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. 1d ago

    Politicians, Scripture, and the Claim That Jesus Never Asked Us To Worship Him

    Politicians quoting Scripture doesn’t automatically make their message biblical. In this episode , we respond to a claim made by James Talarico, a democrat running for U.S. Senate in Texas, that “Jesus never asked us to worship Him” and examine what the Bible actually says about the identity of Christ. From forgiving sins to accepting worship after His resurrection, the Gospels paint a clear picture of who Jesus claimed to be and what it truly means to follow Him. We also discuss the increasing use of Christian language in politics and why believers need discernment no matter which side of the aisle is speaking. Whether Scripture is being used to gain support, justify ideology, or soften unbiblical teaching, Christians are called to know God’s Word deeply enough to recognize truth from distortion. We’ll examine: • Did Jesus claim to be God? • Why did Jesus accept worship? • What does it mean to follow Christ? • Can Christianity exist without worshipping Jesus? • The danger of reshaping God to fit political agendas If we aren’t rooted in Scripture ourselves, we’ll always be vulnerable to people who use it incorrectly.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Christianity #JesusChrist #BibleStudy #Apologetics #TruthBeTold #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #JesusIsGod #Faith #Theology #ChristianYouTube #BibleTeaching #Discernment #ChristianLiving #GospelTruth #PoliticsAndReligion #Bible #ChristianContent #Scripture #FollowJesus #JamesTalarico #DonaldTrump #ChristianPolitics

    18 min

  2. May 22

    Bryce Crawford vs. Kenneth Copeland: Is There A Difference?

    There has been a LOT of discussion online surrounding Bryce Crawford, Christian influencers, money, ministry, and where the line is between making a living and exploiting the Gospel. After publicly challenging prosperity preacher Kenneth Copeland, Bryce Crawford launched an energy drink brand, announced speaking tours, and began selling high-priced tickets — leading many Christians to ask: 👉 Is this biblical? 👉 Is profiting from ministry wrong? 👉 At what point does influence become self-promotion? 👉 Can Christians build platforms without compromising the Gospel? In this episode of Truth Be Told, we examine what Scripture ACTUALLY says about money, ministry, dishonesty, motives, and preaching the Gospel. We discuss: Bryce Crawford and the current controversy Why Kenneth Copeland’s teaching is dangerous What the Bible says about pastors and ministers making money Paul refusing financial support in certain situations Ananias & Sapphira and the real issue behind their punishment Whether wealth itself is the problem Christian influencers, branding, merch, and monetization Why discipleship is bigger than social media numbers The danger of replacing personal ministry with passive support online Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that YOU have a role in the Great Commission. Christianity was never meant to be something we only watch from a distance through influencers, podcasts, and platforms. The Gospel spreads through relationships, discipleship, conversation, sacrifice, and faithfulness.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Christianity #Bible #Jesus #Christian #Faith #God #BibleStudy #Gospel #Truth #Church #ChristianPodcast #ChristianYouTube #Apologetics #Theology #BiblicalTruth #Discernment #ChristianInfluencer #BryceCrawford #KennethCopeland #ProsperityGospel #Ministry #ChristianDebate #ChristianReels #ChristianContent #Discipleship #GreatCommission #Evangelism #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianDiscussion #FaithOverFeelings #FollowJesus #BibleTeaching #TruthBeTold #ChristianCommunity #Scripture #Podcast #YouTubePodcast #CultureAndChristianity #DefendTheFaith #theology #apologetics #faith #spirituality #religion #bible #biblical #holybible #Jesus #Christ #JesusChrist #God #Christianliving #church #scripture #fyp #fypyoutube

    18 min

  3. May 15

    A Layered Approach to Parables

    In this episode, we dive deep into the parables of Jesus in Matthew 13 and wrestle with a question many Christians rarely stop to ask: are we always reading the parables the way Jesus intended? From the Parable of the Sower and the Wheat and Weeds to the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Net, and the Pearl of Great Price, Jesus tells layered stories about the Kingdom of God that often resist simplistic interpretations. Sometimes Jesus explains the meaning directly — and sometimes He leaves room for discussion, curiosity, and deeper reflection. What if the point of the parables isn’t just identifying “who represents who” in every story? What if Jesus intended His disciples to wrestle with these teachings in a more profound way? In this conversation, we explore: • The purpose of parables in Jewish rabbinical teaching • Why Matthew 13 can challenge rigid Bible interpretation • The Parable of the the Pearl of Great Price • How the Kingdom of God reveals both God’s value to us AND our value to Him • Why biblical interpretation requires humility, curiosity, and context This episode is for anyone who has ever struggled with understanding the parables of Jesus, wants deeper Bible study insights, or is seeking a richer understanding of the Kingdom of God.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

    11 min

  4. May 8

    No Atheists In Foxholes

    Why is it that some of the most outspoken atheists still find themselves praying in moments of fear? In this episode, I’m wrestling with an idea that’s been sitting in the back of my mind for a while. I’ll be honest—I don’t love making content aimed at atheists online. It often turns combative, exhausting, and rarely leads to meaningful dialogue. But at the same time, I can’t ignore the questions that keep coming up. This isn’t a “gotcha” argument or a polished apologetics breakdown. It’s a thought experiment—something I’ve been turning over and genuinely wondering about. We’ve all heard the phrase: “There are no atheists in foxholes.” In the chaos and terror of life-or-death situations, people often cry out to God—even those who would normally deny His existence. Why is that? Is it just desperation… or could it point to something deeper? If, in our most raw and vulnerable moments, we instinctively reach beyond ourselves for help—what does that say about what we actually believe? Could it be that belief in God isn’t just learned… but embedded? I explore: • Why foxhole moments are different from normal reasoning • The difference between intellectual disbelief and instinctive trust • Whether desperation-driven prayer means anything at all • How this connects to the core Christian idea of our need for salvation This isn’t scientific proof. It’s not meant to settle the debate. But it might make you think a little differently about belief, doubt, and what comes out of us when everything else falls away. Let me know your thoughts—I’m genuinely curious.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #Atheism #Christianity #GodDebate #ExistenceOfGod #FaithAndReason #Apologetics #ReligionDebate #DoesGodExist #BeliefVsDoubt #SpiritualQuestions #FoxholeArgument #CrisisFaith #HumanNature #DeepThoughts #PhilosophyOfReligion #WhyWeBelieve #FaithInCrisis #ExistentialThoughts #MeaningOfLife #AtheistCommunity #ChristianCommunity #Skeptics #TruthSeekers #OpenDiscussion #ThinkAboutIt #QuestionEverything #FaithJourney #ViralThoughts #MindBlown #PerspectiveShift #ThisWillMakeYouThink #ControversialTopics #DeepConversation #LetMeKnowYourThoughts #DebateMe #YouTubeDiscussion #PodcastClips #LongFormContent #ContentCreators #DiscussionTopic #JesusChrist #GospelTruth #BiblicalPerspective #ChristianApologetics #theology #bible #noatheistsinfoxholes #hope #love #truth #fyp #fypyoutube #church #scripture #biblestudy #apologetics

    18 min

  5. May 1

    "Seemed Good to Me" -Luke

    We all want it—we want to love God, follow His will, and live lives that are clearly aligned with what He’s doing in the world. There’s something deeply appealing about the idea that we’re so in tune with God that we can confidently say, “God told me…” or “The Lord is leading me…” But what happens when we get that wrong? In this episode, we explore the tension between two common approaches Christians take when trying to discern God’s will. On one side are those who readily attribute their decisions and desires to God’s direct leading. On the other are those who hesitate—who rarely, if ever, say “God told me,” and instead operate with uncertainty, often seeing things through a more natural lens. Both approaches can come from a sincere place. Both can also lead to problems. So where’s the balance? Looking at passages like Acts 16, Genesis 15, and Jeremiah 22, it’s easy to feel like we’re missing something—that others in Scripture had a clarity with God that we simply don’t experience. But then we come to an often-overlooked line in Luke 1:1–4: “It seemed good to me also…” Luke—the same author who so confidently describes the work of the Holy Spirit in Acts—chooses those words when explaining why he wrote his Gospel. What does that mean for us? This episode offers a refreshing and grounded perspective: that it’s okay to pursue what seems good—prayerfully, thoughtfully, and in alignment with God’s revealed will—without needing to claim direct revelation at every turn. At the same time, we’re reminded not to swing too far in the other direction and ignore God’s active role in our lives. If you’ve ever struggled to know whether something is truly “from God,” this conversation aims to bring clarity, humility, and freedom. Because sometimes, faithful obedience doesn’t start with “God told me”… Sometimes, it starts with, “it seemed good to me also.”   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly   #TruthBeToldPodcast #ChristianPodcast #Theology #Apologetics #FaithInAction #GodsWill #HearingGod #Discernment #HolySpirit #ChristianLiving #BibleStudy #Scripture #FaithJourney #TrustGod #SpiritualGrowth #WalkByFaith #ChristianYouTube #BiblicalTruth #FollowingJesus #ChristianContent #KnowGod #FaithOverFear #KingdomMindset #ChristianEncouragement #BibleTeaching #GodsWill #HowToKnowGodsWill #HearingGodsVoice #DidGodTellMe #DiscerningGodsWill #ChristianDiscernment #BiblicalDecisionMaking #ChristianGuidance #FaithAndDecisions #HolySpiritLeading #ChristianTheology #ApologeticsPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Luke1 #Acts16 #ChristianLiving #FaithInPractice #TrustingGod #SpiritualWisdom #FollowingJesus #ChristianGrowth #BibleBased #faith #religion #spirituality #theology #apologetics #fyp #fypyoutube #Christian #Christianity

    19 min

  6. Apr 24

    Women in the Church: Truth, Tension, and Overcorrection

    In this episode, we tackle a viral-style argument that’s been circulating online—one that lists influential women in Scripture only to dismiss them with the repeated claim: “they were not pastors.” At first glance, it may sound like a defense of biblical roles or a defense of women's ability to do amazing things regardless of whether they were pastors or not.. but is that really what’s going on beneath the surface? We take a closer look at what Scripture actually says in 1 Timothy 2:11–3:7 about the qualifications for pastors/overseers—and affirm an important truth: the role of pastor is reserved for qualified men who faithfully lead their households. But that’s not the whole story. Too often, conversations like this drift beyond Scripture and into something else entirely—minimizing, dismissing, or even devaluing the countless ways God has worked through women throughout biblical history. From leaders and prophets to servants, messengers, and proclaimers of the Gospel, women have always played vital, God-ordained roles in His mission. So where’s the tension? And how do we avoid overcorrecting in a way that causes more harm than good? This episode challenges both extremes: The tendency to ignore or rewrite biblical teaching to fit cultural preferences And the equally dangerous impulse to go beyond Scripture and limit women more than God ever does We explore how easily the conversation can shift from “different roles” to “different value”—and why that shift is neither biblical nor acceptable. We also ask hard, personal questions for both men and women: Are we unintentionally sidelining women in the church? Have we confused tradition with biblical command? Are we operating at only half strength because we’re not fully engaging the gifts God has given to women? At the heart of it all is this: God designed men and women to work together in His mission—not in competition, not in hierarchy of worth, but in complementary purpose. If you’ve ever wrestled with questions about gender roles in the church, felt tension around these topics, or want to better understand how to hold truth and dignity together without compromise—this conversation is for you. Let’s uphold what Scripture clearly teaches—without adding to it, and without taking away from the value and calling God has placed on women.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

    20 min

  7. Apr 17

    When Worship Makes You Uncomfortable

    Have you ever felt uncomfortable witnessing how someone else worships? Maybe it's a different religion, a different Christian denomination, or maybe it's someone in your very own congregation - but I'd be willing to bet that all of us have witnessed a method of worship that makes us uncomfortable. But does this make it wrong? In this episode, we do a survey of humanity's problem with worship from Cain to Israel, to David, to us. The reality is, ALL of us, in one way or another, have probably been guilty of some of the sins related to worship that the rest of humanity has fallen to. Across time, cultures, and methods, humanity has made the mistake of choosing for themselves how they would like to worship God. Sometimes we see people worshipping the wrong god (or gods) in ways that should be reserved for the true God. Sometimes we see people worshipping the right God in all the wrong ways. Sometimes we get uncomfortable when we perceive the "wrong people" to be worshipping the right God. However, aside from adding elements to worship that actively displease God or ignoring certain things He has asked of us - MANY of us can be guilty of choosing for ourselves how we would like to worship God in our condemnation of other people's perfectly acceptable forms of worship. You may not enjoy contemporary Christian music and find movement and passion to be awkward - but does that make it unbiblical? Maybe you find hymns outdated and ritualistically performative - but does that mean God does not enjoy hymns? We must be careful not to offer things to God that He has explicitly asked us NOT to offer up. But we must also be careful not to condemn others who are offering forms of worship that God desires just because it may make us uncomfortable.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

    40 min

  8. Apr 10

    The Widow, The Temple, and What Things Last

    In this episode, we revisit the powerful story of the widow who gave two mites—but not in the way it’s usually told. While her act of generosity is often lifted up as a model of sacrificial giving, what happens when we zoom out and read the full context? Just before her offering, Jesus confronts religious leaders who exploit the vulnerable. Just after, people marvel at the grandeur and wealth of the temple. Placed in this setting, the widow’s story becomes more than an example of generosity—it becomes a contrast between two very different value systems. One system, upheld by powerful leaders, prioritized image, wealth, and institution—even at the cost of the needy. The other, embodied by a poor widow, reflected deep trust in God and a willingness to give everything. So what actually lasts? The temple, with all its grandeur, eventually fell—just as Jesus said it would. But the widow’s story has endured for generations. Not because of the amount she gave, or even because she was perfect, but because Jesus saw her. In this episode, we explore what that means for us today. Yes, we are called to give. Yes, our hearts matter. But ultimately, what gives our lives and offerings lasting significance isn’t the size of the gift or even the sincerity behind it—it’s Jesus.   Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly

    11 min
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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
    210
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
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    Truth Be Told

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