Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus To A Changing Culture: Recent Episodes
Allyson Tanksley
A survey was done in 2019 with more than 2,200 Gen Z Americans (those born between 1997 - 2012) and found that 45% rarely or never attend church while just 1 in 4 report attending weekly or more. Only 4% of Gen Z believes in a biblical worldview, while atheism is on the rise with this generation. Those are not encouraging statistics. That’s why Talking Truth, a Christian apologetics podcast is here, to bring Jesus to a changing culture. This podcast is gearing towards teens in todays world. You can find new episodes every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com
This summer marks my first year of having a phone. In this episode, I talk about 3 different things that I have come to realize since owning one. Let me know what you have learned as well, and what you think about this episode! Thanks for listening to Talking Truth! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 2024 minutes of content: 328 minutes & 36 seconds--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In today’s episode, we look at the last remaining point in Allen Webster’s tract on how we can know that the Bible is true! Not only do all 4 of these reasons provide sufficient evidence to believe in the Bible, but all 4 make it impossible! We can be confident that the Bible really is God’s inspired word, and that it is true for all of us today.
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In this episode of my four part mini series, we look at the fact that the manuscripts of the Bible were put through many tests to determine their accuracy. The Bible passed all of them! Thanks for listening in, and leave any questions you have!
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This episode is the second of a four part mini series of reasons that we can trust the Bible and note its accuracy. We know that the Bible is true and will be relevant forever because God has said so throughout all of time. Today we have seen that the earliest copies ever found of the Bible are the same as the modern copies we have today. Thanks for listening in!
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This episode starts a mini series that will happen this week on Talking Truth. We will be studying a track by Allen Webster and looking at 4 different reasons to why we can believe that the Bible is true. Thanks for listening in!
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In this episode, we look at a track written by Allen Webster that is titled “Was Joan of Arc Really Noah’s Wife?” It talks about how there are many people who are misunderstood on what the Bible teaches, and we go over 5 of the reasons why. Why are there so many divisions and misunderstanding on what the Bible teaches? Some believe the Bible is impossible to understand. Some simply do not want to invest in reading and studying it. Some do not know how to rightly divide it. Others maybe do not make time to study it in their daily lives. We’ll look at all of these ideas and more, in this episode of Talking Truth. I hope you have an awesome day, and come back every single day this week for a new episode! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 371 2024 minutes of content: 298 minutes & 37 seconds--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at Samson’s wife and how she met him, lived, and died. Thanks for listening to this episode, and come back next week for some special surprises!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
This episode is where I discuss the questions that I was given in my q&a form. I answer 2 questions here, and I will be dedicating and entire episode in the near future to the last question I received. Thanks for listening to Talking Truth!
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In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at a phrase that is commonly attributed to the Bible, but is actually not found in it. The phrase is, “money is the root of all evil”. But is that really what the Bible says, or is it a misunderstanding of 1st Timothy 6:10? Find out in this episode of Buried Treasure! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Just as we in America celebrated Memorial Day yesterday to honor and remember those who have passed away during their service to our Country, Christians have a special time every first day of the week (Sunday) that they remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and all the things He went through for us. Just as the brave soldiers who have died did, Jesus died for us so that we can have a chance at something better. A chance to obey the gospel and spend the rest of eternity in Heaven with Him. What a great sacrifice! Do you honor and remember Jesus’ sacrifice on the first day of the week? The Lord’s day (Sunday), is our Christian Memorial Day. Thank you for listening to this weeks episode of Talking Truth! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we are resuming our Buried Treasure series and we are looking at the case of Cain and the mystery of where his wife came from. What do you think? Listen to this episode in order to find out what conclusions people draw, and then let’s look at the Bible together and see what it says about this mystery! Click on this link to watch the Apologetics Press video I mentioned today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALm-_Gp6ztg Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and please make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another episode, and don’t forget that every Thursday an episode of my 2024 series, Buried Treasures, is dropped! Thank you for listening, and below I’ll link the Google forms where you can submit your topic or questions for the big Q&A episode that will be released 6/4! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-8XgT0aUmI9jF6ZSx3JyNu_JiP4aLSTx462szI0M5csCROw/viewform 2024 total podcast episode plays: 2024 minutes of content: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this final installment of my instrumental music series, we talk about 5 more arguments used in favor of instrumental music during worship and how to refute them! I hope you have enjoyed this series, and I’d encourage you to check out parts 1 & 2, as well as my Lads To Leaders Debate where the whole theme was on this topic. Thank you for listening, and below I’ll link the Google forms where you can submit your topic or questions for the big Q&A episode that will be released 6/4! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe-8XgT0aUmI9jF6ZSx3JyNu_JiP4aLSTx462szI0M5csCROw/viewform--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode we look at Psalm 137:9, a verse in the Bible that is often used in the wrong way, and that is why I decided to make it a part of this series! It is often used by atheists to disprove the God of the Bible, but it does not in any way! Thank you for listening to this episode, and make sure to come back Tuesday for another! Check out the Apologetics Press video here! https://apologeticspress.org/video/did-god-encourage-dashing-babies-against-rocks/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we are continuing our look at common arguments used in favor of instrumental music in worship towards God. Make sure to check out last week’s episode where we go over a few of the biggest arguments for it! Talking Truth comes out every Tuesday, and don’t forget every Thursday as well for an episode of Buried Treasure, this year’s podcast series! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Hello there, and welcome to Talking Truth! Today’s episode is a part of my 2024 podcast series, Buried Treasure! In this episode, we look at the story of Lazarus’ resurrection, as well as the next chapter where he is wanted dead by the chief priests. I think many know the story of Lazarus, but how many know that he was wanted dead? He was wanted dead because He was living proof of the great power of Jesus, and many were coming to know Jesus and believe in Him because of Lazarus’ resurrection! As I mentioned in this podcast, check out this podcast episode I did last year about Lazarus’ resurrection and the timing of God! It’s one of my favorites! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zeWI8Oyto8oyVXqRK5ljH?si=q8wvrq4BRDm4tVrVsGZxOw Thank you for listening to this episode of Buried Treasure, and make sure to come back next Thursday for another episode in this series. Regular weekday episodes of Talking Truth are dropped every Tuesday! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we are going over some common arguments that are used in favor of instrumental music during worship. I have some prepared rebuttals in this episode that can be helpful to know when faced with these specific arguments. There will most likely be multiple parts of this episode, considering I had many rebuttals prepared for our debate. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and please make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another episode, and don’t forget that every Thursday an episode of my 2024 series, Buried Treasures, is dropped! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 214 2024 minutes of content: 201 minutes & 50 seconds --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at Roald Dahl, an author whose children’s books were revised because people saw them as having offensive or sensitive wording and language. We also look at Thomas Jefferson and how he created his own Bible by cutting out pages and leaving out any mention of miracles, Jesus’ divinity, or the resurrection. All this goes to show that sometimes people like to add or remove words from things they do not like. Do people today do that to the Bible? Do we? Listen to this episode of Talking Truth as we look at what the Bible says about this. Thank you for listening to Talking Truth, and make sure to come back every Tuesday for a new episode, and also every Thursday for a special episode that is a part of my 2024 podcast series, Buried Treasure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Buried Treasures, the 2024 series for my podcast, Talking Truth! In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at Luke 18:1-8, which is a parable that Jesus gives the disciples about prayer and not losing heart. Jesus teaches them this lesson by using the parable of a widow and an unjust judge, who finally allows the woman her wish, because of her persistence to keep coming to him. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back next week on Thursday for another episode of Buried Treasure! My regular weekday episodes are released every Tuesday! Thank you for listening to Talking Truth! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! This episode contains my speech that I gave at the 2024 Lads To Leaders convention. This is not a recording of my actual speech presentation, but a recording I did after coming back from the convention. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back on Thursday for an episode of Buried Treasure, this year’s podcast series! If you would like another biblical resource to add to your collection, check out AddedSouls, a website by our friends mentioned in this episode! https://www.addedsouls.com/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to an episode of Buried Treasure! Buried Treasure is my special series for this year where we try and find Bible characters or events that aren’t talked about very much or are not as commonly known as others. In this episode of Buried Treasure, we look at a man names Gehazi in 2 Kings and the story of his greed and relationship with Elisha. Thank you for listening, and make sure to come back Tuesday for another episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Hello everyone and welcome to Talking Truth! This episode of Talking Truth is a very special one, because I got to talk to Emily Hatfield and ask her some questions about the Lads To Leaders program and also the theme for this year, which was “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ” (Romans 1:16). Emily Hatfield is the host of her own podcast, Wifey Wednesdays, and she also plays a role at The Light Network. The Light Network is a platform of multiple podcasts that aim to encourage Christians and spread the gospel! A big thanks to The Light Network for having their professional podcast equipment set up at L2L for others to use, and thank you to Emily Hatfield for her time and effort in answering these questions! Wifey Wednesdays: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AgyzINx574wlLUCB11Us4?si=nU8BS_nXSr-VGvyC3xEkuA The Light Network: https://open.spotify.com/show/0z1lr1hI2jR5o5YH8uhyVQ?si=YKfSE9AJT0a5-aYNTblnrw 2024 total podcast episode plays: 167 2024 minutes of content: 156 minutes and 31 seconds --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
A major question asked in the Church is whether or not the Bible gives us the authorization to use instrumental music in worship towards God. Because of this, the proposition for Lads To Leader’s 2024 debate was “The use of instrumental music in the worship of God by His Church is not authorized by His word.” With the permission of my debate partner and the other team, they allowed me to record the first half of our debate. In this portion of our debate, my partner and I are on the affirmative side, which means we believe that the Bible does not authorize instrumental music in worship. Later on that day however, we had to switch sides and argue that the Bible does allow instrumental music in worship. Because of this, we had to argue for one side in which we believe, and one side that we did not believe at all. We had to look at both sides of the argument and learn how to argue for them both. So the opposition in this debate do not believe musical instruments are authorized for worship, but in this debate it was their turn to be on the negative side and argue against the proposition. The first affirmative constructive was done by my partner, Madeline. Then there was the first negative constructive, second affirmative speech (mine!), and then a second negative speech. Then we were given 5 minutes to put together our rebuttals and 3 minutes to present them and defend our case. The rebuttals begin around the 19 minute 38 seconds mark. Thank you for listening to this portion of our debate, and I hope you can see how important it is to study both sides of an issue. When you do, you can see where other people are getting their own answers from and you can see how to defend your own, but it also makes you more confident in what you believe and in what the Bible teaches. 1 Peter 3:15 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at 4 different dishonest ways that abortion is argued for. Thank you for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and if you would like to learn more about stand to reason, see link below. :) https://www.str.org/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we look at the S.L.E.D. test, which is a quick and easy argument to remember when we are faced with the argument that a human in the womb is not a person worthy of love or equal value as someone outside of the womb. Thank you for listening to this episode, and if you want to read a little bit more about this argument, here is an article from Stand To Reason, which gives great illustrations and even more information on this subject. https://www.str.org/w/the-sled-test--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode, we look at a book that claims the Bible teaches that Jesus was baptized for the forgiveness of His sins. Does the Bible teach that? Does the Bible tell us that Jesus had sins? Find out on this episode of Talking Truth! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I interview my brother Parker with 13 questions after turning 13 just a couple days ago. This is a little different than my normal podcast format, but I hope you all enjoy it just the same! Thanks for listening, and make sure to tune in later for the continuation of this year’s series, Buried Treasure! 2024 total podcast episode plays: 85 2024 minutes of content: 73 minutes and 28 seconds --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode, I’m referencing a devotional and bulletin article that my dad wrote a couple months ago last year. We talk about how we as God’s children are expected when to know to “cover our eyes” from evil and the temptations of the world. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In today’s episode, I talk to you guys about a speech that I read a while ago and what I learned from it. While many people go throughout their life with no hope for an eternal future, Christians who have been found faithful have the hope of Heaven and an eternity filled with love, hope, and worship of the Lord. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and please make sure to come back Thursday for another episode that will be a continuation of our current 2024 series, Buried Treasure. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode, we look at the question, “does the Bible teach us how to joke?” and see if Christian’s should participate in crude or hurtful joking. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Hello everyone, and welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, I bring back our returning guest, my biology textbook! We define what mutualism is and look at some real world examples that prove the idea of macroevolution to be wrong. Thank you for listening to today’s episode and make sure to come back Thursday when we continue our new series, Buried Treasure! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
This podcast episode is my submission for Lads To Leader’s Mass Communications. It will be sent in to be reviewed side by side with other 10th grade submissions. Then at the lads to leader convention, the top 3 in each grade will be recognized. I hope you enjoy this episode, as it’s not Buried Treasure, but we will continue that next week! Here is my description of the episode! If you follow Jesus in 2024, then you are countercultural. Today we live in a world that has disassociated from Jesus and the scriptures. We live in a culture where christians are maybe seen as “old fashioned” or “peculiar” for following Jesus. But Jesus has called us to a higher standard, one that we have been given by our Lord to avoid the sinful downfall all around us. We are not called to be a part of the majority of people, but to be a part of God’s people. We are called to be followers of Christ, even if that makes us go against the majority. The world preaches for us to live for ourselves, but Jesus tells us to follow Him. The world tells us that we have no master, but the Bible teaches us to follow Jesus so that we may have eternal life. Finally, the world deceives us and tells us that sin is accepted as the new normal, while Jesus teaches that sin is death and should never be excused. Jesus and His teachings have always been relevant, and they always will be. Booker T. Washington famously said, “A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right and evil doesn’t become good just because it's accepted by a majority. Following God may be countercultural for us today, but following man or ourselves will not lead to an eternal salvation we want. 2024 total podcast episode plays: 37 2024 minutes of content: 31 minutes & 18 seconds--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
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Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I’m continuing this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! In this episode, we look at the the account recorded in Numbers 22:22-35 of a man named Baalam, an angel of the Lord, and a talking donkey. Thanks for listening to this episode, and please continue to listen to and share this podcast with those you think might be interested! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In Today’s episode, we take a look at the fruit of the spirit and how the Bible describes them. We also talk about how when we become a part of Christ, we are supposed to put away our own fleshly desires and passions to follow Him. After all, if we live by the Spirit, shouldn’t we follow the Spirit? Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back Thursday to continue Buried Treasure, and next Tuesday as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! Today I begin this year’s series that I call Buried Treasures! We will be digging up forgotten or untold stories of the Bible that maybe not a lot know about! Make sure to come back on Tuesdays and Thursdays for new episodes every week! Also, a special shout-out to those who helped me get to 1,000 plays before the end of the year! You went beyond, and as of January 3rd, I have 1,025 plays! Thanks again, and enjoy this episode of Buried Treasure! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Sin often looks quick, easy, and fun. But is it really? In this episode, we look at 3 examples of this: 1 recent example and 2 straight from the Bible. Sin may look fun and inviting at first, but soon the real consequences and lies will shine through. Thanks for listening to this episode, and make sure to come back for another! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Today I talk about something that I saw last week that has to do with the rising popularity of modern romance books that contain pornographic or explicit material. I talk about how these books can cause us to be a stumbling block to ourselves or a stumbling block to others. I also talk about how these types of books do the opposite of honoring God, they dishonor Him and distort what His intentions were from the beginning of time. I actually had to redo this episode a second time because the first time I made it it would not let me upload it at all and that’s never happened before. I hope this causes you to stop and think about the things that you read, watch, and listen to, especially Christians. Thanks for listening to this episode and make sure to come back for another. Lots of things planned for 2024!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
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Hello everyone! In today’s episode, I continue a little series I started back in August where I used some of the information and rebuttals I put together for the Lads to Leaders debate from April. Today I am just continuing that and giving you more ammo to fight off the big lie that has taken over our world that babies in the womb are not alive and do not matter. But plot twist.. they do! Also, if you stick to the end, enjoy the end of year statistics where I talk a little bit about how much my podcast has grown and how I hope 2024 will be an even better year full of bigger and better things! Thanks for listening, and make sure to come back for more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this week’s episode, I used a House to House/ Heart to Heart track as the inspiration for this episode. Is one church truly as good as another? Does it matter where I go to church for me to be saved? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Every single day, the world is urging Christians to give up their faith and conform to the world. Biden and the Biden Administration are trying to ban Christian families and those with Christian beliefs from being able to adopt and foster kids. All because they do not accept the LGBTQ worldview. In this episode I read an article that was done on this, and we look at how the world is wanting Christians to conform every single day to give up their rights. Thanks for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to come back next week for another! Here is the article: https://www.lifenews.com/2023/11/28/joe-biden-wants-to-ban-christian-families-from-adopting-children-in-foster-care/--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Gossip is a big problem in today’s culture and it has become part of the normal, even for Christians. Listen to this episode to see some of the bad effects that gossip can have on people and the church, and some Bible verses that warn us not to participate in gossip and talking bad about anyone, especially our brothers and sisters in Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
We often are told to go to Siri, Google, or any other platform on the internet to find answers to our problems. But why aren’t we going to the Bible for our spiritual ones? Why not look at what was actually inspired by God, instead of looking for spiritual life or death answers somewhere that endless opinions and claims are made? Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of Talking Truth! I hope you enjoyed this episode and make sure to come back next week for another!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this episode, we are continuing our Women of the Bible series. This week we are looking at Naomi, and the drastic difference we see in her at the beginning and end of the book of Ruth. I hope you enjoyed this episode, and make sure to come back next week for another! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Our influence can have a very big impact on so many people in so many different ways. In this episode, we talk about many things relating to our influence, and even look at some Bible verses regarding the topic. Thanks for listening to this episode of Talking Truth, and make sure to come back next week for another! Sorry for the background noise about halfway through!!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Join me this week on Talking Truth as we continue our women of the Bible series. Today we talk about Sarah, and we come to the conclusion that God will always be faithful with the things He has promised His people. Thanks for listening to this episode, and make sure to check out previous ones while you wait for the next one! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode, I go over a couple of podcasts similar to my own. Make sure to check them out if you enjoy listening to podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
Welcome back to Talking Truth! I decided to take a little bit of a break from podcasting, but I’m back and ready to continue! In this weeks episode, we look at Mary, the mother of Jesus and what we can learn from her story, specifically about the foretelling of Jesus’ birth. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back next week for another. I may be randomly dropping episodes out as well, just to get back on track with my podcast goal of the year, which was to release one episode for every week of the year (52). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode, we look at just one example of how the Bible and science come together. Just one more reason on how science works for God, not against Him! Until next week!
Welcome to Talking Truth as we continue our women of the Bible series! In this weeks’s episode, we look at Lydia in Acts 16 and we take just a few minutes to see what we can learn and observe from her story. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back for the next one! Also, as I mentioned in the episode, if you are going to polishing the pulpit this week, let me know! Until next time!
The Bible clearly teaches that life is sacred and begins at conception. Make sure to listen to this episode of Talking Truth so that you can follow along with what the Bible says about this topic. Come back next week for another episode!
Listen to Talking Truth for just a few minutes as we discuss the parable of the lost coin in Luke 15. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode, and make sure to come back next week for another. I hope you have an awesome week!
World English Institute is a great evangelism tool where you can “be a missionary from your kitchen table.” You help to teach people from all around the globe the rules of English writing and grammar, while teaching them the gospel and the Bible. If you’re interested in being a teacher for them, here is their website: https://www.worldenglishinstitute.org/
In this weeks episode of the women of the Bible series, we look at the medium of En-dor, who is found in 1 Samuel 28. Sometimes she is also called the witch of En-dor, or the woman physic. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode and make sure to come back next week for another!
In this episode, we discuss wether the idea of “once saved, always saved” is in the Bible. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode and make sure to come back next week for another!
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this weeks episode, we are continuing our women of the Bible study. In this episode, we look at Queen Vashti from Esther 1, and what we can learn from her. Make sure to come back next week for another episode of Talking Truth!
As June, which has become to many “Pride Month” comes to an end, we look at how the Christian should view this month and what the Bible says about it. Make sure to come back next week, and also check out the numerous episodes of Talking Truth that have been released today! Until next time! Here is the link to my father’s devotional on the same topic as this episode ( that I took his points from): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0VxWCOwnrZVgKcI6aevP9w?si=b9kvJ8DuTXu-00-NodFaTA
In today’s episode of Talking Truth, we look at the Queen of Sheba in 2 Chronicles and what we can learn from her on her visit to Solomon. Make sure to check out previous episodes and watch out for new ones! I hope you have an awesome week!
2 weeks ago, I got to go to a Church camp in Knoxville Tennessee. At Leadership camp, we learned about various topics such as transgenderism, worldliness, new ageism, and many other topics of discussion that are quite popular all over the world today. Throughout the week, we also had to write a 8-10 minute speech while taking these leadership classes. We worked on how to give speeches, how to write speeches, how to speak confidently in front of people, how to song lead, or say prayers. The boys learned how to do these things by participating in the next Sunday’s worship service, and the girls at the camp (including myself), got to either say a speech during a ladies Bible class, or teach a K-5 Bible class. This is my speech that I worked on throughout the week, and I got the opportunity to be one of the 4 girls that presented speeches during the ladies Bible class. I hope you enjoyed this lesson, and if you ever need a camp recommendation near Knoxville, I would totally recommend Southeast Leadership Camp, which is put on by The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies and the Karns Church of Christ.
Welcome back to Talking Truth! I have been away for quite some time so be prepared for a bunch of episodes to be released throughout this week! In today’s episode, we are continuing the women of the Bible series by looking at not one, but two women. Their names are Lois and Eunice, Timothy’s mother and grandmother. We look at why they taught Timothy the Scriptures from an early age, and how that helped him in his own ministry and when he helped Paul.
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this week’s episode, I show you a quick and fun way to remember the gospel plan of salvation for whenever you need it, wether for yourself or for showing it to somebody in order to teach them the gospel. It is really easy and quick to learn and could be a great tool for you! Make sure to come back next week for another episode, and I hope you have an awesome day!
In this week’s episode of Talking Truth, we continue our women of the Bible series by looking at Jochebed and seeing what we can learn from her in Exodus 2. Make sure to come back next week for another episode, and remember the women of the Bible series is every other week!
This week’s episode is a recording of my speech that I gave at Lads to Leaders this month. The theme for this year’s convention was “Rise up and Build”, so that is what all the speeches were centered around this year. Thanks for listening and make sure to come back next week for another episode!
In today’s Talking Truth episode, we are continuing our women of the Bible series. In this episode we will look at Job’s wife and what she said. Thank you for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another! :)
This past week, I got to participate in a debate at lads to leaders. The proposition ( or topic) of this debate was “scripture teaches that life is sacred and begins at conception”. During the debate, I had to argue for both sides of the argument. In the first half of the debate I was for the proposition and in the next half of the debate, I was against it. In the debate, the first two speeches are each around 5 minutes long and these are called constructive speeches. In this time we gave our proofs and evidences for our case. Then we were given a 5 minute break to write a rebuttal against the other person’s speech. In the rebuttal we had 3 minutes to defend our own side against what the other person had said. I really enjoyed doing this and I hope to do more debates at lads in the future! My affirmative speech: 0:00 Opponent’s negative speech: 4:44 5 minute break for rebuttal preparation Opponent’s rebuttal: 9:47 My rebuttal: 11:12 NEXT DEBATE (I switched positions here) Opponent’s affirmative speech: 13:43 My negative speech: 18:45 5 minute break for rebuttal preparation My rebuttal: 22:23 Opponents rebuttal: 24:57
In this week’s episode of talking truth, we look at Dorcas and her characteristics and the big impact she left on the people who lived in Joppa
In this week’s episode or Talking Truth, we look at John 11 and the story of Lazarus. I also discuss God’s timing and how he uses it to bring people closer to Him. Make sure to come back next week for another episode of this podcast!
In today’s episode, we look at the story of Lot’s wife. Her name is never mentioned in the scriptures. We look at what happened to her, what we can learn from it, and written evidences for the pillar of salt outside of the Bible. Thank you for listening to this episode and make sure to come back next Tuesday for another!
Welcome to Talking Truth! Thank you for listening to this episode and make sure to come back next week where we will continue the women of the Bible series!
Welcome to Talking Truth! This episode is about the Samaritan woman in John 4. While there are many things we can learn from this story as a whole, we will look at one thing specifically that the woman does. Make sure to come back next week on Tuesday for another podcast episode to be released.
Welcome to Talking Truth! In this weeks episode we talk about race and the color of skin and how under God we are all the same and special to him!
Welcome to Talking Truth! As we continue our women of the Bible series, this week we’re looking at Sapphira from Acts 5
This episode is being posted at this time to make up for a missing week’s episode. I’m trying to make sure that I post 52 episodes for every week of the year but I got behind one week so that is why a episode is being released today. Make sure to come back on Tuesday around 4:30 for a new episode of the women of the Bible series!
This week we discuss Queen Jezebel and how she misused the influence and power that she had with her people. Make sure to come back on Tuesdays around 4:30!
Make sure to come back next week as we continue the Women Of The Bible series at 5:30 p.m.!
Be careful with whom you associate. Be mindful of who you let influence you; the world or the Lord. Befriending the world disqualifies you from befriending Jesus at the same time. We cannot have both. So we must make sure that we will not be held guilty, even guilty of association……. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for another episode of talking truth!
Welcome to Talking Truth! This episode kicks off the new year of the podcast as we begin a new series, women of the Bible. This week we talk about Esther and her story. Make sure to come back next week in order to hear another episode at 5:30 p.m.!
“ We see that our hands are empty and cry out for our lack, when we should see that we have hands and kneel in gratitude.” - S.D.Smith
The church is often called unloving because it refuses to accept and tolerate what is loved and accepted by the world. This I think is going to be my podcast episode I will use for lads to leaders mass communications.
Have you ever read something or listened to someone talk about something in the Bible that was totally wrong? That is called twisting the Bible, and the Bible actually talks about that. It is very important that when it comes to people citing or quoting the Bible that we follow up with it and make sure that they are correctly quoting the Bible and what it says.
Ever wondered what the great commission is that is spoken about in Matthew 28:19-20? Listen to this episode of talking truth to find out!
What should we call the person who delivers the sermon? Preacher, pastor, reverend, father, or what? Find out in this week’s episode of talking truth!
The people we call our friends and buddies have an influence on us, whether good or bad. It really does matter who we hang out with, and who we choose to stay away from. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 for another episode of Talking Truth!
Hear - Romans 10:17 Believe - John 3:16 Repent - Luke 13:3 Confess - Romans 10:10 Be Immersed - 1 Peter 3:21 Live Faithfully Until Death - 1 Timothy 3:14-15 For the next 2 weeks there will be no episodes posted. I’ll be taking a break Tuesday and the week after that I’ll be at Polishing The Pulpit! Come back after for another episode!
This past week I got to participate in American Missions Campaign, a week long campaign where we door knocked in Knoxville Tennessee. Make sure to listen into this episode to see what happened! AMC videos here! Check out their livestream section: https://karnscoc.org/
Is there really a difference between mercy and grace? Are you wanting to know it for yourself or would like to know how to explain it to others? Then make sure to listen to this week’s episode. Come back next week at 5:30 for another!
I’m back! In this episode, you get to hear my speech I had to write for a church camp in Knoxville, Tennessee. We had a specific group of topics to choose from and I chose prayer! I hope you enjoy this episode and make sure to come back on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for another! Next week there will be no episode released. Make sure to leave some ideas for future episodes!
Have you ever doubted the accuracy of the Bible? Do you want to learn of more proof FOR the Bible’s accuracy? Make sure to listen to this episode as we put the Bible through the Bibliographic test, the third and final test to determine it’s accuracy and trustworthiness. Make sure to answer the poll question after you finish the episode! The question is always based off of something I talked about in the weeks episode. Good luck! Also, make sure to come back on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. for another episode! There will be no episodes for the next 3 weeks. This week I’ve been getting over being sick and the next two weeks I will be attending two Church camps. Stay safe and I hope your summer has a good start! :) Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com
Do you believe that the Bible has no outside sources proving it true? Or do you want to know of some outside sources in order to share with others? The External test, the second test we are putting the Bible through is to see if it is historically accurate. The external test looks at whether our document of interest contradicts with historical data already proven to be historically accurate. Did it pass? Also, at the end of every episode, make sure to answer the poll that is available on Spotify! The question each week will be based off of something I said during the episode. Good luck!!! Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. for another episode. Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com
Do you happen to believe the Bible isn’t real because of certain “contradictions” found in it? Or maybe you would like to know how to prove these verses are complementary, not contradictory? Then make sure to listen through this episode as we put the Bible through the internal test. Did it pass? Make sure to come back every week on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m for another episode. Contact: tanksleyallyk@gmail.com
Welcome to Talking Truth, a podcast focused on sharing and teaching Christian Apologetics to teens. In this episode, we go over a basic introduction as to what Apologetics means and why we should be able to defend the Bible. Make sure to come back on Tuesday’s 5:30 P.M. Next week there will be no episode.
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“We have to keep loving what’s on the other side of this fight, and that will have to make us brave.” Thanks for listening to this weeks episode of talking truth, and next week there will not be an episode published. Make sure to come back the week after though!
As we resume our series, today we’ll look at verses telling us why it’s so important that we attend church. We look at what we are called to do when we are together, and whether it’s okay to stay home from worship on Sunday to get that extra nap in or finish the big football game. If someone else who didn’t have access to what you have was put in your place, what do you think they would do? Thanks for listening to this weeks podcast episode, and make sure to come back next week at 5:30 pm for another! Leave a voice message here: https://anchor.fm/allyson-tanksley/message
In this episode of Talking Truth, I discuss the idea of our creation. Was it all from a Big Bang? A coincidence? Or was it designed by someone exactly for us? Find out in this episode of talking truth! Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm! Here is the link to the poll if anyone is interested in it: https://news.gallup.com/poll/261680/americans-believe-creationism.aspx
Just like Harry Potter, Joshua was chosen for a role before he was even born. A role that would change his whole life for better of for worse. God chose Joshua for a reason, and today I’m discussing 3 of the biggest reasons as to why God picked Joshua out of many others. He had qualities that made him different than everyone else and I wanted to know why. So, if you too want to find out what made him Moses’s successor, listen to this episode of Talking Truth and make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm for another!
One of the best things about the Bible is that it has encouragement for when things are going good as well as when things are going bad. There is somewhere in the Bible you can go for anything! In this episode we talk about verses that we can look at when things are going good in life. Make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm for another episode!
A common question from the atheist to prove the Christian wrong is this: “If there is a God, why is there evil in the world? Wouldn’t the world be a good place if we had a God who you say loves us?” Many Christians when asked this are stumped because they don’t know how to respond. Listen to this episode of Talking Truth, and you can find out how this question from a nonbeliever can actually be used to prove God’s existence, not disprove it! If you’re interested in sermons with a wide variety of topics, check out trailtotelios: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Also, don’t mind the background noise too much. You might hear noisy siblings and washing machines! :) Thanks for listening to this weeks episode, and make sure to tune in next Tuesday at 5:30 pm as we return for part 2 of a series!
Welcome to Talking Truth! In today’s episode, we look at some verses that help us understand how we are not to take or add to the Bible, even if it feels like it would fix our problems. Find out as we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wide variety of topics and sermons, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Thanks for listening to this weeks episode, and make sure to come back next Tuesday at 5:30 pm!
This episode kicks off season 2! Each year will be a season, if that makes sense. In this episode, I start a series of verses you can go to in the Bible when dealing with specific problems. Today’s topic is verses to go to when the world seems enticing. What are we to do? Find out in this episode when we consult the book; the Bible! If you’re interested in sermons with a wider variety of topics, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Or, if you’d like to listen to another teenaged podcaster like me, check out Christ Daily! https://open.spotify.com/show/0kK8eFJK85i5EnHkjCyYW9?si=Qti0jZppTHyNEvrlGQArFQ Thanks for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to tune in next week for another!
In this episode, I talk about what happens after we die. Nothing? Reincarnation? Eternal life? Find out in this episode of Talking Truth. You can read along in this podcast with us in Luke 16: 19- 31 if you’d like. If you’re interested in some sermons with a wide variety of topics, check out trailtotelios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=7HofvRJYTvajtT54k2Xeng Or, if you’d like to listen to another teenaged podcaster, check out Christ Daily! https://open.spotify.com/show/0kK8eFJK85i5EnHkjCyYW9?si=Qti0jZppTHyNEvrlGQArFQ Thank you for listening to this weeks episode and make sure to come back next week for another! An article on the subject: https://apologeticspress.org/afterlife-and-the-bible-1478/
In this episode, I talk about the term coexisting and what it means when it comes to religions. We also talk a bit about postmodernism, and how some think it’s okay to believe what you believe, everyone has their own religion. That it doesn’t matter which one, they will all get you to heaven. Well, I’m here to show you that there is only one way to get to heaven, and if you’re thinking what I’m thinking, it starts on a straight and narrow path. Come back next week for another episode, and thanks for listening to this one! Also, thank you so much to those who helped with this episode, for answering my question and letting me add it here. If you’re interested in sermons with a more wide variety of topics, check out trailtoteleios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=vQNSD4BGT3yNvHnGfl_0WQ Also, if you’d like to listen to another teenage podcaster like me, check out Christ Daily! https://open.spotify.com/show/0kK8eFJK85i5EnHkjCyYW9?si=VlSqrYx2TBmTCNyjsgIPyg Have an awesome week! Also, I will be taking a break next Tuesday, because I will be traveling to visit family. Episodes will resume as normal after next Tuesday. See you then!
When in the face of danger, everyone reacts a certain way. Some run. Some stay. Some ignore it. Some step aside and let others take care of it. How about you? How do you handle danger when it arrives at your doorstep? Listen to this episode to see some of the reactions of men from the Bible, all who stayed to defend one final cause. If you’d like another podcast to listen to that has a wide range of subjects and topics, check out Trail To Teleios! https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=En9lWm0rStSESILyw9Y4qA Or, if you’d like to listen to another Bible podcast done by a teenager like me, check out Christ Daily! https://open.spotify.com/show/0kK8eFJK85i5EnHkjCyYW9?si=s1J-kC4jQsOE_6dRw0llcA
God takes care of the birds and the flowers. Today we talk about Thanksgiving, and how much more God has provided for us! If you’re interested in more topics and sermons, check out TrailToTeleios : https://open.spotify.com/show/4GBqSTe5uo8swuwKofuuD0?si=h6zHNbKMQBqDANBQ-3_9tA
We look at the young man in Matthew 19 who gave up his chance to follow Jesus because of worldly possessions.
In this episode of talking truth we look at people in the Bible who suffered hardships and how they dealt with them and how we can too.
Here we talk about three gates of gold that we can use to make sure the way we speak is not harmful to others.
What have you done to save the world today? Now by this I'm not assuming you have superhuman strength, or that you can shoot rays of light from your eyes. I’m talking about the things and opportunities we have every day to help, or ‘save’ somebody. When was the last time you held a door open for someone, or helped take care of something that wasn't your responsibility? In the Bible, there are numerous examples and verses of people helping each other, encouraging one another, and I guess you could say saving one another. Jesus also points out that it’s a good thing to help those in need. Like the good Samaritan, we should want to help others in their times of trouble, like we would want them to do for us. So, what have you done to save the world today?
In this weeks podcast episode, I interviewed my dad, Michael Tanksley, a preacher in Kentucky.
We know that gravity exists. We know that air exists. We have proof of those two things. Why then do some say that Christian’s have a blind faith? Do they? Find out in this episode!