Turning to the Truth

Adam Fehr
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Having conversations exploring God and His word, the Bible. While seeking to understand and interpret it everyday use.

Episodes

  1. 11/12/2025

    The Truth About the Bible (Pt. 2)

    Show Notes Episode Title: The Truth About the Bible (Pt. 2) Release Date: Nov. 18, 2025 Episode Length: ~54 minutes Host: Adam Fehr Guest: Andrew Ruten Episode Summary: In part two of this in-depth conversation, Adam and Andrew dive into how we interpret the Bible—and how we can get it wrong. They explore key Scriptures that warn against twisting the Word, highlight principles for faithful study, and discuss practical tools for growing in biblical understanding. The episode also touches on the dangers of false teaching, cultural pressures on truth, and why application is essential to true understanding. Key Scriptures References: 2 Peter 3:16 2 Timothy 2:15 Proverbs 26:4–5 Matthew 4:1–11 Acts 17:11 Leviticus (food laws) Philippians 3:12–14 Hebrews 4:12 Acts 2:37 Romans 1 John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro + 2 Peter 3 and 2 Timothy 2 03:00 – Pitfalls in Interpretation 05:00 – Culture vs. Scripture 08:00 – Misusing Scripture + Satan’s Temptation of Jesus 10:00 – False Teaching and Prosperity Gospel 13:00 – Responding to False Teachers 16:00 – Principles for Rightly Handling the Bible 18:00 – Understanding Context 20:00 – Dealing With Hard Passages 22:30 – Genre and Ancient Culture 25:00 – Study Tools and Cautions 27:00 – Don’t Read Into the Text (Eisegesis) 30:00 – Humility and Tone in the Bible 33:00 – Examples of Humor in Scripture 36:00 – Application: Why it Matters 41:00 – Motivation: Because He Made Us His Own 44:00 – The Word of God Cuts to the Heart 47:00 – A Diamond With Infinite Edges 50:00 – Final Recap 52:00 – Closing Thoughts Key Scripture References: 2 Peter 3:16 2 Timothy 2:15 Proverbs 26:4–5 Matthew 4:1–11 Acts 17:11 Leviticus (food laws) Philippians 3:12–14 Hebrews 4:12 Acts 2:37 Romans 1 John 14:6 Acts 4:12 Merchandise & Digital Resources https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TurningtotheTruth Thanks for tuning in!

  2. 06/18/2025

    The Truth about the Bible (Pt. 1)

    Show Notes Episode Title: The Truth About the Bible (Pt. 1) Release Date: June 17, 2025 Episode Length: ~48 minutes Host: Adam Fehr Guest: Andrew Ruten Episode Summary: In this foundational episode, Adam is joined by guest Andrew Ruten for an honest and engaging conversation about the Bible. What is the Bible? Where did it come from? Why does it matter? Together, they dive into how the Bible was written, why it can be trusted, and how God reveals Himself through it today. This episode is rich in Scripture, relatable reflections, and practical insights for those looking to grow in their understanding and love for God’s Word. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:54 – Welcome & Opening Prayer 01:37 – What is the Bible? God’s Letter to Us 03:20 – Why Are There Different Bible Versions? 05:03 – Literal vs. Thought-for-Thought Translations 07:13 – Can God Speak Through Other Means? 07:59 – Psalm 19: Creation Declares God’s Glory 09:55 – 2 Timothy 3:16–17: Scripture is God-Breathed 11:03 – John 1: Jesus as the Word Made Flesh 11:21 – Who Wrote the Bible? Human & Divine Authorship 13:36 – Unified Message of the Bible: Redemption Through Christ 15:03 – Prophecy Fulfilled in Isaiah & Micah 18:03 – How Do We Know the Bible is Accurate? 21:17 – Does the Bible Match Real Life? 23:40 – Canon of Scripture: Why 66 Books? 26:23 – Apocrypha vs. Inspired Scripture 27:20 – Manuscript Evidence & the Dead Sea Scrolls 33:00 – Why We Should Care About the Bible 35:21 – Studying the Bible for Yourself 39:01 – Recommended Books to Start With 43:21 – Read-the-Bible-in-a-Year Plans: Pros & Cons 47:41 – Closing Reflections & Encouragement 48:30 – Outro Key Scripture References: Psalm 19:1-4 Romans 1:20 2 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Peter 1:20-21 John 1:1 Galatians 1:8-9 Resources Mentioned: The Bible App (YouVersion) GoodSeed and Ethnos Bible study tools Books: Disciplines of Grace by Jerry Bridges, Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Episode Transcript: A full transcript is available for patron subscribers once that gets started. Merchandise & Digital Resources https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TurningtotheTruth Thanks for tuning in!

  3. 06/03/2025

    The Truth about God

    Show Notes Episode Title: The Truth About God Release Date: June 3, 2025 Episode Length: ~48 minutes Host: Adam Fehr Episode Summary: In this foundational first episode of the Turning to the Truth podcast, Adam explores the question of God—who He is, what He has done, and how we can know Him personally. This episode introduces listeners to the heart behind the podcast: turning to the source of truth, not just for information, but for transformation. Adam walks through Scripture, doctrine, and personal testimony to unpack what it means to relate to a God who is eternal, holy, and intimately involved in our lives. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to the podcast and the search for truth 01:00 – Why “The Truth About God” is the perfect first episode 03:00 – Who is God? Eternal, Spirit, Triune, Holy 08:00 – What has God done? Creator, Sustainer, Redeemer 14:00 – How can we understand God? General and Special Revelation 20:00 – Why Scripture is vital for knowing God 25:00 – What about us? Identity, purpose, and the human condition 30:00 – Growing in our relationship with God (prayer, Word, trust) 35:00 – Adam’s testimony: bubble gum, bullying, and Bible college 42:00 – Final thoughts and closing encouragement Key Scripture References: Exodus 3:14 Deuteronomy 6:4–5, 13 Isaiah 44:6 Jeremiah 10:10 John 4:24; 20:30-31 Matthew 3:16–17 2 Corinthians 13:14 Isaiah 40:25–31 Revelation 4:8, 11 Genesis 1–3 Acts 17:24–29 Jeremiah 17:9–10 Episode Transcript: A full transcript is available for patron subscribers once that gets started Merchandise & Digital Resources https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TurningtotheTruth Thanks for tuning in!

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Having conversations exploring God and His word, the Bible. While seeking to understand and interpret it everyday use.

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    Adam Fehr
  • Years Active
    2025
  • Episodes
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