Truth for Today with Terry Fant

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  

What does real worship look like when life falls apart? In Job 1–2, we see that authentic worship is not suppressed by difficult circumstances. Through unimaginable loss, Job demonstrates that true worship loves the Giver more than the gifts, trusts God beyond understanding, and remains anchored in God's character rather than circumstances.   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

Jesus didn't command fasting, but He did expect it. In this episode, we unpack what biblical fasting really is, why it matters, and how it draws us closer to God through humility, intimacy, and obedience.     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 God's provision really look like? In Genesis 39, we follow Joseph through betrayal, temptation, false accusation, and imprisonment, and discover that God's provision is not defined by ease or comfort, but by His faithful presence. This message reminds us that God honors those who honor Him, even in the valley of temptation, and that His provision is never absent—even in the hardest places.

Neglecting one area of our lives often leads to struggle in others. We can easily forget that we are a whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and that health in each area matters. This teaching encourages us to steward our physical health, emotional well-being, and spiritual disciplines with wisdom and balance. Honoring God means giving thoughtful attention to every part of who He has created us to be.   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

Are the benefits of God's covenant earned by performance—or secured by promise? This message reveals a powerful truth: God's covenant blessings are based on His faithfulness, not our performance. As we study Jacob's encounter at Bethel, we're invited to respond to God's mercy with awe, remembrance, surrender, and a life marked by trust and generosity.

In this episode, Pastor Terry sits down with Tim Thoman to reflect on God's calling, the struggle before surrender, and the faithfulness of God through obedience. Tim shares his journey from childhood church involvement to wrestling with God's call into ministry, and ultimately raising the white flag in surrender. This conversation is an encouragement to anyone sensing God's direction but struggling to let go and trust Him fully!   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 this episode of Truth for Today, Pastor Terry is joined by student pastor Josiah Smith to discuss what it means to live as a faithful example, no matter your age. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:12, this conversation challenges the idea that youth equals immaturity and highlights the role of parents, churches, and discipleship in shaping godly character. This episode is an encouragement to call the next generation up, not water the standard down.   Thank you for listening to Truth For Today with Terry Fant! If you like this content, we encourage you to like and subscribe to our pages, and share this with your friends!

Our faith will be tested, but never without purpose. In this message from Genesis 22, we walk through Abraham's greatest test and discover what authentic faith really looks like. God tests our priorities, calls us to obedience, and reveals Himself as the God who provides. As Abraham trusted God with what mattered most, we are challenged to examine our own faith and surrender every boundary to the Lord who rewards obedience with blessing.

What happens when our good intentions turn into interference with God's plan? In this episode, we're reminded that God doesn't need our help to be faithful. Through the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar, this message challenges us to trust God's timing, resist the urge to force outcomes, and rest in the truth that God sees us, hears us, and remains faithful—even when waiting is hard.

What looks better isn't always what's best. Too often, we make decisions based on logic, comfort, or appearance instead of faith and obedience. In this message, we look at Lot's choice to pursue the “greener” land without ever asking God—and the lasting consequences that followed. This episode challenges us to trust the Lord's direction rather than our own understanding, and to watch how He makes our path straight.

What can the flood teach us about God, and about ourselves? In Genesis 6–9, we discover that while the heart of the problem is the human heart, God remains gracious, faithful, and committed to rescue those who trust Him. Through the story of Noah, we see a God who warns before He judges, provides a specific way of rescue, and keeps His covenant promises. This message reminds us that salvation is not earned, but received by faith—and that those who are rescued are called to live lives of worship, obedience, and trust in the faithfulness of God.

As we step into a new year, this episode encourages us to live with urgency, intention, and purpose. The Christian life is about pressing forward, not living in the past. From prayer and time in God's Word to commitment to the local church, this message offers practical direction for starting the year focused on what matters most. If you're looking to begin 2026 with clarity and faith, this episode helps set the course!   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 Jesus do with lukewarm faith? The heart of this message calls us to see ourselves clearly, repent of spiritual complacency, and respond to God with zealous love instead of lukewarm religion. Jesus stands at the door and knocks, not to condemn, but to invite us back into passionate, wholehearted relationship with Him.   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 this final episode of the year, we look to Philippians 3 and the words of the Apostle Paul, reminding us that none of us have arrived. We are all a work in progress. While it's wise to reflect on both our failures and our successes, we are not meant to live in either regret or past victories. As this year comes to a close, this episode invites us to pause, reflect, and reset our hearts before stepping into what's next.   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

Christmas is more than a moment, a memory, or a tradition. It's the story of God choosing to be with us. In this Christmas Day episode, Pastor Terry walks through the meaning of Immanuel—God with us. This message reminds us that Jesus didn't just come to be admired as a baby in a manger, but to live among us, show us who God truly is, and ultimately die so we could have access to Him. Because of Christ, the barrier has been removed, and believers are now the dwelling place of God's Spirit. If you feel weary, distracted, or searching this Christmas, this episode invites you to slow down and reflect on the greatest gift ever given: Immanuel, God with us.   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

This Christmas week, we're reminded that our lives are not random or accidental. We are divinely assigned by God! In this episode, we look at Mary's encounter in Luke 1 and discover how God delivers His assignments with purpose, power, and eternal impact.   As we slow down in the midst of a busy season, this message encourages us to recognize God's calling on our lives, trust His empowerment through the Holy Spirit, and respond with willing obedience. No matter where you are in your journey, God has an assignment for you — and He equips those He calls.   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 this Christmas message from Hebrews 10, we're reminded why God gave His Son and how that truth should change the way we live. Jesus came not only to forgive our sins, but to give us full access to God and a finished salvation. This message challenges us to move beyond routine faith and live differently in light of what Jesus has done. 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 happens when you read the Bible every day in the order it actually happened? In this episode of Truth for Today with Terry Fant, Terry is joined by L.D. and Lori Styron as they share how reading through the One Year Chronological Bible transformed their daily walk with God and strengthened their marriage. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the Bible or unsure where to start, this episode offers encouragement and a practical path forward!   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

Your words matter more than you think. In this episode, Terry and Gerald explore the powerful influence our words carry in everyday life. Drawing from James 3 and real-life experiences, they discuss how a single word can either discourage or build up, wound or heal. This conversation challenges us to be intentional with what we say in our marriages, families, churches, and workplaces, and to see encouragement as a calling. If you want to speak life in a world full of tension and negativity, this episode will encourage and equip you to do just that.   We are grateful for the support of today's sponsors — Mattress Firm and Born Again Roofing & Remodeling. Thank you for partnering with us!   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   SPONSOR LINKS https://www.bornagainroofing.com https://www.mattressfirm.com/en-us/stores/ms/richland/966311/    

Even the strongest believers and healthiest churches still need help from heaven. This message reminds us that God's people need spiritual wisdom, holy living, deeper knowledge of God, and supernatural strength — not just to survive hard situations and hard people, but to walk through them with joy. Healthy believers still need help, and that help has a name: Jesus.

From learning to slow down, to scheduling intentional family time, to discipling employees, and apologizing when you miss it, this episode is full of practical wisdom and real-life encouragement! If you want to grow as a spouse, parent, leader, or follower of Jesus, this conversation will speak right to you.   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     SPONSOR LINKS https://www.bornagainroofing.com

Christmas should be a season of peace, not pressure. In this message, Pastor Terry Fant walks through Luke 2 to show how the Prince of Peace came to calm our hearts, not overwhelm them. Slow down, breathe, and don't let Christmas steal the peace Jesus came to give.   A special thank-you to our sponsors—Bodry Automotive, Mattress Firm, Sawyer Custom Construction, and Born Again Roofing & Remodeling—for making this episode possible.   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     SPONSOR LINKS www.bodryautomotive.com www.sawyercustomconstruction.com https://www.bornagainroofing.com https://www.mattressfirm.com/en-us/stores/ms/richland/966311/    

We all face storms — some caused by others, some allowed by God, and some that we steer into ourselves. Acts 27 shows what happens when we ignore God's counsel and choose our own way… and the incredible faithfulness of God even in the middle of the chaos we created.   His mercy meets us in the mess, His presence steadies us in the waves, and His grace leads us home when we finally choose to trust Him.   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

Why does God allow hard, painful things into our lives? In this message from 2 Corinthians 12, we learn that the “thorn in the flesh” isn't punishment—it's grace.  While we constantly ask God to remove the hardship, He often gives us something better: the sustaining grace that is always enough.   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 today's episode of Truth for Today, Pastor Terry Fant sits down with David Dilmore, a man whose story reminds us that no matter where you start, you don't have to stay there. If you're feeling stuck, defeated, or unsure of how to move forward, this episode is a reminder of hope: Jesus can meet you right where you are, and He can take you somewhere new.   We are grateful for the support of today's sponsors—Bodry Automotive, Mattress Firm, Sawyer Custom Construction, and Born Again Roofing & Remodeling. Thank you for partnering with us!   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     SPONSOR LINKS www.bodryautomotive.com www.sawyercustomconstruction.com https://www.bornagainroofing.com https://www.mattressfirm.com/en-us/stores/ms/richland/966311/  

Romans 3 reminds us that no matter how hard we try, none of us can make ourselves right with God. We all miss the mark: even the “good” people. In this episode, Pastor Terry unpacks why our goodness can't save us, why we chase peace in all the wrong places, and how Jesus becomes our covering and our righteousness.   We're grateful for our friends at Born Again Roofing & Remodeling for sponsoring this episode! If you're in the Jackson area and need roofing or remodeling help, check them out at bornagainroofing.com.   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  

God's mercy deserves a reasonable response. In Romans 12, Paul shows us what that response looks like: offering ourselves fully to God, refusing to be shaped by the world, and allowing Him to transform our minds. Mercy means we don't get what we do deserve; grace means we receive what we don't deserve. When we understand the weight of both, the only reasonable response is a life surrendered to Christ and committed to using our gifts 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  

What do we really gain by being made right with God? Lean in as we discover eight unshakable truths that sustain us in every season of life. This message reminds us that when life gets tough, the reconciled keep going, because the benefits of belonging to Jesus are greater than anything this world can offer. 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 today's episode, Pastor Terry Fant sits down with two incredible young leaders — Josiah Smith and Madalynne Baxter — to talk about the challenges and opportunities of ministering to students in today's world. From overwhelming cultural pressure to the rise of influencers, technology, and comparison, this conversation dives deep into what the next generation is really facing and how the church can answer the call. If you're a parent, a leader, or someone who cares about the future of the church, this episode will encourage you, challenge you, and give you hope.

What does true thanksgiving look like after God heals us? Lean in as we walk through Luke 17 (the story of the ten lepers) and shows how faith, praise, and a life of daily gratitude should follow Christ's work in us. 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

In this message from 1 Corinthians 16:13, we are called to live the Christian life with intention and courage. Paul gives four clear commands: watch, stand firm in the faith, be brave, and be strong—reminding us that followers of Jesus don't drift into faithfulness; we pursue it with purpose. 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

Everyone longs to be loved — but not all love heals. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, Pastor Terry shows us the “more excellent way,” revealing what real, Christ-shaped love looks like. This kind of love is patient, kind, steady, and sacrificial… a love that doesn't quit, doesn't retaliate, and doesn't keep score. When the Holy Spirit works this love into our lives, it transforms how we treat people, how we respond to hurt, and how we reflect Jesus to the world.   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

Chaos is unavoidable, but it doesn't have to rule your heart. In this powerful message from 2 Thessalonians, we learn how believers can stay settled even when their world feels shaken. God has already given us everlasting consolation, good hope by grace, and the promise that He will continue to comfort and establish us. No matter what you're facing, you can stand fast because God is faithful.