Hard Truth Radio

The ballots are counted, the election is officially behind us, and it is time for the body of Christ to lead by example. On this week’s episode of Hard Truth Radio, we dive into the hard but necessary truth about showing genuine love and grace to our neighbors—even those who voted completely differently than you did. Our identity is in Christ, not a political party.

We also tackle one of the most frustrating theological trends today: the division between "Old Testament Christians" and "New Testament Christians." We break down why treating the Bible as two disconnected religions is absurd and how the entire Word of God points to a unified truth. To wrap things up, we open our Bibles to Acts Chapter 3 to study the healing at the Beautiful Gate and Peter’s powerful call to repentance. Plus, if you are tired of filtering through trash on TV, we’re highlighting EKKL—a fantastic, safe streaming platform built for families.

Welcome to another episode of Hard Truths Radio! Tonight, we are opening our Bibles to break down the foundational events of Acts 1 and 2—from the Ascension of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit to Peter's sermon and the birth of the early church.

While we didn't have a side discussion topic this week, the live chat brought its own unexpected lesson. Towards the end of the broadcast, we engaged with a live-feed viewer who was asking questions. It eventually became clear he wasn't genuinely curious about the Word, but was simply trying to bait us. Instead of letting it derail the message, we are choosing to lift him up. Our prayer is that despite his intentions, a seed of truth was planted that the Lord will use to soften his unbelieving heart.

Join us as we study the early church and practice extending grace in the face of opposition.

Welcome back to Hard Truths Radio! Tonight, we’re tackling one of the most common questions in the faith: Is baptism actually necessary to be a Christian?

We break down how baptism serves as a crucial stepping stone in your daily faith walk and dive into what the Bible means by the "nation of priests" language. It’s about taking that next step in obedience and identity. Then, we shift gears into a deep dive of John Chapter 21—looking at Jesus' third appearance to the disciples, the miraculous catch of fish, and the powerful, redeeming conversation restoring Peter.

Grab your Bible and let's get into it.

Are pastors misconstruing scripture for political gain? In tonight’s episode, we confront the growing trend of pulpit politics and the danger of twisting the Bible to fit earthly agendas rather than teaching biblical truth. We discuss the critical difference between exegesis (drawing the meaning out of the text) and eisegesis (inserting personal or political ideas into the text).

In the second half of the show, we dive deep into a Bible study of John Chapter 20. We break down the timeline of the Resurrection, Jesus' powerful encounter with Mary Magdalene at the empty tomb, Christ's peace given to the disciples, and the restoration of Doubting Thomas. Discover how the victorious, resurrected Christ of John 20 offers a kingdom far greater than any modern political movement.

In this episode, we cover:

• The dangers of mixing political agendas with biblical theology

• How to spot when scripture is being taken out of context

• A verse-by-verse breakdown of John Chapter 20

• The significance of the empty tomb and the Resurrection of Jesus

• Why Jesus’ true kingdom is not of this world

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In a culture driven by outrage, cynicism, and division, it is easy to let the world callous your spirit. But followers of Jesus are called to something radically different: active, relentless compassion.

Tonight, we unpack what it truly looks like to keep a tender heart in a hardened culture. We look overseas at our brothers and sisters in the persecuted church—believers who endure unimaginable trials yet demonstrate a resilient faith, humility, and sacrificial love that the American church desperately needs to learn from. Finally, we walk verse-by-verse into John 19, fixing our eyes on the ultimate display of divine love, suffering, and obedience at the Cross: Jesus Christ bearing our sin and declaring, "It is finished."

Welcome to another episode of Hard Truths Radio. Tonight, we are tackling one of the most difficult, yet essential, commands we've been given: Forgiveness. We are looking at what Jesus actually meant when He said to forgive "seventy-seven times," why the Apostle Paul called himself the "chief of sinners," and how James and Peter laid out the blueprint for grace in our daily lives.

We are also doing a deep dive into John Chapter 18. Looking at the betrayal of Judas, the denial of Peter, and the arrest of Jesus, we examine the ultimate picture of grace in the face of profound betrayal. How do we forgive when the hurt comes from those closest to us?

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Are we attending church to hear the Gospel, or to get a political rally? Tonight on Hard Truths Radio, I’m tackling a growing problem: ministers who use the pulpit to preach their views on the upcoming election instead of opening the Word.

We’re putting the focus back on scripture by diving into John chapter 17. We break down the High Priestly Prayer, exploring what Jesus actually wanted for His followers. He prayed for our sanctification in truth, not our political affiliation.

Tune in as we discuss the danger of the election distraction and why the church needs to get back to Biblical truth.

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Welcome back to another episode of Hard Truths Radio! Tonight, we are diving deep into the powerful and final teachings of Jesus before His arrest, found in John 15 and 16. We’re breaking down what it truly means to abide in the True Vine, the promise and active work of the Holy Spirit, and how we can hold onto peace knowing Christ has overcome the world.

Grab your Bible, get comfortable, and let's get into the hard truths of these incredible chapters.

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Tonight on Hard Truths Radio, we’re talking about how to actually approach the Word of God. It's easy to just skim the pages, but are we truly listening? We’re breaking down what it means to "be still and know" from Psalm 46:10, and looking at Samuel’s reaction in 1 Samuel 3:9-10—"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening."

That right there is the exact mindset we need before opening the Bible. We also get into John 14 to pull the whole message together and talk about what it looks like practically. If you've been struggling to hear God or want to get more out of your time in Scripture, hit play.

Tonight on Hard Truth Radio, we're getting into Isaiah 28:21 to look at the historical context and how it acts as a prophetic echo for us right now. Then, we need to talk about the "church vs. church" drama taking over social media. We're using Matthew 7:21-23 to show how we’ve completely lost the point of it all. Finally, we're wrapping things up by going into John 13 to get our focus back on what actually matters. Grab your Bible and tune in.