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The Spiritual Treadmill and the Life of Grace Or Salvation: Our Two Identities Scott Kardash 19th July 2026 Introduction: Two Identities I named this talk "The Spiritual Treadmill and the Life of Grace," and today I want to contrast both of these. The song we heard talked about letting go. That represents the left-hand side... the treadmill that we're on. I had a little alternate title: "From Striving to Flow: Our Two Identities," because we all live out of two identities. It's a matter of moving from one identity, our old self, to our new self. In my view, that is in fact what salvation is all about. We have a bit of a different view of salvation which has been taught, particularly in the Western church. If we step back and think about it, what actually is the gospel? What is the good news? If someone asked you today, "What's the gospel? What's the good news?" your answer might be a bit different to what's commonly taught... or even preached... today. Let me give you an example, because some of us might have heard a version of it that goes a little bit like this: "God is sending you all to hell forever. Well, unless Jesus stops him, of course. And that's the good news." It's a caricature, obviously. No-one actually says it quite like that, but it's a little clip just to give you an example. It's a fear-based gospel presenting an angry God, not a God of love, but an angry and unforgiving God. Now, God tells us to forgive even our enemies, but this view says, no, God can't forgive. There's actually something wrong with this picture. The Impact of a Fear-Based Gospel I lived in Japan for three years. Some of you may know that Japan is only about 1% Christian. It's not because there haven't been missionaries going there; there have been. But it has something to do with the Japanese culture, and even the broader Asian culture, where they revere their ancestors. In fact, they have these ceremonies where they practice ancestor worship. When their ancestors were alive, they didn't hear this gospel, so they didn't know Jesus. For them to accept this modern Western gospel message is essentially to condemn all their ancestors to hell forever. So, it goes down like a bit of a lead balloon, as you can imagine. It's not well received. It can be experienced a little bit like this: picture Jesus knocking on the door of our heart... which is a misquote of Revelation 3:20... and the little guy inside saying, "Well, why should I let you in?" And Jesus replies, "Because of what I'll do to you if you don't." It comes across a bit like a threat. Where is this loving God that we're talking about? I think it's a complete distortion of what the gospel actually is. Paul's Gospel to the Gentiles If we look at Paul the apostle, his job was to go and preach the gospel to the Gentiles. Jesus preached to the Jews... His mission was for the Jews first, then the Gentiles. So Paul went and preached to the Gentiles. Not many people realise that Paul didn't even mention the word "hell." He didn't even mention it. He wrote most of the New Testament and didn't mention the word hell. He talked about judgment, and Jesus did warn the Jews about Gehenna... which is a physical place outside Jerusalem with a very shady past... and he talked about outer darkness, and John warned about the lake of fire. Paul... I'm sure he will cover the lake of fire in his upcoming Revelation series if he hasn't already, and talk more about its purpose. But there's a good example in Acts 17 where Paul is preaching on Mars Hill. You might remember when he talks to the men of Athens. He doesn't go up there and say, "Turn or burn forever." He doesn't say that. He says, and I'll quote, "God is not far from each one of us, for we are all God's offspring. The times of ignorance God overlooked. God now commands all men everywhere to repent"... which means to turn to him. "He has appointed a day in which He will be judging the habitable earth in righteousness by a man he has appointed"... which is Jesus. And listen to this: "...offering faith to all by raising him from the dead." I want to pick up on this phrase later... "offering faith to all." This is something very much in line with what Paul's been talking about. The Modern Transactional View vs. True Transformation The common, modern-day process of salvation goes something like this: you'll likely begin with a prayer. More often than not, before you know what's happening, you'll be asked to pray at the end of a meeting. You'll be asked to "repeat after me" and just say these words. The words might include a declaration of future repentance, but that's optional. But repentance isn't something we say we will do; repentance is something we do. It's not a verbal promise, it's an action. Once you say this prayer, you're then deemed to be saved. People will ask, "When were you saved?" and you'll say, "Well, I was saved on the day I said that prayer." It's a very common view, presenting salvation as a finishing point rather than a starting point. What I want to put to you today is that making that declaration is actually just the starting point. Here is a bit of a challenge. The proposition is: to be saved from hell, you say this prayer, and you're now saved from eternal punishment. Try to find a passage in the Bible that talks about hell where this is the criteria for not going there. It's pretty hard to find. I can tell you the passages that talk about hell don't talk about some sort of verbal declaration. Under that view, salvation becomes a legal transaction where God is now obliged not to send you to hell forever. You were just lucky enough to find the legal loophole before you died, whilst most won't find it. Unfortunately, this can lead to an attitude that sin doesn't matter, or "cheap grace," as it's known. Some of the most devastating moral failures occur in church leadership and congregations. I suspect this kind of mindset contributes to the problem. People think, "I said the prayer, I'm saved, I'm not going to hell, so what does it matter?" Sin does matter, because it damages us and it damages the people around us. As we will see later, it's evidence that we're operating out of the wrong, false identity. Unpacking John 3:16 and Perishing Here's the classic "ticket to heaven" verse, John 3:16. We can probably all recite it: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only son, that everyone who is believing in him should not perish but have eternal life." A couple of things here. "Believing" is the translation, but Paul would have covered pistis with you... to have faith. It's talking about having faith. It's not a matter of, "Did I believe hard enough so that I'm not going to perish?" No, it's about having faith. Paul has talked about having faith in Christ to allow the faith of Christ to flow. People often conflate perishing with judgment and eternal punishment. But actually, this word "perish" in the Greek is apollumi. It's the exact same word used for "lost" in the stories of the lost coin, the lost sheep, and the prodigal son. It doesn't mean "destroyed beyond existence" or "beyond redemption." In Luke 15, which contains those three parables, the father of the prodigal son says, "Listen to this: my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost"... was perishing, same word... "and is found." To perish doesn't mean to cease to exist. People often conflate judgment with perishing and endless punishment in hell without any hope of redemption. But we're talking about God's righteous judgment, and God's judgment always has a righteous purpose. What is Eternal Life? What is eternal life? The picture many of us have had is sitting on a cloud in heaven playing a harp, thinking, "What am I going to do for the rest of eternity? Will it get boring?" Well, actually, your eternal destiny isn't up in heaven. Where is it, Zara? Where will we be eternally? Zara: New Jerusalem. Speaker: New Jerusalem, exactly... the new earth. Our destiny is actually here. Jesus will return here as King. Heaven is just a waiting room until he returns. We're not going to stay up there forever sitting on a cloud playing a harp; that is a waiting room. Fortunately, Jesus defined eternal life for us. He said, "This is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent." So, eternal life is not about the length of time. We have this Western mentality that eternal life means a long period of existing alive. No, it's about the quality of life. It's about knowing God. The word "eternal" is actually translated from the Greek term aionios, which means "of an age." It doesn't inherently mean endless. But when it got translated into Latin... which is where a lot of Western doctrine comes from... the Latin word used really did mean endless eternity. We've lost some of the nuances of the original language in our English translations. It is an age of life where God is the source of our life. In Jesus' view, salvation stops being a transaction to avoid punishment and becomes the process we go through to know God and experience this life. Salvation isn't just a one-time event or a prayer; it's a process. The Post-Pentecost Reality I think this leads to one of the most startling verses in the Bible. How can we actually know God? Paul tells the Corinthian church that he who is joined to the Lord becomes one spirit with him. That's quite amazing. When did this become possible? It only became possible at a certain period of human history: after Pentecost. God said, "I will pour out my spirit on all flesh." We now have the Holy Spirit. Prior to Pentecost, they didn't have the indwelling Holy Spirit in the same way; they were dealing with rules, regulations, and laws to try to be good or obedient enough. After Pentecost, we are equipped with the Holy Spirit for a transformation process. We're moving way beyond the concept of just wanting to escape punishment or go to heaven forever. We're talking about a total transformation. Does anybody remember what I presented last time? It was in November last year. It's all right, because I didn't remember either! Yes, Barbara? Do we have an award for Barbara? Very good, Barbara. Paul and I did a series on the Ten Commandments, and the summary was about living by the law... what they used to have to do to live up to those commandments. Today, we flip those commandments completely through the Holy Spirit into a transformed life. Instead of "don't steal," it becomes "be a generous giver." Everything is flipped from "don't do this" to "do the opposite." That is the transformed life available to us because we have the Holy Spirit, the spirit that heals and reshapes us. The Three Dimensions of Salvation Today I want to build upon that concept and pick up on some of the things Paul has been talking about recently. I'll reuse one chart from my last talk, which highlights the fact that we are spirit, soul, and body. * Our spirit has been saved in the past... Jesus accomplished that for us. * Our soul is being saved now... that is present tense, and that's what the healing of the soul is all about. It's the ongoing transformation process. * Our body will be saved at the resurrection, when we receive our new bodies. That is the complete salvation process from soup to nuts. To say "I was saved on this date"... well, okay, but that was just the beginning of the journey. The Two Operating Systems: Striving vs. Dependence We live in a culture obsessed with life hacks and self-optimisation. It's incredibly easy to drag this exhausting striving straight into our walk with God, treating holiness as a behavioural self-improvement project. Does that sound familiar? I know kids who are on their devices all the time, with constant, on-demand entertainment. They never have a chance to get bored. I tell them that boredom is a necessary ingredient for creativity. If you're constantly receiving input, you can't be creative because there's no space for it. We can get trapped in the exact same exhausting treadmill... like a hamster wheel... where we're striving to be better and trying to fix our flaws. "Oh, I keep doing this and I need to stop." It becomes exhausting. We are running on the wheel but getting nowhere. Why does that happen? Because we operate out of two distinct operating systems. The first is the system of self-reliance. Picture a rigid, geometric tree of self-reliance, which represents the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil in the Garden. On the other side, we have the flowing tree of dependence. As believers, we often operate out of both, but the goal of salvation is to shift from the left to the right. Living out of the system of dependence results in an organic union and spontaneous fruit, modelling Jesus, who only did what he saw the Father doing. But dependence requires trust... or believing loyalty. It's much harder for us to let go, like the song was saying, and trust. We'd rather be self-dependent and ensure everything is controlled. Andrew was talking about OCD earlier, and that is essentially a striving to control everything around us. We need to let go. I call the system on the left the "old self." I couldn't think of a name for the one on the right at first. What could the one on the right be called? The "new self." Okay, that's a good label! Crucifixion, Not Rehabilitation Looking at the old self, it cannot be upgraded or rehabilitated; it must be crucified. That is a pretty startling statement. When we operate out of the old self... which the Bible often refers to as the flesh... trying to fix it is like trying to dress up a corpse to make it look good. Our old self must die so our new self can live. There is no resurrection without crucifixion. We have to die first before we can be born again. We all go through two births and two deaths. We are born physically and we die physically. We also have to die spiritually to be born again spiritually. Everybody will go through this process at some point. Paul talks about this specifically in Galatians 2:20: "I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." Notice he says, "I have been crucified." It's past tense and decisive. Paul talked in one of his recent sermons about this being ontologically true... it is objectively true. It's just that it is often hidden from us, or we fail to acknowledge it. The old system is finished. The old self has been put to death, and we have a new source of life. It is Christ living in us, requiring a present and continuous dependence... a believing loyalty. You can see the echoes of John 3:16 rephrased here: living by faith in the Son of God who loved us. Dead people don't require a more rigorous rule book; they lack the capacity to be resuscitated. When someone dies physically, their body is still there, but their life force... their spirit... is gone. You cannot rehabilitate a corpse. It is an error to think we can reform the old man. We see many religions trying to do exactly that... trying to perform better, strive harder, and follow rules. That's the old man. We don't need a rehabilitation programme to dress up a corpse; we require an entirely different kind of life. As Paul says in Ephesians 2, we were dead in our trespasses. We need to shift from a corrupted identity to an entirely new species. On the left, you have a protective castle driven by self-protection, hiding, performance, and control, cut off from the primal source of life. Who is that primal source? Jesus. He is sustaining us all right now. There is nothing about us that he doesn't actively sustain, but we need that spiritual awakening. The model on the right is a creation model, not an evolutionary upgrade of the old flesh. It's a complete paradigm shift. The old self has to die. As Paul told the Corinthians: "If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come." The Faith of Christ Let's talk about our faith allowing Christ's faith to flow. Paul previously shared a crude diagram of this, which I've significantly improved, and I'll let him use it whenever he wants! He'll probably listen to this recording, so I'm sure he'll follow up. In modern translations, many verses are translated as faith in Christ rather than the faith of Christ. That comes down to the theological bias of the translators. Every translation acts like a tightly worded commentary. Because there are far more English words than Greek words, they have to choose the word that fits their doctrine. If they believe it's purely your personal faith in Christ doing the heavy lifting, they will translate the phrase pistis Christou that way. But it is actually the faith of Christ. Remember what Paul said to the men of Athens: Jesus is "offering faith to all." Paul was saying this to Gentiles who knew nothing about Jesus until Paul opened his mouth. The faith of Christ is the very environment of God's grace. Our faith in Christ is simply the valve. It allows God's faith to anchor us and his Spirit to flow into our spirit, connecting with our soul. Our soul then becomes the expression of our spirit. Relational authenticity and believing loyalty to our King is what biblical faith is all about. The proclamation of the gospel originally meant the declaration of a new King. That's the good news: we have a new King, so swear allegiance to Him. Isaiah 45 says: "By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance." That is the end state God saw for humanity. It's not forced submission; it's a voluntary allegiance once everyone finally sees who the King of the cosmos actually is. As Paul writes in Corinthians, once all that is done and Jesus has reconciled the world to himself, he hands the kingdom back to God the Father. That is the ultimate end of the story, where God is "all in all"... all things in all people. In Revelation, you see people in the lake of fire, but that isn't the final chapter. The end of the story is when God becomes all in all. Inside-Out Transformation As Peter Carbless would say, when we're "fair dinkum" with God, we step out of the anxiety of daily performance reviews. (I like using Peter for Australian slang because he's Greek... it's a nice flip, he should be teaching us Greek instead of Aussie English!) Under the old operating system, we try to improve our quality of being through an upward movement. We try to set external boundaries and learn rules, hoping they will eventually change our heart. That's the Ten Commandments approach. You use the rules to manage behaviour. I tell my kids they have to wake up early, so they set an alarm. Zara had to work at 6:00 this morning at the bakery. Her alarm went off, and what did she do? Went straight back to sleep! She was operating under a rule. She didn't set the alarm because she passionately wanted to wake up; she set it because she had to. The alarm clock became the rigid focus. She wasn't responding to the internal reality of needing to be at the bakery. God works the exact opposite way. The old man works from the rules upward. God starts at the very top: the quality of being. He begins with an internal infusion of divine life. He joins his Spirit to our spirit. How do we access this? We turn the valve of faith. That transformation then affects our principles. We receive a new nature that naturally understands God's ways, and the external boundaries become completely obvious. We want to do what is right because our core identity has changed, not because we're managed by a checklist. Sin management attempts to fix the perimeter to heal the core. God heals the core, and the perimeter naturally aligns. True Fruit vs. Dead Works Let's talk about works. People often say, "I'm a good person." But who is actually good? No-one. We can manufacture good actions out of self-reliance, but they are still dead works. Who is truly good? Jesus. We could copy his actions perfectly, but if they come out of the old self, they are just forced labour. True good works are a natural fruit blossoming out of our new life in him. We become his masterpiece. Galatians 5:22 says: "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit." We can exhibit nice attributes from either operating system, but the source is what matters. If they come out of the old man, they are dead works. This is why the author of Hebrews talks about "repentance from dead works." It's not just repenting of obviously bad things; it's repenting of the good things we tried to manufacture out of our own fleshly identity. Summary of the Framework To pull this framework together, let's contrast the two systems: The Old Man (Flesh) The New Man (Spirit) Self-protective castle New creation & resurrection life Performance-led striving Absolute rest & conjoined union Adam (Dust of the earth) Christ (The life-giving spirit) Pre-Pentecost (External law) Post-Pentecost (Indwelling Spirit) Damaged, unhealed soul Healed, transformed soul False identity / Dead works True identity / Fruit of the Spirit When we operate out of the new man, our desires naturally become his desires. Instead of praying for a new model Porsche because our current one is out of date, we pray into his desires. That's what the Lord's Prayer is all about. We all have a damaged soul that needs healing. This transition from a damaged soul to a healed soul is what the present process of salvation is. We often believe a false identity ("This is just who I am, I can't help it"), but we need to move into our true identity in him. I have gathered a lot of scripture that maps this out, and I'll share the slides later. Please be like a Berean: don't just accept what someone says from a pulpit. Check the scriptures to see if these things map out accurately. Look at Ephesians 4, which tells us to put off the old self, renew our minds, and put on the new self. Scripture is full of this paradigm. It is completely different from simply saying a sinner's prayer and assuming you're completely done. This is a call to total transformation. Application: Presence Prayer How do we apply these principles? We begin with presence prayer. Paul recently put up a brilliant six-episode series on the Uncreated YouTube channel about this. The goal of presence prayer is to restore us to the exact purpose for which we were created: full communion with God. Jesus prayed, "That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be in us." That is full, beautiful integration. Our primary responsibility is simply to open the valve of faith and allow the life of Christ to flow. When you notice yourself slipping into striving, stop. Take a physical breath, open your lungs, and receive his grace like oxygen. To close, I'll share the Peter Carbless translation of Romans 5: "Therefore, since we have all of our ducks in a row because we are fair dinkum with God, we have peace with God. We stand and we rejoice in the hope and glory of God." That is what salvation is all about. It's not a transaction you did once at the back of a church building years ago. My mother used to get up at 3:00 am and sit in a small study chair. Sometimes she had a Bible on her lap, sometimes she didn't. I'd come home at all hours, see her there, and ask, "What are you doing? Are you praying?" She would always say, "No, I'm just waiting on the Lord." She didn't have a laundry list of demands. She was simply waiting on the Lord actively and deliberately. That is what presence prayer is. Closing Prayer Let's pray. Lord, bring us into the full communication and organic union for which we were created—the secure reality where we are already seated together with you in finished victory and absolute rest. We simply thank you as we permit your life to flow through us, naturally growing your beautiful fruit and transforming us into a healing presence for everyone around us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

On today's episode, we discuss whether a quiet spiritual revival is emerging among young men, and how their search for meaning is drawing them back toward Christianity—especially the Catholic and charismatic traditions. The hosts describe a generation raised on secularism, postmodernism, and feminist messaging now rejecting “death cult” politics and cultural emptiness in favor of church community, disciplined faith, and serious theological thinkers like Aquinas, Chesterton, Augustine, and C.S. Lewis. They highlight practical pathways into this renewed faith, from daily Bible reading (aided by AI tools), to influencers such as Father Mike Schmitz, Joe Rogan's reported church attendance, and Russell Brand's dramatic conversion and baptism in the Jordan. The conversation also explores the boom in faith-centered films and series—including The Chosen, the David dramas, and The Most Reluctant Convert—as both helpful narrative entry points and works that still require Berean-style discernment against subtle distortions. Throughout, they frame modern ideologies like communism, radical feminism, and “new age” spirituality as corrosive alternatives to the Biblical vision of family, vocation, moral responsibility, and hope, urging listeners to seek truth at the source in Scripture and solid Christian teaching. Don't miss it!

1 For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 4 Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus. 27 When the seven days were almost completed,…

On today’s edition on SUFTT, Tim and Mary take a look at the topics du jour that help the listener see that there is so much they are not hearing about. Believers have a choice to make with every passing day and headline, what will we believe about what we have heard? How does the Scripture address it?  Do we have the whole picture? A godly worldview implies that there will be a testing of the spirits and the ongoing action of being a Berean, and when it comes to the news, training ourselves to read between the lines. Today we talk about the Iran deal; with most news commentaries coming against Trump, is there something we are not considering? Not everyone thinks it is a bad deal. We also look at the latest on Fauci, RSV vaccine experiments in the 1960s, and the replacement of Keir Starmer – good, bad or same? Sometimes we subtly believe half truths innocently, but are we also refusing truth at the same time? Proceed with caution here in 2026.

In this episode of The Way We See It, Pastor Alex Bryant sits down with Dr. Mario Duque, Dean of the School of Berean at Global University, for a candid conversation about immigration, citizenship, and the American Dream. Dr. Duque shares his family's powerful journey as refugees fleeing Cuba and the challenges they faced on their path to becoming American citizens. Along the way, he helps clarify the important differences between refugees, immigrants, and illegal immigration. The conversation also explores America's current immigration challenges and Dr. Duque's four-point plan for addressing the illegal immigration crisis in a way that is both compassionate and practical. This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on one of the most important issues facing our nation today. #TWWSI, #MarioDuque, #Immigration, #Refugees, #AmericanDream, #LegalImmigration, #FaithAndCulture, #Citizenship, #Leadership, #PastorAlexBryant, #TheWayWeSeeIt

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the Iran cease fire deal. Will this deal get done?  What is the true reality of this war between Israel and Iran? It goes deeper than people think (theologically).  Also, the real reason why the LGBTQ+ cult celebrate "pride" month.  Lastly, Happy Father's Day!  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on June 20, 2026

On today’s edition of SUFTT, we review what it means to be a Berean, as outlined in Acts 17. When Paul was preaching Christ to the Thessalonian Jews, he also had the attention of the Greeks in attendance at the synagogue. Greeks often attended in those early days of the church because they weren’t interested in the rampant paganism, but opted instead to hear about the Jewish Messiah. While the Jews weren’t interested in having their traditional boat rocked, the Greeks of Berea were considered more noble because they were critical thinkers and sought to search the Old Testament daily to see if what Paul said was true, and many got saved. Today we use that context to talk about the ways the church must be Bereans as well – critical thinkers – when it comes to understanding and believing God about Israel and about prophecy. Churches that don’t teach prophecy, which permeates both old and New Testament, are not being Bereans. The challenge to filter everything we hear, every day by the Word of God may require time and diligence but it is of the utmost importance.

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain talk about California's election integrity and what is happening in these latest elections.  Is there fraud involved? Are they legit elections?  Also, a deep dive into the SBC's motion (by Dr. Albert Mohler) to vote on an amendment to ban women pastors.  In other words maintaining a biblical view of the office of overseer.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on June 16, 2026

In the final episode of the Mass Deception series, host Jeff Shepherd pulls back the curtain on a single, ancient lie that has infiltrated the church: the subtle promise that "you will become like God." This episode traces that deception from the Garden of Eden through the temptations of Jesus and into modern movements, showing how Satan takes God's truth, adds a small twist, and creates a devastating illusion. Topics covered include a close reading of the serpent's temptation, Jesus' responses in the wilderness, the mechanics of spiritual deception, and modern examples such as the “little God” doctrine and the seven mountains mandate. Jeff contrasts these distortions with clear biblical teaching, citing John 1:1, 14 and Isaiah 43:10, and explains how Scripture consistently points to Jesus as the eternal Son who became flesh, died for our sins, rose again, and will return as King. Key points include the pattern of taking true statements and inverting their meaning, the test to discern truth from counterfeit ("Would I sing or declare this standing in God's throne room?"), and encouragement for sincere seekers: God still meets those who pursue the real Jesus. Jeff emphasizes being a Berean—searching the Scriptures daily—so counterfeit teachings become obvious. Guests: solo presentation by Jeff Shepard (no guests). Expect a clear, biblical call to stand firm in the real Jesus, practical criteria for evaluating teachings and experiences, and a passionate invitation to love God, love your neighbor, and make a difference in your community. The episode closes with a call to like, comment, share, and subscribe so listeners can continue to grow in discernment. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. Please like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

Host Jeff Shepherd pulls together this series' findings in a single, urgent episode exposing the modern movement reshaping many churches worldwide. He traces the deception from historic occult influences through 20th-century metaphysical teachers into contemporary charismatic and prosperity networks, and identifies the movement known as the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) as its active expression today. Topics covered include the NAR's dominionist and "seven mountains" theology, the idea of kenosis and the 'little gods' doctrine that diminishes Christ's eternal deity, extra-biblical practices such as portals, courts in heaven, and strategic spiritual warfare, and how apostolic and prophetic authority is used to elevate new revelations above Scripture. Jeff outlines how these teachings have quietly spread through pulpits, conferences, ministries, and media, and why many well-known leaders and sincere believers have been drawn in. Key scriptural warnings are highlighted—Jesus' caution in Matthew 24 and Paul's exhortations in 1 Timothy and 2 Timothy—showing the biblical basis for concern. The episode emphasizes the danger of swapping sound doctrine for experiential spirituality that tickles the ears, and clarifies the biblical hope: the true Jesus is the eternal Son who will return to establish His kingdom, not a kingdom we must build first. Guest/Host: Jeff Shepard. Key takeaways include testing every teaching against Scripture, being a Berean, recognizing how pervasive the influence of NAR and similar movements has become, and returning attention to the historic, saving work of Jesus. The episode closes with a pastoral call to love God, family, and neighbor, and to remain rooted in the unchanging Word of God. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. ZPlease like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

Hello, I'm Jeff Shepard. Welcome back. We have reached part 9 of 10 in this series. Over the past several episodes, we have traced one single lie from the Garden of Eden through every layer of deception that has entered the church. You will be like God. We saw how Helena Blavatsky and Alice Bailey laid the occult foundation. We examined Azusa Street and the Ladder Rain movement, where signs and wonders were mixed with chaos, extra-biblical revelations, and the elevation of man. Then we heard modern teachers openly declare that we are little gods, that Jesus was not fully God until his baptism or resurrection, and that we can ascend to the same level. Today, we pull it all together and look at the modern expression, the Seven Mountain Mandate and the not-so-secret New World Order Church. The Seven Mountain Mandate teaches that the church must take dominion over seven spheres, or mountains, of society, the government, media, education, business, family, religion, and arts and entertainment, and build the kingdom of God on earth before Jesus can return. Lance Wallnau, one of the leading voices of this teaching, explains it this way. There are seven molders of culture. He who could take those kingdoms could take the harvest of nations. These seven fields of influence can literally shape the agenda that forms nations. Johnny Enloe, in his book The Seven Mountain Prophecy, takes it even further. The father says to the son, once you have purchased redemption, you will remain up there as the head and your body on earth will crush your enemies. Your body, in fact, will not be a beautiful bride until she has accomplished this by crushing Satan. This is dominionism and Kingdom Now theology in action. The church is called to conquer and rule the nation so Jesus can finally return. It sounds spiritual, it sounds victorious, but it directly contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture. Jesus himself said in Matthew 24, 4-5, See to it that no one misleads you. For many will come in my name saying, I am the Christ, and they will mislead many. The Apostle Paul warned in 1 Timothy 4-1, but the Spirit explicitly says that in later times some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons. And in 2 Timothy 4, 3-4, For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but wanting to have their ears tickled, they will accumulate for themselves teachers in accordance to their own desires, and will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths. Revelation makes it plain, Jesus brings his kingdom when he returns. We are not called to build it for him. We are called to be faithful witnesses, to make disciples of individuals, and to live as salt and light in a fallen world until he comes. Even in the middle of all this mixture, God is still there for anyone who is genuinely seeking the real Jesus, the eternal Son of God who became flesh, died for our sins, rose again, and is coming back as King. He meets sincere seekers wherever they are. But we are commanded to test everything. We cannot accept teachers who deny the deity of Christ, who call us little gods, or who say we must conquer the nations before Jesus returns. The focus must remain on the unchanging word of God. Be a Berean. Search the scriptures daily. Do not let anyone, no matter how famous or how many miracles they claim to pull you away from the truth that Jesus is Lord, fully God, and fully man, and that salvation is found in Him alone. I'm Jeff Shepard. This series has been about exposing the subtle shift so you will not be deceived. Next episode, we conclude with Part 10. I ask that you share this series with other believers, church leaders, and loved ones. Also, make sure to like each episode and subscribe. In the meantime, remember to love the one true God with all your heart, love your family, love your neighbor as yourself, and make a difference in your community. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. Please like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

Host Jeff Shepherd explores the complex legacy of the Azusa Street Revival in this episode, beginning with powerful testimony from two people who, as children, received lasting healings — one from deafness and one from tuberculosis — that endured for seventy years. These testimonies anchor the program's repeated point: God still heals, even amid flawed movements and confused leadership. The episode traces historical roots leading to Azusa Street, profiling Frank W. Sanford and his commune at Shiloh, Charles Fox Parham and his Bethel school (including his teachings that tongues were the sole evidence of the Spirit and his emphasis on divine healing), and William Seymour, the Black preacher who became the central figure at Azusa Street in 1906. Shepard reviews both contemporary praise for Azusa's miracles and sharp criticisms from respected Bible teachers who described chaos, occult influences, and moral failures within and around the meetings. Key topics include eyewitness accounts of extraordinary phenomena and disorder at Azusa, comparisons to later movements such as the Toronto Blessing, and the author's contention that many of these manifestations resemble the Kundalini or serpent energy rather than healthy fruit of the Holy Spirit. Scriptural framing is applied using Deuteronomy 18:9–12 and 1 Corinthians 12: the program affirms that spiritual gifts like healing and miracles are real, but warns that signs and wonders without faithful Word ministry invite deception. Shepard emphasizes discernment: genuine moves of God can be infiltrated by counterfeit spirits, and believers must test everything by Scripture, adopt a Berean spirit, and hold fast to the person of Jesus. The episode balances testimony of authentic miracles with sober historical critique and practical application: search the Scriptures daily, know the real Jesus, and remain anchored in the unchanging Word to avoid being deceived. Listeners can expect history, firsthand testimony, doctrinal analysis, and pastoral exhortation on how to recognize true revival versus imitation, all delivered with a call to love God, love family, and make a godly difference in the community. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. ZPlease like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

Send us Fan MailIn this video, Dr. R. L. Solberg carefully examines Tom Bradford's teaching on the Trinity and compares it to the teaching of Scripture. Bradford argues that the traditional doctrine of the Trinity developed later in church history and does not accurately reflect the biblical picture of God. But is that claim supported by the Bible?We'll examine key passages from both the Old and New Testaments, explore what Christians have historically meant by the doctrine of the Trinity, and test Bradford's claims against the biblical text itself. Along the way, we'll discuss the deity of Christ, the eternal Sonship of Jesus, the incarnation, adoptionism, modalism, and why precise theological language matters.This study is not about attacking people. It's about following the Berean principle of testing every teaching against Scripture.LinksMr. Bradford's Full TeachingIs the Trinity taught in the Bible and why does it matter? (From Dr. Solberg)Is Jesus God? (From Dr. Solberg)Topics Covered in this EpisodeIs the Trinity taught in the Bible?Did the early church invent the Trinity?Is Jesus eternally the Son of God?What is adoptionism?Does Tom Bradford's teaching align with Scripture?Biblical evidence for the deity of ChristFather, Son, and Holy Spirit in the New TestamentCommon misunderstandings about Trinitarian theologyChapters00:00 Introduction05:13 The Early Church & the Trinity14:09 The Three Person Concept19:34 The Deity of Christ45:33 What does the Doctrine of the Trinity teach?Whether you're exploring Christianity, wrestling with questions about the Trinity, or evaluating Bradford's teaching for yourself, I hope this study helps you think carefully and biblically about one of the most important doctrines of the Christian faith.Scripture discussed: Genesis 1, Genesis 3:15, Isaiah 9:6, John 1, John 8, Matthew 28:19, Philippians 2, Hebrews 1–2, and more.#Trinity#christiandoctrine#apologetics#heresies#theologySUPPORT OUR MINISTRYhttps://TheBiblicalRoots.org/support (Thank you!)OUR LINKShttps://linktr.ee/thebiblicalroots

In this episode (Mass Deception Part 3), host Jeff Shepherd continues the series by tracing how Helena Blavatsky's theosophical foundation was expanded and operationalized by her protege Alice Bailey. Shepard outlines Bailey's life, her channeling of “the Tibetan,” the founding of Lucifer Publishing (later Lucis Trust), and the organization's stated goal of preparing the way for a coming world illumination — a plan Bailey explicitly linked to influencing the Christian church. The episode explains Bailey's strategy for infiltrating Christianity: retain Christian language in public worship while replacing core doctrine with occult teaching. Shepard reads and examines Bailey's explicit 10-point plan to remake society and subvert the church — including removing prayer from schools, weakening parental authority, undermining the traditional family, normalizing abortion and divorce, promoting homosexuality through entertainment, debasing art, and using media and government pressure to create a one-world interfaith movement — and urges listeners to test these items against Scripture. Shepard also introduces Bailey's metaphysical system, including the Seven Rays and a false trinity that promises self-deification through the chakras, and links those ideas to modern religious currents such as the I Am movement, strands of Word of Faith teaching, and elements of the New Apostolic Reformation. Key biblical contrasts and scriptures are cited to show how these teachings diverge from orthodox Christianity. The host provides pastoral encouragement to anyone wrestling with these influences: if you seek the real Jesus, God meets you where you are, and the call is to be a Berean — examine the Scriptures yourself. Shepard warns about the subtlety of the deception, how it can appear as love and unity, and previews the next episode, which will examine concrete examples of how Bailey's agenda has already entered the modern church and identify specific movements carrying it forward. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically? Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the F

Join host Jeff Shepherd in the opening episode of the series "Mass Deception: The Antichrist Plan for the Church." In this episode Jeff explains the advance toward a one-world church, examines different religions and belief systems, and highlights the surprising commonalities that are being deliberately promoted in our time. He outlines the enemy's strategy of taking truths and twisting them just enough to lead sincere believers off course. Jeff presents clear evidence rather than speculation, showing how subtle, almost invisible deceptions are designed to look close enough to the truth to mislead many. He draws on biblical warnings — including Paul's caution that Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light and Jesus' prediction that false Christs and false prophets will arise — to frame the spiritual danger behind these shifts. In the spirit of transparency, Jeff shares his personal convictions and acknowledges past teachings he has reexamined and corrected after returning to Scripture. He invites listeners to follow the Berean example: test everything against God's Word and search the Scriptures daily. What to expect from the series: subsequent messages will pull back the curtain on several areas of mass deception working inside and around the Church, sharpen discernment, and equip listeners to stand firm in the truth. The focus will be on spiritual realities that precede and influence physical developments, because eternal outcomes are at stake. Listen to this episode to understand the opening case for why a unified, deceptive spiritual movement is forming, and to prepare for deeper, evidence-based examination in future episodes. Let's seek truth together and pursue the revelation of the glory of Jesus Christ. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically? Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the F

In the premiere episode of the series "Mass Deception, the Antichrist Plan for the Church," host Jeff Shepherd examines the emerging advance toward a one-world religion. Shepherd lays out his theological perspective and walks listeners through how various belief systems — including Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and occult practices — increasingly share a common promise: the idea that humanity can become God-like and is waiting for a coming leader. He connects modern spiritual language (ascension, higher consciousness, third eye, crown activation) to the ancient serpent spirit (kundalini) and shows how those themes echo Lucifer's boast in Isaiah 14. The episode reviews key biblical texts and ministry principles (Ephesians 4:11–12; 1 Corinthians 12:4–11; Matthew 9:37–38; Matthew 24:4–5) and explains how Satan imitates genuine gifts and miracles to create confusion inside the church. Shepard shares a personal correction of earlier teachings about a massive end-time harvest and explains why a careful reading of Scripture points to a great falling away instead. He demonstrates how the enemy mixes truth with subtle lies, using counterfeit spiritual language to draw believers toward a unified, deceptive platform. Listeners will hear practical exhortation: test everything against Scripture, adopt a Berean mindset, and discern spirit-led gifts from counterfeit manifestations. The episode warns that many sincere Christians are unknowingly helping build the platform for a one-world faith by adopting its language and ideas, and it urges vigilance so believers will not be misled into unity with deceptive forces. Shepard closes with a preview of the next message, promising a deeper look into how mass deception is unfolding inside the church and practical steps to stand firm in the truth. Want to Understand and Explain Everything Biblically? Click Here: Decoding the Power of Three: Understand and Explain Everything or go to www.rightonu.com  Thank you for Listening to Right on Radio. Prayerfully consider supporting Right on Radio. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes We are Your News Now. Keep the F

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain talk about James Talarico and his pursuit of the Texas senate.  Is his strategy shaming Christians and abusing context of scripture a major gain for his campaign?  Is he even a christian?  Is everything he says true?  Let's test him out in light of scripture! Don't miss this one.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on May 31, 2026

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Ever wondered why Solomon's work seems to vanish from history?  In this interview, Jeff talks to Dr. Christian Widener, a former engineer turned biblical researcher, who challenges everything we know about the Temple Mount. He argues that the evidence for Solomon's building prowess is overlooked. With nearly 150,000 men working tirelessly, how can we not find traces of such monumental labor?  As Christian digs deeper, he reveals that the narrative we've been taught doesn't hold up against the facts.  Sometimes, it takes fresh eyes to see the truth buried beneath centuries of tradition.  Dr. Widener is a former university professor, researcher, and entrepreneur, who was called to Christian ministry in 2020. His first book was The Temple Revealed, followed by Witnessing the End, and Finding Solomon. Christian also has a substantial presence on YouTube. His work has come out of almost two decades of personal research into end times prophecy and biblical archaeology, and the ministry is focused on bringing this new evidence to light and explaining why believers need to get ready for the Lord's soon return. You can learn more about Christian Widener and His work here! Support the showIf you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting the show HERE so that our Bible-based message about Israel can continue. God blesses those who bless Israel! We agree with God's Word that He will bless you richly in return!First Century Foundations is a Charity that supports ministries in Jerusalem and many other parts of the country of Israel. Our mission is to turn hearts around the world toward the land, people and God of Israel. LEARN MORE ABOUT US HERE.You can watch this entire episode on OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL! Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified of First Century Foundations' regular uploads!

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In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss "Liberty".  What are the consequences and responsibility of having liberty?  What about a Christian's liberty?  How much bigger is our responsibility in this world? "To whom much is give, much is required."  Also, what to make of young people flocking to religion today.  Does it matter which religion?  Does religion matter at all? and Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life!  Period.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on May 23, 2026

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the supremacy of God.  How does God reign supreme? Is God really in control of everything?  Also, one virus to rule them all.  Is this about another virus?  Are people falling for it?  Another vaccine mandate?  No, we are not fooled.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on May 11, 2026

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the aftermath of the third assassination attempt on president Trump.  Are the skeptics still skeptics? Are people still saying it was a hoax/staged?  Also, a dive into having wisdom in our financial stewardship.  What is expected of us biblically?  Is it too late to grow in wisdom and stewardship?  Lastly, the boys go over some news concerning Covid-19 hidden studies and mRNA shots, and a look into the secular humanist progressive "church".  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on May 3, 2026

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the third assassination attempt on president Trump.  Was it really staged as some news media and skeptics say?  Should we be concerned that it could've been a hoax?  As Christians, how do we respond?  What should be our reaction?  Also, Islam is not here to coexist, but to rule over everyone by any means necessary.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on April 26, 2026

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In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the recent mission completed by Artemis II: the first crew Lunar Flyby in 50 years. A historic accomplishment. Also, oil bursting in the middle of the desert. Will we ever run out of oil on earth? and lastly, a discussion regarding R.C. Sproul's "Nothing happens to you by chance" clip. Is God really sovereign and in control of all things? If he can see evil before it happens why can't He stop it?  Do we know who we are? and who God is?  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on April 18, 2026

Send us a messageIn a commentary written for “Thinking Upon Scripture” entitled “Satan's Evil World System,” important insight is given that should stir us to pay stricter attention to the enemy's devices, with a fiercer dedication to our contending for God's unadulterated Word of Truth – as the last chosen ones are being brought into the Shepard's fold - and the Ark of Salvation is ready to be lifted, before the Tribulation of God's Holy Wrath befalls a Truth rejecting world.In this message, we will be sharing that commentary with Berean hearts earnestly following the Holy Spirit's direction as He leads us into all Truth, and readies us for our soon departure to meet our Savior in the air!Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

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What is the true meaning behind the Parable of the Minas in Luke 19, and why do so many people confuse it with the Parable of the Talents? In this episode, we are doing a deep dive into the scriptures using the Berean way to uncover the profound mysteries of the Kingdom. We also unlock the “Master Key” from Luke 8, explore the historical context of a mina of silver, and highlight the distinct differences between the Minas and the Talents (Luke 19 vs. Matthew 25). So grab your Bible and your notebook, and let's study!

In this second part of his recent interview on a Canadian television show, Gary continues the conversation by taking a closer look at the context of the New Testament. Being a Berean means questioning popular assumptions to "see if these things are so." A careful and honest study must be made to determine whether the time markers in the New Testament point to a distant future—or to a fulfillment tied to the first-century audience.

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why they don't like to say Easter and understanding what was accomplished on the cross. The importance of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Do we clearly understand it? A deep dive.  Also, the importance of preaching the scriptures to oneself and stop letting our hearts preach to us.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on April 4, 2026

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss another "No Kings" protest that took place.  Is it really accomplishing anything?  Are they just plain silly?  Also, the men read a response/comment to their recent take on Islam and the Quran. They dive into what the Quran says and test it in the light of scripture.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on March 28, 2026

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the death of Chuck Norris. Also, a look into why Muslims believe the Burqa is not merely enough for Muslim women, they need to cover more (not a joke!).  Then a deep dive into the vast predictions made of the coming of Christ throughout the centuries. Why eschatology matters a whole lot.  And lastly, the church has existed all throughout biblical history, in the old and new testament. Even biblical Israel was the church.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on March 21, 2026

Pastor Jeremy Cole

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the war in Iran.  Why are at war? What's the real reason. Is Trump wrong? Is this war prophecy being fulfilled? Also, the growth of Islam and it's violence.  Many leaving Islam, and a few other news to discuss.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on March 14, 2026

Acts Series  Message: 29 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: March 12, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 17:1-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 17:1–15 in a message called "Being a Berean." As Paul and Silas share the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea, we see the powerful example of people who didn't just hear the message—they examined the Scriptures daily to see if it was true. Pastor Michael highlights the importance of having a heart that eagerly receives God's Word while also carefully testing everything against the truth of Scripture. This teaching will encourage and equip you to grow deeper in your faith, develop discernment, and apply God's truth to your everyday life so you can confidently walk in truth as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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Acts Series  Message: 29 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: March 11, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 17:1-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 17:1–15 in a message called "Being a Berean." As Paul and Silas share the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea, we see the powerful example of people who didn't just hear the message—they examined the Scriptures daily to see if it was true. Pastor Michael highlights the importance of having a heart that eagerly receives God's Word while also carefully testing everything against the truth of Scripture. This teaching will encourage and equip you to grow deeper in your faith, develop discernment, and apply God's truth to your everyday life so you can confidently walk in truth as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Acts Series  Message: 29 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: March 10, 2026 Key Verses: Acts 17:1-15 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz teaches through Acts 17:1–15 in a message called "Being a Berean." As Paul and Silas share the gospel in Thessalonica and Berea, we see the powerful example of people who didn't just hear the message—they examined the Scriptures daily to see if it was true. Pastor Michael highlights the importance of having a heart that eagerly receives God's Word while also carefully testing everything against the truth of Scripture. This teaching will encourage and equip you to grow deeper in your faith, develop discernment, and apply God's truth to your everyday life so you can confidently walk in truth as a follower of Christ. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

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In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, the Brain is flying solo and he talks about President Trump's state of the union address. Also, a look into the ramping up of war in the Middle East, with Iran precisely.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on February 24, 2025

Send me a one-way text about this episode! I'll give you a shout out or answer your question on a future episode.In a world of hot takes and subjective partisan media it is very easy to become goaded or feel defeated by the inflammatory stories, reels and    “reporting” that floods our screens day after day. How can we responsibly be informed about what is happening in our nation and around the world without become inflamed, apathetic, or isolationist? It starts by being the gatekeeper of your own mind and home like the Bereans who tested everything, even Paul's teachings, against the truth of God's Word. Then by cultivating characteristics of an informed homemaker and seeking out trusted sources.These are the steps covered by The Art of Home's resources released in the fall of 2024 just before the last presidential election. Today's Monday Motivation complies the top takeaways of those resources.NOTES & LINKSRelated Art of Home EpisodesHomemaking Deep Dive | The Informed Homemaker with Isa Ryan, S21, E3Monday Motivation #8 | Be a Berean; Guard the Gates of Your Mind & Home, S21, E4Monday Motivation #46 | Acts of Courageous Homemaking; Our Foundation, S27, E5FULL SHOW NOTES WITH ALL RESOURCE LINKS: theartofhomepodcast.com/blog search "MM47"Be Our Guest! I'm looking for guests for our Spring 2026 season. Apply or Nominate Through 02.15.26 or before all spots are filled. theartofhomepodcast.com/guestSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCES Private Facebook Group, Homemaker Forum Newsletter Archive JR Miller's Homemaking Study Guide SUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Voicemail |Instagram | Facebook | Website | Email Follow | Follow The Podcast Support | theartofhomepodcast.com/support **Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommend

Send us a textWhat if the majority is confidently wrong and the lonely sufferer is closest to the truth? We dive into the book of Job as a mirror for modern faith, wrestling with the gap between knowing the letter and living the Spirit. Job's friends are educated, certain, and united — and still miss the heart of what God is doing through affliction. We unpack why consensus and age don't certify truth, how pride hides inside tidy formulas, and why suffering often becomes the classroom where dependence and discernment actually grow.Together, we challenge a common reflex: treating affliction as proof of secret sin. Instead, we explore how hardship can be a tool for purification and a pathway to wisdom that comfort rarely provides. We map out practical guardrails for testing teachings: demand consistency across Scripture, alignment with God's nature, and a clear confession of Christ's unique role as mediator and advocate. When platforms turn into stages and charisma outshouts clarity, these guardrails keep us anchored to what's real.We also press into hot-button areas like tongues, continuing revelation, and appeals to tradition. Does a doctrine require new revelation? Does it push angels or leaders into roles reserved for Christ? Does it rely on crowd size, celebrity, or age instead of careful exegesis? With a pastor's heart and a Berean's habit, we invite you to trade performative religion for faithful precision. If Job teaches anything, it's that God can elevate a person through suffering long before the crowd notices. Join us, think deeply, and let the Word shape your reflexes. If this resonated, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who's hungry for discernment.Support the showBE PROVOKED AND BE PERSUADED!

Send us a textSeason 7 is here!  We are excited to kickoff 2026 Monday episodes with Lifetalk in talking about the Bible!  We will be journeying through the Gospel of Luke, don't miss an episode as we bring you deep conversation verse by verse that you can apply to your daily life and faith!Start here if you want a faith that can carry weight. We open season seven by setting our course through the Gospel of Luke and letting a physician's careful pen guide us toward clarity, confidence, and hope. Luke 1:1–4 reads like a historian's preface: eyewitness sources, meticulous investigation, and a promise to write an orderly account so readers can have certainty. That single paragraph reframes the way we read: Jesus is not a myth we admire but a person we can know, anchored in history and verified testimony.We compare how each gospel frames Jesus to understand why Luke stands out for modern listeners. Matthew presents a king to Israel. Mark moves fast with a servant on mission. John reveals the Son of God. Luke brings us close to the perfect man, noticing the human details others pass by. He highlights women, the poor, and outsiders. He gives us unique stories—Good Samaritan, Prodigal Son, Emmaus Road—that expose our illusions and welcome us home. And he writes to a Gentile audience, tracing the story back to Adam to say that grace is for all of us, not just the well connected.Along the way, we talk credibility and timing. Luke's method fits a God of order who acts in the fullness of time, along Roman roads and in a common language, fulfilling promises that stretch from Genesis to the cross. The goal is not trivia. It's transformation. We invite you to read along weekly, ask hard questions, and practice the Berean habit—test everything in Scripture, learn in community, and share your story of what Jesus has changed.Subscribe, share this with a friend who's curious about faith, and leave a quick review to help others find the series. Then press play and join us as we journey through Luke, and later Acts, to see how good news becomes a grounded, living hope.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.com Join us Sundays at 9 & 11 AM Intro music by Joey Blair

The Warrior Mindset & Matthew 24 | BLTV-Y0001 Biblical Life TV | January 2026 Description This month, we begin a new ongoing series designed to help recalibrate our paradigms and think biblically in the days ahead. In this episode, Dr. Michael Lake explores why the Word of God is not merely a devotional book—but a war book, filled with divine concealment, spiritual discernment, and prophetic "bookends" from Genesis to Revelation. We walk through the mystery of Genesis 1:1–2, the meaning of tohu and bohu, and how the "dragon of chaos" and the "beast" imagery connect to Revelation 13 and even Matthew 24—revealing the enemy's strategy of escalating global chaos to prepare the world for a counterfeit savior. Along the way, we discuss false doctrine, false prophecy, persecution, lawlessness, and why the remnant must recover a warrior mindset and rediscover the gospel of the Kingdom.

This hour, Craig and Janet will go through several news items to see how the 'straight stick of Truth' can and should be applied to what is being discussed in the marketplace of ideas. Join us as we learn how to be a good Berean.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.