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A Fresh Start for the New Year | Pursuing the Knowledge of God Jan 09, 2026

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Do you make New Year’s resolutions? What should be the primary focus for a believer as they look ahead to 2026? Is there a biblical way to approach the turning of the calendar? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Josh Philpot sit down to discuss these questions on this first episode of […]

Can Empathy Actually Be a Sin? Dec 19, 2025

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Is empathy always a virtue? What does the Bible say about how we should relate to the feelings of others? Is there such a thing as toxic empathy? Can empathy actually be a sin? How should Christians navigate the cultural pressure to affirm the feelings of others when those feelings contradict the truth of Scripture? […]

Literal vs Allegorical: The Right Way to Read the Bible Dec 12, 2025

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Is the story of Jonah just a fish tale? Was Noah’s ark for real? Did the global flood actually happen, or is it merely a myth? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot dive deep into the essential topic of literal vs allegorical interpretation of the Bible […]

What is the Millennium? (Revelation 20 Explained) Dec 05, 2025

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Revelation 20 speaks of a 1000-year reign of Christ, often referred to as the millennial reign of Christ or the Millennial Kingdom. What is this millennial kingdom and what is its purpose? Is there a literal one thousand years where Jesus rules on earth, or is the kingdom spiritual in nature, occurring right now? How […]

Exposing False Teaching: A Biblical Guide to Discerning Truth from Error Nov 21, 2025

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What is false teaching, and how can Christians recognize it when it disguises itself as biblical truth? Why is biblical discernment necessary for every believer, and what dangers arise when we do not test all teaching by Scripture? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot consider the […]

Spiritual Courage: How to Stand Firm When Obedience Is Hard Nov 14, 2025

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What is spiritual courage, and why does it matter so much in the Christian life? What does it look like to obey God when obedience is difficult, costly, or filled with uncertainty? How can believers remain steadfast when fears, pressures, and personal desires pull them away from faithfulness? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, we turn […]

Why Christians Are Being Killed in Nigeria and What the Bible Says About It Nov 07, 2025

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Why are Christians being killed in Nigeria? Why is persecution against believers rising across Africa? What does the Bible say about suffering, martyrdom, and being faithful unto death? In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and Dr. Josh Philpot discuss the growing crisis of Christian persecution in Nigeria and how the […]

Image and Insecurity: How Christians Can Find Their Worth in Christ Oct 31, 2025

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In this episode of the Straight Truth Podcast, host Dr. Josh Philpot and Dr. Richard Caldwell address a topic that deeply affects both men and women in the church today—image and insecurity. From our earliest years, many of us have struggled with how we see ourselves, whether it is physical appearance, social comparison, or personal […]

The Hidden Sin of Jealousy and Envy: Why It Destroys the Heart Oct 24, 2025

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What does the Bible teach about jealousy and envy? How do these hidden sins take root in the heart, and what makes them so destructive to the Christian life? This week on the Straight Truth Podcast, Dr. Richard Caldwell and host Dr. Josh Philpot discuss one of the most overlooked yet spiritually deadly struggles that […]

Biblical Friendship Explained: How Christians Love, Correct, and Grow Together Oct 17, 2025

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What does true biblical friendship look like? How do Christians build godly relationships that honor Christ while still confronting sin with humility and love? Is there a difference between friendship and fellowship in the church? And how should believers respond when a close friend or even a spouse begins to drift into ungodly behavior? In […]

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