Unmasking Truth Podcast: Recent Episodes
Brad Burrow and Don Lewis
Pastor Don Lewis has a background serving in churches and organizations all over the United States. Brad Burrow has owned a media company for over 20 years and has worked for companies all over the world. Together they bring a unique point of view along with a plethora of diverse experiences to the conversation. They’ll explore the world from a biblical perspective and dive into where culture, religion and business meet head on.
Join us for Part 2 this week with Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. In this episode, Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's personal history with Civil Rights and the Military.
This week on Unmasking Truth we are joined by Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. Listen as Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's career in the United States Military. From his humble beginnings from Hunnewell, Missouri to his path as Brigadier General.
Join Pastor Don and Brad as they continue to discuss the challenges of race from the perspective of each side. In this podcast you will hear a story from Pastor Don who serves as a Chaplain to the police departments of the greater Kansas City metro. He tells of a heartbreaking tragedy that occurred and how God intervened.
Join Pastor Don and Brad as they discuss racism as a tool of the enemy to create division. Hear stories from Pastor Don and how we should approach this as Christians.
Pastor Don and Brad have a discussion with Ryan Burrow - Brad's adopted son. They discuss God's desire to be our father and the importance of fathers as a role model for children. They also discuss the importance of adoption and the significance of being adopted into God's family.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot with Alliance Defending Freedom on the latest updates with Religious Freedom initiatives all over the United States. They discuss specific infringements in the states of California and Kansas with the Covid-19 lockdown. They discuss the legal challenges of presenting to the Supreme Court and the experience of it all.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot - author of the book "God's Design for Masculinity". Here's the Every day we receive conflicting messages about what it means to be a man. Masculinity is considered toxic, but men are still criticized for failing to "man up." Being too aggressive is criticized, but a man who does nothing to defend his family is considered weak. Is holding the elevator door for women to exit first chauvinistic, or simply being polite? We need direction and a good place to find it is the most widely read book in the world—the Bible. God created us male and female and His Word has some specific instructions for living according to His design. This book identifies biblical instructions given specifically to men and explains practical ways they help us succeed as singles, husbands, and fathers.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Briley Burrow about his freshman year as a starting pitcher at Hannibal Lagrange University. They discuss Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” God commands us to be strong, be not afraid or dismayed. Faith is the toughest when you are up against tough odds.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the role of a father in training up his children with Brad's son Briley. They discuss going through adversity and how God is our true source of peace and provision. Briley discusses his recollections of some of the challenging times and some of his lessons learned.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the current state of race relations in our country, police and the reaction to the George Floyd situtation. They discuss the real root cause of racism and what we can do as Christians to build the bridges that overcome differences and fear.
Chet and Don discuss the true impact of growing up in Fostercare as well as coming to the conclusion that his Heavenly Father was much different. Chet discusses how God was working in his life through all of those times.
Chet talks about how God pursued him and used unlikely encounters and connections to challenge his thinking and beliefs. God knows what we all need to bring us to the point of brokenness, repentance and forgiveness. Chet's story is truly remarkable.
Chet Hanson began his career as an aspiring musician and soon became a very prominent agent representing the likes of Steve Martin and many other successful artists in Hollywood. As only God can, He led Chet to an encounter with a Christian artist and that meeting changed the course of his life.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee and Tammi Bramlett about their time as missionaries in Cameroon Africa. The discuss stories of God intervening to protect them and how He was with them wherever they went and protected them in incredible circumstances. They also talk about how God grew the local church from 200 to over 6000. An incredible result based on the obedience to the calling on their lives.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee and Tammi Bramlett about their calling to become missionaries to the Hdi people in Cameroon Africa. They discuss the challenges of learning the culture and the task of building trust with the people. They also talk about trusting God in the face of incredible dangers of raising a family in the mission field. Tammi shares the story of giving birth to their youngest child Ida Rose and the impact of her name on the culture.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett about the challenges of learning the Hdi language and culture as well as what it meant to find the breakthrough word 'hdu' which means unconditional love. This was a key finding that changed everything for the Hdi people and their perception of God's character.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett - Missionary to Cameroon Africa about his quest to find the footprint of God with the Hdi people. They discuss the challenges of understanding the Hdi language and translating God's word. They also discuss the implications of the word 'dvu' and what it might mean as a character trait for God.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with former missionary Lee Bramlett about his calling to translate the language of the Hdi people in northern Cameroon. They discuss the beginnings of their journey to bring Jesus to the Hdi people. This is part 1 of 3 in this series.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the current situation with the Coronavirus and how fear is impacting people. They discuss Isaiah 43:1-3 and explore the implications of God's profound statement that He has called us by our name and that we are His. We shall walk through fire and not be burned. The fact is that true peace comes from trusting His statements about His love for us individually.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our first instinct as humans is to react to fear and the unknown. There are many in our current situation. However God is unwavering and unmoveable. He has us and he has a very clear process to overcome fear. They discuss Philippians 4:6-7 and how that process can impact our peace and faith.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the impact adversity has on pride and how God uses circumstances to humble us and prepare us for greater callings. They discuss Proverbs 1:7 and how awe and respect lead us to reverence and obedience.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the stories of Joseph and David. They discuss how their belief and faith in God was misconstrued as pride and how they were looked at by their families and peers when they proclaimed God's plan and calling on their lives. Both men were mocked for their faith and yet they both stood strong in the promises of God. They also talk about the experiences God uses to bring us along to tackle bigger challenges later.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the origins of pride and the impact it has on not only our spiritual wellbeing, but also our lives here on earth. God hates pride and one could argue that pride is the sin with the most negative impact on our relationship with him.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the impact of the Superbowl on Kansas City. Pastor Don talks about his time in Washington, DC and the impact of the Redskin's Superbowl win on that City. They discuss Joe Gibbs commitment to Jesus and the favor he had to impact kids and people all over the United States.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the incredible run of the Kansas City Chiefs in their quest for a title. They talk about the lessons learned of trusting God in the worst situations, believing and how to keep working in every circumstance. They also talk about Don's recent opportunity to pray for Kansas City at a recent City Council meeting and for the positive impact of a prayer for the city to prosper as a result of a SuperBowl win.
Dr. Karan Baucom talks with Don and Brad about the health crisis that is facing all of us. There is an epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Heart Disease and many other conditions that are directly related to the food we eat and our lifestyles. They discuss the ramifications of all of this as well as the role drug companies are playing in this.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Dr. Karan Baucom about the state of the Food System and how it is impacting our health. They discuss the role of Gluten, sugar and other factors that are impacting the general decline of the average person's health. They discuss the effect Diabetes, blood pressure and obesity.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the true meaning of the Gospel. We all know what sharing the Gospel is about if we are Christians. Receiving Christ is the biggest decision of anyone's life. But, they explore another aspect of the Gospel that is often missed. Loving your neighbor. How Do we do this? Check this out.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the real cost of faith outside of the US. They discuss the challenges that missionaries in foreign countries face on a daily basis. They put their lives on the line to advance the Gospel and bring people to a saving faith in Christ. This type of courageous behavior dates all the way back to the Apostles and many before them.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the difference between Spiritual Gifts and Purpose. Many times as Christians we can easily get sidetracked with a misunderstanding of what God wants us to do with the spiritual gifts He has given us. Pastor Don talks about the real purpose we all have as Christians.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Sherrie Pucket about the culture of division and hate we live in today. This culture of hate is creating a division in our society and can only be overcome by love and forgiveness. Sherrie talks about how we need to approach this troubling trend in our society.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Sherrie Pucket about the rise of depression in today's society. Sherrie is a licensed Christian Counselor and leads Building Bridges Ministries in Kansas City. People are becoming more and more isolated with technology, phones and overall business. God is relational and wants us to be relational. They discuss the problem and how we can overcome this problem.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Pastor Troy Campbell about a new ministry initiative called Neighbors Who Care. They discuss the idea that came about from the example in scripture of the Good Samaritan. The goal of the ministry is to reach out to victims of crime with a helping hand to comfort them in grief and help them get the life back in order. They have even set forth a groundbreaking plan to work directly with the Kansas City Police Department to be the first call after a traumatic event.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Troy Campbell, Pastor of New Life City Church about his heart to reach out to a very diverse population in the urban core of Kansas City, Missouri. On any given Sunday the church may have a very diverse mixture of attendees with different challenges and needs. The church has been around for 12 years and has a very strong vision for reaching out to the community.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss Psalm 127 and God's heart for children. They discuss the the idea that early child development is designed by God in a manner that we all need contact, reading time and quality time to develop to our full potential. They discuss how God has given us a strong need for contact and connection even in the womb.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the incredible story of Jonah and how it applies to us. Do we run from God? What were the implications of Jonah's decisions to run and what was God's response. They discuss the fact that God controlled the whale, wind, mariners and every aspect of Jonah's story.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Jesus' conversation with the Lawyer in Luke 10. They discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan and breakdown the scripture in detail. Some interesting details emerge as they discuss the motivations of the Lawyer, the Good Samaritan, the Priest, the Levite and of course Jesus. They answer the question - who is my neighbor.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Dr. Karan Baucom about the current state of the Health System and how Doctors approach medical care today. They also discuss the current state of the food system and the epidemic of Heart Disease, Diabetes and other illnesses related to our current food system.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss recent events that point to coming of the Lord. Rumors of wars with North Korea, Iran, Syria and China. Earthquakes are happening all over the world and even in the Midwest. People are immigrating in mass numbers due to droughts and no jobs. As Christians, how are we took approach these times?
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the way Jesus announces the launch of His ministry. In Luke 4 Jesus quotes Isaiah 61 and talks about who He wants to reach out to - the poor, brokenhearted, captives and the bound. They discuss how Christians are prone to be more about self-help as opposed to reaching out to others like Jesus did.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the Impact of the Transgender Movement. They talk about how the enemy is attacking the very foundation of God's creation and the impact on individuals, organizations and society as a whole.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Genesis 1:27 and the fact that it was not good for Adam to be alone. Eve was the perfect companion and compliment for Adam. God made them both different but complementary of each other. They discuss the depth of scripture and God's use of specific words to communicate spiritual truths.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the recent announcements made by Marty Sampson of Hillsong United and Joshua Harris, author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" stating that they are renouncing their faith. They discuss the role of pride in Christian Leadership and the power of being transparent and humble.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Genesis 4:7 and the question God asks Cain. "If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, sin lies at the door. And its desire is for you, but you should rule over it.” There is a lot of depth in this exchange with Cain. They discuss God's method for learning and challenging our thoughts as well as what the implications were for Cains decision.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss a recent article that talks about new findings that proclaim positive people sleep better. This fits perfectly with Phillipians 4:6-7 and God's plan for handling anxiety. They discuss personal experiences with how to deal with anxiety and how God wants us to release this to Him.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Proverbs 23:7 and the implications of allowing our minds to be influenced by the world as opposed to renewing our minds with daily scripture reading and meditation. They discuss the impact of heading down the path of unrighteousness and the eventual impact of that practice.
Don and Brad talk about the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and the impact that event had on them both as well as the amazing God we have that has created the Heavens. They also discuss the immigration crisis and our role as the church.
Don and Brad Discuss Deuteronomy 24 and our role as Christians in taking care of the Stranger, the Fatherless and Widow. They talk about God's command to take care of these people and our role in reaching out to people in need. They also discuss what the scripture says about how God will respond. It's a must listen for any Christian that is truly interested in doing what God has asked us to do.
Don and Brad Talk about the recent earthquakes in the Southern California region as well as Washington. They discuss the what the bible says about the coming endtimes and the signs we should be looking for as well as what we as Christians should be doing in the meantime.
Don and Brad discuss the role of failure in our spiritual growth. They talk about Timothy and his relationship with Paul and Barnabas. Timothy fails in his first crusade with Paul, but after some time goes back out with Barnabas. At the end Paul's life he gives credit to Timothy. They also talk about the difference in Paul and Barnabas' style of leadership development.
Don and Brad talk about the recent story of Jaelene Hinkle and the US Women's Soccer Team. Hinkle chose not to wear a jersey that promoted the LGBT movement due to her faith and was removed from the team. They discuss the courage, conviction and faith Jaelene had to stand up for her beliefs.
Don and Brad talk about the importance of having a plan to pray. Without a plan we all seem to fail. A good plan will help keep our relationship with God on track. They talk about what the scriptures say about this as well.
Pastor Don and Brad talk with Nick Jordan about his career in politics as well as his background in Faith. Nick talks about his desire to see God's values be used to transform individuals and communities. As you can imagine, the conversation leads us back to discussing the power of God's word in transforming hearts and lives.
Pastor Don and Brad welcome Nick Jordan to the Unmasking Truth Podcast. They Discuss Ahab, Elijah and the purpose of prayer. Ahab heard the news that the drought was over and decided to celebrate. Elijah decided to pray. What do we take from this example of prayer and purpose? Join us and find out!
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Current Events. In this episode, they discuss Millennials and the current state of education. There are differing views depending on who you listen too. They also discuss a new phenomenon called grounding. Are we an electric species? Finally, they discuss the recent news that Kansas City has been selected as the new headquarters for the Department of Agriculture and the fallout from that.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss Jesus' prayer in John - Chapter 17. They talk about Jesus' desire that we would be one with Him and God! What an amazing request. They also discuss how Jesus prayed for himself first, then the disciples and then believers. What that pattern means and how it relates to us.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Georgia and the recently passed abortion laws that ban abortions after 6 weeks. Spike Lee has recently been quoted saying the film industry should pull out of Georgia due to this law. This is a 9.5 billion dollar industry. They talk about how celebrities can influence people and where our influence should come from.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the message behind Psalm 73. We can all relate to Asaph as he questions the success of others while he is working very hard to do the right thing the right way when it comes to following God and obeying his commandments. It's easy to look at the success of others and question why this is not the case for us. Asaph needed to change his perspective.
With each day that passes the immigration crisis is worsening. More and more people are being forced to leave terrible situations in countries like El Salvador, Venezuela, and Guatemala. Don and Brad discuss this issue and what our response should be from a Christian's perspective. While this is a delicate issue, every life matters to God and the Church's response should reflect that.
Don and Brad discuss the role of suffering in Christianity. The Bible says as Christians, we will suffer. It is inevitable. So, how do we look at this? They discuss the options of how we can approach this painful subject. We can look at it from a worldly view or a heavenly view. Through hope or despair. Our choice will determine our path.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the growing trend of personal electronics like smartphones, iPads, Surfaces, and laptops are hampering our ability to develop strong relationships. On one hand, apps and technology is great. On the other hand, they have a strong tendency to isolate us from each other. How do we overcome this trend? By spending time together and sharing our lives (good times and bad) with others.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the age-old question that defines the human condition. If God is a loving God, why does He allow suffering? While God's ways are above ours, we can glean some understanding of His heart through stories, scripture, and illustrations. They discuss the story of Job, Joseph, and Stephen as he sees Christ standing next to the throne of God. This is a great talk to bring meaning and purpose to suffering.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss the escalating conflicts and battle for power with North Korea, Iran, and the Middle East. The pride of world leaders leads to the oppression of people. But we know that God can change the heart of a king. Our leaders must be in submission to the Lord as he will direct their paths in dealing with evil.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the Jeremiah 29:7 - And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the Lord for it; for in its peace you will have peace. They discuss the power of prayer and how most Christians don't really have a true understanding of how they can effectively impact the world through a spiritual battle. They also talk about the difference between defensive response and a proactive offensive approach to prayer.
Pastor Don and Brad discuss current events viewed through the lens of a biblical world view. In this episode, they discuss the Colorado Stem School Shooting and the heroism of Kendrick Castillo, a miracle cure for a bacterial infection found in a rotten eggplant and the conflict in Israel.
Brad and Pastor Don talk about the importance of a strong communication strategy for couples, marriages, employers, managers and even friends. They discuss the importance of clear communication, controlling expectations and much more. It's a must listen for anyone wanting to communicate clearly.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the crisis in Venezuela and how God uses these situations to draw us closer to Him. They also discuss the power of faith and prayer in changing the culture of a country and in helping to heal the land.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the National Day of Prayer and how it relates to 2 Chronicles 7:14. Pastor Don breaks down the verse and how this process drives revival. They also discuss the beginnings of the National Day of Prayer in New York City back in 1857.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about James 1:27 - Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world. NKJV. Most Christians and churches spend time on the second half of this scripture, but not the first half - orphans and widows. The real challenge is aligning our hearts with God's on this subject. How do we do that?
Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot about his career as an attorney serving faith initiatives. Kevin serves as Senior Counsel and Vice President of the Center for Life with Alliance Defending Freedom, where he directs the work of team members working to overturn Roe v. Wade, defend pro-life speech, and battle against physician-assisted suicide.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the recent news of the fire at Notre Dame. They discuss the impact of fire had on most people and how the loss was mourned by many, but in reality, we need to be mourning the loss of life that happens right in our own city. This discussion leads to the lack of strong fathers in inner-city families and the negative impact on individuals and families.
Don and Brad discuss the concept of "Cathedral Thinking". They discuss the idea that cathedrals like Notre Dame in Paris took generations to build. Because of that fact, families and specifically fathers were focused on training and preparing their boys to continue the task of building these cathedrals, and in many cases never got to see the finished work. This is much like how God wants us to build our families and generations.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the recent news with the College Scam and the different paths taken by Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin when facing indictments. They also discuss the Jussie Smollett situation and the importance of "owning it" in God's eyes.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about Psalms 139 and God's perfect knowledge of man. They also discuss how God is with us at all times and even encourages us to vent and share our frustrations with him. This leads to a very interesting discussion of Pastor Don's time and history with Oliver North.
Don, Brad and Sherrie discuss the new movie Unplanned - the story of Abby Johnson and how she becomes the youngest clinic director in the history of Planned Parenthood, then a life-changing experience turns her into an anti-abortion activist. They also discuss the tactics of Planned Parenthood in keeping patients in the dark about what is really happening to them.
Don, Brad and Sherrie talk about the famous meeting between Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4. There are some nuances in the scriptures that most people miss. Jesus insisted on going to Samaria because he knew the encounter would happen. He also knew the woman's circumstance and had compassion on her.
Pastor Don and Brad talk about the Jussie Smullet Case with the charges being dropped and the impact this has on the Judicial System. They discuss how wealth can influence the system but that justice is a key characteristic of God's sovereignty. They also talk about the division and path the country is on and how the Mueller Report continues to divide us.
Pastor Lewis and Brad Burrow talk about Ephesians 4:11-12. They discuss the true calling for every Christian to become true ministers of the Gospel and the roles of each person. They also get into the role of business leaders in this discussion.
Pastor Don, Brad and Emmitt discuss the horrible shooting in New Zealand. They discuss the idea that God loves individuals and values life. In the midst of the discussion about the shooting and thoughts about it, the subject of Jonah comes up. It's a fascinating look at one of God's reluctant prophets.
Emmitt Mitchell talks about the D. L. Moody Center and the Heritage Center Museum. Researchers are finding new artifacts and treasures related to D. L. Moody all over the world. The impact of his ministry continues to grow and be revealed on a deep level. Emmitt talks about this and the future of the Center and Museum.
Don and Brad discuss the College Admission Scam that has recently been brought to light. They talk about the effects of the pressure to stay relevant and wealthy by some people in the upper class and the biblical view of that approach.
Don and Brad discuss the sacrifices made by each person and God's response to each. They discuss redemption and God's offer to bring Cain back in the fray as well as Cain's response to murdering his brother.
Don, Brad and Sherrie talk about the new push by the Left for post-delivery abortion. The new law in New York and the the biblical view of what is happening.
Don and Brad talk with Sherrie Pucket and discuss the notion that we really need to believe what God says about us. We have an enemy that wants us to doubt. Faith is believing.
Don, Brad and Emmitt discuss President Trump's recent trip to Vietnam to negotiate with North Korea. They discuss the importance of praying for our President no matter how you feel about him politically.
Don, Brad and Emmitt talk about the concept of transformation and how God takes us through that process over time.
Emmitt Mitchell is President of the Moody Center. The Moody Center’s work is focused on three broad areas: evangelism, education, and Christian entrepreneurship. Emmitt leads with strategic vision and oversight, helping the Moody Center to realize its vision of equipping and inspiring today’s ministry leaders to become more effective through innovation and continuous learning.
Emmitt is a long-time Kansas City businessman with significant experience in banking, real estate and the automobile industry. He owned and operated three automobile dealerships in the Kansas City area, Mitchell Oldsmobile, Mitchell Cadillac Inc. and Mitchell Lincoln Mercury Inc.
Emmitt has served the Kansas City community in many positions ranging from Chairman of Urban Youth Leader, and Senior Pastor of Victory Temple Christian Life Center to serving as Vice- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce.
Emmitt is a founding Board member of the Servant Foundation, recently renamed The Signatry: A Global Christian Foundation. The Signatry has facilitated charitable contributions of almost $3 billion dollars to Christian nonprofits and ministries worldwide since 2000
In this podcast, Don and Brad discuss the situation in Chicago with Jussie Smollett and his alleged attack.
Don and Brad talk about their history, experiences and inspiration for starting the podcast.