The determinetruth Podcast

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Understanding Scripture and the role of the Church in the 21st Century. We will wrestle with the Kingdom of God, the mission of God’s people, and how this applies to the Church in the 21st Century

  1. Sep 28

    New Testament Wrap-up & Goodbye Vinnie

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com After four years of studying the New Testament together, we've reached the end of a remarkable journey—and a new chapter for the Determine Truth Podcast.   In this special episode, Rob and Vinnie reflect on their four-year overview of the New Testament, sharing what they've learned, how the study has shaped their understanding of Scripture, and what they hope listeners will take away from these conversations.   We also take time to celebrate the people who have made this journey so meaningful. Rob shares a special video featuring messages from several guests who have joined us over the years, including Michael Gorman, Darrell Bock, Gary Burge, Somer Ransom, Dave Shields, Jace Broadhurst, Gene Greene, and Danny Hall.   Vinnie also shares a special video message from NFL MVP and former Oakland Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon!   Finally, Vinnie signs off for the last time as the podcast's regular co-host. While he'll no longer be joining Rob each week, this isn't goodbye. Vinnie will return periodically for future conversations as Determine Truth continues its mission of equipping the Church to be the Church.   To everyone who has listened, watched, shared an episode, asked a question, or joined us along the way: thank you for being part of this journey. Four years. One New Testament. Countless conversations. And a continuing commitment to determining truth together. Subscribe to the Determine Truth Podcast as we continue exploring Scripture, theology, and what it means to faithfully follow Jesus. #DetermineTruth #NewTestament #BibleStudy #ChristianTheology #BiblePodcast   FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others. CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth. https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  2. Sep 21

    Can Christians Change Their Minds? Faith, Politics & Pursuing Truth

    Can Christians Change Their Minds? Faith, Politics & Pursuing Truth   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   Episode: Changing Your Mind, Pursuing Truth & Following Jesus     What happens when following Jesus requires you to reconsider something you've believed your entire life? Can Christians change their minds about theology, politics, biblical interpretation, or social issues without abandoning their faith? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Rob Dalrymple and Vinnie Angelo introduce a new interview series connected to the Faithful Resistance Community Network, a community of Christian scholars, pastors, and practitioners exploring how their understanding of Scripture and the gospel has shaped—and sometimes changed—their perspectives on the world. To begin the series, Vinnie interviews Rob about his own journey. Raised in a Southern Baptist environment, Rob grew up influenced by dispensationalism, rapture theology, Christian Zionism, and the emerging Religious Right. Over time, studying Scripture, teaching Revelation, engaging biblical scholarship, and traveling to Israel and Palestine challenged some of his earlier assumptions. Vinnie also shares how growing up within conservative Christian culture and consuming political talk radio shaped his early worldview—and how relationships with people outside his familiar community prompted him to reconsider some of those assumptions. Together, they explore what it means to pursue truth with humility, integrity, and a willingness to change.   Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple   FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others. CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601 Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth. https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets) 00:00 The Courage to Admit You're Wrong 00:17 Introduction 01:01 Introducing the Faithful Resistance Community Network 03:30 Why Christians Change Their Minds 05:18 A Christian Perspective Beyond Partisanship 06:45 What Core Convictions Shape Our Thinking? 07:10 Rob's Lifelong Pursuit of Truth 09:02 Why Admitting We're Wrong Requires Integrity 09:41 Jesus Christ as the Source of Truth 11:29 Challenging Our Own Beliefs 15:24 The Influences That Shaped Our Early Views 17:12 Dispensationalism, the Rapture & Christian Zionism 20:15 What Caused Rob's Theology to Change? 21:38 Studying Revelation Through Biblical Scholarship 23:39 Revelation, Empire & Political Power 24:31 Visiting Israel and Palestine 25:44 Vinnie's Conservative Christian Background 28:18 Learning from People Who Think Differently 30:47 Where Have Our Views Landed Today? 32:13 Applying the Christian Story to Contemporary Issues 34:11 Power, the Church & Political Allegiance 36:16 Can a Political Party Represent God's Kingdom? 38:54 Advice for Christians Afraid to Reconsider Their Beliefs 39:53 Repentance, Wisdom & Continuing to Grow 41:46 When Political Identity Becomes an Idol 46:34 Responding to Injustice Consistently 47:55 The Danger of "Us vs. Them" 49:02 Loving Our Neighbors and Our Enemies 50:00 Final Thoughts

  3. Sep 14

    1,2,3 John: Agape Love Is NOT Unconditional Love?

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What does it actually mean to “know” God? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob explore 1, 2, and 3 John—three fascinating New Testament writings centered on truth, love, obedience, fellowship, and what it means to genuinely know God. We begin with some important background questions. Did the Apostle John actually write 1, 2, and 3 John? Why is 1 John technically anonymous while 2 and 3 John identify their author simply as “the elder”? What was the Johannine community? And what can early Christian writers like Papias, Polycarp, and Ignatius tell us about the world in which these writings emerged? Then we turn to one of the most important themes in 1 John: knowledge. John repeatedly talks about knowing God—but the Greek text reveals something that can be easy to miss in English translations. The letter uses different Greek words for knowledge, including ginōskō and oida, as John connects what Christians know intellectually with what they have experienced and demonstrated through their lives. That leads to a challenging question: Can we really claim to know God if the way we live contradicts what we say we believe? For 1 John, knowing God is not merely possessing correct theological information. Knowing Christ produces a life characterized by obedience, righteousness, love for others, and participation in the life of the Christian community. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others. CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601 Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth. https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  4. Sep 7

    Jude: Remain in the Love of God

    Podcast Title:  Jude: Remain in the love of God & have mercy on those who are wavering   Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com The book of Jude is short—but it contains some of the strangest material in the New Testament. Why does Jude talk about rebellious angels? What does Genesis 6 have to do with his argument? Why does Michael the Archangel dispute with the devil over the body of Moses? And perhaps most surprisingly, why does Jude use traditions found in writings like 1 Enoch? In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, Rob and Vinnie explore Jude within the world of Second Temple Judaism and examine how ancient Jewish literature can help us understand this often-overlooked New Testament letter. We begin with the identity of Jude himself. Was he actually the brother of Jesus? That question leads us into an unexpected discussion about Jesus’ brothers, the perpetual virginity of Mary, and why Protestants should understand Catholic and Orthodox interpretations before dismissing them. Then we turn to Jude’s primary concern: false teachers who had entered the Christian community, distorted the grace of God, and used their theology to justify immoral behavior. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  5. Aug 31

    2 Peter: Beware of False Teachers

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com How do we recognize false teachers—and is false teaching only about getting our theology wrong? In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we explore 2 Peter and its urgent warning about false teachers within the church. While Christians often define false teaching primarily in terms of incorrect doctrine, 2 Peter pushes us further. Peter is deeply concerned with both what false teachers believe and the kind of lives their theology produces. We begin by looking at the close relationship between 2 Peter and Jude, including why scholars frequently study these two letters together and how both draw upon Jewish traditions and writings outside the Old Testament canon. Then we work through the major themes of 2 Peter: participating in the divine nature, growing in Christlike character, Peter's eyewitness testimony about Jesus, God's judgment, the return of Christ, and the destructive behavior of false teachers. Along the way, we discuss: Why 2 Peter and Jude are so closely connected What the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha are Why biblical writers sometimes reference writings outside Scripture The historical setting and authorship of 2 Peter Peter and Paul's deaths during the reign of Nero What it means to become “partakers of the divine nature” The Eastern Christian doctrine of theosis Why Christian knowledge must produce Christlike character How Peter identifies false teachers Why false teaching is about behavior as well as doctrine Genesis 6, the “sons of God,” the Nephilim, and fallen angels Why Peter insists that God's final judgment is real The return of Christ and the apparent delay of the Second Coming What 2 Peter means when it describes the world being judged by fire Why the future renewal of creation should change how Christians treat creation now Creation care, stewardship, and humanity's responsibility as God's image bearers Why our theology has real ethical consequences Peter's warning is particularly important for the modern church. Correct doctrine alone is not enough if our theology produces greed, exploitation, sexual immorality, injustice, or indifference toward others. Theology matters because what we believe ultimately shapes how we live. And according to 2 Peter, the Christian response to false teaching isn't merely having better arguments. Followers of Jesus are called to grow in moral excellence, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and—ultimately—love. Determined Truth exists to equip the church to be the church. Learn more and support the ministry at DeterminedTruth.com. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  6. Aug 24

    1 Peter #2: Suffer Well for the Sake of Christ

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   What does 1 Peter really teach about suffering, submission, and responding to people who treat us unfairly? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob continue their study of 1 Peter and explore Peter’s radical vision for Christian life in a hostile culture.   First Peter was written to followers of Jesus experiencing ridicule, slander, social pressure, and persecution. Rather than calling Christians to retaliation, Peter repeatedly points them toward the example of Jesus: live faithfully, refuse to return evil for evil, and respond in a way that demonstrates the character of Christ. But does that mean Christians should simply endure every form of suffering or remain in abusive and unhealthy environments? Vinnie and Rob examine the difference between faithfully enduring opposition and wrongly using Scripture to justify abuse.   They also tackle one of the most controversial passages in the New Testament: 1 Peter 3 and Peter’s instructions to wives and husbands. What did “submission” mean in the first-century Roman world? Is Peter reinforcing patriarchy—or giving Christian women a surprising degree of freedom and agency within a culture that severely limited their choices? And what does Peter mean when he tells men to honor women as fellow heirs of the grace of life?   The conversation also explores Peter’s description of Christians as a chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, and people of God, the relationship between Israel and the Church, Peter’s use of Old Testament imagery, the identity of “Babylon” at the end of 1 Peter, and the historical setting of the letter.   Ultimately, 1 Peter presents a deeply challenging vision of Christian discipleship: “Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead.” What would it look like for followers of Jesus to actually live that way when confronted by hostility, injustice, bullying, or opposition?   Join us as we continue exploring 1 Peter and what this ancient letter has to say to the Church today.   DetermineTruth exists to equip the Church to be the Church. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  7. Aug 16

    1 Peter #1: Overview (with Dr. Gene Green)

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com   https://faithfulresistance.com/   What if the Apostle Peter has played a far greater role in shaping Christian theology than many Christians realize?   New Testament scholar Dr. Gene Green joins the Determined Truth Podcast to explore the theology of Peter and the message of 1 Peter. Rather than seeing Peter merely as the impulsive disciple who denied Jesus and was later restored, Dr. Green argues that Peter deserves to be recovered as one of the foundational theological voices of the early church.   We explore Peter's possible influence behind the Gospel of Mark, his relationship to Paul, his leadership in the early church, and his crucial role in opening the gospel to the Gentiles.   Then we turn specifically to 1 Peter and its message for Christians facing suffering, exclusion, and social pressure. What did it mean for first-century Christians to abandon the religious expectations of their families and communities? How does Peter tell Christians to respond when they are marginalized or mistreated?   And what does Peter's vision of the church mean for us today?   Our conversation examines some difficult—and highly relevant—questions:   Why has Protestant theology often emphasized Paul while overlooking Peter? Was Peter a foundational source for early Christian theology? What does 1 Peter teach about suffering? Why are Christian identity and community so important to Peter? What does Peter mean by calling Christians a “royal priesthood” and “holy nation”? How should Christians understand the household instructions of 1 Peter 3? Does the Bible endorse hierarchical relationships between men and women? What can the church's rejection of slavery teach us about interpreting difficult biblical texts? What is the difference between Christian unity and uniformity? How should Christians respond to political power and cultural division? What does it mean for the church to confront evil by doing good?   Dr. Green argues that Peter presents a vision of the church that crosses ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender boundaries. Rather than pursuing domination or political power, Christians are called to become a community shaped by Christ, the cross, hospitality, love, and doing good—even toward those who oppose them.   As Dr. Green puts it, Peter may have been the “lost boy of Christian theology,” but when we look closely, we discover that he has been sitting at the head of the theological table all along.   Join us as we rediscover the Apostle Peter and ask what his theology means for the church today.   Determined Truth exists to equip the church to be the church. Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

  8. Aug 11

    James #3: Fulfilling the Royal Law

    Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com What does James mean when he says that “faith without works is dead”? Christians—particularly Protestants—have wrestled with James 2 for centuries. Paul says that a person is justified by faith apart from works, while James says that a person is “justified by works and not by faith alone.” Are Paul and James contradicting each other? In this final episode of our study of James, we examine faith, works, justice, and what it actually means to live as the people of God. We argue that James isn't giving Christians a checklist of good behavior. His vision is much larger. Humanity was created to bear God's image, and God's people are called to reflect his character by embodying the values of his kingdom—love, mercy, justice, and sacrificial concern for others. That leads us into some much harder questions. What happens when Christians affirm the correct doctrines but fail to pursue justice? Have some Protestant traditions so emphasized salvation “by faith alone” that good works have become practically optional? And what happens when Christians use labels like liberal, progressive, woke, or communist to dismiss an argument without actually engaging it? The conversation becomes particularly personal as Rob reflects on his recent trip to Israel and Palestine and describes wrestling with the evangelical tradition in which he was raised. We discuss political tribalism, “othering,” Christian support for violence, the danger of allowing political movements to disciple the church, and why shutting down disagreement can become cult-like thinking. Throughout the episode, we return to James's central challenge: Faith that never produces action is dead. We explore: Humanity as God's image bearers The kingdom of God and biblical justice Why caring for the poor is central to James The Sermon on the Mount and the theology of James Faith and works in James 2 Paul vs. James on justification What Paul means by “works of the law” Martin Luther's struggle with James Ephesians 2:8–10 and good works Antinomianism and “free grace” theology Jesus' teaching about knowing people by their fruit Justice, mercy, and faithfulness in Matthew 23 Christianity and political identity The danger of labeling people instead of engaging arguments Cult-like thinking within Christian communities Israel, Palestine, and Rob's recent experience in the region Why Christians must be willing to examine their own traditions James's definition of “pure and undefiled religion” James refuses to separate what Christians believe from how Christians live. The question isn't merely whether we claim faith. What kind of people is that faith producing? Vinnie Angelo & Rob Dalrymple     FOLLOW THE PODCAST Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).  Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.   CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God. You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com   SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.  Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601   Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.   https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)

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Understanding Scripture and the role of the Church in the 21st Century. We will wrestle with the Kingdom of God, the mission of God’s people, and how this applies to the Church in the 21st Century

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