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In this unforgettable episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we finally tell David's side of the story - how a smuggled journey out of Iran, a revolution-era detour in Romania, and a lost suitcase led him to the very escalator in a New Jersey mall where he met my mom on the last day of her 8-day prayer for her future husband.

This is a story of divine timing, answered prayer, and the kind of miracle that only God can orchestrate. If you’ve ever doubted that God is in the details, this episode will give you hope.

Whether you’re navigating singleness, waiting for breakthrough, or just love a good real-life miracle story - this one’s for you.

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) David's Side of the Story

(05:10) Why Dad Was Traveling to Turkey

(07:00) Romanian Layover, Luggage Lost, and Soldiers with Guns

(14:50) The Missed Appointment at the Embassy

(17:00) A Miracle at the Consulate: Paperwork Approved Without It

(18:30) Covered in Hives, Prompted to Leave Early

(20:00) Return to New Jersey Just in Time

(21:00) The Escalator Moment at Paramus Mall

(23:04) “He’s So Sweet”: Kathy's First Thought

(24:50) The First Real Conversation and Number Exchange

(26:40) Walking to the Car and the Quiet Ride Home

(29:00) The First Date (and a Speeding Ticket)

(30:53) The Eight-Day Prayer That Was Answered

(32:00) Wedding Day Panic and a God Wink in a Parking Lot

(33:10) Our Song from Robin Hood and God's Final Confirmation

(34:00) Closing Reflections: Prayer, Miracles, and Mall Escalators

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When Roland Warren was a student at Princeton, he and his girlfriend were pressured to abort their child. Instead, they chose life, and that decision changed everything. Now a national pro-life advocate and CEO of Care Net, Roland joins us to talk about what it means to be Pro Abundant Life.

In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we talk about the spiritual deception behind abortion culture, the essential role of fathers, and how the church can better support both women and men. Roland’s story is one of courage, truth, and redemption. And it’s one every believer needs to hear.

(00:00) Welcome

(01:41) Meet Roland Warren: Princeton, Pregnancy, and Choosing Life

(04:48) How One Decision Changed Everything

(07:30) God Uses Our Mistakes for Redemption

(13:13) "She Couldn't See That Picture—But God Did"

(17:34) Why Men Matter in the Abortion Decision

(23:21) Mary, Joseph, and the First Unplanned Pregnancy

(25:39) Can You Solve Abortion Without Marriage?

(30:08) Connecting Fatherhood, Life, and Biblical Design

(33:04) When Churches Enable Rather Than Disciple

(35:14) The Woman at the Well and Modern Brokenness

(36:04) Why She Left Her Water Jug Behind (John 4)

(38:38) You Can Come As You Are—But Don’t Stay That Way

(40:31) Final Reflections: What Choosing Life Gave Us

📚 Learn more from Roland Warren in his powerful book "The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must be Pro Abundant Life". Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/6kg49qZ

🤝To learn more about Care Net National, visit: https://care-net.org/

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This episode of You Can Handle the Truth! features Shane Rosenthal, host of The Humble Skeptic, who reveals why Joanna—the overlooked woman in Luke’s Gospel—might have been the key eyewitness for Luke’s entire account.

We unpack archeological evidence, literary structures in Luke 24, and Joanna’s noble status as the granddaughter of Theophilus, the high priest. Shane also shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith after growing up in a secular Jewish home.

This episode is a must-listen for Christian women, Bible nerds, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the reliability of Scripture and the role of women in the early church.

(00:00) Intro: Meet Shane Rosenthal

(00:49) Joanna: The Woman Bible Readers Miss

(02:00) The Ossuary Discovery: Joanna & Theophilus

(03:36) What’s an Ossuary? Explaining Ancient Burial

(05:11) Women Supporting Jesus Financially – Luke 8:3

(07:22) Joanna’s Nobility and Historical Context

(08:15) Literary Chiastic Structure in Luke 24

(10:14) Scripture Reading – Luke 8:1-3

(12:25) Joanna’s Husband: A High Official in Herod’s Court

(15:51) Joanna’s Role as Luke’s Eyewitness

(20:41) Luke’s Gospel as Historical Evidence

(22:00) Scripture Reading – Luke 24:9–11

(24:16) Women’s Testimony vs. Disciples’ Doubt

(28:33) Scripture Reading – Romans 16:7 and Junia/Joanna Debate

(29:22) Joanna’s Latin Name and Apostolic Role

(33:10) Jesus Revolution: Shane’s Baptism by Chuck Smith

(35:09) Shane’s Testimony: From Atheism to Faith

(38:01) Archeology & the Gospel of John

(43:10) Luke’s Goal: “So That You May Have Certainty” (Luke 1:4)

(44:44) Joanna: An Unsung Hero of the Resurrection

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In this solo episode, Kathy shares a bold message to two audiences: Christians who need clarity about Islam, and Muslim women who’ve never read their own sacred text.

She walks through what the Quran says about violence, women, and paradise—contrasting it with the dignity and hope Jesus offers. She also shares what’s happening in Iran, where Muslim women are having dreams and visions of Jesus and finding true freedom.

This episode is for anyone willing to ask: What’s actually true?

(00:00) Introduction and Prayer Over This Message  

(00:35) Meeting David and the Pain of His Homeland  

(01:59) Understanding Iran’s Regime and Islam  

(03:01) Iranians Are Meeting Jesus in Dreams

(04:12) Link to The Persecuted Church in Iran 

(05:11) Helping an Afghan Refugee Family

(07:33) Kathy Reads the Quran Herself

(07:58) What the Quran Really Says About Peace

(08:27) (Quran) Sura 2:191 – Kill Them Wherever You Find Them

(09:14) (Quran) Sura 9 – Kill the Polytheists (Christians)

(10:07) (Quran) Sura 9:29 – Fight the Jews and Christians

(10:13) (Quran) Sura 5:33 – Death for Blasphemy

(10:41) (Quran) Sura 4:89 – Death for Apostasy

(11:03) What the Quran Says About Women

(11:14) (Quran) Sura 4:24 – Rape of Female Captives

(11:30) (Quran) Sura 4:34 – Wife Beating Permitted

(11:49) (Quran) Sura 4:11 – Women Inherit Half

(11:59) (Hadith) Muhammad Marries Aisha at 6

(12:22) (Hadith) Women Are the Majority in Hell

(13:02) What the Quran Says About Heaven

(13:44) (Quran) Sura 56:22 – Virgins for Men in Paradise

(14:14) (Quran) Sura 47:15 – Rivers of Wine

(14:29) (Quran) Sura 76:19 – Young Servant Boys

(14:46) What Do Women Get in Heaven?

(16:22) This Is a Spiritual Battle, Not Political

(16:41) (Bible) John 1:4 – In Him Is Life

(17:17) (Bible) Luke 4:18 – Freedom for the Oppressed

(17:59) Jesus Is Emmanuel—And He Came for You

Song of the Week: Living Hope - Bethany Wohrle https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UgZGbeQnQb4&pp=ygUfbGl2aW5nIGhvcGUgYmV0aGFueSB3b2hybGUgbGl2ZQ%3D%3D

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In this timely episode, we talk immigration, faith, and facts with Jim Robb from NumbersUSA. With over 30 years of experience, Jim helps us understand what’s really happening at the border and how Christians can respond with both wisdom and compassion. We unpack voting trends, chain migration, and biblical principles that challenge believers on both sides of the political aisle. Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wrestled with how to love your neighbor and protect your country.

(00:00) Intro

(00:34) Meet Jim Robb of NumbersUSA

(01:36) Why Immigration Is a Hot Topic Today

(02:07) Our Goal: Facts, Not Sides

(02:30) What the Bible Does and Doesn’t Say on Immigration

(03:36) How Many People Have Really Crossed the Border?

(10:12) Why Kathy Trusts NumbersUSA

(16:09) When ICE Raids Reveal the Unexpected

(22:28) The Christian Dilemma: Loving the Immigrant, Following the Law

(25:15) Why Latino Work Ethic Earns Respect

(27:11) Immigration and Emergency Room Overload

(28:29) Skills-Based vs. Chain Migration: What’s the Impact?

(34:07) Why Trump’s Victory Was Tied to Immigration

(34:54) Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:35

(35:31) Can We Be Compassionate and Practical?

(37:14) Balancing National Security with Biblical Love

(39:01) What Needs to Change in Immigration Policy

(40:16) Jim’s Book: Political Migrants

(41:03) Final Thoughts

Numbers USA — Immigration Gumballs

https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=immigration+gumballs&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ba628279,vid:iatxAIQTij4,st:0

Link to purchase Jim Robb’s book "Political Migrants"

https://www.amazon.com/Political-Migrants-Hispanic-Move-How-Conventional/dp/1737954737

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What happens when parents lose the right to say “no”? In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth! we sit down with Rosalind Hanson of Moms For Liberty to discuss the high-stakes Supreme Court case Mahmoud v. Taylor, where parents are fighting back against public school policies that force children to engage with explicit materials without the ability to opt out.

From LGBTQ books in pre-K to state-backed sex education pushed by organizations like Planned Parenthood, this conversation digs into how far modern education has strayed from teaching truth - and how faith, courage, and scripture can light the way back.

(00:00) Intro

(00:42) What Is Mahmoud v. Taylor?

(01:20) Meet Our Guest: Rosalind Hanson

(04:10) How Moms for Liberty Was Started

(06:07) Sex Ed and Opt-Out in Maryland Schools

(07:34) LGBTQ Curriculum Introduced in Language Arts

(08:01) The Opt-Out Was Removed

(08:47) God’s Hand in the Legal Fight

(11:19) How the Curriculum Shifted Under Parents’ Noses

(12:25) “Pride Puppy” and Explicit Books for Pre-K

(14:01) Trans Topics and Teacher Talking Points

(15:35) Planned Parenthood and Sex Ed Curriculum

(17:00) Kathy’s California Flashback

(20:11) The Bigger Issue: Who's Behind the Curriculum?

(24:00) Supreme Court Case Status and Background

(32:04) Philippians 4:8

(34:35) What This Means for Christian Parents

(38:22) Isaiah 5:20

(39:01) Closing Encouragement and Prayer for the Case

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Song of the Week: Andrew Ripp - For The Love Of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbkYijXb5HQ

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Heather’s story is one of the most sobering and powerful we’ve ever shared. In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth, we continue her testimony as she recounts her near-death experience after an overdose. She says she saw flashes of hell, total darkness, and felt an overwhelming separation from God.

This episode is about second chances, full surrender, and the power of Jesus to save. Heather shares how she found faith, forgiveness, lasting freedom, and why hell is real whether you believe in it or not.

If you’ve ever felt hopeless or wondered if God sees you, this conversation is for you.

Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive topics including abuse, addiction, and trauma.

(00:00) Intro

(01:14) Near-Death Experience Begins

(04:19) In a Coma: Total Darkness and Spiritual Separation

(05:06) The Experience of Nothingness

(06:12) No Light, No Sound: A Glimpse of Hell

(07:20) Fire, Heat, and Hopelessness

(11:48) Jesus Spoke of Hell

(14:18) Trauma, Family, and the Roots of Addiction

(17:04) Last Chance - Rehab and a Plea for Help

(19:10) A Cry for Help

(19:42) The Grave Vision: "You Only Have 6 Feet Left"

(21:06) January 3, 2012: The Day I Chose Life

(22:22) Giving My Life to Jesus Christ

(25:10) From Worthless to Blessed: My Cardboard Testimony

(26:18) 13 Years Sober & How I Stay Free

(27:34) Choosing Jesus Over Eternal Separation

(28:22) “I Want to Live” — Joy on the Other Side

(29:45) Forgiving My Abusers So They Don’t Go to Hell

(31:04) Do You Believe in Hell? “Don’t Test It.”

(32:14) Final Words: Hell Exists Whether You Believe or Not

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Song of the Week: Andrew Ripp - For The Love Of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbkYijXb5HQ

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In this raw and powerful episode, we sit down with Heather Poffenberger to hear her story of addiction, trauma, and a near-death experience that led her to believe she saw hell.

From being introduced to alcohol at just two years old to enduring horrific loss, abuse, and repeated overdoses, Heather’s testimony is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

We’re not here to shock—we’re here to tell the truth. Jesus spoke more about hell than anyone else in Scripture, and today we’re facing that reality head-on.

This isn’t the end of Heather’s story, it’s the beginning of a radical redemption.

Trigger warning: This episode contains sensitive topics including abuse, addiction, and trauma.

(00:00) Teaser

(01:15) Welcome & Trigger Warning For Viewers

(01:45) Who Heather Is And Why Her Story Matters

(02:43) Prayer Before The Episode

(05:09) The Reality Of Hell Experiences In NDEs

(05:53) Heather’s Traumatic Childhood

(08:06) Introduced To Alcohol At 2 Years Old

(09:15) Sexual Abuse And Early Trauma

(10:03) Losing Her Baby Sister In A House Fire

(13:06) Sister’s Grave Desecrated

(16:14) Early Exposure To Church And Psalm 23

(17:04) Heather Clings To Psalm 23 In Darkest Times

(17:38) Addicted By Age 12, First Overdose At 13

(22:42) Surviving Homelessness And Abuse

(28:02) Marriage, Pregnancy, And Temporary Sobriety

(33:05) The Cycle Of Relapse And Motherhood

(35:03) Alcohol Dependence And Physical Withdrawal

(35:51) The Overdose That Changed Everything

(39:55) “I Don’t Care What Happens To You” Rock Bottom

(40:53) What’s Coming Next: Part Two And Hope In Jesus

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Is it just us, or is the world getting a little...weirder?

In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we get real about the cultural confusion taking over Gen Z and Millennial life - from gender identity debates to cancel culture, “my truth” mantras, and "DIY religion." But through the chaos, there’s a bigger story unfolding, one where Jesus still speaks truth, offers solid ground, and invites you to something real.

It’s raw, funny, a little spicy, and always rooted in Scripture.

Whether you’re curious about Christianity, deconstructing your beliefs, or just need to hear something real, this one’s for you.

(00:00) Intro & Teaser

(01:12) Memorial Day, Faith & Freedom

(02:50) Why the World Feels Upside Down

(04:00) Free-Falling: Gen Z’s Search for Stability

(06:20) Gender Confusion

(08:35) “God Didn’t Make a Mistake”

(09:50) Cancel Culture

(13:00) Social Media Validation

(14:11) The Breakdown of the Family Unit

(15:00) DIY Religion & “My Truth”

(16:55) Truth vs. Crystals: Is Christianity Cringe?

(17:30) Making Disciples, Even at the Car Wash

(18:00) Offending People Without Knowing Why

(21:00) Phone Calls vs. Texting

(23:30) Eye Contact & Social Anxiety

(25:45) Fear of Missing Out & Social Media Detox

(26:20) The Fear of Describing People

(32:12) John 8:42–44 - Scripture Reading on the Devil and Truth

(35:29) Gen Z's Return to Church & Rise in Faith

(38:04) Psalm 40:2 - Jesus Is the Rock

(38:32) Invitation to Trust Jesus

(39:14) Closing Thoughts & Encouragement

John 8:44 - "You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies."

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Gen Z is showing up to church again - and that’s good news. But are we ready to welcome them with humility, or are we holding onto pride and judgment that pushes them away? In this episode, we talk candidly about why humility is at the heart of real Christianity and how the church must shift to meet a hurting generation with compassion, not criticism.

(00:00) Teaser & Intro

(00:57) Welcome and What We’re Talking About Today

(01:46) Humility in Welcoming Gen Z Back to Church

(03:41) Pet Peeve Rant: Overwhelming Perfume in Church

(05:10) Gen Z is Returning to Church - UK Stats

(06:51) Shoutout to Girls Gone Bible and Women in Ministry

(09:03) Why Gen Z Is Searching for Meaning

(10:59) Humility in the Early Church and Today

(11:26) Parenting Story: When Mary-Kate Hit Her Sister

(15:22) How Personal Failure Led Us to Scripture

(16:08) Feeling Inadequate as a New Believer

(17:02) When the Church Feels Intimidating

(18:20) God’s Timing and the Tradesman’s Testimony

(19:04) Heart Sins vs. External Sins

(23:03) Scripture Reading: Philippians 2:3–8

(24:22) Balancing Confidence and Humility at Work

(25:34) How the Men’s Mission Changed My Heart

(27:21) Jesus and the Adulterous Woman

(29:21) Why Churches Must Get Better at Welcoming

(30:26) Heart vs. Head: Finding the Balance in Faith

(32:03) Staying Grounded in Scripture in Hard Seasons

(34:41) The Blessing of COVID and Discipleship at Home

(35:11) The Power of Memorized Scripture

(36:51) Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 5:5–6

(37:41) Jesus, Moses, and the Ultimate Example of Humility

(38:13) Final Thoughts: Judging Less, Loving More

(39:00) Outro & Subscribe!

We share personal stories, stats on rising Gen Z church attendance, and shout out women-led podcasts like Girls Gone Bible who are sparking revival. Mom also opens up about her journey into Scripture, Annabelle reflects on the balance of heart and knowledge in faith, and together we challenge all believers—whether new or lifelong—to embody the humility of Jesus.

If you’ve ever felt unqualified for church, like you didn’t know enough or didn’t come from the “right” background, this one is for you.

Philippians 2:3 - “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”

Song of the Week - Lace Up Your Boots (Spontaneous) · Circuit Rider Music https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tv_s6qE0zEo

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