Patterns of Truth Podcast

Today, we’re diving into a conversation that seems to surface in every generation: What makes music “Christian enough”? From rock to rap to the genre-bending sounds of artists like Forest Frank, there’s always a new style that challenges what came before. Why does it seem that we discuss the issue of “Christian music” over and over again? Why do believers so often wrestle with the ques...

Ever wrestled with a question that felt too big to answer—something that Google couldn’t quite help with, and the Bible app just gave a list of verses that didn’t really land? We live in a world of instant answers, but spiritual wisdom takes more than a search bar. So, how do we actually find answers to hard questions using God’s Word first, not last? Today’s episode is called “Bible First: Findin...

Faith, Doubt, Leaving the Faith A few years ago, I followed a well-known Christian influencer whose faith journey was encouraging many, including me. But recently, he announced he was stepping away from Christianity, citing years of wrestling with doubts about the fundamentals of the faith. He said his doubt was too overwhelming to maintain his Christian life. Hearing this was both difficult and c...

We’re diving into one of life’s most powerful questions: Who am I? It’s a question we’ve all wrestled with at some point, and for believers, it carries a deeper weight. As life changes, we may question our identities completely. Am I still a sinner, or am I something new? Does my past define me? What does it mean to have an identity in Christ? For those who are not saved, we challenge you to consi...

Welcome back to the Patterns of Truth podcast — we’re diving into one of life’s most powerful questions: Who am I? It’s a question we’ve all wrestled with at some point, and for believers, it carries a deeper weight. As life changes, we may question our identities completely. Am I still a sinner, or am I something new? Does my past define me? What does it mean to have an identity in Christ? For th...

Episode Summary This episode comes as a lecture from one of our regular contributors. Aaron (the speaker in this lecture) takes up the question, Is truth captured or held in creeds and traditions? We think this is a very important question because we are seeing more return to traditions and rituals in our Christian circles. Aaron does something interesting. Instead of answering the question, he st...

Welcome to another episode of Patterns of Truth — a podcast where we explore challenging questions through the lens of Scripture. We’ve got a big topic on the table: Calvinism . In today’s episode, we’ll be unpacking the major ideas behind the five points of Calvinism — commonly remembered by the acronym TULIP. But what do those points actually mean? And what does Scripture have to say about...

“Covenant Theology” is a term that more and more Christians are encountering in the mainstream on various platforms. What should we think of it? Is Covenant Theology new? Is it old? And what exactly is it? The same questions can be applied to “Dispensations.” Are covenants at odds with dispensations? Maybe you’re thinking: why does this even matter? Isn’t this topic for theological stu...

Episode Summary Fear—irrational, circumstantial, or deeply rooted—is something we all face. In this episode of the Patterns of Truth podcast, Patricia is joined by Roy, Bethel, and Peter for a heartfelt and faith-filled conversation about the top three fears they’re currently facing, how those fears have changed over time, and what the Bible has to say about anxiety, trust, and spiritual pea...

There’s conversion but then there’s the training ground… …how do we live? Today we’re going to talk about embracing opportunities for discipleship in our Christian lives. What is it and how does it happen? Discipleship is not just a concept; it should be an integral part of our lives as believers and it requires vulnerability, accountability, and intentional sacrifice. Most...

In the “Politics…It’s Complicated” episode of the Patterns of Truth Podcast, host Patricia, along with panelists Roy, Peter, and Bethel, delve into the complexities of politics from a Christian perspective post the 2024 US election and 2025 inauguration. The discussion isn’t about promoting or critiquing any politician but exploring how believers should approach politics. They de...

Welcome to another episode of the Patterns of Truth Podcast! Krista, Roy, and Peter join our host Patricia to have a conversation about growing pains. Often, we think of literal growing pains in adolescence or metaphorical “growing pains” as we figure ourselves out in our 20s. You might think growing pains are something we leave behind in our teenage years. But the reality is that, as adults, we o...

When you think of good Christian fun , several things might come to mind: youth group, mini golf, bowling, ping pong, and Bananagrams. There’s nothing wrong with any of those things. Still, today’s episode is about the wide diversity of hobbies, leisure, and adventurous activities that real Christians engage in to keep life interesting. At the same time, we look for the Lord’s return and bal...

Question: Why was Satan allowed in the garden? Answer: Satan Allowed The description of the creation of Adam and Eve in Genesis chapter 2 is followed immediately by the appearance of Satan at the very beginning of chapter 3. Verse 8 of chapter 3 gives the further impression that God was accustomed to visiting Adam and Eve in the evening. Putting this together gives the distinct impression that the...

Today we’re talking about guaranteed ways to overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Christian. We’ve all gone through it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not as skilled or accomplished as others perceive you to be – you’ve gone through imposter syndrome. if you’ve experienced persistent doubt and fear of being exposed as a fraud – you’ve experienced imposter syndrome. Well, you&#8...

Did you know that about 26% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage? That means, you probably know someone who has experienced a miscarriage and baby loss – or maybe, you’ve gone through one. Or more than one. In this podcast, we discuss the difficult topic of miscarriage and baby loss and what that means when you’re a Christian.  Miscarriage isn’t an easy thing even though many people have exp...

We can easily say that Christians shouldn’t boast about material wealth or career advantages we might gain in this life. But we have all done it in some way and our current culture encourages “flex culture” in the name of networking, casual conversation, and celebrating yourself. What is Flex Culture? Flex Culture is when someone shows off their wealth, socioeconomic status, or e...

You’re probably expecting another podcast about this topic where, for the tenth time, someone is telling you about the ills of social media – or its endless virtues – but this is not what we’re going to do! This episode is about how Christians of a certain age (maybe gen z christians? ) have experienced social media use and their faith as more and more platforms emerge. Today’s convers...

Today’s thought-provoking podcast episode is, “Does the salvation message make sense?” Most of our audience members are believers who heard the salvation message all their lives. But if you haven’t heard it before it can sound very strange, confusing, and as one of my friends said and I quote “easily dismissible.” In this episode, we will delve into the reasons behind the belief...

Welcome to our 26th episode of Patterns of Truth Podcast. Today we are revisiting prayer, but with a different thought in mind: Praying in God’s will. Is there a wrong way of pursuing prayer? How do we reconcile the difference between God’s delight and our desires? How does Psalm 37 play into all of this? Host Patricia, regulars Peter, Krista, and guest Steve Campbell are here to discu...

Join Peter in the Bahamas as he interviews Billy and Leah Slater at their kitchen table! The Slaters were both called individually—Leah in ’94 and Billy in ’95— to serve God in the Bahamas nearly thirty years ago, neither knowing exactly what would happen when they left their hometown in Wisconsin.  Hear about the work they started out with at the Adventure Learning Center and Ran...

What’s the harm in calling Jesus “Yeshua” if that is how His name was said in Hebrew or Aramaic? What about “Meshiach” or “Messiah?” What’s the harm in calling the Lord Jesus by this accurate title? Welcome to another Patterns of Truth podcast! Joining Peter at the mic today are Q&A bloggers Daniel and Aaron and a new member of our team, Deewan....

On this last episode recorded in 2022, we asked a bunch of people this question. What has the Lord taught you in 2022? Some of the answers included how to listen to others and talk about the Lord, profound thoughts in scripture, about forgiveness, getting into Gods word, personal identity, and many responded that the Lord also taught them patience. We’ll ask YOU the same question! Write your...

Joining Patricia and Krista in a special interview, once again, is Brian Reynolds! He recently (as of the recording of this podcast) returned from a trip to Poland, Romania, and several other Eastern European countries. Now typically, our podcasts focus on finding the Patterns of Truth in Scripture and how they apply in our lives, and the majority of our listeners and readers hail from North Ameri...

“He never does anything purposelessly.”  Welcome to another Patterns of Truth podcast! Joining Peter in today’s conversation is our special guest Peg Sawires, also known to many as “Aunt Peg.” She’s a wonderful, encouraging woman who’s led quite an adventurous life. In this podcast, we’ll get to hear a bit of her story. “‘Do you mean...