Truth or Tale

“God won’t give you more than you can handle.” It's one of the most repeated phrases in Christian cultureand sounds like Scripture, but is it? In this episode we trace the verse this saying borrows from,ask why it resonates so deeply when life feels completely unmanageable, and hold it honestly against what the Bible actually says. The stories of Job, Elijah, Corrie ten Boom and Joni Eareckson...

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." You’ve heard this, and maybe even said it, more times than you can count. But where did it actually come from, and how does it hold up against Scripture? In this episode, we trace the saying back to its origin in the writings of Friedrich Nietzsche, a philosopher who had no place for God in his understanding of suffering, and examine how the Bible’s pers...

Eighty-two percent of Americans believe "God helps those who help themselves" is in the Bible but it isn't. The saying actually traces back to a 17th century political theorist and got its real momentum from Benjamin Franklin, a man who wasn't a Christian. Somewhere along the way it became misrepresented as a part of God's Word. The problem isn't that it sounds wrong. The problem is that it sounds...

"Love is love." This phrase is ubiquitous this time of the year. It's simple, laced with emotion, and almost impossible to argue with. Almost. In Episode 7 of Truth or Tale, we take an honest, grace-filled look at what the phrase actually claims, because underneath its emotional appeal is a premise worth examining carefully. Who gets to define love? The answer to that question changes everything....

Everyone's felt it. The quiet ache that someone else's job, relationship, or season of life is just a little better than yours. We call it FOMO. We laugh about it. We scroll through it. And somewhere along the way we accepted it as just part of being human. But what if normalizing it is exactly the problem? In this episode, we examine the saying "the grass is always greener on the other side" and...

Most people hear "live like you're dying" as a call to chase bucket-list adventures or maximize every moment for personal fulfillment. But what if this popular saying is actually steering us away from the biblical truth about mortality? In this episode of Truth or Tale, Akunna explores the cultural influence of this popular saying, why it often misses the mark, and how biblical perspective shifts...

"You can't pour from an empty cup." We've all heard it, we've probably all said it and there's truth here. Rest is biblical. Boundaries matter. You have limits. But does your cup need to be full before God can use you? The truth is the Christian life isn't about filling our cup so we can serve from our abundance. It's about recognizing that we can do nothing on our own and need God to enable us. I...

Most of us have heard the phrase "everything happens for a reason" during life's darkest moments but is it true or an oversimplified myth that can distort our view of God, suffering, and the world? In this eye-opening episode of Truth or Tale, Akunna explores how this well-meaning popular saying can unintentionally mislead us into dangerous theology. You’ll discover: • Why the idea that “God cause...

Your heart isn't always telling you the truth. From Disney movies to career advice, "follow your heart" has become our culture's go-to wisdom. It sounds brave and authentic. But the Bible paints a more accurate picture; our hearts are capable of wisdom and self-deception. In this episode, we explore when your heart leads you well and when it's just dressing up fear or selfishness as intuition. Dis...

You've heard it a thousand times, probably even said it yourself. "Live your truth" has become the mantra of our moment. It sounds like authenticity and freedom, but does it align with Scripture? In this episode, we explore why this saying resonates with so many people, the three ways it conflicts with Christian teaching, and what to say instead. Discover why real freedom doesn't come from living...