Anchored by Truth from Crystal Sea Books - a 30 minute show exploring the grand Biblical saga of creation, fall, and redemption to help Christians anchor their lives to transcendent truth with RD Fierro

When Jesus of Nazareth began His public ministry, the religious establishment opposed Him at every step. Yet, they failed to use the single easiest weapon that could have dismantled His claim to be the Messiah: His public genealogical records. In this concluding episode of the "Only One Man" series, hosts R.D. Fierro and Victoria K. break down the crucial covenants and prophecies that dictated who...

Why do we place so much emphasis on the sinless life of Christ? In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts R.D. Fierro and Victoria K explore the deepest foundational truths of the Christian faith. Moving beyond modern culture's noise, they break down why Jesus was not merely a good moral teacher, but categorically different from every other human being in history. Through biblical analysis, hist...

-- In Matthew chapter 11, John the Baptist sends messengers to ask Jesus if He is the expected Messiah or if they should look for someone else. -- Rather than giving a simple verbal confirmation, Jesus points directly to the miraculous signs foretold by the prophet Isaiah. -- The ministry of Jesus visibly fulfilled ancient prophecies, including opening blind eyes, unstopping deaf ears, making the...

Uniqueness of Christ Explored Through Song -- The opening study examines Matthew 14:25, where Jesus walked on the water, demonstrating His sovereign authority over creation while displaying profound human humility. -- The discussion highlights Luke 5:17-26 and the healing of the paralyzed man, illustrating that Jesus did not merely perform acts of compassion, but exercised the divine authority to...

Did dinosaurs really die out tens of millions of years before humans appeared, or did they ride alongside Noah on the Ark? In this thought-provoking episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K. and R.D. Fierro tackle one of the most common skepticism-fueled questions regarding the book of Genesis. By laying aside modern cultural assumptions and examining the literal text alongside physical evid...

How Real-World Logistics Prove the History of Noah's Ark Could eight people really manage thousands of animals inside a giant wooden ship for over a year? Skeptics often dismiss the account of Noah’s Ark as a fairy tale, picturing tiny bathtubs overflowing with oversized creatures. However, when we examine the precise text of Genesis alongside practical biology and modern farming techniques, the o...

Critics often dismiss the story of Noah's Ark as a primitive fable, picturing a cramped, unstable boat overflowing with animals. Yet when you analyze the structural blueprints recorded in Genesis, modern science and naval architecture tell a completely different story. In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K. and R.D. Fierro explore the remarkable engineering, practical design, and...

How Geology and Scripture Agree on the Great Flood Can we really trust the biblical account of Noah and the Ark, or is it just a pious fiction? Join hosts Victoria K and RD Fierro as they dive into part two of "The Bible in Song – Build, Now Build." In this insightful discussion, they look beyond the literary brilliance of Genesis to examine five striking lines of geological evidence visible in ou...

When facing modern skepticism, many Christians know the stories of the Bible but struggle to defend their historical and theological reliability. In this foundational episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K. and RD Fierro explore the biblical account of Noah and the Flood through the lens of scripture, history, archaeology, and music. By examining the intricate literary design of Genesis, t...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, RD Fierro and Melinda Carroll dive back into the popular song "The ABC's of Faith" to draw out rich, life-changing spiritual truths. While simple enough for children, the biblical figures highlighted in the song reveal a critical lesson for Christians of all ages: salvation is never a group package deal. -- Group membership, ancestry, and cultural lineage offe...

What does a catchy children's rhyme have to do with ancient philosophy, the origin of evil, and human freedom? In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K. and RD Fierro unpack the surprisingly deep theology woven into Crystal Sea’s song, "The ABC’s of Faith." Focusing on a crucial sequence of four letters, they map out how God moves from eternal self-existence to a hands-on ruler of ou...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts RD Fierro and Victoria K. explore the critical role of art and music in nurturing young faith. Using the children's song "The ABC's of Faith" by Crystal Sea 2, they unpack how foundational Biblical principles can be joyfully woven into catchy melodies to guard children's minds against modern cultural influences. The discussion focuses heavily on the lett...

In a culture increasingly fractured by political warfare, it is easy for Christians to lose their perspective on earthly citizenship. In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts RD Fierro and Victoria K. utilize their "Bible in Song" series to realign our hearts with the timeless truths of Scripture regarding civil obedience, leadership accountability, and divine sovereignty. Focusing on the song-...

In a world saturated with the "music of dysfunction," how do we protect the minds of our children? On today’s episode of Anchored by Truth, we look at the power of combining Biblical doctrine with the rhythm and rhyme of music. Through the lens of the song "The ABC’s of Faith," we discuss why repetition is one of the most powerful tools for learning and why we must be active, not passive, in the t...

We often wish that the Christian life came with a retirement plan from spiritual warfare. We expect that as we grow in our faith, the temptations, the trials, and the cultural friction will simply fade away. But the final chapters of Scripture paint a vastly different, yet profoundly encouraging picture. In this final installment of the Revelation Rider series on Anchored by Truth, Victoria K and...

Join hosts Victoria K and lyricist RD Fierro for the third installment of their profound exploration of the song "Revelation Rider" by Crystal Sea Books. In a world saturated with music that champions despair and dysfunction, this episode pivots to the ultimate anthem of hope, walking listeners through the breathtaking continuity between Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. Discov...

Are you tired of the cultural narrative that we are all just accidental bioproducts in a meaningless universe? The latest episode of Anchored by Truth dismantles worldly fatalism by exploring the deeper theological meaning behind Crystal Sea's powerful song, Revelation Rider. Through a detailed discussion of fulfilled biblical prophecy, hosts R.D. Fierro and Victoria K. reveal how God has intentio...

How much biblical truth can you actually squeeze into a single line of music? In this opening episode of the "Bible in Song" series, hosts Victoria K. and R.D. Fierro use the track "Revelation Rider" by Crystal Sea to demonstrate how art and entertainment can perfectly glorify Christ while packing a massive theological punch. By breaking down the very first lines of the song, the discussion moves...

The modern church often shies away from the literal creation account to avoid cultural conflict, but doing so compromises the integrity of the Gospel. This discussion dives deep into the theological necessity of God as Creator, explaining that if He does not own the universe by right of creation, He has no authority to save it by right of redemption. -- The inseparable link between Jesus as Creato...

The modern world often pushes a "dystopian trifecta" of deep time, uniformitarianism, and evolution, suggesting that the complexity of life arose without any guiding hand. This episode of Anchored by Truth challenges that narrative by exploring the logical necessity of an intelligent Creator. If we cannot explain the existence of reason and intelligence through random mutations and inanimate atoms...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K and R.D. Fierro dive into a new segment of their "Bible in Song" series, focusing on the track "Creation’s Truth." They challenge the "dystopian trifecta" of deep time, uniformitarianism, and evolution that dominates modern culture. By returning to the opening verses of Genesis, the discussion moves beyond mere intellectual debate and into the...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we explore the profound implications of Jesus’ appearance on the road to Emmaus. While many focus only on the empty tomb, the events that followed throughout that first Easter Sunday provide the historical bedrock for the Christian faith. We examine the meticulous reporting of the physician Luke and why his Gospel stands up to the toughest historical scrutiny....

The Harmony of the Resurrection Morning In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we dive deep into the chronological sequence of the first Easter. While skeptics often point to the different details in the four Gospels as a sign of inconsistency, RD Fierro explains how these variations actually prove the authenticity of the accounts. By pieceing together the testimonies of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we explore the most pivotal moment in human and cosmic history: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. By looking through the lens of Mary Magdalene and the faithful women who first visited the tomb, we move past the "familiarity" of the Easter story to rediscover the raw shock, grief, and eventual unmitigated joy of that Sunday morning. We also tackle common skept...

Your Individual Place in a Grand Design In this episode of The Bible in Song, RD Fierro and Victoria K. dive into the lyrics of "Never Too Late" to discuss the deeply personal nature of God’s relationship with humanity. While the rest of creation was brought forth in categories and "kinds," man was created individually. This distinction changes everything about how we view our worth and our missio...