Truth Be Told

Look Up And Live

Why do some sermons about sin leave us burdened while others leave us transformed?

In this episode, we explore the tension between warning and invitation in Christian preaching.

While sin is real and destructive, the Gospel is ultimately good news. Drawing from the teachings of Jesus, the story of the bronze serpent in Numbers 21 we examine how true repentance is more than turning away from sin—it's turning toward life in Christ.

What happens when Christians become experts in their wounds but lose sight of the cure? Why did Jesus proclaim, "Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand"? And how can preaching expose sin honestly while inspiring hope, faith, and transformation?

If you've wrestled with legalism, grace, repentance, discipleship, or the balance between truth and hope, this conversation offers a biblical perspective on what it really means to "look up and live."

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

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Remembering How Good The Good News Really Is

Bad news is everywhere. We hear it from the media, from social media, and sometimes even from the pulpit. But are we so conditioned to expect bad news that we've forgotten how to receive good news?

In this episode, we explore the biblical and psychological power of renewing the mind, gratitude, and intentionally dwelling on the realities that should transform us. Drawing from Scripture, church history, and insights from counseling psychology, we examine three life-changing truths that many Christians know intellectually but struggle to fully internalize: Jesus Christ died for you, you have direct access to the presence of God through the Holy Spirit, and God has chosen to use you in His work on the earth.

What if the Gospel is even better news than we've allowed ourselves to believe? And what if learning to remember it, repeat it, and be grateful for it could reshape the way we live?

If you've been discouraged, anxious, spiritually weary, or simply in need of hope, this conversation is a reminder that the good news is still good.

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

Do Christians Ever IDOLIZE Salvation??

Do Christians sometimes love salvation more than the God who saved them?

Salvation is one of the greatest gifts ever given—but what if it was never meant to be our ultimate goal?

In this episode, we explore a challenging question: can salvation itself become an idol when our deepest desire is simply to be safe, avoid judgment, or make it into the Kingdom? Scripture calls us to much more than self-preservation.

Men like Moses and Paul were so captivated by God's purpose that they were willing to sacrifice their own comfort—and even their own salvation—for the sake of others.

The Bible speaks of those who have been saved, are being saved, and will be saved. Salvation is a process that reconciles us to God, but reconciliation was never the end of the story. We are saved for something.

God is creating a family, bringing many sons and daughters to glory, and inviting us to participate in His work.

We'll discuss:

-Why the Christian life can become stagnant when our primary focus is simply "making it" AND

-How everything changes when God Himself becomes our greatest desire.

Drawing from Scripture, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, and Jesus' own words in John 17:3, we'll examine what it means to glorify God, enjoy Him forever, and find our purpose in knowing Him.

Salvation is not a trophy to place on a shelf. It is a gift meant to be used. The question is: what are you doing with it?

Check this episode out as we consider why God saved us, what He is accomplishing in the world, and how our lives can become aligned with His purpose rather than merely our own security.

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

 

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Politicians, Scripture, and the Claim That Jesus Never Asked Us To Worship Him

Politicians quoting Scripture doesn’t automatically make their message biblical.

In this episode , we respond to a claim made by James Talarico, a democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, that “Jesus never asked us to worship Him” and examine what the Bible actually says about the identity of Christ.

From forgiving sins to accepting worship after His resurrection, the Gospels paint a clear picture of who Jesus claimed to be and what it truly means to follow Him.

We also discuss the increasing use of Christian language in politics and why believers need discernment no matter which side of the aisle is speaking. Whether Scripture is being used to gain support, justify ideology, or soften unbiblical teaching, Christians are called to know God’s Word deeply enough to recognize truth from distortion.

We’ll examine:

• Did Jesus claim to be God?

• Why did Jesus accept worship?

• What does it mean to follow Christ?

• Can Christianity exist without worshipping Jesus?

• The danger of reshaping God to fit political agendas

If we aren’t rooted in Scripture ourselves, we’ll always be vulnerable to people who use it incorrectly.

 

Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube

Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

 

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Bryce Crawford vs. Kenneth Copeland: Is There A Difference?

There has been a LOT of discussion online surrounding Bryce Crawford, Christian influencers, money, ministry, and where the line is between making a living and exploiting the Gospel.

After publicly challenging prosperity preacher Kenneth Copeland, Bryce Crawford launched an energy drink brand, announced speaking tours, and began selling high-priced tickets — leading many Christians to ask:

👉 Is this biblical?
👉 Is profiting from ministry wrong?
👉 At what point does influence become self-promotion?
👉 Can Christians build platforms without compromising the Gospel?

In this episode of Truth Be Told, we examine what Scripture ACTUALLY says about money, ministry, dishonesty, motives, and preaching the Gospel.

We discuss:

• Bryce Crawford and the current controversy
• Why Kenneth Copeland’s teaching is dangerous
• What the Bible says about pastors and ministers making money
• Paul refusing financial support in certain situations
• Ananias & Sapphira and the real issue behind their punishment
• Whether wealth itself is the problem
• Christian influencers, branding, merch, and monetization
• Why discipleship is bigger than social media numbers
• The danger of replacing personal ministry with passive support online

Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that YOU have a role in the Great Commission. Christianity was never meant to be something we only watch from a distance through influencers, podcasts, and platforms. The Gospel spreads through relationships, discipleship, conversation, sacrifice, and faithfulness.

 

Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

 

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A Layered Approach to Parables

In this episode, we dive deep into the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13 and wrestle with a question many Christians rarely stop to ask: are we always reading the parables the way Jesus intended?

From the Parable of the Sower and the Wheat and Weeds to the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Net, and the Pearl of Great Price, Jesus tells layered stories about the Kingdom of God that often resist simplistic interpretations. Sometimes Jesus explains the meaning directly — and sometimes He leaves room for discussion, curiosity, and deeper reflection.

What if the point of the parables isn’t just identifying “who represents who” in every story? What if Jesus intended His disciples to wrestle with these teachings in a more profound way?

In this conversation, we explore:
• The purpose of parables in Jewish rabbinical teaching
• Why Matthew 13 can challenge rigid Bible interpretation
• The Parable of the the Pearl of Great Price
• How the Kingdom of God reveals both God’s value to us AND our value to Him
• Why biblical interpretation requires humility, curiosity, and context

This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with understanding the parables of Jesus, wants deeper Bible study insights, or is seeking a richer understanding of the Kingdom of God.

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

No Atheists In Foxholes

Why is it that some of the most outspoken atheists still find themselves praying in moments of fear?

In this episode, I’m wrestling with an idea that’s been sitting in the back of my mind for a while. I’ll be honest—I don’t love making content aimed at atheists online. It often turns combative, exhausting, and rarely leads to meaningful dialogue. But at the same time, I can’t ignore the questions that keep coming up.

This isn’t a “gotcha” argument or a polished apologetics breakdown. It’s a thought experiment—something I’ve been turning over and genuinely wondering about.

We’ve all heard the phrase: “There are no atheists in foxholes.” In the chaos and terror of life-or-death situations, people often cry out to God—even those who would normally deny His existence. Why is that?

Is it just desperation… or could it point to something deeper? If, in our most raw and vulnerable moments, we instinctively reach beyond ourselves for help—what does that say about what we actually believe? Could it be that belief in God isn’t just learned… but embedded?

I explore:

• Why foxhole moments are different from normal reasoning

• The difference between intellectual disbelief and instinctive trust

• Whether desperation-driven prayer means anything at all

• How this connects to the core Christian idea of our need for salvation

This isn’t scientific proof. It’s not meant to settle the debate. But it might make you think a little differently about belief, doubt, and what comes out of us when everything else falls away.

Let me know your thoughts—I’m genuinely curious.

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

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"Seemed Good to Me" -Luke

We all want it—we want to love God, follow His will, and live lives that are clearly aligned with what He’s doing in the world. There’s something deeply appealing about the idea that we’re so in tune with God that we can confidently say, “God told me…” or “The Lord is leading me…”

But what happens when we get that wrong?

In this episode, we explore the tension between two common approaches Christians take when trying to discern God’s will. On one side are those who readily attribute their decisions and desires to God’s direct leading. On the other are those who hesitate—who rarely, if ever, say “God told me,” and instead operate with uncertainty, often seeing things through a more natural lens.

Both approaches can come from a sincere place. Both can also lead to problems.

So where’s the balance?

Looking at passages like Acts 16, Genesis 15, and Jeremiah 22, it’s easy to feel like we’re missing something—that others in Scripture had a clarity with God that we simply don’t experience. But then we come to an often-overlooked line in Luke 1:1–4: “It seemed good to me also…”

Luke—the same author who so confidently describes the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts—chooses those words when explaining why he wrote his Gospel.

What does that mean for us?

This episode offers a refreshing and grounded perspective: that it’s okay to pursue what seems good—prayerfully, thoughtfully, and in alignment with God’s revealed will—without needing to claim direct revelation at every turn. At the same time, we’re reminded not to swing too far in the other direction and ignore God’s active role in our lives.

If you’ve ever struggled to know whether something is truly “from God,” this conversation aims to bring clarity, humility, and freedom.

Because sometimes, faithful obedience doesn’t start with “God told me”…
Sometimes, it starts with, “it seemed good to me also.”

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

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Women in the Church: Truth, Tension, and Overcorrection

In this episode, we tackle a viral-style argument that’s been circulating online—one that lists influential women in Scripture only to dismiss them with the repeated claim: “they were not pastors.” At first glance, it may sound like a defense of biblical roles or a defense of women's ability to do amazing things regardless of whether they were pastors or not.. but is that really what’s going on beneath the surface?

We take a closer look at what Scripture actually says in 1 Timothy 2:11–3:7 about the qualifications for pastors/overseers—and affirm an important truth: the role of pastor is reserved for qualified men who faithfully lead their households. But that’s not the whole story.

Too often, conversations like this drift beyond Scripture and into something else entirely—minimizing, dismissing, or even devaluing the countless ways God has worked through women throughout biblical history. From leaders and prophets to servants, messengers, and proclaimers of the Gospel, women have always played vital, God-ordained roles in His mission.

So where’s the tension? And how do we avoid overcorrecting in a way that causes more harm than good?

This episode challenges both extremes:

• The tendency to ignore or rewrite biblical teaching to fit cultural preferences
• And the equally dangerous impulse to go beyond Scripture and limit women more than God ever does

We explore how easily the conversation can shift from “different roles” to “different value”—and why that shift is neither biblical nor acceptable. We also ask hard, personal questions for both men and women:

• Are we unintentionally sidelining women in the church?
• Have we confused tradition with biblical command?
• Are we operating at only half strength because we’re not fully engaging the gifts God has given to women?

At the heart of it all is this: God designed men and women to work together in His mission—not in competition, not in hierarchy of worth, but in complementary purpose.

If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about gender roles in the church, felt tension around these topics, or want to better understand how to hold truth and dignity together without compromise—this conversation is for you.

Let’s uphold what Scripture clearly teaches—without adding to it, and without taking away from the value and calling God has placed on women.

 

Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube

Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

When Worship Makes You Uncomfortable

Have you ever felt uncomfortable witnessing how someone else worships?

Maybe it's a different religion, a different Christian denomination, or maybe it's someone in your very own congregation - but I'd be willing to bet that all of us have witnessed a method of worship that makes us uncomfortable.

But does this make it wrong?

In this episode, we do a survey of humanity's problem with worship from Cain to Israel, to David, to us.

The reality is, ALL of us, in one way or another, have probably been guilty of some of the sins related to worship that the rest of humanity has fallen to.

Across time, cultures, and methods, humanity has made the mistake of choosing for themselves how they would like to worship God. Sometimes we see people worshipping the wrong god (or gods) in ways that should be reserved for the true God. Sometimes we see people worshipping the right God in all the wrong ways. Sometimes we get uncomfortable when we perceive the "wrong people" to be worshipping the right God.

However, aside from adding elements to worship that actively displease God or ignoring certain things He has asked of us - MANY of us can be guilty of choosing for ourselves how we would like to worship God in our condemnation of other people's perfectly acceptable forms of worship.

You may not enjoy contemporary Christian music and find movement and passion to be awkward - but does that make it unbiblical?

Maybe you find hymns outdated and ritualistically performative - but does that mean God does not enjoy hymns?

We must be careful not to offer things to God that He has explicitly asked us NOT to offer up. But we must also be careful not to condemn others who are offering forms of worship that God desires just because it may make us uncomfortable.

 

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Logo: Matt Hernandez

Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly