With infectious joy, Brett, his friends, and his guests, discuss the Bible and life from a Christian perspective. In the ”Bible Chat” episodes, expect informative and applicational talk centered on a particular Bible verse or section of Scripture. In the ”Weekly Interview” episodes, you can expect compelling conversations with Christ followers who have experienced, and are currently experiencing, the amazing grace of God in their lives. In the ”Word From the Word” episodes, you can expect a ...
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Ep 273 | 1 Chronicles 21.1-6 - Why It Can Be a Sin to Count (pt.2 - Churches)
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In the first part of Brett's look at this passage (1 Chronicles 21.1-6) he talked about how we as individual Christians can be guilty of trusting in our strengths and successes instead of God. In part 2, he applies the spiritual lesson of this Bible passage to churches, especially here in North America.…
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Ep 272 | 1 Chronicles 21.1-6 - Why It Can Be a Sin to Count (pt.1 - Individuals)
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Did you know that counting can actually be a sin against God? David dishonored the Lord by taking a census. In a numbers-driven society this is an important message. Who or what are we trusting in?By Brett Maragni
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Ep 271 | Aaron Summers - Author of "Preparing the Church for a Post-Boomer Era"
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Statistics show that American churches are dominated by the older generations and younger people are dropping out. How can churches adapt? What will happen to America's churches when the older Christians, who provide so much of the financing and leadership, graduate to glory? How can churches prepare for the future? Aaron Summers returns to Sound o…
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Ep 270 | Jamie VandenHeuvel - Your Worldview and Your Finances
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Jamie VandenHeuvel returns to Sound of Truth to talk with Brett about the importance of your worldview and how it relates to your finances.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 269 | Brandon West, Author of "It is Not Your Business to Succeed"
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Brett interviews Brandon West, who recently published an outstanding book on the topic of success. Discover why business owners, entrepreneurs, pastors, and stay-at-home Moms are being impacted by this Brandon's powerful message. This 25 minute interview could literally change your life! You can order a copy of the book here... https://a.co/d/0nDQu…
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Ep 268 | Romans 12.1-2 - How to Live as a Christian
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After thoroughly addressing the topic of how a person becomes a Christian (in Romans chapters 1 through 11), the Apostle Paul turns his attention to how a Christian should live. Brett shows us Paul's powerful statement of what it means to live as a Christian: a life of worship, possible by the renewing of the mind.…
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Ep 267 | Romans 1.16-17; 3.21-26 - How to Become a Christian
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No other passage of Scripture in the New Testament deals so clearly and thoroughly with the subject of salvation than the first eleven chapters of the book of Romans. In this message, Brett focuses on two passages in particular that address this eternally important topic.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 266 | 2 Kings 22-23 - How Should You Respond to God's Word?
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Some people respond to God's Word in repentance and faith, while others... not so much. What about you? How do you respond to God's Word?By Brett Maragni
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Ep 265 | Jeremy Stephens - MICRO Churches
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Jeremy Stephens talks about the MICRO church concept including how Tampa Underground developed their MICRO church paradigm.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 264 - Jeremy Stephens - The Tampa Underground
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Brett interviews Jeremy Stephens, one of the founders of The Tampa Underground. Stephens describes how this unusual expression of God's Church came to be and how it functions. Tampa Underground - https://www.tampaunderground.com/ Underground Network - https://www.undergroundnetwork.org/By Brett Maragni
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Ep 263 | Jeremy Stephens - "I'd Been Reading Jesus Enough... It's All or Nothing with This Guy"
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At 19 years old, Jeremy Stephens reached a crisis moment... he had come to the end of his self. He faced a choice of taking his own life, or giving his life over to Jesus. He chose life... and was transformed by the love of Jesus Christ in a way that has propelled him into a life of being on mission with Him.…
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Ep 262 | Greg Murks - Christians Loving One Another In Spite of Political Differences
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Greg Murks returns to Sound of Truth with a heart of concern for God's people in an election year. Based on how some Christians treated one another in previous election years, Greg's challenge to American Christians in 2024 is to value one another more than political candidates or results.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 261 | 2 Samuel 7.1-17 - God Prefers Living in a Mobile Home
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In one of Brett's more intriguing Bible messages, he shows how God is not as interested in brick and mortar buildings as His followers have tended to be throughout history. This message may truly revolutionize how you think about the presence of God in your life!By Brett Maragni
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Ep 260 | 1 Samuel 16.6-13 - Man Looks at Outward Appearance, But God...
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In a world where people give great attention to outward appearance, God looks at the heart. In the biblical story of how the prophet Samuel identified David as the next king of Israel, we are taught a valuable lesson about how the heart is where it's at when it comes to evaluating a person.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 259 | 1 Samuel 8 - Be Careful What You Wish For!
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Be careful what you wish for... after all, you might just get it. And it may not be as good as what you expected. Such was the case when God's people demanded to be like the other nations and have their own king. Brett shares this sobering message from 1 Samuel 8.By Brett Maragni
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Brett reveals to Dr. Michael Soud a surprising implication of 2 Timothy 2.15.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 257 | Bible Chat: 1 Timothy 1.12-14, 4.16
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Brett and Dr. Michael Soud discuss a couple of passages from the New Testament book of 1st Timothy, a letter written from the apostle Paul to the young pastor Timothy.By Brett Maragni
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Dr. Michael Soud joins Brett to talk about a few passages from the fascinating prophetic book of Ezekiel.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 255 | Ruth 2.12; 3.3; 4.13-15 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt. 3)
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Brett finishes his brief series, "Portrait of a Godly Woman" with three more principles drawn from the book of Ruth.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 254 | Ruth 2.7 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt.2)
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In the second part of a series entitled, "Portrait of a Godly Woman," Brett shows how Ruth was diligent to work. She was not lazy. Whether God calls a woman into the marketplace or whether she is a homemaker, God expects that woman to put her heart into it.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 253 | Ruth 1.16-17 - Portrait of a Godly Woman (pt.1)
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In this first message from the book of Ruth, Brett shows us how devotion to family is a foundational characteristic of a godly woman, according to the Bible.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 252 | William Marshall - Doctor Tells Sixth Grader How He Will Eventually Die
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When William Marshall was in the sixth grade, his doctor said to him, "Most people, when they are your age, don't know what they are going to eventually die from." Hear how this impacted young William and how God has worked in his life since then.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 251 | Judges 16.23-31 - More Than You Wanted to Pay
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The third part of a three part mini-series on the high cost of sin. In the first two parts, Brett showed how we learn from the life of Samson that sin will take you further than you wanted to go and keep you longer than you wanted to stay. In this final lesson we see that sin costs you more than you wanted to pay.…
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Ep 250 | Judges 16.21-22 - Longer Than You Wanted to Stay
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In a second lesson from the life of Samson under the topic of "Samson in the School of Sin," Brett points out how sin will keep you longer than you wanted to stay.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 249 | Judges 16.4-20 - Farther Than You Wanted to Go
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There are many lessons to be learned from Samson as he faces significant consequences for his sin. This is the first of several lessons taken from a message, "Samson in the School of Sin," that Brett delivered to the people of Harvest Jacksonville. The first lesson is... sin will take you farther than you wanted to go.…
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Ep 248 | Jimmy Daniel - A Dad’s Humility and Apology Led to A Son’s Salvation Moment
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Jimmy Daniel returns to Sound of Truth podcast to share his personal testimony. When Jimmy was ten years old, his father's humility in a moment of pain in Jimmy's life resulted in his conversion to Christ. Hear the powerful story and more from Jimmy's life in this episode.By Brett Maragni
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God is not only capable of doing a lot with a little, He actually PREFERS doing a lot with a little as this story from the life of Gideon so well illustrates.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 246 | Jimmy Daniel - Mentorship, John 15, The Humanity of Christ, Mental Health, and More
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Brett reconnects with one of his early influencers to talk about the Christian life and ministry. They touch on several topics and Bible passages in their discussion. There's something for everyone in this interview.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 245 | Deuteronomy 30.11-20 - Life or Death... Your Choice
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God's people, on the edge of the Promised Land, are offered two choices: life or death. The same choice is offered to us daily in the multitude of choices we face. Choose life!By Brett Maragni
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Ep 244 | Barbara Hamilton - ”I Was the First One Saved in My Family”
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One of ten children raised on the island of South Caicos (in the Carribbean), Miss Barbara Hamilton shares about how she came to faith in Jesus and the impact that had in her home.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 243 | Deuteronomy 26.1-11 - The Principle of Firsts
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In Deuteronomy 26, we see the principle of firsts... particularly the concept of firstfruits. Discover one of the ways in which you can show God has first place in your life.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 242 | Deuteronomy 6.4-9 - The Word-Saturated Family
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Deuteronomy 6.4-9 is a significant passage for understanding how we are to be a people who are Word-saturated (Bible-based). And that starts at home.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 241 | Numbers 13, 20, & 21 - The Seriousness of Sin
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Brett shares three stories from the book of Numbers which show us the seriousness of sin.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 240 | Greg Murks - The Importance of Christlike Dialogue (Pt. 2)
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Greg Murks and Brett continue, and complete, their conversation on the importance of representing Christ well when in dialogue with others on social media and in other settings, especially when we are in disagreement with others.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 239 | Numbers 6.22-27 - God Smiles at You
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What is God's disposition toward you? In this powerful passage from Numbers 7, we discover God's permanent disposition toward His beloved children.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 238 | Greg Murks - The Importance of Christlike Dialogue (Pt.1)
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Christians are not immune, when engaging in cultural conversations, to take on ungodly behavior, such as harsh language, angry outbursts, and even name calling. Greg Murks is burdened about how much this has become a problem among many Christians and offers wise insights about how we can make sure we represent Christ well when presenting our belief…
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Ep 237 | Leviticus 19 - How to Relate to Old Testament Laws
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As Christians, how should we related to the laws found in the Old Testament? In this message, Brett takes a passage from Leviticus 19...a passage that has several laws... and uses it as an example of how we are able to determine the relevance of these laws for believers living on this side of the New Covenant.…
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Ep 236 | Greg Murks - Trusting Christ at Twelve, Falling in Love with Christ in College
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Greg Murks was a good church kid, who needed Jesus. After trusting Christ, he didn't take his faith real seriously until his college years. Find out what triggered the transition.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 235 | Leviticus 10 - The Lesson from a Jarring Story
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In one of the more jarring stories in the Old Testament, two Hebrews die for a seemingly innocent act. But there is more to the story than meets the eye. God will not tolerate unauthorized approaches to Him.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 234 | Chip Davis - When Christians Should Embrace or Reject Change
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Chip Davis returns for a third episode on this important topic of change. He and Brett offer Biblical principles and wisdom to help guide believers in responding to the changes around them.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 233 | Chip Davis - Processing Change Through a Christian Worldview
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Chip Davis and Brett continue their discussion on how Christians should handle significant changes around them, whether they be technological or social.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 232 | Chip Davis - The Changes We’ve Witnessed
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Chip Davis joins Brett to discuss the changes they have seen over the course of their lives - good and bad.By Brett Maragni
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The book of Leviticus, while considered boring by many Christians today, actually has rich principles for us as New Covenant Christians. In Leviticus 1 we see a couple of principles that impact the way we worship the Lord.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 230 | Russell Franklin - Foundations Christian Counseling
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Russell Franklin talks about the vital role Biblical counseling played in his life and addresses some of the concerns people might have with going to counseling.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 229 | Russell Franklin - ”They Said I Wouldn’t Make it Through High School”
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Russell Franklin, of Foundations Christian Counseling, shares his story... one in which supportive parents and a gracious God enabled him to overcome his childhood challenges.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 228 | Jimmie Davidson - The Christ Life and the Great Commission
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Jimmie Davidson shares about how when Christ is your life (and He really is for those who are born again), you will have a desire to see everyone come to know Him.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 227 | Jimmie Davidson - When Christ is Your Life
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Jimmie Davidson shares about the power of the Christ life. What is the Christ life? It is the reality that, as believers, Christ is our life (Colossians 1.27, John 15.5, Galatians 2.20). When Christ is your life, worry disappears, miracles occur, and life is an adventure.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 226 | Jimmie Davidson - ”Did I Have Enough Faith?”
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Jimmie Davidson saw how Christ changed the lives of his parents but wrestled with whether he really had enough faith to be saved himself. Hear how God brought him to a place where he was at peace regarding his standing with God and how you, too, can know for sure that Heaven is your future home.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 225 | Exodus 32-34 - Are You Stiff-Necked or Radiant Faced?
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Are you stiff-necked or radiant faced? You cannot be both. In these chapters from the Exodus story, we see a sharp contrast between a man who was walking closely with the Lord and those who were living in rebellion.By Brett Maragni
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Ep 224 | Chuck Coker - Tae Kwon Do for the Glory of God
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Chuck Coker returns to Sound of Truth Podcast to talk about Yesha Tae Kwon Do, a ministry he founded forty years ago to provide affordable Tae Kwon Do training from a Christian worldview. Three of the Maragni kids have been a part of Yesha for several years now and Brett is thrilled to talk with "Grandmaster" Coker about this effective Christ-honor…
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