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Straight Truth Podcast — 392 episodes

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How do I respond to challenging questions about Scripture?

2

Caring for Aging Parents Reveals a Godly Heart

3

Testing Your Faith Can Reveal More Than You Think

4

Theology Without Spiritual Discernment

5

Wolves in the Church: Guarding the Local Flock

6

Confused About God’s Will? Purpose & Calling

7

What Is Your Destiny? The Truth About Finding Your Purpose

8

Spiritual Weariness: Why You Feel Spiritually Tired and What Scripture Says to Do

9

Is Spiritual Abuse Real?

10

What Is Biblical Evangelism and How Should Christians Do It

11

Warning Signs That You Are Spiritually Unhealthy

12

Recent School Shootings: Does Transgender Ideology Lead to Violence?

13

Is It Loving to Separate From a Sinning Christian?

14

Introducing The Pastors Seminary

15

Is It Okay to Take Action While Waiting on the Lord?

16

Should Christians Be Terrified of God?

17

Finding Peace When the World Feels Out of Control

18

A Fresh Start for the New Year | Pursuing the Knowledge of God

19

Can Empathy Actually Be a Sin?

20

Literal vs Allegorical: The Right Way to Read the Bible

21

What is the Millennium? (Revelation 20 Explained)

22

Exposing False Teaching: A Biblical Guide to Discerning Truth from Error

23

Spiritual Courage: How to Stand Firm When Obedience Is Hard

24

Why Christians Are Being Killed in Nigeria and What the Bible Says About It

25

Image and Insecurity: How Christians Can Find Their Worth in Christ

26

The Hidden Sin of Jealousy and Envy: Why It Destroys the Heart

27

Biblical Friendship Explained: How Christians Love, Correct, and Grow Together

28

Christian Clichés and the Danger of Shallow Theology

29

Becoming More Patient: Practical Advice for Christians Today

30

Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service

31

How Should Christians Respond to the Charlie Kirk Assassination?

32

Obedience, Grace, and Growth: The True Path of Sanctification

33

Trials, Tribulations, and True Belief: Understanding Christian Perseverance

34

Act Like Men! Maleness, Masculinity, and Patriarchy

35

Life Before and After Christ: How Believers Should View Their Past

36

Attacks on the Church | Social Media, Lies, and Truth

37

What The Chosen Gets Wrong About Jesus—and Why It Matters

38

James Talarico vs. The Ten Commandments: Is This Really What Jesus Would Say?

39

When Christians Compromise: What the Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy Reveals

40

Faithful to the Final Verse: Reflecting on the Life and Ministry of John MacArthur

41

Intentional Parenting: Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Christian Homes

42

Singleness in the Church: Have We Neglected the Unmarried?

43

Modern Israel vs. Biblical Israel: What Every Christian Should Know

44

Can You Worship With Unresolved Conflict?

45

Why a High View of God Changes Everything

46

Why Modern Worship Songs Are Leaving Out What Matters Most

47

The Truth About Immigration and the Bible: Are Christians Being Misled?

48

Christian Boldness: How to Stay Loyal to Christ When It’s Costly

49

When Pastors Fall: Accountability, Anonymity, and the Dangers of Online Influence

50

Biblical Friendship: Why You Might Feel Lonely in Church (And What to Do About It)

51

When Politics Fail, the Gospel Endures: A Christian Response to Cultural Shifts

52

Christ or the Pope: Understanding Who Leads the True Church

53

Discipling Your Teenager: Steps for Raising Faithful Christian Adults

54

Why the Old Testament Still Matters for Believers

55

Using Technology with Wisdom: A Biblical Guide for Healthy Habits

56

The Church’s Role in Discipleship: What the Bible Actually Says

57

Navigating Faith and Fear A Look Back on the COVID Pandemic

58

When Church is Hard: Responding to Conflict, Hurt, and Finding Where You Belong

59

How to Be Content: Biblical Truths for Lasting Satisfaction

60

Why Some Christians Stop Listening to Their Pastors—and Why It’s a Problem

61

Trusting God in Trials: How Suffering Prepares Us to Comfort Others

62

Christian Men and Leadership: Why Strength Without Love Fails in the Home

63

Gender Identity and Biblical Truth

64

Childless Marriages: Is Choosing a Dual-Income, No-Kids Lifestyle Biblical?

65

Straight Truth 5 Most Popular Episodes: Anxiety, Prayer, Dating, Word of Faith and More

66

L.A. Fires, Suffering, and God’s Sovereignty: Facing Disaster with Faith

67

Gender, Marriage and Sexuality

68

False Assurance: Do You Have Genuine Faith or False Assurance?

69

How to Build Effective Pastoral Teams

70

Tom Pennington’s New Book: The Biblical View of Abortion

71

When Parents Disagree: Finding Common Ground in Child Discipline

72

How Should Christians Respond to the 2024 Election Results?

73

Navigating Moral Insanity: How Should the Church Respond?

74

2024 Election Christian Voting Guide

75

Should Christians Speculate Beyond Scripture?

76

Joy in Sorrow: How to Obey God’s Call to Rejoice in All Circumstances

77

How can Christians build a legacy that honors God?

78

You Must Be Perfect! | Understanding Jesus’ Command in the Sermon on the Mount

79

Divorce and Remarriage | Repentance After Divorce and Remarriage

80

How the Thief On The Cross Found Paradise with Christ

81

Why Every Christian Should Be Ready to Defend Their Faith

82

Biblical Perspectives on Health and Fitness

83

Biblical Perspectives on Health and Fitness

84

The Role of Faith in the 2024 Election

85

The Armor of God Explained

86

Silence & Solitude: How Prayer & Meditation Strengthens Your Relationship with God

87

The Problem with Culturally Focused Churches

88

Exploring Women’s Roles in Christian Ministry

89

Becoming a Godly Father: Essential Tips for Christian Dads

90

Confession and Accountability

91

Overcoming Spiritual Dryness: Practical Steps for Christians

92

Assisted Suicide: A Christian Take on Assisted Suicide

93

Surrogacy, Designer Babies, and God’s Design for Family

94

Balancing Faith and Truth in Interfaith Dialogue: A Christian Guide

95

When Facing Serious Marital Issues, is divorce an option?

96

How Should Christians Vote? | Trump-Stormy Scandal, Violent Protests, and Workplace Pressures

97

How to Suffer According to God’s Will

98

How to Increase Your Bible Knowledge

99

Does Faith Alone Save? Faith vs Works

100

Christian Liberty: What it is and what it isn’t

101

Should my kids be involved in sports on Sundays?

102

Is The Sunday Service For Evangelism?

103

Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 2

104

Miraculous Gifts Today | Debating Cessationism vs. Continuationism Pt. 1

105

Is Online Sports Gambling a Sin?

106

Everything Christians Need to Know About Anxiety, Depression & Godly Joy

107

Understanding Sin: Top Questions Christians Ask About Sin

108

Satan Explained: Top Questions About Satan Answered

109

How Should Christians Think About UFOs and Other Phenomena

110

Is the Phrase ‘Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner’ Biblical?

111

Sharing Your Faith with Friends of Other Religions

112

Christian Leadership in Secular Workplaces

113

Does Faithfulness to God Rule Out Career Ambition?

114

How to Build a Faithful Ministry Team

115

Biblical Wisdom for Parenting Adult Children

116

Guidance for Parents with Children in Public Schools

117

How should Christians Think about Modern Warfare?

118

The Impact of the Reformation on Modern Christianity

119

Waiting on God in Faith: How Waiting Strengthens Christian Faith

120

Battling Spiritual Complacency

121

Combatting the Deceiver: Biblical Insights on Satan’s Strategies

122

Can We Remain Friends With Those Who Apostatize?

123

Taking Thoughts Captive to Christ

124

Wise Principles for Pastoral Transition and Mentorship

125

Is Numerical Growth a True Measure of Church Success?

126

The Impact of Social Media on Faith and Relationships

127

Does Your Cultural Background Influence Bible Interpretation

128

How to Preach The Bible’s Most Debated Passages

129

A Biblical Explanation of Spiritual Gifting

130

What is The Right Time to Leave a Church?

131

Navigating Church Trauma With Kindness and Grace

132

Biblical Perspectives on Pastoring an Internationally Diverse Congregation

133

Balancing Faith and Reputation As A Pastor

134

Can and Should Single Men Be Pastors? – Biblical Insights and Practical Implications

135

Pastors and Social Media: How Social Media Impacts Pastoral Duties

136

Denominational Cooperation: A Hard Look at the Southern Baptist Convention

137

Celebrating Pastor Richard Caldwell’s 25 Years of Service at Founders Baptist Church

138

Two Judgments: The Fate of Believers and Unbelievers Before God

139

Should Christians Boycott Businesses and Organizations That Promote Pride Month?

140

Does Proper Parenting Guarantee Godly Children?

141

Choosing Joy – A Biblical Perspective on Happiness and Suffering

142

Navigating Parental Divorce: Guidance for Adult Children

143

Biblical Family Planning

144

Deciphering Biblical Traditions: Apostle Paul’s Teachings, Church Authority, and the Role of Scripture

145

Disagreeing with Other Christians

146

How Should We Understand the Jealousy of God?

147

Being Salt and Light in the World: A Christian’s Role Beyond Evangelism

148

Subtle Shifts From the Sufficiency of Scripture In Biblical Counseling

149

Does God Still Speak Through Dreams and Visions?

150

End-of-Life Decisions: A Christian Perspective on End-of-Life Decisions

151

Should I Love or Hate My Enemies?

152

Double Predestination Explained

153

Should I Reveal that I had an Abortion?

154

Salvation and Sanctification in the Old and New Testaments

155

How To Mortify Sins

156

If The United States of America Repents, Will God Heal The Nation?

157

Making Amends for Past Sins

158

Can Christians Shipwreck Their Faith?

159

Answers To Difficult Theological Questions

160

God’s Will, Making Decisions and Prayer

161

Questions Christians Have About Marriage, Leadership in the Home, Role Responsibilities, and More

162

Questions Christians Have About Singleness, Dating, and Preparing for Marriage

163

Questions Christians Have About Prayer

164

Questions About Christianity, Transgenderism, and Homosexuality

165

How Do We Keep Christ Central In The Christmas Season?

166

How are difficult biblical texts profitable for me?

167

Things I’ve Learned After 40 Years of Marriage & Ministry

168

Christian Views On Adoption

169

Mutual Submission In A Christian Marriage

170

Church Plant or Church Reformation?

171

Relationship Principles For Older and Younger Men In Ministry

172

Holiness & God’s Word

173

Biblical Masculinity and Femininity Under Attack

174

What Are The Responsibilities of Parents and Children In A Christian Family?

175

What Is The Role Of Older Members In The Church?

176

Can We Collaborate With Churches Of Different Denominations?

177

Why Do We Have Two Different Worship Services On Sunday?

178

Am I Being Called To Be A Missionary?

179

Why Do Unbelievers Prosper?

180

How Should Christians React To Political Pressure In The Workplace?

181

How To Glorify God With Money

182

Why Was Satan Allowed In The Garden of Eden?

183

Should Christian Woman Submit During Dating?

184

The Inerrancy Of Scripture Explained

185

Can Unbelievers Do Good Works?

186

What Is A Word-Centered Church?

187

The Role Of The Conscience In The Christian Life

188

Am I An Idolater?

189

Did King David Rape Bathsheba?

190

Should Christians Fight The Cultural Wars?

191

Why Do I Still Need To Confess My Sins?

192

How To Prepare A Sermon | Preparing Sermons

193

Why Are Pastors Called Shepherds?

194

How To Evaluate A Pastor

195

What Does the Title Pastor-Teacher Mean?

196

How To Deal With Jealousy In A Christian Marriage

197

Are Gospel Tracts An Effective Way To Evangelize The Lost?

198

Should Christians Attend Weddings of Unbelievers?

199

Speaking The Truth in Love To My Transgender Relative

200

Did Moses and Jesus Disagree On Divorce and Remarriage?

201

Does The Bible Condone Polygamy?

202

Why Doesn’t the Old Testament Mention The Afterlife?

203

Have I Committed The Unforgivable Sin?

204

I Can’t Find a Healthy Church

205

How the Church Should React to the War in Ukraine

206

Are Allah and Yahweh the same God?

207

Legalism and Moralism

208

Angry With God

209

How Should Christians Overcome Addictions?

210

Preaching Christ From Every Scripture

211

Christian Advice For Young Men and Young Women

212

Self-Appointed Pastors?

213

Habitual Sin

214

Practical Steps For An Effective Prayer Life

215

How Do We Keep Christ Central In The Christmas Season?

216

Virtual Church – Online Church Only?

217

Sermon Plagiarism

218

How to Be Ready For Death

219

Should I hate My Family To Follow Christ?

220

Church Planting

221

The Lord’s Supper

222

At What Age Should My Teenager Date?

223

The Church and The Social Justice Movement

224

Remembering 9/11

225

How Should Christians Deal With Media Overload?

226

Misunderstood and Misused Passages About Evangelism

227

Should Women Be Preaching in Churches?

228

Should Christians Doubt Their Faith?

229

Important Questions to Ask Before Marriage

230

Evangelizing Professing Christians

231

Knowing Good and Evil

232

Degrees of Sin and The Punishment It Warrants

233

Should Christians Support Israel or Palestine?

234

Old Testament God vs. New Testament God – Different or the Same?

235

Discernment, Faith, and Fidelity to the Truth Part 2 | Jerry Wragg

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Jerry Wragg | Discernment, Faith, and Fidelity to the Truth

237

The Unspoken Prayer Request

238

Does One Need A Formal Education To Teach In The Church?

239

Spiritual Leadership In The Home

240

Is Church Membership Biblical?

241

Should Christians Refer To People By Their Preferred Pronouns?

242

Can Someone Rightly Identify As A Gay Christian?

243

Should Christians Be Forced To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine?

244

Did Adam Have Free Will?

245

Are Some Sins Worse Than Others?

246

Why Did God Create Satan?

247

Why Did God Allow Sin In The World?

248

Does God Hear The Prayers Of An Unbeliever?

249

Should A Christian Vote For A Democrat?

250

The Dangers of Spiritual Darkness

251

Understanding The Details And The Big Picture Of The Bible

252

Should I Really Rip Out My Eye To Resist Sin?

253

Is The Christian Life A Life Of Little To No Effort?

254

How Do I Go About Loving My Enemies While Not Surrounding Myself With Them?

255

How Do I Know That I Am Really A Christian?

256

Is Abuse Biblical Grounds For Divorce?

257

Do Infants That Die Go To Heaven?

258

How Should Christians Deal With Depression?

259

Why Is There Evidence Of Evolution?

260

How To Know If Christianity Is The Right Religion

261

Can Satan Be In The Presence of God?

262

How Should Christians Think About The Nation of Israel?

263

How To Accurately Apply The Scriptures

264

Does God Still Give New Revelation?

265

Does God Speak Audibly Today?

266

Is It Right For A Christian To Go To Court Against The Government?

267

Are Some People Created For Damnation?

268

Do I Have Free Will In Salvation?

269

How Should I Pray?

270

How To Make Wise Decisions

271

The Imprecatory Psalms Explained

272

Should Christians Ever Engage in Violent Protests?

273

Singing Worship Songs From Questionable Sources

274

Can a Christian Woman Who Is Faithful at Home, Become a Workaholic?

275

Going the Extra Mile

276

Discernment | Christian Discernment

277

The Benefits of Being Single

278

Should Christians Listen to Secular Music?

279

Sinning: Why Can’t I Stop Sinning?

280

The Fallacy of the Word Of Faith Movement

281

Man and His Work: The Responsibilities of Man as Husband and Father

282

How Can I Best Lead My Family?

283

Have I Married the Wrong Person?

284

How Parents Should Approach Physical Discipline

285

What Do the Words – the Kingdom of God – Mean?

286

Debunking So-called Biblical Contradictions

287

Coronavirus, The Hand of God at Work or Something Else?

288

Are There Physiological Causes for Anxiety?

289

Did The Old Testament Saints Go Directly To Heaven?

290

Why Doesn’t God Save Everyone?

291

My Teen Won’t Go to Church

292

Choosing Our Friends and Companions Wisely

293

Why Did Jesus Preach in Parables?

294

Should Women Be in Combat Roles in the Military?

295

Should Christians Fast?

296

Are There Spiritual Realities at Work in Sickness and Disease?

297

How Much Time is Enough for Personal Bible Study?

298

Help Me Explain The Doctrines of Grace

299

I Am Afraid to Share My Faith

300

Should I Get Baptized a Second Time?

301

Should Christians Date Online?

302

How Should Christians Choose Their Entertainment?

303

Explaining the Trinity to an Unbeliever

304

The Lord’s Prayer Explained

305

Do My Prayers Change God’s Mind?

306

The Importance of Preaching

307

Is an Interracial Marriage an Unequal Yoke?

308

Should a Christian Work for a Company that Celebrates Sin?

309

Witnessing Harsh and Unloving Correction

310

Water Baptism and Baptism Of The Spirit Explained

311

Biblical Truth About Transgenderism

312

Biblical Truth About Infant Baptism

313

How We Work With God to Increase Our Faith

314

Honest Motives Before God

315

How To Find The Right Church

316

Money Advice for Christians

317

Questions that Christian Singles Might Ask

318

Healthy Marriages, Fixing Broken Marriages, Christian Parenting, and Dealing with Rebellious Teens

319

Illegal Immigration, Racism, and Christian Politics

320

God’s Will, Faith and Prayer

321

Godly and Biblical Worship

322

Does God Love Everyone the Same?

323

The limits of the Grace of God

324

The Reality of Spiritual Warfare

325

I Don’t Love My Spouse Anymore

326

Questions About Baptism

327

A Christian Perspective on Abortion

328

How To Be Free From Guilt

329

How To Deal With My Anger

330

How to be a Good Christian Parent | I Want to Be a Godly Parent

331

I Disagree With the Leadership of My Church

332

Should Christians Enjoy Luxuries?

333

A Christian Perspective on School Shootings

334

Does God Hear and Answer the Prayers of an Unbeliever or Unrepentant Sinner?

335

How Can We Be Sure of Our Salvation?

336

Should I Stay in or Leave My Abusive Marriage?

337

How to Forgive Sin When it Seems Impossible and Unforgivable

338

How Can I Become a Leader in My Church?

339

How Christians Can Faithfully Share Their Faith with Family and Friends

340

How to Structure My Daily Devotionals

341

Owen Strachan on the Excellency of God’s Sovereignty – How it Should Shape Our Understanding and Living

342

Rick Holland on the Sovereignty of God in Salvation and being a Real Calvinist vs. a Theoretical Calvinist

343

Anthony Kidd on the Sovereignty of God in Election and Beyond

344

Phil Johnson on Understanding and Embracing the Sovereignty of God in Election

345

Dr. Steven Lawson on Coming to Know and Love the Doctrines of Grace

346

The Gift Of Modern Day Prophecy

347

Is my Holiness the Same as God’s Holiness?

348

Misconceptions About Holiness

349

Should Christians Follow Old Testament Law?

350

Students: Prioritize the Local Church |The Benefits Practical Ministry Experience

351

Ministry Education and Pastoral Calling | Richard Caldwell, Tom Schreiner, Bruce Ware & Mike Fabarez

352

How to Know the Will of the Lord

353

How to Measure a Church’s Success

354

How Do I Increase My Faith?

355

How to Pray More Effectively

356

Reading the Bible for Beginners

357

Christians, Anxiety, Depression and Prescription Medication

358

Church Discipline | Dealing With Sin Through Church Discipline

359

How Do I Confront My Friend’s Sin?

360

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

361

Are Christians Commanded to Tithe?

362

The Role of the Church in Politics

363

If God is Sovereign, Why Pray?

364

Biblical Counseling

365

Freedom From Porn

366

Restoring a Broken Marriage

367

Keys to a Successful Marriage

368

Genocide in the Old Testament | Did God Approve of Genocide?

369

Talking About Sexual Abuse In The Church

370

Is the Creation Story True?

371

Does the Bible Contradict Itself?

372

Where Did Jesus Go When He Died?

373

Did Jesus Say He Was God?

374

Why Do Christians Criticize Each Other?

375

My Spouse Wants More Kids But I Don’t

376

The Lies of Suicide

377

Are Modern Day Miracles Real?

378

What Is Wrong with the Prosperity Gospel?

379

Christian Courtship and Dating

380

A Christian Perspective on Illegal Immigration

381

Christian Singles and Sexuality

382

The Real Solution to Racism

383

How To Honor a Difficult Mom

384

How Do I Deal with My Rebellious Teen?

385

Why Are Christians Judgmental?

386

How Do I Deal with Anxiety?

387

Why is the Reformation Important? (2018)

388

Why Are There So Many Denominations?

389

A Pastor’s Response to the Stormy and Trump Scandal

390

My Spouse Was Unfaithful, Should I Get a Divorce?

391

Is There a Heaven? (2018)

392

Should I Marry Someone with a Different Religion?