Transformative Truth

Torben discusses the problems of focusing on who we were before we were Christians, and highlights Biblical realities of our new identity as a child of God. 

In this passionate episode, Torben reacts to two different sermons he recently heard and points to the necessity of standing on Jesus Christ as the only truth. 

"Without God, we really are lost in this world" This episode is a call to the truth of God's faithfulness that can keep us steady no matter what is going on in the world. 

Torben tackles some of the common misunderstandings of anger in a Christian's life

This episode talks about the importance of finding your Christian tribe - your kind of people. Torben shares about his journey to finding deeper connections and relationships

Drawing inspiration from an emotional outburst from his 8 year old son, Torben shares about learning to appreciate the guardrails that God provides as we navigate this messy world. 

In this episode, Torben explores the purpose of mountaintop experiences in our spiritual journeys. 

Sometimes waiting feels meaningless, but we can learn from Scriptures how God uses times of waiting to transform us. 

In this episode, we learn about the prophet Elisha, and Torben challenges listeners to live lives of radical, immediate obedience to God. 

Torben shares insights about God's sovereignty centered around the song "Sovereign Over Us" by Aaron Keyes. He highlights how God is capable of turning evil into good as we surrender to His sovereignty. 

This episode is dedicated to a good friend of Torben's named Bruce. Bruce lived with cerebral palsy and was non-verbal. He recently went home to be with Jesus, and Torben shares what Bruce taught him about our spiritual connection to God as Christians. 

Torben wraps up his series on the 20 traits of a great leader by discussing traits as different as the importance of being a fun leader and not taking God's name in vain. 

In this 50th episode of the podcast, Torben continues his discussion of the traits of great leadership, focusing on the importance of creating safety and trust

The most popular episode of Transformative Truth podcast so far is about trustworthy leadership. In this follow-up episode, Torben begins a mini-series covering the traits of a great leader. 

Are there neutral spaces in this world? This episode is a war cry for all Christians to step into the reality that we live in a kingdom as children of God that is at war with the world. 

Torben talks about the all-important role of fathers, and how fathers can seize the opportunities in front of them and tackle the awesome and intimidating responsibility given to them. 

All of the disciples had the chance, but only one of them got to walk on water. In this episode, we look at how following Jesus courageously changes us. 

The Bible talks about joy. It's one of the fruits of the Spirit. But what is it?  In this episode, Torben shares his own questions and ponderings over what joy is and isn't. 

Torben pokes at a hornet's nest by discussing whether we as believers are required to confess our sins over and over. 

What do you do when you're stuck in the mud of life and no matter how much help you get from others, you're still stuck?

The Bible talks about how many believers are stuck drinking milk when they should be consuming meat. How do we grow in spiritual maturity? 

What does it mean to be blessed? Is it true that when things are going the way I want them to, I am blessed by God? 

Through sharing stories and highlighting Scriptures, Torben focuses on the importance of acknowledging the goodness of God. 

In this episode, Torben questions the Christian phrases that are frequently used, such as "Jesus is Lord of my life", "leading like Jesus", and what it means to be the "spiritual head of the household". Do we know what those phrases mean, and if not, what is the danger of empty phrases? 

Walking into the deep places of grief with other people requires the ability to not take offense, and to be comfortable with unanswerable questions.  Torben shares about various types of grief and how to stay present with those who are grieving.