Life That Demands Truth

We weren't created to do life alone! In this week's episode of Life Demands Truth, we dive into why community is one of the greatest gifts God has given us. Whether it's your church family, a small group, a hobby, a support group, or friends who share your interests, healthy community gives us a place to belong, grow, encourage, and be encouraged.   The truth is, community isn't just about what we...

Why do we work so hard to avoid the very things we know we need to face?   Sometimes it's easier to stay busy than to be honest. Easier to distract ourselves than deal with the wounds, regrets, conversations, or habits we've been putting off. But what if avoiding the truth is actually what's keeping us from experiencing real freedom?   In this week's episode of Life That Demands Truth, we're havin...

Marriage That Lasts ❤️ | A Conversation With Pastor and Keli Wade   Marriage is something everyone talks about, but few people are willing to talk honestly about the reality of it. This week on Life That Demands Truth, we sit down with a very special guest, Keli, who has been married to Pastor Phil for nearly 50 years. Together they have experienced the joys, challenges, sacrifices, and everyday m...

Episode 35: Living with Confidence in a World of Insecurity   What if the biggest threat to your peace isn't what's happening around you... but where you've placed your trust?   Every day we're surrounded by uncertainty. Financial pressures. Health concerns. Relationship struggles. Political division. Questions about the future. It's no wonder anxiety and insecurity have become the norm. But what...

🎙️ Episode 34: Living Our Faith Among Competing Priorities We live in a world that constantly demands our attention. Work. Family. Sports. Entertainment. Social media. Endless notifications. Competing priorities seem to pull us in every direction, making it harder than ever to stay focused on what matters most.   In Episode 34 of Life That Demands Truth, we dive into why living out our faith can b...

If God already knows everything... why pray? It's a question many believers have asked but few take the time to wrestle with.   If God knows our needs before we ask, knows every thought we think, and already sees the outcome, what purpose does prayer actually serve?   In this episode of the Life Demands Truth Podcast, we explore what Scripture teaches about prayer, God's sovereignty, intercession,...

Are you “called” to ministry…or is calling something bigger than we often think?   In this week’s episode of the Life Demands Truth Podcast, we unpack what it really means to be “called” by God. Is calling only for pastors, preachers, and missionaries? Or does every believer have a purpose and responsibility in sharing the hope of the Gospel?   We dive into the difference between being called to a...

What is intercessory prayer… and why do so many of us struggle with it?   Have you ever felt unqualified to pray for someone else? Like your faith isn’t strong enough, your words aren’t good enough, or maybe you’re just not the “right person” to stand in the gap for someone?   In today’s episode of the Life Demands Truth Podcast, we dive into the power of intercessory prayer, what it really means,...

🚨 PART 2 IS NOW LIVE 🚨 Last week we opened the conversation about the end times and how current events seem to align with biblical prophecy. But this week… we go even deeper. From deception and the rise of global systems to the spiritual condition of the world today, we continue unpacking what Scripture says about the last days and why so many people believe we are watching prophecy unfold in re...

Are we really living in the end times…or is this just another moment in history? In this episode of the Life Demands Truth Podcast, we open up Scripture and walk through what the Bible actually says about the last days and how it lines up with what we’re seeing in the world right now. Wars. Division. Moral confusion. Rapid technology. The global spread of the Gospel. Coincidence… or prophecy unfol...

We’re excited to welcome Bob Wilson back for Part 2 of our conversation on the Life That Demands Truth Podcast. In this episode, we go even deeper into how Bob’s faith and business are not separate parts of his life, but completely intertwined. From daily decision-making to long-term vision, Bob shares what it really looks like to honor God in the marketplace and trust Him every step of the way. I...

This episode we are blessed to have our friend Bob Wilson joining us to talk about his walk of faith and how it played a pivotal role in the forming of his business. We also get into how his total dedication to prayer has been the foundation of his life, his faith, and his business! 

What if the biggest battle you’re facing right now isn’t around you… but inside your mind? Every day, thoughts of fear, doubt, and quiet lies fight for control, shaping how you live, how you feel, and what you believe about God and yourself. In Episode 25 of the Life That Demands Truth Podcast, we expose the real battlefield, uncover the enemy’s subtle tactics, and give you practical, biblical str...

YOUR BRAIN IS A BATTLEFIELD. 🧠⚔️ Do you ever feel like your thoughts are a runaway train? Like fear, doubt, or old lies are the ones in the driver’s seat? Most people think spiritual warfare is some external, dramatic event—but the biggest battles you will ever fight happen in the six inches between your ears.  In this episode, we’re breaking down: Why "as a man thinks, so is he" isn't just a pro...

Last week we shared Part 1 of TK Hamilton’s powerful story… and if you thought that was incredible, you need to hear what happens next. In Part 2, TK continues the journey of how God completely transformed his life. After years of pain, addiction, and brokenness, God didn’t just rescue him… He gave his life a purpose. Today, TK and his wife are reaching people who are struggling with the same batt...

This week on the Life Demands Truth Podcast we sit down with special guest TK Hamilton to hear a story that is raw, honest, and ultimately full of redemption. TK opens up about the darkest seasons of his life. Childhood abuse. Addiction. Jail time. Moments when it seemed like everything was lost. But in the middle of that brokenness, God stepped in and changed the entire trajectory of his life. To...

Peace isn’t the absence of the storm… it’s the presence of a Savior. ⚓️ Last week, we looked at the data. We saw the weight of the "Modern Crisis." But this week on Life That Demands Truth, we are moving from the diagnosis to the blueprint for peace. In Part 2: Anchored in the Storm, we are diving deep into the scriptures to find out what it actually looks like to "cast" our cares on Him. What we...

We often treat anxiety like a "spiritual failure," but the data tells a different story. This Thursday at 9:00 AM, we are dropping Part 1: The Modern Crisis. We’re diving deep into the startling statistics of anxiety in today’s society and—more importantly—how it is specifically impacting the Church. From the "anxious pew" to the "vulnerable pulpit," we are looking at the diagnosis of the modern s...

No one prays for hardship. No one asks for the crushing weight of tribulation. But what if the very thing that feels like it’s breaking you is actually building you?   In this week's episode of the podcast, we’re diving deep into the purpose behind the pressure. We’re breaking down the divine chain reaction in Romans 5:3–4:   - Tribulation creates the strength to stay. - Perseverance proves your c...

What if the most powerful moments in Scripture are not God’s answers… but His questions? “Where are you?” “Where is your brother?” “Who do you say that I am?” “Do you want to be made well?” In this week’s episode, we explore why an all-knowing God asks questions — and what those questions reveal about our hearts. Sometimes the questions we avoid are the ones that change us most.   LISTENER AIDE Th...

Prayer is often treated like a last resort, but Scripture presents it as our first response. This week on the podcast, we sit down with Pastor Tripp Astin, Prayer Pastor at Northside Church, for a real and honest conversation about the power of prayer, prayer as a ministry, and what prayer was always meant to be. This episode is not about formulas or performance, but about presence, honesty, and d...

Are You Holding a Stone? 🪨✨ We’ve all been there—scrolling through a feed, hearing a rumor, or witnessing a mistake and feeling that immediate urge to judge. It’s easy to point out the "sin" in someone else’s life while keeping our own neatly tucked away. In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the most explosive confrontations in the New Testament: John 8:7. When the religious elite t...

We quote Scripture quickly when someone else is wrong, but slowly when God wants to confront our own heart. This week’s episode goes straight to the tension between knowing verses and actually letting them shape our anger, pride, fear, and self justification. Is Scripture forming your reactions or just fueling your arguments. Come ready to let the Word read you before you read it aloud. #LifeDeman...

LDT Episode 15 is now LIVE! “When Scripture Confronts Our Comfort” explores what happens when God’s Word challenges our assumptions, presses on our preferences, and refuses to let us stay the same. This is not about guilt or condemnation. It is about the quiet moments where Scripture gets uncomfortably personal and invites a response.   If you have ever skipped a verse, explained one away, or felt...

Obedience rarely looks dramatic. It is a decision that needs to be made every single day...even on Tuesday! In this week’s episode, we talk about what obedience looks like in the ordinary moments. The quiet decisions. The unseen faithfulness. The daily choices that shape who we are becoming long before anything changes around us. If we want to hear God clearly, we also have to learn how to live wh...