The determinetruth Podcast

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie get off to a rough start (two ADD guys), but rebound to discuss Paul's encouragement to the Thessalonians in light of their suffering. Then they address suffering and persecution in the life of the believer. As well as global persecution and the lack of it in much of Western Christianity. Why don't we suffer? Or, do we? 

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie give an introduction to Paul's letters to the church in Thessalonica. These letters were written around 50 CE and address the relationship between the Christians and the wealthy elite in Thessalonica, the persecution of the Church in Thessalonica, and the end times. 

 

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie are joined by Gary Burge who has recently completed his commentary on the book of Colossians. Gary explains why he believes "fear" is one of the significant issues behind the book of Colossians. 

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In this episode, Rob (note the new mic and improved sound quality for Rob) and Vinnie address Paul's appeal in Colossians 3-4 to the church in Colosse to live in accordance with their new life in the kingdom! Paul begins by saying, "Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ . . ." (and they have), then live this way! Colossians 3 is critical to understand for the life of God's people today. 

 

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie dive into Colossians 1–2, exploring the heart of the problem Paul was addressing in Colossae. They discuss the meaning of baptism and the question of infant baptism, and reflect on what to do when we realize our beliefs may not align with Jesus and the Kingdom. They also wrestle with how to engage fellow Christians who advocate for war and violence—views that seem to stand in contrast to the way of the cross.

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie examine Colossians 1:15-20. They examine how this beautiful poem is constructed to help us understand its meaning. What is the New Creation, and how is Christ the Firstborn over it? 

And you gotta see what Vinnie is wearing. Okay, we know you can "see" but you'll still find out! 

 

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie kick off their journey through Paul’s letter to the church in Colossae. They explore the striking similarities between Colossians and Ephesians and discuss the possible reasons behind this overlap. Together, they ask, “Where exactly was Colossae?” and “Why does its location matter for interpreting this letter?”

The episode also delves into the so-called “Colossian heresy”—a mysterious blend of religious influences that Paul confronts head-on. What was it? Why did it matter then? And what does it mean for us now?

Colossians is a short but theologically rich letter that lifts up the cosmic supremacy of Christ and challenges believers to live lives shaped by that reality. Understanding this letter isn’t just an academic exercise—it’s a call to reimagine what it means to be the church in a world full of competing powers.

 

 

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In this urgent conversation, Rob and Danny discuss the deepening immigration crisis in the US with Prof Russell Jeung, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, and professor at San Francisco State University. As ICE detains and deports individuals, including some with legal status, fear is gripping immigrant and minority communities across the nation. In this conversation, they’ll explore the racial injustices behind these actions, the historical context of anti-Asian and anti-immigrant policies, and how Christians and communities of faith can respond with compassion, advocacy, and courage. Join us as we wrestle with the ethical, spiritual, and human cost of immigration enforcement—and what solidarity looks like today.

To view the livestream, go to the Determinetruth YouTube channel and click on the Playlist "Immigration."

 

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In this special edition episode, Rob and Danny interview Prof Ross Wagner to discuss the present situation in Israel and Gaza and to ask, "What should the church be doing?" This episode is the audio version of a live stream that can be found on the Determinetruth YouTube channel under the Playlist "Israel-Gaza War." 

 

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In this episode, Rob and Vinnie sit down with Werner Mischke and Kristin Caynor to explore Ephesians 2 and the radical claim that Jesus is not only the peacemaker between God and humanity, but between all people. We unpack the biblical concept of glory as relational beauty and consider what it means to be God’s image bearers in a divided world. Kristin and Werner argue that true glory is found in relationships marked by justice, peace, and reconciliation. They show that in Ephesians 2, Jesus breaks down the walls that divide, and as His followers, we are called to do the same. This means loving our neighbors, tearing down barriers, and advocating for the dignity of all people, including, for instance, the moral imperative to stand with and feed the people of Gaza. To neglect this is to deny their humanity and abandon the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to us. Join us for a rich theological conversation with real-world urgency.

 

Here is a link to the website for Kristin and Werner's book https://onenewhumanitybook.com/ 

 

 

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