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

Your Role in the Greatest Work in History Have you ever felt that sharing your faith has to be awkward, forced, or reserved for those with a pulpit? This episode of Anchored by Truth deconstructs that myth, illustrating how God uses the "everyday household" believer to advance His kingdom. Through the lens of the song "Never Too Late," RD Fierro and Victoria K discuss the profound theological real...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, Victoria K and RD Fierro explore the profound lyrics of the song "Never Too Late" by Crystal Sea. They unpack the "Bible in Song" series, focusing on how music can reclaim the culture for Christ. The discussion moves from the literal days of creation to the personal moment of baptism, proving that the same God who "stretched the heavens" is the same God who me...

In this episode of The Bible in Song, hosts RD Fierro and Victoria K dive deep into the spiritual significance of the song "Never Too Late." They connect the dots between the very first moments of Genesis and the transformative power of Christian baptism. This teaching challenges the idea that we can ever be "too old" or "too far gone" to publicly commit to Christ, explaining that the same God who...

We often view the great prophets of the Bible as distant, superhuman figures receiving spectacular visions we could never experience. But what if the dramatic call of Isaiah was meant to be an invitation for every believer? In this episode of Anchored by Truth, RD Fierro and Victoria K. conclude their study of Isaiah 6 through the lens of "The Bible in Song." They explore the transition from "doom...

In this episode of The Bible in Song, we dive deep into Isaiah chapter 6 to understand the unique category of God's holiness. We explore the rare biblical moments where God, angels, and humans occupy the same space—a gathering that only ever happens in the courts of Heaven. We discuss the "Problem of Two Rebellions," examining the chilling reality that while God initiated a plan to redeem fallen h...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, hosts Victoria K. and RD Fierro explore the profound implications of Isaiah 6, moving beyond a casual reading of the text to understand the "triple holiness" of God. By combining musical art with apologetics, they discuss how God's character demands both perfect justice and infinite mercy, and how the prophet Isaiah’s encounter in the temple serves as a bluepr...

The Authority and Might of the God-Man This episode of Anchored by Truth dives deep into the dual nature of Christ and the specific "Incarnate Power" He displayed during His earthly ministry. While many see Jesus simply as a moral teacher, the evidence of His life—from calming storms with a word to forgiving sins—points to a reality that is far more explosive. We discuss why the resurrection isn't...

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we dive deep into the "Bible in Song" series to explore the theological weight behind the track "Incarnate Power by Crystal Sea." We discuss why the virgin birth wasn't just a miracle, but a legal necessity to bypass the curse of original sin. By examining the early church's struggle to define Christ’s nature, we reveal why the "hypostatic union"—Jesus being f...

The modern entertainment industry often stands in direct opposition to the Gospel, yet its influence on the human heart is undeniable. In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we explore the vital role of the arts in shaping our worldview and why Crystal Sea Books is using music to push back against a culture of disbelief. By examining the lyrics of the song "Incarnate Power," we dive into the founda...

Exploring Creation and Truth Through Music Join Victoria and R.D. Fierro on Anchored by Truth as they continue their "Bible in Song" series, focusing on "Seven Days by Crystal Sea." This episode delves into the profound truths of Genesis chapter 1, exploring how the creative process described in the Bible reveals the power and purpose of an almighty God. The hosts discuss the unique ability of mus...

Singing the Truth: How Music Can Point Us Back to Scripture The arts and entertainment industry today often promotes ideas that are at odds with the Christian faith. In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we explore how to reclaim this powerful medium for the Kingdom of Christ through a new series called "The Bible in Song." We discuss the song "Seven Days by Crystal Sea," a musical exploration of...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re very grateful for the chance to be with you today. For several weeks now we have been working on a series we call “Paul’s Places.” This is our 12th episode in this series and we are concluding it today. Anyone who has missed any of the previous lessons can find them on our website, crystalseabooks.com, or on their favorite pod...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re very grateful to be able to be with you today. We have been working on a series we call “Paul’s Places” for several weeks now. In fact, this is our 11th lesson in this series. By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of books contained in the New Testament. Nine of those books are letters...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re so grateful we have the opportunity to be with you today. We have been working on a series we call “Paul’s Places” for several weeks now. In fact, this is our 10th lesson in this series. By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote almost half of the books in the New Testament. In this “Paul’s Places” se...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re thankful to be with you today. For this episode of Anchored by Truth we are continuing our series on “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote almost half of the books in the New Testament. In this “Paul’s Places” series we are taking a look at Paul’s letters to the churches that are...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re grateful to be with you today. We are currently doing a series on Anchored by Truth that we are calling “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. In this “Paul’s Places” series we are taking a look at Paul’s...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re grateful to be with you today. We are in the midst of a series on Anchored by Truth that we are calling “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. Some Bible commentators believe Paul also wrote the book of H...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re grateful to be with you today. We are in the midst of a series on Anchored by Truth that we are calling “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. We say “at least 13” because some Bible commentators believe...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re very glad to be with you today. We are in the midst of a series on Anchored by Truth that we are calling “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. Most people know that the Apostle Paul was the foremost apos...

Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re glad to be with you today as we continue with our series on Anchored by Truth that we are calling “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul,” of course, we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. The Apostle Paul, started out life named “Saul.” But his encounter...

We’re very happy to join with you today as we continue forward with our new series on Anchored by Truth. We’ve entitled this series “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul” we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. The Apostle Paul, of course, started out life named “Saul.” But after an encounter on the road to Damascus with the r...

We’re very grateful that we are able to be with you today as we continue forward with our new series on Anchored by Truth. We’ve entitled this series “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul” we’re referring to the Apostle Paul who wrote at least 13 of the books out of the 27 books that comprise the New Testament. The Apostle Paul, of course, started out life named “Saul.” But the “fire breathing” rebel Saul was...

VK: Hello! I’m Victoria K. Welcome to Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. We’re excited to be with you today as we begin a new series on Anchored by Truth. So, to announce the series and tell us why we are doing it, we have RD Fierro back in the studio. RD is an author and the founder of Crystal Sea Books. RD, you’ve entitled this series “Paul’s Places.” By “Paul” I’m sure you’r...

If you’ve been with us on our last several episodes of Anchored by Truth you know we have taken on one of the most challenging subjects most Christians encounter – addressing objections to God’s existence. We’ve called this series the Lord of Logic. Why? Because when God created man in His image God communicated to man some of the attributes God possessed. Among the attributes God communicated to...

We have been undertaking one of the most challenging series we’ve ever done on Anchored by Truth. We’ve called this series the Lord of Logic. Why? Simple. Most people know that to be a Christian you must exercise faith. But a lot of people don’t recognize that the Christian faith is a faith that is firmly grounded in logic, reason, and evidence. The Christian faith does not ask anyone to set aside...