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With recent headlines surrounding the Pentagon’s Fortress America initiative, military preparedness, power grid vulnerabilities, and growing conversations about emergency preparedness, many people are asking what this means for our future and how we should respond. As Christians, how do we balance being prepared for potential emergencies while still trusting that God is in control? In this episode of Truth for Today, we take a biblical look at the growing concerns surrounding national preparedness and the uncertainty of the days ahead. Be informed, not naive. Be prepared, not foolish. Be calm, not controlled by fear. Be generous, not self-focused. And remember that eternity is certain.

What does the Bible say about temptation, salvation, and the sovereignty of God? In this episode of Truth for Today, Terry Fant answers questions about same-sex attraction, the struggle with temptation, repentance, and what it means to surrender our lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. We explore the difference between experiencing temptation and embracing sin, how Christians can continue to struggle after salvation, and what Scripture teaches about God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. Ultimately, the question isn’t simply what we struggle with, but who is Lord of our lives? God’s Word reminds us that we are called to repent, believe, surrender to Christ, and trust Him even when we don’t fully understand His ways.   📖 In this message: • Is experiencing temptation the same as living in sin? • Can Christians still struggle with temptation after salvation? • What does the Bible say about same-sex attraction? • What does it mean to surrender to the Lordship of Jesus? • Does God ever give people over to their sin? • How do God’s sovereignty and human responsibility work together?

What do you do when your situation seems hopeless and there is nothing left you can do? In John 11, we see that even when all hope seems lost, Jesus is still able to do what only He can do. Through the story of Lazarus, we are reminded to obey what Jesus has told us, trust His Word over what we see, remember who He is, and act on the faith we profess. God’s purpose is bigger than our immediate relief. Sometimes we become so focused on what we want Jesus to do that we miss what He is revealing about Himself. The miracle is never the main attraction. Jesus is. And when hope is restored, we are called to help one another live in the freedom Christ provides.

What determines where we spend eternity? In Luke 16:19–31, Jesus tells the sobering story of the rich man and Lazarus, revealing the reality of judgment, the finality of eternity, and the importance of responding to God’s Word while we still have time. Our earthly possessions, prosperity, and accomplishments cannot determine our eternal destination. The question is not simply how we live today, but who truly rules our lives. Through this powerful passage, we are reminded that judgment is certain, eternity is final, and the opportunity to respond to God’s mercy is now. Discover why our eternal destination matters, why there is an urgency to reach the lost, and why the Word of God is powerful enough to lead us to salvation through Jesus Christ.

What do you do when you’ve tried everything, exhausted every option, and still have no answers? In Mark 5:21–43, we encounter two desperate people who discover that Jesus is greater than any problem they will ever face, even death itself. When we humble ourselves, trust Him in the impossible, and put our faith into action, we discover that no situation is beyond His power. No matter what you’re facing today, it’s never too late to turn to Jesus. Jesus can always rescue!

What happens when what we experience does not match what we expected God to do? In Luke 7:18-35, John the Baptist finds himself wrestling with doubt. The same John who once boldly proclaimed Jesus as the Son of God now asks, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” John’s experience did not match his expectations, and his doubts began to surface. The same thing can happen to us. When God does not respond the way we expect, we can begin to question His goodness, His presence, or even His plan. But Jesus shows us what to do when doubt comes: take it to Him. When we cannot understand what Jesus is doing, we can trust who Jesus is. Our circumstances may not always change the way we want, but Jesus remains faithful, and His presence is greater than the miracle we are asking for. Doubt does not have to drive us away from Jesus. It can drive us closer to Him.

In John 4:1-42, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman who has spent her life looking for satisfaction in all the wrong places. Through their conversation, Jesus reveals that the things we turn to for fulfillment will always leave us thirsty, but He offers something the world cannot give: true soul satisfaction. Jesus crossed cultural and social barriers to meet her, exposed the deeper thirst in her heart, and showed her that true worship is not about a location, but about being made right with God. When she encountered Jesus, everything changed. She left her water jar behind, stopped worrying about what others thought, and eagerly invited others to meet Him. Only Jesus satisfies. And when we truly find our satisfaction in Him, we will gladly leave other things behind and invite others to find Him too.

Temptation is something every believer will face, but we do not have to face it unprepared. In Luke 4, Jesus shows us what it looks like to stand firm when the enemy attacks. The enemy often targets our identity, exploits our weakest points, offers shortcuts that require compromise, and even tempts us to test God. But Jesus responds with the truth of God’s Word, demonstrating that Scripture is not merely something we read, but a weapon we prepare to use when temptation comes. In this message, we’ll learn how to recognize temptation, prepare for it before it arrives, resist compromise, and follow Jesus’ example when we are under attack. We can have victory over temptation when we follow Jesus’ example.

What does it mean to be born again? In this message, we examine the truth that our own efforts, sacrifices, and religious works can never solve our greatest problem: sin. Malachi exposes the insufficiency of what we offer God, while John points us to Jesus as the only spotless Lamb who can take away our sin. Jesus told Nicodemus that we must be born again. But what does that new birth look like, and is there evidence of it in our lives? The gospel is not about becoming a better version of ourselves. It is about the finished work of Jesus Christ and the new life He gives to those who believe in Him. Only Jesus can provide eternal life!

God has called His people to holiness, but we will continually face invitations to compromise, get distracted, or step away from the work He has given us. In Nehemiah 6, Nehemiah’s enemies repeatedly invite him to “come down” from the work, but he refuses to be pulled away from God’s mission. The enemy’s invitation often begins by simply asking us to consider another option. Compromise can seem small, harmless, or justified, but even small compromises can pull our hearts away from God’s purposes. Instead, we are called to recognize the invitation, refuse to come down, remain consistent in resisting temptation, rely on God for help, and refuse to let fear lead us into compromise. When God has called us to something, we don’t need to come down. Keep going. Keep building. Keep pursuing holiness.

Following God does not mean opposition will disappear. In Nehemiah 4, God’s people face ridicule, threats, fear, and constant pressure, yet they refuse to stop the work God has given them. Opposition often begins by attacking our identity, our abilities, and the value of what we are doing. But when the enemy tries to discourage the worker, God calls us to keep going. We keep communicating with our Commander through prayer, keep working together in humility, stay watchful, guard our weaknesses, remember our Lord, and do whatever it takes to remain faithful. The battle may be difficult, but we can keep going because God is greater than every enemy we face.

You are not where you are by accident. You are not living in this moment of history by coincidence. Just as God placed Esther in a specific place at a specific time, He has placed each of us where we are for a purpose. In this message, we discover that God’s plans are never dependent on our obedience, but He graciously invites us to be part of what He is doing. Following Jesus means saying yes to Him, even when that yes requires us to say no to comfort, complacency, or compromise. God’s sovereignty never excuses our obedience. It gives our obedience purpose. And one of the greatest joys of the Christian life is being used by God to accomplish something only He could do.

Conviction or condemnation? In this episode, we look at biblical correction, self-examination, and how Christians should respond when another believer falls into sin. Scripture calls us to pursue holiness, speak the truth in love, and restore others gently, not publicly humiliate them. Before you post, pray. Check your own heart. And ask: Am I correcting to restore, or am I posting to tear down?

What does it actually mean to surrender your life to Jesus? A life changed by Christ should produce a growing hunger for God’s Word, a desire to tell others about Jesus, and a willingness to serve. Salvation is not simply about escaping judgment and going to heaven. It is about belonging to Christ and saying, “Lord, here’s my life. Whatever you want to do with it, use it for Your glory.” Ultimately, the question is simple: Are we living according to our agenda, or are we willing to surrender everything to the King?

In Part II of our discussion surrounding the Netflix docuseries The Death of the Pastor’s Wife, we continue examining the difficult questions it raises about spiritual abuse, pastoral authority, accountability, repentance, and the responsibility of the church. Join us as we continue the conversation and consider what Scripture actually teaches on these matters. #TheDeathOfThePastorsWife #SpiritualAbuse #PastoralAuthority #ChurchLeadership #Accountability