Carie Smith

The Distorted Truth Podcast

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The Distorted Truth Podcast exists to confront the truth problem in modern Christianity. Too often, Scripture is misinterpreted, taken out of context, or taught without understanding the culture in which it was written, creating distorted beliefs that push people away rather than draw them closer to Christ. This podcast isn’t about comfort, it’s about challenge. The way Christians engage with the Bible must change. Truth needs to be restored through historical context, cultural insight, and careful, disciplined study. The Distorted Truth Podcast is dedicated to dismantling false narratives, co...

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Author

Carie Smith

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Religion

Latest episode

Sep 1, 2026

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Episodes

LETTING GO AND WHAT'S NEXT 01.09.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie gets real about what the Lord has been telling her to do: let go. Let go of trying to figure out every next move. Let go of needing to know what comes next. And trust that when God is ready, He will show you the next step. But this isn’t just something God is speaking to Carie. It’s a word for the Church. Sometimes we want the whole plan when God is only ask...

DO YOU REALLY NEED A SAVIOR? 25.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail We know we need Jesus for salvation, but sometimes we live like everything after salvation depends on us. We try harder, do better, love better, fix things, and measure ourselves against what we think God expects from us. But what if our inability to do it perfectly isn't the problem? What if it's meant to show us that we need Him? In this episode, Carie looks at the law...

What If What You’re Hearing Sounds True, But Isn’t? 18.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail False teaching doesn’t always sound false. Sometimes it starts with something that’s completely true and then subtly distorts it. In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast , Carie looks at Jesus’ warning about false messiahs and false prophets in Mark 13 and teaches us how to recognize false teaching, why we need to know the Word of God, and how to measure what we hear agains...

DOES GOD WANT ME TO TRY HARDER? 04.08.2026

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same sin or habit no matter how hard you try? In this episode of Distorted Truth Podcast , Carie teaches that real transformation doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from surrendering to the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Peter's journey from self-reliance to Spirit-empowered living, discover what the cross...

WHAT DOES "TAKE EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE" REALLY MEAN? 28.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what Paul really meant when he wrote, "Take every thought captive" in 2 Corinthians 10:5? Many Christians have been taught to suppress their thoughts or feel guilty for having them. But is that what Scripture actually teaches? In this episode, Carie takes a closer look at one of the Bible's most quoted verses and uncovers its original context....

HOW MUCH SHOULD CHRISTIANS GIVE UNDER GRACE? 21.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail The conversation around tithing has created endless debates in the church. Should Christians still give ten percent? Is tithing a command under the New Testament? How much does God really expect from us? But Jesus' teaching about generosity was never simply about a number. In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, we look at the story of a widow who gave two small coins...

CAN YOU OBEY GOD AND STILL MISS WHAT HE REALLY WANTS? 14.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie dives into Haggai 2 to discover the difference between obedience driven by obligation and obedience that flows from a surrendered heart. God isn't simply looking for our actions; He's after our hearts. Join me as we explore what true surrender looks like and why trusting God always leads to something greater than we can see. www.bgpministries.com h...

AM I STILL WORTHY IF I KEEP MESSING UP? 07.07.2026

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've messed up one too many times? Maybe you've wondered if God is disappointed in you, if you've lost your worth, or if you'll ever be enough. In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast , Carie exposes the lie that our worth is based on our performance. She explores what Scripture really says about our identity in Christ, why comp...

IF I DON'T FORGIVE, WILL GOD FORGIVE ME? 30.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Does Matthew 6:14–15 teach that God won't forgive you if you struggle to forgive someone else? This passage has confused many believers, but when we look at it in context, Jesus reveals something much deeper than a list of rules. In this message, Carie explores what biblical forgiveness really means, why unforgiveness affects our hearts, and three practical steps to help you...

IS JEREMIAH 29:11 ABOUT YOU? 23.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail Does Jeremiah 29:11 really promise immediate prosperity and success, or is there more to the story? In this episode, Carie explores the historical context of one of the Bible's most well-known verses. Discover why God spoke these words to His people in exile, what we can learn about waiting on His timing, how to faithfully serve Him in difficult seasons, and why understanding...

DOES “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST” REALLY MEAN I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT? 16.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie unpacks one of the most commonly misused Bible verses, Philippians 4:13, and answers the question: Does “I can do all things through Christ” really mean I can do whatever I want? By exploring the true context of Paul’s words, she reveals that this verse is actually about learning to be content in every season of life, whether in abundance or hardship.  Carie...

WHAT IS THE ONE UNFORGIVABLE SIN? THE TRUTH MOST PEOPLE MISS. 09.06.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie tackles one of the most misunderstood and fear-inducing questions in Christianity: What is the unforgivable sin? Jesus said there is one sin that will not be forgiven, but what did He really mean? Does it mean a believer can accidentally commit it? Is there a point where God refuses to forgive? Through Scripture, Carie explores the true meaning of blasphemy...

Can God Still Heal Today? Faith, Healing, and Pain Explained 26.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie asks the question: Can God really heal physically today? Through her personal story of her father’s battle with cancer, she opens up about faith, prayer, prophetic words, and the pain of unanswered healing. This is an honest conversation about what it looks like when belief and reality don’t line up. Carie also explores differe...

What Does It Mean to Be Saved? How to Be Saved According to the Bible. 19.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie breaks down what it really means to be saved and challenges the idea that salvation is just saying a prayer. Through a personal story and clear biblical truth, she explains why being a “good person” isn’t enough and what Jesus actually came to do. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re being saved from or what true salvation looks like, this episode will give y...

Is God Opening Doors No One Can Shut? 12.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie shares a prophetic message about Open Doors and how God is moving in your life right now. Through Acts 16, we are reminded that when God opens a door, it often comes with opposition, but that does not mean the door is not from Him. Carie speaks on the reality of distraction, discouragement, and the pressure that tries to stop you from walking in obedience. T...

Why Can't I Trust God? 05.05.2026

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many people feel like they can’t trust God anymore? In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast , Carie dives into one of the most common and deeply personal struggles in the Christian faith: the feeling that God has let us down. But what if the real issue isn’t God’s trustworthiness? What if it’s where we’ve been placing our trust all along? Through relatable example...

Is It Biblical to Say “Whoever Is Meant To Be Here Will Be”? 28.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie asks a challenging question: Is it actually biblical to say, “Whoever is meant to be here will be”? She unpacks this common phrase often heard in Christian circles and examines how it can subtly shape our mindset around responsibility, prayer, and obedience. Through Scripture and real-life ministry experiences, Carie explores the tension between trusting God...

Are We All God’s Children...or Is That a Distorted Truth? 21.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie breaks down what the Bible says about identity in Christ and how becoming a child of God comes through faith in Jesus, not assumption. Looking at John 1 and Galatians 3, this episode clarifies what it means to be a new creation, how identity is transformed in Christ, and why many common beliefs about being a child of God do not...

What Does Psalm 37:4 Really Mean? 14.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie breaks down a commonly misunderstood Bible verse, “God will give you the desires of your heart.” Is this a promise that God gives you whatever you want, or is there a deeper meaning? Looking at Psalm 37:1–4 in context, Carie explains how this passage addresses anxiety when the wicked prosper, the temporary nature of evil, and the call to trust God and do goo...

Am I Too Broken For God? 07.04.2026

Send us Fan Mail What if the question you’re too afraid to ask is the one God is ready to answer? In this episode, Carie tackles the honest, heavy question: “Am I too broken for God?” She explores how God has always worked through imperfect, messy, and unlikely people, not in spite of their brokenness, but often through it. Carie also gets real and personal, sharing her own story of feeling deeply...

How Can God Use Me If I’m Not Qualified? 31.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie answers the question, “How can God use me if I’m not qualified?” and unpacks what it truly means to be called by God. Drawing from Acts 4 and Jeremiah 1, she challenges the idea that calling depends on credentials and shows how God equips ordinary people to do extraordinary things. If you’ve struggled with self-doubt, insecurity, or feeling unprepared, this...

Why Did The Apostle Paul Say We Are Worthless? 24.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail Do I have worth? What is my worth and value?  Do you ever ask yourself these questions? Are you letting the wrong thing decide your worth and value?  In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie dives into the truth about self-worth, showing how achievements, approval, and others’ opinions can mislead us. She explores why so many struggle with basing their value on perfor...

Why Did Jesus Say We Must Hate Our Families? 17.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Carie explores Jesus’ challenging words in the Gospel of Luke 14 about “hating” one’s family. She explains that the Greek word miseo points to loving God above all else, not treating family with cruelty, but placing Christ first in every area of life. Looking at Jesus’ call to take up our cross in Matthew 16:24, Carie discusses what it really means to surrender ev...

If God Is Good, Why Do We Have Pain? 10.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail If God is good, why is there pain? In this episode, Carie explains that Scripture is clear about God’s goodness, but it is also honest about the reality of living in a fallen world. Jesus said we would have trouble. Sometimes our pain comes from someone else’s sin.  Carie challenges us to shift from asking “Why is this happening?” to “How do I walk through this?” God may not remov...

Why Would a Loving God Send People to Hell? 03.03.2026

Send us Fan Mail It is one of the most difficult and emotional questions people wrestle with and one I once struggled to answer myself. Instead of offering polished theology, I went back to Scripture with a lens of learning, not knowing. I wrestled. I studied. I laid down my assumptions about love and about God. In this episode, we build the foundation of free will, sin, holiness, salvation, and t...

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