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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Hannah - Broken Dreams, Running on Empty
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBEver have those prayers that God doesn't seem to be answering? We all have dreams and longings—sometimes they go unfulfilled. We wonder, "Where is God in my pain? Does He even hear me?" In this message, Jill uses the example of Hannah and her desire for a child to teach us that God does indeed hear us.
God's Plan for Society, God Has a Plan - and We're Part of It
August 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBA major part of life is spent in the family and at work. Relationships in these environments are critically important. Societal change has taken place since Ephesians was written but the spiritual principles for societal living outlined are still relevant.
God's Plan for Changed Lives, God Has a Plan - and We're Part of It
August 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBGod's people are called to live in a way that is worthy of their calling. Therefore, they must be sure of their calling and committed to behavior that is appropriate. Paul gets specific? The extent to which this is done determines the church's credibility or lack thereof.
God's Plan for Spiritual Growth, God Has a Plan - and We're Part of It
August 25, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHaving explained what God was doing in his life and wanted to do in the Ephesians lives, Paul turned to prayer. His concern was that they would discover and experience all that God had in mind for their spiritual growth and development. We need similar concerns today.
God's Plan for Salvation, God Has a Plan - and We're Part of It
August 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIt is no secret that the human race is in deep trouble, but there is little agreement on the exact nature and the extent of the problems. Scripture not only explains the situation, but also outlines God's response...His gracious plan of salvation.
God's Plan for the Believer, God Has a Plan - and We're Part of It
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHaving blessed God for His blessings lavished on the Ephesians, Paul comments on their behavior and then launches into a prayer for their continued spiritual development which gives us a clue to what God plans for believers.
Chariots of Fire, Part 2, Prayer That Works
August 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it's important to root ourselves in prayer. In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strong—especially when we are in the midst of the fight.
Chariots of Fire, Part 1, Prayer That Works
August 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhether we realize it or not, hostile forces are at work all around us. The devil is constantly trying to bring down as many people as he can. So, when we are struggling with depression, worry, low self-confidence, or fear, it's important to root ourselves in prayer. In this message, Jill discusses the battle between good and evil and gives us ways we can keep our prayer life strong—especially when we are in the midst of the fight.
Sharpening Your Prayer Skills, Prayer That Works
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBMany of us have times in our lives where we feel we've lost our spiritual effectiveness. This can happen in a number of ways. Maybe our disciplines have gone awry, our habits have slipped, our priorities changed, or we've let worry, pride or selfishness get in the way. In this message, Jill explains what happens when we lose our spiritual effectiveness, and she shares the steps we can take to retrieve it.
The Holy Spirit of Prayer, Prayer That Works
August 17, 2021 05:00 - 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.
Running Out of Prayers, Part 2, Prayer That Works
August 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHave you ever felt like you're running out of prayers? Maybe you're disappointed with God because you prayed so hard and the prayer wasn't answered. Or maybe you've just run out of spiritual energy, or you're in a bad situation in your life and you don't know how you are going to get through it. In this message, Jill talks about what happens when we feel like we have no prayers left to give, and she offers tools for getting through it.
Running Out of Prayers, Part 1, Prayer That Works
August 13, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHave you ever felt like you're running out of prayers? Maybe you're disappointed with God because you prayed so hard and the prayer wasn't answered. Or maybe you've just run out of spiritual energy, or you're in a bad situation in your life and you don't know how you are going to get through it. In this message, Jill talks about what happens when we feel like we have no prayers left to give, and she offers tools for getting through it.
Fire on the Mountain, Prayer That Works
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn the story of Elijah, God answers Elijah's prayer and sends fire from heaven down to Elijah's altar, in order to show the people of Israel that He is the one and only true God. This is just one example of how God answers prayer. In this message, Jill uses the analogy of an altar and describes twelve components that make up our relationship with God. It's a way of helping us understand how God can send “fire” down to our altars to answer our prayers.
Praying for the Family, Prayer That Works
August 11, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIt's easy to get discouraged when we're praying for a family member or a loved one and we just don't see God answering our prayers. In those times, we might tend to tell God how and when He should answer the prayer instead of having faith that His answer to our prayers might be in a way or at a time that is different than we imagine—but better! In this message, Jill gives us the example of Elijah and the widow and her son at Zarephath. Sharing her own personal stories, Jill encourages us to...
The Hidden Life , Prayer That Works
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we think of the “heroes of the faith,” we tend to focus on the tasks they accomplished and the people they encouraged—but the things they accomplished on their feet wouldn't have happened if they hadn't spent time on their knees in prayer. Even Elijah had to start somewhere! He was a shepherd in a small town who cultivated “the hidden life” of prayer before God called him to change his world. In this message, Jill walks us through Elijah's story, before the majestic displays of God's ...
The Rain Man, Prayer That Works
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHow's your prayer life? Are your prayers childish, easily distracted, unfocused and lacking in passion, seeing prayer as a way to get what you want? Or are they heartfelt, fervent, and effective... prayer that works? Drawing from the prophet Elijah's fervent prayer life and his prayers for rain in a drought, Jill guides us in becoming great “pray-ers” and encourages us that effective prayer takes time and work but is completely worthwhile.
Worship and Listening, God of Wonder, God of Worship
August 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBYears ago, Mortimer Adler wrote a book titled How to Read a Book. It sounded elementary, but it proved to be absolutely necessary. It's highly likely that knowing how to listen to a sermon may be equally elementary and necessary in understanding and applying what is taught to everyday life.
Worship and Prayer, God of Wonder, God of Worship
August 05, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWorship is a response to God's self-revelation. Prayer, which is either a spoken or unuttered response to Him, is therefore a premier aspect of worship. Whether in the congregation or alone, Jesus taught us we should pray and pray continually.
Worship and Devotions, Part 2, God of Wonder, God of Worship
August 04, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MB“Don't put your head on the pillow at night if you hadn't had your nose in the Book during the day.” —Stuart Briscoe In addition to recognizing the significance of congregational worship, it's important for believers to develop the practice of personal daily devotions.
Worship and Devotions, Part 1, God of Wonder, God of Worship
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MB“Don't put your head on the pillow at night if you hadn't had your nose in the Book during the day.” —Stuart Briscoe In addition to recognizing the significance of congregational worship, it's important for believers to develop the practice of personal daily devotions.
Fight for the Family, Fight for the Family
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBFamilies have been under attack from the beginning of time, and they are under attack today. The devil, who hates families with complete disdain, works overtime to tear down every wall we rebuild. How do we overcome his opposition when we're exhausted from the constant patch work? In this message, Jill Briscoe teaches from the book of Nehemiah on where to draw strength for rebuilding our family relationships.
Living One-Mile High, Part 2, Living One-Mile High
July 30, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHow can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it's all about getting God's perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever “burden” God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it! Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership.
Living One-Mile High, Part 1, Living One-Mile High
July 29, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHow can we live above the problems of everyday life? Habakkuk tells us how, and it's all about getting God's perspective. There is unspeakable joy in embracing, accepting, and submitting to whatever “burden” God has called each of us to endure. With His help, we can live above it! Jill taught this message at a conference on the spiritual art of leadership.
The Mystery of Godliness, Cheerful Godliness
July 28, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBContemporary songs have a brief life. Traditional songs last a little longer. But today's Scripture reading includes a fragment of a Christian hymn 2,000 years old. That alone makes it worthy of consideration. It's about Christmas and "the mystery of godliness."
The Contentment of Godliness, Cheerful Godliness
July 27, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe heretical teachers were apparently extorting exorbitant amounts of money from the church using godliness as a means to financial gain. Paul repudiated their activities but used the opportunity to show the great gain of "godliness with contentment."
The Disciplines of Godliness, Cheerful Godliness
July 26, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBPaul understood the importance of athletics in the lives of his contemporaries. Accordingly, he found it helpful to use athletic terms to define and contrast the difference between "physical training" and the need for believers to "train (themselves) in godliness."
The Development of Godliness, Cheerful Godliness
July 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe "towers" of salvation history of which Paul wrote are "The Epiphany of Grace" (v.11) and "The Epiphany of Glory." (v.13) In between these monumental events we are called "to say 'No' to ungodliness" and to nurture "godly lives in this present age." (v.12)
The Basis of Godliness, Cheerful Godliness
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn these days of international and national uncertainty, people are praying earnestly for those who hold positions of power and responsibility in order that we might "live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." But what is godliness and what does it look like?
The Cry of My Heart, Part 2, Living in the Word
July 21, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBEven though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That's unfortunate because God's Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been!
The Cry of My Heart, Part 1, Living in the Word
July 20, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBEven though the Bible continues to be the leading best seller, fewer people are actually reading it. That's unfortunate because God's Word is just as powerful and life changing today as it has always been!
The Long Walk Home, Part 2, Living in the Word
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way!
The Long Walk Home, Part 1, Living in the Word
July 16, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThe Word of God tells us that there are two life roads—one leads to eternal life, the other to eternal death. There is an art to staying on the right road. There will be pitfalls and enemies who seek to trip us up and distract, divert, and destroy us along the way. But Jill Briscoe shows us that the Holy Spirit will guide, direct, and empower us to keep on walking in the everlasting way!
Getting on Track, Part 2, Living in the Word
July 15, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Getting on Track, Part 1, Living in the Word
July 14, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhat does it mean to live in the Word? How do you hear His voice and apply it to your daily life? Jill Briscoe shows us that it starts with bringing your heart, your mind, and your will when you sit down and spend time reading His Word. Psalm 119:18 says, Open my eyes that I may see wonderful things in your law.
Living Today in the Light of Tomorrow, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 13, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe tend to think in terms of the here and now, and that's understandable—we live here and we're living now! But this world is not home for believers. If we're too focused on the things of this world and never give a thought to living in the light of tomorrow, we won't live well in the HERE and NOW! This might all sound like a challenging riddle, but the Apostle Peter uses this line of thinking to warn us about the risk of becoming so earthbound and seduced by the things of this world that...
God Is Still God and Firmly in Control, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn Peter's time, some people wished to live without God so they rationalized Him into irrelevance. Others, thinking He had disappeared from the scene, sought life without Him. The same mistakes are being made today. But He is still God and firmly in control.
If There's a Heaven, There's a Hell, Part 2, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 09, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThere were many false teachers in these days, and one of the things they were saying is that there's no need to worry about a final judgment. But that's just wrong! If we believe there's no final judgment, then it really doesn't matter what we do. If it doesn't matter what we do, then we can spend our life raising "hell." We can just go out and have a wild time! We can do everything that our lower nature longs to do—no restraints, no limits, no consequences, and no accountability. That's jus...
If There's a Heaven, There's a Hell, Part 1, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 08, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThere were many false teachers in these days, and one of the things they were saying is that there's no need to worry about a final judgment. But that's just wrong! If we believe there's no final judgment, then it really doesn't matter what we do. If it doesn't matter what we do, then we can spend our life raising "hell." We can just go out and have a wild time! We can do everything that our lower nature longs to do—no restraints, no limits, no consequences, and no accountability. That's jus...
The Scriptures Are About Fact Not Fantasy, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 07, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn Peter's day, the Old Testament Scriptures and the apostles' teachings were being twisted, fundamental truths ridiculed, and biblical morality repudiated. So he reminded the people of the significance of God's Word. We need the reminder, too, for we live in similar days.
We're Born Again to Live Anew, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn the epistle he wrote shortly before his death, the Apostle Peter strongly emphasized the important things in life they must not forget. We need to remember not to forget them, too.
Liberty Has Its Limits, Part 2, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHuman history is all about oppression and liberation, tyranny and emancipation. It is also about the abuse of freedom and confusion about liberty. Peter addressed the issue, talking about being “slaves of depravity” and “a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.”
Liberty Has Its Limits, Part 1, Six Things We Must Never Forget
July 02, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBHuman history is all about oppression and liberation, tyranny and emancipation. It is also about the abuse of freedom and confusion about liberty. Peter addressed the issue, talking about being “slaves of depravity” and “a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him.”
Knowing God, Part 2, Choosing
July 01, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we are bogged down with feelings of inadequacy, or when we are burdened by expectations, it's a great time to pray. But sometimes it can be hard for us to know what to pray or even how to pray. In this message, Jill walks us through the Old Testament prayer process that was followed within the temple and compares it to New Testament times to help us understand the importance of prayer and learn how to deepen our prayer life.
Knowing God, Part 1, Choosing
June 30, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWhen we are bogged down with feelings of inadequacy, or when we are burdened by expectations, it's a great time to pray. But sometimes it can be hard for us to know what to pray or even how to pray. In this message, Jill walks us through the Old Testament prayer process that was followed within the temple and compares it to New Testament times to help us understand the importance of prayer and learn how to deepen our prayer life.
Discretionary Time, Choosing
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBThink for a moment about how you spend the majority of your day—working, attending school, raising children, running errands... Now, how do you spend the time that remains? Have you set aside time for the Lord each day? In this message, Jill encourages us to be intentional in connecting with God in all that we do and to make each moment count for Him.
The Wisdom of Solomon, Part 2, Choosing
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe have to make a lot of choices every day... financial decisions, relational decisions, parenting decisions. From making a very small decision to dealing with what seems like an impossible situation, we often find ourselves looking for wisdom and striving to follow God's will. We're seeking to make wise choices. In this message, Jill looks at the life of Solomon to help us understand how we can develop wisdom.
The Wisdom of Solomon, Part 1, Choosing
June 25, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBWe have to make a lot of choices every day... financial decisions, relational decisions, parenting decisions. From making a very small decision to dealing with what seems like an impossible situation, we often find ourselves looking for wisdom and striving to follow God's will. We're seeking to make wise choices. In this message, Jill looks at the life of Solomon to help us understand how we can develop wisdom.
The Light That Shines, Part 2, Let Your Light Shine
June 24, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBModern day disciples, who take seriously their calling to be “the light of the world,” need answers to the questions: “How precisely is this to be done?” and “What will be the result?”
The Light That Shines, Part 1, Let Your Light Shine
June 23, 2021 05:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBModern day disciples, who take seriously their calling to be “the light of the world,” need answers to the questions: “How precisely is this to be done?” and “What will be the result?”
The Call to Shine, Part 2, Let Your Light Shine
June 22, 2021 05:00 - 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.