The Distorted Truth Podcast
The Distorted Truth Podcast exists to confront the truth problem in modern Christianity. Too often, Scripture is misinterpreted, taken out of context, or taught without understanding the culture in which it was written, creating distorted beliefs that push people away rather than draw them closer to Christ. This podcast isn’t about comfort, it’s about challenge. The way Christians engage with the Bible must change. Truth needs to be restored through historical context, cultural insight, and careful, disciplined study. The Distorted Truth Podcast is dedicated to dismantling false narratives, correcting theological misunderstandings, and calling believers back to an authentic, uncompromised faith grounded in Scripture as it was originally intended. Website: https://bgpministries.com Donate: https://bgpministries.com/donate YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarieSmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgp_ministries/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BGPministries
Episodes
We know we need Jesus for salvation, but sometimes we live like everything after salvation depends on us. We try harder, do better, love better, fix things, and measure ourselves against what we think God expects from us.
But what if our inability to do it perfectly isn't the problem? What if it's meant to show us that we need Him?
In this episode, Carie looks at the law, salvation by grace through faith, our calling ...
False teaching doesn’t always sound false. Sometimes it starts with something that’s completely true and then subtly distorts it.
In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie looks at Jesus’ warning about false messiahs and false prophets in Mark 13 and teaches us how to recognize false teaching, why we need to know the Word of God, and how to measure what we hear against Scripture.
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Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same sin or habit no matter how hard you try? In this episode of Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie teaches that real transformation doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from surrendering to the power of the Holy Spirit. Through Peter's journey from self-reliance to Spirit-empowered living, discover what the cross truly accomplished and how God changes us from...
Have you ever wondered what Paul really meant when he wrote, "Take every thought captive" in 2 Corinthians 10:5? Many Christians have been taught to suppress their thoughts or feel guilty for having them. But is that what Scripture actually teaches?
In this episode, Carie takes a closer look at one of the Bible's most quoted verses and uncovers its original context. Discover how understanding Paul's words can transfo...
The conversation around tithing has created endless debates in the church. Should Christians still give ten percent? Is tithing a command under the New Testament? How much does God really expect from us?
But Jesus' teaching about generosity was never simply about a number.
In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, we look at the story of a widow who gave two small coins and discover that Jesus wasn't measuring h...
In this episode, Carie dives into Haggai 2 to discover the difference between obedience driven by obligation and obedience that flows from a surrendered heart. God isn't simply looking for our actions; He's after our hearts. Join me as we explore what true surrender looks like and why trusting God always leads to something greater than we can see.
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Have you ever felt like you've messed up one too many times? Maybe you've wondered if God is disappointed in you, if you've lost your worth, or if you'll ever be enough.
In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie exposes the lie that our worth is based on our performance. She explores what Scripture really says about our identity in Christ, why comparison and people-pleasing steal our freedom, and how to w...
Does Matthew 6:14–15 teach that God won't forgive you if you struggle to forgive someone else? This passage has confused many believers, but when we look at it in context, Jesus reveals something much deeper than a list of rules.
In this message, Carie explores what biblical forgiveness really means, why unforgiveness affects our hearts, and three practical steps to help you walk in the freedom Christ has for y...
Does Jeremiah 29:11 really promise immediate prosperity and success, or is there more to the story?
In this episode, Carie explores the historical context of one of the Bible's most well-known verses. Discover why God spoke these words to His people in exile, what we can learn about waiting on His timing, how to faithfully serve Him in difficult seasons, and why understanding Scripture in context changes everything.
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In this episode, Carie unpacks one of the most commonly misused Bible verses, Philippians 4:13, and answers the question: Does “I can do all things through Christ” really mean I can do whatever I want? By exploring the true context of Paul’s words, she reveals that this verse is actually about learning to be content in every season of life, whether in abundance or hardship.
Carie shares how Je...
In this episode, Carie tackles one of the most misunderstood and fear-inducing questions in Christianity: What is the unforgivable sin?
Jesus said there is one sin that will not be forgiven, but what did He really mean? Does it mean a believer can accidentally commit it? Is there a point where God refuses to forgive?
Through Scripture, Carie explores the true meaning of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, the role of t...
In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie asks the question: Can God really heal physically today?
Through her personal story of her father’s battle with cancer, she opens up about faith, prayer, prophetic words, and the pain of unanswered healing. This is an honest conversation about what it looks like when belief and reality don’t line up.
Carie also explores different ways healing can show u...
In this episode, Carie breaks down what it really means to be saved and challenges the idea that salvation is just saying a prayer. Through a personal story and clear biblical truth, she explains why being a “good person” isn’t enough and what Jesus actually came to do.
If you’ve ever wondered what you’re being saved from or what true salvation looks like, this episode will give you clar...
In this episode, Carie shares a prophetic message about Open Doors and how God is moving in your life right now. Through Acts 16, we are reminded that when God opens a door, it often comes with opposition, but that does not mean the door is not from Him.
Carie speaks on the reality of distraction, discouragement, and the pressure that tries to stop you from walking in obedience. These challenges can cause you to ques...
Why do so many people feel like they can’t trust God anymore?
In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie dives into one of the most common and deeply personal struggles in the Christian faith: the feeling that God has let us down. But what if the real issue isn’t God’s trustworthiness? What if it’s where we’ve been placing our trust all along?
Through relatable examples and gro...
In this episode, Carie asks a challenging question: Is it actually biblical to say, “Whoever is meant to be here will be”?
She unpacks this common phrase often heard in Christian circles and examines how it can subtly shape our mindset around responsibility, prayer, and obedience. Through Scripture and real-life ministry experiences, Carie explores the tension between trusting God’s sovereignty and ...
In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie breaks down what the Bible says about identity in Christ and how becoming a child of God comes through faith in Jesus, not assumption.
Looking at John 1 and Galatians 3, this episode clarifies what it means to be a new creation, how identity is transformed in Christ, and why many common beliefs about being a child of God do not align with Scripture.
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In this episode, Carie breaks down a commonly misunderstood Bible verse, “God will give you the desires of your heart.” Is this a promise that God gives you whatever you want, or is there a deeper meaning?
Looking at Psalm 37:1–4 in context, Carie explains how this passage addresses anxiety when the wicked prosper, the temporary nature of evil, and the call to trust God and do good. She also unpacks...
What if the question you’re too afraid to ask is the one God is ready to answer?
In this episode, Carie tackles the honest, heavy question: “Am I too broken for God?” She explores how God has always worked through imperfect, messy, and unlikely people, not in spite of their brokenness, but often through it.
Carie also gets real and personal, sharing her own story of feeling deeply broken and how God ...
In this episode, Carie answers the question, “How can God use me if I’m not qualified?” and unpacks what it truly means to be called by God. Drawing from Acts 4 and Jeremiah 1, she challenges the idea that calling depends on credentials and shows how God equips ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
If you’ve struggled with self-doubt, insecurity, or feeling unprepared, this episode will ...
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