Simple Truth Podcast

Have you been praying, trusting God, and doing your best to follow His direction, but nothing seems to be changing? You know God has the power to make a way. But when you're waiting longer than expected, you start wondering if you're missing something. Should you be doing more, or should you just keep waiting?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains how to walk by faith when you can't see what God is doing. Through the examples of Abraham, Moses, and others in Scripture, we'll see why trusting God sometimes means taking a step without knowing the outcome—and continuing to believe Him when the results take longer than expected.

We'll also look at why waiting on God doesn't mean doing nothing, how to keep our confidence in Him, and why our faith is never wasted, even when we haven't seen the results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why delayed results don't mean your faith has failed.
• How Abraham trusted and obeyed God without knowing what was ahead.
• When to keep waiting and when to take a step of faith.
• How to overcome discouragement and keep your eyes on Jesus.
• Why God's faithfulness gives us hope even when circumstances haven't changed.

Listen to the full teaching and try the Look to Jesus 7-Day Challenge to put your faith into practice. God is faithful, He keeps His promises, and you can keep moving forward with hope!

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You believe in God, but what does it actually mean to trust Him—especially when you're facing an important decision and aren't sure what to do? And what happens when you've prayed in faith, but things didn't turn out as you hoped?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains what it really means to have faith in God through Hebrews 11 and the examples of Noah and Abraham. Faith isn't just believing God exists or hoping everything will work out. It means believing God, trusting Him, and obeying Him.

We'll look at why God's faithfulness, especially what Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection, gives us good reason to trust Him. We'll also talk about how to seek God's wisdom and direction when the next step isn't obvious.

You'll hear:

• Why faith is more than simply believing God exists.
• How Noah demonstrated faith by trusting and obeying God before seeing what would happen.
• Why Abraham trusted God's promises even when his circumstances seemed impossible.
• Why praying in faith doesn't mean getting everything we ask for.
• How to make decisions through God's Word, wisdom, and Holy Spirit.

Listen to the full episode, then try the Trust God Here 7-Day Challenge. Bring one important decision to God, ask Him for wisdom, and be willing to follow His direction—even if it's different from what you expected.

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Jesus said, “You must be born again.” But if you’re already trying to be a good person, what does that mean—and why isn’t better behavior enough?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains what Jesus meant when He told Nicodemus that we need new spiritual life from God. Using John 3, Ephesians 2, Mark 1, Romans 10, and 1 Peter 1, the teaching shows how someone can be physically alive while still spiritually separated from God, why new birth is something only God can give, and how repentance and faith in Jesus connect to being born again.

You’ll also see why being born again doesn’t mean every thought, feeling, habit, or struggle disappears overnight. New birth is the beginning of transformation, not the completion of every change God wants to make in you.

• Why being a “good person” isn’t the same as being born again
• What Jesus meant by being born from above
• Why Scripture describes people as spiritually dead before being made alive
• How repentance and believing the gospel connect to new birth
• What actually changes when God gives you new spiritual life

Listen to the full episode to understand what Jesus meant by “You must be born again” and why receiving life from God changes the foundation of your relationship with Him.

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Have you ever known God wanted you to change something, but you kept putting it off? Or maybe you did turn back to Him, but the old habit or behavior didn’t disappear right away—and you started wondering, “Did I really repent if I’m still struggling to change?”

In this episode, Ted Ross explains what real biblical repentance looks like after the initial decision to turn toward God. Romans 2 shows why God’s patience should never be mistaken for approval, while 2 Corinthians 7 helps separate godly sorrow from simply feeling guilty or ashamed. You’ll also see why struggling to change is different from refusing to change—and why genuine repentance should begin producing a different response.

Then the teaching gets practical. Repentance starts in the heart, but over time it should affect your choices, habits, relationships, and direction. 

In this episode, host Ted Ross explores critical aspects of repentance in the daily life of a Christian. 

• Why God’s patience gives you time to repent, not permission to stay the same.
• How to tell whether sorrow is actually leading you toward change.
• Why real repentance begins to show up in what you do next.
• Why struggling with an old pattern does not automatically mean your repentance was false.
• How to make the old way harder and the new way easier while asking God for help.

Listen to the full episode to see how Scripture connects repentance with a changed heart, a changed response, and a life that begins moving in a new direction toward God.

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Have you ever been genuinely sorry, asked God to forgive you, and then found yourself pulled toward the same habit or attitude again? It can leave you asking, Did I really repent—or did I just feel bad?

Ted Ross explains what biblical repentance actually means and why Scripture places repentance at the foundation of following Jesus. Through Hebrews 6, Mark 1, Luke 24, Acts 20, and other passages, you’ll see why repentance and faith belong together: repentance changes your direction toward God, and faith trusts Him with what comes next. You’ll also see why genuine repentance does not mean becoming perfect overnight.

• Why following Jesus begins with repentance and faith, not simply agreeing that the gospel is true.
• How guilt, shame, regret, apologies, and emotional promises can happen without a real change of direction.
• What repentance from dead works means and why self-directed living cannot produce spiritual life.
• Why old habits or struggles can remain even after you have genuinely turned toward God.
• How trusting God begins to shape your choices, obedience, and next steps.

Listen to the full teaching and consider one area where you already know God is right. What would it look like to stop defending your old way, turn toward Him, and take one faithful step in His direction?

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Have you ever read the Book of Acts and wondered, “Where’s that kind of power in my Christian life?”

Paul calls the gospel “the power of God to salvation.” But what exactly is the gospel—and why is it so powerful? In this Simple Answers teaching, we look at the biblical definition of the gospel, why Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection is so powerful in your life, and what it means to repent, believe, and put your trust in Him.

Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 15:1–4 • Mark 1:15 • Romans 1:16

▶ Go deeper: Listen to 04.02 — The Power of the Gospel (God’s Authority & Ability in Action) in the Simple Truth Podcast, or find the full teaching at SimpleTruth.org.

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You can know what Jesus did for you and still live like He didn’t quite finish the job. You can believe you’re forgiven, redeemed, and made right with God—and still let guilt, old habits, or one bad day make you question where you stand.

In this Season 6 finale, Ted Ross brings together the major truths from The Blood & Sacrifice of Jesus Christ and asks: If Jesus finished the work, why don’t we always live like it’s true?

You’ll see the difference between knowing what God says and building your life on what Jesus accomplished. The episode closes with a simple way forward: remember what Jesus did, believe what God says, and live like it’s true.

• Why one bad day does not redefine what Jesus accomplished for you.  
• How guilt, fear, and performance can make you live like you still owe God something.
• Why hearing God’s Word must be joined with faith and obedience.
• How to build your life on what Jesus has already done.
• Why the practical pattern Remember → Believe → Live helps close the gap between what you know and how you live.  

Listen to the full episode and ask yourself: What truth about Jesus do I believe—but still struggle to live like it’s true? Then choose one truth this week, return to Scripture, believe what God says, and let it shape your next choice.  

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You may believe in Jesus and still wonder why God sometimes feels far away—or whether you can really know Him personally. Maybe other Christians seem closer to God than you do, and you wonder whether that kind of relationship is possible for you too.

In this episode, Ted Ross explains how the New Covenant opened the way for believers to come near to God through the blood and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Hebrews, Ephesians, and John show that Jesus did more than forgive sin: He became our living High Priest, brought us near to the Father, and made it possible for us to approach God with confidence. The episode also explains an important difference between being given access to God and actually growing closer to Him day by day.

• Why closeness with God is not reserved for pastors, priests, or unusually spiritual people
• How Jesus’ blood gives believers direct access to the Father
• Why you do not have to get your life together before coming to God for mercy and help
• How prayer, trust, and obedience help your relationship with God grow
• What it means to bring your real struggles to God instead of trying to handle everything alone

Listen to the full episode to see what Scripture says about knowing God personally—and consider one area of your life you can begin bringing to Him more honestly this week.

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You may believe in Jesus and still wonder, “Can God really call someone like me righteous?” You know your mistakes, your weaknesses, and the times you have not done what you knew was right. And even if righteousness comes through faith, what should that mean for the way you live?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains the Bible’s teaching on righteousness by faith and why Scripture also calls Christians to pursue what is right. Through Isaiah 61, Romans 3–4, James 2, Romans 6, Matthew 5, and other passages, you’ll see the difference between being made right with God through faith in Jesus and learning to live in a way that reflects that righteousness. The episode also looks at why outward religious appearance is not enough and why God cares about the heart behind what we do.

• Why your standing with God is based on faith in Jesus, not your daily performance
• How faith and works fit together without turning grace into something you earn
• Why God calls believers to pursue righteousness in everyday choices
• How to recognize when you are pleasing God rather than seeking people’s approval
• Why Jesus is the pattern for what righteous living should increasingly look like

Listen to the full episode to see how right standing and right behavior fit together—and consider one area where God may be calling you to take the next right step.

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You believe in Jesus and sincerely want to live differently, yet old temptations and habits can still make you wonder whether you are really changing. Why does spiritual growth sometimes feel so slow after you have been saved?

In this episode, Ted Ross explains sanctification—how Jesus’ sacrifice sets believers apart for God and how the Holy Spirit continues transforming them into the likeness of Christ. Through passages including 1 Corinthians 6, Hebrews 10, Romans 8, 2 Corinthians 3, and Philippians 2, you will see how God’s work and your obedience fit together. God is making you holy, and He calls you to keep walking with Him as He changes you.

• Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God has already set you apart as His, even while He continues changing you.
• Being unfinished does not mean you are unchanged or that God has stopped working.
• God’s transforming work calls you to respond with faith, obedience, and the spiritual disciplines that draw you closer to Him.
• When temptation or failure appears, you can draw near to God instead of allowing the struggle to create distance.

Listen to the full episode for a clear biblical explanation of sanctification, five practices that support Christian growth, and a seven-day challenge to help you take your next obedient step with God.

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