Truth Be Told

Micah Gunn
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A theology and apologetics podcast born out of a love of God‘s word, a hope to find common ground with those who study it, and a desire to outline truth as the Bible tells it.

  1. 19h ago

    Don't Just Take Their (Our) Word For It: Testing Christian Influencers and Online Ministries

    Full disclosure: this is not an anti-Halloween episode. But a social media discussion about Halloween and the use of Titus 1:15 sparked a much bigger conversation about how we read and interpret Scripture and who we trust to do that for us. In this episode of Truth Be Told, we take a closer look at Paul’s words, “To the pure, all things are pure,” and examine what he was actually saying in context. We’ll touch on the debate surrounding Halloween, Christian freedom, and the danger of using Scripture to justify what we already want to believe. But more importantly, this episode is about biblical discernment. With Christian content creators and influencers more accessible than ever, it’s easy to accept someone’s interpretation simply because we respect them, agree with them, or see them gaining popularity. Even well-meaning, knowledgeable Christians can get Scripture wrong. That’s why we must be willing to think critically, question what we hear, and hold every teaching up to the Word of God—including mine. This isn’t an attack on the Lord’s Giant or Wes Huff, nor is it an attempt to convince you not to celebrate Halloween. It’s an encouragement to look beyond personalities and popular opinions and develop the discernment to study Scripture for yourself. Don’t just take someone’s word for it. Go back to Scripture. Examine the context. Test what you hear.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #TruthBeTold #BiblicalDiscernment #BibleStudy #Scripture #BiblicalContext #Christianity #ChristianInfluencers #theology #apologetics #hermeneutics #halloween #allsaintsday #holidays #trickortreat #HalloweenandChristianity #ChristianApologetics #Titus115 #StudyTheBible #TestEverything #SoundDoctrine #ChristianYouTube #HalloweenDebate #fyp #fypyoutube

  2. Oct 9

    How to Preach Repentance

    Repentance is an essential part of the Gospel message—but how we preach it matters. For many, the word repentance carries the weight of legalism, condemnation, or the idea that we must clean ourselves up before coming to Jesus. But is that what repentance really means? And how can we preach it faithfully without making it sound like we’re earning our salvation? In this episode, we explore why repentance is not about saving ourselves or becoming perfect before approaching Christ. It’s about recognizing that our own way leads to death, turning toward Jesus, and receiving the life He offers. We can’t earn our salvation, but we can respond to the One who makes it possible. We’ll also look at how the way we frame repentance can shape how people hear the Gospel. Is our message primarily, “Get right with God before it’s too late,” or is it, “Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand”? Jesus preached repentance as part of a much bigger announcement: the Kingdom of God has come near, and there is an invitation to become part of it. Rather than focusing only on the consequences of sin, what might happen if we emphasized the freedom, hope, and new life available through Christ? In this episode, we discuss: -Why repentance is an important part of the Gospel. -The difference between repentance and salvation by works. -Why we don’t have to make ourselves perfect before coming to Jesus. -The difference between preaching repentance through fear and preaching it as an invitation. -How we can communicate the seriousness of sin while still proclaiming the hope of the Kingdom. -What it means to turn away from our own way and toward the One who offers us living water. Repentance isn’t about earning your place in God’s family. It’s about turning toward the One who invites you in. What if we could preach repentance not simply as a warning of what’s coming, but as an invitation to what God has made available through Jesus? Let’s talk about it.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Repentance #PreachingTheGospel #KingdomOfGod #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTeaching #SalvationByGrace #GospelMessage #JesusChrist #GraceAndTruth #ChristianFaith #RepentAndBelieve #GoodNewsOfTheKingdom

  3. Oct 2

    Jean Valjean the Devil

    What does Jean Valjean from Les Misérables have to do with Satan? It sounds like a ridiculous question—but the connection hit me while I was thinking about one of my favorite scenes in the story: the priest giving Jean Valjean the candlesticks. Valjean steals from him. The priest responds with mercy. Not because Valjean deserves it, but because the priest is willing to suffer loss for the sake of someone who has wronged him. And that made me wonder: What does it mean to overcome evil with good when the enemy is truly evil? We’re commanded to love our enemies, forgive those who wrong us, refuse vengeance, and even do good to those who hurt us. Romans 12 says that by doing this, we “overcome evil with good.” But does that principle have anything to teach us about how we think about Satan himself? I’ve sometimes felt anger toward Satan. But, strangely, I’ve also felt something like pity. Not because I excuse his evil, but because I know what it’s like to desire something that ultimately leads to your own destruction. So is pity toward Satan ever appropriate? What would it mean to desire repentance even for an enemy who seems completely opposed to God? And if repentance is impossible for Satan, what does our refusal to become evil in response to evil accomplish? This episode is an exploration of mercy, judgment, repentance, spiritual warfare, and what it really means to overcome evil with good. Jean Valjean the Devil. It’s a strange title. But I think there’s a strange connection worth exploring.   #Christianity #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #Faith #JesusChrist #Bible #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianLiving #Theology #ChristianTheology #SpiritualWarfare #GoodVsEvil #OvercomingEvil #LoveYourEnemies #Forgiveness #Mercy #Repentance #Satan #TheDevil #Romans12 #LesMiserables #JeanValjean #VictorHugo #Gospel #ChristianFaith #FaithAndCulture #BibleStudy #ChristianThought #GodsMercy #jesus   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

  4. Sep 25

    The Paradox of Desire: Why Ecclesiastes Says It's Better to Never Be Born

    What if the Bible actually says that being dead—or even never being born—is better than being alive? In this episode, we dive into some of the most shocking words in Ecclesiastes, including Ecclesiastes 4:2–3 and 6:1–6, where Solomon describes the futility of life, human dissatisfaction, and even calls a stillborn child “better” than a person who cannot enjoy the blessings they’ve received. But is Solomon really saying that life itself is a curse? Or is he exposing something deeper about the human condition: our endless desire for more and our inability to find lasting satisfaction in the things of this world? We explore the paradox of Christian desire, surrender, prosperity, sacrifice, and faith through the story of Abraham and Isaac—and a powerful insight from Søren Kierkegaard’s Fear and Trembling: by faith, Abraham didn’t merely give up Isaac. He received him back. What happens when we stop making success, wealth, comfort, safety, or even our deepest desires the things we seek first—and instead pursue God above everything else? Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly #Ecclesiastes #BibleStudy #Christianity #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Kierkegaard #FearAndTrembling #BiblicalWisdom #Jesus #God #faithful #desire #christianparadox #Christian #JesusChrist #bible #biblical #biblestudy #Solomon #Quoheleth #theology #apologetics #ChristianLiving

  5. Sep 18

    Dinner Parties At the End of the World

    The end of the world is near. So what does Peter tell the church to do? Prepare for disaster? Get ready for persecution? Focus on doctrine? Brace yourself for martyrdom? No. Peter says, “Be hospitable.” In 1 Peter 4:9, Peter makes a striking connection between the nearness of “the end of all things” and something that can initially seem remarkably ordinary: loving one another and showing hospitality without grumbling. Why hospitality? The Greek word Peter uses carries the idea of being fond of guests. And in this passage, hospitality is clearly more than simply being polite, welcoming people into your home, or being a good host. Peter places it among the things the church must prioritize as it faces difficult times. Even if hospitality isn't your particular spiritual gift, you're not off the hook. Christians are still called to grow in love, generosity, welcome, and care for one another. Because when difficult times come, the bonds we build within Christian community matter. We need people who will bear with us, encourage us, provide for us when we're in need, and walk with us through suffering. The church isn't simply a gathering of individuals who share beliefs—it's a community whose relationships can help sustain and strengthen us when life gets hard. Peter's instruction forces us to rethink what biblical hospitality actually is. Maybe hospitality isn't merely a pleasant way of living. Maybe it's part of how God prepares His people to endure difficulty. If the end is near, Peter's answer isn't simply to prepare for what's coming. It's to prepare by loving the people around you. 📖 Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8–11 In this episode, we explore: -Why Peter connects “the end of all things” with hospitality -What 1 Peter 4:9 means by biblical hospitality -Why Christian hospitality is more than good manners -Whether hospitality has to be your spiritual gift -How strong church communities help us endure difficult seasons -Why loving, welcoming, and caring for one another may be spiritually significant preparation for hard times If this episode challenges or encourages you, subscribe, share it with someone in your church community, and let me know: What does genuine Christian hospitality look like in your life?   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #1Peter #EndTimes #ChristianHospitality #BiblicalHospitality #ChristianCommunity #ChurchCommunity #BibleStudy #ChristianLiving #SpiritualGifts #ChristianPodcast #faith #hospitality #1peter4 #theology #apologetics #christian #christianity #biblestudy #bible #biblical #JesusChrist #Jesus #God #fyp #fypyoutube

  6. Sep 11

    Abraham's Mistake That We All Make

    What if one of Abraham’s biggest mistakes reveals something about the way we treat other people? In Genesis 20, Abraham lies to Abimelech about Sarah because he assumes there is “no fear of God” in the place—and that assumption changes everything. At first glance, it’s easy to point the finger at Abraham. But when we look closer, his mistake may expose a tendency that many of us share: deciding what someone’s relationship with God looks like before we actually take the time to know them. Abimelech recognizes God as Lord. He understands that sin is wrong. God speaks to him in a dream. Does that make Abimelech a believer? A follower of God? No. But it does challenge Abraham’s assumption that he could simply write Abimelech off as someone who had no relationship with God whatsoever. In this episode, we explore Abraham’s lie, the fear of God, evangelism, judging someone’s spiritual condition, and the danger of assuming who will or won’t be receptive to the Gospel. We also tackle a difficult ethical question Christians have debated for centuries: Is it ever right to withhold or conceal the truth in order to protect someone's life? What about the classic example of hiding Jews from Nazis during the Holocaust? If someone comes to your door asking whether you are hiding people they intend to kill, are you obligated to tell them the truth? We’ll look at why that question is different from what Abraham did—and why the distinction matters. Abraham was trying to preserve his life, but he acted on an assumption. He never investigated Abimelech’s motives or relationship with God. He simply decided what kind of person Abimelech was and acted accordingly. And perhaps that is the part of Abraham’s mistake that we all make. How often do we assume someone won't listen to the Gospel? How often do we decide that someone is too far from God, too hostile, too uninterested, or too unlikely to respond—before we've even shared the truth with them? We are not called to be the judges of who is worthy of hearing the Gospel. We are called to preach the Gospel to every creature and make disciples of every nation. This episode challenges us to stop making assumptions about people's hearts and start trusting God with the results.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Abraham #Abimelech #Genesis20 #fearofGod #evangelism #Christianethics #thegreatcommission #God #Christian #Christianity #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #AbrahamandAbimelech #faith #hope #love #theology #apologetics #fyp #fypyoutube

  7. Sep 4

    Bible Study: Learning to Swim

    A lot of Christians struggle to study the Bible—not because they don't care about Scripture, but because Bible study can feel intimidating. We compare ourselves to the people around us. We wonder how often we're supposed to read, how much we're supposed to get out of it, or how deeply we're supposed to understand it. Maybe we've heard a pastor unpack a passage in a way that seems impossible to replicate. Maybe we've watched theologians explain biblical languages and complicated theology. Maybe we've looked at a friend's Bible covered in notes while ours is still practically empty. It can leave us feeling like we're standing at the edge of a massive ocean, convinced that if we're going to enter the water, we need to be ready for a deep dive. But before we learn to deep dive, we have to learn how to swim. In this episode, we talk about approaching the Bible as a place of exploration and discovery rather than something intimidating that we're afraid we won't understand. Scripture has been studied for thousands of years, but that doesn't mean we have nothing left to discover as we personally encounter God's Word. We'll walk through three questions designed to help us approach any passage of Scripture with greater confidence: 1. What do you notice, wonder about, or find interesting? Your questions, observations, and reactions matter. We all come to Scripture with different experiences and perspectives, and noticing what catches your attention can help you recognize that you have a valuable lens through which to read the Bible. 2. What does this teach you about God? Scripture tells us something about God's character, nature, work, desires, and relationship with humanity. Once we understand a passage in its proper context, we can ask why this is something God wants us to know. 3. What should change because of this Scripture? Bible study isn't meant to stay theoretical. How should this passage change the way we think, live, pray, interact with others, participate in our churches, or respond to the world around us? I originally developed these questions for a teen camp to help young people become more confident approaching their Bibles. But I've found that they're not just helpful for teenagers—they're helpful for all of us. To put them into practice, we'll finish the episode by opening to a random passage in Psalm 136 and working through these questions together, using a section of Scripture I've never explored before. You don't have to be a theologian to study the Bible. You don't need a Bible covered in notes. And you don't need to understand everything before you begin. You just need to get in the water.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #BibleStudy #BibleStudyTips #Christianity #ChristianLiving #Faith #ChristianFaith #GodsWord #Scripture #StudyTheBible #BibleReading #ReadingTheBible #ChristianDiscipleship #GrowingInFaith #FaithJourney #KnowingGod #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast #BiblePodcast #PodcastForChristians #Jesus #FollowingJesus #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianEncouragement #DailyBible #BibleTips #fyp #fypyoutube

  8. Aug 28

    Lessons From the Hrossa

    What do you do when you believe God’s promises—but they don’t feel true in your circumstances? What does it actually mean when Scripture tells us that “all things are possible” with God? I’ve grown up hearing verses like Matthew 19:26, Philippians 4:13, and 1 Corinthians 10:13—promises that God provides strength, makes a way of escape, and enables us to endure what we face. And yet, sometimes life doesn’t feel very possible. Sometimes we pray for deliverance, ask for strength, search for a way out—and still find ourselves standing in the middle of something we desperately wish we could escape. I have believed verses like these for my whole life. But there have been plenty of moments when I’ve prayed for strength, asked God for a way out, and genuinely wondered: What if I can’t do this? In this episode, we’ll wrestle with that tension and with the questions these verses have raised for me over the years. The turning point came unexpectedly through C.S. Lewis’s Out of the Silent Planet. As the book’s protagonist, Ransom, faces a terrifying situation he cannot escape, he comes to a simple realization: “It was necessary. And the necessary was always possible.” That sentence stopped me. Maybe part of the comfort of God’s promises isn’t that everything we want to be possible will suddenly become possible. Maybe it’s that everything God has determined is necessary can ultimately be endured, accomplished, or overcome—even when we cannot yet see how. Sometimes the way forward isn’t the way we wanted. Sometimes the “way of escape” isn’t escape from the situation at all, but the strength to walk through it. And sometimes what feels absolutely necessary to us may not actually be what God is asking of us. So what does it mean to trust that if something truly must be done, God will provide what is necessary to do it? This episode is less an answer than an honest wrestling—with Scripture, with suffering, with fear, and with the possibility that God’s promises may be deeper than the way we sometimes interpret them. If you’ve ever looked at “I can do all things through Christ” and thought, I know that’s true… but I don’t feel like I can do this, this conversation is for you.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #ChristianPodcast #Christianity #Faith #CSLewis #Bible #ChristianLiving #God #TrustGod #Perseverance #FaithInGod #outofthesilentplanet #hrossa #ransom #Christian #JesusChrist #Jesus #Christ #Messiah #suffering #1corinthians1013 #philippians413 #matthew1926 #fear #overcoming #theology #apologetics

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A theology and apologetics podcast born out of a love of God‘s word, a hope to find common ground with those who study it, and a desire to outline truth as the Bible tells it.

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  • Creator
    Micah Gunn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    232
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    Clean
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