08 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 68 | MARK 2.1-12 - Bringing People to Jesus
While vacationing in Destin, Florida, Brett and Rick connect by phone to introduce the book of Mark. Then Brett briefly shares about one of his favorite stories in the book of Mark.
2021-10-15
04 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 66 | NUMBERS 30 - Whatever Happened to Taking Vows Seriously?
Brett and Rick look at the subject of vows as found in Numbers 30. Our current generation stands in stark contrast to the culture during Bible times, when vows were taken very seriously, sometimes shockingly so, as Brett and Rick point out.
2021-10-13
04 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 60 | NUMBERS 5.11-31 - Here, Drink This! If You Are Innocent, You Will Be Fine, But...
Brett and Rick introduce the Old Testament book of Numbers. While some may think it is a boring read, Brett and Rick jump into a story early in the book which is anything but boring. Learn about the Ancient Adultery Lie Detector Test in this fascinating story from Numbers 5.11-31.
2021-10-05
07 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 56 | LEVITICUS 19-27 - God‘s Laws are Designed to Protect People
Brett's longtime friend Chip Davis joins in with Brett and Rick in talking about Leviticus 19-27, a section of Scripture which reveals God's heart for people. Too often Christians think of God's laws as restrictive, when perhaps they should be viewed as protective and more.
2021-09-29
11 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 20 | Shawn Maragni - Missionary to Cebu City, Philippines
Brett's cousin Shawn Maragni shares his Christian testimony and then talks about his longtime ministry in the Philippines.
2021-08-16
20 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Ep 1 | Lee Corning - I Read the Whole Bible in Six Days
Join Brett Maragni and Rick Doctor as they interview Lee Corning about reading the entire Bible in six days. How did he do it? And what was the impact on his life? You may never read the entire Bible in less than a week, but let this interview inspire you to read the Bible more!
2021-07-23
25 min
Sound of Truth Podcast
Trailer - Sound of Truth with Brett Maragni
The podcast designed to inform, inspire, and encourage you in your walk with Christ.
2021-07-22
01 min