Truth + Fire: The Podcast

Host Veritéetfeu shares why she didn't vote for Kamala Harris and encourages fellow Christians to remain faithful to Christ no matter their candidate of choice. (Watch this episode on YouTube) Relevant Content from Truth + Fire "Christians Who Vote Democrat Should Be..." - Article S4E5: When Your Candidate of Choice is Pro-Choice

EPISODE DESCRIPTION In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu examines the Scriptures to determine how the Body of Christ should address Christians who vote Democrat.   EPISODE CHAPTERS  00:01:03 - Welcome 00:07:06 - Discussion Context/ WHPA of 2022 and Tom Buck’s Tweet 00:12:02 - …Given Benefit of the Doubt (1 Corinthians 13:7) 00:15:16 - …Borne with Patience (1 Thessalonians 5:14) 00:24:42 - …Given Room to Exercise Christian Liberty (1 Peter 2:16) 00:35:27 - The Christian’s Call to Political Affairs vs Spiritual Affairs RELEVANT CONTENT S4E5: Trump v Harris: When Your Candidate of Choice is Pro-Choice S2E11: Jezebel…? S2E9: Abortion. Voting Bloc or Stumbling Block? God Trumps Man: Why Biden-Harris are Perfect for the Church God Trumps Man: Why Donald Trump is Perfect for America THEME MUSIC “Truth + Fire: The Theme” by The Apologist

Host Veritéetfeu follows up on “S2E9 - Abortion: Voting Bloc or Stumbling Block?” by examining the pro-abortion positions of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. How might Christians navigate this important election in light of their convictions on abortion? And would many still say that voting for a pro-choice candidate is a sin? EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:01:13 - Trump-Harris Debate Recap 00:08:02 - The Stumbling Blocks of Abortion 00:13:14 - Kamala Harris “Hasn’t Changed” on Abortion  00:15:50 - Donald Trump & JD Vance Flip-Flop on Abortion 00:27:35 - Is it Still “Sin” to Vote for a “Pro-Choice” Candidate? 00:33:13 - Conundrums, Compromises and Convictions 00:53:50 - Biblical Lessons & Political Considerations CONTENT REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE ⁠S2E9: Abortion. Voting Bloc or Stumbling Block?⁠ ⁠S2E11: Jezebel…?⁠ THEME MUSIC “Truth + Fire: The Theme” by The Apologist

Today's episode is a Relevant Repost from season 2. This replay provides context for our next installment for season 4, which will address Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's stances on abortion. Original Episode Description: Host Veritéetfeu revisits the topic of abortion, this time analyzing whether the issue is becoming a political snare for the Church.  Is abortion a voting bloc or ultimately our stumbling block? Could "Abortion is Murder!"  be our "Black Lives Matter!"? Related Content from Truth + Fire  ⁠"Then the Lord Called to the Man...'Where are You?'": Men on Abortion⁠ ⁠Pro-Life, Pro-Logic: Thoughts on Abortion⁠ ⁠E10: Pro-Life, Pro-Logic: More Thoughts on Abortion⁠ (Truth + Fire: The Podcast) ⁠E14: Men on Abortion⁠ (Truth + Fire: The Podcast) Audio ⁠"Christians Cannot and MUST Not Vote Democrat - John MacArthur" ⁠Video. Reformed Christian Teaching. Accessed 10/31/20. Theme Music: "Are We Still in Love" (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells  Music Bed: "Bonanza" (Instrumental) by Majk Jubto 

In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu discusses concerns with Christian Nationalism and poses thoughtful questions to leaders and supporters of the movement.  EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:52 - Discussion Introduction  00:05:50 - Why Not Christian Globalism?  00:09:48 - Is ‘Christian Nationalism’ Synonymous with ‘White Nationalism’?  00:12:52 - Wouldn’t Christian Nationalism Guarantee Persecution + War?  00:18:11 - Which Christians Would Lead the ‘Christian Nation’?  00:21:50 - Was America Founded as a “Christian Nation”?  00:24:11 - America: The First Secular State? 31:57:00 - Final Questions/Final Thoughts  ARTICLES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE Social Justice: Why Jesus Didn’t Pursue It + Why Christians Shouldn’t Fight for It THEME MUSIC “Truth + Fire: The Theme” by The Apologist

In this Subscriber Engagement edition of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu and Truth + Fire subscribers recap the 2023 G3 Conference, engage in Q&A and discuss “the age of accountability” through the lens of God’s sovereignty and the Gospel. This episode was recorded in September 2023 before a live audience in Atlanta, Georgia. EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Listener Discretion Advisory This episode addresses sensitive themes concerning miscarriage, abortion and infant mortality. Listener discretion is advised.  00:48 - Recapping the 2023 G3 National Conference: The Sovereignty of God  00:09:49 - Subscriber Q & A: The Feminist vs The Tradwife Views of Marriage The Christian Response to Christian Nationalism  00:21:51 - Is the Age of Accountability Seen in Scripture? 00:28:09 - God’s Glory & Sovereignty in Tough Topics 00:35:41 - Do Babies Go to Heaven? 00:46:00 - Sharing the Gospel with Young Children 00:49:13 - Gospel Implications of the Age of Accountability 01:14:06 - Evangelizing from the Womb to the Tomb ARTICLES/EPISODES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE S4:E1 - Married Single Mothers Thoughts About Suicide THEME MUSIC "Truth + Fire: The Theme" by The Apologist

It’s been about a year since host Veritéetfeu deactivated her social media platforms. In this revealing episode, she discusses her social media departure, lessons learned and updates listeners on what she's been up to in the  meantime.  Articles Referenced in this Episode Something in the Milk Ain't Clean: Christian Influencers to Leave in 2023 'For I Resolved to Know Nothing' About Israel-Palestine

It's been a year since this episode was first published, so it's time for an anniversary REPLAY! In this episode of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu tackles "married single motherhood", a parenting phenomenon where married mothers take on the sole responsibility to care for their children. But is this practically beneficial for the mother, the father or their children? More importantly, is it Biblical? Tune in now wherever you stream your podcasts.

In the premiere episode of Season 4, host Veritéetfeu tackles "married single motherhood", a parenting phenomenon where married mothers take on the sole responsibility to care for their children. But is this phenomenon beneficial? More importantly, is it Biblical? RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM "It's About Self-Love": The Lie Tia Mowry Keeps Telling Herself (And Us) Christians, Like Christ, We Marry for Keeps (But) Men on Abortion RESOURCES What is a Married Single Mom? - Parents.com

The debate over student loan forgiveness has been a surprisingly controversial topic among Americans and Christians-alike. In this episode, host Veritéetfeu picks up where her article "Student Loan Forgiveness: Considerations for Conservative Christians" leaves off to discuss the realities, reactions, and the rhetoric surrounding this topic. 

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu draws on the Scriptures and her past experience under a false gospel to explain her take on Kanye West's recent profession of faith. RELATED CONTENT FROM TRUTHANDFIRE.COM Beloved, Do Not Believe Every Spirit: On Signs, Wonders + Spiritual Gifts  Blessings and Cursing and the Rise of Cardi B That Ain't the Work of the Lord! On the Tasha Cobbs/Nicki Minaj Collab Why the Church Aint' No Good to Meagan Good: The Truth About Church Hurt CLIP SOURCES [Darville, Jordan]. (2019, September 24). "What exactly is Kanye West's Sunday Service?" Fader. [Embedded video file]. Retrieved from https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/24/a-history-of-sunday-service-kanye-west [Jimmy Kimmel Live]. (2019, April 2). Jimmy Kimmel Interviews Kim, Kourtney + Khloe Kardashian Live in Las Vegas. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZXsG7Qj5XM [Sunday Service Archive]. (2019, October 12). Kanye West Sunday Service/Howard University Full Live [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_ZpZuh0LkA [The Wendy Williams Show]. (2019, July 16). Deon Cole Attends Kanye's Sunday Service. [Video file]. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VTpnk3swAg&feature=youtu.be [WhiiteOuut]. (2013, October 21). Kanye West Brings Jesus On Stage Live During Seattle Concert. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfTAR6aFEm8 *All source materials appear under fair use for the purposes of criticism and commentary.* CORRECTIONS + CLARIFICATIONS The host misspoke in the following areas while recording this episode. (Neither misstatement affects the  context of the host's commentary, but their corrections are noted here for clarification.) 34:02 -  The Apostle Paul's Damascus Road conversion took place in Acts 9 (not Acts 8). 47:41 - Kanyé West's forthcoming IMAX film is entitled  Jesus is King (not 'Jesus is Lord').

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu is joined by a current Sydney resident and sister in Christ to discuss COVID-19 restrictions in Australia and their impact on the Body of Christ in that region. Related Content When Vaccine Mandates Come in Like a Flood... (Blog Post, September 10, 2021) An Appeal to Appeal COVID-19 Church Closures (Blog Post, March 21, 2020) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Church Closures (Podcast Episode, S2E2.3) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy (Podcast Episode, S2E2.2) Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Prepping (Podcast Episode, S2E2.1) Theme Music: "Truth + Fire: The Podcast Theme" produced by The Apologist  Music Bed: "Lampshades" by Guustavv *Special thanks to Aroha for her time and willingness to share her experiences in Sydney. Special thanks also to Pastor Joel Webbon for having me on the Right Response Ministries Podcast to discuss vaccine mandates in the U.S. Watch our discussion here (Published September 29, 2021). 

In the Season 3 premiere of Truth + Fire: The Podcast, host Veritéetfeu is joined by a special guest to discuss the modern church's approach to marriage and its impact on Christian singles. Feat. Alexis "@deadwomen_paintednails" Daniels.

This weekend marks the one year anniversary since the world stopped, dropped, shut down and closed up shops in response to COVID-19. Today's Relevant Replay "Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy" reminds us where we were this time last year. (This is part three of a three-part series.)

This weekend marks the one year anniversary since the world stopped, dropped, shut down and closed up shops in response to COVID-19. Today's Relevant Replay "Are We Cowards? Christians + COVID-19 Hugs, Hygiene + Hypocrisy" reminds us where we were this time last year. (This is part two of a three-part series.)

This weekend marks the one year anniversary since the world stopped, dropped, shut down and closed up shops in response to COVID-19. Today's Relevant Replay "Are We Cowards: Christians + COVID-19 Prepping" reminds us where we were this time last year.    

On today’s episode, host Veritéetfeu discusses Tom Buck’s "Jezebel" tweet and when/if using the term is ever necessary or beneficial. *This episode contains infrequent use of mild to moderate language. Listener discretion is advised.* Related Content from Truth + Fire God Trumps Man: Why Biden-Harris are Perfect for the Church (January 31, 2021) Christian Persecution is Coming to America (July 5, 2017) Ayesha Curry: The Accidental Threat to THOTs Everywhere (December 10, 2015)

In the first episode of the new year (and the first installment of the Writer's Block Series), host Veritéetfeu shares her personal dating woes and offers an empirical and Biblical analysis for why they exist.  Related Content from truthandfire.com Christians, Like Christ, We Marry for Keeps  (BUT): On Divorce, Remarriage & the Gospel - February 2, 2020 Why I No Longer Pray for 'Contentment in Singleness' - October 15, 2019 "God Told Me to Marry You"... and What God Really Said - February 11, 2019 "Hello, I'm a Christian and Physical Attraction is Important to Me" - August 4, 2018 What Your Single Friends Really Think About Your Engagement - June 4, 2016 Stepping into the New Year Like..."I WILL Have Trouble?" - December 31, 2018

Host Veritéetfeu revisits the topic of abortion, this time analyzing whether the issue is becoming a political snare for the Church.  Is abortion a voting bloc or ultimately our stumbling block? Could "Abortion is Murder!"  be our "Black Lives Matter!"? Related Content from Truth + Fire  "Then the Lord Called to the Man...'Where are You?'": Men on Abortion Pro-Life, Pro-Logic: Thoughts on Abortion E10: Pro-Life, Pro-Logic: More Thoughts on Abortion (Truth + Fire: The Podcast) E14: Men on Abortion (Truth + Fire: The Podcast) Audio "Christians Cannot and MUST Not Vote Democrat - John MacArthur" Video. Reformed Christian Teaching. Accessed 10/31/20. Theme Music: "Are We Still in Love" (Instrumental) by Gloria Tells  Music Bed: "Bonanza" (Instrumental) by Majk Jubto 

In this episode, host Veritéetfeu discusses how Christian suicide undermines Scripture and ways Believers tempted to despair may find hope in Jesus Christ.  Related Content from Truth + Fire Thoughts About Suicide... Thoughts About Suicide + the Bible Thoughts About Suicide + Mental Illness Thoughts About Suicide + Repentance Thoughts About Suicide + Faith S2E3: ...And a Sound Mind: Mental Health + COVID-19