Truth Be Told

A theology and apologetics podcast born out of a love for 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.

Truth Be Told is a christianity podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 229 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Truth Be Told, a christianity show with 229 episodes published.

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  Episode #230

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

  Sep 25, 202621 min

  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

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  Episode #229

  Dinner Parties At the End of the World

  Sep 18, 202613 min

  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

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  Episode #227

  Bible Study: Learning to Swim

  Sep 4, 202626 min

  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

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  Episode #226

  Lessons From the Hrossa

  Aug 28, 202622 min

  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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  Episode #225

  If Moses Failed, What Hope Is There For Us? A Lot.

  Aug 21, 202627 min

  What if one of the Bible’s most sobering stories about failure is actually a deeply encouraging story about God? Moses struck the rock twice and was barred entrance to the Promised Land. At first glance, this can feel discouraging: if Moses—God’s chosen servant, the man who spoke with God and led Israel out of Egypt—could fail so seriously, what hope do the rest of us have? But when we slow down and read the account carefully, we discover something remarkably encouraging. What was God actually angry with? Moses’ anger was certainly wrong. Striking the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded was presumptuous and disobedient. But the central issue God identifies is that Moses failed to hallow His name before the congregation. In front of Israel, Moses and Aaron effectively placed themselves in God’s position: “Must we bring water for you out of this rock?” The miracle was God’s work, yet Moses took the glory for himself. And that is something God will not tolerate. No one—not even Moses—is to take God’s place. Yet the story does not end there. In Deuteronomy 3, we learn that Moses pleaded with God, asking to enter the Promised Land. God did not remove the consequence of Moses’ sin, but He did show mercy. He took Moses to a high mountain and allowed him to see the land, graciously granting him part of what he had asked for. From this one event, we can learn three profoundly encouraging truths about God: **1. God is merciful, even when our failures are serious.** Moses knew God as a God who would listen to his petition. Even when Moses’ actions were severely wrong, God still made room for mercy. **2. Our ultimate purpose is bigger than the tasks God gives us.** Moses spent his entire life leading Israel toward the Promised Land, only to fall short of entering it himself. That failure was devastating—but it did not separate Moses from God or prevent God from accomplishing His ultimate purpose for him. The responsibilities God gives us matter deeply, but they ultimately serve a greater purpose: leading us and others toward becoming part of His family. **3. God holds leaders accountable.** If we put ourselves in Israel’s place rather than Moses’ place, there is another source of comfort. Moses was a leader God loved and personally chose, but that did not give him permission to sin or lead others astray. He was not granted special privilege simply because of his position. God still held him accountable. When we feel powerless to change what our leaders do, we can trust that God sees, God cares, and God can hold even the most influential leaders to account. The story of Moses striking the rock is not ultimately a story about how easily we can lose God’s favor. It is a story about the holiness of God, the danger of taking His glory for ourselves, the accountability of leadership, and—perhaps most encouragingly—the extraordinary mercy of a God who remains faithful even when His servants fail. Email: truthbetoldbiblepodcast@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthBeToldYouTube Logo: Matt Hernandez Music: Acoustic Indie Folk Years By MarkJuly #BibleStudy #Moses #Christianity #OldTestament #Faith #GodsMercy #Deuteronomy #Numbers #failure #success #encouragement #hope #purpose #mercy #JesusChrist #Christian #Christianity #theology #apologetics #OldTestament #church #scripture #bible #biblestudy #speaktotherock #striketherock

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