Episodes
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Measured and Enacted: The Triune Ground of Truth, Salvation, and Power
An introduction to my paper on the Scriptures, the Son, and the Spirit Most Christians would say without hesitation that Jesus is central to their faith. Yet when a hard question arises, many of us settle it by appealing to what our church has always taught, or to a theological system we…
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AI Introduces Itself
I have written about Artificial Intelligence a lot recently. This is not because I am an expert, but because I am deeply concerned that Christians and church pastors need to be equipped for tomorrow’s world. Actually, tomorrow's world is already arriving with incredible speed and impact… but so...
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Growing Wiser
Harnessing Cognitive Enhancements in Later Life Introduction Something that seemed strange has been happening to me over the last few months. On one hand, I have been feeling less mentally agile than I once was, but on the other hand, I have felt strangely ‘smarter’. As I thought about it an...
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AI in Our Future Part 9: The Biggest Delusion of All
For as long as people have feared death, they have schemed to cheat it through elixirs and philosopher's stones, frozen bodies, and now silicon and code. This is the last article in the series, and I have kept the biggest delusion for last: the dream of material immortality, the belief that…
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AI in our Future Part 8: The Antichrist, the Mark, the Number … and AI – PART TWO
In Part One, I laid the biblical and theological groundwork: who the Antichrist is, what the Mark and the Number have meant across the interpretive traditions, and why the arrival of powerful AI presses these ancient questions on us with fresh urgency. Now I want to bring all of that down to…
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AI in our Future Part 8: The Antichrist, the Mark, the Number … and AI – PART ONE: Biblical and Theological groundwork
From the shadows of prophecy to the glow of silicon screens, the Antichrist, the Mark, and the Number converge with Artificial Intelligence in a chilling fusion of ancient warning and modern technology. Ok, you guessed it, this is how one of my AI products would start this article … but it’s too...
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AI in our Future Part 7: AI Upheaval and the Kind of Revival We Will Need
Something is shifting beneath our feet. For years, most people have treated artificial intelligence as one more technology story - important, certainly, but still manageable, still distant enough to discuss without feeling personally threatened by it. That mood is changing. AI is moving...
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AI in our Futures Part 6: The Engine of AI Acceleration – The Three-Driver Hypothesis
The confounding speed of the AI revolution is not an accident, and it is not just the result of clever people making bold decisions. It is the outcome of three interlocking forces that, once understood, explain why no government, corporation, or individual can slow this down. It also explains why...
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AI In Our Future Part 5: The Luciferian Ambition
We are not the first generation to face a world that has decided it no longer needs God. From the moment Lucifer declared, "I will make myself like the Most High", the trajectory of cosmic and human history changed drastically. The Luciferian ambition, the creature's determination to unseat the...
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AI In Our Future Part 4: Resurrected Luddites Needed Now
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already part of our lives and, in the near future, will have a profound effect on almost every aspect of modern life. It will probably surprise you that in this article, I am time-travelling back 215 years to draw out some key principles we need to embrace now in...
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AI in our Future: Part 3 – Event Horizon 2028 – The Spirit’s Answer to the AI Age
The posts in this series, ‘AI In Our Future’, have been sobering and more than a little disconcerting. I have always tried to include positive ideas and assurances, but in this article, I want to focus on the positive. AI: The Near-Future Upside Artificial Intelligence represents the most...
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AI In Our Future: Part 2 – The Jerusalem Trap: What the Stalled Early Church Teaches Us Today
Introduction This is the second article in a series on Artificial Intelligence, and you may be thinking that linking the silicon age to a first-century church may seem strange. The reason is that the early Acts church serves us today as a model in some important aspects that are relevant to us as...
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AI In Our Future: Part 1 – Thinking Differently
My last article was a gentle introduction to this new series, 'AI In Our Future'. Before I introduce two key concepts, I'd like to share a story with you: When the World Moved On The morning light cut through the blinds, too clean, indifferent. David sat at the dining table in his work clothes,...
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AI – The Good, the Bad, and the Mysterious
By now, everyone knows that AI stands for Artificial Intelligence and that it is causing both excitement and alarm. It is one of the technological subjects that interests me, but I will resist the temptation to waffle on about how it works, and other aspects that most people are just not bothered...
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Insights from Isaiah: Part 7 TruthTalks
“Oh Lord, please guard my heart from becoming so immersed in the ways of this world system that I, even inadvertently, stop depending on you and rather rush to my own solutions to my problems.” A great reminder for the new year - focus on God is one of many of the truths Dr Christopher Peppler...
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Insights from Isaiah: Part 6 TruthTalks
In this penultimate podcast on the Insights from Isaiah series, Christopher highlights just one insight - but it's a good one containing encouragement and hope, so listen to it now by clicking the play button at the bottom of this post. If you would prefer to read the original post, then click...
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Insights from Isaiah: Part 2 TruthTalks
If God in the Old Testament sometimes feels less than all-loving to you, then you need to listen to this TruthTalk to find out something quite different. Dr Christopher Peppler talks on THIS post in the Insights from Isaiah series. If you have an interest in AI (in this case an engine called...
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Insights from Isaiah: Part 1 TruthTalks
Dr Christopher Peppler describes the book of Isaiah as being "... a ‘place’ where I often ‘hear’ the Holy Spirit speaking to me." To find out why listen to the first part of this series by clicking on the play button below or click here to read the original post. When you are in the mood to…
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Three Pillars of Truth: Pillar Three – Spirit-dependent
This is the third and final pillar in the series. Here, I speak on subjects such as the New Birth, Trichotomy, Spiritual Baptism and Infilling, practical dependence on the Holy Spirit, gifts, manifestations, and ministries, as well as the dangers of division and misunderstanding. The final…
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Three Pillars of Truth: Pillar One – Q&A
I hope you enjoyed the first Pillar in our series. If you have questions, the link below will take you to the video on YouTube, and the audio track is at the bottom of this post. As always feel free to reach out and contact Dr Christopher Peppler HERE The questions asked and answered are: 1. How...
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Three Pillars of Truth: Pillar One – Bible-based
Welcome to the first multi-media episode in the three-part”Three Pillars of Truth” series starting NOW! Each episode/Pillar will be broadcast on YouTube in 2 sections for your viewing convenience. Next week there will be a Q&A video for you. There is also a summary of the video transcriptions...
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TruthTalks: Pearls from Peter: Part 3
In case you missed the post, or prefer listening to them, here is a TruthTalks podcast for the last of the Pearls from Peter series. Just click on the play button below and get listening. Don't forget that we have a great multimedia series coming up, "Three Pillars of Truth" so subscribe now or…
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TruthTalks: Pearls from Peter: Part 2
In this TruthTalks episode, Dr Christopher Peppler looks at the various ways Peter uses stones to illustrate important biblical principles. Did you know that YOU are a small stone that forms part of a huge temple? The book of Peter also references a tree. Why a tree? What is the symbolism here?...
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TruthTalks: Pearls from Peter: Part 1
Are you on-board the Pearls from Peter train yet? If not, catch up now by listening to the audio version of Part 1 below. You can also find the original article HERE, so hop on. Until next time, Admin TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like,...
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 6
This is the final episode of the Jewels from John TruthTalks series. If you missed the series and would like to read or listen to it then please go to the www.truthistheword.com homepage, or directly to the Audiovisual page HERE where, for each post, you will see: A newspaper icon taking you to…
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 5
In this second last TruthTalks listen in the "Jewels from John" series, Christopher Peppler discusses the true nature of sin, what it is and what it most definitely is not. Listen to this podcast to find out what the true nature of sin really is. If you have missed the series, or want to start…
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 4
If you have missed out on following this gem of a series called "Jewels from John" it isn't too late for you to start listening from part one HERE. If you have been listening along, click on the button below to play the latest TruthTalks podcast or read the post HERE TruthIsTheWord.com is...
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 3
Who do you think you are? This week we continue listening to the Jewels from John that Dr Christopher Peppler is bringing to us in a short series. If you missed the first 2 audio tracks, you can listen to them by clicking HERE for part 1 and HERE for part 2. To listen to the latest instalment -...
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 2
Following THIS post covering the second part of the "Jewels from John" series, please find the podcast/audio file below. If you missed the first part, then please click HERE to listen to that now. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU to help us spread the word, so please like,...
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TruthTalks: Jewels from John: Part 1
Whether we acknowledge it or not, every person born on Earth for the last two thousand years has benefited from Jesus Christ’s influence. His gracious words and deeds did not only affect his disciples or the people of his day. Indeed, individuals and civilisations over the ages have benefited…
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TruthTalks: Come and See
"Come and See is the heart of evangelistic witnessing" Dr Christopher Peppler gives us insights taken from THIS post on when, why and HOW we go about witnessing to someone. You may be surprised to hear why we witness... and why we don't. Give it a listen by clicking on the "play" button below....
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TruthTalks: The Nature of the Bible and How to Understand it
Based on the insightful article you can find HERE, this TruthTalk is a great audio podcast on understanding the bible. You will hear answers to three important questions, but better yet, gain clarity into how to study the scriptures. You can listen by clicking on the play button below or…
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TruthTalks: The Seven Days of Grace that Changed Humanity
Did you know? There are seven crucial events in early Christian history, each occurring in a day, that set the Christian faith apart from all religious systems. They not only distinguished Christianity, but also changed the very nature and destiny of humanity. Furthermore, these seven events…
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TruthTalks: Choose This Day
In what has been described by almost all political pundits as the most important in South African history, the 2024 election needed to be discussed, so this is what Dr Christopher Peppler does by looking at what the bible, and Jesus say about elections, voting, and politics. We dive into the many...
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TruthTalks: The Hidden Books
In my albeit, non-theological brain, I knew there were books of the bible that had been considered for inclusion in the bible at some stage... but I had never heard the names of books such as Sirach or Baruch. In this TruthTalks audio, Dr Christopher Peppler goes down a rabbit-hole after trying…
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TruthTalks: The Righteous Among the Rogues – A Reflection on Psalm 37
The very first line in Psalm 37 is: "Do not fret because of those who are evil..." Well I'm already feeling inadequate because I fret, stress and get horribly angry over those who are evil! In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler breaks down Psalm 37 for us in a manageable way and…
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TruthTalks: Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs – a Christian Perspective
I remember when I (the admin) first heard about Maslow's hierarchy of needs - I probably nodded and thought "yes yes that makes sense" and then never REALLY went back to look at what this means to me as a Christian and someone trying to live in but not of this world. In this TruthTalks edition…
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TruthTalks: The Unchurched
Do you have a church you can call "home"? In this TruthTalks message derived from THIS post, Dr Christopher Peppler let's us into his life by telling us what happened and why he found himself temporarily "homeless". Listen now by clicking on the play button below and don't forget to subscribe…
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TruthTalks: 2024
How do you feel about 2024? In this fascinating TruthTalks episode, Dr Christopher Peppler talks us through 2024 and what to expect. If you would prefer to read about it CLICK HERE or otherwise click on the play button below to listen to it now. TruthIsTheWord.com is non-profit and we rely on YOU...
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TruthTalks: God Is Good All The Time
Is God really good ALL the time? What about... ? In this TruthTalks audio Dr. Christopher Peppler addresses the "...?" of this sentence, so don't miss out and click on the play button below or download it from wherever you get your podcasts. If you would prefer to read the article this is based…
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TruthTalks: Forgive – But How?
Matthew 6:14 - 15 says "For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." So forgiveness is imperative if we want to be forgiven for all our own misdeeds. But...
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TruthTalks: Is Jesus’ Return Imminent?
Lately it hasn't been hard to imagine that Jesus' return is imminent and that the end of the world as we know it is just around the corner. Listen to Dr Christopher Peppler talking on this topic as he goes through what the bible tells us about it, and what we should do. Click on the play button...
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TruthTalks: The Glory in The Lord’s Prayer Doxology
I bet most of you can recite "The Lord's Prayer" in your sleep, but here are some pertinent thinking points that you may not have considered. If you prefer reading the original post, you can find it HERE, otherwise click the play button to listen on this device and subscribe using your favourite...
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TruthTalks: Books that Most Impacted me
Have you ever read a book that has completely changed your perspective on everything? That has opened your mind to a new way of thinking? In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler tells us about 9 books that have played pivotal roles in his life, both before becoming a Christian right up...
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TruthTalks: The Theology Behind Spiritual Impotence
Greetings! After a week off due to illness (please note the little frogs here and there as a nod to a still sore-throated Dr Christopher Peppler) we bring you the TruthTalks podcast on this important subject. The audio for this talk is based on THIS article as well as a previously written book...
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TruthTalks: The Metaverse
Have you Heard About the Metaverse? Trying to keep track of all the new technological developments can be difficult in these weird days, but there is one emerging trend that Christians should keep an eye on, and that is the Metaverse which Dr Christopher Peppler wrote about HERE. Described as a...
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TruthTalks: Living in the End of the Age
Are we living in the end times? If we are, what can we do about it? In this TruthTalks podcast, Dr Christopher Peppler talks about that very matter, citing what Jesus had to say about the end of days, referencing and explaining biblical sources. If you have your bible handy while listening, turn…
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TruthTalks: Critical Race Theory
Critical Race Theory (or CRT) is a complex issue. In this post Dr Christopher Peppler takes the subject head-on, so join him in exploring it's meaning and nuances. Please click HERE if you would like to read the original post, otherwise click the play or download button at the bottom of this to...
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TruthTalks: How to Evaluate Truth Claims
Last week Dr Christopher Peppler wrote THIS post called "How to Evaluate Truth Claims", this is the audio version of that post. So, I have to ashamedly put my hand up when asked if I have ever bought into conspiracy theories. Sometimes the world seems just crazy enough that my thought process…
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TruthTalks: Another Question
Last week, Dr Christopher Peppler told us about another question he was asked pertaining to being slain in the Spirit, speaking in tongues and being tested. If you have ever felt like: You were being tested after growing closer to God, or Why you can't speak in tongues, What it means to be slain…
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