Telling the Truth
634 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsHear biblical wisdom on contemporary topics like marriage, parenting, relationships, work, faith, and so much more on Telling the Truth, a half-hour radio program by Stuart, Jill and Pete Briscoe. Inspiring, challenging, and always true to God’s Word, Telling the Truth has a heart for encouraging and teaching people to grow in faith and knowledge of Christ and His love.
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Thinking Clearly About Christians & Society, Part 2, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 17, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBRichard Niebuhr said, “It is helpful to remember that the question of Christianity and civilization is by no means a new one, that Christian perplexity in this area has been perennial, and that the problem has been an enduring one through all the Christian centuries.” (Christ and Culture) That being the case, it is unlikely we will solve the problem but we can do some clear thinking about it.
Thinking Clearly About Christians & Society, Part 1, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 14, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBRichard Niebuhr said, “It is helpful to remember that the question of Christianity and civilization is by no means a new one, that Christian perplexity in this area has been perennial, and that the problem has been an enduring one through all the Christian centuries.” (Christ and Culture) That being the case, it is unlikely we will solve the problem but we can do some clear thinking about it.
Thinking Clearly About What's Good, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 13, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBModern culture places great emphasis on looking good and feeling good. Less concern is shown about doing good and being good. In fact “do good-ers” are often disliked and “being good” is sometimes dismissed as prudery. But Scripture says “Cling to what is good.” What is “the good” and how do we cling to it?
Thinking Clearly About the Church, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBOpinions differ concerning the church. Some see it as an irrelevant relic to be ignored, others regard it as a respectable institution to be tolerated, while some see it as a powerful enemy to be opposed. But the person with the renewed mind sees it is the body of Christ. But what does that mean?
Thinking Clearly About Myself, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 11, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe renewed mind thinks clearly about “the self.” This is important because, as John Stott points out, “Our ‘self' is not a simple entity that is either wholly good or wholly evil, and therefore to be either totally valued or totally denied. Instead, our ‘self' is a complex entity of good and evil, glory and shame, which on that account requires that we develop more subtle attitudes to ourselves.”
Thinking Clearly About Our World, Thinking Clearly in a Messed-Up World
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBPaul told the Roman believers, “Don't let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God remold your minds from within” (Rom. 12:2). But what did he mean by “the world” and how does it affect our minds and what should we do about it?
Teach Us to Pray, Part 2, Let's Talk
January 07, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhile here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer.
Teach Us to Pray, Part 1, Let's Talk
January 06, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhile here on earth, Jesus himself sought communion with God through prayer. His disciples were to do likewise. He gave us a pattern to follow. For those who ask, seek, and knock, God is more than willing to answer. He is even more willing than friends or an earthly father, as Jesus explains through the parables. But the Christian's prayer requests need to be in line with Jesus' model prayer.
Teach Us to Listen, Let's Talk
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBOne of the things that matters most to Jesus is our personal relationship with Him. This matters to Him even when it doesn't matter to us! He offers the human race an incredible invitation. He says, “Let's talk.” What does this mean? It involves listening to His Word and responding in prayer.
The Cutting Edge, Part 2, The Cutting Edge
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAre you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you've lost your spiritual edge, and there's nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge. Ask yourself honestly—have you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism...
The Cutting Edge, Part 1, The Cutting Edge
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAre you going through the motions with no real passion for your faith or God? Are you dull and ineffective? If so, you've lost your spiritual edge, and there's nothing that delights the devil more. Find out how to sharpen your faith again in this single message from Jill Briscoe. Teaching from the story of Elisha and a lost ax in 2 Kings 6, Jill encourages you to uncover how and where you lost your edge. Ask yourself honestly—have you lost it to bitterness, unforgiveness, lust, materialism...
The Barrenness of Busyness, The Barrenness of Busyness
December 31, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBMany of us fill our lives with being busy but soon find that all those activities just don't satisfy. Busyness keeps us away from taking the time to read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest God's Word.
Wrestling with God, Part 2, Wrestling with God
December 30, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside down—so he could live right-side up. Jacob became a “prince” with God instead of a pain. When we're suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that's when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware ...
Wrestling with God, Part 1, Wrestling with God
December 29, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe learn in Scripture how God wrestled Jacob to the ground one night and turned him upside down—so he could live right-side up. Jacob became a “prince” with God instead of a pain. When we're suffering the consequences of our own poor choices; when we're bearing the brunt of someone's vengeance and anger; when we feel absolutely on our own and life is not working out as planned, that's when God will turn up. He wants to walk down the stairway of heaven right into our hearts to make us aware ...
The Wise Men's Christmas, Part 2, Coping with Christmas
December 28, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDo you seek Jesus wholeheartedly? The Wise Men were from the East, philosophers and astrologers in the employ of kings. Yet something in their study of the stars convinced them to travel far to seek the baby Jesus to worship as King of the Jews. In this message, Stuart Briscoe helps us understand what may have motivated these men to embark on their search and challenges us to use them as inspiration not only for ourselves but in how we interact with the seekers of Jesus in our own lives.
The Wise Men's Christmas, Part 1, Coping with Christmas
December 27, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDo you seek Jesus wholeheartedly? The Wise Men were from the East, philosophers and astrologers in the employ of kings. Yet something in their study of the stars convinced them to travel far to seek the baby Jesus to worship as King of the Jews. In this message, Stuart Briscoe helps us understand what may have motivated these men to embark on their search and challenges us to use them as inspiration not only for ourselves but in how we interact with the seekers of Jesus in our own lives.
That They Might Have Life, Why Christ Came
December 24, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen Jesus' listeners heard Him announce that He had come into the world in order that they might have life, they must have recognized immediately that He was obviously not referring to physical existence. But they had no idea what He did mean (vs. 6). Do we?
To Bring a Sword, Part 2, Why Christ Came
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBKnowing Jesus was the Messiah, His first disciples expected Him to bring peace and freedom to Israel. Similar expectations are voiced each Christmas time as we sing, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” But Jesus said otherwise!
To Bring a Sword, Part 1, Why Christ Came
December 22, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBKnowing Jesus was the Messiah, His first disciples expected Him to bring peace and freedom to Israel. Similar expectations are voiced each Christmas time as we sing, “Peace on earth, goodwill to men.” But Jesus said otherwise!
To Demonstrate Truth, Why Christ Came
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn his trial before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Procurator of Galilee, Jesus made a definitive statement about His coming into the world that clearly states why He came. “For this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth.”
For the Salvation of Sinners, Part 2, Why Christ Came
December 20, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe majority of people in America know that Christmas originally had something to do with Christ coming into the world. But that does not mean they understand why Christ came. But Scripture is perfectly clear on the issue: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15). What does that mean? How did He do it? So what?
For the Salvation of Sinners, Part 1, Why Christ Came
December 17, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe majority of people in America know that Christmas originally had something to do with Christ coming into the world. But that does not mean they understand why Christ came. But Scripture is perfectly clear on the issue: “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” (1 Tim. 1:15). What does that mean? How did He do it? So what?
Joy Is Jesus, Part 2, Joy Is Jesus
December 16, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we hear the word Christmas, many of us think of all the time spent finding the perfect gifts for the ones we love. God's perfect Christmas gift for us was His Son. In this message, Jill Briscoe offers us the opportunity to have our first real Christmas through accepting the indescribable gift that God has given us.
Joy Is Jesus, Part 1, Joy Is Jesus
December 15, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we hear the word Christmas, many of us think of all the time spent finding the perfect gifts for the ones we love. God's perfect Christmas gift for us was His Son. In this message, Jill Briscoe offers us the opportunity to have our first real Christmas through accepting the indescribable gift that God has given us.
The Fearful Heart, The Best of 2021
December 14, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBFear is not only a human response we all share as human beings, but an essential one that needs recognizing, accepting, and managing. Effectively managed fear ceases to control our actions. But if unacknowledged, fear takes control, and we find ourselves caught up in varying degrees of destructive behavior.
The Holy Spirit of Prayer, The Best of 2021
December 13, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we pray, most of us spend a lot of time praying for ourselves, our family, and our friends. But did you know there is a lot more that God wants us to pray about? In this message, Jill uses the story of the little pot of oil to explain how we can let the Holy Spirit guide us in our prayer life so that God can work in our lives.
Cultivate Contentment, Part 2, The Best of 2021
December 10, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThose of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!” In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God ...
Cultivate Contentment, Part 1, The Best of 2021
December 09, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThose of us who played organized sports in school may remember a time when the race or game was not going well, and we just wanted to give up. For many of us, it was the shouts from the sidelines that kept us going. We could hear the coach shouting, “Keep going—you can do it!” In the same way the coach keeps the team going, Christ keeps us going and guides us home. We just have to learn to turn everything in our lives over to Him. In this message, Jill explains how we can learn to let God ...
Keep Calm and Carry On, Part 2, The Best of 2021
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn the midst of so much international and interpersonal turmoil, it is easy to wonder: Why is it like this? What is God doing? How can I possibly carry on in this chaotic world? These questions, incredibly pertinent today, were also asked by the psalmist of Israel several thousand years ago. In his message “Keep Calm and Carry On,” Stuart Briscoe remembers life in World War II era Britain, and he uses Psalm 2 to confront the fear caused by the distressing circumstances of our current world...
Keep Calm and Carry On, Part 1, The Best of 2021
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn the midst of so much international and interpersonal turmoil, it is easy to wonder: Why is it like this? What is God doing? How can I possibly carry on in this chaotic world? These questions, incredibly pertinent today, were also asked by the psalmist of Israel several thousand years ago. In his message “Keep Calm and Carry On,” Stuart Briscoe remembers life in World War II era Britain, and he uses Psalm 2 to confront the fear caused by the distressing circumstances of our current world...
He Promised Me, Part 2, The Best of 2021
December 06, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David's line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God's faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based ...
He Promised Me, Part 1 , The Best of 2021
December 03, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen man makes promises, he rarely follows through. God, on the other hand, can make promises the size of eternity, and He always follows through! God promised David that He would give him a throne that would never pass away. God promised to bring a new covenant to His people through David's line, a covenant that would bring an eternity where there are no broken promises. In this message, we learn of God's faithfulness in His grand promises. We can trust His promises because they are based ...
The Call to Shine, Part 2, The Best of 2021
December 02, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen Jesus took His disciples on a retreat into the hills near Galilee, He told them about the blessings, privileges and responsibilities of being members of the “kingdom of the heaven.” What He said is still very important to us as modern day disciples.
The Call to Shine, Part 1, The Best of 2021
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen Jesus took His disciples on a retreat into the hills near Galilee, He told them about the blessings, privileges and responsibilities of being members of the “kingdom of the heaven.” What He said is still very important to us as modern day disciples.
Thirsty for Living Water, Part 2, Thirsty for Living Water
November 30, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBChrist came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.
Thirsty for Living Water, Part 1, Thirsty for Living Water
November 29, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBChrist came to seek and to save that which was lost. When we respond to Him, He comes to indwell us by His Spirit. He lives within to lend us His passion, give us His vision, and infuse a sense of mission into the very fabric of our lives. If Jesus Christ lives in you, it is His job to win souls.
The Essence of Worship, The Essence of Worship
November 26, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBChristianity is unique in that contrary to other religions it is not primarily about mankind's search for God but God seeking mankind. He is looking for those who will “worship Him in spirit and in truth.” But what does this mean? And why is He doing this?
The Gratitude Attitude, The Gratitude Attitude
November 25, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThanksgiving is a characteristic of the Christian lifestyle, and lack of thanksgiving is condemned by God. The English word "thanksgiving" in the New Testament is a translation of the Greek word "eucharistia," which at its core is "charis" or grace. An understanding of grace is absolutely necessary for an appropriate response of thanksgiving. Grace and thanksgiving are inextricably bound up in each other.
Waiting for Jesus, Hidden Treasures
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBJesus is coming again. He is coming soon... and we'd better be ready! Jill Briscoe boldly states this as she talks about the second coming of Christ. She explains the need to be alert and shares the joy in anticipating His return.
Helping the Hurting, Part 2, Hidden Treasures
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHow can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10. This message is centered on the Good Samaritan—the man in the ditch.
Helping the Hurting, Part 1, Hidden Treasures
November 22, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHow can I know that I belong to the King and His kingdom? What characteristics should shine through my life? Jill gives us some examples of Christ-following traits in Luke chapter 10. This message is centered on the Good Samaritan—the man in the ditch.
Discovering Gifts, Hidden Treasures
November 19, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBEveryone is good at something. This natural talent is a God-given gift, but what are we supposed to do with it? In Matthew's gospel, Jesus answers this question plainly using the story about the landowner and the talents. What can we learn from each servant's decision?
Experiencing Forgiveness, Hidden Treasures
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe prodigal son is a well-known story that perfectly illustrates God's grace and forgiveness. Walk through this familiar parable with Jill as she takes a closer look at how it illustrates receiving forgiveness and extending it to others.
Obeying the Truth, Hidden Treasures
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBJill digs into the parable of two houses being built—one on sand and the other on the rock. What does Jesus' simple story with a heavenly meaning have to teach us about obeying God's Word? Find out in this powerful message.
Finding the Kingdom, Part 2, Hidden Treasures
November 16, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBJesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.”
Finding the Kingdom, Part 1, Hidden Treasures
November 15, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBJesus talked a lot about the kingdom of God, and he told stories about it to help us understand its importance. In this message, Jill Briscoe takes us to the parables to explore what Jesus meant when He said, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand.”
New Heaven, New Earth, End Times: What's Going On?
November 12, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHaving explained the lake of fire destiny of those whose names are NOT written in the book of life, John's attention is now directed to what those whose names are recorded might expect in the coming age.
The End, End Times: What's Going On?
November 11, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBOn three occasions in his visions, John has seen the great climax of this world's history (the vision of the seals, trumpets, and bowls). But now he returns to the subject and reveals more details of the events constituting the end of the age.
The Seven Last Plagues, End Times: What's Going On?
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn his visions of the seals John saw the judgment of God at work in the affairs of mankind. In the trumpets he recognized how God in grace warns mankind of impending judgment. But in the plagues the judgment has finally come. It's the End.
Seven Significant Visions, Part 2, End Times: What's Going On?
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBJohn records various visions that graphically explain why the churches are experiencing hostility, why the hostility will continue, and how it will ultimately be resolved.