Straight Truth Podcast

More than a Feeling: Biblical Love in an Unloving World

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Why Christians Love Each Other The Qualities of Biblical Love The Fruit of the Spirit Really Loving Christ - Part 1 Really Loving Christ - Part 2 What does the Bible say about love? How do the Scriptures present and ultimately display love, is love a feeling or a choice? What does it mean to practice biblical love in an unloving world? Rather than letting the culture define love, believers must look to Scripture to understand the holy, sacrificial love that comes from God.

Topics: Love Does Not Affirm What Destroys · What Is Biblical Love? (1 John 4) · 1 Corinthians 13: A Different Love · Natural Love vs God's Love · The Spirit Pours Out God's Love · Loving Your Spouse as Worship

Capital Punishment: Should Executions Be Live Streamed?

1K views · 1w ago · 22:40

Guest: Capital Punishment

The Christian's Relationship to Governing Authorities Obedience in the Last Days Righteousness & Retribution The Beautiful Life & Civil Authority The Peaceful Love of God Should executions be live streamed, and how should believers view capital punishment? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Josh Philpot and Pastor Richard Caldwell examine the debate regarding a live streaming of an execution through the lens of biblical justice.

Topics: Why Even Murderers Need the Gospel · Should Executions Be Live Streamed? · Genesis 9: Capital Punishment in the Bible · Romans 13: Government Bears the Sword · Why Our Culture Celebrates Death · The Bible Forbids Murder, Not All Killing

Secret Sins: What Happens When You Keep Them Hidden?

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Guest: Secret Sins

The Joy of Forgiveness Teach Us to Number Our Days The Forgiveness of the Forgiven The Recipe for Ruin or Rescue The Only Hope for the Guilty Soul A Plea, a Promise, and a Prayer Confessing Our Sins The Answer to Grace Abuse Our Death with Jesus The Pilgrim's Progress in Personal Holiness God's Word for the Weary The Sin that Will Find You Out Study in the Judgment Seat of Christ The Last Day for Rebels - Pt. 2

Topics: The Misery of Hidden Sin · Welcome to Episode 413 · Psalms 94 and 90: God Sees Secret Sins · The Root Is the Fear of the Lord · A Call to the Lost and the Believer · Proverbs 28:13: Confess and Forsake

Christian Gratitude: How to Cultivate a Thankful Heart

1.3K views · 3w ago · 20:12

Guest: Christian Gratitude

Be Thankful 2016 Be Thankful 2022 The God Worthy of Our Blessing Blessed Assurance A Believer's Response to God's Amazing Grace Admonitions for Healthy Churches - Part 3 Comforts for a Godly Servant Honoring Christ through Contentment Thanksgiving & Certain Triumph

Topics: How to Cultivate a Thankful Heart · Colossians 3: The Command to Be Thankful · Is Thanksgiving a Feeling or a Choice? · Remembering What God Gave Us in Christ · Psalm 103: Forget None of His Benefits · Deuteronomy 8: Who Gets the Credit?

Is God Ever Angry With Christians?

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The Call to Endurance God's Word for the Weary One Ambition: To Please Christ No Condemnation Romans 6 - 11 Sermons Scripture Confessing Our Sins The Forgiveness of the Forgiven The Lord's Supper Hope & Holiness When believers face the heavy weight of a guilty conscience, they often wonder if God's anger and wrath is on them. However, is God ever angry with Christians when they sin and as they continue to struggle with ongoing sin?

Topics: Is God Ever Angry With Christians? · Besetting Sin and the Believer's Standing · Was God Angry With Moses and Aaron? · God's Wrath as Judge vs Anger as Father · Hebrews 12: God Disciplines Those He Loves · Christ Bore the Wrath Our Sins Deserve

Ministry Updates: Conference, Seminary, and Church

1.2K views · 1mo ago · 18:12

Defining Faithfulness in Ministry Prepared for an Age of Chaos - Part 1 Prepared for an Age of Chaos - Part 2 The Making of a Man of God - Part 1 The Making of a Man of God - Part 2 Admonitions for Healthy Churches One Ambition - Truth in Love 2023 Conference Convictions: Truths Worth Dying For - Truth in Love 2024

Topics: Faithful Voices in a Confusing Age · Speaking the Truth in Love Conference 2027 · How the Conference Serves Pastors and Members · Why Founders Hosts This Conference Every Year · An Update on The Pastor's Seminary · How a Healthy Church Shapes Pastoral Training

Anxiety: Your Feelings Are Not More Reliable Than God

1.9K views · 1mo ago · 21:07

Seeing the True Treasure The Treasure that Allows Trust The Fear Free Life The Answer for Anxiety Lessons for a Storm Sovereign Grace & the Son of God The Believing Life The Life of Peace - Praiseworthy Thinking The Life of Peace - Joy The Life of Peace - Trusting Prayer The Life of Peace - Praiseworthy Practice

Topics: Is Anxiety Really a Sin of Pride? · Psalm 127:2 and the Bread of Anxious Toil · Preach God's Truth to Your Anxious Heart · Does God Promise His Beloved Sleep? · When Does Feeling Anxious Become Sin? · Is God's Word More Real Than Your Feelings?

Unexpected Death: How Should Christians Respond?

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Guest: Unexpected Death

Repent or Perish The Reality of Everlasting Damnation Teach Us to Number Our Days Love Tested by Life The Unique Grief & Encouragement of the Christian What Makes for Usefulness in the Lord's House Affliction & Comfort The Final Words of John & Jesus

Topics: Why Our Minds Run to Judgment · Unexpected Death and How Christians Respond · Luke 13: Were They Greater Sinners? · Comfort First, Then Point to Christ · Why Grief Is Never Cookie Cutter · When Romans 8:28 Brings No Comfort

Are You Self-Sufficient? Why You Still Need Your Pastors

10K views · 1mo ago · 21:24

Our View of the Church's Leaders Considering Others An Exhortation for Elders Fidelity to Truth in Our Field of Ministry The Eyes of Faith Joyful Watching - Part 1 Joyful Watching - Part 2 Admonitions for Healthy Churches - 6 Parts

Topics: Do You Still Need Your Pastors? · The Culture of Spiritual Self-Sufficiency · Hebrews 13: Remember and Imitate Your Elders · Obey Your Leaders and Submit to Them · Why You Should Esteem Your Pastors Highly · What About Elders Who Fail Their Church?