Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim
279 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingTruth Unbound, led by founder and host Dr. Walter Swaim, exists to defend the truth of God especially in relation to cultural and theological issues of the day and discover His answers to daily dilemmas.
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Josh Harris & the Deconstruction Starter Kit: Something‘s Off
August 12, 2021 22:08 - 13 minutes - 12 MBJoshua Harris, former Christian author & pastor declared himself no longer a Christian and deconstructing the faith he left. Now he's providing a Starter Kit to help others tear their faith down and rebuild a new something. Is something a little off about this? What do we do when we - or others - have doubts about the Christian faith? In this "Short-Cast" (audio only) Dr. Walt Swaim gives some initial guidance from God's Word on a response to those who doubt and those who lead others to doubt...
¿Es la Homosexualidad en la Biblia y qué es la Teología Queer?
August 10, 2021 23:24 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB¿Es la homosexualidad aceptada por Dios en la Biblia? ¿Son bien traducidas las palabras relevantes a esto en la Biblia? Dr. Walter Swaim desenreda algunos de estos versículos y de donde vienen las críticas de sus traducciones. Velo ahora en YouTube en: https://youtu.be/CWzNGU_Ri30 TruthUnbound.org ToBeClearBook.com [email protected]
Clobbered?? Homosexuality, the Bible, & Queer Theology
August 07, 2021 01:24 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB[warning: mature themes discussed] Is homosexuality condoned in the Bible? Dr. Walt Swaim will unravel and clarify the true interpretation of a few of the verses called "clobber" verses about homosexuality, revealing the queer theology that is behind changing their meanings. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/ The book: https://tobeclearbook.com/ Facebook: http...
Ashamed? Brian Tome‘s Apology for the Transgender Sermon
July 28, 2021 12:29 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBOn July 18, 2021 David Mahan, policy director of the Center for Christian Virtue, was invited by Pastor Brian Tome to come to Crossroads Church and address the issue of transgenderism among today’s youth. Beyond the topic itself, Dr. Walt Swaim shows the biblical reasons how the shocking response afterwards by Pastor Tome is alarming and damages the church’s role as a salt and light and weakens the work of the Gospel. Links to the sources of info and ministries mentioned in the video: (Th...
Beth Moore, Horned Toads, and Critical Race Theory
July 24, 2021 00:16 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBBeth Moore’s Tweet on July 21, 2021 about a witch hunt for those teaching and supporting Critical Race Theory (unlike horned toads) not only reveals her inability to grasp what is actually going in the SBC and evangelical Christianity, it reveals the fact that many are indeed deceived or unwilling to challenge this dangerous false teaching. Dr. Walt Swaim clarifies what is truth from error in this ongoing battle against the ideology that is dividing the country and the church. For the bo...
¿Debe Ser Siempre Simpático el Cristiano?
July 22, 2021 13:13 - 20 minutes - 19 MBSe enseña al seguidor de Jesús (especialmente al hombre creyente) que deba ser amable, simpático y apacible en todo momento y con todas personas. Pero ¿es cierto? ¿En dónde se enseña eso en la Biblia? ¿Era Jesús así con todos, aún con los que se le oponían? En este podcast, Dr. Walter Swaim nos muestra de la Biblia lo que Dios queire que demostremos en la actualidad en nuestras vidas. Facebook: Verdad Sin Limites Web: https://truthunbound.org/verdad-sin-limites Email: info@truthun...
Are Christians Supposed To Be Nice?
July 15, 2021 22:17 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAre Christians Supposed To Be Nice? Are we supposed to be smiling all the time, never confronting something wrong or - of all things - never, ever say or do anything that might offend anyone? If not, are we supposed to be mean and offensive to others? Walt takes us through the understanding of what "nice" is and isn't - and what God really wants us to be. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: ...
From Sexual Brokenness To A New-Man: Michael Newman Interview
July 08, 2021 13:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWalter Swaim interviews Founder and Director Michael Newman of the Christian Coalition for Reconciliation in Houston, Texas. Michael lived with sexual confusion and brokenness for years until he was changed by Jesus and the Gospel. An ordained minister now, Michael describes later struggles and victory over those, and how he now helps others with the same brokenness and struggles in their lives. https://www.ccrhouston.org/ Christian Coalition for Reconciliation PO Box 420437 Houston, TX 7...
¿Qué Es Un Fundamentalista?
July 07, 2021 13:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB¿Qué es el fundamentalismo or un fundamentalista? Hoy en día, la palabra "fundamentalista" se utiliza para describir a cualquier persona, desde un cristiano típico hasta un islamista, y a cualquiera que se encuentre en el medio. Hoy el Dr. Walt Swaim nos guía a través de la historia del término, su verdadero significado y en qué se ha transformado hoy. Puede que incluso descubras si eres un fundamentalista como cristiano. Para enviar preguntas y comentarios por correo electrónico al Dr. ...
What Is a Fundamentalist?
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBToday the word "fundamentalist" is used to describe anyone from a typical Christian to an Islamist - and anyone in between. Today Dr. Walt Swaim walks us through the history of the term, it's true meaning, and what it has morphed into today. You might even discover if you are a fundamentalist as a Christian. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/ The book: https://...
Cómo Pensar Críticamente y Bíblicamente
June 27, 2021 00:21 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB¿En qué estaban pensando? Lo decimos mucho cuando observamos que algunas personas hacen lo que no tiene sentido. Es aún más difícil ver cuando los seguidores de Jesús hacen lo mismo - nos comportamos como pensamos y creemos. Escuche este podcast (audio sólo) para aprender cómo Dios nos muestra la forma de pensar críticamente de una manera bíblica. Para enviar preguntas y comentarios por correo electrónico al Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] Las páginas web de este ministerio...
How to Think Critically and Biblically
June 23, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWhat were the thinking??!! We say that a lot as we observe some people doing what doesn't make sense. It's even more difficult to see when followers of Jesus do the same - we do behave as we think and believe. Listen in to learn how God shows us how to think critically in a biblical way.
What Is Progressive Christianity and Is It Dangerous?
June 19, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat Is Progressive Christianity and Is It Dangerous? There is another wave of influence in the church in America and it is dangerous and destructive to biblical Christianity. Dr. Walt Swaim takes us through the ways it is hurting the church, the Gospel and its mission. This is crucial for your faith as a follower of Jesus - listen close to be prepared to defend against it and shine the true light of Jesus to the world! Sean McDowell interviews Progressive Christianity leader Colby Mart...
Creation: Literal Days or Millions of Years?
June 09, 2021 21:17 - 18 minutes - 20.5 MBCreation: Literal Days or Millions of Years? This is a heated discussion among many Christians - and it matters greatly how the biblical answer is understood. Dr. Walt Swaim walks us through this and other passages of Scripture to finally get some clarity on what the Bible really says about it. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/The book: https://tobeclearboo...
La creación: ¿6 días o millones de años?
June 09, 2021 21:05 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBLa creación: ¿6 días o millones de años? Dios hizo todo en seis días de 24 horas cada uno? O es que esos días en la ctualidad son de millones de años y por eso Dios utilizó el proceso evolutivo? El Dr. Walter Swaim nos muestra cómo la Biblia define esto en la realidad y enfatiza la importancia de esta doctrina para el creyente. https://truthunbound.org/verdad-sin-limites https://www.facebook.com/Verdad-Sin-Limites-100838805366578 https://anchor.fm/truth-unboundEmail: [email protected]
What Is Christian Nationalism - and Why It‘s Important To Know
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 11 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat is Christian Nationalism? Just how Christian is Christian Nationalism? Why does it matter? What did Jesus tell us is the true responsibility of the follower of Jesus in both civic and daily life? To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/ The book: https://tobeclearbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Truth-Unbound-102454018533966
Post-Covid: Christian, It‘s Ok To Go Back To Church
May 29, 2021 13:47 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBAfter this period of over a year with lockdowns and restrictions, even on houses of worship, it is proving to be difficult for many believers to go back to faithfully attending and serving in their home church's life and mission. Walt Swaim shows us from a key verse in the Bible what it means to be a part of a church family and why it's time to re-engage life in your church again and even more than before. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websi...
Should A Christian Carry a Gun?
May 20, 2021 17:52 - 21 minutes - 20 MBCan the Christian own a Gun? Should they carry a gun to defend themselves? Or does Jesus want His followers to avoid guns altogether? Dr. Walt Swaim walks us through key verses in the Bible that are used for explaining this dilemma with a biblically sound response. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/ The book: https://tobeclearbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.fa...
Is Climate Change in the Bible?
May 18, 2021 00:28 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBDoes the Bible speak about climate change? Is global warming in the Bible? Does caring for the environment even matter to God - and to us as followers of Jesus? Walt Swaim, Ph.D., takes us into God's Word with this major issue today and breaks it down for us. He also shows how to discern truth from error in public discourse on climate change and how the Christian is to respond biblically to the issue. Sources used in this video: AOC and climate change - https://youtu.be/reARCLvdcdM Ser...
Did the Disciples Make Up the Resurrection Story Part 2
May 17, 2021 14:46 - 7 minutes - 7.2 MBIn this first of two videos, Walt brings us to the hard question: did the disciples make up the story of the resurrection of Jesus? What proof is there that they did - or didn't? Get your notes out to write down these major points that answer the question. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: TruthUnbound.org ToBeClearBook.com
Did the Disciples Make Up the Resurrection Story Part 1
May 17, 2021 14:45 - 8 minutes - 8.27 MBIn this first of two podcasts, Walt brings us to the hard question: did the disciples make up the story of the resurrection of Jesus? What proof is there that they did - or didn't? Get your notes out to write down these major points that answer the question. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: TruthUnbound.org ToBeClearBook.com
Post-truth It‘s Everywhere and How to Defend Against It and Overcome It!
May 17, 2021 14:44 - 11 minutes - 11 MBWhat is the prevailing thinking and motivation that is driving the radical changes in society - and even the church? The church's theology and even the definition of the Gospel is being challenged due to what is called post-truth. Listen to this introduction to what post-truth thinking is and how the follower of Jesus can defend against it and overcome it. To order a signed copy of Walt's new book "To Be Clear: Proclaiming the Gospel in a Post-Truth World" you can go to https://tobeclearb...
Gaslighting the Christian
May 17, 2021 14:43 - 8 minutes - 8.5 MBGaslighting the Christian? Gaslighting is a term you hear everywhere but there also is a gaslighting of Christians. Walter Swaim takes us through how the gaslighting of Christians is happening, and how the believer has a successful way of not succumbing to it. Top Spinner cut by iOWLfilms: https://youtu.be/sNrdx52SoEs To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: TruthUnbound.org ToBeClearBook.com
God Help Me To Hate White People?
May 17, 2021 14:42 - 11 minutes - 11.1 MBIn a recent best-selling devotional a Christian minister calls for God to help her hate others because of skin color. Is this the biblical and truly Christian attitude toward others in the church - or in the world? Walter Swaim, Ph.D., calls it out and reminds us of Jesus' true commands. Monique Duson on Reverse Racism: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/post/the-myth-of-reverse-racism TruthUnbound.org ToBeClearBook.com
Is Social Justice in the Bible?
May 17, 2021 14:41 - 17 minutes - 17.1 MBWalter Swaim, M.Div.,Ph.D. takes us into understanding what social justice is today and what the Gospel is. Is today's social justice a part of the historic Gospel Jesus gave us? or is it THE whole Gospel itself? Watch with an open mind and heart to find that answer from God's Word. References to the video an additional resources: Social Justice is the Gsoepl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El_aoQzXN7s To Be Clear book by Walter Swaim: https://tobeclearbook.com/ https://www.amazon.co...
Why Do Most Evangelicals Support Israel?
May 14, 2021 19:55 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBViolent attacks on Israel, violent clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians, war is looming once again. Why do evangelicals support Israel so faithfully and strongly? Dr. Walt Swaim leads us through a brief summary from God's Word as to why. To email questions and comments to Dr. Walter Swaim: [email protected] The websites for this ministry and his new book: The web: https://truthunbound.org/The book: https://tobeclearbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Truth...
Woke Goes To Christian School - Part 2
May 12, 2021 04:41 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIs woke-ism, critical race theory, social justice and intersectionality getting into Christian schools? Is it part of a Christian worldview based on biblical teaching? If it is in your Christian school, what do you do about it? Walter Swaim brings up some evidence it has already begun to permeate Christian schools and what can be done about it. Share this with fellow Christian school parents, administrators and teachers. On YouTube at: https://youtu.be/vOkFTJHAV2w To email questions and...
Are Some Christian Schools Going Woke? Part 1
May 03, 2021 13:59 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBAre Some Christian Schools Going Woke? Is woke-ism, critical race theory, social justice and intersectionality getting into Christian schools? Is it part of a Christian worldview based on biblical teaching? If it is in your Christian school, what do you do about it? Walter Swaim brings up some evidence it has already begun to permeate Christian schools and what can be done about it. Share this with fellow Christian school parents, administrators and teachers. For Jon Harris' (Conversatio...
Truth Unbound Begins!
April 28, 2021 19:42 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBTruth Unbound, hosted by its founder Walter Swaim, is a ministry of apologetics and support to the local church and its disciple-makers. In this episode we are introducing everyone to the host and its purpose. TruthUnbound.org