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Understanding Scripture and the role of the Church in the 21st Century. We will wrestle with the Kingdom of God, the mission of God’s people, and how this applies to the Church in the 21st Century
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Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health, this time engaging the DIFFICULT conversation of s3xu@l abuse within the church and within church systems.
We bring back our friend Somer Ransom to discuss her experience as a church practitioner and what she’s learned about this subject over the years. What is the appropriate way for opposite-gender Christians to engage? Is the “Billy Graham Rule” the 11th Commandment? Has the Evangelical Church wrongly identified the David and Bathsheba situation as “adultery” when it should be considered rape? What does GROOMING look like within the church? How often does the church “victim shame”?
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Documentary
https://www.forourdaughtersfilm.com/
GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in a Christian Environment)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
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Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
#BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #politics #ChristianNationalism #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #pastors #missions #women #complementarian #egalitarian #authority #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health, discussing Christians and Politics.
In this special episode, the DT Pod replays a livestream from April 2024 with preeminent NT scholar, Dr. Michael Bird. In this interview, they discusses his book, "Jesus and the Powers." Explore the dynamic relationship between the church and the state, delving into timely insights on faith and governance. With Bird's expertise and prolific authorship, this conversation promises to offer illuminating perspectives on the role of the church in contemporary society.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310538882/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=tMMGN&content-id=amzn1.sym.9986c774-1242-403d-ae9e-f3251eb87773&pf_rd_p=9986c774-1242-403d-ae9e-f3251eb87773&pf_rd_r=RXWQBMVC2Q6JNR9BPQSG&pd_rd_wg=nvqj3&pd_rd_r=1b4cde0b-27a7-46c3-8a49-26bd3e5397a7
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
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CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
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- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
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Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
#BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #politics #ChristianNationalism #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #pastors #missions #women #complementarian #egalitarian #authority #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health, discussing Christians and Politics. In this episode, they survey the various theological positions regarding how the Church should engage with the State and Politics.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Five Views on the Church and Politics
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CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
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Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
#BiblePodcast #TheologyPodcast #ChristianPodcast #BibleStudyPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithPodcast #politics #ChristianNationalism #suffering #thechurch #paul #timothy #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #Teaching #theWord #Communion #pastors #missions #women #complementarian #egalitarian #authority #colossians #presbyterian #housechurch
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Monday Apr 13, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health…and sometimes the lack thereof.
What happens when politics overly influences the local church (on the right OR the left)?!?!?! What does it look like to be an American Christian in the church and be centered around Jesus instead of our political tribes?
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just (Timothy Keller)
Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation (David French)
Before You Vote: Seven Questions Every Christian Should Ask (David Platt)
How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics? (Jonathan Leeman)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
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CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
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https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Monday Apr 06, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health…and sometimes the lack thereof.
We have a return guest, our friend Somer Ransom, who shares perspectives on ways that women are often harmed within toxic church systems.
This is part of a multi-episode conversation where we talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? (Timothy Keller)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
- Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).
- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
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https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health…and sometimes the lackthereof.
In this replay episode (July 2021), they bring on special guests Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer to discuss their book, A Church Called Tov.
Tragically, in recent years, Christians have gotten used to revelations of abuses of many kinds in our most respected churches…Respected author and theologian Scot McKnight and former Willow Creek member Laura Barringer wrote this book to paint a pathway forward for the church.
We need a better way. The sad truth is that churches of all shapes and sizes are susceptible to abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse. Abuses occur most frequently when Christians neglect to create a culture that resists abuse and promotes healing, safety, and spiritual growth.
How do we keep these devastating events from repeating themselves? We need a map to get us from where we are today to where we ought to be as the body of Christ. That map is in a mysterious and beautiful little Hebrew word in Scripture that we translate “good,” the word tov.
In this book, McKnight and Barringer explore the concept of tov―unpacking its richness and how it can help Christians and churches rise up to fulfill their true calling as imitators of Jesus.
This is part of a multi-episode conversation where we talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? (Timothy Keller)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
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- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.
https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Monday Mar 23, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health…and sometimes the lackthereof. In this episode, they finish discussing the proper application of Matthew 18 when peers within the church need to resolve conflict. Then they spend exploring the biblical concept of Forgiveness: what it is, what it is NOT, and how it relates to justice and reconciliation.
This is part of a multi-episode conversation where we talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? (Timothy Keller)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
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- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
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https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Monday Mar 16, 2026
Rob and Vinnie continue their series on Church Health…and sometimes the lackthereof. In this episode, they ponder questions like: Can the congregation help reform an unhealthy church leadership? Should pastors view themselves as the “CEO”?
What about Matthew 18 and dealing with conflict? What is a better way of understanding this often-abused passage?
This is part of a multi-episode conversation where we talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I? (Timothy Keller)
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse (David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
- Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).
- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
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https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Rob, Vinnie, and Danny Hall continue discussing the issue of unhealthy church systems and leaders. In the first chunk, they address the pursuit of seeing the church as a kingdom family (and the importance of community that’s needed to become self-aware in our pursuit of health).
In the second part of the show, they discuss the spectrum of church hurt, abuse, and trauma, and how the terms are often (wrongly) used interchangeably when they shouldn't.
This is part of a multi-episode conversation where we talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
- Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).
- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.
https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Rob and Vinnie welcome Danny Hall begin a multi-episode discussion looking at toxic church environments. How has the “church growth” and “mega church” model (since the 1970s) impacted the modern church? What should a healthy church leader look like? How important is self-awareness for the church leader?
This is part 1 of a conversation that will talk about cultivating a healthy church environment and how to understand church hurt and church abuse.
Check us out: https://www.determinetruth.com/
Danny Hall: danny@dhallconsult.com
Great Resources on the topic of Creating Healthy Churches
A Church Called Tov (Scot McKnight)
Something's Not Right: Decoding the Hidden Tactics of Abuse--and Freeing Yourself from Its Power (Wade Mullens)
When Narcissism Comes to Church (Chuck DeGroat)
When the Church Harms God’s People (Diane Langberg)
FOLLOW THE PODCAST
- Subscribe to be notified of our new episodes (each Monday).
- Want to help us expand the Gospel of the Kingdom? Leave a review, “like” the podcast, or share it with others.
CONNECT WITH DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- The Determinetruth Podcast is a ministry of Determinetruth Ministries. We offer free resources to equip pastors, leaders, and the body of Christ in the US and worldwide for service in the kingdom of God.
- You can visit us online at https://www.determinetruth.com
SUPPORT DETERMINETRUTH MINISTRIES
- Determinetruth is a non-profit 501(c)(3), and relies completely on the financial support of our partners around the world.
- Please consider partnering with us and making a tax-deductible donation https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/3648601
Want a FREE CHAPTER from Rob’s latest book? Sign up for email updates from Determinetruth.
https://mailchi.mp/5672d33f2b95/dt-podcast
Music: “Love is Against the Grain” (Dime Store Prophets)
#megachuch #churchgrowth #churchhurt #abuse #trauma #deconstruction #exvangelical #thechurch #ecclesiology #Fellowship #Mutual encouragement #Service #Corporateworship #pastors #authority #housechurch