Truth Unbound with Walter Swaim

Should Christians Practice Yoga? Ex-Astrologer Marcia Montenegro Reveals Its True Meaning 

In this special interview, we examine a growing concern within the church: the use of yoga by Christians and even by churches as a form of exercise or outreach. Although yoga is often presented as spiritually neutral, its origins, practices, and underlying beliefs are deeply rooted in Eastern mysticism and a religious worldview that is i...

The Red-Green Alliance: Is the Church Prepared for What's Coming? In this special full-length episode of Truth Unbound, we examine what has been called the Red-Green Alliance: the growing cooperation between the radical socialist Left of the Democrat party and radical-political Islam. Rather than treating it as a slogan or conspiracy theory, we look at it as a real cultural and historical pattern. From Latin America’s experie...

If women cannot biblically serve as pastors, what ministries does God call them to fulfill in the church? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim explores the many vital, biblical roles women play in teaching, discipleship, evangelism, missions, counseling, and service while examining the complementarian understanding of church leadership. Far from sidelining women, Scripture presents them as indispensable partners in ad...

"The Bible Was Written for Us, Not to Us" — Is That Really True? Many say now that "The Bible was written for us, not to us"? More importantly, is the statement true? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines the origins of this popular phrase, the biblical arguments for and against it, and why understanding context is essential without diminishing the authority of Scripture. Discover how God’s Word wa...

US Government UFO Files Reveal Ezekiel's Wheel? New U.S. government UFO/UAP files have reignited one of the Bible’s most debated questions: Did Ezekiel really see a UFO?  In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines Ezekiel’s mysterious “wheel within a wheel” vision and reveals what God’s Word actually says. Was it alien technology — or the glorious throne of God?

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This Changes How You See the Iran Conflict | Dr. Ergun Caner

In this special briefing recorded on April 21, 2026, and hosted by Louisiana Baptist University, Dr. Walt Swaim (Academic Dean) welcomes special guest Dr. Ergun Caner—apologist and professor—for a compelling discussion that goes beyond the headlines. Together, they explore the deeper cultural, religious, and spiritual realities behind the Iran conflict.

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What Genesis 2:18 Really Says About Eve Was Eve really created to be Adam’s “helper” in a weak or subordinate sense? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walt examines the key Hebrew phrase in Genesis 2:18 and responds to the growing claim that “helper” is an androcentric mistranslation. We affirm what’s right—that ezer does not imply inferiority—but also correct the overstatement th...

Who Chose - Jesus or Judas?

Why did Jesus choose Judas—knowing he would betray Him? Was Judas forced into his role, or did he truly have a choice? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walt take us on a deep, Scripture-based look at one of the most debated questions in Christianity: the tension between God’s foreknowledge and human responsibility. Walking verse-by-verse through the Bible, we examine Judas’ decisio...

Is Easter Pagan? The Truth About Eggs, Bunnies & Ishtar

Is Easter really a pagan holiday—or is that just a modern myth? In this episode, Dr. Walt helps us examine the claims about Ishtar, Easter eggs, and the Easter bunny, and compare them with actual history and early Christian practice. You’ll discover where these traditions really come from and why the resurrection of Jesus has always been the true focus of Easte...

The Mandela Effect - with Scripture? 

Have you ever been certain a Bible verse existed—only to discover it doesn’t? In this episode, Dr. Walt Swaim explores the Mandela Effect and how it connects to a growing post-truth culture where people remember—and even choose to believe—things that are not factually true. From famous cultural misquotes to widely believed “Bible verses” that aren’...

Israel vs Iran at Purim — Is the Esther Connection Prophetic?

Just days before the Jewish festival of Purim, Israel launched major strikes against Iran. The timing immediately caught the attention of many observers around the world.

Purim commemorates the dramatic events recorded in the Book of Esther, when the Jewish people living in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran) were delivered from a plot to destroy them. Is this coincid...

Adam Wasn’t Created? Why William Lane Craig Is Wrong. 

Was Adam directly created by God — or did he emerge from an evolved hominid population? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines William Lane Craig’s proposal that Adam and Eve may have belonged to Homo heidelbergensis nearly 750,000 years ago.

If Adam was selected from an existing population and later endowed with a  rational soul...

Progressive Christianity Sounds Loving… But Is It Biblical? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walter Swaim examines the growing influence of Progressive Christianity and asks a crucial question: does it truly reflect biblical teaching, or does it reshape Scripture to fit modern cultural ideas?

By analyzing public religious statements and comparing them directly with Scripture, this episode teaches viewers how to recogniz...

James Talarico: Scriptural Truth v. Progressive Claims James Talarico - In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walt Swaim examines recent comments made by James Talarico, a Democrat State Representative from Texas, during a widely discussed interview where he openly articulates his version of progressive Christianity. While Talarico presents his views with sincerity and compassion, this episode carefully and biblically evaluates the...

Why Share the Gospel if God Controls Everything? In this episode of Truth Unbound, Walt examine the discussion surrounding Wes Huff, Calvinism, and the claim that God’s sovereignty means everything is predetermined — including human choices. He'll unpack common arguments about “ordained ends and means” and test whether they actually hold up biblically and logically. We look at popular analogies used to defen...

Kirk Cameron Debate: Is Conditionalism Making a Comeback?

Recently, Kirk Cameron stirred significant discussion by revealing that he has moved toward conditionalism in his understanding of hell. In this episode, we carefully examine what conditionalism teaches, how it differs from eternal conscious torment (ECT), and why this debate has resurfaced among evangelical believers. We walk through the key biblical texts, theological assu...

Did Early Christians Invent Christmas?

Did Christians really “invent” Christmas, or is the story far deeper than the myths we hear every year? In this episode, Dr. Walt uncovers what the earliest Christians believed, how December 25 was chosen, and why claims of pagan origins fall apart under real history. You’ll learn the truth about Sol Invictus, Saturnalia, and the theology that shaped the celebration of Jesus&...

Not Everything That Sounds Like God - Comes From God False teachers aren’t just outside the church—they’re inside it. Many wear the mask of biblical truth while quietly twisting Scripture to fit their own agendas. Leaders like Kenneth Copeland, Andy Stanley, Paula Whitea, and many others present messages that sound spiritual but deviate from the clear teachings of God’s Word. In this powerful episode, Dr. Wa...

How Progressive Theology Is Creeping Into Your Kids’ Storybooks

The just published “Just Love Story Bible” has created quite a stir and is the latest na recent trend of progressive Christian publishers targeting children with false theology and teaching.  In this episode of Truth Unbound, Dr. Walt Swaim exposes this trojan horse of the heresy of progressive Christianity and why it is such a danger to childre...