Unmasking Truth Podcast
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsPastor Don Lewis has a background serving in churches and organizations all over the United States. Brad Burrow has owned a media company for over 20 years and has worked for companies all over the world. Together they bring a unique point of view along with a plethora of diverse experiences to the conversation. They’ll explore the world from a biblical perspective and dive into where culture, religion and business meet head on.
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Unmasking Truth Podcast - EP90
July 31, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 47.6 MBJoin us for Part 2 this week with Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. In this episode, Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's personal history with Civil Rights and the Military.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 89
July 27, 2020 21:50 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBThis week on Unmasking Truth we are joined by Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. Listen as Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's career in the United States Military. From his humble beginnings from Hunnewell, Missouri to his path as Brigadier General.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 88
July 17, 2020 16:37 - 37 minutes - 53.1 MBJoin Pastor Don and Brad as they continue to discuss the challenges of race from the perspective of each side. In this podcast you will hear a story from Pastor Don who serves as a Chaplain to the police departments of the greater Kansas City metro. He tells of a heartbreaking tragedy that occurred and how God intervened.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 87
July 15, 2020 19:29 - 29 minutes - 42.8 MBJoin Pastor Don and Brad as they discuss racism as a tool of the enemy to create division. Hear stories from Pastor Don and how we should approach this as Christians.
UnmaskingvTruth Podcast - Episode 86
June 27, 2020 17:36 - 27 minutes - 39.8 MBPastor Don and Brad have a discussion with Ryan Burrow - Brad's adopted son. They discuss God's desire to be our father and the importance of fathers as a role model for children. They also discuss the importance of adoption and the significance of being adopted into God's family.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 85
June 16, 2020 02:46 - 31 minutes - 44.7 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot with Alliance Defending Freedom on the latest updates with Religious Freedom initiatives all over the United States. They discuss specific infringements in the states of California and Kansas with the Covid-19 lockdown. They discuss the legal challenges of presenting to the Supreme Court and the experience of it all.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 84
June 16, 2020 02:26 - 33 minutes - 47.7 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot - author of the book "God's Design for Masculinity". Here's the Every day we receive conflicting messages about what it means to be a man. Masculinity is considered toxic, but men are still criticized for failing to "man up." Being too aggressive is criticized, but a man who does nothing to defend his family is considered weak. Is holding the elevator door for women to exit first chauvinistic, or simply being polite? We need direction and a good p...
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 83
June 16, 2020 01:53 - 25 minutes - 36.9 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Briley Burrow about his freshman year as a starting pitcher at Hannibal Lagrange University. They discuss Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” God commands us to be strong, be not afraid or dismayed. Faith is the toughest when you are up against tough odds.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 82
June 16, 2020 01:40 - 25 minutes - 37.7 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the role of a father in training up his children with Brad's son Briley. They discuss going through adversity and how God is our true source of peace and provision. Briley discusses his recollections of some of the challenging times and some of his lessons learned.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 81
June 09, 2020 12:47 - 31 minutes - 45.6 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the current state of race relations in our country, police and the reaction to the George Floyd situtation. They discuss the real root cause of racism and what we can do as Christians to build the bridges that overcome differences and fear.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 80
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 42.1 MBChet and Don discuss the true impact of growing up in Fostercare as well as coming to the conclusion that his Heavenly Father was much different. Chet discusses how God was working in his life through all of those times.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 79
May 05, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 44.1 MBChet talks about how God pursued him and used unlikely encounters and connections to challenge his thinking and beliefs. God knows what we all need to bring us to the point of brokenness, repentance and forgiveness. Chet's story is truly remarkable.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 78
May 03, 2020 22:41 - 30 minutes - 43.6 MBChet Hanson began his career as an aspiring musician and soon became a very prominent agent representing the likes of Steve Martin and many other successful artists in Hollywood. As only God can, He led Chet to an encounter with a Christian artist and that meeting changed the course of his life.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 77
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 45.8 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Lee and Tammi Bramlett about their time as missionaries in Cameroon Africa. The discuss stories of God intervening to protect them and how He was with them wherever they went and protected them in incredible circumstances. They also talk about how God grew the local church from 200 to over 6000. An incredible result based on the obedience to the calling on their lives.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 76
April 16, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 35.8 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Lee and Tammi Bramlett about their calling to become missionaries to the Hdi people in Cameroon Africa. They discuss the challenges of learning the culture and the task of building trust with the people. They also talk about trusting God in the face of incredible dangers of raising a family in the mission field. Tammi shares the story of giving birth to their youngest child Ida Rose and the impact of her name on the culture.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 75
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 44.2 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett about the challenges of learning the Hdi language and culture as well as what it meant to find the breakthrough word 'hdu' which means unconditional love. This was a key finding that changed everything for the Hdi people and their perception of God's character.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 74
April 10, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 34.3 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett - Missionary to Cameroon Africa about his quest to find the footprint of God with the Hdi people. They discuss the challenges of understanding the Hdi language and translating God's word. They also discuss the implications of the word 'dvu' and what it might mean as a character trait for God.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 73
April 06, 2020 00:57 - 23 minutes - 34.5 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with former missionary Lee Bramlett about his calling to translate the language of the Hdi people in northern Cameroon. They discuss the beginnings of their journey to bring Jesus to the Hdi people. This is part 1 of 3 in this series.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 72
March 21, 2020 01:42 - 28 minutes - 41.5 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the current situation with the Coronavirus and how fear is impacting people. They discuss Isaiah 43:1-3 and explore the implications of God's profound statement that He has called us by our name and that we are His. We shall walk through fire and not be burned. The fact is that true peace comes from trusting His statements about His love for us individually.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 71
March 13, 2020 17:11 - 24 minutes - 34.5 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our first instinct as humans is to react to fear and the unknown. There are many in our current situation. However God is unwavering and unmoveable. He has us and he has a very clear process to overcome fear. They discuss Philippians 4:6-7 and how that process can impact our peace and faith.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 70
March 06, 2020 18:16 - 28 minutes - 40.1 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the impact adversity has on pride and how God uses circumstances to humble us and prepare us for greater callings. They discuss Proverbs 1:7 and how awe and respect lead us to reverence and obedience.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 69
February 28, 2020 15:11 - 26 minutes - 37.9 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about the stories of Joseph and David. They discuss how their belief and faith in God was misconstrued as pride and how they were looked at by their families and peers when they proclaimed God's plan and calling on their lives. Both men were mocked for their faith and yet they both stood strong in the promises of God. They also talk about the experiences God uses to bring us along to tackle bigger challenges later.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 68
February 24, 2020 18:23 - 26 minutes - 38.2 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the origins of pride and the impact it has on not only our spiritual wellbeing, but also our lives here on earth. God hates pride and one could argue that pride is the sin with the most negative impact on our relationship with him.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 67
February 17, 2020 03:29 - 25 minutes - 37.7 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the impact of the Superbowl on Kansas City. Pastor Don talks about his time in Washington, DC and the impact of the Redskin's Superbowl win on that City. They discuss Joe Gibbs commitment to Jesus and the favor he had to impact kids and people all over the United States.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 66
February 07, 2020 14:20 - 27 minutes - 39.5 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about the incredible run of the Kansas City Chiefs in their quest for a title. They talk about the lessons learned of trusting God in the worst situations, believing and how to keep working in every circumstance. They also talk about Don's recent opportunity to pray for Kansas City at a recent City Council meeting and for the positive impact of a prayer for the city to prosper as a result of a SuperBowl win.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 65
January 29, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 54.3 MBDr. Karan Baucom talks with Don and Brad about the health crisis that is facing all of us. There is an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Heart Disease and many other conditions that are directly related to the food we eat and our lifestyles. They discuss the ramifications of all of this as well as the role drug companies are playing in this.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 64
January 27, 2020 03:29 - 39 minutes - 56.1 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Dr. Karan Baucom about the state of the Food System and how it is impacting our health. They discuss the role of Gluten, sugar and other factors that are impacting the general decline of the average person's health. They discuss the effect Diabetes, blood pressure and obesity.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 63
January 27, 2020 03:11 - 26 minutes - 39 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the true meaning of the Gospel. We all know what sharing the Gospel is about if we are Christians. Receiving Christ is the biggest decision of anyone's life. But, they explore another aspect of the Gospel that is often missed. Loving your neighbor. How Do we do this? Check this out.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 62
December 11, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 39.6 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the real cost of faith outside of the US. They discuss the challenges that missionaries in foreign countries face on a daily basis. They put their lives on the line to advance the Gospel and bring people to a saving faith in Christ. This type of courageous behavior dates all the way back to the Apostles and many before them.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 61
December 10, 2019 04:02 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the difference between Spiritual Gifts and Purpose. Many times as Christians we can easily get sidetracked with a misunderstanding of what God wants us to do with the spiritual gifts He has given us. Pastor Don talks about the real purpose we all have as Christians.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 60
November 21, 2019 02:41 - 23 minutes - 33.8 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Sherrie Pucket about the culture of division and hate we live in today. This culture of hate is creating a division in our society and can only be overcome by love and forgiveness. Sherrie talks about how we need to approach this troubling trend in our society.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 59
November 15, 2019 18:09 - 20 minutes - 30.8 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Sherrie Pucket about the rise of depression in today's society. Sherrie is a licensed Christian Counselor and leads Building Bridges Ministries in Kansas City. People are becoming more and more isolated with technology, phones and overall business. God is relational and wants us to be relational. They discuss the problem and how we can overcome this problem.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 58
November 12, 2019 10:30 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Pastor Troy Campbell about a new ministry initiative called Neighbors Who Care. They discuss the idea that came about from the example in scripture of the Good Samaritan. The goal of the ministry is to reach out to victims of crime with a helping hand to comfort them in grief and help them get the life back in order. They have even set forth a groundbreaking plan to work directly with the Kansas City Police Department to be the first call after a traumatic eve...
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 57
November 09, 2019 14:08 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Troy Campbell, Pastor of New Life City Church about his heart to reach out to a very diverse population in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. On any given Sunday the church may have a very diverse mixture of attendees with different challenges and needs. The church has been around for 12 years and has a very strong vision for reaching out to the community.
UnmaskingTruth Podcast - Episode 56
October 29, 2019 04:09 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss Psalm 127 and God's heart for children. They discuss the the idea that early child development is designed by God in a manner that we all need contact, reading time and quality time to develop to our full potential. They discuss how God has given us a strong need for contact and connection even in the womb.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 55
October 18, 2019 15:56 - 23 minutes - 33.8 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about the incredible story of Jonah and how it applies to us. Do we run from God? What were the implications of Jonah's decisions to run and what was God's response. They discuss the fact that God controlled the whale, wind, mariners and every aspect of Jonah's story.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 54
September 27, 2019 17:28 - 30 minutes - 43.7 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about Jesus' conversation with the Lawyer in Luke 10. They discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan and breakdown the scripture in detail. Some interesting details emerge as they discuss the motivations of the Lawyer, the Good Samaritan, the Priest, the Levite and of course Jesus. They answer the question - who is my neighbor.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 53
September 07, 2019 23:14 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBPastor Don and Brad talk with Dr. Karan Baucom about the current state of the Health System and how Doctors approach medical care today. They also discuss the current state of the food system and the epidemic of Heart Disease, Diabetes and other illnesses related to our current food system.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 52
September 01, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 26.6 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss recent events that point to coming of the Lord. Rumors of wars with North Korea, Iran, Syria and China. Earthquakes are happening all over the world and even in the Midwest. People are immigrating in mass numbers due to droughts and no jobs. As Christians, how are we took approach these times?
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 51
September 01, 2019 00:15 - 21 minutes - 31.1 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the way Jesus announces the launch of His ministry. In Luke 4 Jesus quotes Isaiah 61 and talks about who He wants to reach out to - the poor, brokenhearted, captives and the bound. They discuss how Christians are prone to be more about self-help as opposed to reaching out to others like Jesus did.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 50
August 29, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss the Impact of the Transgender Movement. They talk about how the enemy is attacking the very foundation of God's creation and the impact on individuals, organizations and society as a whole.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 49
August 29, 2019 03:54 - 22 minutes - 32.3 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about Genesis 1:27 and the fact that it was not good for Adam to be alone. Eve was the perfect companion and compliment for Adam. God made them both different but complementary of each other. They discuss the depth of scripture and God's use of specific words to communicate spiritual truths.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 48
August 19, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about the recent announcements made by Marty Sampson of Hillsong United and Joshua Harris, author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" stating that they are renouncing their faith. They discuss the role of pride in Christian Leadership and the power of being transparent and humble.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 47
August 18, 2019 21:43 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about Genesis 4:7 and the question God asks Cain. "If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” There is a lot of depth in this exchange with Cain. They discuss God's method for learning and challenging our thoughts as well as what the implications were for Cains decision.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 46
August 15, 2019 21:00 - 16 minutes - 23.8 MBPastor Don and Brad discuss a recent article that talks about new findings that proclaim positive people sleep better. This fits perfectly with Phillipians 4:6-7 and God's plan for handling anxiety. They discuss personal experiences with how to deal with anxiety and how God wants us to release this to Him.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 45
August 15, 2019 02:40 - 19 minutes - 28.3 MBPastor Don and Brad talk about Proverbs 23:7 and the implications of allowing our minds to be influenced by the world as opposed to renewing our minds with daily scripture reading and meditation. They discuss the impact of heading down the path of unrighteousness and the eventual impact of that practice.
UnmaskingTruth Podcast - Episode 44
July 27, 2019 09:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBDon and Brad talk about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and the impact that event had on them both as well as the amazing God we have that has created the Heavens. They also discuss the immigration crisis and our role as the church.
UnmaskingTruth Podcast - Episode 43
July 26, 2019 14:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBDon and Brad Discuss Deuteronomy 24 and our role as Christians in taking care of the Stranger, the Fatherless and Widow. They talk about God's command to take care of these people and our role in reaching out to people in need. They also discuss what the scripture says about how God will respond. It's a must listen for any Christian that is truly interested in doing what God has asked us to do.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 42
July 17, 2019 09:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBDon and Brad Talk about the recent earthquakes in the Southern California region as well as Washington. They discuss the what the bible says about the coming endtimes and the signs we should be looking for as well as what we as Christians should be doing in the meantime.
Unmasking Truth Podcast - Episode 41
July 16, 2019 09:00 - 25 minutes - 36 MBDon and Brad discuss the role of failure in our spiritual growth. They talk about Timothy and his relationship with Paul and Barnabas. Timothy fails in his first crusade with Paul, but after some time goes back out with Barnabas. At the end Paul's life he gives credit to Timothy. They also talk about the difference in Paul and Barnabas' style of leadership development.