Sound of Truth Podcast

Brett's longtime friend Angie Brown Elkins joins him to share her testimony of God's grace and goodness, with a special emphasis on her Angie's love for the local church.

Harvest Jacksonville member Pat Demianenko sits down with Brett to share his story... a story of alcohol, drugs, divorce, and workaholism. But it is also a story of God's amazing grace in his life, both before, and after, his conversion to Christ.

How does our Christian worldview impact the investment choices we make? Financial Advisor Jamie VandenHeuvel returns to talk about Biblically Responsible Investing.

1 Corinthians 13 is one of the most famous passages of Scripture. Known popularly as "The Love Chapter," is undoubtably a beautiful piece of prose penned by the apostle Paul. But it is also given in the context of Paul's teaching on the subject of spiritual gifts, a hot topic which was not only controversial in Paul's day, but in our day as well.

Brett and Eric discuss what it means to be a "carnal" Christian as the Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 3.1-6. Is this something that is acceptable?

Brett sits down with his financial advisor, Jamie VandenHeuvel, to talk about the first steps toward financial freedom. Topics covered are debt elimination, retirement savings (including Roth IRAs), and investing in stocks.

Brett and Eric look at the Apostle Paul's preaching philosophy, as revealed in 1 Corinthians 2.1-5. His description can be shocking to modern ears, which are used to hearing preachers who strive to be entertaining.

Brett and Eric Pement (of www.emnr.org) talk about 1 Corinthians 1.11-17, where the Apostle Paul addresses the problem of Christians dividing over leaders... namely which one to follow.

Brett and Eric discuss the opening verses of the book of 1st Corinthians, a church plagued by multiple problems. And yet, in spite of their multiple sins, Paul still called them saints.

Picking up where he left off in part 1 (see episode #127), John Crabtree continues telling his story, with a special emphasis on how God kept putting him in multicultural settings as he learned how God's love enables Christians to be effective in cross-cultural relationships.

Brett and John Crabtree take up the challenge of finding value in one of the most boring sections of Scripture to read, namely the first nine chapters of the book of 1st Chronicles. 

Like a lot of boys growing up in America, John Crabtree dreamed of playing professional baseball. And with his God-given talent, combined with a lot of hard work, it became a feasible goal for him. But God had different plans for him, including plans to shatter his sinful prejudices.

Brett and Dr. John Crabtree discuss the meaning and application of Romans 14, a chapter is highly relevant to these times... times in which so many Christians are dividing over so many issues.

Brett and Eric look at Romans chapter 3, verses 23 through 25, a passage of Scripture that is very personal and meaningful to Eric. Discover why in this Bible Chat from one of the most beloved books of the Bible.

Caldon shares his story of overcoming pornography. His porn addiction drove him to attempt suicide. God, in his grace, rescued him. **This episode will not be appropriate for younger children. Please listen with discretion.

A foreign military commander is miraculously healed of the horrific disease of leprosy. Brett and Eric find a couple application points this fascinating story from 2 Kings 5. 

Caldon and Monique Charles of Turks & Kaikos join Brett in the studio where Monique talks about her passion to tell others about the Good News of Jesus Christ.

In what appears to be a rather bold request, the student (Elisha) asks his master (Elijah) for a double portion of his spirit. Brett and Eric discuss this request and point out how it was fulfilled. How does it apply to our lives today?

Brett and Eric talk about how God offered, in effect, a blank check to King Solomon. What would you do if God offered you this? Solomon asked for wisdom, which pleased the Lord.

Caldon Charles shares his dramatic personal testimony of coming to faith in Christ. Raised in a pastor's home, Caldon rebelled against his parents and against God, but God had his own plans for Caldon. He joins Brett on this episode of Sound of Truth Weekly Interview to tell his story.

Caldon and Monique Charles, visiting from Turks & Caicos Islands, visit Brett in the studio to share their testimonies. In this episode, Monique tells of how she came to faith in Jesus Christ and how it impacted not just her life and eternity, but that of her family as well. 

King David, about to die, charges his son, Solomon, who will be the next king, to "act like a man" ("be a man"/ "prove yourself a man"/"show yourself a man" in other translations). Why does David say this? Brett and Eric look into this Bible text and consider the culture of the day in providing some answers.

Brett and Eric continue their discussion about Acts 15, a very significant chapter in the history of Christianity. One of the main challenges of early Christianity was trying to figure out how the Old Covenant related to the New Covenant, and how much Christians were obligated to follow the customs of the Old Testament. The apostles address this question in this passage.

Brett and Eric talk about Acts 15, a very significant chapter in the history of Christianity. One of the main challenges of early Christianity was trying to figure out how the Old Covenant related to the New Covenant, and how much Christians were obligated to follow the customs of the Old Testament. The apostles address this question in this passage.

Gina Spong, a member and leader at Harvest Jacksonville, shares with Brett her story of coming into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Gina was raised in the church, but it was in her teen years that she recognized her need to be saved.