True Vs. Truth Podcast
In this day of self-defined truth based on cultural norms and science, our podcast is meant to expose the myths and illusions plaguing truth through a focus on the absolute truth of God’s Living Word. The world needs this truth, and this podcast is here to accurately provide it through testimonies of God's faithful, everlasting Word. DISCLAIMER:The views and opinions expressed by guests on the on the True vs. Truth podcast are those of the guest speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy opposition of Biblica.
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Fame, Money, & Faith in False Idols
10/05/2022
Fame, Money, & Faith in False Idols
We get real about super celebrities and viral social media influencers this week, and dive deep into the kingdom perspective on fame and money. An elevated platform to show your talents and increased wealth to reward hard work can be a gift and blessing from God. However, it’s important that we don’t fall victim to idolatry and covet our Earthly possessions over the gifts God is promising us in Heaven. Instead, consider how the blessings in your life should be used to bless others, and use the privilege of your status to elevate God’s word and Christ’s love above your own worldly wants. Timecoded Guide: [00:50] Introducing the corrupting concept of fame & explaining Matt’s NFL experience [03:07] Diving into Danielle’s experience in Entertainment PR & feeling sympathy for celebrities suffering from their fame [06:48] Going viral online & our need to overshare to detrimental levels just for attention from others [10:16] Filling the void of dissatisfaction in life & changing our perspective on what it means to “be great” [14:09] Tithing to bless others & pouring out your cup of blessings onto others
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Understanding Conflict as Christians
09/21/2022
Understanding Conflict as Christians
Conflict is inevitable, even when we try our hardest to avoid it. It turns out, God doesn’t ask us to avoid conflict. Jesus himself didn’t shy away from conflict when necessary, and preached that conflict resolution requires loving your neighbor and trusting in God. This week, we break down conflict— between spouses, between parents and children, between friends, and between fellow Christians— and discuss what conflict resolution really looks like when we follow God’s word and listen to his will. Timecoded Guide: [01:09] Conflict from a kingdom perspective & fighting fair for God [09:53] Abusing someone with the truth & the issue with arguing to “win” [16:20] Teachable moments with conflict & growing through conflict resolution [25:29] Partner/spouse conflict & different levels of faith in a relationship [29:41] Learning from past traumas & explaining how that shapes your conflict actions
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Seasons of Motherhood & Faith with Hope Darst
09/07/2022
Seasons of Motherhood & Faith with Hope Darst
Hope Darst, mother, musician, and worship leader, joins Danielle on a girl’s only episode to talk about girlhood, womanhood, and motherhood— all from a kingdom perspective. While parenting today is overwhelming enough, Hope explains how to weather storms and cope with changes in your family and faith through relying on God’s word and focusing on lordship. From challenging perspectives to healing from failures, Hope tells all in this introspective episode on how women do it all by not doing it all. Timecoded Guide: [00:50] Believing in childhood and struggling with faith in high school and college [06:37] Not stopping at just salvation and actively working towards lordship [13:04] Parenting through feelings of failure and shame [19:10] Inspiring confidence in children as they grow up and experience puberty [28:15] Pivoting and changing as a mother in a busy world
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Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
08/24/2022
Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
We tackle purpose from a kingdom perspective this week, and break down the ways in which people get their purpose wrong. God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and our gifts and talents are given from God to guide us on our journey to discovering that purpose. Instead of “manifesting” our own destiny, we dive deep into the Word to better understand how to seek our purpose and how to remain open to hearing God’s calling in our lives, no matter what. Timecoded Guide: [00:48] Learning the kingdom perspective of purpose [06:49] Stewarding your gifts and talents in the ways God intended [12:56] Understanding how the pandemic has changed our ideas around purpose [19:11] Trusting in God’s purpose and knowing the Bible won’t return void [21:55] Waiting on the Lord with an open heart and a willing mind
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Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
08/24/2022
Your God-Ordained Purpose in Life
We tackle purpose from a kingdom perspective this week, and break down the ways in which people get their purpose wrong. God has a purpose for each and every one of us, and our gifts and talents are given from God to guide us on our journey to discovering that purpose. Instead of “manifesting” our own destiny, we dive deep into the Word to better understand how to seek our purpose and how to remain open to hearing God’s calling in our lives, no matter what. Timecoded Guide: [00:48] Learning the kingdom perspective of purpose [06:49] Stewarding your gifts and talents in the ways God intended [12:56] Understanding how the pandemic has changed our ideas around purpose [19:11] Trusting in God’s purpose and knowing the Bible won’t return void [21:55] Waiting on the Lord with an open heart and a willing mind
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Defying Culture to Follow Christ with Jamal Johnson
08/10/2022
Defying Culture to Follow Christ with Jamal Johnson
Jamal Johnson, one of the pastors at Progressive Baptist Church and Biblica partner for Reach4Life, joins us in a conversation about culture. The culture of our country and our community doesn’t often align with God’s word, leading to groups of people, especially Black people in America, to pull away from going to church or being active Christians. Tackling the tough topics of racism, slavery, politics, sexuality, and gentrification, we break down the broad topic of culture using Christ as our guide. Timecoded Guide: [00:00] Introducing Jamal & discussing the Black community’s exodus from church [09:09] Seeing through the myth of the “white man’s religion” to find Black people in the Bible [19:16] Finding a church of sound doctrine and exploring churches online [27:07] Understanding the intersection of culture, church, and sexuality [38:09] Separating church and state in politics, but voting with God’s word in mind [46:00] Knowing and loving the church, even though it is imperfect [52:33] Helping the next generation through church-community collaboration
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Harnessing Social Media for God’s Glory
07/27/2022
Harnessing Social Media for God’s Glory
This week, we take a step back from our social media and consider Christ’s opinion on the online world we have created. Between Instagram stories, TikTok trends, and Facebook discourse, our experiences online have begun to bleed into our personal lives, relationships, and faith in God. We break down how we find a healthy influence of Christ in our time on social media and how we can encourage our children to make better decisions online through engaging in Christian, child-safe spaces. Timecoded Guide: [01:59] Seeing how social media has evolved from original intentions to present day culture, especially with how we connect and who we connect with [04:36] Impacting our friendships and relationships negatively through lying or pretending to be someone we’re not on social media [10:55] Understanding that our influence is supposed to be leveraged for God, instead of used corruptly or inappropriately on social media for fame or attention [15:31] Falling victim to online identities and losing touch with our identity as Christ followers and as imperfect humans [19:27] Creating a balance between online presences and in-person connections with our children, friends, and family
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Addressing Mental Health at Church
07/13/2022
Addressing Mental Health at Church
This week, we dive into the hot topic of mental health. With the pandemic bringing more awareness to mental illness and our need for human connection, discussions around mental health skyrocketed in popularity and led to a lot of opinions that didn’t take faith into account. Keeping in mind that we can’t pick “one or the other” when healing ourselves mentally, we have an insightful discussion about generational trauma, mental health at church, and putting our worries with God for a healthier mental state. Timecoded Guide: In this episode, Matt and Danielle cover: [01:18] Mental health as a prominent conversation in culture and how people have chosen “one or the other” with mental health services and going to church [04:52] Understanding mental health as it relates to trauma, especially in the Black community in America, where racism still deeply affects lives and families [09:37] Struggling with mental illness and bullying in childhood and how trauma can teach our children hatred towards others or themselves [14:04] Finding a place for mental health in the Christian church and encouraging the church to reach out into the community to help struggling Christians [19:33] God’s perfect will and the transformation God is willing to show each one of us when we put our faith and trust in Him as our savior
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Parenting with Grace, Truth, and Discipline
06/29/2022
Parenting with Grace, Truth, and Discipline
We continue our discussion of the kingdom perspective as the topic of marriage shifts into the topic of parenting. Parenthood requires discipling your children and teaching them how to have a relationship with God. As social media, books, movies, television shows, and even podcasts expose our children to so many different difficult topics, it’s important that we remember to communicate, to discipline, and to give our children the answers to their questions through God’s word. Timecoded Guide: [2:18] Conveying expectations and disciplining clearly and effectively [7:03] Giving guidance and ensuring success through discipline [10:10] Being an approachable and communicative parent [13:25] Discipling your children and the role of a father [17:44] Understanding that both kids and adults change as we grow up
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The Legacy & Forgotten History of Juneteenth
06/15/2022
The Legacy & Forgotten History of Juneteenth
This week, we celebrate Juneteenth and explain the importance of a holiday centered around Black Americans. With an emphasis on freedom and allyship, we encourage our non-black friends and neighbors, especially our fellow Christians, to delve into our history, educate with important well-rounded resources, and understand the black experience in the United States beyond the context of slavery. Timecoded Guide: [02:07] Understanding the colors & culture of Juneteenth [08:48] Including Juneteenth in tangible ways [11:22] Celebrating our history personally in our family [12:25] Learning black history as American history [14:03] Acknowledging racist systems and being a good ally
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Christian Context & Black Community with Lisa Fields
06/01/2022
Christian Context & Black Community with Lisa Fields
We’re joined by Lisa Fields, Founder and CEO of Jude 3, for a discussion about community and context. Apologetics often get lost within the Black community, and many of the most prevalent religious spaces are filled only with white male voices. As a black woman, Lisa founded Jude 3 to equip the African American community in the area of apologetics. Today, she shares her current and upcoming projects with us, along with giving us some insight on being Black apologetics ourselves. Timecoded Guide: [03:03] Lisa’s personal journey in faith & the Black experience in religion [07:35] Starting the conversation about Black Apologetics [09:05] Creating curriculum & answering the community in Jude 3 [16:41] Teaching children about God beyond their school education [25:43] Jude 3 & the power of context in Christianity
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Marriage from A Kingdom Perspective
05/18/2022
Marriage from A Kingdom Perspective
Season 5 kicks off with a discussion about marriage from a kingdom perspective. Instead of allowing ourselves to be fed false narratives about selfish and transactional love, we dive deep into God’s word to uncover the truth about why marriage exists, what men and women can do to support each other in these partnerships, and how strong communication between spouses and with God can create a strong marital union that can survive and thrive long term. Timecoded Guide: [4:50] Looking beyond expectations in a marriage and seeing the reality [12:09] Submission and the role of a wife [13:17] Responsibility, guidance, and the role of a husband [19:08] Showing respect for your partner and not giving into pride [25:05] Understanding true intimacy with your partner and with Christ
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Pursuing God's Purpose for Your Life
10/07/2021
Pursuing God's Purpose for Your Life
Matt and Danielle explore the concept of your calling in Christ and the purpose that God has given you in your life. No matter our age or stage in our lives, we all have to seek the life our Lord wants us to lead to bring him glory and solidify our place as his loyal followers.
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Kingdom Stewardship
09/23/2021
Kingdom Stewardship
Matt and Danielle break down the concept of kingdom stewardship and why God has entrusted us with this responsibility. Instead of believing what each of us has is “mine”, we have to consider why God granted each of us our talents and gifts as opportunities for stewardship.
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Taste Testing Faith (w/ Stephanie Rousselle)
09/09/2021
Taste Testing Faith (w/ Stephanie Rousselle)
Stephanie Rousselle, the host of the Gospel Spice Podcast, joins Matt and Danielle to discuss her journey from France to the US, her discovery of God in her life, and the difference between cultural Christianity and truly believing in Christ. This week, Matt, Danielle, and Stephanie cover: Growing up as an Atheist in France and her early perspective on Christians Discovering Christianity on her journey to the US and how that changed her life Believing in the resurrection vs learning to trust God’s plan Embracing her flaws as a Christian and celebrating her growth Understanding God’s infiniteness and admitting how finite people are
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The Cost of True Discipleship with Afshin Ziafat
08/26/2021
The Cost of True Discipleship with Afshin Ziafat
This week, Matt, Danielle, and Afshin cover:
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The Authentic Disciple of Jesus
08/12/2021
The Authentic Disciple of Jesus
As Matt and Danielle embark on Season 4, they talk about authentic discipleship, shepherding new Christians, and understanding how to better represent Christ.
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Blessings, Callings, and the Church Family
03/25/2021
Blessings, Callings, and the Church Family
Family isn’t just your immediate relatives, it should also include your church. In this episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt and Danielle Forte explain what it means to be a part of a church family and what your church should provide for you as a Christian.
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Dr. Bryan Loritts - Faith Starts With Family
03/11/2021
Dr. Bryan Loritts - Faith Starts With Family
As a pastor, father, and person of color, Dr. Loritts weighs in on the important role that Christianity and God’s word plays in family, government, and the church.
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Raising Children of God
02/25/2021
Raising Children of God
When we talk about faith and family, we also have to talk about the youngest members of our families: children. As parents themselves of 3 children, Matt and Danielle spend this episode of True Vs Truth talking about raising their kids to be faithful followers of God and teaching them to be genuine believers in his word.
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Nona Jones - Finding Healing After Trauma
02/11/2021
Nona Jones - Finding Healing After Trauma
Continuing with our season 3 theme of family, True Vs. Truth welcomes on the preacher, speaker, author, and mother, Nona Jones. Recalling her past trauma and paving the way with her ministry, Nona shares with us how she promotes family, healing, and Christ’s word both in real life and on social media.
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The Antidote to Family Toxicity
01/21/2021
The Antidote to Family Toxicity
The word “toxic” is thrown around a lot in today’s world, but do we really know what it means? On this episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle break down the reasons why so many toxic relationships exist around us, especially within our own families, as well as give us the guiding words from God to focus on transformative prayer and patient wisdom when dealing with conflicts in our relationships with one another.
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Modern Discipleship Within the Family
01/07/2021
Modern Discipleship Within the Family
As season 3 of True Vs. Truth dares to dive further into the topic of family, Matt and Danielle share their beliefs on what it means to be a family in our modern world. With the many complex issues and conflicts plaguing and overwhelming our society, it’s important that we reflect inward to focus on the current state of family and how we can improve our relationships with family members through God’s guidance.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward
08/27/2020
Looking Back, Moving Forward
From making sense of the loss of prominent celebrity figures to contextualizing current protests against racial injustice, talking about God with guests from around the country to working through a pandemic, it has been a season of ups and downs for Matt and Danielle and they’re proud to share what they’ve learned and how we can all continue to allow God to guide us through these uncertain times.
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AJ McQueen - Creating Systemic Change
07/16/2020
AJ McQueen - Creating Systemic Change
In the latest episode of True Vs. Truth, Matt, and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest AJ McQueen, a rapper, activist, and revolutionary. AJ shares his own story with Matt and Danielle about his past struggle with gang violence and imparts his wisdom about creating systems, speaking up, and channeling Christ in activism and advocacy.
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Adisa Bakari Speaks On Addressing Injustice and Racism
06/15/2020
Adisa Bakari Speaks On Addressing Injustice and Racism
Adisa Bakari joins Matt and Danielle to discuss racism, injustice, and accountability.
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God’s Guidance in a Racist World
06/01/2020
God’s Guidance in a Racist World
This is the first episode of a series called Truth talk where we dive into the toughest of conversations to bring action and healing to certain issues that have plagued america as well as the world for centuries. This episode is a panel conversation about racism and injustice consisting of Geof Morin the CEO of Biblica, Dr. Charlie E. Dates, Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church on the southside of Chicago and Pastor of Woodmen Valley chapel in Denver Josh Lindstrom. We dive deep into the topic of race and injustice in america coming off the heels of the public lynching of Ahmaud Arbery that was covered up but went viral.
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Wild Awakenings & Veteran Appreciation
05/23/2020
Wild Awakenings & Veteran Appreciation
Matt and Danielle sit down with Jimmy Legree a former NFL cornerback who has transitioned into the military and Greg Matthews who is a veteran amongst many other accolades who's testimony will leave you amazed and inspired to serve.
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Understanding Peace in Turmoil
04/08/2020
Understanding Peace in Turmoil
In the third episode of season two of the True Vs. Truth podcast, Matt and Danielle Forte aren’t asking “How are you?” Instead, they are asking, “How is your soul?” Through discussing the deeper feelings we are all experiencing during these uncertain times, Matt and Danielle advocate for developing a stronger relationship with Christ, no matter how long you’ve been a Christian.
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Charlie Dates - Finding Christ in COVID-19
03/29/2020
Charlie Dates - Finding Christ in COVID-19
In the second episode of the second season of True Vs. Truth, Matt and Danielle Forte are joined by special guest Pastor Charlie Dates from the Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago,Illinois. Pastor Dates discusses the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic with Matt and Danielle and provides the listeners of True Vs. Truth with the guidance needed to navigate these troubling times and to maintain their faith.
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