Sound of Truth Podcast

Why was Jesus baptized? Why was he tempted immediately after His baptism? Brett and Rick talk about the baptism and temptation of Jesus as revealed in Matthew's Gospel.

Brett and Rick welcome Dannie Williams to the podcast as he shares his story of coming to faith in Jesus Christ for salvation from his sins.

The face to face encounter Moses has with God on the mountain results in the glow of glory on the face of Moses. Brett and Rick discuss this fascinating account.

What are we to make of the times in the Bible when it says that God changed His mind? Sometimes the King James Version says he repented! Exodus 32.14 is example of this. Brett explains what this means.

We human beings are notorious for minimizing our sin. Brett and Rick talk about this as they look at Aaron's excuse for leading God's people to worship a golden calf.

After introducing the last section of Exodus, Brett and Rick talk about how all our skills, as well as our deficiencies in skills, are the Lord's design for us.

Steven Adams is back for the second part of his conversation with Brett and Rick. He tells a great story about what God did to get Steven fully surrendered to Him.

Brett and Rick interview Steven Adams who shares his Christian testimony. Twice in his growing up years Steven had close brushes with death. But God has him here for a reason.

Brett, Rick and guest pastor Steven Adams continue their discussion about how a Christian should relate to the Old Testament law when reading a section through a part of the Bible like Exodus 21-30.

Brett, Rick and guest pastor Steven Adams talk about how a Christian should relate to the Old Testament law when reading a section like Exodus 21-30.

Brett and Rick talk about the action-packed story of God's people being miraculously delivered from the Egyptians, with a special focus on the Red Sea experience.

Brett and Rick talk about how African-Americans have historically identified with the story of the Exodus.

Brett and Rick interview financial advisor Jamie VandenHeuvel who shares his Christian testimony, in addition to providing insights about the dangers of financial debt. He also reveals elementary keys to getting on the pathway to financial freedom.

Who hardened Pharaoh's heart? God or Pharaoh. The guys seek to answer this question and you might be surprised what they say!

In Exodus 4, Moses complains to God that he is not adequate for the calling of God on his life. But God has prepared Moses for the job.

In Exodus 3 God reveals His name to Moses and it is very profound! Listen in as Brett shares with Rick the Hebrew meaning of the sacred name of God.

The life of Moses can be easily seen in three stages of forty years each, with the first two stages (80 years) being preparation for the final stage... in which God used Moses mightily for His glory. Be patient as God prepares you as a person before He uses you.

Kicking off the book of Exodus, Brett and Rick look at how the Hebrew people were in need of deliverance, enslaved in Egypt. As God's people finally cried out to Him in despair, He was already at work, preparing a deliverer.

Brett's cousin Shawn Maragni shares his Christian testimony and then talks about his longtime ministry in the Philippines.

Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers as a young man. Many years later Joseph is in the perfect position to exact revenge on his unsuspecting brothers. Instead, Joseph extends mercy and forgiveness, an act which is rooted in deep trust in the goodness and sovereignty of God. Join Brett and Rick as they discuss this remarkable story.

In Genesis 41, the ruler of Egypt, Pharaoh, longs for someone to interpret his troublesome dreams. Joseph, having languished in prison, is recommended as someone who might help Pharaoh. But Joseph points to God rather than himself.

Neil Cole shares more about his book, Pray, with special attention given to the subject of confession of sin.

In this episode Rick identifies some connections between the story of the Patriarch Joseph and the Lord Jesus.

God changes Jacob's name to Israel after Jacob's life-changing encounter with God. In this episode Brett, Rick, and Chase talk about how we make adjustments in our thinking and and our lives as a result of wrestling with who God is.

Jacob wrestled with God. What an amazing concept... a man wrestling God! In this episode Brett, Rick, and Chase talk about how God was willing to limit Himself to allow Jacob to prevail, albeit leaving Jacob with a permanent reminder of His power.