This episode is part 1 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. 1 Nephi chapters 1-15 cover the prophet Lehi and his family leaving Jerusalem before the Babylonian captivity, his sons retrieve brass plates from Laban, Lehi has a dream of a tree with white fruit, and his son Nephi gets a vision of end times interpretations of Lehi’s dream. Further research: Book of Mormon in video Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us!
Four Reasons for Thankfulness
Chelsea returns to Truthspresso to co-host about thankfulness. After celebrating Thanksgiving Day, we present four reasons to be thankful to God: Because of who He is (1Ch 16:34; 2Co 9:15) Because of what He has done (Isa 12:4-5) Because of what He is doing (Psa 107:8-9; Php 4:6) Because He is faithful in the hard times (1Th 5:18; Eph 5:20; Col 3:17) *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us! Mentioned in this episode: Affiliate Link: Blackout Coffee Blackout Coffee is a coffee company that supports traditional American values of strong families, personal responsibility, and patriotism. Blackout Coffee delivers to active duty military and first responders. Be Awake, Not
A Conversation with Three Mormons
My brother John joins me for the first time as a guest on Truthspresso. Two Mormon missionaries and their bishop visited my house on Friday. John was there to join me. We all had a delightful conversation. After the Mormons pitched their church and explained that they have continuing prophets, John and I asked some basic probing questions about the atonement and who they believe Jesus to be. John and I talk about this conversation and give an overview of the Book of Mormon. We also discuss a few details in the life of Joseph Smith. *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us! Mentioned in this episode: Affiliate
Did Trump Really Say That?! (part 6)
This episode is part 6 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said. As we examine each trope let’s ask ourselves “Did Trump really say that?!” Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe. In part 5 we dissect one hoax from an interview Donald Trump had with Tucker Carlson a few days before the election: The “Liz Cheney in a firing squad” hoax Sources Cited: “Lawrence: The one person who did not deny Donald Trump wants Liz Cheney executed is Donald Trump,” MSNBC, November 1, 2024. “Trump escalates violent rhetoric with chilling remarks about Liz Cheney,” CNN, November 1, 2024. Liz Cheney (@Liz_Cheney), “This is how dictators
Responding to the 2024 Elections
The 2024 elections exceeded many expectations. Donald J. Trump is once again slated for the White House. He won in an electoral landslide and won the popular vote. He gained in almost every demographic. We look at some fiscal data and figure out why Gen Z and younger Millennials shifted the most toward Trump from 2020. Some people are really unhappy and feel their very livelihood and the world is in danger. After playing some clips of TikTok people melting down, I present a challenge to Christians. If you’re happy or feel relief, avoid the trap of kicking people while they’re down. Be a listening ear and ask questions gently. Speak truth in love. Ease the angst and look for
A Nation In Captivity?
On the eve of world-changing elections I skim through some of the stories in the book of Daniel and ask if the United States is in a form of captivity. Will the country head more toward captivity or out of it? Can our vote steer the nation one way or another? Scriptures Referenced: 2 Timothy 2:22-26 Colossians 2:8 Isaiah 44:28 *** Please contribute to theHurricane relief fund for A.M. Brewster*** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us!
Did Trump Really Say That?! (part 5)
This episode is part 5 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said. As we examine each trope let’s ask ourselves “Did Trump really say that?!” Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe. In part 5 we dissect two hoaxes from the same article in The Atlantic: The “I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had” hoax The “$60,000 to Bury a Mexican” hoax Sources Cited: Jeffrey Goldberg, “Trump: ‘I Need the Kind of Generals That Hitler Had’,” The Atlantic, October 22, 2024. Michael D. Shear, “Trump Asked Aide Why His Generals Couldn’t Be Like Hitler’s, Book Says,” New York Times, August 8, 2022. Christopher Tremoglie,
Colorado’s Abortion Amendment 79–Why It Matters
***Warning: This episode talks about sensitive topics*** November 5, 2024 is a crucial election in the United States for many reasons. The country is polarized. Even many states are polarized. Colorado’s Amendment 79 would enshrine abortion as a fundamental right into the state constitution. It would even allow the legislature to pass laws that pay for it on demand with taxes. Colorado is the premier destination for abortion in the country. The state has no restrictions on abortion. Could Amendment 79 and future laws based on it encourage people from outside the state to flock in and make residents pay to end the life of their unborn children. Could the language of the amendment set up barriers to stopping human
Hurricanes: Be Practical Not Political!
This episode is a call to action for listeners of Truthspresso to help out a ministry suffering from hurricane Helene! After discussing some of the timeline and effects of hurricanes Helene and Milton, I show how some politicians want to pretend to care about people. Never let a crisis go to waste, it seems. Don’t be like power-hungry politicians! Be Christians! Fellow podcaster and member of the Christian Podcast Community A.M. Brewster lost just about everything in the flooding from hurricane Helene. Please give to help him though his loss! Sources Cited: “Utterly irresponsible and selfish Harris slams DeSantis,” MSNBC, October 7, 2024. “Gov. DeSantis fires back at Kamala Harris: ‘It’s not about you’,” Fox News, October 8, 2024. Vice
Did Trump Really Say That?! (part 4)
This episode is part 4 of examining common claims about something Donald Trump said. As we examine each trope let’s ask ourselves “Did Trump really say that?!” Context is king. There can be more than meets the eye than what media will often have us believe. In part 4 we dissect two hoaxes: The “Putin is a Genius” hoax The WWI soldiers are “losers and suckers” hoax Sources Cited: Philip Bump, “‘Genius,’ ‘Savvy’: Trump reacts to Putin’s moves on Ukraine exactly as you’d expect,” Washington Post, Updated February 22, 2022. Bess Levin, “Trump Calls Putin’s Ukraine Moves ‘Genius’ Because He’s a Sick Man Who Hates Democracy,” Vanity Fair, February 22, 2022. “President Trump Joins Clay & Buck from Mar-a-Lago,” The