Wed, 16 Sep 2026 17:21:28 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2630360 en-us © 2026 Truth & Trouble yes 538ebac7-ffce-50a6-9c8c-933baab4b35d Chad & Terry episodic false Chad & Terry (a pastor and deacon duo) discuss hot topics, current events, and church life from a biblical perspective.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Chad & Terry https://storage.buzzsprout.com/xkpgdby5qf1yquyrssq8kj1iszum?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/2630360 Nicodemus: A Disciple's Path Today, Chad & Terry examine Nicodemus' journey from a nighttime curiosity about Jesus to his public display of honor at the cross.

]]> Today, Chad & Terry examine Nicodemus' journey from a nighttime curiosity about Jesus to his public display of honor at the cross.

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19818631 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0500 1760 1 6 full false When Life Gets Hard: Joseph's Story In Episode 5, Chad and Terry take a deep dive into Joseph's life and discuss the lessons that we can all learn about how to cope when life seems difficult.

]]> In Episode 5, Chad and Terry take a deep dive into Joseph's life and discuss the lessons that we can all learn about how to cope when life seems difficult.

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19778822 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 3360 full false The God Part of the Brain In this episode, the guys talk differentiate between the mind, heart, soul, and conscience. They discuss also the role of the Holy Spirit in directing the disciple of Jesus.

]]> In this episode, the guys talk differentiate between the mind, heart, soul, and conscience. They discuss also the role of the Holy Spirit in directing the disciple of Jesus.

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19733070 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2197 full false Saved Forever On this episode, Chad and Terry discuss why they believe the Bible is clear on the matter of "once saved, always saved." 

]]> On this episode, Chad and Terry discuss why they believe the Bible is clear on the matter of "once saved, always saved." 

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19667518 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0500 2442 bible, salvation, Jesus, God, Church, Heaven full false The Hard Sayings Of Jesus “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” sounds straightforward until you put it next to Jesus saying, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” We start there, because that tension is where a lot of people get stuck, and where critics love to claim the Bible contradicts itself. Chad and Terry dig into the original language and show why “calling on the Lord” is not a throwaway religious phrase, but an appeal that places your whole life under the authority of a King.

From that foundation, we walk into the Sermon on the Mount and the hard sayings of Jesus in Matthew 5. Jesus doesn’t just tell us not to murder. He goes after anger, contempt, and the insults we excuse as “just words.” He doesn’t just prohibit adultery. He exposes lust and objectification as heart-level betrayal, and he uses shocking language to show how deadly sin really is. We also talk through divorce, vows, and why integrity means your yes stays yes without fancy oaths or loopholes.

The episode lands on the commands that feel impossible, like turning the other cheek, loving enemies, and “be perfect.” We unpack teleios and why Jesus isn’t offering self-improvement, but a call to maturity that only works through him and the indwelling Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever felt crushed by Jesus’ standards or confused by grace, this conversation puts both in the same frame: the bar is higher than you think, and that’s exactly why we need Christ.

Subscribe for more Bible-focused conversations, share this with a friend who wrestles with the Sermon on the Mount, and leave a review so more people can find Truth and Trouble. What’s the hardest saying of Jesus for you to live out right now?

]]> “Whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” sounds straightforward until you put it next to Jesus saying, “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven.” We start there, because that tension is where a lot of people get stuck, and where critics love to claim the Bible contradicts itself. Chad and Terry dig into the original language and show why “calling on the Lord” is not a throwaway religious phrase, but an appeal that places your whole life under the authority of a King.

From that foundation, we walk into the Sermon on the Mount and the hard sayings of Jesus in Matthew 5. Jesus doesn’t just tell us not to murder. He goes after anger, contempt, and the insults we excuse as “just words.” He doesn’t just prohibit adultery. He exposes lust and objectification as heart-level betrayal, and he uses shocking language to show how deadly sin really is. We also talk through divorce, vows, and why integrity means your yes stays yes without fancy oaths or loopholes.

The episode lands on the commands that feel impossible, like turning the other cheek, loving enemies, and “be perfect.” We unpack teleios and why Jesus isn’t offering self-improvement, but a call to maturity that only works through him and the indwelling Holy Spirit. If you’ve ever felt crushed by Jesus’ standards or confused by grace, this conversation puts both in the same frame: the bar is higher than you think, and that’s exactly why we need Christ.

Subscribe for more Bible-focused conversations, share this with a friend who wrestles with the Sermon on the Mount, and leave a review so more people can find Truth and Trouble. What’s the hardest saying of Jesus for you to live out right now?

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19643128 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0500 2965 1 2 full false The Hard Sayings of Jesus This week Chad and Terry discuss some of the revolutionary statements Jesus made in the Sermon on the Mount.

]]> This week Chad and Terry discuss some of the revolutionary statements Jesus made in the Sermon on the Mount.

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19639800 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0500 2965 full false What Real Salvation Looks Like (Ep. 1) In this first episode, Chad and Terry discuss what it means to be a "real" follower of Jesus, and not merely a "church member."

]]> In this first episode, Chad and Terry discuss what it means to be a "real" follower of Jesus, and not merely a "church member."

]]> Chad & Terry Buzzsprout-19603651 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0500 1976 full false Pilot and Prayer Emphasis Pilot to test equipment and to ask people to pray for God's blessing on Mt. Vernon Baptist Church

]]> Pilot to test equipment and to ask people to pray for God's blessing on Mt. Vernon Baptist Church

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