True Vs. Truth Podcast
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this day of self-defined truth based on cultural norms and science, our podcast is meant to expose the myths and illusions plaguing truth through a focus on the absolute truth of God’s Living Word. The world needs this truth, and this podcast is here to accurately provide it through testimonies of God's faithful, everlasting Word.
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Fame, Money, & Faith in False Idols
October 05, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutes - 34.5 MBWe get real about super celebrities and viral social media influencers this week, and dive deep into the kingdom perspective on fame and money. An elevated platform to show your talents and increased wealth to reward hard work can be a gift and blessing from God. However, it’s important that we don’t fall victim to idolatry and covet our Earthly possessions over the gifts God is promising us in Heaven. Instead, consider how the blessings in your life should be used to bless others, and use t...
Understanding Conflict as Christians
September 21, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 52.8 MBConflict is inevitable, even when we try our hardest to avoid it. It turns out, God doesn’t ask us to avoid conflict. Jesus himself didn’t shy away from conflict when necessary, and preached that conflict resolution requires loving your neighbor and trusting in God. This week, we break down conflict— between spouses, between parents and children, between friends, and between fellow Christians— and discuss what conflict resolution really looks like when we follow God’s word and listen to his ...
Seasons of Motherhood & Faith with Hope Darst
September 07, 2022 08:00Hope Darst, mother, musician, and worship leader, joins Danielle on a girl’s only episode to talk about girlhood, womanhood, and motherhood— all from a kingdom perspective. While parenting today is overwhelming enough, Hope explains how to weather storms and cope with changes in your family and faith through relying on God’s word and focusing on lordship. From challenging perspectives to healing from failures, Hope tells all in this introspective episode on how women do it all by not doing i...
Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
August 24, 2022 08:00We tackle purpose from a kingdom perspective this week, and break down the ways in which people get their purpose wrong. God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and our gifts and talents are given from God to guide us on our journey to discovering that purpose. Instead of “manifesting” our own destiny, we dive deep into the Word to better understand how to seek our purpose and how to remain open to hearing God’s calling in our lives, no matter what. Timecoded Guide: [00:48] Learn...
Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
August 24, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 45.7 MBWe tackle purpose from a kingdom perspective this week, and break down the ways in which people get their purpose wrong. God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and our gifts and talents are given from God to guide us on our journey to discovering that purpose. Instead of “manifesting” our own destiny, we dive deep into the Word to better understand how to seek our purpose and how to remain open to hearing God’s calling in our lives, no matter what. Timecoded Guide: [00:48] Learn...
Defying Culture to Follow Christ with Jamal Johnson
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBJamal Johnson, one of the pastors at Progressive Baptist Church and Biblica partner for Reach4Life, joins us in a conversation about culture. The culture of our country and our community doesn’t often align with God’s word, leading to groups of people, especially Black people in America, to pull away from going to church or being active Christians. Tackling the tough topics of racism, slavery, politics, sexuality, and gentrification, we break down the broad topic of culture using Christ as o...
Harnessing Social Media for God’s Glory
July 27, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 45.1 MBThis week, we take a step back from our social media and consider Christ’s opinion on the online world we have created. Between Instagram stories, TikTok trends, and Facebook discourse, our experiences online have begun to bleed into our personal lives, relationships, and faith in God. We break down how we find a healthy influence of Christ in our time on social media and how we can encourage our children to make better decisions online through engaging in Christian, child-safe spaces. ...
Addressing Mental Health at Church
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 29 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week, we dive into the hot topic of mental health. With the pandemic bringing more awareness to mental illness and our need for human connection, discussions around mental health skyrocketed in popularity and led to a lot of opinions that didn’t take faith into account. Keeping in mind that we can’t pick “one or the other” when healing ourselves mentally, we have an insightful discussion about generational trauma, mental health at church, and putting our worries with God for a healthier...
Parenting with Grace, Truth, and Discipline
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBWe continue our discussion of the kingdom perspective as the topic of marriage shifts into the topic of parenting. Parenthood requires discipling your children and teaching them how to have a relationship with God. As social media, books, movies, television shows, and even podcasts expose our children to so many different difficult topics, it’s important that we remember to communicate, to discipline, and to give our children the answers to their questions through God’s word. Timecoded ...
The Legacy & Forgotten History of Juneteenth
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week, we celebrate Juneteenth and explain the importance of a holiday centered around Black Americans. With an emphasis on freedom and allyship, we encourage our non-black friends and neighbors, especially our fellow Christians, to delve into our history, educate with important well-rounded resources, and understand the black experience in the United States beyond the context of slavery. Timecoded Guide: [02:07] Understanding the colors & culture of Juneteenth [08:48] Includi...
Christian Context & Black Community with Lisa Fields
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBWe’re joined by Lisa Fields, Founder and CEO of Jude 3, for a discussion about community and context. Apologetics often get lost within the Black community, and many of the most prevalent religious spaces are filled only with white male voices. As a black woman, Lisa founded Jude 3 to equip the African American community in the area of apologetics. Today, she shares her current and upcoming projects with us, along with giving us some insight on being Black apologetics ourselves. Timecode...
Marriage from A Kingdom Perspective
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBSeason 5 kicks off with a discussion about marriage from a kingdom perspective. Instead of allowing ourselves to be fed false narratives about selfish and transactional love, we dive deep into God’s word to uncover the truth about why marriage exists, what men and women can do to support each other in these partnerships, and how strong communication between spouses and with God can create a strong marital union that can survive and thrive long term. Timecoded Guide: [4:50] Looking bey...
Pursuing God's Purpose for Your Life
October 07, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 76 MBMatt and Danielle explore the concept of your calling in Christ and the purpose that God has given you in your life. No matter our age or stage in our lives, we all have to seek the life our Lord wants us to lead to bring him glory and solidify our place as his loyal followers. This week, Matt and Danielle cover: Seeking validation in the wrong places Finding your calling at any point in your life Understanding that the impact happens outside ourselves Being refined through th...
Kingdom Stewardship
September 23, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 73.6 MBMatt and Danielle break down the concept of kingdom stewardship and why God has entrusted us with this responsibility. Instead of believing what each of us has is “mine”, we have to consider why God granted each of us our talents and gifts as opportunities for stewardship. This week, Matt and Danielle cover: Overcoming the challenges of life-long stewardships Comparing what you have to what others have Being entrusted with certain talents and abilities Finding compassion...
Taste Testing Faith (w/ Stephanie Rousselle)
September 09, 2021 05:28 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBStephanie Rousselle, the host of the Gospel Spice Podcast, joins Matt and Danielle to discuss her journey from France to the US, her discovery of God in her life, and the difference between cultural Christianity and truly believing in Christ. This week, Matt, Danielle, and Stephanie cover: Growing up as an Atheist in France and her early perspective on Christians Discovering Christianity on her journey to the US and how that changed her life Believing in the resurrectio...
The Cost of True Discipleship with Afshin Ziafat
August 26, 2021 12:08 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBThis week, Matt, Danielle, and Afshin cover: -Growing up as a Muslim in Iran -Moving to the US during a time of anti-Iranian prejudice -Having numerous encounters with Christianity growing up -Being disowned by his family when he changed his faith -Encouraging new Christians to remain loyal to God no matter the cost
The Authentic Disciple of Jesus
August 12, 2021 13:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBAs Matt and Danielle embark on Season 4, they talk about authentic discipleship, shepherding new Christians, and understanding how to better represent Christ. This week, Matt and Danielle cover: Defining authentic discipleship Showing compassion like Christ Missing out on the fruit through inauthentic discipleship Understanding the word as your weapon Balancing yourself as a Christian Serving When we strive to be as authentic as possible in our discipleship and o...
Blessings, Callings, and the Church Family
March 25, 2021 23:50 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBFamily isn’t just your immediate relatives, it should also include your church. In this episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt and Danielle Forte explain what it means to be a part of a church family and what your church should provide for you as a Christian.
Dr. Bryan Loritts - Faith Starts With Family
March 11, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBAs a pastor, father, and person of color, Dr. Loritts weighs in on the important role that Christianity and God’s word plays in family, government, and the church. What is our responsibility as Christians living in a democracy? As an avid advocate for democracy and systemic change, Dr. Loritts understands that the word of God does not fit perfectly into the political parties that America is divided into. Instead, Dr. Loritts encourages Christians to care for people of all ages and races ...
Raising Children of God
February 25, 2021 13:08 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBWhen we talk about faith and family, we also have to talk about the youngest members of our families: children. As parents themselves of 3 children, Matt and Danielle spend this episode of True Vs Truth talking about raising their kids to be faithful followers of God and teaching them to be genuine believers in his word. When should parents start introducing faith into their children’s lives? Faithfulness starts at a young age and the Forte’s are living proof of how God can and shoul...
Nona Jones - Finding Healing After Trauma
February 11, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MBHow can we heal from our past traumas? With a past full of abuse and tragedy, Nona knows exactly how hard it can be to acknowledge, accept, and address trauma. On her journey as a young woman, Nona was lucky enough to discover Christ, who has shown her the way to healing through forgiveness and love, both for herself and for those who have hurt her the most. It has not been an easy journey, but health and happiness have found Nona because she is willing to work through what happened to her...
The Antidote to Family Toxicity
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBThe word “toxic” is thrown around a lot in today’s world, but do we really know what it means? On this episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle break down the reasons why so many toxic relationships exist around us, especially within our own families, as well as give us the guiding words from God to focus on transformative prayer and patient wisdom when dealing with conflicts in our relationships with one another.
Modern Discipleship Within the Family
January 07, 2021 15:44 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBAs season 3 of True Vs. Truth dares to dive further into the topic of family, Matt and Danielle share their beliefs on what it means to be a family in our modern world. With the many complex issues and conflicts plaguing and overwhelming our society, it’s important that we reflect inward to focus on the current state of family and how we can improve our relationships with family members through God’s guidance.
Looking Back, Moving Forward
August 27, 2020 16:33 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBFrom making sense of the loss of prominent celebrity figures to contextualizing current protests against racial injustice, talking about God with guests from around the country to working through a pandemic, it has been a season of ups and downs for Matt and Danielle and they’re proud to share what they’ve learned and how we can all continue to allow God to guide us through these uncertain times.
AJ McQueen Speaks on Creating Systemic Change
July 16, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn the latest episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest AJ McQueen, a rapper, activist, and revolutionary. AJ shares his own story with Matt and Danielle about his past struggle with gang violence and imparts his wisdom about creating systems, speaking up, and channeling Christ in activism and advocacy.
AJ McQueen - Creating Systemic Change
July 16, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn the latest episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest AJ McQueen, a rapper, activist, and revolutionary. AJ shares his own story with Matt and Danielle about his past struggle with gang violence and imparts his wisdom about creating systems, speaking up, and channeling Christ in activism and advocacy.
Creating Systemic Change w/ AJ McQueen
July 16, 2020 00:08 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn the latest episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest AJ McQueen, a rapper, activist, and revolutionary. AJ shares his own story with Matt and Danielle about his past struggle with gang violence and imparts his wisdom about creating systems, speaking up, and channeling Christ in activism and advocacy.
Adisa Bakari Speaks On Addressing Injustice and Racism
June 15, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBAdisa Bakari joins Matt and Danielle to discuss racism, injustice, and accountability.
Addressing Injustice and Racism
June 15, 2020 01:39 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBAdisa Bakari joins Matt and Danielle to discuss racism, injustice, and accountability.
God’s Guidance in a Racist World
June 01, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBThis is the first episode of a series called Truth talk where we dive into the toughest of conversations to bring action and healing to certain issues that have plagued america as well as the world for centuries. This episode is a panel conversation about racism and injustice consisting of Geof Morin the CEO of Biblica, Dr. Charlie E. Dates, Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church on the southside of Chicago and Pastor of Woodmen Valley chapel in Denver Josh Lindstrom. We dive deep into the top...
Wild Awakenings & Veteran Appreciation
May 23, 2020 12:19 - 49 minutes - 68 MBMatt and Danielle sit down with Jimmy Legree a former NFL cornerback who has transitioned into the military and Greg Matthews who is a veteran amongst many other accolades who's testimony will leave you amazed and inspired to serve.
Understanding Peace in Turmoil
April 08, 2020 12:20 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn the third episode of season two of the True Vs. Truth podcast, Matt and Danielle Forte aren’t asking “How are you?” Instead, they are asking, “How is your soul?” Through discussing the deeper feelings we are all experiencing during these uncertain times, Matt and Danielle advocate for developing a stronger relationship with Christ, no matter how long you’ve been a Christian.
Finding Christ in COVID-19
March 29, 2020 06:53 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBIn the second episode of the second season of True Vs. Truth, Matt and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest Pastor Charlie Dates from the Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago,Illinois. Pastor Dates discusses the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Matt and Danielle and provides the listeners of True Vs. Truth with the guidance needed to navigate these troubling times and to maintain their faith.
Charlie Dates - Finding Christ in COVID-19
March 29, 2020 06:53 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBIn the second episode of the second season of True Vs. Truth, Matt and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest Pastor Charlie Dates from the Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago,Illinois. Pastor Dates discusses the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Matt and Danielle and provides the listeners of True Vs. Truth with the guidance needed to navigate these troubling times and to maintain their faith.
Where is God?
March 19, 2020 14:46 - 36 minutes - 50.2 MBWelcome to the second season of True Vs. Truth with Matt and Danielle Forte. In this episode, we give a brief recap of what we’ve learned from season one of our podcast and then transition into an in-depth discussion about grief, tragedy, and loss, and what we should do when we encounter these things. You can connect with Matt and Danielle through Instagram: Matt Forte - @mforte22 Danielle Forte - danielleforte8.28 You can keep up with all things happening with Biblica through http...
There are no mistakes.... Only God's divine plan!
December 19, 2019 06:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBMatt and Danielle sit down with former world-class gymnast and author Kim Anthony, who's testimony has tested and built her into the champion she is today.
Purpose (B2K = Bibles to Kids segment)
December 05, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBMatt and Danielle talk about purpose in life and the weight of doing the will of our heavenly father. They also have Jillian Trowbridge as a guest. She is a 13 year old girl, has a heart for others and shows it by being unashamed to spread the Gospel literally. Jillian started a nonprofit with her friend Reese when she was only 8 years old with the goal of impacting the world by giving bibles to kids.
Dee-1 talks God and Girls
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBMusic artist Dee-1 tells us about his new album "God and girls" , of his journey in the music industry facing different obstacles making music that glorifies God and more importantly how he came to follow Christ and why its so essential in his life.
GOD and Girls
November 25, 2019 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBMusic artist Dee-1 tells us about his new album "God and girls" , of his journey in the music industry facing different obstacles making music that glorifies God and more importantly how he came to follow Christ and why its so essential in his life.
God's Design for Dating and Being Single
November 14, 2019 05:00 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBIn this episode Matt and Danielle cover the often glanced over topics of Gods design for dating but also how being single isn't a bad thing.
Trials, Testimonies, and The Truth (the 3 T's) with Lamorris Crawford
October 31, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBFrom living a life of drugs and violence to serving as a chaplain to the Cincinnati Bengals, Lamorris Crawford is the testament that through Christ, your life can change. Lamorris shares his childhood and family background and how he was set to end up just like his family; surrounded by drugs, sex, and violence. He reveals the life-changing experience that brought him to God and how that has impacted his life since then.
"Faith and Forgiveness" unmasking the Truth about forgiveness
October 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn light of the conviction of Dallas police officer Amber Guyger and the powerful act of forgiveness displayed by the victim’s brother, Brandt Jean, we felt compelled to take a look at what the truth is about forgiveness and why it’s almost expected that black people should automatically chose to forgive in the face of tragedy. This episode bodes two of the most qualified persons to speak on this issue in sports agent Adisa Bakari and pro football player/social activist Ben Watson.
Bizzle talks about Life and Times of Being a Christian Hip Hop Artist
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 34 MBIf you’re not familiar with Bizzle, he is the CEO of God Over Money Records, award-nominated recording artists, and one of the most prominent Christian hip-hop artists. Christian rap is getting a lot of attention these days and artists like Bizzle are using hip-hop to spread a positive and uplifting message that promotes faith and belief in a higher power.
The Life and Times of Being a Christian Hip Hop Artist
October 03, 2019 04:00 - 26 minutes - 34 MBIf you’re not familiar with Bizzle, he is the CEO of God Over Money Records, award-nominated recording artists, and one of the most prominent Christian hip-hop artists. Christian rap is getting a lot of attention these days and artists like Bizzle are using hip-hop to spread a positive and uplifting message that promotes faith and belief in a higher power.
Charlie Dates - Making your own decision to unashamedly follow Christ
September 19, 2019 06:45 - 28 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, Matt and Danielle Forte sit down with Reverend Charlie Dates, Senior Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago.
Thandeka Mavundla-Nzama
September 13, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 34.9 MBMatt and Danielle Forté interview Thandeka 'Thandy' Mavundla-Nzama the founder of Phakama Africa Community Projects, a South African nonprofit who developed a community program using this Reach4Life Bible as a basis to teach life lessons in schools, detention centers, drug rehabs, and community and church groups. In addition to education about HIV prevention, the program provides guidance on topics common to youth, such as drug abuse, sexual health and safety, teen pregnancy, and other topics.
Why Podcast? LIVE from South Africa
September 03, 2019 19:09 - 24 minutes - 32.1 MBMatt & Danielle Forte talk about what they've experienced with Biblica in South Africa and why this podcast is important for them to do.