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The Witness of Bethlehem[Verse 1 - Luke 2:11]I saw the sky that holy night,The heavens blazed with living light.The shepherds ran, their voices cried,“The Savior's born! The Lord Most High!”I followed close — to stable fair,And bowed before my Maker there.[Chorus]Down from glory, light of grace,Down to earth, my hiding place.Heaven's mercy, child of man,God with us — Emmanuel.[Verse 2 - Zechariah 9:9]Years went by,I saw Him come,Riding to Jerusalem.Crowds were shouting, “Blessed be!”I wept for them — they could not see.The same who healed with gentle breathThey hung up high and cursed in death.[Chorus]Down from glory, light of grace,Down to earth, my hiding place.Heaven's mercy, child of man,God with us — Emmanuel.[Bridge - Matthew 28:6]Then morning broke — I heard them say,“The tomb is bare, He's gone away!”I ran to see — the grave was still,The prophets true —The Law fulfilled.He stood alive — my Lord, my friend,The One who came did rise again.[PreChorus]Up from darkness, up from pain,Up to glory, Christ now reigns.Born to die Born to save,Hallelujah to the Lamb![Chorus]Down from glory, light of grace,Down to earth, my hiding place.Heaven's mercy, child of man,God with us — Emmanuel.[Tag]I saw the child, I saw Him die,I saw Him risen, glorified.From Bethlehem to Heaven's throne —He came down… and rose again.I heard him cry, I watched him die, I saw him riseI saw him rise.I heard him cry, I watched him die, I saw him riseI saw him rise.I saw Him riseI saw Him rise!Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

When Angels Came to Jerusalem[Verse 1]I lit the lamps inside the temple's glow,Whispered prayers the world forgot to know.Years went by, the heavens seemed so still,Yet I kept faith upon that hill.Then through the hush — a shining voice appeared,Said “Fear not, priest, the Lord has heard you clear.”Old hands trembled, hope took flame again,Could it be the time foretold to men?[Chorus]When angels came to Jerusalem,The silence broke like dawn through gray.Prophets' words began to bloom again,And faith found light that day.A child was promised — joy to come,Though I could scarcely speak His name…Oh, I knew the world was changing fastWhen angels came.[Verse 2]They said the barren would bear a son,The voice to call, “Prepare the One.”And though my doubts sealed up my tongue,My heart still sang what couldn't be sung.Then news from Nazareth softly spread,A virgin's child — Messiah ahead.Oh Jerusalem, your streets will ring,The King is near, the King will sing.[Chorus]When angels came to Jerusalem,The stars bent low to light the way.Every fear I'd ever known grew dim,In the glow of Christmas day.A priest, a father, trembling still,But joy burned brighter than my shame…I saw the promise come to lifeWhen angels came.[Bridge]Now every candle in the night reminds me,That mercy found a way to bind me.From doubt to faith, from fear to flame,The God I served — He called my name.[Final Refrain]When angels came to Jerusalem,The holy hush was swept away.Heaven's voice and human hearts beganTo sing what prophets say.And though I'm old, my soul is new,I'll praise the Child who broke my chains—Oh, I believed… and found the truth,When angels came.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

The Tree[Verse 1]We celebrate this Christmas time,With gifts under a tree.So of't I've wondered why it's so And what it means to me.It's said that once, so long ago,Boniface came to town;And saw the tree was idolized,And so he cut it down.[Chorus]But I see Shepherds gathered round,A string of garland shows.I see the magi's gifts displayed,Hung gently, balls and bows.I see the angels choir above,Calling us to see.And standing back, the tree itself,Shows holy Trinity.[Verse 2]For what are symbols if they failTo teach us of our Lord.And then become traditions heldWithout our God adored.We turn our eyes to things of man Our heart is gently swayed;To see this thing with sinful eyes,And miss glory displayed.[Chorus]But I see Shepherds gathered round,A string of garland shows.I see the magi's gifts displayed,Hung gently, balls and bows.I see the angels choir above,Calling us to see.And standing back, the tree itself,Shows holy Trinity.[Bridge]Christ was born on Christmas dayTo call all men to Him.And so we gather round a tree,And share a Christmas hymn.And glorify our God above,Who sent His Son to die;His light shines bright on darkest day,A gift of eternal life.[Tag]Ancient practice Means to meMy saviourOn a treeWe celebrateHis gift to usWe celebrate His love.[Chorus]But I see Shepherds gathered round,A string of garland shows.I see the magi's gifts displayed,Hung gently, balls and bows.I see the angels choir above,Calling us to see.And standing back, the tree itself,Shows holy Trinity.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

Christmas I've Had[Verse 1]I've never had a roasted chestnut.I've never had plum pudding. The closest I've been to a hallmark Christmas,Is candy canes and hot chocolate.I've never been to Bethlehem.I've never lived just like Mary.I closest I've come to seeing Jesus,Is when I asked Him in my heart.[Chorus]Come to Bethlehem and seeBaby Jesus, carpenter's son.The Messiah of all people,Christmas the birth of a King.[Verse 2]I've always wanted presents under the tree.I've always wanted the snow.The closest I've been to a hallmark Christmas,Is shopping mall Santa's knee.I've always wanted to see the Lord.I've always wanted to sing His name.I closest I've come to seeing Jesus,Is seeing Him up on the cross.[Chorus]Come to Bethlehem and seeBaby Jesus, carpenter's son.The Messiah of all people,Christmas the birth of a King.[Bridge]Jesus, I've seen Him die.Jesus, I've seen Him arrive.Jesus, I've seen Him rise.And that is what's specialThis Christmas day.[Chorus]Come to Bethlehem and seeBaby Jesus, carpenter's son.The Messiah of all people,Christmas the birth of a King.[Tag]The Messiah is here.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

What Does Christmas Mean[Verse 1]What does Christmas mean?Is it time we spend with family?Is it the celebration of a child?Is it traditions which are dear to us?Or is it something else?[Verse 2]What does Christmas mean?Is it an old man in a sleigh?Is it snow, or bells, or carols sung?Is it gifts under a tree?Or is it something else?[Chorus]It is God with us,Emmanuel!It is our salvation,Jesus!It is the anointed one,Messiah!Wonderful counselor,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace,A baby born in poverty,Our glorious God,Who was born,Born to die for me.[Verse 3]What does Christmas mean?Is it angels with awesome song?Is it the prophesy we know?Is it the perfect time and place?Is it a plan for you and me?[Chorus]It is God with us,Emmanuel!It is our salvation,Jesus!It is the anointed one,Messiah!Wonderful counselor,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace,A baby born in poverty,Our glorious God,Who was born,Born to die for me.[Bridge]See the child,Fall and worship.See the child,The light of the world.See the childSee the face of God[Chorus]It is God with us,Emmanuel!It is our salvation,Jesus!It is the anointed one,Messiah!Wonderful counselor,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace,A baby born in poverty,Our glorious God,Who was born,Born to die for me.[Tag]Wonderful counselor,Mighty God,Everlasting Father,The Prince of Peace,A baby born in poverty,Our glorious God,Who was born,Born to die for me.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

This Christmas Day[Verse 1]On snow-covered streets, light gently layNo angels sang, the night was still.In windows bright were toys and thingsBut this does not the hollow fill.[Chorus]We've lost the love,We've lost the spark.We're chasing dreams,Yet feeling dark.If Christmas bringsHope to all men,Why are we lost,What good's it then?[Verse 2]I heard a voice sing "Silent Night",Yet all around was angry sound.We've lost our way by doing right, The son of God this night came down.[Chorus]We've lost the love,We've lost the spark.We're chasing dreams,Yet feeling dark.If Christmas bringsHope to all men,Why are we lost,What good's it then?[Bridge]What does it mean?This peace on earth.Why don't we worship Holy birth?If God came down,Where is he now?And did He comeTo this small town?[Tag]Oh, little child of Bethlehem The light of God, come down to usOpen our heartsTo find a way,To worship You,This Christmas day.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

The Father Gives[Verse 1]How is it I can be the man chosen to raise a king?What do You see, in who I am,to teach the Son of man?Yet, You chose me to be the one,who listens to Your voice.But I am scared, Lord God, I'm scared,To train this little boy.[Chorus]Father above, what grace You show,to trust Your Son to me.I see His face — Your light on earth,a gift of mystery.My hands are rough, yet You have planned,this night through history.The Father gives, the father stands,in awe this Christmas day.[Verse 2]The angels came and spoke Your name, to comfort and to guide.To take this role, to be the one,To look into his eyes;And teach Him to do all those thingsHe knows, the faith and trust.But look at me, I'll bend my knee,and praise You, Messiah![Chorus]Father above, what grace You show,to trust Your Son to me.I see His face — Your light on earth,a gift of mystery.My hands are rough, yet You have planned,this night through history.The Father gives, the father stands,in awe this Christmas day.[Verse 3]A father's love and sacrifice gives all He has, and more.To hold his child and see them growBut feel the sting of pain.A father lets His children fallTo see them rise againBut did I know how true that was, for the child in cradle laid.[Chorus]Father above, what grace You show,to trust Your Son to me.I see His face — Your light on earth,a gift of mystery.My hands are rough, yet You have planned,this night through history.The Father gives, the father stands,in awe this Christmas day.[Bridge]What kind of night, what kind of grace,that God should sleep so near?My heart is full, my hands still shake,with wonder, love, and fear.I see myself within this plan,so small, yet chosen too.If You could trust this child to man,then I can trust in You.If You could trust this child to man,then I can trust in You.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

Something is HappeningThis is a Christmas cantata with full choir and orchestra. No solos, Chorus is a fun back and forth among the voices as expected in a musical on a famous street in New York.[Chorus]Something is happening in Bethlehem.Shepherds shouting, "He is here!"Something is happening in Bethlehem.Angels singing, "Have no fear!"Oh, little town of David,What is this glorious thing?Something is happening in Bethlehem.Is this our promised King?[Verse 1]How long our promised Savior,Was told through prophets old.Our king and our Messiah,A warrior, strong and bold.What's so special about a stable,What's so special about a child?We want a glorious leader,Not a baby, meek, and mild.[Chorus]Something is happening in Bethlehem.Shepherds shouting, "He is here!"Something is happening in Bethlehem.Angels singing, "Have no fear!"Oh, little town of David,What is this glorious thing?Something is happening in Bethlehem.Is this our promised King?[Verse 2]And now the still is broken,By visitors from abroad.They talk of skies on fire,They speak of finding God.What's so special about a stable?What's so special about a child?Would God reveal Himself to them,To Gentiles filthy and wild?[Chorus]Something is happening in Bethlehem.Shepherds shouting, "He is here!"Something is happening in Bethlehem.Angels singing, "Have no fear!"Oh, little town of David,What is this glorious thing?Something is happening in Bethlehem.Is this our promised King?[Bridge]He made a promise with Adam,Abraham and Israel, too.The prophets promised freedom,His special ones, the Jews.Covenants, You gave usLaws and reverent ceremony.Feasts and traditions guide us,We've waited long for Thee.[Chorus]Something is happening in Bethlehem.Shepherds shouting, "He is here!"Something is happening in Bethlehem.Angels singing, "Have no fear!"Oh, little town of David,What is this glorious thing?Something is happening in Bethlehem.Is this our promised King?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

More Than Tinsel [Verse 1]Does it ever seem the Christmas storyIs bigger than what is toldThe angels sang, the shepherds ranAnd heaven was unfurledYet all we do on Christmas dayIs focus on ourselvesWhen God above sent His Son down,To save the world from sin[Chorus]Oh, I believe on Christmas dayWe should spread the wordThat God came down to live with usHis perfect promise sharedHe left glory to look for meSo that I may be savedThis sinful man deserved to dieIf not for Christmas day[Verse 2]That holy night in BethlehemThe stars all held their breathWhile Mary sang a quiet songAnd Joseph clung to faithNo trumpet sounded for the KingNo palace, robe, or throneJust heaven wrapped in human skinAnd mercy newly born[Chorus]Oh, I believe on Christmas dayWe should spread the wordThat God came down to live with usHis perfect promise sharedHe left glory to look for meSo that I may be savedThis sinful man deserved to dieIf not for Christmas day[Verse 3]The shepherds heard the angel choirThe fields were filled with light“Good news of joy for all the worldThe Christ is born tonight”They ran to see the promised OneSo helpless, yet so strongThe Hope of every longing heartArrived before the dawn[Chorus]Oh, I believe on Christmas dayWe should spread the wordThat God came down to live with usHis perfect promise sharedHe left glory to look for meSo that I may be savedThis sinful man deserved to dieIf not for Christmas day[Bridge]Emmanuel, God with usThe mystery made plainEternal Love stepped into timeTo walk among our painIt's more than tinsel, lights, and cheerMore than songs we singIt's heaven's gift to broken earthThe birth of Christ the King[Chorus]Oh, I believe on Christmas dayWe should spread the wordThat God came down to live with usHis perfect promise sharedHe left glory to look for meSo that I may be savedThis sinful man deserved to dieIf not for Christmas day[Tag]So let us worship, let us tellWhat heaven chose to sayGod came near, and love was bornThat first Christmas day[Closing]Hallelujah, Hallelujah Christ is born for us todayHallelujah, Hallelujah This is a hallowed dayHallelujah, Hallelujah Hallelujah, Hallelujah Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

 In this episode of Teleios Talk, Wendell Martens opens with a provocative question rooted in personal experience: what does true Christian peacemaking look like when violence threatens those we love? From high-school memories of non-resistance to reflections on nationalism, Remembrance Day, and loyalty to the state, we dig into the deep tension between cultural expectations and the way of Jesus. Can a disciple of Christ both honour soldiers and still reject the sword? Or must we choose between defending ourselves and embracing sacrificial love?We explore how nationalism shapes Christian identity, and how Remembrance Day, war history, and modern politics complicate the believer's allegiance. Looking at Scripture, the early church, and Anabaptist heritage, we reflect on how followers of Jesus have historically responded to war, violence, and national duty. From Roman soldiers to WW2 conscientious objectors, from Calvin to Charlemagne — the question stands: does our loyalty belong to the nation, or to Christ and His Kingdom?Together we wrestle with a difficult but necessary question — Should I stay or should I go? Should Christians defend their nation with force, or lay down the sword and walk the road of peace? We'll examine “swords into plowshares,” Biblical shalom, pacifism across denominations, and the calling to be ambassadors of reconciliation. Join us as we challenge idols of power and rediscover the cross-shaped pattern of Christlike peace in a world of militarism and nationalism.Check out our books and small group studies: "Eating with God", https://a.co/d/exc23Hz“Perfect God, Impossible Me”, https://a.co/d/14mVNRCand "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/ez96HkLHere is our Children's book “West Coulee Banks”https://a.co/d/6eG3fVJText us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

In this episode of Teleios Talk, we are looking at Psalm 65 through the lens of grief, loss, and worship. We begin with the heartbreaking story of King David mourning the death of his son Absalom, crying out in anguish, “My son, my son! If only I had died instead of you!” Yet remarkably, from this season of sorrow came a psalm not of lament, but of praise.How do we praise God in the midst of grief? Psalm 65 offers a powerful answer. Together, we explore three movements in David's prayer: praise for God's forgiveness, praise for His power and provision, and praise for His abundant blessing. Along the way, we consider what it means to grieve honestly, to recognize God's goodness, and to live out praise in action.From David's broken heart to Horatio Spafford's hymn “It Is Well with My Soul,” this episode reminds us that sorrow and faith can meet, and that the goodness of God is deeper than our deepest grief.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showSupport the show https://www.buzzsprout.com/817693/support Thanks for listening! Join the conversation on Our website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.com Twitter, @TeleiosT Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/ Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.com Our Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too! Check out our books and small group studies: "Eating with God", https://a.co/d/exc23Hz “Perfect God, Impossible Me”, https://a.co/d/14mVNRC and "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/ez96HkL Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=

In this episode of Teleios Talk, host Wendell Martens sits down with a very special guest—his daughter, Olivia—for an honest and heartfelt conversation about sin, salvation, and God's plan for humanity. What begins with Olivia's curious questions—“How did sin begin?” and “Why do we do things God told us not to do?”—unfolds into a deep yet accessible discussion of Genesis, the fall of Adam and Eve, and the meaning of sacrifice. Together, father and daughter wrestle with big truths: the reality of sin, the hope found in Jesus' perfect sacrifice, and the importance of prayer in everyday life. With childlike honesty and biblical clarity, Olivia and Wendell explore how faith shapes our choices, why we fall short, and how God provides a way back to Him through Christ. This unique episode blends teaching, storytelling, and family dialogue to remind us that the gospel is for every generation.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our books, "Eating with God", and "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

One of the most debated questions in Christian theology is this: Can a believer lose their salvation?In this episode of Teleios Talk, host Wendell Martens explores three historic perspectives on salvation — eternal security, conditional security, and the Anabaptist view of discipleship and perseverance.Drawing from Hebrews 6, Philippians 1, Colossians 1, and other key passages, we'll examine how these positions shape the Christian life, ministry, and assurance of faith. Along the way, we'll look at what Reformed, Arminian, and Anabaptist traditions each bring to the conversation, and why Mennonite communities have wrestled so deeply with assurance of salvation.Whether you lean Reformed, Arminian, Anabaptist, or are still searching, this conversation invites you to wrestle honestly with Scripture, ask what it means to be “secure in Christ,” and consider how salvation transforms not just our future but our present discipleship.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our books, "Eating with God", and "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

In this hard-hitting episode of Teleios Talk, We tackle a cultural firestorm and three of the most dangerous lies told about Christianity today. From the shocking unraveling of the Kamloops graves narrative to the subtle distortions of the Gospel itself, we explore what happens when truth is twisted into something tame.Is Christianity just about being a “good person”? Does hypocrisy among Christians disprove the faith? Are all religions basically the same? These lies aren't just wrong — they're deadly. Wendell dives deep into Scripture, history, and culture to expose the truth with clarity, compassion, and conviction.If you're tired of feel-good fakes and want to rediscover the radical beauty of grace, this episode is for you.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our books, "Eating with God", and "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Is how we talk about love really an expression of hate? Our desire for everyone to feel loved has changed how love is expressed. Initiatives such as DEI are far more destructive and hateful than we are asked to believe.What is the churches response and does the Bible actually address the cultural initiatives like these? Our Books:Eating with God - https://a.co/d/9i25LsWSix Good Questions - https://a.co/d/5BTQ2TfText us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

The church seems to want to be seen as cooperating and supportive of social initiatives championed by many different faith communities. But is this a good thing or does it erode our witness and taint the love we are trying to show?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Who are you to judge me? Only God can judge me!When Jesus told His followers "Do not judge." in Matthew 7:1 was he telling us that any moral statements on our part would be a sin? As a cultural shorthand to self-ingratiation is the command not to judge an open door to every moral failing in the name of love?I'm pretty sure we've lost the plot on this one. Even as far back as Tertullian and the early church fathers, this command by Jesus has created controversies. But the command is clear. So why all the fuss?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Our final part of the series on General and Special Revelation, this podcast talks about how we view dreams, prophetic words, and mysticism as revelation of God in todays church.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Why do we hate? Is it nature or nurture? Is hate a choice? The doctrine or Total Depravity has taken us away from the Biblical response to hate and give a false sense of our responsibility in how we respond to hate.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Do you have a choice? Has God already decided if you're coming up or going down? In the book of Romans this idea is explored in chapter 9, and it is a very debated and misunderstood piece of Scripture. The church has been split between two opposing views, so where does Anabaptism stand in this minefield of opinion?Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation onOur website, https://teleiostalkpodcast.buzzsprout.comTwitter, @TeleiosTFacebook, https://www.facebook.com/share/GF5fdop8prDoKfx5/Or, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

The Magi are interesting visitors to the birth of a Jewish boy in a small town like Bethlehem. I have often felt like they don't fit in the narrative and only Matthew includes them in the story. So why are they there? Is there something we are missing in who they are and the significance of their arrival?Join us as we answers these question: looking into who the Magi were, what the star was, and the significance of the story only Matthew shared with his audience.Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

If you have ever said, or heard someone say, "I could never worship a god who..." then this episode is for you. God is often accused of being evil and malevolent, wiping out whole cultures and societies. But is this the God of the Bible? I think it is time to find out.Watch this episodes for more discussions on this topicWhy Does God Allow Evil?https://youtu.be/PXIg6Qs-aXc?si=KNSMV39-dwtczj84"If God is all Powerful & Loving Why Do Evil Exist"?https://youtu.be/eAlv83JJy4k?si=ElwfqteEAn9D8MYIText us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Have you ever wondered what the Bible means when it talks about the fear of God? Isn't God a God of love? This month's podcast looks at what this phrase means, how it has been misunderstood, and how it applies to all who consider themselves to be Christian. Please visit these podcasts if you would like to learn more:https://open.spotify.com/episode/12ZPJ6PlPjAiSLzta6xWrt?si=9dHQkl0CSx-ebED3vOZsUAhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/0zkV2Y9lxhnTcYDB2r8iM4?si=G_TBZclnRwmkmm8Mseu-_QDo you, a friend, or a family member struggle with addiction? Don't hesitate the summit is on now. Here you will find support and tools you need: https://www.blessedfamily.link/wendellSupport the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Is the New Testament Church also the new covenant church? If so, are we required to abandon the old covenant? These questions define how you understand and apply scripture. True complicity in the new covenant comes through understanding the old covenant and its importance through the words and actions of Christ.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Teleios Talk is pleased to bring you "Finding Identity" with our host Wendell Martens. Based on Matthew 18:15-35, this presentation talks about abuse, identity, and forgiveness among believers.Support the showThanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Does the Bible forbid the celebration of holiday's? Often we look at Constantine as the one who created these 'pagan' Christian holiday's. But history is full of movements, governments, and sects who use holidays to effect change in society. What about the festivals God instituted in Leviticus, has He changed his mind, are His commands now an act of sinfulness? Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.I am told over and over that the Bible contains errors and contradictions that make it hard to believe. I am told that the God of Christianity is a tyrant; maniacal and vindictive; looking to decimate whole civilizations at His whim. But I don't read about a God like that in Scriptures, and I don't see the errors and contradictions that seem to be rampant on every page. Why is that? Am I just willfully blind and deceived? There is a lot to be said about what we find in the Biblical text and often we find things we aren't looking for.Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.How do we treat the Bible? Is it an ancient tome of mystical directions, a family heirloom we display in our homes, a book of reference, an object of worship, or the word of God? The manner in which the Bible is used by Christians has been called idolatrous. This month's podcast addresses some of the accusations and missuses we are accused of.Support the Show.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube and Rumble too!Check out our book "Six Good Questions"Please consider supporting our ministry.Donate using PayPal

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.Is the Bible made up of myths and fairy-tales? What about the dragons, demons, and talking snakes; that can't be real.... can it? What proof is there to convince me that the Bible is a reliable source of history? Between the skeptics and the believers the truth of Scripture has a lot to answer for. In this episode we will look at just a few things the Bible claims, and how those claims have been proven.Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajPlease consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Text us now. Let us know if you have questions about what this show is about.We see the analogy of the Good Shepherd in both the Old ad New Testament. Certainly, I expect most people can recite Psalm 23 from memory; yet, when Jesus referred to Himself as the Good Shepherd how did His analogy change our understanding of the words of David?Thanks for listening!Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajPlease consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

In the 18th century the divide between Christianity and Science was cemented in culture to the point that our schools now teach our children the religion is only for the week. But wasn't science a product of theological investigation? This is such a divisive topic that there are those in our churches who are leaving because they cannot reconcile the debate. Let us investigate the debate and see where Christianity and Science stand; and, let us decide if they are, in fact, compatible.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+help+us+expand+and+maintain+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Christianity is often rejected as being too discriminatory or exclusive; our beliefs won't allow for the worldviews which contradict it. Is this accusation true? There are many who have left the faith over this. In this episode we look into the these common misunderstandings and see what Jesus really meant when He said, "I am the Way, no one gets to the Father but through Me."Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Are churches today only in business to control their members? When leaving the church it is common to hear people complain that there are too many rules, or they felt controlled, or they were hurt by the church. Why are these complains made; and, are they valid?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Power, selfish ambition, and pleasure are the benchmarks of all we wish to achieve; and our culture makes sure we know this. But Christianity looks at these things and calls them evil. Why is that?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comOur Podcast is on YouTube too! link with us here:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFUPLcjgQNlJEGph7xbwCIijnYXkta2kUCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

The Doctrine of General Revelation tells us that no one has an excuse for knowing about God. We often here the argument about some isolated tribe who has never heard the Gospel; and -- how could they be condemned? But the Doctrine stands. Do we really understand this doctrine, and how should it impact our life and our witness?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Get a bit of news and views, as well as bloopers from this year's Podcast.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

The social Justice movement has left its marks in all parts of Western culture, from politics, to education, to the church. But what is the legacy of this movement and has its impact on the church been positive or negative? The Bible has a lot to say about this and you may be surprised at what we discover. Let's discuss social justice and the response that Christians should have to this movement.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Has anyone you know seen a ghost? Have you? What exactly is a ghost and do we as Christians understand what ghosts actually are? There are ghost stories in the Bible and the Bible is very clear about what ghosts are. Let's open this up ant talk about it in this month's podcast.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Has our church invited an unholy alliance within its people? Today there are many things that have been grafted into our common worship; be that on Sunday morning or in our daily lives. But do some of the new ideas and practices carry with them a spirit of the occult? We often laugh at the simple sinful Hebrews in the Old Testament who just couldn't get it right and fell back into the pagan practices of their forefathers. But, is their story our story? Have we sought to worship a strange fire, and in doing so, have we begun including occultic practices in the church?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

So, your pastor has just been let go.  Why did it happen? Is there a culture of dismissal in our churches? Today's pastor is too often treated like an expendable member, held to expectations which would be seen as abusive in any other profession. What is the expectation of the pastor and what is the expectation of each church member? Should we as a church address how pastors are treated in a new way?Based and my personal experiences, that of friends and family who have been pastors, and discussions going back to 2003. The intention here is to be blunt and honest about what happens behind closed doors. If what you hear hits close to home, know that you are not alone. The themes discussed in this podcast are not unique and nearly always ignored. If we as Christians are to become mature in our faith then topics like this need to be discussed.JfuDgOQfW0wxIPjigxEPJoin the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Was the intention of the Gospel to split Christians into a dizzying array of denominations? Not only do we have historical disagreements between Protestants and Catholics, but with Coptic, Orthodox, and Messianic Christians as well. What does all this infighting do to our message and what should the churches response be?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

Christianity and the Gospel are often accused of not being relevant. But is that accusation warranted? Christ said we were to be in the world but not of it, this lays the foundation for a counter-cultural truth.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!Please consider supporting our ministry. Donate using the link below:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?business=N54GRDE34VUDY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Donations+to+the+ministry+of+Teleios+Talk.¤cy_code=CAD

What does it mean to die? Is there nothingness, do we cease to exist? Or maybe we are all bound for paradise (except maybe that one guy).Everyone will die, that is something we all have in common. But death is not the end. For some of us this life is only a vapor and there is so much more to look forward to.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Is church membership important? Is church membership an invention of the church designed to control Christians? Let's look at where this practice originated and why it is taught at all.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

We hear a lot about being authentic and being true to ourselves. Self-help teachings and authentic living pervades our social networks and even our churches. How do these philosophies line up with Christianity? Has our desire for feeling good compromised our beliefs?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

What is the Bible to you? An old book, a collection of fables, or just something that looks great on your shelf? How we view the Bible is an indicator of where the allegiance of our heart resides. The Bible isn't malleable, regardless of how our emotions may disagree.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Fourth Sunday of Lent sermon from Ephesians 5:7-14 focusing on light and darkness. A call to a Christian code of conduct and action.Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

What is meant when we say we are good? Is man essentially good? When we talk of goodness it is often against the backdrop of evil. This contrast of good and evil is missing something though. Scripture defines what good and evil are. So are you good? Good enough to go to Heaven when you die?Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

Popular Christians are deconstructing their faith and it seems to be a trend we are seeing in our churches today. What does it mean to deconstruct? Join the conversation on Twitter @TeleiosTOr, email us at teleiostalk@gmail.comCheck out our book "Six Good Questions" https://a.co/d/bCtOzajThanks for listening!

We talk about politics, culture, and religion and how it effected us in 2022. COVID, protests, sexual politics, and notable deaths along with an email discussion on church polity are all discussed. That, and a hilarious Easter egg are all included in this years sign off.