The Truth Response
by Derek Stephenson
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The Heart Behind the Commandments: Stealing, Lying, Coveting, and the Need for Jesus
Aug 31, 2026
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Honor, Life, and Covenant: What the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Commandments Reveal About the Heart
Aug 17, 2026
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Sabbath Rest: Why God Commands Us to Stop, Trust, and Be Still
Aug 10, 2026
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The First Three Commandments Explained: Putting God First in a World Full of Idols
Aug 5, 2026
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Why Did God Give the Ten Commandments? Understanding Grace, Law, and Biblical Freedom
Jul 27, 2026
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| 8/31/26 |  The Heart Behind the Commandments: Stealing, Lying, Coveting, and the Need for Jesus | What does it really mean to obey God's commandments? In this episode, the conversation moves beyond outward behavior and into the heart, exploring the eighth, ninth, and tenth commandments: do not steal, do not bear false witness, and do not covet. The discussion reveals how these commands confront entitlement, deception, gossip, comparison, discontentment, and the desire for what belongs to someone else.But this conversation is about much more than a list of rules. The hosts explore how our actions reveal what is happening inside us—and how stealing, lying, and coveting can all point to deeper struggles with pride, self-reliance, and misplaced worship. Ultimately, the commandments expose our need for grace and point us toward Jesus, whose call to love God and love our neighbors gives us the framework for genuine Christian living. Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA Sweepstakes: Mail in a letter, card, or postcard to 50 Bell Blvd Lehigh Acres FL 33936 addressed to The Truth Response and enter to win a host of prizes. 1st Place will receive a T-Shirt, 30oz cup, Keychain, Hat, Stickers, and a Thumb drive full of music written by Derek. 2nd Place will Receive a 30oz cup, Keychain, and stickers | — | ||||||
| 8/17/26 |  Honor, Life, and Covenant: What the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Commandments Reveal About the Heart | What does it really mean to honor your father and mother? Does honoring parents always mean obeying them? And how do the commandments against murder and adultery reach far beyond the outward actions themselves? In this episode, the conversation explores Exodus 20:12–14 and the fifth, sixth, and seventh commandments, examining what they reveal about family, human life, marriage, and the condition of our hearts.From difficult parent relationships and healthy boundaries to the value of every human life and the seriousness of the marriage covenant, this discussion challenges us to see God's commands as more than a list of rules. They reveal God's design for relationships and call us to recognize the God-given value of the people around us. Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSASweepstakes: Mail in a letter, card, or postcard to 50 Bell Blvd Lehigh Acres FL 33936 addressed to The Truth Response and enter to win a host of prizes.1st Place will receive a T-Shirt, 30oz cup, Keychain, Hat, Stickers, and a Thumb drive full of music written by Derek.2nd Place will Receive a 30oz cup, Keychain, and stickers | — | ||||||
| 8/10/26 |  Sabbath Rest: Why God Commands Us to Stop, Trust, and Be Still | Why would God command His people to rest? In this episode, we take a deeper look at the Fourth Commandment: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Rather than treating Sabbath as another religious rule to check off a list, the conversation explores why God designed His people to stop, rest, worship, and remember that they are not ultimately responsible for holding everything together.In a culture where phones, work, ministry, notifications, and constant productivity make it difficult to slow down, Sabbath challenges us to trust God enough to stop. The hosts explore how our inability to rest can reveal deeper struggles with control, significance, security, and approval—and why our families and our relationship with God need more than what we can provide. Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA | — | ||||||
| 8/5/26 |  The First Three Commandments Explained: Putting God First in a World Full of Idols | What does it really mean to have no other gods before God? Are idols only carved statues, or can they be found in our careers, relationships, hobbies, ministries, or even ourselves?In this episode of The Truth Response, Derek, Dave, and Matt continue their Ten Commandments series by exploring the first three commandments in Exodus 20. They unpack why God begins by calling His people to exclusive devotion, why the second commandment is about worshiping God rightly rather than reducing Him to something manageable, and why taking God's name "in vain" involves far more than simply avoiding certain words. Together they discuss modern idolatry, hypocrisy, reverence, and what it means to genuinely represent Christ in everyday life.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.Whether you've studied the Ten Commandments for years or are reading them with fresh eyes, this conversation will challenge you to examine what truly holds first place in your heart and remind you that God's commands are loving guardrails leading His people toward freedom—not burdens meant to earn His love.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA | — | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  Why Did God Give the Ten Commandments? Understanding Grace, Law, and Biblical Freedom | Many people think of the Ten Commandments as a list of rules to follow, but what if we've been missing the bigger picture? In this first episode of our new series, we don't begin with "You shall not..."—we begin with who God is and why He gave the Law in the first place. Before God ever commanded Israel to obey, He first reminded them that He had already rescued them from slavery. That order changes everything.Join us as we explore the historical context of Exodus 20, the purpose of the Law, and how the Ten Commandments reveal God's character rather than simply His authority. We discuss legalism, grace, freedom, the culture of ancient Egypt, and why obedience has always been a response to God's redemption—not a way to earn it.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.patreon.com/TheTruthResponsehttps://linktr.ee/thetruthresponsehttps://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA | — | ||||||
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| 3/16/26 |  Raising Faithful Kids: Christian Parenting, Discipleship, and Living Out Your Faith at Home | Episode 246 of The Truth Response.What will your kids say about your faith when they grow up?In this episode, the hosts of The Truth Response have an honest and practical conversation about Christian parenting, raising kids in ministry, and what it really means to disciple children at home. From the unique challenges pastor’s kids face to the importance of balancing church service with family life, the discussion explores how faith is passed down through everyday living.More than anything, the conversation reminds parents that children are shaped less by rules and more by what they see. Authentic faith, honest conversations, healthy marriages, and intentional teaching moments all play a role in forming the next generation of believers.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.https://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSA The Truth Response LIVE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-truth-response-live-tickets-1980265229609?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile | — | ||||||
| 3/9/26 |  Faith, Identity, and Biblical Truth: How Christians Can Respond to LGBT Questions with Grace and Conviction | Episode 245 of The Truth Response.How should Christians respond to questions about sexuality, identity, and faith in today’s culture? In this episode, Derek, Matt, and Dave sit down with Pastor Daren Mehl for a thoughtful and honest conversation about how the church can approach LGBT questions with both truth and compassion.The discussion explores the deeper issue behind many cultural debates: authority. Do we shape truth around personal experience and cultural pressure, or do we allow Scripture to shape our understanding of identity and discipleship? Pastor Mehl shares part of his personal journey, reflecting on how finding identity in Christ reshaped how he understood himself and his faith.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.This episode encourages believers to hold firmly to biblical teaching while treating every person with dignity, compassion, and the hope of transformation found in Christ.The Truth Response LIVE! Tickets, Friday, Apr 24 from 6 pm to 9 pm | EventbriteThe Truth Response - Podcast - Apple PodcastsTTR FacebookTTR InstagramMade Free MinistriesAgape First Ministriesdarenmehl | Facebook | Linktree | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 |  When Faith Looks Alive but Isn’t: Bearing Real Spiritual Fruit Beyond Religious Activity | Episode 244 of The Truth Response PodcastWhat if your faith looks healthy on the outside—but isn’t producing real fruit? In this episode, we explore the powerful moment in Mark 11 where Jesus curses the fig tree and cleanses the temple, revealing God’s concern with authentic transformation rather than empty religious activity.The conversation challenges listeners to examine the difference between appearance and reality, busyness and true worship, performance and obedience. From how we respond under pressure to the motivations behind our ministry, this episode invites honest reflection about the condition of the heart and what real spiritual fruit actually looks like.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.This episode is a call to move beyond religious image and into genuine faith—living for God’s approval alone, even when no one else notices.Links:https://www.instagram.com/thetruthresponse/https://www.facebook.com/thetruthresponsehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-truth-response/id1504362531https://open.spotify.com/show/6Kpkgsy7I7zVuv5UyiRACu?si=BqwQH988RW2DpLbYg5BnSAThe Truth Response LIVE! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-truth-response-live-tickets-1980265229609?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile | — | ||||||
| 2/23/26 | Messianic Judaism Explained: Faith in Jesus, Jewish Identity, and the Role of the Law | Episode 243 of The Truth Response.What is Messianic Judaism, and how does faith in Jesus connect with Jewish identity and tradition? In this episode, we sit down with Hadassa to hear her personal journey of discovering her Jewish heritage while remaining rooted in faith in Yeshua (Jesus) as Messiah.Together, we explore the role of the Torah in a believer’s life, the difference between identity and salvation, and the important truth that faith in Christ alone saves. The conversation also addresses common misunderstandings about Messianic believers and wrestles with important questions about calling, heritage, and how the Old Testament still shapes our understanding of God today.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world. This episode offers thoughtful perspective, biblical clarity, and a reminder that what matters most is not religious performance, but a heart fully anchored in Christ. | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | Why God Says No: The Purpose of Prayer, Spiritual Growth, and Trusting His Will | Episode 242 of The Truth Response.Why do most of our prayer requests focus on healing, finances, and protection—rather than wisdom, obedience, and spiritual growth? In this episode, Derek, Matt, and Dave explore the deeper purpose of prayer and what it reveals about our hearts.The conversation moves beyond “Is it wrong to pray for personal needs?” and into something more transformative: what we truly need versus what we naturally ask for. Through biblical insight and relatable analogies, the hosts unpack how God answers prayer—Yes, No, Not Yet, or Grow—and why trusting His will matters more than getting our preferred outcome.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world. This episode invites believers to mature in their prayer life, trust God’s wisdom like a good Father, and shift from outcome-driven requests to heart-shaping surrender.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-truth-response-live-tickets-1980265229609?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurlhttps://linktr.ee/breathandbone | — | ||||||
| 2/9/26 | Heart Posture Under Pressure: What Faith Reveals When Life Squeezes You | Episode 241 of The Truth Response.What really comes out of us when life applies pressure? Stress, fear, conflict, and hardship have a way of revealing what’s truly stored in our hearts—and this episode takes a thoughtful look at what Scripture says about that reality.From biblical stories like Jonah, Peter walking on water, and Jesus’ warning about the fruitless fig tree, this conversation explores heart posture, discernment over legalism, and how true faith is revealed not by appearances, but by reactions. The discussion also reflects on cultural moments of panic and crisis, showing how fear or faith rises to the surface under pressure.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world. This episode encourages listeners to examine what’s filling their hearts today, so that when pressure comes, what flows out reflects trust, humility, and deep-rooted faith. | — | ||||||
| 2/2/26 | Be Fruitful and Multiply: Procreation, Discipleship, and Faith in a Changing Culture | Episode number is 240 of The Truth Response.What does it truly mean for Christians to “be fruitful and multiply” in today’s world? Is it about population growth, spiritual discipleship, or something deeper that the church has struggled to articulate clearly?In this episode, the conversation explores both the physical and spiritual dimensions of fruitfulness. The discussion addresses cultural fears, the role of family, and the call to make disciples—not just converts—while trusting God’s sovereignty over the rise and fall of cultures. Rather than measuring success by numbers alone, the focus returns to authentic faith and Spirit-formed lives.Clarity in chaos. Bringing hope to a chaotic world.This episode invites believers to think biblically, live faithfully, and embrace a holistic understanding of fruitfulness rooted in obedience, trust, and hope. | — | ||||||
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