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The Harmony of the Resurrection Morning

In this episode of Anchored by Truth, we dive deep into the chronological sequence of the first Easter. While skeptics often point to the different details in the four Gospels as a sign of inconsistency, RD Fierro explains how these variations actually prove the authenticity of the accounts. By pieceing together the testimonies of Mary Magdalene, Peter, and John, we get a complete picture of the victory that changed the world forever. We also feature the moving song "Arise" by Crystal Sea, which captures the emotional journey from the tragedy of Friday to the triumph of Sunday.

-- The significance of Jesus appearing first to women in a culture where their testimony wasn't legally recognized, proving the Gospels' commitment to historical truth over "pious fiction."

-- A step-by-step harmony of the morning events, including the rolling away of the stone and the reaction of the Roman guards.

-- The profound realization John had when he saw the undisturbed graveclothes—a silent but powerful testimony that Jesus had simply risen through the wrappings.

-- Why the resurrection is not just a human event, but a cosmic necessity planned before the foundation of the world to redeem creation.

-- The dual message that has defined the Church for 2,000 years: Jesus is risen, and we must "go and tell."

Scriptures for Further Study

-- John 20:1-18

-- Matthew 28:2

-- John 14:6

This is episode 362.

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In this moving Palm Sunday message, Pastor Steve Dow explores the profound significance of the physical and spiritual marks left by the cross. Drawing from the doubt of Thomas and the defiant joy of the Apostle Paul, this teaching shifts the focus from outward religious performance to the internal "branding" of the Holy Spirit. It is a call to authenticity in an age of "false advertising," urging Christians to recognize that their wounds, trials, and sacrifices are not signs of defeat, but badges of honor that prove the reality of the Gospel to a skeptical world.

-- The world, like "Doubting Thomas," is looking for the evidence of the cross in our lives before they will believe the message of the resurrection.

-- The Greek word for "marks" is stigmata, suggesting that a true walk with Christ carries a "stigma" or a brand that makes a believer stand out from the world.

-- Adversity and "scars" are not things to be healed and forgotten immediately; they are often the very things that qualify us for leadership and ministry, much like Joseph’s trials made him a prince.

-- True worship and prayer are not forms of entertainment; they are meant to leave an indelible mark on our souls that changes our behaviors, passions, and motives.

-- Being "marked" means we can no longer go back to pleasing others or fitting into the patterns of the world; we belong entirely to the Great Shepherd.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- John 20:24-29

-- Galatians 6:14-17

-- Luke 24:24

-- Philippians 3:10

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Between the first Palm Sunday and the eternal celebration in Revelation, we live in the "not yet." Larry Perry breaks down how God’s plan for your redemption was never accidental—it was a series of divine exclamation points written in blood and grace.

-- The Epidemic of Loneliness: How Western individualism is tearing us apart and why the "front porch" fellowship of the church is the vital remedy.

-- The Power of Invitation: Why 17 million people are waiting for just one person to invite them back to the house of God.

-- The Second Adam: Just as God opened the side of the first Adam to create Eve, the side of the Second Adam (Jesus) was pierced to bring forth His Bride, the Church.

-- Prophecy Fulfilled: Exploring Zechariah’s vision of a humble King on a donkey and the "fountain" opened for the cleansing of sin.

-- The Three Questions: Understanding the ancient priestly tradition of asking, "Do you love your lamb?" and what that means for your relationship with Jesus today.

-- The Final Palm Sunday: A look at Revelation 7, where every tribe and tongue gathers with palm branches for a victory that never ends.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Zechariah 9:9

-- Zechariah 13:1

-- Psalm 118:25-26

-- John 21:1-17

-- Revelation 7:9-10

-- Galatians 6:2

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In this transformative teaching, Apostle Otis B. Young provides a spiritual playbook for moving from stagnation to advancement. Drawing from the imagery of a football game, he explains that progress often happens in small, incremental "first downs" rather than just one big play. The key to this advancement isn't just hard work—it’s "reframing." By shifting our perspective to see through the lens of Scripture, we can reinterpret our past pain as a prerequisite for our future purpose.

-- To "move the chain forward" means advancing the Kingdom of God despite personal struggles, opposition, or what people say.

-- Reframing is the act of changing how a situation, idea, or problem is viewed, transforming a negative perspective into a constructive one.

-- We must stop "matching energy" with those who oppose us; instead of stepping into the realm of the enemy, we must set a higher standard through character and prayer.

-- Loyalty can be a strength, but we must be careful not to stay stagnant with people who have no intention of changing or following God’s direction.

-- Every setback, including rejection and warfare, is actually a development phase designed to strengthen character and produce endurance.

-- God often uses the very things meant for our harm to position us to save and help others in the end.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Romans 8:28

-- Philippians 1:12-14

-- Romans 5:3-5

-- Genesis 50:20

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References:

(1) “Metaphysics” by Aristotle.

(2) Aristotle’s definition of truth: “To say of what IS that it is, and of what IS NOT that it is not, is TRUE; while to say of what is that it is not, or what is not that it is, is FALSE.”

(3) Postmodernism, the predominant worldview of secularity, now poses its answer that truth and morality are RELATIVE. Moral relativism’s answer is that we have NO OBJECTIVE STANDARD by which we determine right and wrong. One person’s OPINION is just as valid as another’s. Morality is simply a matter of PERSONAL PREFERENCE, which results from one’s cultural, ethnic, or sexual orientation. Postmodernism continues its CONFUSING PRONOUNCEMENTS by saying that truth is also relative, saying there is NO SUCH THING as ABSOLUTE TRUTH.

(4) We all know some things, for example, 2 + 2 = 4. It does not equal 3 and it does not equal 5. At exactly 212 degrees Fahrenheit, water boils. At 32 degrees Fahrenheit, water freezes.

In every area of mathematics, medicine, science, archaeology, accounting, chemistry, geography, or geology, there are areas that cannot be COMPROMISED. Yet, when it comes to religion and morality, we are TOLD THAT THE RULES DON’T APPLY. How can it BE that the rules apply in other areas of study, but not on morality and religion?

(5) Why do we demand truthfulness in every other area of life except that which pertains to morality and religion? Our secular culture has BLINDLY EMBRACED the claim that absolute truth does not exist. The prevailing attitude is that it is all a MATTER OF OPINION. And who are we to judge anyway? If truth is relative, then no one is ever WRONG.

(6) “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by

Norman Geisler and Frank Turek.

(7) “Truth Decay” by Steve Hale.

(8) “Truth is not a SUBJECTIVE matter of TASTE, but an OBJECTIVE matter of FACT. Truth is truth no matter WHERE YOU LIVE on the planet. Those who claim that truth in morality doesn’t really matter take a different stance when someone treats them immorally. For example, they may claim that LYING isn’t wrong, until someone LIES TO THEM. Moral relativists don’t want their spouses to live like relativists. A wife doesn’t want her husband to be relatively faithful. Most male relativists expect their wives to live as if ADULTERY were absolutely WRONG. Do you think the moral relativists would ACCEPT the morality of a MURDERER or a RAPIST. Someone has said, ‘Moral law is not always the STANDARD by which we treat others, but it is nearly always the standard by which we EXPECT others to treat us.’ When people are the VICTIMS of bad behavior, they have NO TROUBLE understanding that the behavior is ABSOLUTELY WRONG.”

This is episode 269.

The Prophetic Rhythm of Rest and Redemption

In this insightful teaching, Servant Marcia Carty explores the biblical concept of Jubilee and the Sabbath of the Land. Drawing from Leviticus and the prophetic visions of Daniel, she explains that the Earth belongs to God and requires its own periods of rest. When we ignore these divine cycles, the consequences manifest in the physical and spiritual realms.

-- The Jubilee is the 50th year following seven cycles of Sabbatical years, representing a total reset for the land and the people.

-- Key elements of the Jubilee include the release of debts, the freeing of slaves, and the restoration of property to its original family owners.

-- The 70-week prophecy in Daniel reveals that the Babylonian captivity and the timing of the Messiah were directly tied to Israel’s failure to give the land its required Sabbaths.

-- True restoration is found in Christ, who came to bring everlasting righteousness and redeem us from the curse of the law.

-- As we see signs in the earth and hear "trumpets" sounding globally, we are reminded that we are living in days similar to the time of Noah.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Leviticus 25:1-23

-- Judges 2:10-19

-- Judges 3:12-30

-- Daniel 9:10-27

-- Matthew 24:1-37

-- Galatians 3:13-14

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20 Years of Service: A Conversation with Sergeant Shade McMillian

In this episode, Javonni Hampton interviews Sergeant Shade McMillian of the Leon County Sheriff's Office (LCSO). With two decades of experience, McMillian reflects on a career that spanned from school resource officer to the Public Information Officer during the COVID-19 pandemic, and eventually to his current role as Agency Recruiter. He shares intimate details about the personal sacrifices and professional triumphs that define a life in uniform, offering a rare "behind the curtain" look at the evolution of modern policing.

-- Sergeant McMillian discusses his "unorthodox" path to the LCSO, starting as a reserve deputy in 2005 after being inspired to serve by the events of September 11, 2001.

-- A look at the various hats a deputy wears, including the rewarding nature of being a School Resource Deputy at Fairview Middle School and the intensity of the "HEAT" human trafficking unit.

-- The challenges of serving as a Public Information Officer (PIO) during 2020, navigating office closures, and communicating vital safety data to the public during a global pandemic.

-- The transition from active investigations back to patrol and eventually into recruiting, driven by a desire to mentor and teach the next generation.

-- An honest discussion on the importance of communication in policing and why seeing the human being behind the uniform is essential for community trust.

-- A "speed round" of fun insights where Shade reveals his preference for coffee over energy drinks and night shifts over days.

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[verse 1]

Shabbat Shalom, let us take heed,

unto the days ahead;

the hearts of men will fail them for,

the coming fear and dread.

Shabbat Shalom, the prophecies,

spoke in the days of old;

warned us of the times to come,

of evil, dark and cold.

[chorus]

Shalom! Shalom! O brethren hear,

and heed the sovereign call;

to know His voice and hearken to,

His words of wise recall.

Shalom! Shalom! Let none be faint,

be diligent, be strong;

be faithful, prayerful, joyful so,

for we to Him belong.

[verse 2]

Shabbat Shalom, let laughter be,

turned into somber heart;

for many will be void of love,

and from the faith depart.

Shabbat Shalom, our eyes will see,

those days upon the Earth;

of when the tribulations come,

of darkness, death and dearth.

[chorus]

Shalom! Shalom! O brethren hear,

and heed the sovereign call;

to know His voice and hearken to,

His words of wise recall.

Shalom! Shalom! Let none be faint,

be diligent, be strong;

be faithful, prayerful, joyful so,

for we to Him belong.

[verse 3]

Shabbat Shalom, our fellowship,

of love and one accord;

must be strong, enduring and,

be humble with our Lord.

Shabbat Shalom, encouraging,

each other to be sure;

of our faith, our hope and peace,

of these we must adjure.

[chorus]

Shalom! Shalom! O brethren hear,

and heed the sovereign call;

to know His voice and hearken to,

His words of wise recall.

Shalom! Shalom! Let none be faint,

be diligent, be strong;

be faithful, prayerful, joyful so,

for we to Him belong.

[verse 4]

Shabbat Shalom, be not deceived,

let not your hearts be hard;

flee from the worldliness and lusts,

your souls from evil guard.

Shabbat Shalom, the world will see,

and know just where you stand;

So do not walk in faithless fear,

but guided by His hand.

[chorus]

Shalom! Shalom! O brethren hear,

and heed the sovereign call;

to know His voice and hearken to,

His words of wise recall.

Shalom! Shalom! Let none be faint,

be diligent, be strong;

be faithful, prayerful, joyful so,

for we to Him belong.

Shabbat Shalom, Amen!

Shabbat Shalom, Amen!

Shabbat Shalom, Amen!

Shabbat Shalom, Amen!

From Death Sentence to Divine Therapy: The Terry Williams Story

In this episode of This Is Your Life, Bobbie Agee sits down with Terry Williams to discuss one of the most remarkable healing testimonies of the 21st century. What started as simple shortness of breath while picking up sticks in the yard quickly spiraled into a double cancer diagnosis: cancer in the kidney and Stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized.

With the medical community offering no hope for a cure—only "containment"—Terry and his wife, Freddie, began a journey of radical faith. Rejecting the pressure to rush into chemotherapy, they waited on the Holy Spirit for guidance. This interview explores the mental and spiritual battle of choosing "Divine Therapy" over traditional medicine and the peace that comes from the word "only believe."

Key highlights from this testimony include:

-- The terrifying moment Terry’s doctor found a gallon of fluid in his lung and the subsequent "death sentence" diagnosis from specialists at Shands Cancer Center.

-- The internal shift Terry experienced when he realized he didn't want his cancer "contained," but wanted to be completely free.

-- The role of a supportive spouse: how Freddie Williams remained a pillar of strength and shared the vital word "only believe."

-- The "Medical Mystery": Terry’s oncologist’s reaction to a patient who should have been gone in four months but is still healthy four years later.

-- Finding purpose in the pain: Terry’s honest conversation with God about why he was healed when his young son, Jamie, was not.

-- The miraculous encounter in a hospital waiting room where a stranger’s reading of Psalm 118 provided the final confirmation of Terry's healing.

Scriptures for Further Study

-- Psalm 23

-- Psalm 118:17

-- Isaiah 53

-- Mark 5:36

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The church described in the New Testament is the spiritual temple of God, the stones of which are people. It is also the body of Christ made up of a collectivity of members united by their head, Christ Jesus. But who are the members of His body? What constitutes a member of the church of the New Testament? How does one become part of the living church of Christ? In this broadcast of Let the Bible Speak, we continue our series on the New Testament Church by looking at its membership.

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