Truth for Today with Terry Fant

Pastor Terry Fant walks through 1 Samuel 17 — the story of David and Goliath — and shares 6 truths about how God gives supernatural victory through faith. Whether you're facing fear, doubt, or a giant you can't defeat on your own, this message will remind you: new giant, same God.

Pride quietly pulls our hearts away from full obedience to God. In this message from 1 Samuel 15, we see how partial obedience, self-justification, and refusal to take responsibility reveal pride at work in our lives. Discover why God values obedience, how He exposes what pride conceals, and why rebellion always leads to a fall, but humility leads us back to Him.

Israel rejected God and asked for a king, yet the Lord responded not with rejection—but with an invitation: “Even now, return to Me.” In this message from 1 Samuel 12, we're reminded that because God is faithful, it's never too late to follow Him. Learn how acknowledging God's faithfulness, confessing sin, and walking in obedience allows us to move forward in grace, no matter our past failures.

In this episode of Truth for Today with Terry Fant, we continue in 1 Peter 3 and focus on what it means to be a “winning husband.” Discover how God calls men to dwell with their wives in understanding, honor them as co-heirs of grace, and lead with humility and intentional love. Be encouraged to strengthen your relationship, honor God in your home, and live out your faith in a way that impacts your family and your prayers.

Ladies, what does it look like to honor God in your marriage—even when it's difficult? In this episode of Truth for Today, we explore how a Christlike spirit, godly conduct, and inner beauty can shine the light of Jesus in challenging circumstances and relationships. Discover how God uses humility, gentleness, and faithful living to influence hearts and strengthen marriages for His glory.   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org  

In 1 Samuel 8, Israel asks for a king, choosing what looks good instead of trusting God's rule. This message reminds us that choosing sight over faith always leads toward bondage, while trusting God leads to true freedom. Even in our desires and decisions, God calls us to surrender and let Him be our King.

In this message, we, look at the calling of Gideon in Judges 6 and were reminded that God is mighty to transform. Even when fear, failure, and doubt surround us, God sees the potential of a life fully surrendered to Him. When we stop leaning on ourselves and start trusting the Lord, He makes us strong in His power and purpose.

What is the greatest accomplishment of all time? In this message, we explore the finished work of Jesus Christ: His crucifixion, resurrection, and the eternal impact it has for all people. Through the cross, Jesus accomplished what no one else could: He qualified the unqualified, delivered us from darkness, transferred us into His kingdom, and redeemed us through His blood. The greatest accomplishment has already been finished. The question now is: will you receive Him as Lord, and will you make Him your highest priority?

Raising boys in today's world can feel overwhelming, but God's Word gives clear direction. In this practical episode, Terry Fant shares biblical principles for parenting sons:  teaching respect, setting boundaries, disciplining wisely, and shaping boys into godly men. Learn how to raise boys who don't just obey rules, but make wise, Christ-honoring decisions that will impact generations.

In this episode of Truth for Today, we're reminded that Satan is not equal to God and never has been. What looked like victory for the enemy at the cross actually became his greatest defeat. Through Scripture, we see how God used even the schemes of Satan to accomplish redemption, disarm the powers of darkness, and secure victory for believers. If you're facing spiritual battles today, this message will encourage you to stay close to Jesus and walk in the victory already won at the cross.   Thank you for listening to Truth For Today with Terry Fant!  We are grateful for the businesses that support this podcast and help us continue sharing truth with more people! • Sawyer Construction • Mattress Firm • Bodry Automotive • Born Again Roofing & Remodeling • Marble Enterprise • Franklin Paving  

In this Holy Week episode, we walk through the powerful moment of the Last Supper in John 13, where Jesus humbles Himself to wash His disciples' feet. Through this act, we see a clear picture of Christlike love—one that serves, surrenders, and values others above self. This message challenges us to lay down pride, live a “listening lifestyle” before God, and love even those who are difficult to love.  As we reflect on Jesus' example, we're invited to follow Him not just in knowledge, but in action.

It's possible to look right on the outside and still be far from God on the inside. In this episode, we learn that Jesus challenges empty religion and calls us to authentic faith. This message explores what it truly means to be transformed, not just in appearance, but at the heart level, and how faith in Jesus gives us the power to overcome.

As Jesus enters Jerusalem, the crowd celebrates, but they misunderstand who He truly is. In this powerful message from John 12, we're reminded that Jesus didn't come to meet expectations. He came to secure salvation. He is the King who brings peace, conquers death, and offers life through His own sacrifice. Will you recognize Him for who He truly is?

What if something as simple as an invitation could change someone's life forever? In this message, we explore the incredible ripple effect of a single invitation—starting with Jesus saying “come and see,” leading to Andrew inviting Peter, and ultimately resulting in thousands coming to faith. Whether it's inviting someone to church, sharing your story, or simply saying “come with me,” God can use your obedience to transform lives in ways you may never fully see. One invitation could change everything!

What does it really take to walk in victory? In Joshua 1, God gives a clear roadmap for His people—not just for survival, but for victory. The same principles still apply today. Victory doesn't come from our strength alone, but from following God fully. This message unpacks the essential truths we need to live the life God has called us to—one marked by strength, courage, obedience, and His presence.

What does it mean to truly return to God—and what happens when you do? In Deuteronomy 30, we see a powerful picture of both God's sovereign grace and our responsibility to respond. God promises restoration to those who repent—not just outwardly, but with a genuine heart that seeks Him. No matter how far you've gone, God invites you back to a place of peace, joy, and purpose. But there's a choice to make. 

God's people have always been called to live differently—set apart, fully His, and faithful in a culture that pulls us the other way. This episode is a powerful reminder that God did not choose us because of our strength or goodness, but simply because He loves us and has redeemed us through His grace. If you've been struggling with compromise, identity, or feeling unworthy of being used by God, this message points back to the truth: you are chosen, treasured, and called to walk closely with Him.

This sermon reminds us that God's love is not based on our strength, worthiness, or accomplishments, but on His faithfulness, grace, and covenant love. You'll be encouraged to see that the same God who delivered and redeemed His people still calls His people to live differently today. If you've ever struggled to understand why God would love you, this message is a strong reminder: you are treasured by God, and that truth should change how you live.

In this message, we see both the seriousness of sin and the mercy of God. When the Israelites were bitten by fiery serpents, God provided one way of rescue — and that rescue points directly to Jesus Christ, who was lifted up so that all who look to Him in faith might be saved. This sermon is a clear and compelling reminder that salvation is not found in human effort, religion, or self-improvement, but in Christ alone. If you've ever wrestled with guilt, sin, or the question of how someone is truly saved, this message points us to the one answer God has provided.

What happens when we stop trusting God and start leaning on our own understanding? Israel's rebellion in the wilderness reminds us that unbelief does not leave us neutral—it shapes our decisions, impacts our future, and can even affect those who come behind us. Whether you are struggling with doubt, carrying the weight of past failures, or longing to lead your family in faith, this message points back to the hope, correction, and grace found in God's Word.

How often do we let fear, doubt, and what we see in front of us speak louder than what God has already said? In this message from Numbers 13–14, we're reminded that unbelief can keep us wandering when God is calling us to trust Him and move forward in faith. The giants were not Israel's greatest problem—unbelief was. This sermon challenges us to stop giving more weight to the opposition than to the promises of God, and to ask Him to strengthen our faith for whatever we are facing today.

Grace is more than the moment God saves us. In this message, Terry Fant shows how God's grace not only brings salvation, but also trains, corrects, and redirects us when we begin to drift from His will. Thank you for listening to the Truth For Today Podcast! If you'd like to learn more about this ministry, visit truthfortodayministries.org.

What does it really mean to “deconstruct” your faith? This episode challenges you to anchor your faith not in emotions or culture, but in something unchanging. We find that truth is not reconstructed, it's revealed.  If you've ever wrestled with doubt, questions, or your beliefs—this conversation is for you.  

In this episode, we explore what Jesus actually said about the end times in Matthew 24 and why believers are called to live with readiness, urgency, and peace instead of fear. Your life has a measure. How will you spend the time you have?

In this episode, Terry Fant is joined by Paul Young as they continue their conversation through Philippians 4. Together they explore how true peace and contentment come from more than positive thinking—it comes from a life that follows Christ in both belief and action. Thank you for listening to the Truth For Today Podcast! If this ministry has encouraged you, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about our mission, support the work through giving, or check out our available resources and merchandise. https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

Where does unbelief lead? In Numbers 14, the people of Israel stand at the edge of the Promised Land. God had promised them victory, yet they chose to trust their own understanding instead of trusting Him. That single decision led them into forty years of wandering in the wilderness. In this message, we explore the destination of unbelief. Unbelief doesn't simply mean a lack of faith—it often means trusting our own judgment more than God's Word. When we rely on ourselves instead of the Lord, it leads to frustration, loss, and missed opportunities. The challenge of this passage is simple but powerful: Will we trust our understanding, or will we trust God?

How much is enough? In Part 2 of this message from Numbers 11, we continue learning how discontentment can lead us away from God—and how true satisfaction is found in Him alone. Thank you for listening to the Truth For Today Podcast! If this ministry has encouraged you, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about our mission, support the work through giving, or check out our available resources and merchandise. https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

How much is enough? In Numbers 11, the people of Israel had the presence of God, His provision, and His daily care—yet they still complained and craved more. Their desire for something different led them into frustration, distorted their memories, and caused them to forget the goodness of God already in their midst.   In this message, we learn that unchecked desires can lead us into spiritual meltdowns. But the truth remains simple and powerful: God Himself is enough. When we learn to trust His provision, rest in His presence, and surrender our cravings to Him, we discover the contentment our hearts have been searching for all along.  

In this episode, Terry Fant and Harrell Riley discuss the powerful truth of Philippians 4:6–8 and how believers can live with peace instead of anxiety.   They explore how prayer, thanksgiving, and focusing our minds on what is true and good allows the peace of God to guard our hearts and minds in a chaotic world.     Special Thanks to Our Sponsors We are grateful for the businesses that support this podcast and help us continue sharing truth with more people. • Sawyer Construction • Mattress Firm • Bodry Automotive • Born Again Roofing & Remodeling • Marble Enterprise • Franklin Paving   Thank you for listening to Truth For Today with Terry Fant! 

In this episode, Terry sits down with Harrell Riley of HR Ministries to talk about unity in the church, finding peace in a chaotic world, and the powerful truths found in Philippians 4. Discover what it means to rejoice always, live with gentleness, and trust God instead of giving in to anxiety.   Thank you for listening to the Truth For Today Podcast! If this ministry has encouraged you, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about our mission, support the work through giving, or check out our available resources and merchandise. https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

Everything in life changes—our health, our strength, our relationships, even our passions. But Leviticus 26 reminds us of one unshakable truth: God does not change. Because He is faithful, three realities remain constant—obedience brings blessing, rebellion brings discipline, and repentance brings mercy. The question is not whether God will respond—but how far He will have to go to bring us back.

In this message from Leviticus 17–22, we discover that worship is far more than singing; it is any action or inaction that proves what God is worth to us. From the sanctity of blood to the call to holiness, God makes it clear that He alone defines how He is to be worshiped. Because He sanctifies, delivers, and adopts us, our only reasonable response is obedient, wholehearted worship.  

Is your view of God too small? In this episode, we revisit the holiness of God and wrestle with a question many believers overlook: have we reduced Him to something more comfortable and less reverent? Looking at Scripture, we're reminded that God is not casual, tame, or to be approached lightly. A right view of His holiness deepens our gratitude for His grace, and reshapes the way we live before Him.   Thank you for listening to the Truth For Today Podcast! If this ministry has encouraged you, we invite you to visit our website to learn more about our mission, support the work through giving, or check out our available resources and merchandise. https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

Are we majoring in the minors as parents? In this episode, Terry challenges families to slow down, seek first the Kingdom of God, and build homes centered on Christ rather than constant busyness. What we prioritize today shapes who our children become tomorrow.

In a culture driven by outrage and opinion, believers are called to something higher. In Part 2 of God Is Holy, we explore what it looks like to pursue holiness in our speech, our reactions, and our daily lives. The question isn't just “Is it sin?” — it's “Is it holy?” If you enjoy this content, please share it with others to help us expand our reach and impact more people!   For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

Failure doesn't have to be final. In Exodus 33, Israel stands in the aftermath of the golden calf—ashamed, exposed, and uncertain about God's presence. Yet in this “learning ground of failure,” we discover something powerful: God is full of grace and truth. He does not lower His standard, but He also does not abandon His people. Through repentance, mediation, and Moses' bold intercession, we see that real failure can lead to deeper worship, a hunger for God's presence, and a life set apart. The question is not whether we've failed—but what we learn in it. Will your failure push you away from God… or draw you closer?

God is holy — completely other and set apart. If He has called us into relationship with Himself, then our lives are meant to be holy too. This episode challenges us to stop asking “Is it sin?” and start asking, “Is it holy?”   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

What does waiting reveal about your heart? In this message, we're reminded that God not only deserves our worship, He demands it. When we grow impatient, we often attempt to take God's place, conform to culture, and justify compromise.

Praise is more than music, It's a response. When we truly see God's greatness, His forgiveness, His healing power, and His salvation, praise is revealed, not manufactured.   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org  

Praise is more than music—it's a spiritual weapon. Scripture shows us that praise is not passive or performative, but an active response that pushes back against both the enemy and our own flesh. When praise becomes more than a song, it strengthens our faith, prepares our hearts to receive God's Word, and helps us walk with trust in every season.

What should we do when life leaves us trapped between a rock and a hard place? This message walks through five anchoring truths that help us trust God in the middle of fear, uncertainty, and pressure. When life feels impossible, we are reminded that God is working for His glory and our good, and He alone is able to rescue, protect, and deliver His people.

Why should we follow God when the path feels unclear or difficult? In Exodus 13–14, we see that God leads His people out of bondage and into freedom, not always by the shortest route, but by the right one. This message reminds us that God rescues us, goes before us, knows the way we need to take, and ultimately leads us to victory. 

Do you ever feel disqualified by fear, failure, or what you think you lack?    This message explores how fear, hypotheticals, and perceived shortcomings often limit our obedience, while God's presence and power unlock unlimited potential. When God calls, He also equips, helps, and stays with us every step of the way.

What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayers the way we hoped? In this episode, we continue our discussion on "Even If" Faith, focusing on how to practically live this faith out in our lives.    Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org  

What can God do with a broken past, a hesitant heart, and an unlikely servant? In Exodus 3, God calls Moses from a burning bush and reveals timeless truths about who He is and how He works. This message walks through seven powerful lessons that remind us that every rescue begins with a cry for help, God is holy and personal, and He delights in using unlikely people for impossible missions. When we understand who God is—and who we are in Him—we can live the abundant life and walk confidently in His calling.

Life is full of adversity, but what if hardship is not meant to crush us, but to clarify us? In Job 42, we see how God uses suffering to give us a clearer picture of who He is and who we are. Through Job's response to God, this message reminds us that adversity reveals our dependence, deepens our understanding of God's character, and calls us to trust Him fully. God still rewards those who faithfully seek Him, even in the hardest seasons of life.

What do we do when God doesn't answer our prayers the way we hoped? In this message, we explore the difference between a “what if” faith that depends on outcomes and an “even if” faith that rests in who God is.    Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org  

From the very beginning, God designed leadership to be intentional, active, and grounded in obedience to Him. Through the story of Adam and Eve, we are challenged to take responsibility for the influence God has entrusted to us. This teaching calls us to lead with humility, courage, and a desire to glorify God.   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org

What does it really mean for God to be good when life is painful? In this episode, we walk through the story of Job to challenge our assumptions about what “good” looks like and who gets to define it. Rather than measuring God's goodness by our circumstances, we are reminded that God is always good, and He uses even the hardest moments to refine our faith and draw us closer to Him.

How can a sinful person ever be right before a Holy God? In Job 9, Job wrestles honestly with God's righteousness, power, and holiness, and comes to a stunning conclusion: we need a mediator. This message walks through Job's longing for someone to stand between God and man and shows how Jesus Christ ultimately fulfills that need.   Thank you for listening to the Truth for Today Podcast! For more content from Pastor Terry Fant, click the links below! www.youtube.com/@terryfant885 www.facebook.com/terry.fant.14 www.instagram.com/pastorterryfant https://www.truthfortodayministries.org