Engaging Truth

How many times will Jesus forgive you for the same sin? If you’ve ever confessed something only to struggle with it again, and again—that question can feel painfully personal. In this episode of Engaging Truth , Pastor Trey Sansom explores Paul’s thorn in the flesh and Jesus’ promise, “My grace is sufficient for you.” Trey connects that promise to the sins we keep fighting, the weakness we wish we...

At fourteen, Frank Hart called himself an atheist—until a night looking at the stars sent him searching for answers in the Bible. In this conversation with Trey Sansom, Frank traces his journey from discovering Jesus in the Gospels to fronting Atomic Opera and eventually becoming a pastor. He recalls bringing the gospel into music venues, facing the end of a record deal, and resisting an unexpecte...

What does the Trinity have to do with the mission of God? Everything. Trey Sansom and Pastor Doyle Theimer explore how God’s sending reveals His saving love: the Father sends the Son to redeem us, the Father and Son send the Holy Spirit to create faith, and the triune God sends His church. Together, they connect this theological foundation with prayer, forgiveness, and everyday relationships. The...

Is there a place too dark for Jesus to enter—or a person too lost for Him to love? Trey Sansom and Pastor Daniel Bueckman explore the depth of Christ’s love, a love that pursues sinners and goes all the way to the cross. Through stories of fatherhood, Jesus’ teaching about loving our neighbors, and the hope of His resurrection, they reflect on mercy that reaches beyond our boundaries and expectati...

What if God is using the gospel seeds you plant even when you cannot see anything happening? Host Pastor Trey Sansom and Pastor Matt Peeples revisit an experimental worship gathering called Bar Church after discovering that one night may have helped begin an atheist’s journey toward faith. The story reminds them that God is often working beneath the surface in ways we cannot measure, manage, or im...

Pastor Trey Sansom and Pastor Chuck Ridley have an honest conversation about how church wounds happen, why hurt people sometimes hurt others, and how unforgiveness can keep us imprisoned long after the original offense. They discuss the importance of speaking directly to the person who caused the hurt, extending grace without pretending the wrong did not matter, and trusting Jesus with justice and...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , host Pastor Trey Sansom sits down again with Pastor Matt Peeples of Faith Oakville in St. Louis and The Kairos Network to talk about having spiritual conversations from a place of curiosity. Together, they explore how listening well, asking honest questions, and paying attention to where someone is spiritually can open the door for Gospel conversations without t...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom turns the tables on frequent host Pastor John Cain and puts him in the guest chair for a conversation about one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith: Jesus is God. Together they explore why the divinity of Jesus matters for salvation, redemption, forgiveness, and Christian hope. If Jesus were merely a great teacher or ext...

In this follow-up episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom reconnects with Pastor Tony Kobak of Lamb of God Lutheran Church in Humble, Texas, to revisit one simple practice: asking people, “How can I pray for you?” After Tony challenged Trey to try it, Trey began putting it into practice with restaurant servers and discovered how often a simple question opens the door to meaningful conve...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with his longtime friend Pastor Seth Kunze of The Dwelling in Porter, Texas, about the power of gathering families around God’s Word. Seth shares how simple family devotions shaped him as a child and how he and his wife carry that same rhythm into their home with six children. From reading Scripture and praying together to singing, b...

What happens in worship is meant to shape the rest of our lives. In this episode of Engaging Truth , host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Seth Davidson about how the Church gathers to receive God’s Word, forgiveness, grace, and the gifts of Jesus—and then carries those gifts into homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and relationships. They discuss confession and absolution, the power of speaking...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom continues his conversation with Pastor Seth Davidson of St. John Lutheran Church in Athens, Texas, about what it means to welcome outsiders into the life of the Church. Seth shares his own journey from growing up outside the faith to discovering Jesus through ordinary Christians who kept showing up, made room for him, and helped him belong...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Seth Davidson of St. John Lutheran Church in Athens, Texas, about Jesus’ heart for outsiders and the power of serving people without expecting anything in return. Seth shares how simple acts of kindness, authentic relationships, and meeting tangible needs have opened doors for the Gospel in his church and community. Throu...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with David Schlecht, founder and CEO of Scripture in Motion, a nonprofit ministry creating word-for-word animated Scripture videos and Bible study resources. David shares how God used his passion for animation, storytelling, and Scripture to create a ministry that helps churches, families, classrooms, and small groups engage deeply...

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Trey Sansom and Pastor John Alwood continue the conversation as they explore one of the most distinctive gifts Christians bring into the world: forgiveness. From personal stories of grace and restoration to Jesus’ commissioning of His disciples in John 20, they discuss how receiving Christ’s forgiveness changes everything—and how extending forgiveness to other...

What happens when an entire culture forgets the Gospel? Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor John Alwood to discuss the challenge of re-evangelizing a post-Christian society. Drawing from ministry in Southern California, John shares how many people today have little or no understanding of Christianity, church, or even the story of Jesus. Together they discuss barriers to faith, misconceptions...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , Pastor Trey Sansom continues the conversation with Pastor Daniel Brummet of Oikos Church in Willis, TX, about what it means to “bring Jesus to people.” As Oikos Church began as a network of life groups rather than a traditional Sunday-morning gathering, Daniel shares how prayer, God’s Word, relationships, and mission shape their approach to life together. The co...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Daniel Brummet of Oikos Church in Willis, TX, about planting a new church in one of the fastest-growing areas north of Houston. As Daniel shares the heartbeat behind Oikos—creating a spiritual home and family for people who feel disconnected—he reflects on Matthew 9, where Jesus looks at the crowds with compassion because the...

What is a disciple, and how do disciples actually grow? In this episode of Engaging Truth , Trey Sansom sits down with Gene Johnson, Spiritual Formation Pastor at Trinity Klein Lutheran Church, to explore a simple but powerful definition of discipleship. Together they discuss why discipleship is relational, transformational, and missional; how spending time with Jesus shapes our character; and why...

How can art, sports, and community involvement become opportunities for sharing the gospel? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel visits with Jordan Boessling, Director of Creative Communication and Community Connections at Christ Lutheran Church in Austin, Texas. Jordan shares how God has used his passions for art and baseball to build relationships, serve his community, and create meaningful co...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Travis Hartjen of Reclaimed Church in Justin, Texas, about why Jesus so often chooses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. From fishermen and shepherds to King David and the Apostle Peter, Travis explores the biblical pattern of God working through the unlikely, the overlooked, and the imperfect. Trey and Travi...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , host Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Pastor and author Ted Doering of Narrative Church in Round Rock, Texas, to explore how everyday life is already full of purpose in Jesus. From church planting to a culture of “sending,” Pastor Doering unpacks the powerful truth of vocation—that where you live, work, and relate to others is exactly where God is calling you t...

In this episode of Engaging Truth , Pastor Trey Sansom sits down with Ben Gonzales, Mission Strategist for Area B of the Texas District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, for a deeply encouraging conversation about intimacy with God, the presence of Jesus, and the heart of Christian mission. Ben shares how the entire story of Scripture points toward God’s desire to dwell with His people—from t...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, Rev. Dr. Doug Krengel talks with Pastor Al Doering of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Kingwood, Texas, about church planting, discipleship, and the growing movement known as the Harvest Partnership. Reflecting on more than thirty-six years of ministry, Pastor Doering shares how Jesus continually reminds him that he is deeply loved, sent into the world, and cal...

In this episode of Engaging Truth, host Pastor Trey Sansom talks with Pastor Alex Lahue—known as the “LeveL Up Pastor”—about reaching the next generation through online gaming communities. LeveL Up Pastor Alex shares how platforms like Twitch and Discord are becoming spaces for real conversations about faith, doubt, identity, and the grace of Jesus. With a focus on Christ’s compassion for the lost...