The determinetruth Podcast

THIS EPISODE   Who are the leaders of the church supposed to be? How does accountability work for church leaders? What’s a healthy view of church discipline? Is there a “right way” to decide these things? In this episode, Rob and Vinnie continue going through the Pastoral Letters, exploring the ecclesiological topic of church leadership.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new epis...

THIS EPISODE   In this episode, we welcome in the new year by replaying a very important Livestream that Rob did in 2024, highlighting the Gospel and the Mission of the Church, specifically by looking at Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, and understanding how the Parable provides insights into why the Church is in such peril today.    Connect with Determinetruth on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/de...

THIS EPISODE   We look back on a great 2025 and look forward to an even better 2026! Rob and Vinnie reflect and share one of their favorite interviews from 2025—the renowned Dr. Gary Burge!   Also, it’s the final week of the year, and a great time to make one last donation to a non-profit! Determinetruth is a 501(c)3, and we’d love your support. Maybe consider making a one-time donation, or becomi...

  The Pastoral Letters #8: “Continuing to explore the prominence of women”   THIS EPISODE   Have you really sat down to appreciate how important women are in the biblical story?  In today’s show, Rob and Vinnie continue their discussion of the prominence of women in the Bible and in the early church.     “Something’s Not Right” (Wade Mullen)   FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new...

The Pastoral Letters #7: “The Prominence of Women in the Biblical Story”   THIS EPISODE   In today’s show, Rob and Vinnie continue to discuss the topic of women in church leadership by doing a biblical survey, exploring the prominence of women in the biblical story. This is an important study because when attempting to understand a biblical theology, we can’t only focus on one text, but explore wh...

THIS EPISODE   Does the word “authority” always mean what we think?  Rob & Vinnie go through 1 Timothy 2, specifically addressing some of the reasons why  “Authority” shouldn’t be interpreted the way we might assume, and how a better understanding of Paul’s use of “authority” in 1 Timothy 2 should change HOW we interpret this text.     FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new epi...

The Pastoral Letters #5: “Women in Ministry”   THIS EPISODE   What’s the proper role of Women in Church Leadership? Is 1 Timothy just SUPER CLEAR about it? How might dogmatic patriarchal systems affect the women who serve the church?   In this episode, Rob and Vinnie chat with Somer Ransom. Somer has a lifetime of experience serving in ministry, specifically in a complementarian context. She share...

THIS EPISODE   Do you know about the church in India? For years, Determinetruth has been equipping pastors and church leaders in India. In the summer of 2025, we partnered with Indian pastor Karunakar to launch the Determinetruth Kaapari International Bible Seminar: a bible college where dozens of pastors gather together each month for a week-long residency. During this time, the Determinetruth st...

THIS EPISODE   Continuing from last week’s Q&A show, Rob & Vinnie are joined by pastor Dr. Jace Broadhurst, who answers the very same questions (and a few new ones). He gives a ton of great perspective on the beauty of the church, and the struggles that we constantly face.    Join Jace’s “Tuesday School” (here’s the Facebook link) https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066933578425 FOL...

THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie spend time asking questions about the church like: what are positive and negatives that they see in the church? Do buildings get in the way of the church carrying out its mission? Do we need to GO go to church if we are at home listening to sermons and worship music? FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand...

THIS EPISODE   Rob & Vinnie begin a study through the Pastoral Letters (1 & 2 Timothy and Titus). Over the coming episodes, they will explore many of the themes that Paul addresses, specifically for church leaders (and how it impacts the church).    FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a revi...

2 Thessalonians #3: “The Church Will Not Escape Suffering”   THIS EPISODE Rob & Vinnie are joined by Gene Green (Professor of New Testament Emeritas, Wheaton College), who gives a deep dive on the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians…Gene may also be the nicest biblical scholar in America (maybe the world???) today! The discussion involves everything from how the people of God will have to suffer...

Podcast Title: 2 Thessalonians #2: Who is the Man of Lawlessness?   THIS EPISODE   Is the Man of Lawlessness the same person as the Antichrist or the Beast of Revelation 13??? In this episode, Rob & Vinnie dive into 2 Thessalonians and discuss the Man of Lawlessness, as well as the “antichrist.”   FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us e...

  THIS EPISODE Hell….WHAT THE?!?!? Rob & Vinnie dive into 2 Thessalonians, and eventually discuss the issue of HELL, exploring some of the major Christian views (eternal conscious torment and annihilationism).     FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with...

Continuing the discussion on the “Rapture,” Rob and Vinnie study 1 Thessalonians 5 and explore some of the erroneous views of the Second Coming, the meaning of the “Day of the Lord,” and some of the other exhortations to close out the letter. They also get really giddy because it’s the launch of the updated podcast (with new music and video on YouTube)!   Resources: Understanding the New Testament...

THIS EPISODE When is the rapture? WHAT is the rapture? Rob and Vinnie examine 1 Thess 4:13-18, the famous "rapture" passage, to discern what Paul's message to the Thessalonians was. Rob and Vinnie argue that the passage describes the coming of a king to a city. They suggest that Paul encourages the Thessalonians with respect to those in the community who had died by assuring them that they had not...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie finish their conversation on Jesus, the poor, and poverty by looking at the teachings of Jesus in light of His kingdom message. They argue that to understand what the people of God are called to do with respect to wealth and the poor, we must discern how Jesus' teachings reflect the kingdom of God and the Jubilee Economy.  They finish this conversation...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie lay a foundation for understanding the biblical view of the Poor in order to understand the context of Jesus' proclamation of the Kingdom of God and "Blessed are the Poor."  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it wit...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie begin a discussion of Jesus and the poor. They respond to the assertion that Jesus said, "The poor you will always have." They do so by looking at the OT context for this quote and argue that the people of God are called to be advocates for a just society in which "there shall be no poor among you" (Deut 15:4). What does this mean for the Church?  Rob r...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie take a hard look at how society treats the poor—and how our assumptions often do more harm than good. Too often, people are told their poverty is the result of bad choices, while at the same time, billions of dollars are poured into corporate bailouts with little public outcry. We challenge this hypocrisy and explore how practical, compassionate assista...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie initiate a discussion on Jesus, poverty, and the poor. In light of the use of 1st and 2nd Thessalonians to justify neglecting the poor, they begin the discussion by examining the causes of poverty, particularly in relation to the role of education. The goal of this conversation is not to form a political opinion on what the government should do as much...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie discuss the Roman background for Paul's exhortations that "If a man will not work, he shall not eat" (2 Thess 3:10). Rob explains that Paul is addressing some in the Church of Thessalonica who were attaching themselves to Patron--wealth elites in the city--in order that they didn't have to do manual labor. These Patrons provided for the Clients' well-be...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie get off to a rough start (two ADD guys), but rebound to discuss Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians in light of their suffering. Then they address suffering and persecution in the life of the believer. As well as global persecution and the lack of it in much of Western Christianity. Why don't we suffer? Or, do we?  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie give an introduction to Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica. These letters were written around 50 CE and address the relationship between the Christians and the wealthy elite in Thessalonica, the persecution of the Church in Thessalonica, and the end times.    FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want...

THIS EPISODE In this episode, Rob and Vinnie are joined by Gary Burge who has recently completed his commentary on the book of Colossians. Gary explains why he believes "fear" is one of the significant issues behind the book of Colossians.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the po...