True Grace Ministries International

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld answers a big question: does God speak, and can we trust His voice in the Bible? He shows why Scripture carries God’s authority and why it’s best understood as one unfolding story with a clear direction. You’ll also get a simple framework for reading the Old Testament and seeing how it leads to Jesus.

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld continues his 2-part series on why Jesus’ teaching changed the world by focusing on who Jesus taught, what He taught, and when He taught. This episode traces how Jesus influenced education, literacy, and the way Christians pursued knowledge throughout history. It ends with a practical question for every listener: Have you made Jesus your teacher?

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld looks at why Jesus stood apart from every other teacher, focusing on how He taught with authority and why He taught to change lives. Using Scripture from the Gospels and Acts, this episode shows why Jesus’ words still challenge, comfort, and reshape ordinary people today.

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld examines whether we can trust the Bible without having the original manuscripts. He compares the Bible’s manuscript evidence to other ancient writings, explains why copy dates matter, and highlights how major discoveries strengthened confidence in the Old and New Testament texts. He also touches on common objections people raise and how to think about them carefully.

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld tackles honest objections that keep many people from trusting the Bible, including the claim that Scripture is myth and the accusation that the Gospels contradict each other. He shows how the Bible presents itself in real historical settings and why differing eyewitness details actually support, not weaken, its credibility. This episode also addresses the question: "Can we t...

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains what apostasy means in the Bible and why genuine Christians can depart from the faith without forfeiting salvation. He shows how Scripture warns of serious discipline and loss of reward, while grounding assurance in God’s faithfulness and Jesus’ promise of eternal life.

In this episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld examines the popular phrase “ask Jesus into your heart” in light of Revelation 3 and the Gospel of John. He shows that Revelation 3:20 is a call to believers to renew fellowship, not an invitation to salvation, and explains why the Bible consistently points to believing in Jesus for eternal life. It’s a short, clear look at how to share the gospel in a more...

In this episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through the story of Simon the sorcerer in Acts 8 and asks whether his serious sin meant he was never truly saved. Looking closely at the text, he explains what this account shows about sin, salvation, and how Scripture helps believers find confidence in Christ.

In this teaching episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through seven clear marks of a grace oriented church, showing from the Bible how the message of salvation by grace through faith in Christ should shape preaching, discipleship, relationships, and even church discipline. Using key Scriptures, he contrasts legalism, license, and true liberty, and explains how a church can reflect God’s grace in...

In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld talks with missionary Mike Durnin about how God is bringing revival and unity through the simple, powerful message of grace. Drawing on Scripture, including Ephesians 4, they share real stories from the Philippines and the United States that demonstrate how the gospel is changing lives and bringing churches together. Listeners are enco...

In this conversation, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld talks with Mike Durnin about a grace-centered ministry in the Philippines.  Hear the story of how a ukulele outreach drew churches together, how pastors are being strengthened, and how a new campus will serve church leaders and children. Discover a story of unity, worship, and practical help rooted in Scripture and God’s grace.

Why should Christians serve God? In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through Scripture to sort out unworthy motives (like legalism, false guilt, and self-gain) from worthy, biblical motives (like love, gratitude, eternal significance, rewards, duty, and reverent fear). It’s a pastoral invitation to examine your heart, rest in God's grace, and serve the Lord with mo...

In Episode 40 of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains the Bible’s teaching on the two primary future judgments: the great white throne for unbelievers and the judgment seat of Christ for believers. He shows how Scripture keeps salvation by grace secure while still calling Christians to give an account of their lives and pursue eternal rewards. This clear, pastoral walkthrough helps...

In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains what Jesus meant when he said "do not judge." He walks through various Bible passage that explain when judging can be harmful and when loving correction can be helpful to a fellow believer.

Why should Christians serve God? In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through Scripture to sort out unworthy motives (like legalism, false guilt, and self-gain) from worthy, biblical motives (like love, gratitude, eternal significance, rewards, duty, and reverent fear). It’s a pastoral invitation to examine your heart, rest in God's grace, and serve the Lord with mo...

In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explores why the message of God’s grace is often resisted. Drawing from the Bible and church history, he shows how culture, pride, and insecurity distort the gospel, and how believers can “stand fast” in the liberty Christ gives us.  It is a clear call to rest in God's grace and live with confidence, by the power of the Spirit.

In part three of Majors and Minors, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Pastor Jason Arnold consider the life and teachings of Jesus to identify what should be our highest priorities in the Christian life.  Drawing lessons from the Great Commandment, 1 Corinthians 13 and Jesus’ rebuke of legalism in Matthew 23, this episode highlights how love was the central theme in Jesus' life and ministry.

In part two of our series on majors and minors, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Pastor Jason Arnold focus on the gospel and the place of assurance. Together they walk through Scripture to clarify “grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone,” and why confidence in Christ’s promise fuels a life of faith. If you’ve wrestled with doubt, this episode invites you back to the Bible’s good news of salva...

In this episode of Tipping Sacred Cows, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld and Pastor Jason Arnold discuss what truly counts as a “major” in the Christian faith. Drawing from the Apostles’ Creed, they explore the essentials of the Christian faith, how to distinguish core doctrines from secondary issues, and how to maintain an attitude of grace when it comes to controversial issues.

In this episode, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld tackles a big question: How were people saved before the cross? Moving from Genesis to the Gospels, he examines God's progressive revelation in Scripture, with a focus on faith, grace, and salvation.

n part 2, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld traces how Scripture and centuries of scholarship have defined the word “repentance,” examining the Greek term "metanoia" across key sources over the past two thousand years.  This survey aims to clarify what the Bible truly says about repentance, salvation, and grace.

In part 1 of this mini-series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explores what the Bible means by the term “repent”... tracing the Greek word "metanoia" in Scripture, and discussing its relationship to faith, salvation, and grace. This episode clarifies the true meaning of repentance so believers can share the gospel with clarity.

Pastor Bryan Threlkeld examines “lordship salvation” and the Bible’s teaching on grace, faith, and discipleship. This episode clarifies how Scripture distinguishes salvation from following Jesus, so believers can rest in grace while pursuing holiness.

In part three of this series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld walks through 1 John 3:6 and 1 John 3:9 to show how John’s language about “does not sin” fits with 1 John 1:8–9 (which says that Christians do sin). This episode clarifies the Bible’s teaching on abiding, fellowship, and the believer’s new nature, helping Christians pursue sanctification without confusing assurance of salvation. Pastor Bryan rem...

In part two of this series, Pastor Bryan Threlkeld explains how 1 Corinthians 15:1–2 speaks to sanctification rather than the loss of salvation. He explores how the same gospel that saves us from the penalty of sin also delivers us from its power, grounding the believer’s daily growth in the death and resurrection of Christ.