Turn On The Light: Recent Episodes
Troy and Teresa Trout
Troy and Teresa Trout offer hope in the midst of dark and difficult times by focusing on the light of God's Word.
After a long time away Joseph reunites with his brothers and reveals that he and his father have a few things in common. At least Troy thinks so! Teresa may be of a different opinion.
In this episode we discuss the dreams of Pharaoh and Joseph's solution to the coming crisis. We have some disagreement as to how this was accepted by the people of the day. Much the same way that current government solutions to pending trouble causes controversy in our own time.
In spite of unrealized dreams, Joseph continues to believe God still works through them.
Things aren't exactly turning out the way that Joseph had dreamed about, but that didn't mean that God was not at work.
There is tremendous beauty in this seemingly tragic story! The promise of God's seed breaks through in an amazing way in this passage.
In this episode we discuss playing favorites in the family and the fact that some things are just better kept to yourself.
In this episode we delve into chapter 34 of Genesis and the heart wrenching story of Dinah and a family's tragic attempt at vengance.
In this episode we follow Jacob as he prepares to meet his brother Esau and as he comes face to face with his God.
If you are in a toxic environment then this episode may be exactly what you need to hear today!
In this episode we try to make some sense out of the breeding practices of Jacob and determine what in the world they might have to say to us today.
In this podcast we look at how Jacob ended up with 11 of his 12 kids and discover that there is hope even for the most dysfunctional of families!
In today's episode we discuss the events surrounding Jacob's ladder and examine Jacob's unique response to such a tremendous revelation from God.
Having twins is an experience in which we have a little bit of expertise. We bring our twin rearing experience to the story of Jacob and Esau in today's podcast.
In today's episode we reveal the greater story behind the search for Isaac's bride -- God's search for His Church!
In this episode we shed light on what seems to be a rather simple and non consequential story. There is actually much more going on here than we see at first glance from our modern western world perspective.
In this episode we discuss the events surrounding what it might have looked like as Abraham and Isaac set off to Mt. Moriah.
In this episode we discuss the significance of the story of the treaty at Beersheba. A seemingly boring story with tremendous implications.
In this episode we discuss the miraculous birth of Isaac and the tragic story of Hagar and Ishmael. This story truly speaks into the times in which we live and into the many tragic situations that people face on a daily basis.
In this episode Teresa and I don't see eye to eye! It almost comes to blows! Just kidding! One thing is for sure, the averages 21st Century woman does not look at this scripture like the average male reading it in the time of Moses. Perhaps that is the light in which we should be interpreting the passage. Take a listen and see what you think. Is Abraham a liar?
In this podcast we discuss the tragic situations of the wife and daughters of Lot and draw the connections between the story of Noah and the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Plus Teresa actually tells a good joke!
In this episode we discuss the visit of the two strangers to Lot while he was living in Sodom.
There is a lot that we can learn from Abraham's reaction to God's pronouncement of judgment upon the wicked.
In this episode we discuss Middle Eastern hospitality and promises delayed, but promises kept.
Yikes! Why on earth did God ask Abram to do that? We'll be answering that very question on today's podcast.
In this episode we talk about a really weird and very bloody event that has no parallel in our modern way of thinking, but is essential to the understanding of scripture. To understand the event of Genesis 15 you must understand a very strange ancient ceremony.
In this episode we discuss the ever mysterious character of Melchizedek in hopes to unravel some of the mystery behind this characters and shed light on what we can learn from this strange encounter. Plus, Teresa has a whopping 3 jokes at the end!
In this episode we look at the situation between Abram and Lot in a different way than most people are accustomed to hearing.
In this episode we discuss the first of two instances where Abram passes of Sarai as his sister.
Moving can be stressful, but following God often calls us to leave things behind. In this week's episode we deal with the beginning of the call of Abram.
Never has this ancient story had so much contemporary relevance! Technology has led us into a state of global confusion.
In today's episode we discuss Noah's time on the ark and the events that immediately take place at the end of the journey and their significance in scripture and in our lives today. Teresa also shares her worst joke so far in this series!
In today's episode we shed some light on what really matters in the story of Noah as he begins to prepare the ark.
In this episode we bring light to what otherwise might be considered a boring list of names and reveal what it has to say concerning where we currently stand in our relationship with the Lord.
In this episode we deal with the destructive nature that occurs when we get out from under the influence of a loving God.
In this episode we shed light on what exactly is going on with the snake and the tree in the Garden of Eden.
In today's episode we discuss the significance of the Garden of Eden and the importance of cultivating it in partnership with others.
In this episode we discuss the important role of the breath of God in the creation of Adam and Eve.
In this episode we talk about what the creation story tells us concerning the character of God.
The whole point of creation was for God to create a space where He partnered with man in ruling the earth. Today's podcast ties the story of creation to the beginning of John's gospel and speaks of the coming of Christ as a reboot of the creation story.
Troy and Teresa take a few moments to shed some light on how the opening 3 verses of Genesis offer hope in the midst of uncertainty.