The Truth Unpacked Podcast

The More Trap

Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

She was charging her life from every wrong source available — money, status, validation, and yes, Denzel on the wall. But nothing held. In this episode of The Truth Unpacked, Pastor Collington gets raw about the trap most people never talk about — the more trap. The endless cycle of chasing more and waking up just as empty as before. Romans 8:11 says there is a Source that never runs out. This episode shows you how to find it. 🔋

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Praying for People You're Not Sure You Believe Anymore

Sun, 17 May 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Have you ever sat down to pray and felt the words go nowhere? Have you ever folded your hands out of habit while secretly wondering if any of it matters?

In this episode, we sit with one of the most disarmingly tender passages in the New Testament — Ephesians 1:15–20 — written by a man in chains, for people he couldn't see, asking God to give them eyes to perceive what they couldn't yet feel. Paul isn't writing from a place of triumph. He's writing from prison. And that changes everything about what this prayer means.

We dig into what "the eyes of your heart" actually meant in its original context, why Paul asks for enlightenment instead of comfort, and what it means that the power he points to is resurrection power — the same force that pulled a body out of death, aimed at your ordinary, broken life.

This episode won't tell you prayer works. It won't wrap the doubt in a bow. But it will sit with you inside the question — and remind you that you're not the first person to show up and feel nothing, and keep showing up anyway.

For the person praying out of habit, not faith. For the one whose loved one still hasn't changed. For anyone who doesn't know if they believe anymore — but keeps showing up anyway.

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Beyond the Hashtag #5

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Dropping a heart emoji takes zero effort. Real love takes sweat, sacrifice, and showing up when it actually counts.

Welcome to The Truth Unpacked, the podcast. Today's episode challenges you to drop the performance and make love a verb. We explore what happens when you stop cheering from a safe distance and start stepping in to help carry others' heavy burdens.

Let us break down the clear difference between performative empathy and authentic connection. We focus on actionable faith, showing you exactly how to practice real, sacrificial love in your everyday life. You will discover practical ways to get your hands dirty, quiet your inner anxiety through selfless service, and build truly meaningful relationships. We move past saying the right things and focus entirely on doing the right things.

Join us as we learn to live truthfully and align our daily actions with our deepest values. Subscribe to The Truth Unpacked on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite listening app. Leave a review to let us know how you are putting love into action, and visit our website for more resources to help you build a stronger foundation.

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Episode 4: Building Spiritual Disciplines for Daily Growth | Prayer, Fasting, and Scripture

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Do you want a deeper, more consistent connection with God, but don't know where to start? Building a strong faith isn't about grand gestures; it's about the small, intentional habits we cultivate every day.

In this episode of The Truth Unpacked, "Building Spiritual Disciplines for Daily Growth," Rev. Sereta Collington guides you through the foundational practices that anchor our faith. We're moving beyond the idea that spiritual disciplines are a chore and reframing them as a lifeline to God's presence.

Join us as we explore the biblical heart behind prayer, fasting, and Scripture reading. You will discover simple, practical ways to weave these powerful habits into your busy life, turning duty into a delight. If you are ready to stop wishing for spiritual growth and start practicing it, this episode will give you the tools you need to begin today.

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Prayer Unpacked: Building a Deeper Connection with God #3

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0400

Do you feel like your prayer life has become a routine checklist rather than a real conversation? In this transformative episode of The Truth Unpacked, we are stripping away the religious jargon to discover how to pray with authenticity and purpose.

Join Sereta Collington as she explores practical steps for building a deeper connection with God that goes far beyond the simple "bless this food." Whether you are a new believer unsure of where to start or a seasoned Christian feeling spiritually dry, this episode offers fresh insights into spiritual growth through communication with the Creator.

We’ll discuss:

Why honesty is the most important ingredient in prayer.
Overcoming the fear of saying the "wrong" thing to God.
Daily habits that foster intimacy and trust in your spiritual walk.

Stop reciting and start relating. Tune in now to learn how to turn your prayer time into the most dynamic part of your day.

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What Does it Mean to Have Faith? #2

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

What does it really mean to have faith when your circumstances are screaming the opposite? Is it just blind optimism, or something much deeper?

In this episode of The Truth Unpacked, Rev. Sereta Collington tackles one of the most foundational—and often misunderstood—aspects of our walk with God: faith. We're moving beyond clichés to explore the biblical definition of faith and what it looks like in our daily lives.

Join us as we discuss the difference between simply believing in God and actively believing in God. You'll learn how to hold onto trust in an instant-gratification world and discover practical, actionable steps to feed your faith, especially when fear and doubt try to take over.

If you're ready to build a faith that is more than just a feeling, this episode is for you.

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Episode One: Introduction to The Truth Unpacked

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the very first episode of The Truth Unpacked!

Have you ever felt lost in the noise, struggling to connect your Sunday-morning faith with your Monday-morning reality? You're not alone. In a world filled with misinformation and confusion, it's more important than ever to anchor ourselves in biblical truth.

Join your host, Rev. Sereta Collington, as she kicks off a brand new journey to explore what it means to live out our faith in real, tangible ways. In this introductory episode, Sereta shares her personal story and the vision behind The Truth Unpacked, a podcast dedicated to having honest conversations about applying God's word to our messy, beautiful, and sometimes complicated lives.

This is more than just a podcast; it's the beginning of a community. If you're ready to move beyond surface-level faith and unpack the truth one episode at a time, this is where your journey begins.

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