The determinetruth Podcast
Understanding Scripture and the role of the Church in the 21st Century. We will wrestle with the Kingdom of God, the mission of God’s people, and how this applies to the Church in the 21st Century
Episodes
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What does it actually mean to “know” God?
In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob explore 1, 2, and 3 John—three fascinating New Testament writings centered on truth, love, obedience, fellowship, and what it means to genuinely know God.
We begin with some important background questions. Did the Apostle John actually write 1, 2, and 3 John? Why is 1...
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Jude: Remain in the love of God & have mercy on those who are wavering
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The book of Jude is short—but it contains some of the strangest material in the New Testament.
Why does Jude talk about rebellious angels? What does Genesis 6 have to do with his argument? Why does Michael the Archangel dispute with the devil over the body of Moses? And perhaps most sur...
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How do we recognize false teachers—and is false teaching only about getting our theology wrong?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we explore 2 Peter and its urgent warning about false teachers within the church. While Christians often define false teaching primarily in terms of incorrect doctrine, 2 Peter pushes us further. Peter is deeply concerned with both what fa...
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What does 1 Peter really teach about suffering, submission, and responding to people who treat us unfairly? In this episode of the DetermineTruth Podcast, Vinnie and Rob continue their study of 1 Peter and explore Peter’s radical vision for Christian life in a hostile culture.
First Peter was written to followers of Jesus experiencing ridicule, slander, social pressure, and perse...
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What if the Apostle Peter has played a far greater role in shaping Christian theology than many Christians realize?
New Testament scholar Dr. Gene Green joins the Determined Truth Podcast to explore the theology of Peter and the message of 1 Peter. Rather than seeing Peter merely as the impulsive disciple who denied Jesus and was later restored, Dr. Gre...
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What does James mean when he says that “faith without works is dead”?
Christians—particularly Protestants—have wrestled with James 2 for centuries. Paul says that a person is justified by faith apart from works, while James says that a person is “justified by works and not by faith alone.”
Are Paul and James c...
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After nearly 280 podcast episodes together, we're entering a new season for Determined Truth.
In this special update episode, Vinnie shares that he will be transitioning off the Determined Truth staff later this year to focus on his growing voiceover career, teaching, and family responsibilities. While he'll still return as a guest from time to time, this marks the beginning of a signi...
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What was James really trying to accomplish when he wrote his letter to the early church?
In Part 2 of our study through the Book of James, we move beyond individual verses to examine the larger message of the letter. James calls believers to endure suffering faithfully, reject favoritism, care for the poor, control their speech, and live according to the values of God's kingdom—e...
James 1: Does James Contradict Paul?
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Does the book of James contradict Paul—or have Christians misunderstood James for centuries?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we begin our study of the book of James by examining one of the most debated books in the New Testament. We explore why Martin Luther famously questioned James, how faith and works actually fit together...
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What does the book of Hebrews mean when it says that Jesus is "better"?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our study of Hebrews by exploring one of its central themes: Jesus is the fulfillment of everything the Old Testament anticipated—not because God abandoned His promises, but because those promises reach their climax in Christ.
Together we discuss:
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**Hebrews is one of the most theologically rich—and often overlooked—books in the New Testament. In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we continue our introduction to Hebrews by exploring why it has been so influential in Christian theology, why it's often neglected in churches, and how its message is deeply rooted in the Old Testament.**
Rob and Vinnie discuss t...
What is the book of Hebrews really about and who wrote it?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we are joined by New Testament scholar Dana Harris to begin an in-depth exploration of one of the most fascinating—and often misunderstood—books in the New Testament.
Hebrews is packed with rich theology, Old Testament references, warnings about perseverance, and one of the highest views of...
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Does the New Testament support slavery?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our study of Philemon, one of the shortest—and most debated—books in the New Testament.
Paul's letter to Philemon centers on a runaway slave named Onesimus, a wealthy Christian named Philemon, and a challenge that continues to spark discussion today: Why doesn't Paul explicitl...
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The book of Philemon raises one of the most difficult questions in all of Scripture: What does the Bible actually say about slavery?
In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, Rob and Vinnie begin a two-part discussion on Philemon, Onesimus, and the complicated relationship between slavery, biblical interpretation, and Christian history. Along the way, they explore how Scripture h...
Can the Bible be used to justify abuse?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we conclude our series on unhealthy churches, spiritual abuse, and religious trauma with author, theologian, and abuse expert Steve Tracy.
Steve shares decades of experience helping churches understand abuse, respond wisely to victims, and avoid the misuse of Scripture that often protects abusers instead of the vulnerabl...
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Can Bible verses be used to justify abuse?
In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, we continue our series on toxic church culture, spiritual abuse, and unhealthy leadership by examining how churches sometimes protect institutions, reputations, and leaders instead of victims.
We discuss the Southern Baptist Convention abuse scandals, church accountability structures, Christian national...
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What happens when the place that was supposed to feel spiritually safe becomes the source of deep pain?
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we continue our conversation on religious trauma, spiritual abuse, PTSD, and moral injury with licensed trauma clinician Eric Winton.
Together, we explore:
The difference between church hurt, religious trauma, and moral injury Why some p...
Can church experiences cause real trauma? What is spiritual abuse? And how should Christians think about PTSD, anxiety, trauma, therapy, and healing?
In this episode of the Determine Truth Podcast, we sit down with licensed marriage and family therapist Eric Winton to discuss the growing conversation surrounding church trauma, spiritual abuse, PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and mental health within Christian spaces.
Eric brings bot...
In this episode of the Determined Truth Podcast, we continue our important conversation on abuse in the church—focusing on power dynamics, safeguarding, and how churches can become truly safe environments.
What happens when leadership power is misused? How can churches protect the vulnerable while still fostering trust and community? And what practical steps can leaders take today to prevent abuse before it happens?
We explor...
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health, this time engaging the DIFFICULT conversation of s3xu@l abuse within the church and within church systems.
We bring back our friend Somer Ransom to discuss her experience as a church practitioner and what she’s learned about this subject over the years. What is the appropriate way for opposite-gender Christians to engage? Is the “Billy Graham Rule” the ...
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