Culture of Truth: Recent Episodes
Culture of Truth
The Culture of Truth podcast reviews the truth of God's word and discusses the influence it has on our lives and worldview. This discussion-based podcast aims to deepen our relationship with Jesus and those around us.
How is Jesus better than the sacrificial system? Join us and our friend Purshia Gambles as we examine the text and discuss its practical application in our lives.
Relevant Scriptures:
- Psalm 110:4
- Numbers 16:40
- Hebrews 2:17-18
- Hebrews 3:1
- Isaiah 52:7
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does God say about entering his rest? Join us and our friend Andrew Goode as we examine the text and discuss its practical application in our lives.
Relevant Scriptures:
- Numbers 13:27
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Mark 2:27-28
- Psalm 95
- Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
God commands us to be holy as He is, but what does that mean? Join us as we explore this attribute of God as defined by His word. We will discuss how believers can imitate and apply this attribute to daily life. Additionally, we will address some objections to this concept.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes (Moral Attributes)
Relevant Scriptures:
- Isaiah 6:3
- 1 Samuel 2:2
- Psalm 96:9
- Leviticus 19:2
- 1 Peter 1:15-16
- Hebrews 12:14
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Mercy, Grace, and Patience? Join us as we explore these attributes of God as defined by His word. We will discuss how believers can imitate these attributes and apply them to daily life. Additionally, we will address some objections to this concept.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes (Moral Attributes)
Relevant Scriptures:
- Psalm 103:8
- Hebrews 4:16
- James 5:11
- Matthew 5:7
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
- 2 Sam. 24:14
- 1 Peter 5:10
- Romans 11:6
- 1 Corinthians 15:10
- Ephesians 2:8-9
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is love? Join us as we explore the nature of God's love as defined by His word. We will discuss how believers can imitate this attribute and the practical applications of God's love in our daily lives. Additionally, we will address some objections to this concept.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes (Moral Attributes)
Relevant Scriptures:
- 1 John 4:8
- John 3:16
- Romans 5:8
- Lamentations 3:22
- 1 John 3:1
- Psalm 136:26
- Romans 8:35, 38-39
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does it mean to be good? Join us as we discuss the nature of God's Goodness. We define it according to God's Word and explore how believers can imitate this attribute by loving God and loving others. We tackle some objections and emphasize the practical applications of love in our daily lives.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes (Moral Attributes)
Relevant Scriptures
- Luke 18:19
- Ps. 34:8
- Ps. 119:68
- Genesis 1:31
- Ephesians 2:8-9
- James 1:17
- Psalm 84:11
- Rom. 8:28
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
How does the disobedience of the Israelites in the wilderness serve as a warning for us today, and what insights can we gain into entering God's rest? Join Will and Jeff on The Culture of Truth as they explore Hebrews 3:7-19, examining its message and discussing its practical application in our lives.
Relevant Scriptures:
- Psalm 95:7-11
- Numbers 14:22-23
- Deuteronomy 1:26-33
- Deuteronomy 7:9
- Deuteronomy 31:6
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What makes Jesus the ultimate apostle and high priest in Hebrews 3:1-6? Join Will and Jeff as they read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
- Exodus 40:15
- Numbers 12:7
- Psalm 127:1
- Hebrews 4:14-16
- Hebrews 3:1-6
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
How does Jesus' experience of humanity in Hebrews 2:14-18 deepen our understanding of his role as our compassionate mediator and Savior? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
Philippians 2:5-11: Explores Christ's humility, becoming human and obedient to the point of death.
Romans 8:3-4: Discusses how Jesus' human likeness, weakened by sin, enabled him to conquer sin and death.
1 John 3:8: Highlights Jesus' purpose of destroying the works of the devil.
Hebrews 4:15: Affirms Jesus' ability to sympathize with human weaknesses as he was tempted but remained sinless.
Hebrews 5:8-9: Emphasizes Jesus' obedience and qualification to be the source of eternal salvation.
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is the connection between Jesus' divine identity and humanity? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
- Psalm 8:4-6 - Quoted in Hebrews 2:6-8 to highlight humanity's place in God's creation.
- Genesis 1:26-28 - The concept of humanity's dominion over creation echoes in Hebrews 2:8.
- Psalm 22:22 - Referenced in Hebrews 2:12, connecting Jesus as a worshipper among his brothers.
- Isaiah 8:17-18 - Referred to in Hebrews 2:13 to emphasize Jesus' trust in God as a sign for his followers.
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does it mean to "drift" and how do we avoid it? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
- Acts 7:53; Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:26; Hebrews 10:28–29; Hebrews 12:25; Matthew 22:5; Hebrews 1:2; Mark 16:20; Acts 5:32; Luke 1:2; Acts 2:22; Acts 2:43; Ephesians 1:5
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
How is Jesus greater than angels? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
- Hebrews 5:5; Acts 13:33; Psalm 2:7; 2 Samuel 7:14; Psalm 89:26–27; Romans 8; Psalm 97:7; Psalm 104; Psalm 45; Psalm 102:25-27; Matthew 25: 31-46
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What sets Jesus apart as the supreme mediator between God and humanity? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures
- Numbers 12:6, 8
- Joel 2:28
- 1 Peter 1:20
- Hebrews 9:26
- Acts 2:17
- Matthew 14:33
- John 1:3
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
- Mark 16:19
- Luke 22:69
- Ephesians 1:21
- Philippians 2:9
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
Will and Jeff launch a new series focused on the book of Hebrews. In this series they read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics. Before providing a brief overview of Hebrews, they check in on how God has been working in their life.
Start of summary: 15:10
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Truthfulness? Jeff and Will summarize this communicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures
- John 14:6
- Psalm 31:5
- John 17:17
- Titus 1:2
- Hebrews 6:18
- 2 Timothy 2:13
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Wisdom? Jeff and Will summarize this communicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures* Rom. 16:27 * Job 9:4 * Job 12:13 * Ps. 104:24 * Proverbs 3:19-20 * 1 Cor. 1:24,30 * Rom. 11:33 * Rom 8:28 * Rom. 8:29 * Psalm 49:3 * Proverbs 2:6-7 * Romans 1:21-23
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Knowledge? Jeff and Will summarize this communicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures* Job 37:16 * 1 John 3:20 * 1 Cor. 2:10-11 * 1 John 1:5 * Matt. 6:8 * Matt 10:30 * Ps. 139:1-2 * Ps. 139:4, 16
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Invisibility? Jeff, Rob, and Will summarize this communicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures* John 1:18 * John 6:46 * 1 Timothy 1:17 * 1 Timothy 6:16 * 1 John 4:12
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's Spirituality? Jeff, Rob, and Will summarize this communicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Communicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures* John 4:24 * 1 Corinthians 14:14 * Phil 3:3 * 1 Corinthians 6:17 * Romans 8:16 * Luke 23:46 * Ecclesiastes 12:7 * Hebrews 12:23
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does "above reproach" mean and how do we all live accordingly? Rob, Jeff, and Will read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures:Titus 1:5–7
1 Timothy 3:1–7
1 Timothy 3:8–10
Colossians 3:7–10
Hebrews 13:7
1 Peter 5:1–3
Music Credit:Misha, Jussi Halme
What is exhortation? Rob, Jeff, and Will read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Music Credit: Misha, Jussi Halme
Why must we humble ourselves before God? Rob, Jeff, and Will read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Music Credit: Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God's command for Elders? Rob and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
What should our response be to suffering as a Christian? Rob and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures: * 1 Peter 1:7 * John 15:21 * Hebrews 11:26 * 1 Thessalonians 4:11 * Psalm 31:5 * Luke 23:46 * Psalm 10:14 * 2 Timothy 1:12
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
Is your life magnifying God? Rob and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures: * 1 Peter 1:13 * Matthew 26:41 * Luke 21:36 * 1 Corinthians 13:5–6 * James 5:20 * Romans 12:3 * 1 Corinthians 10:31
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is your life aimed at? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures: * 1 Peter 2:14 * Ephesians 6:13 * 1 Peter 1:14, 15 * Romans 6:11 * 1 Peter 2:12 * 1 Peter 3:16
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
Does baptism save you? Will and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures: * Hebrews 7:27-28 * Hebrews 9:26, 28 * Romans 5:2 * Colossians 1:22 * Mark 16:16 * Titus 3:5 * John 3:5 * Romans 12:2 * Romans 6:3-6 * Romans 10:8 * 1 Peter 1:3 * Hebrews 1:3 * Romans 8:38-39 * Ephesians 1:21 * Psalm 16:11
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
How are we blessed when we suffer for righteousness' sake? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures: * Proverbs 16:7, 8 * 1 Peter 2:19–20 * 1 Peter 4:14 * 1 Peter 4:16 * Matthew 5:10-12 * Colossians 4:6 * 2 Timothy 2:25
Music Credit:
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does suffering for righteousness’ sake look like? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures * Romans 12:16 * Hebrews 13 * Ephesians 4:32 * Ephesians 4:2 * 1 Peter 2:23 * Romans 12:17 * Luke 6:28 * 1 Corinthians 4:12 * 1 Peter 2:21-24 * Psalm 34:12-16
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What does biblical submission look like? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures * Ephesians 5:25-33 * Philippians 2 * 1 Corinthians 7:12-16
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
Is one characteristic of God more important than another? Jeff, Rob, and Will summarize God's Unity, an incommunicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Incommunicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures * Isaiah 31:3 * 1 John 1:5 * John 4:24 * Deuteronomy 4:35 * Psalm 135:5 * Isaiah 40:18 * 1 John 4:8 * John 14:6 * Romans 11:33 * James 1:17
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
Why is it important that God is a being who exists without size or dimensions? Will and Jeff summarize God's omnipresence, an incommunicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Incommunicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures * Psalm 139:7–10 * Jeremiah 23:23–24 * Proverbs 15:3 * Job 31:4 * Job 34:21 * 2 Chronicles 16:9 * Jeremiah 16:17 * 1 Kings 8:27 * Isaiah 66:1–2 * Acts 17:24–25
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is God’s “eternality”? Rob and Jeff summarize God's eternality, an incommunicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Incommunicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures Psalm 90:2 -- Job 36:26 -- Exodus 3:14 -- John 8:58 -- John 1 -- Psalm 90:4 -- 2 Peter 3:8
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
Does God change his mind? Rob and Jeff summarize God's unchangeableness, an incommunicable attribute of God, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Incommunicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures Psalm 102:25-27 -- Malachi 3:6 -- James 1:17 -- Psalm 33:11
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
How is God different from us? Rob and Jeff summarize the first incommunicable attribute of God, independence, and discuss how its truth should cause believers to think, feel, and respond.
Doctrine: The Character of God: “Incommunicable” Attributes
Relevant Scriptures Acts 17:24-25 -- Job 41:11 -- Revelation 4:11 -- John 17:5 -- Exodus 3:14 -- Hebrews 6 -- Psalm 102: 25-27
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
How do we love and serve those who don't deserve it? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
1 Peter 4:16 – 1 Peter 4:8 – Matthew 11 – Hebrews 3 – Isaiah 53:9 – 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Hebrews 4:15 – 1 John 3:5
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
How do we both fear God and honor our governing authority? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
Mark 12 – Romans 13:1 – 1 Corinthians 7:22 – Romans 6:22 – Hebrews 13
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
What is the response to a new identity through Jesus? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
Exodus 19:6 – Isaiah 61:6 – Deuteronomy 7:6 – Isaiah 43:21 – Malachi 3:17 – Acts 26:18 – Psalm 36:9 – Romans 13:14 – Galatians 5:24 – James 4 – 2 Corinthians 8:21 – Philippians 2:15 – Matthew 5:16 – 2 Corinthians 9:13
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
Why are believers referred to as living stones? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
Matthew 18:3-4 – 1 Corinthians 3:2 – Hebrews 5:12–13 – Psalm 34:8 – Hebrews 6:5 – 1 Peter 2 – Ephesians 2:20–22 – 1 Corinthians 3:9 – Hebrews 3:4 – Hebrews 3:6 – Romans 12:1-2
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
Culture of Truth regular, Will Hawkins, opens up about his recent experience with walking through sin and suffering and how Christian community has helped him out of depression and towards a continued dependence on the truths of Jesus.
Music Credit Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
Why should we put our faith and hope in Jesus? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
1 Peter 20:25 – Romans 16:26 – Hebrews 1:2, 12:24, 4:12 – John 12:44 – Romans 10:9 – Acts 2:24 – Acts 3:13 – Hebrews 2:9 – 1 Peter 3:22 – John 7:39 – 1 Corinthians 15 – Romans 10:11 – Matthew 16:17 – Philippians 3:9 – 1 Timothy 1:5 – 1 Peter 1:3 – John 3:3 – James 1:18 – John 1:13
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
What does it mean to be holy? Why does God call us to be holy? Will, Rob, and Jeff read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
Luke 12 – Acts 17 – Romans 12:2 – James 3 – Leviticus 11 – 1 Peter 3:15 – 2 Corinthians 7:1 – Romans 11:20 – Ephesians 4 – Romans 16:25 – Acts 3:13 – Hebrews 2:9 – 1 Peter 3:22 – John 7:39
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
How do you react when suffering comes? Will, Rob, and Jeff launch a new series focused on the book of 1 Peter. In this series they read, examine, and discuss the application of the scripture in focus, while also connecting it to larger theological topics.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
1 Peter 1:18, 2:10, 4:3 – Acts 2:23 – Romans 8:29, 11:2 – Hebrews 10:22, 12:24 – Colossians 1:5 – 2 Timothy 4:8 – Ephesians 2 – 2 Corinthians 5:17 – James 1:2 – 1 Peter 4:12 – Romans 6 – 2 Peter 1:19 – Daniel 8:15 – Matthew 13:17 – Luke 10:24 – Isaiah 52:13–53:12 – Luke 24:26 – Acts 2, 3:18 – 1 Corinthians 4:9, 11:10
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
What is Scripture sufficient for? To wrap up the study on the Doctrine of the Word of God, Will, Rob, and Jeff summarize the doctrine of the Sufficiency of Scripture and discuss how its truth should cause us as believers to think, feel, and respond to this doctrine.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – James 1:5-8 – 2 Peter 1:3-4 – Matthew 15:9
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
What is Scripture necessary for? Will, Rob, and Jeff summarize the doctrine of the Necessity of Scripture and discuss how its truth should cause us as believers to think, feel, and respond to this doctrine.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- Hebrews 11:1-2 -- Hebrews 11:13 -- Ephesians 2:19 -- Romans 10:13-17 -- John 14:6-7 -- Romans 1:19-21 -- John 3:18 -- Acts 4:11-12 -- 1 Timothy 2:5,6
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
Is the Bible difficult to understand? Can only Bible scholars understand the scripture correctly? These are some of the topics that Will, Rob, Jeff, and a surprise guest discuss in this episode.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
- Deuteronomy 6:5-9 -- 2 Peter 3:15-16 -- Psalm 19:7 -- Psalm 1 & 2 -- Psalm 119: 130 -- John 17:17 -- 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 -- 1 Corinthians -- Galatations 1 -- Philippians 1 -- Colossians 4:16 -- 2 Timothy 3:16
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
Is God's Word able to be trusted as being accurate, true, and reliable? Will, Rob, and Jeff summarize the doctrine of the Authority of Scripture and discuss how its truth should cause us as believers to think, feel, and respond to this doctrine.
Relevant Scriptures (ESV)
2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- 2 Peter 1:19-21 -- Romans 1:18-23 -- Isaiah 55:9 -- Hebrews 6:18 -- 2 Samual 7:28
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
How did we get the books of the Bible? Will, Rob, and Jeff summarize the doctrine of the Canon of Scripture and discuss how its truth should cause us as believers to think, feel, and respond to this doctrine.
Relevant Scriptures
John 17:17 -- Proverbs 30:5 -- Psalm 25:5 -- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- 2 Peter 1:30-21
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby
What is "the Word of God"? Will, Rob, and Jeff summarize the doctrine of the Word of God and discuss how its truth should cause us as believers to think, feel, and respond to this doctrine.
Relevant Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17 -- 2 Peter 1:30-21 -- John 14:26 -- John 14:6 -- John 3:1-4 -- Psalms 25:5 -- Revelation 19:13 -- John 1:1, 14 -- Psalms 33:6 -- Deuteronomy 18:18-20 -- Jeremiah 1:9 -- Exodus 32:16;34:1,28 -- Isaiah 30:8 -- Psalms 1:1-2
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme
What is truth? In this introductory episode, Will, Rob, and Jeff discuss the heart behind starting a podcast that focuses on the truth of God's Word. We define what biblical truth means and talk candidly about how it shapes our worldview.
Music Credit
Misha, Jussi Halme - Lullaby (https://chll.to/2ccc5395)