"Just have faith." We hear that a lot in the Christian world, but what does it actually mean? How do we do it? What is it that enables us to grow in the exercise of our faith on a daily basis? And what does this "shield of faith" refer to? How are we supposed to use it? Jeff explains in today's episode.

In battle, it was critical that a Roman soldier have sure footing to give him stability and confidence, both in travel as well as in hand-to-hand combat. Paul draws on this principle of stability to teach us something about the gospel, and the peace God provides through it. In this episode, Jeff explains more about the armor of God, and how important it is for us to have the right kind of "footwear."

Why is the breastplate so vital? And how exactly do we "live righteously?" Is there a secret to it? And what's the difference between passive and active righteousness? In this episode, Jeff helps us understand just how the breastplate protects us, and how we can grow towards living a more righteous Christian life..

In describing the necessary Armor of God from Ephesians 6, Paul now turns to a most important area of protection - the breastplate. But what exactly is this "breastplate?" What does it protect? How do we understand it, and how do we wear it? How does it benefit us? Jeff explains from Scripture in this week's episode. 

As we explore the reality of spiritual warfare together, Jeff uncovers what the Bible has to say about the demonic realm.

From Ephesians 6, Jeff begins exploring what the Bible says about the invisible battle you face every day. 

In this milestone episode, well celebrate God's goodness as Jeff takes on a historical tour of his ministry, how the Vintage Truth Podcast was started, and why he believes the Lord has blessed it so much. 

What does the Bible say about slavery? And how was slavery similar or different to the way we view it today? Why didn't Paul or Jesus outright condemn the institution? And what is Paul's counsel to Christian slaves and masters in the first century? Jeff explains in today's teaching from Ephesians 6.

Having addressed the biblical role of wives and husbands, the Apostle Paul now turns his attention to children and fathers. Not to downplay the strategic place of mothers in the life of a child, but Paul here zeroes in on a dad's responsibility to his children, being the head of the household, and the one ultimately accountable to God for the family. So what is a dad to do, and not do, as it relates to his kids?

What does God require of husbands in a marriage? What is his responsibility, and how does that calling differ from what God requires of a wife? In today's podcast, Jeff explores from Ephesians 5 the high calling of being a godly husband.