Unashamed Truth

In this special edition of the Unashamed Truth podcast, Grant Castleberry sits down with country music star Granger Smith for an in-depth conversation. They delve into a wide range of topics, discussing not only Granger's musical journey but marriage, family, theology, church, and ministry. Throughout the episode, you will gain insight into the challenges and triumphs Granger has faced, provi...

In John 17, Jesus prays that he would be glorified so we would know Him. Jesus doesn't wait until we arrive in Heaven to show us Himself and reveal Himself to us; He shows us Himself now. We can know Him now. This prayer emphasizes that the relationship between Jesus and His followers begins here on earth, inviting us into a deeper understanding and connection with Him. By seeking His glorifi...

In today’s episode, Grant Castleberry delves into the profound significance of Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, focusing on why Jesus prays for his own glory. Grant explains that the reason God orchestrates history the way He does is to put on display the glory of His grace. He further discusses how this prayer provides deep insight into Jesus' heart in salvation, especially as it...

In today’s episode, Grant Castleberry reflects on Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, highlighting its significance as the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the New Testament. He compares the prayer to the high priest's actions in the Old Testament, showing how Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and future believers, mirroring the high priest's intercessions. Grant emphas...

In today’s episode, Grant Castleberry reflects on Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17, highlighting its significance as the longest recorded prayer of Jesus in the New Testament. The prayer is compared to the high priest's actions in the Old Testament, showing how Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and future believers, mirroring the high priest's intercessions. What does Je...

Jesus defines eternal life as a knowledge of God and Christ whom God has sent. Though there is a sense in which all people know God, only those who know Him personally through Jesus Christ have eternal life. Do you know God? Do you want to know God? In today’s episode, Grant begins to give us several biblical steps to knowing God.

Jesus defines eternal life as a knowledge of God and Christ whom God has sent. Though there is a sense in which all people have a knowledge of God, only those who know him personally through Jesus Christ have eternal life. On today’s episode, Grant takes us to John’s gospel, chapter 17, and Jesus’ words about the knowledge of God and how that corresponds to eternal life.

In addition to being a woman of the Word of God, the ideal Christian woman is also dedicated to devotion in prayer to the Lord. Prayer is vital in all aspects of the Christian life. In today's episode, Grant offers some practical teaching regarding the importance of prayer in the life of all Christian women.

In a society that seems confused about who and what a woman is, the Bible remains very clear. On today’s episode, Grant Castleberry, pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, NC, explores various biblical passages that teach us specific characteristics of Christian womanhood. This is a timely message for all believers.

On today’s episode, we have the privilege of listening to a recent Q&A between Grant Castleberry, pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, NC, and Dr. Tony Wood. Tony graduated from The Master’s Seminary (D.Min) and serves as a Teaching Pastor at Mission Bible Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Tony hosts the marriage and family podcast Date Night, which he talks about in this episode. 

On today’s episode, we have the privilege of listening to a recent Q&A between Grant Castleberry, pastor of Capital Community Church in Raleigh, NC, and Dr. Tony Wood. Tony graduated from The Master’s Seminary (D.Min) and serves as a Teaching Pastor at Mission Bible Church in Costa Mesa, CA. Tony hosts the marriage and family podcast Date Night. He is married to his wife, Bre, and has three ch...

There are many modern-day abuses regarding the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes, there is even an overreaction to the Holy Spirit to such a degree that we dismiss any experience of His presence. Neither of these extremes is biblical. On today's episode, Grant Castleberry continues to explore the Bible giving us a biblical and theological perspective on the ministry of the Hol...

There are currently so many abuses regarding the ministry of the Holy Spirit. Sometimes, there is an overreaction to that, and we dismiss any experience of the Holy Spirit. Neither of these extremes is biblical. On today’s episode, Grant Castleberry explores the Bible, giving us a biblical and theological perspective on the ministry of the Holy Spirit. 

When someone becomes a Christian, they join a cosmic war that is going on between the kingdom of light and the kingdom of darkness. It’s not a fight of throwing punches or using physical weapons, but it’s about what people believe is true and what is not true. Descriptions of this spiritual battle are all throughout the Bible, and on today’s podcast, Grant Castleberry, begins to talk about this ba...

Salvation is not something we can earn; it's a free gift from God. The phrase 'but God' reminds us that in our lives defined by sin, God steps in with His love and grace. He doesn’t save us because we are good; He saves us because He is good. Through Christ, God offers us grace freely, no strings attached.

As a Christian, is love a defining characteristic of your life in how you interact with others on a daily basis? The glorious words of John 15:12–16, where Jesus tells us to love one another, is a stark reminder that if we don’t love others, our faith is dead, and we do not know Christ. The true, legitimate test of being a disciple of Christ is to love the people of God. In other words, you can’t...

The glorious words of John 15:12–16, where Jesus tells us to love one another, are a stark reminder that if we don’t love others, our faith is dead, and we do not know Christ. The true, legitimate test of being a disciple of Christ is to love the people of God. In other words, you can’t love Christ and not love His people. We are to be known by our love.

Being “clean” is synonymous with being a true believer in Christ, a purity achieved not through our own efforts but through a connection with the Vine. This connection to Christ, the true Vine, is facilitated by the Word of God. It is through the proclamation of God’s Word that new believers are made, as this Word takes root in our hearts, nurturing faith within us. Just as a branch draws life fro...

What is the fruit that true believers are supposed to produce? In today’s episode, Grant offers several characteristics of true Christian spiritual fruit and how it is manifested in our lives. Genuine believers always bear fruit.

In today’s episode, Grant reflects on those who profess Christ and those who truly possess Christ as their Savior and Lord. How do you know if you are a false disciple? How do you know if you merely profess Christ rather than knowing Christ in a real and personal relationship? Stay tuned as Grant opens the Word of God for us.

In today’s episode, Grant continues his reflection on the beautiful words of John 15 when Jesus identifies himself as the vine and his people as the branches. Grant gives us some immediate implications for understanding this metaphor of the vine and the branches. Visit our website: unashamedtruth.org  

The doctrine of Solus Christus, or Christ alone, is the heartbeat of Reformation Theology. That is, Jesus Christ is the only path to salvation. In other words, you don’t need anyone else—like saints or priests, and you don’t need anything—like your good works. In today’s episode, Grant explains why and how Christ alone is the only path of salvation. He also introduces us to the Reformer, John Calv...

In today’s episode, Grant reflects on the beautiful words of John 15 when Jesus identifies himself as the vine and his people as the branches. As Grant will explain, Jesus says that everything that has come before finds its fulfillment in Himself. To know Christ, you must be "in" Christ.

In today’s episode, Grant reflects on the comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14 regarding the reality of knowing God, which should be our greatest desire, our most profound delight, and our most comforting hope. 

In today’s episode, Grant continues reflecting on the comforting words of our Lord Jesus Christ in John 14:1–4. Jesus said in John 14:4, “And you know the way to where I am going.” What is Jesus referring to there when he identifies the way? To give, read articles, and check out other resources from our ministry, visit our website unashamedtruth.org