Seeking True Faith Podcast

AI, Echo Chambers, and the Christian Call to Discernment (2 Chronicles 18)I connect the story of Ahab, Jehoshaphat, Micaiah, and the 400 false prophets in 2 Chronicles 18:3–13 to today’s hype around AI chatbots and how easily we can fall into echo chambers that tell us what we want to hear. I explain how large language models are designed to maximize user satisfaction, can stroke our ego, and may...

King James Version vs. Modern Bible Translations: History, Manuscripts, and What Matters MostThis episode traces the history of Bible translation through key figures and milestones, beginning with John Wycliffe’s 14th-century English Bible and the backlash he faced, and continuing through William Tyndale’s Greek- and Hebrew-based translation work, his smuggling of New Testaments into England, and...

Judgment and Mercy: Understanding God's Justice and GraceIn this episode of the Seeking True Faith Podcast, we explore the complex relationship between judgment, justice, and mercy, both in earthly and divine contexts. Using a real-life example of judicial failure, we dive into what scripture says about God's justice and how sinners can receive mercy without compromising divine righteousne...

Demons and Evil Spirits: A Deeper Look at Spiritual Warfare | Seeking True Faith PodcastIn this episode of the Seeking True Faith Podcast, we dive into the spiritual warfare that believers face, particularly focusing on the influence of demons and evil spirits. Using Matthew 12:43-45 as a foundation, we explore the necessity of filling our lives with the Spirit of God to avoid falling back into sp...

📜 Episode 8 | History of the Church of the Firstborn – Part 2Seeking True Faith PodcastIn this episode, I continue a fact-focused examination of the historical origins of the Church of the Firstborn, also known historically as the Followers of Christ and the True Followers. Drawing from newspaper archives, church records, memoirs, and firsthand testimonies, this episode works chronologically to e...

Mini Episode: Laying the Groundwork for Our Church History Deep Dive Seeking True Faith Podcast This week’s episode is a little different. Instead of diving straight into the long-awaited church history series, I’m taking a moment to share where the research currently stands—and why this topic deserves careful, fact-driven attention. Over the past several weeks, I’ve been pouring over books, archi...

In this episode, I walk through what Scripture says about gender roles in the church We look at how God created male and female in His image, how marriage pictures Christ and the Church, and how men and women serve side-by-side throughout the Old and New Testaments. From Miriam, Deborah, and Huldah to Anna, Priscilla, and Philip’s four daughters, we trace the real, active role women play in God’s...

Can the devil hear your thoughts? Some say yes. Some say no. But what does the Bible actually teach? In this episode of the  Seeking True Faith Podcast , we explore a topic that rarely gets discussed fully: how much access does Satan truly have to the inner life of a believer? We walk through both sides of the argument: •  Argument #1:  The idea that Satan can perceive or “sense” thoughts •  Argum...

Welcome back to the Seeking True Faith podcast, where each week we explore topics surrounding the Christian faith and church practice. In this episode, we continue our study on Leadership in the Church — this time focusing on Deacons, the humble servants who play a vital role in the body of Christ. We’ll look at what Scripture teaches about this office, where it began in the book of Acts, and how...

Leadership in the Church, Part 1 – BishopsWhat does true biblical leadership look like? In this episode, we take a deep dive into the scriptural foundation of bishops — men called not to rule over the flock, but to feed it. From Moses and Jethro’s structure of leadership, to the apostles’ oversight of the early Church, we explore how God has always established order without inequality. We’ll exami...

The Sabbath: What it is, what it isn’t, and why it matters for Christians todayIn this episode of Seeking True Faith, we explore the Sabbath from Genesis to Hebrews, walking through all Ten Commandments, surveying multiple Christian viewpoints, and explaining how Christ brings the true rest our souls need. We look at common misconceptions, Jewish timekeeping, the heart of Deuteronomy 5, and why Pa...

Welcome to Seeking True Faith. My name is Stephen Bellew, and this is the beginning of a journey I’ve been preparing for my whole life — a podcast for truth rooted in Scripture, humility, and honest conversation. In this introduction, I share why I’m launching Seeking True Faith, what I hope it becomes, and how I plan to explore the many questions Christians wrestle with today — from theology and...