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Relentless Truth with John Warren We Were Born Dead Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In today’s episode, I discuss essential Biblical truth and some of the labels we tend to attach to theological systems. When are these truths or even labels worth dividing over, and when are we too divisive in our approach? Ephesians 2 A key question for our consideration today is specifically the “why” behind eternal damnation. Why are people eternally damned? We look at Ephesians 2 today and at our being dead in our sin. Just how dead are we? Everyone who has been born on this earth is born in sin. We are all born...

2025-12-2049 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Anxiety and Arrogance are Related Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Worry or stress or anxiety and pride or arrogance have the same source. An elevated view of self and a low view of God cause us to experience anxiety. This counterintuitive truth is a game changer – a life changer. Mind-Body Connection We don’t talk enough about anxiety in the church. We all experience various levels of anxiety or stress, but we aren’t quite comfortable discussing this openly. In this episode, I talk about the importance of a clear, biblical understanding of these truths. John Sarno famously researched the physical...

2025-05-1743 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Our Debt is Cancelled Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic this week involves language that our society today is most accustomed to. Paul talks about the treatment of our sin and its wages or due as debt. Americans set a consumer debt record recently by exceeding one trillion dollars in total credit card debt. Consumer credit is used by a majority of American households to purchase products of various types including homes, cars, durable goods, and consumer goods. The Debt It would be rare, in our modern culture, to have a debt we owe to someone cancelled by that person or...

2025-04-0531 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Our Sin is Nailed to the Cross Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our series on the preeminence of Jesus Christ continues today. This week, our topic focuses on our sin being nailed to the cross. Our Promissory Note In the first century, it was common for debts to be memorialized in writing. This early form of the promissory note was marked with an X or the word “cancelled” when the debt was paid in full, and the creditor would often nail the debt to a wall in a public place for all to see that the debt was cancelled. This is the imagery of Paul’s...

2025-03-2936 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren What is The Mystery of Jesus Christ Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We all seem to enjoy reading, watching, and learning about mysteries. Mysteries intrigue us. Unfortunately, many of us obsess over resolving mysteries that aren’t ours to understand. We want to know why God does and doesn’t do certain things. The Colossians Mystery cults have been popular going all the way back to the first century. Paul writes some of his letter to the churches to deal with these mystery cults. One of them even believed that angels created the earth and that only certain people had the knowledge to act as int...

2025-03-2236 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren We Are Reconciled Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Today’s episode focuses on one of the most encouraging principles in all of Scripture. We, who have sinned and fled from a holy God, are reconciled to Him. The implications of this should change our lives dramatically. The Implications This is a profound, life-changing truth. God sees us through His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, and we are reconciled to Him. We are no longer alienated. No Longer Alienated Please celebrate this truth, and share this episode with others who need to hear this encouraging reality. Thank you...

2025-03-1533 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren What is the Worthy Walk Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Legalism and its derivatives are the sources of more anxiety and doubts and fears than anything else I can think of in the Christian life. The Apostle references our walk or “the worthy walk.” What does this mean? Legalism In this episode, we discuss the worthy walk and all of its implications. We are justified by faith, and we continue to walk by faith. The legalist appears to be on solid theological ground. They are the people we like having as neighbors. But they are missing something that the Judaizers who opposed Paul m...

2025-03-0143 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Family of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Today’s episode is about the family of God and what it means to be part of that family. The Bible uses familial language to describe Christians and our relationships – with God and with each other. The implications of this are important, and clear understanding of these truths is much needed in our evangelical culture today. Familial Language This episode is another in our ongoing series on the preeminence of Jesus Christ our Lord. This topic isn’t academic. It informs our lives in very tangible ways. Our relationship with Jesus informs our huma...

2025-02-2240 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Why Who We Say Jesus Is Matters Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our answer to the question, “who is Jesus,” is a differentiator among religions of the world. It has likely occurred to you that Islam, Postmodernism, Secularism and other views of the world answer this question poorly. His Preeminence In the church today, the local church and its denominations, we still struggle to understand Jesus Christ our Lord and His preeminence. We explore this topic in this powerful episode. The Apostle Paul’s Ministry The facts we discuss today begin with an understanding of the Apostle Paul’s ministry and its authentici...

2025-02-1549 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren A Legalist and A Tax Collector Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We sometimes struggle to relate to biblical stories. Sometimes the roles of the characters, the historical implications of their actions, or just the way they are referenced can get in our way. Parables are often especially difficult to understand. The Parable Today, we discuss a topic that can get lost in one of the simplest but most powerful parables of Jesus. This parable is about a Pharisee, who is a legalist, and a tax collector, who is poorly regarded by society. The legalistic arrogance of the Pharisee is clear in this parable an...

2025-02-0830 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren A Widow and an Unjust Judge Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Today we are discussing an important parable in Scripture. There are some powerful lessons for us in the parables of Jesus. Justice This parable teaches us about justice and God’s Kingdom. When we look at this parable in context, we see that this parable is preceded by one of the more difficult sections of Scripture. Jesus talks about going away and His Kingdom. We unpack the difficulty and explain it with clarity, but we acknowledge the difficulty. God’s Kingdom The Pharisees were out to get Jesus – to discredit Him. The...

2025-02-0142 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Trump Administration Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Former President Donald Trump has taken office after one of the most significant comebacks in political history. We learn in Scripture, in particular in Romans 13, that God has ordained government and we are to submit to its authority. In this episode, we discuss the election results and the implications for our great nation. Romans 13 This episode includes a summary of the election results, President Trump’s legal challenges, and perspective on the election from a historical perspective. There has been much said and printed about the fairness of our elections based on vote...

2025-01-2540 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren My Dad’s Death Subscribe ▼ Show Notes I don’t typically share personal details here since this podcast is intended to discuss biblical truth and truth across several disciplines. My hope is that this very personal episode will be a blessing to you. The Difficulty The last few years of my dad’s life were difficult. He broke both hips, had back surgery, and several other health issues. Realizing that many of you have similar experiences, I hope this episode is an encouragement. The Journey I discuss my own guilt and my desire to honor my dad. The ch...

2025-01-1833 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Faithfulness of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We are not faithful as sinners. Even our churches today are not faithful to Scripture. We don’t connect truth, absolute truth, and faithfulness in our culture today. There is only one who is faithful. We are unfaithful. God’s Faithfulness God’s faithfulness is something we talk about when we have a challenge where we think we have an acute or at least significant need. Isn’t this something we say to each other when we share stories of calamity,” God is faithful” or “God will be faithful.” God is faithful in all things at a...

2024-12-1442 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Knowledge of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We have interesting thoughts on God’s knowledge and knowing Him. We tend to think he thinks like we do or that He has just a bit more knowledge than everyone. We think of God having sort of a supercomputer, but we don’t think of His knowledge as supreme as it is. God’s Knowledge It should give us tremendous comfort to think about God’s knowledge and other attributes correctly. He first loved us. He knows everything about us from eternity past and first loved us. He gave Himself for us while k...

2024-12-0741 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Power of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today is God’s power or omnipotence. Nothing is beyond God’s ability. All power is possessed by Him. This is the greatness of God. No one can exercise power over Him. God possesses all power. The little power that we have is delegated by God. All Power God isn’t just a bit more powerful than others. He has all power. Martin Luther said that the devil is God’s devil to carry out God’s purposes. God and Satan aren’t in a power struggle over who controls the universe...

2024-11-3035 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren An Economic Update Subscribe ▼ Show Notes I discuss the economy in this week’s episode. This episode focuses on issues that are important to individuals and families. This practical discussion reveals patterns in the economy that might not be obvious to you. My hope is that this information will assist you as you think about and prepare for the economic future. The Diamond-Water Paradox The diamond-water paradox is part of my discussion in this episode. This paradox teaches an important lesson on value, and it is an effective tool for understanding the “invisible hand of the market.” I expl...

2024-11-2345 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Grace of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes The grace of God is our topic this week as we continue our discussion of the attributes of God. Many professing evangelical Christians do not understand the grace of God. They are comfortable with church talk and involvement, but they truly don’t have any idea what the grace of God is and what Scripture teaches about this grace. Many have lived with these flawed understanding for so long that they consider the topic beyond them. They might give lip service to grace, but the really don’t understand it or care to lea...

2024-11-1641 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Wrath of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes God’s Wrath and its Appeasement God’s wrath and its appeasement by the finished work of Jesus Christ is among the most important doctrines of Scripture. It is incorrect to say that God is not wrathful or even angry. God’s character includes wrath, and I discuss this in this episode. Please enjoy this important episode of Relentless Truth. Thank you for listening to Relentless Truth. Please share this episode with your friends and family. Please share our work on social media. Your endorsements have been incredible in spreading our reach across t...

2024-11-0935 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren God is Love Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today goes to the very nature of God. There are three things Scripture tells us about God’s nature. First, God is spirit. John 4:24. The Greek does not include the article “a.” God is not a spirit as some would say. He is spirit in the highest sense. He is ethereal – having no substance. His omnipresence, which we will talk about later in our study, necessitates this. He fills heaven and earth and is not limited to a tangible body. The True Love of God Secondly, God is light, 1 Jn1:5. This is th...

2024-11-0242 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Is God Immutable? Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This is our second episode in the Relentless Truth series on the attributes of God. This week’s topic is immutability. This is an important attribute of God, but it is difficult for humans to understand because of our being finite. Does God Change? Does God change? Some modern theologians suggest that immutability indicates some imperfection in God. Their thinking is that the ability to change is better than being unable to change. A God who responds relatively is sometimes thought of as more perfect than one who is absolute. The notion that...

2024-10-2645 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren God is Simple Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This week we begin a series on the attributes of God. We start with Divine Simplicity. This episode will prompt the listener to think carefully about our use of language to describe God. You will be encouraged and uplifted as we walk through God’s attributes during this important series. Theological Grammar Classical Christian theism attempts to use language from nature and Scripture to describe a coherent doctrine of God. The English language, frankly, comes up short in our efforts to describe God, but our God-talk is important. Our grammar actually establishes a fr...

2024-10-1941 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Is God Really Like Us Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our nation is divided in many respects. We are divided politically and philosophically. What we think about when we think of God is important. It informs our view of the world, and it shapes the philosophy that we embrace. For those of us who are true followers of Christ, there are several groups of opposing views of the world that aggressively object to the Christian faith. Many of these worldviews teach that life ends at death – that there is no afterlife. I discuss our political environment in the context of a Christian worl...

2024-10-1244 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Love Informs Life Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In chapter 5 of Ephesians, Paul discusses love informing all of life. He does this in the context of several relationships. We explain the challenging topic of relationships in this episode. The Biblical Model for Relationships God’s design for relationships is sometimes counterintuitive to us, but we must respect the biblical model. We discuss the harmony and get clarity from the context of these instructions in this episode of Relentless Truth. Thank you for listening to Relentless Truth. Please share this episode with your friends and family. Please share our work...

2024-10-0535 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Biblical DEI-What Does Scripture Say Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Paul discusses humility and its importance in our lives in Ephesians 4. He also discusses gentleness – an attribute we don’t often think about cultivating. Paul goes on to say that we should bear with each other in love. Humility and Gentleness These themes of humility, gentleness, and love are not our culture’s current DEI. Paul explains that unity comes from an understanding that there is one God, but he doesn’t do so harshly. He stands for truth, but he does so gently, with humility and love. DEI Our culture’s...

2024-09-2834 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren We Have Bold Access to God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes The challenges Paul encountered in the church are similar to our problems today. There is much we can learn from his efforts to correct the churches. We have reached chapter three of Paul’s epistle to the church at Ephesus. Imprisoned Because of the Gospel Paul begins with the declaration that he is imprisoned because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He calls himself a steward of God’s grace. He declares that the mystery of the Gospel going to the gentiles has been revealed to him. Paul declares that God’s...

2024-09-2136 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Our Guilt and the Richness of God’s Grace Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this week’s episode we discuss the fact that we, in our flesh, are dead in our sins. No one seeks after God. There is no one who is righteous. The Apostle Paul teaches these truths in Ephesians 2, and he also discusses this truth in Romans 1 through 3. Dead in our Sins Paul goes on to contrast our deadness in sin with God’s amazing mercy and grace. Note the beauty of Paul’s use of “in Him” and “with Him” in this letter. Paul makes it clear that this is not of our own doing...

2024-09-1435 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Richness of our Blessings in Jesus Christ Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This week’s episode we discuss the issues raised in Ephesians 1. Believers have been given every spiritual blessing of God according to this text. Among other blessings, we have the full privilege of sons through our adoption in Him. Predestination and Man’s Will Our discussion of this text includes a discussion of predestination and man’s will or volition. The mystery of these doctrines leaves us with truths that have some apparent contradiction, but we can trust that God’s character, as revealed in Scripture, is not compromised by either His sovereignt...

2024-09-0736 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Introduction to Ephesians Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We introduce Paul’s letter to the Ephesians today. Truth and Love are the themes of this beautiful letter. The Apostle Paul was imprisoned in Rome when he wrote this epistle along with Philippians, Colossians, and Philemon. Paul’s gentleness while proclaiming truth is apparent in this letter. God’s saving grace is the subject of Ephesians as Paul declares God’s truth with love to the believers in Ephesus. Truth and Love Truth and love aren’t at opposite ends of a spectrum as some would think. They work together beautifully. Truth is lov...

2024-08-3133 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Moral State of Our World is Influenced by the Economy Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Economic cycles influence more than just employment, prices, supply, and demand. Certain economic conditions expose the moral challenges that exist in this modern world that we live in. Economic Warning Signs In this episode, I discuss the economic warning signs and conditions that I observe today along with a look to the future in economic terms. I compare this period to the Roaring Twenties – the decade of the 1920s. Economic Cycles Studying economic cycles at a detailed level reveals patterns that we can learn from. I walk through those patters in t...

2024-08-2433 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Is School Choice Legislation Good or Bad Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Well intended organizations and individuals have supported school choice legislation in recent years. My home state, Florida, and many other states have approved legislation that is apparently intended to make education funding portable on a family by family basis. This year, the Florida Legislature approved a bill that allows even homeschool families to receive funding for their students’ education. Risks for Christian Schools In this episode, I examine the economy, the funding of education, and the risks that school choice poses for Christian schools in particular. Government funding almost always comes with stip...

2024-08-1742 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren How to Give the Right Answer Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This is our wrap-up episode on Colossians. Paul actually makes an emancipation argument in our text today. Paul wraps up the letter by discussing some instructions for the church. He explains how to give the right answer to people who question us. Be Thankful Paul implores the church to continue steadfastly in prayer. He urges vigilance with thanksgiving. Being thankful is required of us. This is an imperative – a command. We often think something like, “I just don’t feel thankful.” Paul is instructing us to be thankful. This is something we decide to...

2024-08-1028 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Key to Life Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We have reached the richness of chapter 3 of Colossians. “Seek the things that are above” is a present imperative. This means Paul is telling us to do this now and forever. Set Our Minds on Things Above Paul tells us to both seek and set our minds on things that are above. Paul consistently teaches this throughout his epistles. We are to intimately renew our minds in Him. Forgiveness Jesus Christ is all. He is everything. We are to put on the attributes listed here. As He has forgiven us, we are...

2024-08-0331 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Are We Required to do This on Our Own? Subscribe ▼ Show Notes What does it really mean to be a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ? Jesus Christ fulfilled the law. The purpose of the law is to reveal the character of God. The law is not given to us for crowd control purposes as some would suggest. The law points us to the Gospel. Legalism We should absolutely not be comfortable with legalism. Legalists are good neighbors and good for society in a sense, but they are in opposition to Jesus Christ. We look at Matthew 5 in this discussion of our self-reliance as hu...

2024-07-2741 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Learning How To Walk Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Paul reveals his tenderness in this section of his letter to the Colossians. Paul discusses unity and the fact that we all face challenges that can create disunity in our lives. Paul is loving and gracious, but he is correcting the false teaching in this church. False Teaching The eloquence of false teaching is deceptive, and their teaching is damning. Protecting the church and the integrity of teaching in the church is a priority for Paul. Further, he teaches us how to stand and how to walk by faith. Paul is...

2024-07-2044 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren We Are Delivered Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We are to imitate Paul as he imitates Christ. Paul wasn’t perfect, and he had regrets. But throughout his ministry, he often did the right thing and didn’t hold back when he ministered to people. We sometimes don’t say that next thing. We often hold back for a variety of reasons. I make excuses ranging from ‘they will think poorly of me’ to ‘that’s not important.’ Ministry to Others Through a tragic local death, I’m struck by the fact that we don’t really know what others we encounter are going...

2024-07-1334 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren What Is The Worthy Walk? Subscribe ▼ Show Notes What is completeness in Christ? Humans don’t really complete humans the way Jesus Christ does. If you want to know who Jesus Christ our Lord really is, Colossians is your book. Completeness in Christ We tend to substitute idols for Christ’s completeness. I seem to always be a moment away from resting or trusting in myself. What a silly proposition that is. I tend to rely on the guy who has made mistakes, the guy who loathes his previous sins, even his life of sin years ago, instead of Jesus Christ...

2024-07-0639 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Introduction to Colossians Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We are confident that the Apostle Paul wrote this beautiful letter. This city was on the trade route to the east. It was an important city at one point, but it declined over the years and today, it lies in ruins. The church here appears to have been founded by people who heard the gospel while Paul was in Ephesus. Christology This letter is about Christology – the study of Jesus Christ our Lord. Paul’s greeting established the fact that he is credible as an Apostle. He didn’t do this in all of h...

2024-06-2943 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Lesson’s Learned From My Wife’s Surgery Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Today’s episode is an unusual episode because it is about God’s faithfulness in our personal lives. My hope is that this episode will be encouraging to you. My wife has just had knee replacement surgery after years of struggling with pain and limitations. God’s Tender Mercies We saw God’s tender mercies in so many aspects of this surgery. From the surgery experience to the fact that she didn’t experience significant pain of any sort, God was gracious and tender. Her progress through the first few physical therapy appointments...

2024-06-2250 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The State of Our Nation Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this episode I discuss the state of our great nation in this election year. How do we find peace when the world around us seems to be falling apart? What is truth, and what are we to do in this environment? How is a competent, caring, thinking Christian to fulfill their responsibilities as stewards? Stand for Truth It is time for us to stand for truth across a wide spectrum of issues. I explain many of those issues in this important episode. We sometimes think that current events and our theology ar...

2024-06-1537 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Concluding our Study of Philippians Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We see Paul’s heartfelt love of people in this last section of Philippians. Paul acknowledges God’s provision for himself through the Philippian Church. He expresses gratitude profoundly while acknowledging that God has blessed him and will supply the needs of the church according to His riches in glory. The Real Themes This beautiful letter that we often call a study of the joy of the Lord is actually a study of the solution to the problems in the church. The unity, purity of theological teaching, and the preeminence of Jesus Christ...

2024-06-0800 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Obedience is Not Just the Opposite of Disobedience Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We intuitively think sometimes that obedience is the opposite of disobedience. In this episode, we explore the importance of knowledge and suffering in our lives. Obedience and Knowledge False teachers of various types, particularly those Paul encountered throughout his ministry, believed that obedience is the opposite of disobedience. In this episode we explore the importance of knowledge, a thorough understanding of our Lord Jesus Christ, intimate knowledge in relationship, in our walk in Christ Jesus. Suffering and Obedience Suffering is similarly used by God as we grow in Jesus Christ ou...

2024-06-0100 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Look Forward Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Paul wisely tells us to forget what is behind and focus on what lies ahead. He has just completed a list of his credentials as a Pharisee. Imagine the guilt he experienced. He had persecuted true believers, and then he became one. Forget What Lies Behind Being forward looking is challenging. Paul gives us the roadmap for this and we discuss his instructions in this powerful episode. There is liberation in looking forward Our burden is light because His was heavier than we can imagine. We are to accept and re...

2024-05-1838 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Imitate Paul to Defeat EnemiesSubscribe ▼ Show NotesThe Gospel of Jesus Christ our Lord is straightforward. We explain this in this important episode. Paul commands us to have joy in the Lord. Then, he goes on to explain that we are to think like he thinks. In this section of Philippians, Paul is persuading the reader to “think this way.” This means that we are to adjust our thinking to Paul’s way of thinking. And Paul’s way of thinking is according to Scripture.Sanctification“Let those of us who are mature” assumes that some peop...

2024-05-1140 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Forgetting and FocusingSubscribe ▼ Show NotesPaul wisely tells us to forget what is behind and focus on what lies ahead. He has just completed a list of his credentials as a Pharisee. Imagine the guilt he experienced. He had persecuted true believers, and then he became one.Regrets and GuiltRegrets and guilt are useful to us as we humbly submit to our Lord Jesus Christ. But they can cause us to struggle with anxiety and despair as we live the Christian life. This is one of my personal struggles. Regrets can de...

2024-05-0431 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Story of the Apostle Paul’s LifeSubscribe ▼ Show NotesPaul tells the story of his life in his letters to the churches. He presents a consolidated overview of his life in Philippians 3. We can learn much from Paul’s letters to the churches and others. He teaches theology and doctrine to be certain. But Paul also teaches us how to share our testimony in Christ. He teaches argumentation and apologetics – defending the faith. He teaches us how to correct in love and grace. He demonstrates clearly how to stand in the middle of controversy and suffering. He teaches us perspective on gain and loss...

2024-04-2731 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Dangers of Legalism and the False Gospel Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This episode features a discussion in Philippians about Legalism and the false Gospel that so many teach. Legalism is simply the philosophy that advocates personal justification or qualification before God on our individual merit. Or said differently, legalism is law keeping. Historically, many legalists have even added to the law in an effort to somehow please God. Legalism We know from Scripture that we can’t please God apart from Jesus Christ our Lord. While legalists are sometimes among the most seemingly moral people on this earth, we know they are frustrated, self...

2024-04-2036 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Story of the Apostle Paul’s Life Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Paul tells the story of his life in his letters to the churches. He presents a consolidated overview of his life in Philippians 3. We can learn much from Paul’s letters to the churches and others. He teaches theology and doctrine to be certain. But Paul also teaches us how to share our testimony in Christ. He teaches argumentation and apologetics – defending the faith. He teaches us how to correct in love and grace. He demonstrates clearly how to stand in the middle of controversy and suffering. He teaches us perspective on gain and loss...

2024-04-1329 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Real State of the Economy Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our discussion on Relentless Truth today is focused on the real state of the union in the United States. President Biden recently delivered the required state of the union address to Congress. This President clearly believes that government is designed to solve all of our problems. His speech naively focused on ways that government can and should intervene in the economy. This administration sees government’s purpose or objective to fix things for us. The Invisible Hand of the Market I explain Adam Smith’s “invisible hand of the market” in this important...

2024-04-0635 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians 2-Paul’s Argumentation Subscribe ▼ Show Notes I discuss the incredible argumentation of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 2 in this weighty episode. We pull the camera back and look at the big picture in this section of the letter today. The Big Picture Paul is not accused of a crime, but he’s on trial for being a witness to Jesus Christ. It is as if he is arrested and held for trial for being a witness to a crime of sorts. Paul is addressing issues in the church at Philippi. He writes about joy in this letter, but he i...

2024-03-3031 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren My Conversation with Bill Mitchell Subscribe ▼ Show Notes My guest today is Bill Mitchell. He is the host of Your Voice America. Bill is a leading voice on social media on U.S. politics. Our Country, The Political Environment, and The Republican Primary Bill became involved in the political scene back when President Trump announced his first candidacy for President in 2014. MIT has ranked Bill as the most influential grass-roots person on social media addressing politics. He is a powerful voice, and he shares his thoughts on our country, the political environment, the Republican primary, and other timely issues. ...

2024-03-2334 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians-Part Four Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We continue our study in Philippians today. We address the problems Paul identifies in the church in this episode of Relentless Truth. This church was struggling with anxiety, disunity, and false teaching. Paul discusses Jesus Christ as our example as he empties Himself, humbles Himself, and is exalted by God. He Humbled Himself Paul explains that we are to humble ourselves as Jesus Christ our Lord humbled Himself. This is a powerful lesson replete with lifechanging truth from Scripture. Thank you for listening to Relentless Truth. Please share this episode wi...

2024-03-1640 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians-Part Three Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We continue our study in Philippians today. Paul explains true joy in the Lord while correcting some issues in this church. He’s writing from house arrest in Rome, and he encourages the Philippian church to reduce their stress, beware of false teachers, and enjoy unity in the church. Instructions for Life This beautiful epistle, and Paul’s life, give us important instructions for life. Paul says that his entire life is about Jesus Christ. His ministry to the soldiers who guarded him and even Ceasar’s household is an incredible testimony to God’s...

2024-03-0935 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians-Part Two Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We continue our study in Philippians today. Paul explains true joy in the Lord while correcting some issues in this church. He’s writing from house arrest in Rome, and he encourages the Philippian church to reduce their stress, beware of false teachers, and enjoy unity in the church. Encouragement This beautiful epistle, and Paul’s life, give us important instructions for life. Paul says that his entire life is about Jesus Christ. His ministry to the soldiers who guarded him and even Ceasar’s household is an incredible testimony to God’s faithful...

2024-03-0252 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians-Chapter One Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this episode, John discusses Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. It isn’t a stretch for most of us to put ourselves in the sandals of the members of the Philippian church. They were anxious. They experienced stress because their founding Pastor, the Apostle Paul was arrested under house arrest in Rome. They knew he could be sentenced to death. They heard stories of his journey under arrest, and they knew he was chained to a Roman guard while awaiting trial. The Philippian Church They sent a man to visit...

2024-02-1751 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Philippians-One of the Most Counterintuitive Letters Ever Written Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this episode, John discusses Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi. It isn’t a stretch for most of us to put ourselves in the sandals of the members of the Philippian church. They were anxious. They experienced stress because their founding Pastor, the Apostle Paul was arrested under house arrest in Rome. They knew he could be sentenced to death. They heard stories of his journey under arrest, and they knew he was chained to a Roman guard while awaiting trial. Paul’s Circumstances They sent a man to visit Pa...

2024-02-1044 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Secretary Austin and the Consent of the People Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this episode, John discusses the mystery of Secretary of State Austin’s unreported hospitalization. He discusses the fact that we have drifted away from the principle of government functioning at the consent of the people. Our government seems to think it is responsible for all aspects of our lives rather than functioning with our consent. The Principle of Government These are indeed strange times. Our governing authorities have become focused on the political implications of their decisions without regard for the interests of we the people. Thank you for list...

2024-02-0339 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren RTB15 Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this episode, John discusses the life-changing opportunity we all have to read the Bible. Imagine how the world, our world today, would change if we all studied sacred Scripture. I’m inviting you to join me in reading the Bible for at least 15 minutes each day. God’s Absolute Truth God has disclosed truth that is absolute, and we can access it in His Word! This is our guide for fellowship, relationships, anxiety reduction, peace, contentment, faithfulness, and joy. Please share this episode on social media, and let’s start a movement...

2024-01-2733 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Goodness of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We discuss the goodness of God in this beautiful episode. This topic encourages and uplifts us. It is beyond our understanding, but we experience God’s goodness in several ways. God is infinitely good. He is good in and of Himself. Nothing else is this sort of good. All goodness is from God. No good in anyone or anything originated other than from God almighty. He is essentially good. He is goodness itself. Nothing can be added to God to make Him better. He is absolute perfection. The goodness of God endures cont...

2024-01-1338 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Holiness of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes We saw the juxtaposition of God’s grace, mercy, and love in our study of the wrath of God in an episode just a few weeks ago. The Severity of Sin Today, as we discuss God’s holiness and majesty, we will see the severity of sin in contrast with the holiness of God. We will see that God forgives sinners of their sins, but he does not simply forgive sin. He doesn’t somehow ignore or look the other way or conclude that we are good enough based on something good or well...

2023-12-3000 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Patience of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes God’s patience and longsuffering are thought of by some theologians as separate from His grace and mercy. We point out these distinctions today, but to ensure that we focus on the importance and beauty of these truths, we discuss God’s patience, longsuffering, grace, and mercy as part of God’s essence or substance or nature. We have done this with each of the attributes thus far, but thinking about God’s patience in the context of His grace and mercy is more evident to us in Scripture than perhaps some of the other attr...

2023-12-2300 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Justice of God Subscribe ▼ Show Notes God’s governance is challenging for us Americans to understand. We are accustomed to three distinct branches of government with an executive branch that oversees the execution of the law, a legislative branch that created and continues to create the law, and a judicial branch that administers justice according to the law. Governments in antiquity didn’t operate that way, and God doesn’t operate that way. God accomplishes all three of those functions by His very nature, His essence. He is Jehovah, He gave the law, and He is the Judge administering justice. He doesn...

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Relentless Truth with John Warren God’s Supremacy Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic this week is God’s supremacy. Supremacy is the highest, or the quality of having more authority, power, or status than anyone or anything. Supremacy We use the word supremacy to describe sports figures and teams. We use it to describe our military when we say things like we have air, ground, and water supremacy. China and North Korea call their heads of government some form of supreme leader. These titles are misnomers. Their authority, their status is not supreme. Artists like Michael Jackson have been called the king of pop...

2023-11-2542 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren God’s Essence and Attributes Subscribe ▼ Show Notes This episode is focused on God’s attributes as discussed by the Apostle Paul in Romans 5 and Ephesians 2. The tension between sin, suffering, and God’s wrath and His other attributes. This is tension that we feel rather than tension that God senses. The Purpose of Suffering The purpose of suffering in our lives is misunderstood. Paul says he rejoices in suffering. How does he do this? How does one get to this point? God’s Attributes are Immutable All of God’s attributes are immutable – or unchanging. His entire essence is u...

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Relentless Truth with John Warren God’s Grace, Mercy, and Love Working Together Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today is God’s grace, mercy, love, and the way they work together. This harmony, and even same essence, of God’s attributes can be difficult for us to grasp. We tend toward anthropomorphism when thinking about God. That is, we tend to describe God in human terms; terms that come up short when describing our infinite, holy Lord. God’s Attributes of Grace, Mercy, and Love Each of God’s attributes is part of each of the other attributes. So, God’s love is merciful, His grace is loving, His love is...

2023-11-0443 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Race and Love Subscribe ▼ Show Notes My topic today is race in America. This episode includes sensitive topics like our view of police officers, issues on our southern border, and others. How do we conservatives conduct ourselves, shape our opinions, in the context of Scripture? God’s Nature Includes Love God’s nature includes His love. This is part of His essence. How does this impact us in the context of race relations? Does God’s nature impact the way we live in community? Our ability to love comes from God. A clear understanding of God’s love for...

2023-10-2837 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The U.S. Constitution for Dummies-Part Two Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this week’s episode, I continue to discuss the U.S. Constitution from a practical perspective. This is a question-and-answer format that highlights some of the key provisions of the USC in a fun but informative way. Enjoy! Whether you are not knowledgeable about the Constitution at all or are a practicing attorney, you will learn some interesting facts in this episode. Key Provisions Thank you for listening to Relentless Truth. Please share this episode with your friends and family. Please share our work on social media. Your endorsements have been incr...

2023-10-2144 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren The U.S. Constitution for Dummies Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this week’s episode, I discuss the U.S. Constitution from a practical perspective. This is a question-and-answer format that highlights some of the key provisions of Article 1 of the USC in a fun but informative way. Enjoy! Whether you are not knowledgeable about the Constitution at all or are a practicing attorney, you will learn some interesting facts in this episode. Article 1 Thank you for listening to Relentless Truth. Please share this episode with your friends and family. Please share our work on social media. Your endorsements have been incredible in s...

2023-10-1439 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Politics and Truth Subscribe ▼ Show Notes In this week’s episode, I address politics in the U.S. This is not a subject we typically address, but I think it makes sense to do so in the context of our current environment. From the health of some members of Congress to the efforts to impeach President Biden to charges of corruption in the President’s family, our nation is in tumultuous waters. The Impact of the Economy on Politics I discuss the impact of the economy on our politics in this episode. Our national debt, consumer debt...

2023-10-0744 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren God is Love Subscribe ▼ Show Notes Our topic today goes to the very nature of God. There are three things Scripture tells us about God’s nature. First, God is spirit. John 4:24. The Greek does not include the article “a.” God is not a spirit as some would say. He is spirit in the highest sense. He is ethereal – having no substance. His omnipresence, which we will talk about later in our study, necessitates this. He fills heaven and earth and is not limited to a tangible body. Secondly, God is light, 1 Jn1:5. This is the opposite of darkness...

2023-09-0242 min

The Sunday Scroll Interview with Patrick KlepekHey folks! If you'd love to hear 90 minutes of Remap & Crossplay's Patrick Klepek being charming and insightful then this episode is for you!If you're thinking "hey didn't John say this episode would also have some news magazine segments," you're totally right! I talk a bit about why this episode didn't quite come together the way I wanted, but the good news is that the planned conversation with Patrick was amazing and worthy of releasing now instead of next month.Big thanks to Patrick! Please go check out Remap and Crossplay if you haven't. I'm...

2023-08-281h 43

Relentless Truth with John Warren Shiny Happy People Subscribe ▼ Show Notes John discusses a challenging topic in this episode. The series, Shiny Happy People, is the subject of this episode. The Duggars and the ministry of Bill Gothard and the issues surrounding them are featured in this series. Asceticism Many of you are familiar with the reality series featuring the Duggars, and many of you are aware of and have even engaged with the ministry of Bill Gothard. John discusses these ministries, Bob Jones University, and others in this powerful episode. The theme of this episode is asceticism. John explains the da...

2023-08-0546 min

The Sunday Scroll I'm Rebooting The Sunday Scroll!!! Ahhhhh!!!!!!!!Hey folks! Episode title is pretty self explanatory (and I'll describe my thoughts in more detail in the audio itself), but I'm going to retool the show a bit to incorporate more outside help and get it closer to the original concept I had for the show! I really wanted to make an insightful and strange news magazine show but as my time has been eaten by a lot of other professional responsibilities I've gotten farther and farther away from my original vision.Bummer! So, after some deep thought I decided that instead of continuing to make...

2023-07-3008 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Coram Deo Subscribe ▼ Show Notes John discusses Coram Deo, the doctrine of Coram Deo, in this episode of Relentless Truth. This concept is literally translated before the face of God. The doctrine involves our living life aware of God’s presence. The truth that we should grasp is that we are literally living life aware that we are living it before God. God’s Transcendence and Immanence This is a life-changing truth that will bless and challenge us. Nothing occurs without God’s notice. There are no unimportant details, and we don’t escape God’s awareness. This doctrin...

2023-07-2942 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren Cognitive Dissonance Subscribe ▼ Show Notes John discusses cognitive dissonance in this episode of Relentless Truth. This denial of cause and effect is a psychological phenomenon that impacts most of us. It involves the embracing of two contradictory beliefs at the same time. Dissonance We know that exercise is good for us, and yet many people struggle to exercise regularly. Similarly, we are often dissonant with respect to diet. Dissonance is a phenomenon that impacts almost everyone through various issues and disciplines. An extreme version of dissonance occurs in the narcissist, the person who is self-focused and self-reliant....

2023-07-2238 min

The Sunday Scroll Josh Sawyer, Andrea Shearon with the News, and More!On this episode of The Sunday Scroll, John is joined by Obsidian Entertainment's Josh Sawyer to discuss:24 years and counting in game developmentWorking with a smaller team to make PentimentHow an idea evolves over the course of 25 yearsThe best cycling toursAdvice for a starter wristwatchAndrea Shearon is also here to run down the news of the week, including:Niantic's Los Angeles studio shutting downUnity's controversial AI toolsSteam Summer SaleJohn also mentions some of his Steam Summer Sale picks and has a minor existential crisis right into your ears! All of this a...

2023-07-091h 34

The Sunday Scroll Jess Howard, Andrea Shearon with the News, Final Fantasy XVI Review, and More!On this episode of The Sunday Scroll, John sits down with GameSpot Editor Jess Howard to chat about:Covering SGF in Los AngelesHighlights from the showNintendo Direct thoughtsFinal Fantasy VII Rebirth Final Fantasy XVIFTC v MicrosoftAndrea Shearon delivers the biggest news of the week, including:xQc's huge contract with KickTwitch vs Kick's rev share modelsNintendo Direct roundupFinally, John goes deep on what he likes and dislikes (unfortunately much more of the latter) about Final Fantasy XVI.The Sunday Scroll is hosted and produced by John Warren with podcast art by...

2023-06-251h 52

The Sunday Scroll Ben Pack, Andrea Shearon with the News, Summer Game Fest 2023, and More!On this week's Summer Game Fest 2023 special, John is joined by former Giant Bomb host Ben Pack, who stopped by to discuss:Mr. Beast's complex internet presenceKiryu becoming a secret agentMortal Kombat 1's sensational violenceand more!Andrea Shearon also joins us with the news, including:SGF's greatest hits (so far)The sorry state of all male all white all cis panel showsCall of Duty removing Nickmerc's skin pack over his homophobic tweet\and more!The Sunday Scroll is hosted and produced by John Warren with podcast art by Taylor Hicklen. Music is provided...

2023-06-111h 50

The Sunday Scroll Ash Parrish, Merritt K, Andrea Shearon with the News, and More!We're back on a new two week rotation with super cool segments featuring:Ash Parrish from The Verge (0:02:13)Tears of the Kingdom (0:04:00)Sony Showcase 2023 (0:42:45)Succession's final days (0:57:51)Andrea Shearon with the news (1:03:10)Merritt K, author of LAN Party (1:14:46)Replacing Morrowind's soundtrack with Interpol's Turn On the Bright Lights (1:17:36)Tears of the Kingdom (1:19:24)AI, the WGA strike, and the future of content (1:33:36)Exploring New York City (1:40:55)John Warren (that's me) discussing reactive and proactive apologies from game devs as well as Sony's precarious multiplayer strategy (2:20:37)The Sunday Scroll is hosted and produced by John Warren wit...

2023-05-282h 40

The Sunday Scroll Minisode: Overwatch 2's Hero Mode, One Week with Tears of the Kingdom, and More!This week, John's riding solo in our first minisode of The Sunday Scroll. We'll be back next week with a normal episode full of interviews and news from Andrea Shearon.Stories covered this week include:Blizzard shutting down Overwatch 2's Hero ModeTears of the Kingdom's huge first weekThe Sunday Scroll is hosted and produced by John Warren with podcast art by Taylor Hicklen. Music is provided by Epidemic Sound.You can support this podcast by joining John's Patreon, where you can get early episodes of the show, YouTube videos before they're...

2023-05-2137 min

The Sunday Scroll Jeff Gerstmann, Rebekah Valentine, Andrea Shearon with the News, and More!We got another BEEFY Sunday Scroll featuring interviews with:Jeff Gerstmann (starts at 0:02:43) lends his three decades of games media experience to the current landscape, what it means to produce work in this space independently, and thoughts on Tears of the Kingdom ahead of its release.Rebekah Valentine (starts at 1:36:37) chats about beating Majora's Mask for the first time, learning how to wield patience as a cook and baker, and planning a wedding that honors your true vibes.Andrea Shearon is here to take you through the week's biggest stories, including:Those Tears of the K...

2023-05-072h 57

The Sunday Scroll Austin Walker, Danielle Riendeau, Andrea Shearon with the News, and More!The latest episode of The Sunday Scroll is SUPER SIZED with interviews featuring:Austin Walker (starts at 0:02:40) goes deep into the big things he learned running a major media brand for a corporation, how he juggles multiple worlds at once, and Breath of the Wild's unparalleled legacy in the days leading up to Tears of the Kingdom.Danielle Riendeau (starts at 1:37:07) discusses what she gets out of playing over three thousand hours of one video game, the therapeutic benefits of combat sports, and the one thing everyone should know about calling emergency services.Andrea Shearon is h...

2023-04-232h 43

The Sunday Scroll Julia Alexander, Niki Grayson, Andrea Shearon with the News, and More!The latest episode of The Sunday Scroll features great conversations between host John Warren and:Julia Alexander (starts at 0:02:25) talks about WWE's big sale to Endeavor, Disney's revolving door of executives, and Nintendo's big bet with Illumination.Niki Grayson (starts at 1:05:33) changes the trajectories of several major corporations and dives into their photography and tufting skills.Andrea Shearon is here to take you through the week's biggest stories, including:Mario's big box office opening weekendBreath of the Wild's bonkers multiplayer modBehind the curtain of E3's demiseFinal Fantasy XIV 6.4 is comingFinal Fantasy Pixel Remasters getting...

2023-04-092h 12

The Sunday Scroll Alex Donaldson, Terence Wiggins, & Epic's Big Fortnite BetThe latest episode of The Sunday Scroll finds host John Warren catching you up with the week's news in games and entertainment and having enlightening conversations with some of his favorite colleagues in the industry:Alex Donaldson (starts from 2:00:00) talks about Square-Enix's strange 2022, their NFT gamble, and Final Fantasy XVITerence Wiggins (starts from 1:18:00) talks about how he got into cookie baking, setting the stage in the kitchen, and a little about the great sport of professional wrestlingAlso mentioned in this episode:Final Fantasy VII RebirthStreet Fighter 6Resident Evil 4 (Remake)Counter-Strike 2Industry news...

2023-03-261h 55

The Sunday Scroll Gita Jackson, Kyle Orland, & Paul TamayoThe premiere of The Sunday Scroll finds host John Warren catching you up with the week's news in games and entertainment and having enlightening conversations with some of his favorite colleagues in the industry:Gita Jackson (starts from 2:03.0) discusses Twitter's unraveling, the pitfalls of reviewing Hogwarts Legacy, and Daisy Jones & The SixKyle Orland (starts from 1:10:37.0) talks about his new book Minesweeper coming soon from Boss Fight BooksPaul Tamayo (starts from 1:47:48.0) joins John to discuss Wayfinder, the new season of F1, and the beauty of creating offline rituals for yourselfAlso mentioned in this episode:Octopath...

2023-03-122h 39

Relentless Truth with John Warren What Do These Words Actually Mean? Subscribe ▼ Show Notes These Words In this episode, we discuss justification, imputation, expiation, faith, reason, and other important biblical concepts. We discuss the righteousness of God along with His transcendence. My encouragement to you is to read the Gospel of John and Paul’s Epistle to the Church at Rome if you would like to learn these important, weighty truths. God’s Word is Alive God’s Word is alive, and it is powerful. The beauty of justification by faith is a truth we should think about every day. Our sinful condition is far worse than we...

2023-03-1139 min

Multifamily Insights Making Money in Deep Value-Add Properties with John Warren, Ep. 482John Warren owns 154 apartments in the Chicago MSA, and he also manages a total of 189 units. John is the managing broker at Forte Properties, Inc, and he runs a team of four agents that focuses on helping investors buy, sell, and manage their residential investment properties. We talked to John about the competition in the 12+ units space, deep value-add properties, keys to scaling your portfolio, and much more! Announcement: Click here to join me and other top real estate investors for the Midwest Real Estate Networking Summit! [00:01] Opening Segment

2023-02-2831 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren A Conversation with Charlie Parish Listen Online Subscribe Charlie Parish is one of those friends I don’t deserve. He’s a Pastor, theologian, and Christ follower. Every encounter with him is uplifting and educational. He tells his story in this powerful conversation. The story is one that is shared in some respects by many, and it is also unique. Concerns for the Church Charlie explains his concerns for the church and explains what it really means to have a high view of God. The implications of the information he shares in this episode are most important. Chal...

2022-12-051h 08

Relentless Truth with John Warren The Federal Government’s Financial Crisis Subscribe No one seems to be talking about the fact that our National Debt has reached the tipping point. Deficits routinely go unaddressed, and that has been the case for almost 100 years in this country. Policy wonks point to Japanese monetary policy in an effort to compare an apple to an orange, and they conclude, based on a comparison of debt to GDP, that all is well. It isn’t. Tax Cuts Would Raise Tax Revenue I break down the facts in this episode, and I explain a principle that Art Laffer has espoused for ye...

2022-11-2859 min

Relentless Truth with John Warren My Conversation With Katherine Berger Subscribe My guest this week is Katherine Berger. Katherine and her husband Russel are featured in The American Gospel Films and on AGTV – a streaming service that I recommend to all of you who seek to grow in God’s grace. Their story has been told widely, and I’m grateful that she spent an hour with me to tell the story of God’s faithfulness in her life. Katherine’s Story Katherine’s story is remarkable because it includes unimaginable physical suffering through medical challenges that have lingered and grown more severe over many years. In th...

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Relentless Truth with John Warren The Bad News Listen Online Subscribe To understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ, there are two essential pillars of truth that we must address as foundational. An understanding of who God is and clarity on who man is are foundational to all truth. This week, I discuss “who man is.” Who God Is and Who Man Is Paul and other New Testament writers make it clear that man is desperately lost in sin. We don’t like to talk about the darkness of sin and its implications, but this is foundational to seeing the beauty of God’s glory. M...

2022-11-1449 min