Straight Truth Podcast

Is empathy always a virtue, or can it become a sin? True Christian love does not divorce emotion from the truth of Scripture. When feelings become the moral standard, we risk affirming others in destruction rather than pointing them to Christ. We must love authentically, which means speaking the truth even when it is difficult. Faithful compassion warns of danger; it does not drive the car off the cliff. Listen to the full episode on our YouTube Channel or your favorite podcast app.

https://youtu.be/oF9otZ5ZxJ4

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#toxicempathy #untetheredempathy #biblicaltruth #speakthetruthinlove #Christiancompassion #objective #moralstandard #godlyempathy #tenderhearted #genderidentity #sinofempathy #biblicalworldview #truthoverfeelings #Christianethics #reformedtheology #calvinism #doctrinematters #biblicalpreaching #expositorypreaching #solascriptura #theologyproper #baptistchurch #churchhistory #puritan #sounddoctrine #sovereigntyofgod #christianliving #meansofgrace

4 days ago | [YT] | 4

Straight Truth Podcast

To abandon the literal historicity of accounts like Jonah or the Flood is to depart from the authority of Christ Himself. Jesus and the Apostles did not view these narratives as mere myths or symbolic fables; they understood them as real events within God's redemptive history. When we spiritualize the text without biblical warrant, we place our own intellect above the Word of God. True submission to Scripture requires reading it as the authors intended, not as our modern skepticism prefers.

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/tgy_d_za7xU

You can also find the link to our YouTube Channel on our page description.

#biblicalhermeneutics #authorityofscripture #literalinterpretation #christology #oldtestament #jonahandthewhale #noahsark #biblicaltruth #scripturalauthority #godsword #expositorypreaching #biblicaltheology #jesusandthebible #historicaladam #reformedtheology #calvinism #christianliving #baptistchurch #sermons #theology #biblestudy #truth #faith #gospel #church #christianity #bibleteaching #pastor

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Straight Truth Podcast

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re taking a brief break this week, but we wanted to share something helpful with you.

Here are our Top 10 most-watched episodes of all time — the ones viewers return to again and again. We pray they strengthen and encourage you.

Answering Anxiety (2018)
https://youtu.be/gPgK0tbUesc

How To Pray More Effectively – Principles For a Powerful Prayer Life
https://youtu.be/RiDUMij0boc

Christian Courtship and Dating (2018)
https://youtu.be/vQby8idaOoM

Are Allah and Yahweh the Same God?
https://youtu.be/3KMPSHTEBPw

The Word of Faith Movement | The Fallacy of the Prosperity Gospel
https://youtu.be/K__HZaG2yWY

How Do I Deal with My Rebellious Teen? (2018)
https://youtu.be/rHRi_usAnto

Why Was Satan Allowed In The Garden of Eden?
https://youtu.be/X-xOxS-klDg

The Lord's Prayer Explained
https://youtu.be/py32l1iHe60

Church Denominations Explained (2018)
https://youtu.be/CjNjJxy_-aY

Tithing When You Can't Afford It | Are Christians Required to Tithe?
https://youtu.be/RPVv3L5YbfY

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Straight Truth Podcast

False teaching thrives wherever Scripture is mishandled. This episode confronts the errors of the word of faith movement and the prosperity gospel by showing how biblical discernment begins with a right view of God’s Word. When Scripture is interpreted in context and received as the final authority, God’s people are protected, strengthened, and anchored in truth.

Link: https://youtu.be/XZ5bvttzF1k

The link to our YouTube channel is available in our page description.
Listen on YouTube or your preferred podcast app.

#falseteaching #biblicaldiscernment #wordoffaith #prosperitygospel #biblicaltruth #testingteaching #sounddoctrine #scriptureincontext #biblicalhermeneutics #inerrancy #biblicalwarnings #authorityofscripture #healthyteaching #wordcentered #reformedtheology #calvinism #doctrinesofgrace #christianliving #baptistchurch #bibleteaching #expositorypreaching #christianfaith #truthmatters #theologystudy #gospeldoctrine #scripturealone #walkintheword #churchlife

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Straight Truth Podcast

Spiritual courage is not personality or temperament. It is faith that obeys God when your fears, comfort, and desire for approval urge you to stay silent. Scripture calls us to act when it is right to act and to wait when it is right to wait, trusting the Lord, submitting to His Word, and fearing Him more than man.

Listen to the full episode on our YouTube channel or on the podcast app of your choice. The link to our YouTube channel is in our page description.
Full episode: https://youtu.be/XWfpBajkmpY

#spiritualcourage #obediencetoGod #faithoverfear #biblicalcourage #christianobedience #standingfirminfaith #overcomingfearofman #armorofGod #faithfulnessintrials #courageinparenting #christianleadership #waitingontheLord #churchdiscipline #christianconviction #reformedtheology #expositorypreaching #christianliving #biblestudy #sounddoctrine #calvinism #baptistchurch #reformedbaptist #gospelpreaching #christcentered #biblicaltruth #doctrinematters #solascriptura #theology

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Straight Truth Podcast

Amid violence and fear, thousands of believers in Nigeria continue to gather to worship Christ. This episode reminds us that persecution is not defeat but the refining of faith. God uses suffering to display His glory and strengthen His church. Pray for the persecuted and be steadfast in faith.

Watch the full episode on our YouTube Channel or the podcast app of your choice.
https://youtu.be/bYpqe6sjLjU


#christianpersecutionnigeria #nigerianchristians #persecutionofbelievers #sufferingforchrist #faithunderfire #martyrdominigeria #biblicalresponse #godssovereignty #religiouspersecutionafrica #globalchurchsuffering #whychristianssuffer #faithfuluntodeath #crownoflife #rejoiceinsuffering #gospelunderfire #calvinism #reformedtheology #baptistchurch #scripturetruth #biblicalpreaching #solascriptura #gracetoyou #churchlife #sounddoctrine #godsword #christianliving #truthmatters #reformedfaith

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Straight Truth Podcast

When we define our worth by what others think or by how we look, we lose sight of who we are in Christ. The Bible teaches that true identity and confidence come from knowing we are made in God’s image and redeemed by His grace. Our value is not measured by the world’s approval but by God’s sovereign love.

Listen to the full episode on our YouTube Channel or your favorite podcast app.
https://youtu.be/hQabq2312hI

#ChristianInsecurity #BiblicalIdentity #FindingWorthInChrist #OvercomingInsecurity #ImageAndSelfWorth #GodsDesignForHumanity #InsecurityAndFaith #HowGodSeesYou #TrueIdentityInChrist #DealingWithShame #ConfidenceInChrist #LivingForGodsGlory #FaithOverFear #ChristianLiving #ReformedFaith #BiblicalTruth #GospelCentered #ReformedTheology #ChristianDiscipleship #SolaScriptura #ChristianTeaching #Calvinism #BaptistChurch #ScriptureStudy #SoundDoctrine #FaithInChrist #ChristAlone #Sanctification

1 month ago | [YT] | 3

Straight Truth Podcast

Jealousy and envy reveal a heart that doubts God’s goodness. Scripture warns these sins lead to disorder and destruction because they stem from discontentment and unbelief. True contentment is found in trusting God’s plan and rejoicing in His grace. When we walk by the Spirit, envy is replaced with gratitude, and our hearts rest in Christ. Listen to the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast app.

https://youtu.be/SxGy_bYJWuY

(Link to our YouTube Channel can be found on our page description.)

#JealousyAndEnvy #OvercomingJealousy #ChristianContentment #BiblicalWisdom #FaithAndContentment #SinOfEnvy #WalkByTheSpirit #LoveDoesNotEnvy #TrustingGodsPlan #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianSanctification #HeartOfEnvy #ReformedTheology #BiblicalPreaching #ChristianLiving #FaithInChrist #SermonTeaching #BaptistDoctrine #ScriptureTruth #SolaScriptura #Calvinism #GraceAlone #FaithAlone #TruthMatters #GospelCentered #ChristianFaith #BibleStudy #FoundersFaith

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Straight Truth Podcast

From the transcript of “Biblical Friendship Explained: How Christians Love, Correct, and Grow Together”, we see that true Christian friendship is more than warm fellowship: it is loving correction, accountability, and walking in holiness together. Believers are called to confront sin humbly (Galatians 6:1), to examine their own hearts first, and to maintain friendships built on Christ, not compromise. Contentment in the Lord frees us from neediness in relationships and enables us to love others selflessly.

Listen to the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_LsUd240-7M

#biblicalfriendship #christianfriendship #godlyrelationships #christianlove #accountabilityinchurch #correctingafriend #spiritualgrowth #humilityandcontentment #choosingfriendswisely #fellowshipvsfriendship #marriageandfriendship #churchcommunity #lovingcorrection #friendshipandholiness #friendshipscripture #reformedtheology #calvinism #christianliving #baptistchurch #christiandiscipleship #gospelrelationships #churchfriendship #christcenteredfriendship #holyfriendship #christianaccountability #christianmarriage #faithandfriendship #soulcare

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

Straight Truth Podcast

Many believers repeat comforting phrases like “God works in mysterious ways” or “Let go and let God” without thinking deeply about their meaning. In this episode, we examine how Christian clichés can replace biblical truth and lead to shallow theology. Faith must rest on Scripture, not slogans.

Listen to the full episode on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Link: https://youtu.be/HQqEHmV4N6Y


#ChristianClichés #BiblicalTruth #ShallowTheology #SoundDoctrine #UnderstandingScripture #FaithAndTruth #SpiritualMaturity #TruthInLove #GrowingInFaith #DoctrinalClarity #ReformedTeaching #ReformedTheology #Calvinism #ChristianLiving #BaptistChurch #ScriptureFirst #TruthMatters #BibleTeaching #BiblicalDiscernment #FaithJourney #GodsWord #ChristianGrowth #WordOverSlogan #GospelCentered #TheologyMatters #ChristAboveAll #TrustTheWord #BiblicalWisdom

2 months ago | [YT] | 2