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Sound of Truth PodcastEp 307 | Psalm 53 - A Psalm Worth RepeatingIf 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.
2024-12-1007 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2024-04-1506 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 270 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - Your Worldview and Your FinancesJamie VandenHeuvel returns to Sound of Truth to talk with Brett about the importance of your worldview and how it relates to your finances.
2024-03-2616 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 269 | Brandon West, Author - It is Not Your Business to SucceedBrett 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...
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2024-03-1924 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 268 | Romans 12.1-2 - How to Live as a ChristianAfter 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.
2024-03-1510 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 267 | Romans 1.16-17; 3.21-26 - How to Become a ChristianNo 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.
2024-03-0612 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 264 - Jeremy Stephens - The Tampa UndergroundBrett 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/
2024-02-1420 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 261 | 2 Samuel 7.1-17 - God Prefers Living in a Mobile HomeIn 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!
2024-01-2411 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2024-01-1108 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 258 | Bible Chat: 2 Timothy 2.15Brett reveals to Dr. Michael Soud a surprising implication of 2 Timothy 2.15.
2024-01-0408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 257 | Bible Chat: 1 Timothy 1.12-14, 4.16Brett 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.
2023-12-2808 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 256 | Bible Chat: Ezekiel 1,34,38-39Dr. Michael Soud joins Brett to talk about a few passages from the fascinating prophetic book of Ezekiel.
2023-12-2009 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2023-12-1308 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2023-12-0605 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2023-11-3005 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 251 | Judges 16.23-31 - More Than You Wanted to PayThe 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.
2023-11-2104 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 250 | Judges 16.21-22 - Longer Than You Wanted to StayIn 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.
2023-11-1706 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 249 | Judges 16.4-20 - Farther Than You Wanted to GoThere 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.
2023-11-1004 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 246 | Jimmy Daniel - Mentorship, John 15, The Humanity of Christ, Mental Health, and MoreBrett 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.
2023-11-0123 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 241 | Numbers 13, 20, & 21 - The Seriousness of SinBrett shares three stories from the book of Numbers which show us the seriousness of sin.
2023-10-0607 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2023-10-0516 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 237 | Leviticus 19 - How to Relate to Old Testament LawsAs 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.
2023-09-2508 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 234 | Chip Davis - When Christians Should Embrace or Reject ChangeChip 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.
2023-09-1319 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 233 | Chip Davis - Processing Change Through a Christian WorldviewChip Davis and Brett continue their discussion on how Christians should handle significant changes around them, whether they be technological or social.
2023-09-0718 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 232 | Chip Davis - The Changes We’ve WitnessedChip Davis joins Brett to discuss the changes they have seen over the course of their lives - good and bad.
2023-09-0115 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 224 | Chuck Coker - Tae Kwon Do for the Glory of GodChuck 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.
2023-07-1817 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 222 - Exodus 22.1-15 - Shattering the Idea of CommunismIn this episode, Brett reads a passage from the book of Exodus, a passage which, interestingly enough, shatters the ideology of Communism.
2023-07-0607 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 220 | Exodus 2.23-25 - God Hears Your Cries to HimIn 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.
2023-06-2707 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 219 | David Burton - Tools for Sharing JesusDavid 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.
2023-06-2312 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 218 | David Burton - A Passion for Sharing JesusDavid 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.
2023-06-2014 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 212 | Genesis 15.1-6 - How People are Made Right With GodIn 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.
2023-05-2303 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 211 | Bible Chat - LamentationsSteven 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!
2023-05-1909 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 205 | Bible Chat - Jeremiah 31.31-34David 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.
2023-04-1708 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 202 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - Financial Wisdom During InflationInflation 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.
2023-03-2921 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 201 | Bible Chat - Isaiah 38Chip 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?
2023-03-2307 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 199 | Bible Chat - Isaiah 9.6Frequently associated with Christmas this Bible verse is great all year round. Brett and Chip Davis discuss this wonderful prophecy from Isaiah.
2023-03-1008 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 197 | Tim Wheat - The Sins of Saturday NightTim 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!
2023-03-0323 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 196 | Bible Chat - 2 Thessalonians 1.3-10Brett 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.
2023-03-0310 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 195 | Revival! - Chris Keathly Visits the Asbury RevivalBrett 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.
2023-02-2421 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 194 | Bible Chat - 1 Thessalonians 4.3-4Brett 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.
2023-02-2309 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 193 | Revival! - Jim Elliff on the Current Asbury Revival in KentuckyREVIVAL! - 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...
2023-02-1526 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 190 | Bible Chat - Song of SolomonChip 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.
2023-01-2610 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 187 | 3 Bible Passages for a New YearIn 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.
2022-12-3105 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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!
2022-12-2407 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 185 | Jim Elliff (pt.2) - An Alternative to Church As We Know ItBrett 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.
2022-12-1629 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 184 | Jim Elliff (pt.1) - Conversion, Calling, Church Highs, Church LowsJim 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.
2022-12-0920 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 179 | Bible Chat: Proverbs 1.7, 29-33; 2.4; 8.13Steven 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.
2022-11-0208 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 178 | Pati Adams - Drugs, Biker Gang, Abortions, Troubled Teen SonsPati 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.
2022-10-2737 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 177 | Bible Chat: Philippians 1.6 and 1.23Nicole Cox joins Brett to talk about the book of Philippians, with each of them bringing a special verse to the table.
2022-10-2108 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 175 | Bible Chat: Psalm 91 - Reading this Psalm for Blessing While Also Avoiding Misinterpretation and DisappointmentBarbara 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?
2022-10-1407 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 173 | Bible Chat: Psalm 19.7-14 - The Power of the Word, and Specifically...PsalmsRosa 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.
2022-09-2909 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 171 | Bible Chat: Psalm 22 - A Prophetic Psalm of Christ’s CrucifixionPat 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.
2022-09-2306 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 170 | Aaron Summers - Love Them... Love Them...Just Love ThemIn 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.
2022-09-2135 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2022-09-1259 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 167 | Kyle Brady - To Think That A Father Had That Kind of Love For MeRetired 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.
2022-09-0828 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 166 | Bible Chat: Psalm 16 - Why the Psalms are So PopularThe 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.
2022-09-0607 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 165 | Summer Special #9 - Transitions Needed for the American Church, pt. 2Brett 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.
2022-09-0111 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 164 | Summer Special #8 - Transitions Needed for the American ChurchIn 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.
2022-08-2607 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 163 | Summer Special #7 - The ATOMIC ChurchWhat 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.
2022-08-1808 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 162 | Summer Special #6 - The MICRO ChurchWhat 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!
2022-08-1111 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 161 | Summer Special #5 - The Three Most Important Types of Church GatheringsAt 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.
2022-08-0411 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 160 | Summer Special #4 - Churches Should Always Be ReformingBrett 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.
2022-07-2710 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 159 | Summer Special #3 - Mistaking a Description in Scripture as a Command for EveryoneDescription 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.
2022-07-2111 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 158 | Summer Special #2 - Reading into the Bible How We Do ChurchAnachronistic 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.
2022-07-1314 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 157 | Summer Special #1 - Why Churches Must ChangeIn 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?
2022-07-0810 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2022-06-2808 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 155 | SPECIAL EDITION - Halfway There!In this special edition episode, Brett gives an update about the podcast.
2022-06-2109 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 154 | Bible Chat: Job - Questioning God About Our SufferingHow 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.
2022-06-1407 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 152 | Bible Chat: Esther - God Uses Sinful People for His GloryShawn 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.
2022-06-0707 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 151 | Shawn Wasson - God Uses Multiple Influences in Our Journey to ChristBrett'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.
2022-06-0316 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 150 | GALATIANS - Law vs. GraceShawn 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?
2022-06-0109 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 148 | NEHEMIAH - A Wall is for ProtectionBrett 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.
2022-05-2408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 147 | Rob Anderson (pt. 1) - Shot Ten TimesRob 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.
2022-05-2017 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 146 | EZRA 10.1-2 - The Importance of Confession of SinAs 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).
2022-05-1807 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 142 | EZRA 3.10-13 - A Surprising Reaction to a Potentially Joyous OccasionWhen 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.
2022-05-0408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 141 | Angie Elkins (pt.2) - God is So at Work in Peoples LivesBrett'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."
2022-04-2919 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2022-04-2806 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 139 | 2 CORINTHIANS 1.3-7 - God Comforts Us So that We Might Comfort OthersRick 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.
2022-04-2707 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 138 | Angie Elkins (pt. 1) - I Need Jesus Not Just to Save Me, but to Actually Change MeBrett'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.
2022-04-2214 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 137 | Pat Demianenko - I Drank, Did Drugs... I Did All That StuffHarvest 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.
2022-04-1314 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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?
2022-04-0408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 133 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - First Steps Toward Financial FreedomBrett 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.
2022-04-0116 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2022-03-3108 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 131 | 1 CORINTHIANS 1.11-17 - When Christians Divide Over LeadersBrett 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.
2022-03-3008 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 130 | 1 CORINTHIANS 1.1-2 - Saints Who are Called to Act Like SaintsBrett 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.
2022-03-2506 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 128 | 1 CHRONICLES 1-9 - Finding Value in a Relatively Boring List of NamesBrett 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.
2022-03-1407 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 126 | ROMANS 14 - When Christians Disagree Over Disputable MattersBrett 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.
2022-03-0709 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 125 | ROMANS 3.23-25 - The Gospel Declared Clearly and DistinctlyBrett 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.
2022-03-0408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 123 | 2 KINGS 5 - Naaman is Miraculously Healed of LeprosyA 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.
2022-02-2510 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 109 | 2 SAMUEL 7 - An Amazing Double Fulfillment Prophecy About JesusBrett 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.
2022-01-0409 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2021-12-2308 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 99 | RUTH 1.16-17 - Your People Will Be My People and Your God My GodBrett, 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.
2021-12-1307 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2021-11-2408 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 68 | MARK 2.1-12 - Bringing People to JesusWhile 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.
2021-10-1504 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2021-10-1304 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 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.
2021-10-0507 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 56 | LEVITICUS 19-27 - God‘s Laws are Designed to Protect PeopleBrett'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.
2021-09-2911 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 20 | Shawn Maragni - Missionary to Cebu City, PhilippinesBrett's cousin Shawn Maragni shares his Christian testimony and then talks about his longtime ministry in the Philippines.
2021-08-1620 minSound of Truth PodcastEp 1 | Lee Corning - I Read the Whole Bible in Six DaysJoin 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!
2021-07-2325 minSound of Truth PodcastTrailer - Sound of Truth with Brett MaragniThe podcast designed to inform, inspire, and encourage you in your walk with Christ.
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