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Robby Angle
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If you find yourself having trouble with applying grace into your everyday life, then the Trueface Podcast is for you. Our hope is to provide practical and helpful applications of grace and truth so that we can live beyond the mask. Every other week, guests share a story, discuss a principal, and apply it to our lives. 

  1. 1d ago

    Living With God Instead of For God | Carolyn Taketa

    What if the goal of our spiritual lives isn’t to prove ourselves to God, but to become the people He is shaping us to be? We explore the exhausting tension between living for God and learning to live with Him, especially when achievement, ministry, perfectionism, and identity become tangled together. Carolyn Taketa shares from decades of experience in leadership, ministry, coaching, and her own journey with grace, reflecting on how God used motherhood, community, suffering, and unexpected moments to reshape her understanding of His love. We talk about the difference between effort and earning, the freedom of a life centered on becoming, and how authentic community helps us recognize growth we often cannot see in ourselves. Together, we consider how asking “What kind of person is God inviting me to become?” can change the way we approach work, relationships, leadership, and our walk with Jesus. What We Learned God is more interested in who we are becoming than what we are doing in ministry.Living with God is fundamentally different from living for God when our activity becomes tied to proving our worth.Grace is not opposed to effort; it is opposed to earning.Motherhood became a “laboratory” where Carolyn began to experience God’s love more tangibly by recognizing how deeply she loved a child who could do nothing to earn that love.Growth is progressive: we may revisit the same struggles, but we can face them from a different level of understanding and maturity.Instead of asking only which job, ministry, or life decision is “right,” we can ask which choice will help us become more like the person God is shaping us to be.Authentic community helps us see progress that we cannot recognize in ourselves and gives us encouragement when we lose perspective.The fruit of the Spirit can reveal where we are being invited to trust God more deeply and grow in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Resources Mentioned Carolyn TaketaDallas Willard quote Jan JohnsonWhat's So Amazing About Grace by Philip YanceyWhere the Light Fell: A Memoir by Philip YanceyThe CureSaving Private Ryan (1998)Galatians 5:22TruefaceTrueface Life app: App Store / Google PlayProduced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  2. Sep 6

    Forgiveness, Trust, and the Freedom to Let Go | Bruce McNicol

    What happens when we choose forgiveness before we know how the story will turn out? We explore the surprising connection between forgiveness, trust, grace, and the freedom that comes when we stop trying to control an outcome. Bruce McNicol, Trueface founder and president emeritus, shares a formative story from his childhood about watching his father respond to a serious breach of trust in business—not with retaliation, but with forgiveness. We unpack why forgiveness isn't about ignoring justice, avoiding accountability, or guaranteeing a particular outcome. Instead, it can be an act of trusting God and receiving His grace to heal our relationships. Along the way, we consider the difference between external actions and our internal posture, why trust must be earned, and how choosing forgiveness can create peace and freedom in our own lives. We also hear how one man's decision to forgive ultimately influenced someone who was watching decades later. What We Learned Forgiveness can be an act of trusting God when a situation is outside our control.Trust is earned, and being a Christian does not automatically make someone trustworthy.Forgiveness and repentance aren't simply tools for behavior management; they can be gifts of grace that help heal relationships.We can pursue accountability, wise business practices, and justice while still choosing forgiveness internally.The peace and freedom that come through forgiveness can benefit the person doing the forgiving, regardless of how the other person responds.We don't always know who is watching how we respond to broken trust, and our choices can influence people years later.God can work through formative experiences long before we understand their purpose.Forgiveness ultimately invites us to trust God with outcomes we cannot control.Resources Mentioned TruefaceTrueface High Trust Leader CourseThe CureEugene Peterson’s The MessageProduced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  3. Aug 23

    Stop Self-Protecting: Discover Your True Identity | Jamie Winship

    What if the fear driving our exhaustion, anxiety, and self-protection is actually pointing us toward a false view of ourselves or God? We continue our conversation with Jamie Winship about discovering our true and specific identity, learning to tell the truth about our fears, and allowing confession to lead us toward repentance and transformation. We explore why living from a false identity keeps us self-focused and self-protective, while knowing who God created us to be frees us to become more other-focused and loving. Jamie also shares a practical daily discipline of releasing burdens to God, receiving what He has for us today, and remembering that today is enough. Together, we unpack how fear can serve as a directional signal, how community helps us discern what God is inviting us into, and why God's presence—not our performance—is the foundation of transformation. What We Learned The false self is driven by fear, self-protection, and self-promotion, while the true self is able to live with other-focused, self-emptying, unconditional love.Identity is described as the organizing principle of every living system; when we live from our true identity, we become reciprocal and connected rather than isolated and self-focused.Knowing our identity goes beyond being a child of God or being filled with the Holy Spirit; we can also discover the specific ways God has uniquely designed us to contribute and serve.Confession is more than saying "I'm sorry"—it is telling the truth about what we actually believe, including our fears, our view of God, and our sense of separation from Him.Truth telling can lead to repentance, mind change, and ultimately transformation because we cannot change what we refuse to acknowledge.Fear is a directional signal, not a decision maker. When fear surfaces, we can ask God, "What am I afraid of?" and examine what the fear reveals about what we believe about God, ourselves, or others.A daily practice of releasing burdens and lies to God, then receiving what He has for us that day, helps us live in the truth that today is enough.Discernment becomes clearer when we stop assuming every opportunity is an assignment from God, identify what makes our hearts come alive, and remain open to the changing seasons of what He invites us into. Resources Mentioned Living Fearless — Jamie WinshipIdentity ExchangeTrueface1 John 1:9Romans 12:1-2Produced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  4. Aug 9

    Can You Really Hear God's Voice? // Jamie Winship

    What if hearing from God is more practical than we've been taught? We revisit one of our favorite conversations with Jamie Winship as he shares how discovering his God-given identity transformed the way he approached fear, relationships, and everyday life. We explore how learning to recognize God's voice shaped Jamie's work as a police officer, why identity is deeper than our vocation, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in ordinary moments. If you've ever wondered whether God still speaks today or how to live with greater confidence in your identity, this conversation offers a compelling invitation to trust Him in every part of life. What We Learned Identity comes from God—not from what we do, what we have, or what other people think about us.Fear is one of the greatest obstacles to living the life God designed us to live.God often meets us in ordinary moments and unexpected places, not just traditionally "spiritual" environments.Our vocation is not our identity; our identity is what brings life and purpose into our vocation.Learning to hear God's voice is a discipline that grows through asking questions, paying attention, and practicing obedience.Abiding with Jesus means inviting Him into everyday conversations, decisions, and relationships—not just spiritual activities.God frequently reveals Himself most clearly in places of darkness, desperation, and uncertainty.Obedience is hearing God's voice and responding, rather than simply following rules. Resources Mentioned Living Fearless — Jamie WinshipIdentity ExchangeBecoming What You BelieveTruefaceSerpico (1973)Athletes in ActionProduced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  5. Jul 26

    Walking with Jesus Beyond Sunday // Tim Timmons

    What does it look like to actually walk with Jesus in everyday life—not just during church on Sunday? We sat down with Tim Timmons to talk about his new song, "Wreckage and Rain," written for The PATH Album, and the deeper themes of shame, healing, grief, gratitude, and authenticity that inspired it. Together, we explored why following Jesus is more about joining Him in the ordinary moments than performing for others, how hidden wounds keep us stuck, and why taking off the mask can change the way we experience both God and our relationships. We also discussed Tim's upcoming appearance in I Can Only Imagine 2, his battle with stage four cancer, and why hope isn't found in circumstances but in the presence of God. What We Learned Following Jesus is practiced during the "10,000 minutes" between church gatherings, not just the 80 minutes spent together on Sundays.Authenticity begins when we're willing to stop protecting our own kingdom and start seeking God's kingdom instead.Shame says our failures define us, while healthy correction reminds us we are deeply loved even when we make mistakes.Healing doesn't always come with time alone; God often meets us in the ongoing tension between grief and gratitude.Vulnerability creates space for others to be honest too—the gift of "going first" changes relationships.Biblical belief is more than agreeing with truth; it's living as though that truth is actually real.Hope is rooted in God's presence and His work of restoration, not in getting the outcome we want.Writing songs as prayers creates space for honest conversations with God that others can join.Resources Mentioned The PathThe Cure Tim Timmons Journey Church10,000 MinutesI Can Only Imagine 2Waking Up AgainJess CatesBenji CowartDan AllenderProduced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  6. Jul 12

    What Happens When Songwriters Create Space for God? // Jason Pamer & Josh Silverberg

    THE PATH MUSIC is more than an album—it's an invitation to experience the Father's love in a way that moves beyond information and into transformation. We sat down with Bruce McNicol (Trueface Co-founder & President Emeritus), Benjamin Crawshaw (Trueface Director of Member Engagement), Jason Pamer (film producer and writer, known for Rape for Profit (2012), Saved for a Reason (2016), and Anima (2026)), and Josh Silverberg (11-time Grammy, Dove Award, and Emmy nominee, songwriter, producer, and founder of Savage Sync House) to explore the heart behind this unique songwriting project inspired by The Path. Together, we discuss how a community of award-winning artists gathered in Nashville to write original songs based on each chapter of The Path, why music uniquely reaches places that words alone cannot, and how trust, identity, friendship, and the Father's delight became the foundation for every song. We also hear the story behind the collaboration, the creative process, and the hope that these songs will help listeners move from performance to trust as they experience the love of God. Bruce wanted to honor Jason, Josh and the entire songwriting/artist community with legendary producer Quincy Jones’ urging, “When making music you’ve got to leave space for God to walk through the room.” That’s exactly what this whole songwriting community did—they made space for God to walk through those writing rooms.  What We Learned Music can communicate identity and the Father's love in ways that spoken or written words often cannot.Every song on The Path Music was written to embody one chapter and one core theme from The Path.The project brought together artists from diverse backgrounds and church traditions around a shared love for Jesus and His grace.The creative process prioritized relationships, prayer, excellence, and thoughtful collaboration over speed or production volume.The message of trusting God instead of living to please Him became a central theme throughout the conversation.God invites us into relationship before performance, and His delight isn't earned through our achievements.The hope for the album is that listeners experience healing, identity, and deeper trust in the Father's love. Resources Mentioned The PathThe Cure The Cure & ParentsThe Heart of Man After Death (2023)Bo's CafeQuote by Dr. Curt ThompsonActs 9:26-28Jason Pamer - IMDBJosh Silverberg - The Savage Sync HouseProduced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  7. Jun 28

    THE PATH MUSIC: Loved on Your Worst Day // Mike Donehey

    What if you already are who you wish you were? Benjamin Crawshaw and Brittany Coulson sit down with Mike Donehey to talk about The Path, the upcoming music project inspired by the book, and why so much of our spiritual growth comes back to identity. Together, they explore the freedom that comes from living from God's love instead of striving for it, why confession creates connection instead of shame, and how grace transforms the way we see ourselves, our work, and the people around us. Mike also shares how the songs for The Path album came together, why stewardship is a better framework than leadership, and what changes when we truly believe we are already loved. What We Learned Failure isn't the opposite of growth—it can be an opportunity to learn, grow, and discover whether we are truly loved.The question "Is that all you got?" creates safety and freedom when people share their failures and struggles.Vulnerability becomes easier when we practice it with trusted people over time.Moving from "Why are you feeling that?" to "What do you think is underneath that?" creates curiosity instead of defensiveness.Identity is foundational: we work from God's approval, not for God's approval.Stewardship reminds us that our gifts are entrusted to us by God rather than earned by our own efforts.Our worth does not rise and fall with our usefulness, performance, or obedience.Sometimes all we have to bring to God is our need—and that is enough. Resources Mentioned Mike Donehey / Instagram: @MikeDonehey Trueface: The Path & The Cure Tenth Avenue North Albums: The Light Meets the Dark & The Struggle Song: Broken People Book: Finding God's Life for My Will Dallas Willard quote Produced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com Support the show

  8. Jun 14

    What Grace Changes Between Us // Benjamin Crawshaw & Brittany Coulson

    Grace changes more than our relationship with God—it changes the way we relate to everyone around us. We sat down with Benjamin Crawshaw and Brittany Coulson to explore what grace actually looks like in everyday relationships. From receiving grace when we fail, to building deeper trust through vulnerability, to extending grace to the people who are hardest to love, we unpack how grace moves from a theological concept to a lived experience. We also talk about high-trust relationships, why being known is so risky, and how God often uses other people to help us experience His love in tangible ways. If you've ever struggled to let people see the real you, wondered how to find deeper community, or wrestled with extending grace to difficult people, this conversation is for you. What We Learned * Grace is not just a one-time gift at salvation—it is the environment in which we live the entire Christian life. * Receiving grace often feels harder than giving grace because it requires surrendering control and self-righteousness. * High-trust relationships are built through small acts of vulnerability that gradually establish trust. * Many people avoid being fully known because they fear what others will think if they see their struggles and weaknesses. * Being "first on the beach" means risking vulnerability before knowing how others will respond. * Grace allows us to own our mistakes without letting them define our identity. * Difficult people often act out of fear, wounds, and self-protection rather than malice. * The more deeply we experience God's grace toward us, the easier it becomes to extend grace to others. Resources Mentioned The Cure by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol, & Bill Thrall  Dr. T.A. Powell - Beyond the Mask Marcus Warner - Deeper Walk International  Unoffendable by Brant Hansen  Trueface Retreat 2026 Trueface Life App  App StoreGoogle Playinfo@trueface.org  Produced by Sound of a Rose — https://soundofarose.com  Support the show

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If you find yourself having trouble with applying grace into your everyday life, then the Trueface Podcast is for you. Our hope is to provide practical and helpful applications of grace and truth so that we can live beyond the mask. Every other week, guests share a story, discuss a principal, and apply it to our lives. 

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  • Creator
    Robby Angle
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    457
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Trueface
  • Show Website
    Trueface

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