Redeeming Truth Podcast

EP 120 | The Effect of Expository Preaching on a Congregation (Roundtable 5) | Redeeming Truth   In this pastor's roundtable discussion, hear real-life experiences from pastors about how expository preaching revived dying churches. Learn the effect of preaching verse-by-verse through books of the Bible and how it grows disciples. Faithful exposition of Scripture can transform a congregation over t...

EP 119 | Engaging Your Congregation: Practical Advice for Preachers (Roundtable 4) | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Nathan Pickowicz, Todd Burgett, Jack Hughes, and Kevin Hay discuss expository preaching and the congregation.   How do you craft a sermon as a shepherd? How much does the audience play into the crafting of the sermon? What are some key homiletical techniques preachers can u...

Ep 118 | Marxism and the Church W/ Trevor Loudon | Redeeming Truth   REDEEMING TRUTH PLAYLIST: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLViZXZvfiieZEiZH7F4j97PcAmIpfV9F&si=sv3yeV_gYENTg1W6   Trevor Loudon examines the infiltration of Marxist ideologies within American institutions. He highlights how movements like LGBTQ rights and open borders share Marxist origins, reshaping the nation. Loudon stresse...

EP 117 | How Do You Write a Sermon? (Preacher's Roundtable #3) | Redeeming Truth    Pastors Jon Benzinger, Nathan Pickowicz, Todd Burgett, Jack Hughes, and Kevin Hay discuss crafting a sermon.   How do you turn data into a sermon? How is an effective sermon outline crafted? What is the art of preaching? How do you structure your sermon points?   Preacher's Roundtable Part 1: https://youtu.be/Mxzu-...

EP 116 | How Do You Sermon Prep? (Preacher's Roundtable #2) | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Nathan Pickowicz, Todd Burgett, Jack Hughes, and Kevin Hay discuss sermon prep.   A group of preachers from across America reveals their sermon preparation routines, investing many hours weekly in Bible study, analyzing languages, consulting commentaries, and shaping sermons. Their approach striv...

EP 115 | Why and How Do You Preach? (Preacher's Roundtable #1) | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Nathan Pickowicz, Todd Burgett, Jack Hughes, and Kevin Hay discuss preaching and the sufficiency of Scripture on the Redeeming Truth Podcast's Preacher's Roundtable. In this episode, a group of passionate pastors discusses their commitment to expository preaching and the transformative power o...

EP 114 | Should Christians Stay Out of Politics? w/ William Federer | Redeeming Truth   In this episode, Pastor Jon Benzinger and William Federer discuss the importance of Christians being actively engaged in church and state. They highlight the Lutheran pietists' separation from politics and its negative consequences during Hitler's rise. Join us for a conversation that underscores the need for C...

EP 113 | How to Be Like Christ (What Is Sanctification?) | Redeeming Truth   What is sanctification? What are some practical steps that Christians can take to grow in Christlikeness? Join Pastors Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, Kyle Swanson, and Todd Burgett on this episode of the Redeeming Truth Podcast.   Redeeming Truth Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLViZXZvfiieZEiZH7F4j97P...

EP 112 | How to Interpret End Times Bible Prophecy (with Jack Hughes) | Redeeming Truth   What are the interpretive camps in eschatology? What are the dangers of spiritualizing prophecy? How can we maintain objectivity in biblical interpretation? Join Pastor Jon Benzinger and Jack Hughes as they dive into post-millennialism, a-millennialism, and pre-millennialism, with an emphasis on the need to a...

EP 111 | Should Christians Baptize Babies? w/ Dr. Peter Goeman | Redeeming Truth   In this episode of the Redeeming Truth Podcast, Dr. Peter Goeman joins Pastor Jon Benzinger to discuss the historical, theological, and biblical aspects of baptism. In this thought-provoking discussion, they explore the two main views on baptism: Infant baptism and believer's baptism.   Should Christians baptize inf...

EP 110 | Stand Up for Life: How to Make a Difference w/ Brian Ottinger of Love Life | Redeeming Truth   Pastor Jon Benzinger talks with Brian Ottinger of Love Life. Love Life is a nationwide ministry that works to unite and mobilize the church to create a culture of love and life that will result in an end to abortion and the orphan crisis. Love Life's goal is to see the church actively involved i...

EP 109 | The Truth About the NAR w/ Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett | Redeeming Truth   In this detailed expose, we delve into the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). This global movement has become infamous for its authoritative claims, divine revelations, and emphasis on signs and wonders. The NAR has been under scrutiny for its teachings and practices, which often diverge from traditional beliefs and...

EP 108 | Does Having an End Time View Matter? (Eschatology) | Redeeming Truth   What is eschatology and why does it matter? Shouldn't we be "Pan-Millennial," knowing it will all pan out in the end? Pastor Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, Kyle Swanson, and Todd Burgett discuss the importance of eschatology.   Redeeming Truth Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLViZXZvfiieZEiZH7F4j97PcAmIpfV9...

EP 107 | Leaving Islam for Jesus w/ Al Fadi | Redeeming Truth   Al Fadi: From Muslim Jihadist to Christian   What does Islam think about Christianity? How did a Muslim jihadist turn to Jesus Christ? In this episode of the Redeeming Truth Podcast, we talk to Al Fadi about his journey from Islam to Christianity. Al Fadi was born and raised in Saudi Arabia. He was a devout Muslim and even considered...

EP 106 | A Guide to Productivity in Christ w/ Reagan Rose | Redeeming Truth Pastors   Jon Benzinger, Kyle Swanson, and Dale Thackrah interview Reagan Rose about his book, Redeeming Productivity.   Are you looking to become more productive in your life? In this podcast, they discuss how productivity can be rooted in the Gospel and how suffering can actually be seen as God's pruning for greater prod...

EP 105 | The Truth of the Resurrection | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, Todd Burgett, and Kyle Swanson discuss the truth of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   "And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise i...

EP 104 | Why Redeeming Truth? | Redeeming Truth Pastors   Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, and Kyle Swanson talk about the origin of Redeeming Truth Podcast and reflect on past episodes.   Redeeming Truth Podcast Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLViZXZvfiieZEiZH7F4j97PcAmIpfV9F   Episodes Mentioned: 1. Salvation: https://youtu.be/i7Tb8Vdpup8   2. How to Fight on Twitter: https://youtu.be...

EP 103 | Salvation: A Gift of God's Grace (Our Doctrinal Statement) | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger (Lead Pastor) and Kyle Swanson (Executive Pastor) discuss our doctrinal statement.   Salvation. We teach that salvation is completely a gift of God's grace given to all whom He chose to save before the creation of the world. Salvation includes all that God does in saving humans from the pe...

EP 102 | The Need for the Church to Battle Public Evil w/ Eric Metaxas | Redeeming Truth   Eric Metaxas and Pastor Jon Benzinger discuss Eric's new book, Letter to the American Church . This interview includes conversations about the idols of evangelism and niceness, the infiltration of the church, fear-mongering, and love for the country.   In an earnest and searing wake-up call, the author of th...

EP 101 | The Enneagram and The Church with Dr. Craig Hawkins (Occultic Arts) | Redeeming Truth   Pastor Jon Benzinger and Dr. Craig Hawkins discuss the occult origins of the Enneagram on the Redeeming Truth Podcast.   Links discussed: Watchman Fellowship Profile: Enneagram by Marcia Montenegro https://www.watchman.org/enneagram.pdf   The Enneagram GPS: Gnostic Path to Self by Marcia Montenegro htt...

Ep 100 | Catholicism vs. The Bible with Mike Gendron | Redeeming Truth   Mike Gendron joins pastors Jon Benzinger and Kyle Swanson on the Redeeming Truth Podcast to discuss Catholicism vs. The Bible.   More about Mike Gendron: https://www.proclaimingthegospel.org/   Mike Gendron's Video: https://youtu.be/jdlczbO5Csc   Click here to Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCenfIkv...

Ep 99 | Be Ready (Darrell Harrison, Virgil Walker, Jack Hughes, and Jon Benzinger) | Redeeming Truth   Darrell Harrison, Virgil (Omaha) Walker, Jack Hughes, Jon Benzinger, and Kyle Swanson discuss how to be a light in the darkness during this live recording of the Redeeming Truth Podcast at our 2022 Be. Ready. Light in the Darkness conference.   Be. Ready. Light in the Darkness Conference Playlist...

Ep 98 | Men and Women: Leadership and Submission | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, and Kyle Swanson discuss Redeemer Bible Church's doctrinal statement on men and women.   Men and Women. We teach that God's original and very good creation included making both men and women in His image. This makes both genders equal in value, dignity and salvation and equally worthy of resp...

Ep 97 | Gender Roles & the Attack on Gender | Redeeming Truth   Pastors Jon Benzinger, Dale Thackrah, and Kyle Swanson discuss the Redeemer Bible Church doctrinal statement on men and women. Does gender matter? Can we define our own gender?   Men and Women. We teach that God's original and very good creation included making both men and women in His image. This makes both genders equal in value, d...

EP 96 | Human Beings: Made in the Image of God (Our Doctrinal Statement) | Redeeming Truth   Human Beings. We teach Adam and Eve, the parents of the entire human race, were real people who were created in innocence, without sin and with the capacity, desire and mandate to glorify God in all things. All human beings, whether in the womb or out, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or level of healt...