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Discernment matters in a world full of confident voices, shallow answers, and spiritual confusion.
The Bible calls believers to test what they hear, hold fast to what is true, and grow in wisdom shaped by God’s Word.
These teachings are here to help you think carefully, listen wisely, and develop stronger biblical discernment over time.
Episodes tagged for discernment and testing teaching in the directory.
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Aug 12, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about whether or not we can see evidence that God sustains the universe, and how to respond to someone who says autonomy is his guiding principle for morality. Topics: Do we have evidence of God sustaining the…
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 min
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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Aug 11, 2026 · 55 min
A prominent Methodist pastor says the Bible contains hundreds of mistakes, a Texas city erupts over plans for a new mosque, and a politician uses Jesus to promote a gospel of good works. Segment 1 • Why Christians may be putting too much…
Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min
Do children belong to the state, or does the state exist to aid parents in their fundamental duties? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Aug 10, 2026 · 55 min
The Shack 2 is on the way... Todd explains why The Shack has been so influential despite its serious theological errors. Plus, a practical look at church membership, submitting to biblical leadership, and what faithful church life should…
Aug 10, 2026 · 20 min
Questions about whether Genesis 1 indicates that humans are basically good and that we’ve emphasized sin too much, and how, if the heart is “desperately wicked,” anyone could believe in their heart that God raised Jesus from the dead and…
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 min
Dr. Thaddeus Williams explains what's causing the catastrophic loss of meaning today and how the person of Jesus Christ provides what the world needs most. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
Aug 9, 2026 · 48 min
Michael Horton, Walter Strickland, Bob Hiller, and Justin Holcomb survey one of the most consequential books in the history of the world: The book of Genesis. They examine how it's theological themes confronted the myths and gods of its…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Aug 7, 2026 · 55 min
It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Todd and Jimmy discuss why accepting help from others can be so difficult. • Rachel: My toddler has become so difficult that I went back to work just to get a…
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Aug 7, 2026 · 1h 5m
An organization started by Chuck Colson celebrates 50 years of caring for inmates and their families. An online video reveals how much family means to children. And who is going to care for the growing number of people aging alone?…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Aug 7, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about how God’s voice can be unmistakable in light of John 10 and 1 Samuel 3, whether the impulse to witness to someone is coming from the conscience or the Holy Spirit, and why worship is required. Topics:…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Aug 6, 2026 · 55 min
Why are more young Christians returning to traditional church? Todd examines the surprising shift back toward reverence, structure, and hymnals before sharing a practical blueprint for planning a worship service that points people to…
Aug 6, 2026 · 23 min
Questions about how to respond to someone claiming the Quran is the true word of God and how one can discuss the gospel with a Baháʼí. How would you respond to someone claiming the Quran is the true word of God? How can I discuss the…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Aug 5, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about the huge difference that can be made when one person is equipped, then he answers questions about attending a church where the pastor is affiliated with Freemasonry, recognizing circular reasoning, “Father, forgive them,”…
Aug 4, 2026 · 8 min
If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. Today, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and the Lord's heart to be present with His…
Aug 3, 2026 · 27 min
Questions about inspiration when the New Testament writers quote the Septuagint rather than the original text, whether we could add books to the Bible if new letters from the apostles were found, and how to handle passages like John…
Aug 2, 2026 · 48 min
Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Justin Holcomb, and Walter Strickland respond to clips from Steven Bartlett's Diary of a CEO podcast and historian Tom Holland—two different skeptics interested in the Christian faith from different angles—and…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Jul 31, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about whether or not images are in your brain, various questions about appearance of age and the age of the earth, why Paul says he isn’t lying in Galatians 1:20, and how to share the gospel with people whose loved…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1h 9m
Why are young men and young women increasingly moving in different cultural and political directions? In this episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Corey Miller, president of Ratio Christi, to discuss trends shaping higher education, the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 20 min
Questions about whether Christians are complicit in abortion if they shop at companies whose health plans cover it, the claim that putting up Christmas decorations at work discriminates against other religious holidays, and an employer…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Jul 29, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about finding a good Bible translation and sticking with it, then he responds to callers’ questions about when to answer questions about hypothetical situations, whether there’s a waiting place when we die, where Greg and Amy…
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min
To make sense of the many details in Scripture, we need to get to grips with the overarching story of the Bible, following God's unfolding revelation chapter by chapter and book by book. Today, Barry Cooper introduces the important…
Jul 28, 2026 · 5 min
To make sense of the many details in Scripture, we need to get to grips with the overarching story of the Bible, following God's unfolding revelation chapter by chapter and book by book. In this episode, Barry Cooper introduces the…
Jul 26, 2026 · 1h 14m
In Part 2 of our series on equal protection for the preborn, Alisa sits down with Ginna Cross, co-CEO of Alliance Family Services, to hear the case for why equal protection should be pursued now—not later. Grounded in a deep conviction…
Jul 26, 2026 · 38 min
People who would never set foot in a church are saying they believe Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, skeptics who reject the resurrection will defend the ethics of Jesus, and across the internet people are fascinated by the Nephilim, the…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1h 11m
Equal protection for the preborn has become one of the biggest and most divisive debates in the pro-life movement. Everyone agrees abortion ends the life of an innocent human being. Everyone wants to see abortion end. The disagreement is…
Jul 21, 2026 · 6 min
When God wanted to reveal Himself in the most unmistakable way imaginable, He spoke with language that our minds can understand. Today, Barry Cooper explains why our Creator often uses human traits and characteristics to describe Himself…
Jul 19, 2026 · 1h 4m
Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked an explosion of conspiracy theories. Many of those claims, amplified by Candace Owens, have accused eyewitnesses, Charlie's friends, and even TPUSA of participating in a massive cover-up. In this…
Jul 19, 2026 · 47 min
What does orthodox Christian doctrine look like when the world it inhabits has become almost unrecognizable: when humanoid robots are household appliances, when the moon has a colony with no ordained minister, and when warfare is waged by…
Jul 17, 2026 · 31 min
For the first time since its opening in 1993, the San Diego California Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is open to the public. And our team got to take a tour. While most Christians have met members of the LDS…
Jul 12, 2026 · 1h 7m
Was Phoebe the first female preacher? Was Junia an apostle? Can women preach, teach, or host Christian podcasts? These questions are fueling some of the biggest debates in evangelicalism today. In this episode, Denny Burk joins me to…
Jul 12, 2026 · 45 min
Can we trust our own minds, do we need to mimic a hero or be redeemed, and is love something more than a useful evolutionary accident? Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb journey through Christopher Nolan's…
Jul 8, 2026 · 9 min
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May 30, 2026
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:17 {TPT – Breaking Info} What BOMB are we about to drop on The Passion Translation? 2. 25:04 {Calvinism Proven False?} Do you think a good argument against Calvinism is the fact…
May 24, 2026
Because of how widespread his “translation” is, how his teaching is impacting people’s lives, and how many leaders have recklessly endorsed his work, I think you should know about his wrong prophecy. For the love of God’s Word, please…
May 22, 2026
0:00 – Intro 1. 0:13 {Where’s Mike Going?} Why won’t you be seeing much of Mike for the next 3 months, and how can we help support Ben Schettler who was recently attacked while speaking? 2. 16:36 {If We’re Priests & Kings, No Alcohol?}…
May 20, 2026
Ten years ago, Gary Morgan was caught red-handed and bad pastors covered up for him. Solid evidence of fake prophecy and even email fraud. But he got away with it and the godly Christians who tried to call him out were vilified and abused…
May 13, 2026
This was embarrassing. They went viral with smoke and mirrors and I just want to clear the air and suggest that these men aren’t the thought leaders for our uncertain future. My video on how to think biblically about aliens (in the first…
Apr 2, 2026 · 5 min
Since fallen humanity is already unable to come to God, what role does Satan play in blinding unbelievers? Today, Derek Thomas explores the biblical doctrine of total depravity and how Satan affects humanity's resistance to the truth of…
Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min
What does Scripture mean when it says that "the heavens declare the glory of God"? Today, W. Robert Godfrey reflects on this phrase from the Psalms and considers how creation testifies to God's glory and righteousness. Read the…
Mar 5, 2026 · 5 min
How do we understand the role of Sunday worship in the Christian life? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the nature of the church and what Scripture teaches about gathering together as Christ's people. Read the transcript:…
Feb 19, 2026 · 5 min
What does Jesus mean when He promises, "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am among them"? Today, Joel Kim examines this often-quoted passage from Matthew 18, considering its context and significance for the life of the…
Feb 5, 2026 · 6 min
Why is the Lord's Supper so important for the Christian life? Today, W. Robert Godfrey considers the meaning and significance of this sacrament instituted by Christ. Read the transcript:…
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Jun 18, 2025 · 1h 16m
What’s the current situation on the ground in Israel and how are the Israeli people responding to the war against Iran? Jeff Morgan, host of the ‘SO BE IT!’ Jews for Jesus outreach ministry program and YouTube channel, joins Frank from…
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
Nov 20, 2024 · 26 min
For gentiles to be included among God’s people was one of history’s most astonishing transitions. Yet this was always the Lord’s plan. Today, Derek Thomas discusses Peter’s explanation that Christ is redeeming souls from every tribe and…
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
Nov 19, 2024 · 26 min
Under the old covenant food laws, the Jews couldn’t even share a meal with gentiles. But Jesus brought an end to this division. Today, Derek Thomas considers how the Lord showed Peter that the gospel must go out to all nations. Get Derek…
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
Nov 18, 2024 · 26 min
It’s easy for Christians to identify with the Apostle Peter. He stumbled and sinned, even in disastrous ways—yet Jesus never gave up on him. Today, Derek Thomas joins Nathan W. Bingham to discuss lessons we can learn from Peter’s life.…
Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul
Nov 17, 2024 · 26 min
No one can receive Christ without being made new. From his exposition of Mark’s gospel, today R.C. Sproul explains that it is impossible simply to add Jesus to our lives and otherwise remain unchanged. Get R.C. Sproul’s commentary on the…
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Jan 26, 2024 · 48 min
What is this thing called “deconstruction” that has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many people? Is it really a quest for truth, or is this radical spiritual makeover motivated by something else? As the deconstruction…
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Jul 15, 2023 · 48 min
Have there been any significant archaeological finds that support the biblical account of the fall of Jericho? Joshua 6 describes the details of the conquest, led by Joshua himself, that took place almost 40 years after the Exodus from…
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Sep 16, 2022 · 48 min
Why do we study apologetics? To win arguments? No! The ultimate goal is to know God personally (not just with head knowledge) and to make Him known. After all, if we just believe that God exists, we’re no better than the demons in James…
I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Feb 6, 2021 · 49 min
Why are women paid less on average than men for the same job? Is it sexism? Why do certain ethnic groups have worse outcomes than others? Is it racism? Why did Alberto Salazar beat Frank Turek by 43 minutes in the 1981 New York City…
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