I'll Be Honest - Podcast

Jesus Christ is the light, He is the true—not a truth. Yet is it not amazing to see people abandon the LORD for the foolishness of sin. The lunacy of apostasy—it is insanity to abandon Christ.

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Are you a busy struggling mom feeling overwhelmed, impatient, or lacking grace—especially toward your loved ones? In this video, we unpack biblical wisdom and encouragement for Christian mothers. Discover why focusing on Christ’s love, not your own performance, transforms your heart and home. Learn practical truths from 1 Timothy 2:15 and Galatians 5 about finding strength, faith, and joy in God’s promises. Let this be a reminder: you are not alone, and His Spirit is at work in you.

» View: Struggling Mom? How to Find God’s Love and Grace in Your Daily Life

This sermon from Psalm 27 exhorts believers to find their confidence in God as their light, salvation, and strength amidst life’s trials. It emphasizes David’s personal experience with God’s deliverance and invites listeners to wait on the Lord with courage and assurance. Through communion with God and a focus on eternity, it calls the weary and faint-hearted to trust in the finished work of Christ, the only true source of hope and peace.

» View: Dwelling in the Beauty of the Lord

ahab the harlot demonstrated a faith that was alive and active, trusting God fully and acting courageously to secure salvation for her family.

» View: The Amazing Rahab: The Harlot in the Genealogy of Christ

In this sermon on Romans 15:4, we see how the Old Testament encourages believers by providing examples of God’s faithfulness.

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What does the Bible teach is true unity defined by God? Paul taught that divisions were necessary, but we also want to prevent...

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In this video, Paul Washer sits down with long-time friends of HeartCry Mack Tomlinson and Don Currin, to discuss valuable and practical wisdom for the Christian life.

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Brethren, let us consider the fleeting and sacred nature of time. Time is not ours to waste or take lightly; it is God’s creation, measured and granted to us for His glory.

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Question:

If your heart is distant from God, what is the process of returning back to Him without becoming legalistic?

Lee Dodd’s Response:

Starting with Confession

“That’s an excellent question. I believe we should begin with confession, as it is the starting point. Psalm 51 is perhaps one of the greatest texts in the Bible that highlights genuine, heartfelt confession directed entirely toward God. There’s no hint of legalism in Psalm 51. It is the cry of David’s heart when he is estranged from God after hardening his heart for months following his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah. Convicted by Nathan the prophet, he wholeheartedly turns back to God in confession.

Understanding True Confession

There is a brokenness that permeates Psalm 51, which I think results from genuine confession of sin. Confession isn’t merely mouthing prayers; it’s feeling toward that sin what God feels. Remember 1 John 1:9: ‘If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.’ Confessing our sins means having the same animosity and hatred toward sin that God has.

» View: True Repentance Without Legalism: How Can I Truly Return to God?

In recent times, the topic of disqualifying sins, particularly adultery, has become a pressing issue in church leadership.

» View: Should Adultery Permanently Disqualify Pastors?