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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Seven Significant Visions, Part 1, End Times: What's Going On?
November 08, 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.
Seven Seals and Seven Trumpets, End Times: What's Going On?
November 05, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBBefore the scroll outlining God's plan could be opened, the seven seals had to be broken, outlining what must happen before the plan is consummated.
A Door Standing Open in Heaven, End Times: What's Going On?
November 04, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHaving seen Christ active in the life of the church, John now has another vision in which he sees Christ at home in heaven. Both visions need to be seen in perspective.
Jesus and the Seven Churches, End Times: What's Going On?
November 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn John's vision, Jesus dictates letters to the churches that are relevant for all ages. He shares insights regarding their church life, including warnings, instructions, and promises.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, Part 2, End Times: What's Going On?
November 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAs we approach Revelation, we should bear three things in mind: It is Apocalypse, a unique literary genre that requires careful study; it is a prophecy which deals with proclamation and prediction; and a letter, which handles pastoral concerns.
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, Part 1, End Times: What's Going On?
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAs we approach Revelation, we should bear three things in mind: It is Apocalypse, a unique literary genre that requires careful study; it is a prophecy which deals with proclamation and prediction; and a letter, which handles pastoral concerns.
Everness, Part 2, Everness
October 29, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen you come to familiar Scriptures, do you tend to pass them by? Most of us have heard Psalm 23, describing the Shepherd's relationship with His sheep. Take time and allow the Lord to give you a fresh revelation on these verses as Jill Briscoe shares her heart and perspective on one of her favorite passages in Scripture.
Everness, Part 1, Everness
October 28, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen you come to familiar Scriptures, do you tend to pass them by? Most of us have heard Psalm 23, describing the Shepherd's relationship with His sheep. Take time and allow the Lord to give you a fresh revelation on these verses as Jill Briscoe shares her heart and perspective on one of her favorite passages in Scripture.
Words to Live By, Part 2, Words to Live By
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MB“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 Have you ever had an “ah ha” moment? A time when something was said that just clicked with you, and it permanently changed your perspective? Throughout Stuart Briscoe's lifetime, from his childhood to his service in the Royal Marines, and then as a full-time pastor, he had a number of spiritual “ah ha” moments—times when people he greatly respected shared words of wisdom with him that shaped his worldview an...
Words to Live By, Part 1, Words to Live By
October 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MB“A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.” Proverbs 25:11 Have you ever had an “ah ha” moment? A time when something was said that just clicked with you, and it permanently changed your perspective? Throughout Stuart Briscoe's lifetime, from his childhood to his service in the Royal Marines, and then as a full-time pastor, he had a number of spiritual “ah ha” moments—times when people he greatly respected shared words of wisdom with him that shaped his worldview an...
Lost and Found, Lost and Found
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBA parable is defined as an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. And the parable of the prodigal son found in Luke 15 may be one of the most famous parables in Scripture. The story of the prodigal son is about God losing something very precious and sending His son, Jesus, to get it back. This is God's world, and He wants it back!
How Do I Find Joy? Part 2 , Rediscovering Joy
October 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHave you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy, even in the midst of a difficult crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy—and yet it's true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. So how do we keep our joy? In this message Jill explores how you can experience joy on the inside, even when things are all wrong on the outside.
How Do I Find Joy? Part 1, Rediscovering Joy
October 21, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHave you ever been with someone who seemed to have an inner joy, even in the midst of a difficult crisis? As Christians, we have the Holy Spirit living in our hearts, which brings incredible joy—and yet it's true that we can lapse into feeling depressed and hopeless. So how do we keep our joy? In this message Jill explores how you can experience joy on the inside, even when things are all wrong on the outside.
The Road to Joy, Part 2, Rediscovering Joy
October 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe have an insatiable desire to control and manipulate what happens around us—all in pursuit of achieving happiness. But the truth is we have very little control of what's happening around us, and hence little chance of finding the happiness that eludes us. As believers in Jesus, should the pursuit of happiness really be our end goal? Do we need God to fix our happenings, or do we need God to fix our attitudes? In this message, Stuart teaches from Nehemiah, where we learn where to find sta...
The Road to Joy, Part 1, Rediscovering Joy
October 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe have an insatiable desire to control and manipulate what happens around us—all in pursuit of achieving happiness. But the truth is we have very little control of what's happening around us, and hence little chance of finding the happiness that eludes us. As believers in Jesus, should the pursuit of happiness really be our end goal? Do we need God to fix our happenings, or do we need God to fix our attitudes? In this message, Stuart teaches from Nehemiah, where we learn where to find sta...
A Little Pot of Oil, Rediscovering Joy
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBScripture tells a story about a widow who has run out of options on how to pay her creditors. She's facing the real possibility that she will lose both of her young sons to slavery as a means of paying her debt. This desperate woman is out of money, out of hope, and out of faith. She's angry at God for the situation she's facing with seemingly no way out. Have you ever felt that way? How do you find peace when your faith is completely out of focus? When the sheer weight of the moment has b...
Chains of Blessing, Part 2, Rediscovering Joy
October 15, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they are alone, the fear and sadness take over, and they break down. Much of the apostle Paul's life was spent suffering—most of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance. This “spiritual art” of contentment was something Paul learned—and it wasn't easy. In this message, Jill uses Paul's life...
Chains of Blessings, Part 1, Rediscovering Joy
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat do you do when you are suffering through a hard time? Many of us sulk, complain, and feel sorry for ourselves. Others put on a strong face, but when they are alone, the fear and sadness take over, and they break down. Much of the apostle Paul's life was spent suffering—most of the time in jail. But unlike many of us, Paul was joyful no matter what his circumstance. This “spiritual art” of contentment was something Paul learned—and it wasn't easy. In this message, Jill uses Paul's life...
The Joyful Heart, Part 2, Rediscovering Joy
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBTo all in the world—and even many in the church—joy and godliness seem like separate pursuits. Joy is seen as circumstantial happiness, and godliness is seen as rigid rules of self-denial. But that supposes a low view of joy and an even lower view of godliness! In this message, Stuart heralds the heights of true joy and godliness—the deep and abiding blessing at home in the heart of those like God, devoted to love and steadfast faithfulness.
The Joyful Heart, Part 1, Rediscovering Joy
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBTo all in the world—and even many in the church—joy and godliness seem like separate pursuits. Joy is seen as circumstantial happiness, and godliness is seen as rigid rules of self-denial. But that supposes a low view of joy and an even lower view of godliness! In this message, Stuart heralds the heights of true joy and godliness—the deep and abiding blessing at home in the heart of those like God, devoted to love and steadfast faithfulness.
Never Give Up, Never Give Up
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBA casual reading of the parable of the widow and the judge might suggest that Jesus was saying if we go on asking God to do what we want, He will give in eventually and we will get our own way! A careful study of Luke 18:1-14 presents a very different picture.
Searching for Security, Searching
October 08, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBSecurity comes with the confidence of knowing who you are and where you belong. In Ecclesiastes 4, we see Solomon mourning for the lost outside his palace gates as he watches them toil with the meaningless distractions of this world. Today, there are still millions of people walking around with the emptiness of not knowing God. And as this breaks the Lord's heart, it should move us to take action in sharing the Gospel.
Searching for Satisfaction, Searching
October 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIf we are honest with ourselves, instant gratification is the driving force for many of our actions. But that pleasure soon fades. Jill brings us to Ecclesiastes 2 where Solomon puts this theory to the test in an effort to see what truly satisfies.
Searching for a Song to Sing, Searching
October 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen you can't feel God with your feelings, feel Him with your faith. There are plenty of times in life when we feel like God isn't with us because we are focused on our emotions. These are the times when it is crucial to speak Scripture over our circumstances. Then we will find ourselves being lifted out of the pit.
Searching for Significance, Searching
October 05, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn a world filled with “me-first” thinking, it's natural to wonder if we matter to anyone. Who really cares about me? In Ecclesiastes 4, we get to see Solomon's longing for significance in another's life, which ultimately can only be satisfied by God. In this message, Jill uses an acrostic for W-I-S-D-O-M.
Searching for Sense, Searching
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhy are we here? Is there a purpose? We have a need to know the meaning of life because God has put eternity in the hearts of man. Jill leads us to various chapters in Ecclesiastes to help us make sense of it all.
The Time of the End, The Devoted Life of Daniel
October 01, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDaniel's great vision ended with him learning many astonishing things. He did not understand everything because the information concerned the near and distant future, but he was greatly encouraged. We, too, do not understand it all, but we can be encouraged.
The Great War, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 30, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDaniel's final visionary experience revealed to him something of the intensity of the spiritual conflict behind world events. But it also reminded him of the awesome power of the heavenly forces and the certainty of God's ultimate triumph. He wins "the great war."
The Word of the Lord, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDaniel was disciplined in prayer and dedicated to the study of "the Word of the Lord." He knew that in the Word, God speaks to His people, then in prayer we offer our response. The Word should stimulate prayer and prayer should reflect the Word.
The King's Business, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBDaniel was granted rare insights into the way God works out His purposes in the world. Occasionally, he was deeply distressed by what he learned but he carried on with the king's business nevertheless. Those to whom God reveals truth need to know what to do with it!
The Ancient of Days, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAfter the opening stories of Daniel, we come now to the more challenging chapters, which deal with Daniel's apocalyptic visions. What they mean and how they apply have been the subjects of intense debate for centuries, but they teach us many basic lessons nevertheless.
The Writing on the Wall, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHave you ever seen "the handwriting on the wall"? What did you do? Belshazzar knew about Nebuchadnezzar's experience, but he chose to ignore it. He surpassed his predecessor in the behavior that had led to his downfall. The writing was on the wall for him long before the fingers of a human hand appeared. We should take note!
The Most High Is Sovereign, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBNo matter how high a person may be elevated and no matter how celebrated a person may be, that person must sooner or later come to terms with the fact that the Lord is the MOST HIGH. Like Nebuchadnezzar, everybody needs to hear Him say, "I'm God. And you're not!"
The Fiery Furnace, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBLife in Babylon was not easy for Daniel and his friends even though they held privileged positions. They were never far from having to reassert their allegiance to the Lord and demonstrate their distinctives, as the incident of the fiery furnace clearly demonstrates.
The Development of Character, The Devoted Life of Daniel
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat does it take to be a Daniel? The people of God were living in perilous times and they needed to know how to conduct themselves. The stories of Daniel showed how, and we can learn from them and the principles that develop character.
The Forgiveness of God, Part 2, The Fatherhood of God
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBGod came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set about bringing the world back home. “Talk to me,” says the Father. “Prayer is the means; I have made a way.” But there is a problem—we don't know how.
The Forgiveness of God, Part 1, The Fatherhood of God
September 17, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBGod came in Christ to offer us forgiveness through the cross. He rose again the third day and set about bringing the world back home. “Talk to me,” says the Father. “Prayer is the means; I have made a way.” But there is a problem—we don't know how.
The Father-ness of God, The Fatherhood of God
September 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBA bewildered human race is like a man lost in a forest asking, “Father, are you there?” In 1945, at the end of World War 2, Helmut Thielicke, a brilliant theologian, preaching through the Lord's Prayer to what was left of his congregation in the ruins of his church in Stuttgart said, “Everything will be all right so long as we hear His good voice calling to us above the howling of the wolves, above the sound of branches snapping, above the ominous noises around us. God is always there.” A C...
What I'm Still Learning, Part 2, A Lifetime of Wisdom
September 15, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBFrom birth, we embark on a lifetime of learning and we learn in a variety of ways. If we assume that we were created by an intentional God who had something in mind when He created us, then clearly we need to learn much about Him and His purposes. Peter said this would “keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8).
What I'm Still Learning, Part 1, A Lifetime of Wisdom
September 14, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBFrom birth, we embark on a lifetime of learning and we learn in a variety of ways. If we assume that we were created by an intentional God who had something in mind when He created us, then clearly we need to learn much about Him and His purposes. Peter said this would “keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ” (2 Peter 1:8).
Learning God's Promises at Every Age, A Lifetime of Wisdom
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn Psalm 71, we have a man in his middle years looking back, looking around, and looking forward. He is musing over some of his life lessons of faith and wisdom, seeking to finish strong. This is a good exercise for all of us... whatever age we are!
Finding Spiritual Wisdom, Part 2, A Lifetime of Wisdom
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAn educated man is one who has learned how to learn and never stops learning. But it's important to note that spiritual wisdom differs from earthly wisdom because spiritual wisdom comes from the Spirit of Christ—from heaven.
Finding Spiritual Wisdom, Part 1, A Lifetime of Wisdom
September 09, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBAn educated man is one who has learned how to learn and never stops learning. But it's important to note that spiritual wisdom differs from earthly wisdom because spiritual wisdom comes from the Spirit of Christ—from heaven.
Leah - Rejection, Running on Empty
September 08, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBOne of the hardest things in life is facing rejection, especially when it comes from someone we love. We, like Leah, might keep striving, struggling, and manipulating to earn acceptance from our loved one. We may feel alone, but God sees and hears what we endure. In this message, Jill walks us through Leah's struggle with rejection and shows us the God who saw, heard, and loved Leah through it all.
Elijah - Burnout, Part 2, Running on Empty
September 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I've had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.
Elijah - Burnout, Part 1, Running on Empty
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe all get tired sometimes. And sometimes in our tiredness we get to a point where we, like Elijah, say "I've had enough, Lord." Where do we go once we've reached that point? How can we find refreshment and get moving again? In this message, Jill uses Elijah's story to teach us that God alone can refresh us just as He did for Elijah.
Martha - Busyness, Part 2, Running on Empty
September 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all. In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.
Martha - Busyness, Part 1, Running on Empty
September 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat does your daily schedule look like? Is it full of errands and events? Sometimes we become workaholics and worriers, filling our days with too many tasks and constant concerns about things we can't control rather than taking time to focus on the most important thing of all. In this message, Jill uses the example of Martha to show us instead how Jesus would want us to fill our time.
Naomi - Bitterness, Part 2, Running on Empty
September 01, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBLife can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.
Naomi - Bitterness, Part 1, Running on Empty
August 31, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBLife can be rough. Bad things happen. It's easy to take those bad things and walk down the road of bitterness where our relationships with friends and family suffer. In this message, Jill tells us how Naomi's experiences made her an empty, bitter woman, but she got back on track with the help of her daughter-in-law Ruth and became a full, better woman.