The Truth Response
By Derek Stephenson
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About The Truth Response Podcast
The Truth Response is a podcast that explores the complexities of modern life through the lens of Christian faith. Each episode invites listeners on a journey to discover how biblical teachings can provide hope and guidance amid contemporary challenges. We tackle a variety of important topics, from the intricacies of scriptural canon to the struggles of living out one’s faith in the workplace.
Join host Derek Stephenson as he engages with difficult questions about temptation, forgiveness, and the reality of death from a believer’s perspective. Expect contemplative discussions on the significance of prayer, the role of the church, and interpretations of prophetic writings like the book of Revelation.
From examining the ‘Armor of God’ in the lives of Christian women to unpacking the concept of ‘Praying without Ceasing,’ The Truth Response offers a space for insight and solace. It encourages listeners to find comfort in the truths of the Bible amidst the chaos, fear, and anxiety of everyday life.
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Christian Evangelism Explained: Overcoming Fear and Sharing Your Faith Boldly
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May 11, 2026 |
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Christian Marriage and Faith: Keeping God at the Center and Using Your Story to Impact Others
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May 04, 2026 |
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Asking Hard Questions About Faith: Bible Truth, Spiritual Growth, and Real Christian Conversations
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May 03, 2026 |
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Identity in Christ: Breaking Free from Your Past and Renewing Your Mind Through Faith
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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The Resurrection of Jesus: Why It Matters and How True Faith Changes Your Life
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Faith, Politics, and Truth: How Christians Should Engage Culture Without Losing the Gospel
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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Raising Faithful Kids: Christian Parenting, Discipleship, and Living Out Your Faith at Home
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Faith, Identity, and Biblical Truth: How Christians Can Respond to LGBT Questions with Grace and Conviction
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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When Faith Looks Alive but Isn’t: Bearing Real Spiritual Fruit Beyond Religious Activity
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Messianic Judaism Explained: Faith in Jesus, Jewish Identity, and the Role of the Law
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Why God Says No: The Purpose of Prayer, Spiritual Growth, and Trusting His Will
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Heart Posture Under Pressure: What Faith Reveals When Life Squeezes You
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Be Fruitful and Multiply: Procreation, Discipleship, and Faith in a Changing Culture
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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Be Fruitful and Multiply: Faith, Family, and the Future of Christian Culture
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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How Should Christians Engage Other Cultures? Faith, Evangelism, and Loving Your Neighbor
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Feeling Unqualified? Imposter Syndrome, Identity in Christ, and God’s Purpose - TTR 237
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Understanding Mourning: Coping with Loss in the Holiday Season - TTR 233
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Is It Okay to Be Mad at God? | Faith, Anger, and Trust in the Wilderness | TTR 236
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Rooted, Not Transient: Why Young Adults Struggle with Church Commitment - TTR 235
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Anxiety to Peace: A Christian Conversation on Fear, Control, and Trusting God - The Truth Response 234
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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PSA for Episode 233 from The Truth Response
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Teens, Faith, and the Book of Acts: What’s REALLY Going On in the Early Church - The Truth Response 232
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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TTR 231 - Faith and Fellowship: Reflections on Our Mission Experience in Honduras
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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TTR 230 - In the Footsteps of Grace: Our Missionary Adventures in Honduras
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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TTR 229 - Breaking Down Barriers: A Student's Spiritual Growth
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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TTR 228 - From Comfort to Compassion: Preparing for a Life-Changing Experience
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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TTR 227 - Navigating Creativity: A Conversation with Christian Straight
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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TTR 226 - The Weight of Anxiety: Understanding Its Impact
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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TTR 225 - Random Encounters: Sin, Cross Cultural Church, Sabbath, and Legacy
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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TTR 224 - Exploring the Aftermath: A Heartfelt Discussion on School Shootings
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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TTR 223 - Idols in Modern Society: Identifying Our Influences
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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TTR 222 - Exploring Spirituality: What It Means to Be Truly Spiritual
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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TTR 221 - The Disconnect: Why We Feel Far from God
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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TTR 220 - SW12 The Unseen Battle: Questions and Answers
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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TTR 219 - SW11 The Unseen Battle: Real Life Examples
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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TTR 218 - SW10 The Unseen Battle: Living Victoriously in Christ: Daily Practices for Spiritual Strength
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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TTR 217 - From Seeds to Harvest: Nurturing Hope in Honduras
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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TTR 216 - SW9 The Unseen Battle: Strengthening Through Prayer and Intercession
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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TTR 215 - SW8 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Sword of the Spirit
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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TTR 214 - Recognizing Red Flags: Are You Truly Living as a Christian?
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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TTR 213 - SW7 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Helmet of Salvation
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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TTR 212 - SW6 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Shield of Faith
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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TTR 211 - SW5 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Shoes of the Gospel of Peace
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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TRH 2 - Rabbit Hole Engaging in Spiritual Discourse: Insights and Reflections
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Jun 07, 2025 |
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TTR 210 - SW4 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Breastplate of Righteousness
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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TTR 209 - SW3 The Unseen Battle: The Armor of God the Belt of Truth
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May 26, 2025 |
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TTR 208 - SW2 The Unseen Battle: Understanding Our Adversary
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May 19, 2025 |
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TTR 207 - SW1 The Unseen Battle: Understanding Spiritual Warfare
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May 12, 2025 |
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TTR 206 - Faith in Action: Learning to Love the Unlovely
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May 05, 2025 |
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TTR 205 - Navigating the Flames: Why Bad Things Happen
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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TTR 204 - Easter Reflections: Finding Hope Amidst Chaos
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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TTR 203 - Understanding True Faith: From Checkbox to Heartfelt Connection
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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TTR 202 - Tools, Mistakes, and Lessons Learned at Harbor Freight
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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TTR 201 - Finding Empowerment Through Accountability and Compassion
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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TTR 200 - The Power of Vulnerability in Spiritual Growth
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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TTR 199 - Trusting God in the Midbar: Embracing the Wilderness
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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TTR 198 - Exploring the Depths of Faith: Wealth, Suicide, and War
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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TTR 197 - Understanding Divination: Spiritual Insights and Implications
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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TTR 196 - Trust: The Cornerstone of Authentic Relationships
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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TTR 195 - Christianity: A Monopoly on Grace?
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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TTR 194 - Random Questions, Serious Answers: Exploring Christian Life
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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TTR 193 - What Makes a Good Friend? Is it Love, Tolerance, or Something More?
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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TTR 192 - Let Go and Let God: Trusting God When Life Gets Tough
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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TTR 191 - Setting the Example: How to be a Light in the Darkness
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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TRH 1 - The Rabbit Hole of Beliefs: Unpacking Faith in Modern Times
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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WOT 8 - Characteristic of Justice: Understanding Justice, A Christian Perspective
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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TTR 190 - Advent Gifts: Finding Peace and Love This Holiday Season
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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TTR 189 - Advent Journey: Finding Joy Beyond Happiness in the Advent Season
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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DOT 8 - Breaking the Silence: A Candid Conversation on Mental Health
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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TTR 188 - Advent Reflections: The Journey of Hope and Anticipation
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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WOT 7 - The Characteristic of Courage: How Brotherhood Strengthens Our Faith
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Dec 08, 2024 |
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TTR 187 - Advent Adventures: Learning Together About the Season of Expectation
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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TTR 186 - When Fiction Meets Reality: How Movies Reflect Biblical Truths
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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TTR 185 - More of Him, Less of Me: The Art of Surrender
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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DOT 7 - The Truth About Ministry Life: Challenges and Joys of Raising Kids
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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TTR 184 - Election Fallout: Bridging Divides and Finding Common Ground
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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TTR 183 - Humility vs. Pride: A Deep Dive into Self-Reflection
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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WOT 6 - The Characteristic of Faith: Building Strong Beliefs in a Chaotic World
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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TTR 182 - Faith in the Workplace: How to Shine Your Light
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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WOT E5 - Courageous Knights: Embracing the Battle Within
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Oct 25, 2024 |
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TTR 181 - Divine Purpose: Discovering and Fulfilling Your God-Given Path
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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DOT E6 - Gossip Within Church Communities
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Oct 20, 2024 |
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TTR 181 - Who is Jesus?
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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TTR 180 - Politics and Christianity
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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TTR 179 - Unveiling the Divine: Understanding God, Trinity, and Existence
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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TTR 178: Am I Good Enough
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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TTR 177: Beyond Boundaries: Embracing Love for Your Enemies
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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TTR 176: Spreading the Good News: The Art of Evangelism
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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TTR 175 - Redemption
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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TTR 174 - Overcoming Bitterness: Finding Peace and Healing
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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TTR 173 - Do You Believe Jesus Really Rose From The Dead?
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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TTR 172 - Conquering Anxiety: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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TTR 171 - Bible Study vs. Discipleship: Which One Truly Transforms?
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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TTR 170 - Do You Believe in Random Chance?
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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TTR 169 - Balancing Work, Family, and Faith
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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TTR 168 - Are You Plugged In?
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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TTR 167 - Correcting Others
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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TTR 166 - Can Christian Watch Rated R Movies?
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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TTR 165 - Mental Health And The Church
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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TTR 164 - The Joy of Giving
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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TTR 163 - Ministering Where You are Planted
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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TTR 162 - Faith Over Fear
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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TTR 161 - Redemption Unveiled: Peter's Journey to Restoration
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May 22, 2024 |
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TTR 160 - 3 Times Denied
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May 14, 2024 |
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DOT E5 - Interruptions
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May 11, 2024 |
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TTR 159 - Celebrity Faith Talk
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May 07, 2024 |
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TTR 158 - Permissible But Not Beneficial
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May 01, 2024 |
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WOT E4 Making Disciples
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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DOT E4 Challenges of Being a Christian
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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TTR 157 - Bad Days
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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TTR - 156 Spiritual Warfare
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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TTR 155 - Where are you?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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WOT E3 Tending Our Fields
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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TTR 154 - The Final - Final
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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TTR 153 - Messy Bits Part 2 - Even Messier.
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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TTR 152 - Messy Bits
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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DOT3 Ministry Wife Life
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Mar 16, 2024 |
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TTR 151 - Letters
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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TTR 151 - Intro to the End
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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TTR 150 - LOAD THE CANON!
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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WOT E2 Living to Glorify
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Feb 24, 2024 |
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TTR 149 Elijah Time
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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TTR 148 - Pray without Ceasing?????
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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DOT E2 Armor of God
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Feb 11, 2024 |
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TTR 147 - Not So Fast!
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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TTR - 146 Bold Prayer
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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WOT E1 A Man's Identity
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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TTR 145 - Praying for the Marinade
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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DOT 1 Daughters of Truth Debut
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Jan 14, 2024 |
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TTR 141 - New Years Outlook
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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TTR 140 - Merry New 2024
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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TTR 139 - Are You Angry
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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TTR 138 Out of the Mouth of 7-year-olds
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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TTR 137 Salty and Lit
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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TTR 136 The Beatitudes
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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TTR 135 - Thankfulness
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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TTR 134 Church Music
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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TTR 133 What is the goal of missions?
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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TTR 132 Gods Presence Part 2
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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TTR 131 Gods Presence Part 1
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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TTR E130 Are You Racist?
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Conflict in Israel
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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Kingdom Finders
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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The Tech Trip
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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The Faces of Worship
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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To Lead or Not to Lead.
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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Do You Have What It Takes
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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FEAR!!
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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Hedonism
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Anti-Social Media
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Do You Feel the Music
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Pride and Humility
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Bleep'n Cussing
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Money - Do I Love Thee?
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Luck, Irony or God
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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DEATH!
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Pain, Punishment, and Praise
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Forgive and Forget
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Kingdom Minded Business
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Fighting Temptation
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Faith in the Workplace
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Jun 05, 2023 |
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Convicted Vs. Conflicted
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May 29, 2023 |
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Did I Read That Right??
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May 22, 2023 |
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I'M OFFENDED!!
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May 15, 2023 |
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Why Church
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May 08, 2023 |
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Why Do We Pray?
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May 01, 2023 |
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I Believe..... Now What?
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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The Past, Present, and Future
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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The Living Among the Dead
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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You Do You But Jesus Is Watching
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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To Baptize or not to Baptize - It's not really a question
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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How will you be remembered?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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He gets us, but do we get Him
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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From brimstone to a still small voice
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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Changing Churches
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Apostles and Suffering
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Jan 28, 2023 |
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Old Earth New Begining
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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The Construction of Deconstruction
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Jan 13, 2023 |
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People get ready!!
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Jan 06, 2023 |
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What will it be in 2023
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Dec 30, 2022 |
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Merry Christmas!!
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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Tell or Hell
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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Church Hurt
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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Church Discipline Revisited.....and Reconciled.....maybe
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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Leave a Legacly
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Nov 22, 2022 |
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Election and Limits
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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To Lead or Not to Lead
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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We Made It!!
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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The Perception of Friends. The reality of Enemies
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Sep 20, 2022 |
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How does God Speak
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Who is God?
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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5 Questions about Christianity (but we only answered 2).
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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The Genesis Revelation
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Aug 16, 2022 |
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Just when you think you got it all figured out.........
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Aug 09, 2022 |
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Suffering and Dragons
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Aug 02, 2022 |
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For the Love of Focus
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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Villains and the Truth
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Victory Celebration
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Jul 05, 2022 |
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What Gives You Purpose
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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Politics and the Church
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Jun 21, 2022 |
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Iron Sharpening
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Jun 14, 2022 |
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Is There Anything New??
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Jun 07, 2022 |
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Be a Man!!
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May 31, 2022 |
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Roe vs. David?
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May 24, 2022 |
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Is Jesus Enough?
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May 17, 2022 |
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The Drive of Purpose
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May 10, 2022 |
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Ruth's Culture
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May 03, 2022 |
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Please Don't Cancel Us *Revisited*
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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"Judgment" and Grace
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Holding on to Traditions
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Apr 12, 2022 |
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Jesus Walks on Water
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Jesus Feeds the 5,000
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Jesus Heals the paralytic
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Mar 26, 2022 |
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Jesus Heals the officials son
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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Your witness; Is it the real you?
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Nov 11, 2021 |
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Where is the Line?
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Nov 02, 2021 |
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The Worship and the Humble
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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Parenting: It's not what it used to be.....
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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The Long and Winding Road
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Natural Disasters and Paul's Letters
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Sep 28, 2021 |
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The College Edition
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Sin and the What if's
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Galatians: Paul laying the smack down
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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The Wisdom of Solomon and the Smell of Babies
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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Lizzie's Story
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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The Longest Road Trip
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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Gifts, Miracles and Dads
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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Moses Movies and Dads
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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Fathers Week Part 2
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Father’s Series
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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Mother’s Week Episode 4
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Jun 12, 2021 |
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Mothers Series Part 3
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May 24, 2021 |
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Mothers Series Part 2
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May 17, 2021 |
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Mothers Series Part 1
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May 14, 2021 |
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You Think You Know Who I Think I Am.
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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Promises
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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The Alter of Evolution
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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Please Don't Cancel Us! (Actually We Don't Care)
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Mar 23, 2021 |
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Please Don't Cancel Us
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Race Religion Division
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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Where Did The People Come From
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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The Cycle of the Ten Comandments Pt 3 - Morality Vs Emotions
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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The Cycle of the Ten Comandments Pt 2 - The Mirrior
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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The Cycle of the Ten Comandments
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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Woke Christianity.... Really???
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Politics, Culture and the Woman at the Well
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Candid Conversation about Worship...... and other stuff
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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The REAL Truth behind the Capitol Riots
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Seeking Christ
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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TTR Episode 20 Did God Stop Talking
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Dec 25, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 19: Why So Many Religions
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Dec 25, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 18: Deception
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Nov 14, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 17: Biblical Slavery
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 16: Why Evil and Suffering
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Jul 25, 2020 |
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PSA 1 Exploding Soundboards
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Jul 18, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 15: Tattoos and Porn
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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TTR Episode 14: Steaming Heap of Insta-Culture
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 13
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Jun 18, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 12
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Jun 11, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 11
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 10
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May 28, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 9
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May 19, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 8
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May 12, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 7
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May 06, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 6
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 5
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 4
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 3
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 2
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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The Truth Response Episode 1
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Mar 25, 2020 |