Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture

Is there really a difference between mercy and grace? Are you wanting to know it for yourself or would like to know how to explain it to others? Then make sure to listen to this week’s episode. Come back next week at 5:30 for another!

I’m back! In this episode, you get to hear my speech I had to write for a church camp in Knoxville, Tennessee. We had a specific group of topics to choose from and I chose prayer! I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to come back on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for another! Next week there will be no episode released. Make sure to leave some ideas for future episodes!

Have you ever doubted the accuracy of the Bible? Do you want to learn of more proof FOR the Bible’s accuracy? Make sure to listen to this episode as we put the Bible through the Bibliographic test, the third and final test to determine it’s accuracy and trustworthiness. Make sure to answer the poll question after you finish the episode! The question is always based off of something I talked about...

Do you believe that the Bible has no outside sources proving it true? Or do you want to know of some outside sources in order to share with others? The External test, the second test we are putting the Bible through is to see if it is historically accurate. The external test looks at whether our document of interest contradicts with historical data already proven to be historically accurate. Did i...

Do you happen to believe the Bible isn’t real because of certain “contradictions” found in it? Or maybe you would like to know how to prove these verses are complementary, not contradictory? Then make sure to listen through this episode as we put the Bible through the internal test. Did it pass? Make sure to come back every week on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m for another episode. Contact: tanksleyallyk@g...

Welcome to Talking Truth, a podcast focused on sharing and teaching Christian Apologetics to teens. In this episode, we go over a basic introduction as to what Apologetics means and why we should be able to defend the Bible. Make sure to come back on Tuesday’s 5:30 P.M. Next week there will be no episode.  Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com

“We have to keep loving what’s on the other side of this fight, and that will have to make us brave.” Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of talking truth, and next week there will not be an episode published. Make sure to come back the week after though!

As we resume our series, today we’ll look at verses telling us why it’s so important that we attend church. We look at what we are called to do when we are together, and whether it’s okay to stay home from worship on Sunday to get that extra nap in or finish the big football game. If someone else who didn’t have access to what you have was put in your place, what do you think they would do? Thanks...

In this episode of Talking Truth, I discuss the idea of our creation. Was it all from a Big Bang? A coincidence? Or was it designed by someone exactly for us? Find out in this episode of talking truth! Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm! Here is the link to the poll if anyone is interested in it: https://news.gallup.com/poll/261680/americans-believe-creationism.aspx

Just like Harry Potter, Joshua was chosen for a role before he was even born. A role that would change his whole life for better of for worse. God chose Joshua for a reason, and today I’m discussing 3 of the biggest reasons as to why God picked Joshua out of many others. He had qualities that made him different than everyone else and I wanted to know why. So, if you too want to find out what made...

One of the best things about the Bible is that it has encouragement for when things are going good as well as when things are going bad. There is somewhere in the Bible you can go for anything! In this episode we talk about verses that we can look at when things are going good in life. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm for another episode!

A common question from the atheist to prove the Christian wrong is this: “If there is a God, why is there evil in the world? Wouldn’t the world be a good place if we had a God who you say loves us?” Many Christians when asked this are stumped because they don’t know how to respond. Listen to this episode of Talking Truth, and you can find out how this question from a nonbeliever can actually be us...

Welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at some verses that help us understand how we are not to take or add to the Bible, even if it feels like it would fix our problems. Find out as we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wide variety of topics and sermons, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT...

This episode kicks off season 2! Each year will be a season, if that makes sense. In this episode, I start a series of verses you can go to in the Bible when dealing with specific problems. Today’s topic is verses to go to when the world seems enticing. What are we to do? Find out in this episode when we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wider variety of topics, c...

In this episode, I talk about what happens after we die. Nothing? Reincarnation? Eternal life? Find out in this episode of Talking Truth. You can read along in this podcast with us in Luke 16: 19- 31 if you’d like. If you’re interested in some sermons with a wide variety of topics, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Or, if you’d...

In this episode, I talk about the term coexisting and what it means when it comes to religions. We also talk a bit about postmodernism, and how some think it’s okay to believe what you believe, everyone has their own religion. That it doesn’t matter which one, they will all get you to heaven. Well, I’m here to show you that there is only one way to get to heaven, and if you’re thinking what I’m th...

When in the face of danger, everyone reacts a certain way. Some run. Some stay. Some ignore it. Some step aside and let others take care of it. How about you? How do you handle danger when it arrives at your doorstep? Listen to this episode to see some of the reactions of men from the Bible, all who stayed to defend one final cause. If you’d like another podcast to listen to that has a wide range...

God takes care of the birds and the flowers. Today we talk about Thanksgiving, and how much more God has provided for us! If you’re interested in more topics and sermons, check out TrailToTeleios : https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=h6zHNbKMQBqDANBQ-3_9tA

We look at the young man in Matthew 19 who gave up his chance to follow Jesus because of worldly possessions.

In this episode of talking truth we look at people in the Bible who suffered hardships and how they dealt with them and how we can too.

Here we talk about three gates of gold that we can use to make sure the way we speak is not harmful to others.

Rejoice in the Lord always - Philippians 4

What have you done to save the world today? Now by this I'm not assuming you have superhuman strength, or that you can shoot rays of light from your eyes. I’m talking about the things and opportunities we have every day to help, or ‘save’ somebody. When was the last time you held a door open for someone, or helped take care of something that wasn't your responsibility? In the Bible, there are nume...

In this weeks podcast episode, I interviewed my dad, Michael Tanksley, a preacher in Kentucky.

We know that gravity exists. We know that air exists. We have proof of those two things. Why then do some say that Christian’s have a blind faith? Do they? Find out in this episode!