The PursueGOD Truth Podcast

This episode explores the difference between toxic Christian nationalism, progressive Christianity, and faithful biblical truth. At the center is one key question: are we letting Scripture define Jesus, or are we reshaping Him to fit our politics and culture? -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional,...

This episode delivers a hard-hitting tactical blueprint to help men reclaim control over their thoughts from the grip of mental temptation by using a 3-step discipline routine rooted in breathing, Scripture, and positive mental substitution. Key Takeaways Your Brain is the Supreme Battlefield: External adjustments are vital, but victory or defeat is entirely decided in your internal thought life....

Some people look at the New Testament and wonder if Jesus and the Apostle Paul were actually preaching two different religions. But when you look at the raw biblical text, you find perfect harmony. Was Jesus’ gospel different than Paul’s gospel? No, both taught the exact same message: humanity is trapped in sin, the law shows our need for a Savior, salvation comes only through Jesus, and we must c...

In this episode, we go over how unchecked eyes secretly ruin your personal defenses and drive your life toward temptation. 1. Chronological "Chapter" Timestamps [00:00] - The Driver’s Ed Rule: Why your life inevitably drifts in the exact direction of your eyes. [01:15] - The Citadel and the Open Gate: How bad eye discipline allows the enemy to quietly assemble an army inside your walls. [02:10] -...

In this episode, we break down the critical framework of "environment discipline" and why trying to negotiate with your daily temptations is a guaranteed path to failure. Chronological Chapter Timestamps [00:00] — The Ultimate Test of Resolve Why this specific topic separates the men from the boys and causes immediate pushback from almost every man who hears it. [00:55] — The Metaphor of the Midni...

Sharing your faith with a Muslim friend is a beautiful opportunity, but it can also feel a bit intimidating if you aren’t sure where to start. The best way to share your faith isn’t through winning an argument or proving someone wrong; it’s through building a genuine, loving relationship centered on the person of Jesus. Because Islam and Christianity share some common language but have very differ...

In this episode, we discuss how establishing a structured daily routine serves as the ultimate weapon for breaking free from destructive cycles and maintaining long-term spiritual freedom. Key Takeaways Routine is Your Foundation: Think of a structured routine as building your life on solid rock. Without it, your discipline feels shaky, leaving you highly vulnerable to old triggers when life gets...

The main difference between Sunni and Shia Muslims centers on a historical disagreement over who should have led the Muslim community after the prophet Muhammad died in 632 AD. Sunni Muslims believe the leader should be elected from among the most capable members of the community, while Shia Muslims believe leadership belongs exclusively to the direct descendants of Muhammad’s family. Today, this...

In this episode, we break down the critical necessity of building a confidential "Fight Club" brotherhood to break free from the trap of lust and isolation. We walk through how to identify hidden blind spots, unpack a powerful four-question framework for mandatory daily check-ins, and lay down three non-negotiable rules of accountability. ⏱️ Chronological "Chapter" Timestamps [00:00] — The Image t...

Sharia law is the comprehensive legal and moral code that guides every aspect of a Muslim’s life, from religious rituals to social justice and personal conduct. The word “Sharia” literally means “the path to the water hole,” symbolizing a clear, life-giving way to live in obedience to God. For Muslims, following Sharia isn’t just about following rules; it’s about submitting to the will of Allah in...

The core teachings of Islam are built on the concept of total submission to the will of Allah. At the heart of the faith are the “Five Pillars of Islam,” which act as the mandatory framework for a Muslim’s life. These teachings emphasize monotheism, daily discipline, and the pursuit of righteousness through a system of religious laws and works. From a Christian perspective, while these pillars sho...

If you’re looking for what Islam teaches about Jesus and the Bible, you’ll find a mix of high respect and significant disagreement. Islam teaches that Jesus, known as Isa, was a major prophet born of a virgin and a miracle-worker sent by God. However, Islam explicitly denies that Jesus is the Son of God or that he died on the cross for sins. While Muslims view the Bible as originally divine, they...

If you’re looking into the history of Islam, you’ll find a story that began in the seventh century with a man named Muhammad in the city of Mecca. Islam emerged as a monotheistic religion that spread rapidly through trade, preaching, and military conquest across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. From a biblical perspective, understanding the history of Islam helps us see how this major world reli...

See the full series: Israel and The Church -- The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’re looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org . Help others go "full circle" as a fol...

Replacement theology, also known as supersessionism, is the theological view that the Christian church has replaced the nation of Israel in God’s plan. According to this perspective, the New Covenant established through Jesus Christ makes the Old Covenant with the Jewish people obsolete. Essentially, it teaches that the promises, blessings, and spiritual identity once reserved for Israel have been...

Covenant theology is a framework for understanding the Bible that sees God’s relationship with humanity as a series of formal agreements, or “covenants.” Rather than seeing the Bible as a collection of disconnected stories, this perspective views the entire biblical narrative—from Adam in the Garden to the return of Christ—as a single, unified plan of redemption. At its heart, covenant theology em...

Christian Zionism is a belief system and movement among some Christians, primarily Evangelicals, who support the right of the Jewish people to return to their ancestral homeland and the modern State of Israel. This support is rooted in a literal interpretation of the Bible, specifically the belief that God’s covenant with Abraham regarding the land is eternal and unconditional. For many Christian...

Dispensationalism is the theological system that stands as the primary alternative to covenant theology . It teaches that God has worked through different “dispensations”—or distinct periods of time—throughout history, each with its own specific rules and responsibilities for humanity. While covenant theology emphasizes a single, unified plan for one people of God, dispensationalism emphasizes tha...

The way you interpret the Bible—specifically whether you lean toward Covenant Theology or Dispensationalism —acts like a pair of glasses. It colors everything you see when you look at a map of the Middle East or read the evening news. Your theology determines whether you view the modern State of Israel as a miraculous fulfillment of biblical prophecy or as a secular nation-state unrelated to the “...

The Bible teaches that Jesus had to die because God is both perfectly holy and perfectly loving. Since every human has sinned, we owe a debt to God’s justice that we cannot pay ourselves. Jesus, the sinless Son of God, died as our substitute, taking the punishment we deserved. His sacrifice satisfies God’s justice while offering us complete forgiveness and eternal life as a free gift. -- The Pursu...

In this episode, Pastor Bryan challenges the myth of instant spiritual transformation and explains how real change happens through the slow, often messy process of progressive sanctification—where God works in us over time to shape us into who we already are in Christ. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same struggles, this conversation offers hope by showing that the struggle itself is actually evi...

Welcome back! When you become a Christian, your old nature—the person you were apart from God—is legally and spiritually dead, but it is not yet physically destroyed. The Bible teaches that you are a “new creation” in Christ, yet you still live in a fallen body with old habits. While the power of sin is broken, the presence of sin remains, leading to an ongoing internal struggle between your new s...

Welcome back to the Truth Podcast! In this episode, we explore the structural backbone of the entire Bible: The Covenants . From the rainbow over Noah to the cross of Christ, God has used formal, binding agreements to reveal his character and his unfolding plan for salvation. We’ll discuss the difference between a cold legal contract and a relational biblical covenant, and how each major agreement...

In part two of this story, Kevin and Jennifer continue their journey as they wrestle with what faithfulness to God looks like after discovering they still had frozen embryos from IVF 20 years earlier. They share how the Lord led them through difficult decisions, unexpected pregnancy in their fifties, and offer thoughtful advice to believers navigating infertility, IVF, and the sanctity of life. --...

In this episode we peel back the layers of the Genesis narrative to reveal a startling truth: Eden wasn't a retirement villa; it was a high-stakes job site. By examining the original Hebrew context, we discover that Adam and Eve were the world’s first priests, stationed in a "Garden-Temple" where the borders of heaven and earth met. We explore how their original mandate to "work and keep" the land...