Truth, Measured Podcast

What does it truly mean to “train up a child” according to Scripture? In this episode of Truth, Measured, we explore the spiritual responsibility of parenting beyond behavior management, academics, or achievement. Proverbs 22:6 does not simply call parents to teach children information, it calls us to consecrate, dedicate, and intentionally prepare them for the purpose God created them for. We als...

Are you reading the Bible, or truly understanding it? In this episode, we break down how to read the Bible with intention and clarity, whether you’re: •⁠  ⁠Studying a specific topic •⁠  ⁠Spending quiet devotional time with God •⁠  ⁠Reading during moments of worship I also dive into why knowing Scripture matters, not just for personal growth, but so you can defend your faith, discern truth, and not...

In this episode, we break down a hard truth:  👉 Being close to Jesus doesn’t mean your heart is surrendered to Him. Judas walked with Jesus, saw the miracles, heard the teachings, and still betrayed Him. Why? Because corruption doesn’t happen overnight, it happens subtly, through compromise, hidden sin, and a heart that never fully surrenders. This message challenges you to examine your own heart...

What kind of sisters are around you, and more importantly, what kind of sister are you becoming? In this episode, we explore powerful biblical examples of sisterhood that go beyond friendship, the kind that strengthens your faith, anchors you in truth, and walks with you through every season. From Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi, to Mary choosing the presence of Jesus over performance, to Elizabeth celebr...

Is “spirituality” enough, or is there something deeper that God is actually calling us into? In this episode, we unpack the difference between spirituality and true relationship with God, and why accepting Jesus is not optional if you desire real connection with the Father. So many claim to be “spiritual,” but Scripture makes it clear, not every path leads to God. ✨ “Not everyone who says to me,...

Why did Satan try to tempt Jesus with shortcuts to power? And why did Jesus refuse every one of them? In this episode of Truth, Measured , we explore the deeper meaning behind the temptations of Jesus in the wilderness and how they reveal a powerful truth: God's purposes are often fulfilled through suffering, not around it. Satan offered Jesus something many of us are tempted by today, a way...

Is therapy a lack of faith? Or have we misunderstood healing in the church? In this episode of Truth, Measured , I sit down with Dr. Shané P. Teran, Psy. D, LCSW, to have an honest conversation about how faith culture has shaped, and sometimes hindered, mental health healing. For years, scriptures like Matthew 8:28–34 and Luke 8:27–36 have been interpreted to suggest that all mental illness is the...

What does obedience to God really cost? In this episode, we examine why obedience is not about strength, comfort, or control, but about trust and surrender. Through the story of Gideon, we see how God calls the unlikely, asks us to confront culture, and uses what is already in our hands to accomplish His purpose. This teaching also contrasts biblical faith with the cultural idea of manifesting, sh...

What happens when honesty feels unsafe in our relationships? And what does that silence cost us, not just with people, but with God? In this episode of Truth, Measured, we explore the hidden danger of relationships where truth is avoided for the sake of “keeping the peace.” We talk about how silence breeds toxicity, how avoidance masquerades as love, and why Scripture makes it clear that love and...