I had the privilege to interview Anthony Russo about his new book Jesus Changed Everything: He Changed History, He Can Change Your Story.Anthony gives his testimony of being converted from Roman Catholicism but also later from nominal Christianity. He realized from the Bible just how central Jesus is to everything we believe–even our reason for living.We talk about how cultures try to worship other things in the place of God. Only the truth of the gospel makes sense of our plight and our cure.Anthony Russo:Grace and Peace RadioJesus Changed Everything book [bulk orders at discount]Amazon Author pageWe value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
Was Jesus a Socialist? (part 2)
In this episode of Truthspresso Express I chat about Jesus and socialism while driving to work.A coworker recently made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it.In part 2 I talk about how Jesus avoided being a leader of a political revolution. He taught voluntary charity.I also walked through two parables in Matthew chapter 25 where Jesus seemed to teach “meritocracy”:The wise and foolish virginsThe talents/pounds See also:Rebecca Berschwinger – One Little Candle episode 56: “The ”He Gets Us” Movement. Promoting a False Jesus?”Andrew Rappaport – Apologetics Live episode 172: “Answering the “He Gets Us” campaign”We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
Four Ways We Tear Down Our Children
Chelsea and I continue our chat about parenting.Parenting is the most rewarding and the most challenging job in life. How we treat our children now can impact them for life.Here are four ways we can can tear down our children and not realize it:Be cold toward themBe critical of themBe condescending toward themBe controlling over themScriptures Cited:Mark 18:101 Thessalonians 5:11Ecclesiastes 10:12Matthew 5:22Romans 14:19Proverbs 1:8-91 Peter 5:2-3Hebrews 12:11*** Castle Rock Women’s Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
Was Jesus a Socialist? (part 1)
In this episode of Truthspresso Express I chat about Jesus and socialism while driving to work.A coworker recently made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it.In part 1 I talk about socialism’s dependence on controlling “power structures.”Nothing in Jesus’ teachings or actions show that He was trying to gather a following to overthrow the social order. His teachings on personal virtue are incompatible with the end goals of socialism. His parables are full of references to current institutions and markets to teach spiritual lessons.We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
Three Reasons Parents Tear Down Their Children
Spring boarding from our series on slander Chelsea and I talk about parenting. As important as how husband and wife treat each other is how they treat their children.We give three reasons parents can find themselves tearing down their own children:Power (abuse of)Impulse (anger)Deception (two parenting extremes that show lack of love)Scriptures Cited:1 TImothy 5:21James 3:17Matthew 18:6Colossians 3:21Ephesians 6:4*** Castle Rock Women’s Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. ***We value your feedback!Have questions for Truthspresso? Contact us!
200th Episode: Andrew Rappaport on Christian Podcasting
For this 200th episode of Truthspresso Andrew Rappaport joins me to talk about Christian podcasting and the Christian Podcast Community. Truthspresso is a member podcast of the Christian Podcast Community.Andrew Rappaport is the executive director of Striving For Eternity Ministries and the Christian Podcast Community.Andrew grew up in a Jewish home and converted to Christianity at the age of 16. He is a pastor, apologist, and international speaker. He frequently engages in evangelism through street preaching.Learn more about Andrew Rappaport:Andrew Rappaport’s testimonyAndrew Rappaport’s ministries:Striving For Eternity MinistriesThe Christian Podcast CommunityAndrew Rappaport’s podcasts:Andrew Rappaport’s Rapp ReportThe Daily Rapp Report with Andrew RappaportApologetics LiveTheology Throw DownSo, You Want To Be A Podcaster?Andrew Rappaport’s books:What Do They Believe?What Do We Believe?
Six Ways To Build Up Others
Chelsea and I conclude how we treat others with our words.Using the acronym GREATS we present six ways to build up others with our words.Graceful wordsRespectful wordsEncouraging wordsAffirming wordsTruthful wordsSincere wordsScriptures Referenced:Colossians 4:61 Peter 2:17Romans 12:101 Peter 3:151 Thessalonians 5:11Proverbs 25:11Deuteronomy 1:38; 31:6James 4:11Ephesians 4:24-252 Corinthians 1:12*** Castle Rock Women’s Health is a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to move into a new office to serve the community better. Please consider a monthly or one-time donation. ***