The determinetruth Podcast

Is the Israeli military really “the most moral army in the world”? In Episode 5 of our series on The Power of Myths: and Israeli Propaganda, David Crump challenges this claim, examining Israel’s conduct since 1947 and asking what it even means for an army to be moral. From the 1948 war to the devastating destruction of Gaza, does Israel’s record support its moral reputation—or expose a powerful pr...

Was Israel’s 1948 victory a miracle from God—or the triumph of a better-trained, better-equipped military? In Episode 4 of our series on The Power of Myths: and Israeli Propaganda, David Crump challenges the popular religious narrative surrounding Israel’s founding war and asks how history, military power, and biblical interpretation shape Christian Zionism. Was it divine intervention—or a story t...

Is the Israel-Palestine crisis really rooted in ancient Arab antisemitism? In Part 3 of our 6-part series on Dr. David Crump’s new book The Power of Myth, we challenge this widely repeated claim and examine what history actually tells us about the roots of Jewish-Arab relations, antisemitism, and the modern Israel-Palestine crisis. What happens when powerful historical myths shape how we understan...

What if the biggest problem with Christian Zionism is its understanding of biblical fulfillment? In this episode, we examine the major arguments for a future, literal fulfillment of God’s covenant promises in ethnic Israel—and ask whether the New Testament leaves room for that expectation. If the promises are fulfilled in Jesus and expanded to include the nations, what remains to be fulfilled by e...

What if the “literal” reading of the Bible used to defend Christian Zionism and Dispensationalism isn’t actually as literal as it claims? In Part 2 of our 6-part conversation, David Crump, author of The Power of Myth: Israeli Propaganda and Christian Zionism, exposes the weaknesses and inconsistencies behind this approach to Scripture. We examine how the Bible’s promises to Israel are interpreted—...

Does the Bible teach that modern Israel is the fulfillment of God’s promises to Abraham and Israel? In Part 1 of our interview with Dr. David Crump, we explore Chapter 1 of The Power of Myth and trace the story from Abraham through Israel, Jesus, and the New Testament. What does the whole of Scripture actually say about the fulfillment of these promises—and what does this mean for Christian Zionis...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com After four years of studying the New Testament together, we've reached the end of a remarkable journey—and a new chapter for the Determine Truth Podcast.   In this special episode, Rob and Vinnie reflect on their four-year overview of the New Testament, sharing what they've learned, how the study has shaped their understanding of Scripture, and what the...

Can Christians Change Their Minds? Faith, Politics & Pursuing Truth   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   Episode: Changing Your Mind, Pursuing Truth & Following Jesus     What happens when following Jesus requires you to reconsider something you've believed your entire life? Can Christians change their minds about theology, politics, biblical interpretation, or social issues wi...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What does it actually mean to “know” God? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob explore 1, 2, and 3 John—three fascinating New Testament writings centered on truth, love, obedience, fellowship, and what it means to genuinely know God. We begin with some important background questions. Did the Apostle John actually write 1, 2, and...

Podcast Title:  Jude: Remain in the love of God & have mercy on those who are wavering   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com The book of Jude is short—but it contains some of the strangest material in the New Testament. Why does Jude talk about rebellious angels? What does Genesis 6 have to do with his argument? Why does Michael the Archangel dispute with the devil over the body of Mo...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com How do we recognize false teachers—and is false teaching only about getting our theology wrong? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we explore 2 Peter and its urgent warning about false teachers within the church. While Christians often define false teaching primarily in terms of incorrect doctrine, 2 Peter pushes us further. Peter is deepl...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   What does 1 Peter really teach about suffering, submission, and responding to people who treat us unfairly? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob continue their study of 1 Peter and explore Peter’s radical vision for Christian life in a hostile culture.   First Peter was written to followers of Jesus experiencing ridicule, slan...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   https://faithfulresistance.com/   What if the Apostle Peter has played a far greater role in shaping Christian theology than many Christians realize?   New Testament scholar Dr. Gene Green joins the Determined Truth Podcast to explore the theology of Peter and the message of 1 Peter. Rather than seeing Peter merely as the impulsive disciple who denied...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What does James mean when he says that “faith without works is dead”? Christians—particularly Protestants—have wrestled with James 2 for centuries. Paul says that a person is justified by faith apart from works, while James says that a person is “justified by works and not by faith alone.” Are Paul and James contradicting each other? In this final episo...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   After nearly 280 podcast episodes together, we're entering a new season for Determined Truth.   In this special update episode, Vinnie shares that he will be transitioning off the Determined Truth staff later this year to focus on his growing voiceover career, teaching, and family responsibilities. While he'll still return as a guest from time to time...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What was James really trying to accomplish when he wrote his letter to the early church?   In Part 2 of our study through the Book of James, we move beyond individual verses to examine the larger message of the letter. James calls believers to endure suffering faithfully, reject favoritism, care for the poor, control their speech, and live according to...

James 1: Does James Contradict Paul?   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com Does the book of James contradict Paul—or have Christians misunderstood James for centuries?   In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we begin our study of the book of James by examining one of the most debated books in the New Testament. We explore why Martin Luther famously questioned James, how faith a...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   What does the book of Hebrews mean when it says that Jesus is "better"?   In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our study of Hebrews by exploring one of its central themes: Jesus is the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament anticipated—not because God abandoned His promises, but because those promises reach their climax in...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   **Hebrews is one of the most theologically rich—and often overlooked—books in the New Testament. In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we continue our introduction to Hebrews by exploring why it has been so influential in Christian theology, why it's often neglected in churches, and how its message is deeply rooted in the Old Testament.**  ...

www.determinetruth.com What is the book of Hebrews really about and who wrote it? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we are joined by New Testament scholar Dana Harris to begin an in-depth exploration of one of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—books in the New Testament. Hebrews is packed with rich theology, Old Testament references, warnings about perseverance, and one o...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com Does the New Testament support slavery? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our study of Philemon, one of the shortest—and most debated—books in the New Testament. Paul's letter to Philemon centers on a runaway slave named Onesimus, a wealthy Christian named Philemon, and a challenge that continues to spark discussion today: Why...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   The book of Philemon raises one of the most difficult questions in all of Scripture: What does the Bible actually say about slavery?   In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, Rob and Vinnie begin a two-part discussion on Philemon, Onesimus, and the complicated relationship between slavery, biblical interpretation, and Christian history. Along...

www.determinetruth.com   Can the Bible be used to justify abuse? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our series on unhealthy churches, spiritual abuse, and religious trauma with author, theologian, and abuse expert Steve Tracy. Steve shares decades of experience helping churches understand abuse, respond wisely to victims, and avoid the misuse of Scripture that often prote...

Learn more: https://determinetruth.com Can Bible verses be used to justify abuse? In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, we continue our series on toxic church culture, spiritual abuse, and unhealthy leadership by examining how churches sometimes protect institutions, reputations, and leaders instead of victims. We discuss the Southern Baptist Convention abuse scandals, church accountabil...

Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What happens when the place that was supposed to feel spiritually safe becomes the source of deep pain? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we continue our conversation on religious trauma, spiritual abuse, PTSD, and moral injury with licensed trauma clinician Eric Winton. Together, we explore: The difference between church hurt, religious...