Tom Short

Tom the Preacher

He's publicly preached the gospel and defended the faith on campuses for over 40 years. Now he brings that wisdom and experience online where no topic off-limits as he helps us integrate God's truth into all aspects of life.

Author

Tom Short

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Religion

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

A Prayer for Those Who Are Suffering Illness 19.10.2025

Are you or someone you know suffering physical illness? Do you or they need prayer? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer and we'll pray for them. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 18:19-20 Luke 22:31-32 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

The Unlikely People God Uses 17.10.2025

If you were God, what type of person would you use to accomplish your purposes? I know who I would use, but I'm often surprized at who God chooses. You might be, too. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:46 1 Samuel 16:11 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

I'm a Christian; What Music Should I Listen To? 16.10.2025

Yesterday on campus, a young man asked me what music he ought to listen to. This is a more important question that most people realize. Have you ever stopped to evaluate what music you listen to? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Pslam 40:2-3 Proverbs 4:23 Philippians 4:8 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere,...

Pray this Prayer to Reach Your Friends Who Are Far From God 15.10.2025

I'm often asked how to reach a friend or loved one who is far from God. God cares about these people and it's good that you dd, too. He's working in their lives and you can join Him in that work. But how? Obviously, we need to pray for these people, but do you know what to pray? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to gain some insight into a specific prayer you can pray...

Does Becoming a Christian Infringe On Our Autonomy? 14.10.2025

Rarely am I asked a question I've never heard before. But it happened last week at Ohio State, and the question was very perceptive because it addresses both the heart of sin and the way many of us are raising our children. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Prioverbs 3:5-6 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and else...

Kids are Leaving School to Learn the Bible, and It's Legal! 12.10.2025

Are you familiar with Lifewise? It's an incredible ministry that is teaching the Bible to tens of thousands of public school kids during school hours! And it's completely legal! You may want to start a Lifewise chapter in your school district. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthep...

You Need a Pastor and You Should Appreciate Him 12.10.2025

Today is Pastor Appreciation Day. Do you have a pastor? Many Christians go to church but don't really have anyone pastoring them. If you do, be grateful and appreciate them. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 1 Timothy 5:17 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee...

Happily Married for 48 Years! Here's Our #5 Secret 10.10.2025

How do you keep your love from growing stale? How do you keep your heart from growing hard? How do you keep your heart tender and affectionate toward your spouse? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to find the answer. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 6:21 Proverbs 4:23 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Happily Married for 48 Years! Here's Our #4 Secret 09.10.2025

MOdern concepts of marriage promise "equality." But does this work against a far more important principle God has given us for marital happiness and success? I contend it does.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Genesis 2:24 Ephesians 5:31 John 17:21, 23 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to l...

Happily Married for 48 Years! Here's Our #3 Secret 08.10.2025

Have you ever noticed that some couples bring out the worst in one another while others seem to bring out the best in their spouse? How does this happen? The Bible has answers!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Proverbs 12:4 Proverbs 31:10-12 Ephesians 5:28-30 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to link...

Happily Married for 48 Years! Here's Our #2 Secret 07.10.2025

Yesterday at Ohio State, I mentioned that I had never raised my voice and yelled aat my wife.  Some of the students wondered how that was possible. They weren't calling me a liar; they simply didn't believe it was possible. How do I live with my wife for 48 years without yelling at her? Our number 2 secret holds the answer!  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more....

Happily Married for 48 Years! Here's Our #1 Secret 06.10.2025

Why do some marriages succeed while others fail? Are there age-old "secrets" for us to discover and apply or has modern society figured out a better way? Today I begin a series of open "secrets" that will share time-tested wisdom from the greatest of all books -- the Bible  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ge...

Dust On Our Bibles, Brand New iPhones. Why Don't We Feel Better? 05.10.2025

God callus us to live by certain priorities. To those who do, He blesses our life. Those who don't suffer unnecessarily.   Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to lern more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Isaiah 40:6, 8 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Anatomy of a Radicalized Youth 04.10.2025

What do Netflix and Nicolas “Sophie” Roske have in commone? Netflix is facting a boycotte being pushed by Elon Musk and Roske was convicted and sentenced this week to eight years in prison for the attempted assassination of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavenaugh. Shocking information is coming out that reveals what motivated Roske to want to kill Kavenaugh -- information that fits a pattern of othe...

Enough about Hell; What Will Heaven Be Like? 03.10.2025

You were made to live forever, and I hope you would prefer your eternal destination being heaven rather than hell. But what will heaven be like? Won't it get boring if everything is perfect?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to lern more. Scripture Used in Today's Message 2 Corinthians 2:9 Revelation 21:1-4 John 14:1-3 John 17:3 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok,...

How Can a Loving God Send His Own Children to Hell? 02.10.2025

Hell is a terrible place. No one should wish it upon anyone. And yet, God will send some people to this terrible place! How could He do this to one of His own children? Or does He? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover answers to this perplexing question. Scripture Used in Today's Message John 1:12-13 John 8:44 1 John 3:10 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and...

How Can I Be Happy in Heaven Knowing Loved Ones are in Hell? 01.10.2025

Heaven is portrayed in the Bible as a placed with with joy, a place in which God will wipe away every tear. Hell is portrayed as a terrible place of suffering, weeping, and gnashing of teeth. Can I be happy in heaven knowing I have loved ones in hell?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to see how I think about this. Scripture Used in Today's Message Revelation 15:3-4 Psalm 19:9...

Eternal Punishment for Temporary Sins Doesn't Seem Fair 01.10.2025

Eternal judgment is a severe punishment. Do you struggle with this concept? Does it seem unfair or unjust? I was asked about this yesterday on campus.  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover how I answered. Scripture Used in Today's Message Luke 16:19-31 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Jimmy Kimmel, Free Speech, and the Story No One's Talking About 29.09.2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk and people's reaction to it have sparked important debate about free speech. With so much disinformation, how ought we to think about people losing their jobs over comments made about Charlie's murder? What are facts and what is simply narrative?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message John...

Are We Really Seeing a Revival? 26.09.2025

The murder of Charlie Kirk shocked our nation. As people have learned more about this extraordinary man, they have vowed to become better people -- better husbands, wives, parents, patriots, and most importantly, better Christians. This seems to be a pivotal time in history. Is it? Will this awakeningt last or will it peter out?  Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scri...

Was This Our Pearl Harbor Moment? 25.09.2025

On December 6, 1941, America was at peace. Or so we thought we were. Little did we know that we had adversaries planning to take us down. Everything changed the next day with the attack on Pearl Harbor. Did we just face a Pearl Harbor moment? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Ephesians 6:10-192  Corinthians 10:3-5 To find Tom on...

Does Forgiveness Mean There Will Be No Justice? 24.09.2025

Sadly, Erika Kirk's public declaration of forgiving Charlie's killer has sparked controversy.  People are angry over Charlie's murder and they're not in a mood to forgive. They want justice. Which raises a question: is it possible to both forgive and demand justice at the same time? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's M...

Do We Forgive or Do We Hate Charlie's Killer? 23.09.2025

Erika Kirk publicly declared her forgiveness for the evil man who killed her husband. President Trump publicly declared that he hated his opponent and doesn't wish him well. Whose right? What is your heart attitude toward this killer, and what should it be? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Matthew 5:43-48 Psalm 11:5 Proverb...

Are You the Critic or the Man in the Arena? 19.09.2025

Jesus came to bear witness to the truth. We're called to be engaged in this battle as well. At times it can become vicious; perhaps it's not for the faint of heart. But beware of the critic who stands on the sidelines. Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAme...

Has the Cost of Following Jesus Changed? 18.09.2025

Jesus wasn't after soft disciples. He expected His followers to love Him above all else -- including above themselves. Are you prepared to follow Jesus ? Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to learn more. Scripture Used in Today's Message Lukke 9:23-26 If you've not read my book, Takin' it to Their Turf. request a copy on my website, www. CampusAmerica.com. You&apo...

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