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Words of Truth

146 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -

Everyone is looking for truth. Many people think they know the truth. But real truth can only be found in God's Word, the Bible, whose word is infallible and timeless. If you want to know the truth, you've come to the right place

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Episodes

Episode 142: The Mysteries of Prayer (Biblical Praying)

February 28, 2024 00:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MB

I often listen to the prayers of people and wonder if they even hear what they are saying, or if they know the Biblical way to pray.  God hears all of our prayers, but don't we want to pray Biblically?  I'll explain what I mean in this podcast

Episode 141: Why Pray (Part 2)

February 20, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.34 MB

Why do we need to pray?  Why do some Christians stop praying?  There are many reasons, and I'll talk about some of them in this episode

Episode 140: Why Pray? (Part 1)

February 13, 2024 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Why should we pray?  Doesn't God know everything anyway?  Why do we need to tell God what He already knows?  And, why do people refuse to pray?  I'll attempt to answer some of these questions

Episode 139: Scams of the Devil (Part 2)

February 07, 2024 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.87 MB

Have you ever been scammed?  Lot's of people have been, and will be every day.  The Devil scams us too, and we need to be aware and know how to combat his scams

Episode 138: Scams of the Devil (Part 1)

January 31, 2024 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MB

We live in a world of fraud, scams, fakery and scandal.  In the spiritual realm we also deal with these things.  Today I want to expose the works of the devil by sharing some ways he is scamming people, and how we can avoid his schemes.    

Episode 137: How Much Authority does Satan have?

January 19, 2024 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.18 MB

Satan tempted Jesus by telling Him that he'd give Jesus all authority over the earth is He'd worship him.  How much authority was that?  How much authority does Satan have to give away?  

Episode 136: Practical Goals for the New Year

December 28, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.63 MB

If you are a New Year Resolution kind of person, chances are you'll break your resolutions before the year is out.  Let me give you some ideas for how to set goals and keep them

Episode 135: Why Christians Celebrate Christmas

December 20, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.61 MB

Some people say we shouldn't celebrate Christmas, because it's not really the date Jesus was born.  Let me share with you why we celebrate Christmas

Episode 134: Christmas Facts You May Not Know

December 01, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.67 MB

We all know the story of Christ's birth - or do we?  How much of what we know if made up, exaggerated, or misquoted?  Let me set the facts straight.  

Episode 133: The Clash of Christian Values and Worldly Ideologies - Part 2

November 23, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MB

This is a continuation in exploring a Christian Worldview and values with that of the world around us.

Episode 132: The Clash of Christian Values and Worldly Ideologies - Part 1

November 07, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.66 MB

As Christians with live with the tension between living in a world of contrasting ideologies, and living for God.  

Episode 131: Understanding God's Wrath

October 20, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MB

When was the last time you heard anyone talk about God's Wrath?  It's an unpopular subject today, but an important subject we need to understand and even embrace.  

Episode 130: What is Happening to Religiion?

October 13, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.94 MB

There is a move to eliminate Christianity from society (like that hasn't been attempted before).  We see it in so many arenas of society.  We need to have our eyes open, and be ready as Christians to stand for truth.  

Episode 129: Why I Believe the Bible - Part 2

October 06, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MB

In this second episode I want to help you understand where we got our Bible, and why we have the books in it that we have.

Episode 128: Why I Believe the Bible - Part 1

September 29, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.17 MB

Is the Bible reliable?  How can I know that what I'm reading is true?  In a society which views the Bible as nothing more than an ancient book, let me give you some reasons for why you can trust it to be true.  

Episode 127: Survival as a Christian in Modern Society

September 20, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MB

It's tough to live as a fully committed Christian in our society today.  This podcast will give you some tips for survival

Episode 126: Living in a World not Friendly Towards the Gospel

September 08, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.22 MB

As Christians we need to learn how to living with opposition to our faith, even persecution.  God's Word gives us some principles we can live by

Episode 125: How to Trust God in Difficult Times

August 25, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MB

All of us experience difficulties in our lives.  How we respond to them will make the difference between defeat and victory.  Today I'll give you some ideas about how to live in victory

Episode 124: How Christians Can Cope in a Changing Culture

August 18, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9 MB

It's difficult to live in so much change that rattles our sensibility and our lives.  It makes us feel like outsiders.  But there is a way to live in this changing world, and in this episode I outline those steps.  

Episode 123: Knowing and Doing the Will of God - Part 3

July 27, 2023 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

In this third Episode I will explain in child-like terms how we can know and do the will of God.

Episode 122: Knowing and Doing the Will of God - Part 2

June 23, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 7.24 MB

Today, in a continuation of knowing and doing the will of God, I'll be talking about the Two Wills of God and why they are important to understand.

Episode 121: How to Know the Will of God

June 16, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MB

Many people ask me how they can know the will of God for their lives.  It's not a mystery, and it's not something God wants to hide from us.  Let me unravel the mystery for you today.

Episode 120: What Influences Your World View?

June 09, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.99 MB

How have you formed your worldview?  There have been some influencers, whether you're aware of them or not.  The non-Christian world also has worldviews, and in this episode I'll be talking about what they are and how they can influence us as Christians.  

Episode 119: What is Your Worldview - Part 2

May 19, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

What is your worldview?  Do you even know what that is, or are you just going along with what society tells you it should be?

Episode 118: What is Your Worldview - Part 1

May 12, 2023 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MB

Many have not even considered what their worldview is, so they just piecemeal it, grabbing from whatever others tell them they should think.  This will be a several part podcast as I examine what a Christian worldview is.

Episode 117: The Purpose of Prayer

May 05, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Why do we pray?  Why, when we pray, we don't get what we ask for?  How can we pray more effectively?  This the topic I'll address in this podcast

Episode 116: Right Thinking About Self-Esteem

April 26, 2023 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

Where do you find your self-esteem?  If you're not looking in the right place, you'll never truly find self-worth.  In this episode I'll be talking about how to find, and where to find self-worth that will last

Episode 115: Living a Life of Faith and Persistence - Part 2

April 14, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.33 MB

In this second part of Psalm 129 the author discussing righteous living although being treated unjustly, and how to live a life of faith.  

Episode 114: Living a Life of Faith and Persistence - Part 1

March 17, 2023 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

I think we'd all agree that sometimes life isn't fair.  Bad things happen to good people.  Today we'll be looking at some principles that will help us persist in the face of difficulty.  

Episode 113: Help for the Struggle with Mental Illness

March 03, 2023 00:00 - 18 seconds - 7.51 MB

Many people struggle with mental illness with no real help of hope.  I pray that today's podcast will be an encouragement and help to those who are struggling.  

Episode 112: What is Revival?

February 23, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MB

We've been hearing reports of what is happening at Asbury University in Kentucky, and how revival has broken out.  This begs the question: "What is revival?"  I'd like to address that question in this podcast

Episode 111: How to Have Effective Prayer

February 10, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.82 MB

Effective prayer can be life transformational, but often we struggle with prayer; how to pray; when to pray; and being distracted from prayer.  Today's podcast may help to answer some of those struggles.  

Episode 110: Creating an Atmosphere of Love

January 27, 2023 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

Love is in the air, but few people really know how to love, to show show, or receive love.  What is love?  How do we love one another?  

Episode 109: A Christian Response to Societies Moral Decline

January 13, 2023 00:00 - 7 minutes - 6.43 MB

There are many responses today to the moral decline of society, some even denying the decline.  What should be the Christian's response to it all?  That's the topic of today's podcast

Episode 108: A Good Approach for a New Year

December 29, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MB

Everyone will be celebrating the New Year in a different way.  But what should we as followers of Christ do to begin our New Year?  What should we be thinking about?  This is my take on the subject

Episode 107: Focusing More on the Giver than the Gifts

December 23, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.57 MB

It is easy to get distracted this time of year, and to focus on the less important things.  Let me help you to focus on what will really bring meaning to your Christmas season

Episode 106: Beat the Holiday Blues

December 17, 2022 00:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MB

This time of year is rough for a lot of people.  They get the Holiday Blues.  In this podcast I'll share some simple ideas for beating the Blues.

Episode 105: Coping with Lonliness

September 27, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

May people are suffering under the weight of loneliness.  Perhaps this episode with bring some hope and relief to the pain.

Episode 104: Coping with Lonliness

September 27, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 12.4 MB

Many people are suffering under the burden of loneliness today.  Perhaps today's episode of Words of Truth will bring some help.  

Episode 103: What Oppression is, and How to Combat it

September 15, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

I'm talking about Spiritual Oppression.  Christians are constantly under attack from the Devil, but we have the weapons to combat him.  

Episode 102: Finding Your Purpose in Life

September 09, 2022 00:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MB

Many people wonder what their purpose is in life and feel like there is no meaning.  Let me help answer that question in this podcast.  

Episode 101: Living Peacefully in Divisive Times

September 01, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.04 MB

We live in a divisive world on so many levels, politically, spiritually and personally.  Many strive to bring peace in our world, but are unsuccessful.  There is an answer, and I want to talk about that today.

Episode 100: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit

August 26, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MB

Is there a 'second' filling of the Holy Spirit by a laying on of hands?  Let's find the answer in God's Word.

Episode 99: The Benefits of Being a Christian

August 20, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Why is it so important that we make certain we are saved?  Can we know for sure?  Are there any indicators that a person, or that we ourselves are saved?  Let's try to answer those questions.

Episode 98: Living an Uncompromised Life

August 11, 2022 00:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

Our world and the devil are always attempting to lure us away from God's truth and to compromise our faith and our walk with God.  Here is help in living an uncompromised life

Episode 97: Can the Bible be Trusted?

August 05, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MB

More people today than ever do not trust the Bible to be reliable, nor do they read it as a source of help, direction or inspiration for their life.  Let me give you some evidence for why we can trust the reliability of the Bible, and why we should read it and obey what it says.

Episode 96: Your Thought Life Matters

July 28, 2022 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

What do you dwell on the most?:  Whatever you focus on is where your life will go.  Today I'm talking about how we can our life by changing our thoughts.

Episode 95: Preparing for the Lord's Coming

July 20, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.77 MB

Are you prepared for the Lord's return?  What should we do to prepare.?  That's the topic for today's podcast.

Episode 94: Identifying False Teacheres

July 12, 2022 00:00 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MB

It's important to know what you are listening to, and to know they are speaking the Truth.  This is especially true when it come to the Teachers of the Word of God.  Today I'll give you some ways to identify false teachers

Episode 93: We Need Revival

July 06, 2022 00:00 - 9 minutes - 8.61 MB

With all the violence and crime and hate happening in our world today, only one thing that will help.  It's called Revival