Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture

Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode we look at Psalm 137:9, a verse in the Bible that is often used in the wrong way, and that is why I decided to make it a part of this series! It is often used by atheists to disprove the God of the Bible, but it does not in any way! Thank you for listening to this episode, and make sure to come back Tuesday for another! Check out the Apologetics Press vide...

Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we are continuing our look at common arguments used in favor of instrumental music in worship towards God. Make sure to check out last week’s episode where we go over a few of the biggest arguments for it! Talking Truth comes out every Tuesday, and don’t forget every Thursday as well for an episode of Buried Treasure, this year’s podcast series!

Hello there, and welcome to Talking Truth! Today’s episode is a part of my 2024 podcast series, Buried Treasure! In this episode, we look at the story of Lazarus’ resurrection, as well as the next chapter where he is wanted dead by the chief priests. I think many know the story of Lazarus, but how many know that he was wanted dead? He was wanted dead because He was living proof of the great power...

Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we are going over some common arguments that are used in favor of instrumental music during worship. I have some prepared rebuttals in this episode that can be helpful to know when faced with these specific arguments. There will most likely be multiple parts of this episode, considering I had many rebuttals prepared for our debate....

Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at Roald Dahl, an author whose children’s books were revised because people saw them as having offensive or sensitive wording and language. We also look at Thomas Jefferson and how he created his own Bible by cutting out pages and leaving out any mention of miracles, Jesus’ divinity, or the resurrection. All this goes to show that sometimes people...

Welcome to Buried Treasures, the 2024 series for my podcast, Talking Truth! In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at Luke 18:1-8, which is a parable that Jesus gives the disciples about prayer and not losing heart. Jesus teaches them this lesson by using the parable of a widow and an unjust judge, who finally allows the woman her wish, because of her persistence to keep coming to him. Thank...

Welcome to Talking Truth! This episode contains my speech that I gave at the 2024 Lads To Leaders convention. This is not a recording of my actual speech presentation, but a recording I did after coming back from the convention. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back on Thursday for an episode of Buried Treasure, this year’s podcast series! If you woul...

Welcome to an episode of Buried Treasure! Buried Treasure is my special series for this year where we try and find Bible characters or events that aren’t talked about very much or are not as commonly known as others. In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at a man names Gehazi in 2 Kings and the story of his greed and relationship with Elisha. Thank you for listening, and make sure to come ba...

Hello everyone and welcome to Talking Truth! This episode of Talking Truth is a very special one, because I got to talk to Emily Hatfield and ask her some questions about the Lads To Leaders program and also the theme for this year, which was “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 1:16). Emily Hatfield is the host of her own podcast, Wifey Wednesdays, and she also plays a role at The L...

A major question asked in the Church is whether or not the Bible gives us the authorization to use instrumental music in worship towards God. Because of this, the proposition for Lads To Leader’s 2024 debate was “The use of instrumental music in the worship of God by His Church is not authorized by His word.” With the permission of my debate partner and the other team, they allowed me to record th...

Welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at 4 different dishonest ways that abortion is argued for. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and if you would like to learn more about stand to reason, see link below. :) https://www.str.org/

Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at the S.L.E.D. test, which is a quick and easy argument to remember when we are faced with the argument that a human in the womb is not a person worthy of love or equal value as someone outside of the womb. Thank you for listening to this episode, and if you want to read a little bit more about this argument, here is an article from Stand To Reas...

In this episode, we look at a book that claims the Bible teaches that Jesus was baptized for the forgiveness of His sins. Does the Bible teach that? Does the Bible tell us that Jesus had sins? Find out on this episode of Talking Truth!

Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I interview my brother Parker with 13 questions after turning 13 just a couple days ago. This is a little different than my normal podcast format, but I hope you all enjoy it just the same! Thanks for listening, and make sure to tune in later for the continuation of this year’s series, Buried Treasure! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 85 2024 minutes of content: 73...

In this episode, I’m referencing a devotional and bulletin article that my dad wrote a couple months ago last year. We talk about how we as God’s children are expected when to know to “cover our eyes” from evil and the temptations of the world. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode!

In today’s episode, I talk to you guys about a speech that I read a while ago and what I learned from it. While many people go throughout their life with no hope for an eternal future, Christians who have been found faithful have the hope of Heaven and an eternity filled with love, hope, and worship of the Lord. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and please make sure to come back Thursda...

In this episode, we look at the question, “does the Bible teach us how to joke?” and see if Christian’s should participate in crude or hurtful joking. Thanks for listening to today’s episode!

Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, I bring back our returning guest, my biology textbook! We define what mutualism is and look at some real world examples that prove the idea of macroevolution to be wrong. Thank you for listening to today’s episode and make sure to come back Thursday when we continue our new series, Buried Treasure!

This podcast episode is my submission for Lads To Leader’s Mass Communications. It will be sent in to be reviewed side by side with other 10th grade submissions. Then at the lads to leader convention, the top 3 in each grade will be recognized. I hope you enjoy this episode, as it’s not Buried Treasure, but we will continue that next week! Here is my description of the episode! If you follow Jesus...

“God’s Little Treasure” by Jeanetta “auntie” Vandermyde

Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I’m continuing this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! In this episode, we look at the the account recorded in Numbers 22:22-35 of a man named Baalam, an angel of the Lord, and a talkin...

Welcome to Talking Truth! In Today’s episode, we take a look at the fruit of the spirit and how the Bible describes them. We also talk about how when we become a part of Christ, we are supposed to put away our own fleshly desires and passions to follow Him. After all, if we live by the Spirit, shouldn’t we follow the Spirit? Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back T...

Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I begin this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! Also, a special shout-out to those who helped me get to 1,000 plays before the end of the year! You went beyond, and as of January 3rd, I...

Sin often looks quick, easy, and fun. But is it really? In this episode, we look at 3 examples of this: 1 recent example and 2 straight from the Bible. Sin may look fun and inviting at first, but soon the real consequences and lies will shine through. Thanks for listening to this episode, and make sure to come back for another!

Today I talk about something that I saw last week that has to do with the rising popularity of modern romance books that contain pornographic or explicit material. I talk about how these books can cause us to be a stumbling block to ourselves or a stumbling block to others. I also talk about how these types of books do the opposite of honoring God, they dishonor Him and distort what His intentions...