Sound of Truth Podcast

What is an ATOMIC Church and why is it so important? What does an atomic church meeting look like?  In this episode, Brett speaks from personal experience about the power of being part of the smallest possible expression of the church.

What is a MICRO Church? And why does it matter? In this episode, Brett talks about the importance the Micro Church gathering and how it is different than the Macro Church gathering as well as how it is different from a Sunday School class or small group. You may be surprised by some of the things he says!

At the heart of every style of church is the reality that Christians need to gather together. But different types of gatherings accomplish different purposes. In this episode, Brett reveals the three most important types of church gatherings.

Brett continues his series on the church and how it must change. The Latin phrase, "Semper Reformanda" (translated "always reforming"), expresses well how we must always be thinking about how the church can be more faithful to the Scriptures in the context in which it is set.

Description vs. Prescription. Too often Christians today fail to distinguish between the two when reading about the church in the New Testament. Brett provides a shocking example that will challenge your thinking: Although Christians are described as meeting together on Sunday (the first day of the week), they are never commanded to by the Lord.

Anachronistic Bible Reading. That's what Brett calls the tendency we have to read the Bible with an assumption (usually subconsciously) that the way we do church today is the way the early Christians did church in New Testament times. In this episode of our summer special series on the doctrine of the church, Brett shares how his eyes were opened to this common error and how it impacts our inabili...

In this episode, Brett launches a special series on the future of the church in America. Christianity has been in decline in North America since the 1950s. That has accelerated in recent years, coinciding with the death of so-called "Christian America." How are churches to proceed in a culture that is now undoubtably post-Christian?

Ephesians 4 includes an intriguing passage of Scripture which confronts a couple of common misconceptions in many churches today. Brett is joined again by his friend Shawn as they discuss this empowering passage from God's Word.

In this special edition episode, Brett gives an update about the podcast.

How should a Christian respond to personal suffering, especially when they feel like the did nothing to directly cause it or deserve it? Brett is joined by Shawn Wasson in discussing the book of Job and its relevant message for those who suffer.

Shawn Wasson returns to Sound of Truth to share about the unique challenges law enforcement officers face and how he has been able to minister to them as a volunteer police chaplain. In light of the cultural debates regarding police force, this is a timely interview.

Shawn Wasson joins Brett to talk about Esther, the one book in the Bible that never mentions God. And yet, one can see the work of God throughout the book, highlighted in the reality that God used Esther to save the Jewish people.

Brett's longtime friend Shawn Wasson shares his testimony of coming to faith in Christ. Several influences played a part in Shawn's conversion: a Christian Mom, an evangelistic Sunday school teacher, the phrase "born again," and a television special.

Shawn Wasson joins Brett in a discussion about the wonderful little book of Galatians. What does it mean to be free from the law? Are there any ways in which Christians today are guilty of making something a law that shouldn't be?

Rob Anderson continues to share his story of surrendering his life to Christ after surviving being shot ten times.

Brett is joined by his longtime friend Steven Adams to chat about the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem, which serves as the primary focus of the book of Nehemiah.

Rob Anderson joins Brett in the studio to share his dramatic story of being shot ten times, which led him to surrender his life to Jesus.

As Ezra led God's people into confession of sin, he set an example for us today as well. Brett and Rick talk about the importance of confession that is not just vertical (admitting our sin to God), but also horizontal (telling others about our sin).

Alan Duncan picks up his story from last time on Sound of Truth (Ep 143), sharing about his football playing days, as well as his years on the mission field in Africa. 

Ezra was willing to put his faith to the test. He didn't want to brag about how great and powerful God was, and then act like God couldn't protect him. See what happens in this interesting little story from the eighth chapter of Ezra.

Alan Duncan has lived an adventurous life... raised in Africa, played college football at the University of Tennessee, played professional football, and served as a missionary to Africa for over sixteen years.

When the second Temple was under construction, rather than rejoicing some of the people of God wept with sadness. Brett and Rick discuss why that was so in this look at Ezra 3.10-13.

Brett's longtime friend Angie Elkins returns to Sound of Truth to talk about what she has learned about life in hosting her popular podcast, "Chatologie."

Brett and Rick discuss one of their favorite passages in the Bible... 2 Corinthians 5.16-21. Find out why they love this passage of Scripture so much.

Rick returns to the studio with Brett to talk about 2 Corinthians 1.3-7, where the apostle Paul tackles the subject of comfort and how it relates to trials and future ministry to others.