Sound Words Podcast
Sound Words helps Christians love and live out God's Word. By discussing topics on the Bible, theology, and Christian living we desire to help people grow in their walk with Jesus Christ.
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Episodes
168 episodes
What It Means to Be Made in God’s Image (Dr. Brett Williams)
What does it mean that humans are made in the image of God?In this conversation with Dr. Brett Williams, we explore the biblical and theological meaning of the image of God, how it distinguishes humanity from the rest of creation, and ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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27:53
Why Morality Isn’t Subjective — Christian Ethics (Dr. J.P. Moreland)
Is morality just personal opinion—or is it rooted in God Himself?In this conversation with Dr. J.P. Moreland, we explore why morality is objective, how virtue connects to being conformed to Christ’s image, and how the church can model mo...
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Season 1
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Episode 167
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20:09
The Basics of Bible Translations (Dr. Mark Ward)
How do we get from the original Greek and Hebrew manuscripts to the English Bibles we read today?In this episode, Dr. Mark Ward—author, theologian, and YouTuber (War on Words)—talks thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 166
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30:28
Reaching the Next Generation for Christ (Andrew Ramirez)
Meet our new pastoral intern at Indian Hills Community Church, Andrew Ramirez!In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Andrew shares his testimony, how family life shapes his ministry, and his vision for the Alpha Omega Campu...
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Season 1
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Episode 165
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26:57
Why Study 1 Corinthians Today? (Dr. Brent Belford)
Why study 1 Corinthians, and what does it teach us today?Dr. Brent Belford, Faculty Associate at Virginia Beach Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor at Colonial Baptist Church, walks through the context, themes, and practical guidance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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25:08
Reading the Bible Like a Biblicist (Dr. Mark Snoeberger)
Why is literal interpretation essential for biblicism?Dr. Mark Snoeberger of Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary explains why we must read Scripture according to authorial intent, the dangers of rejecting literal hermeneutics, and how t...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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23:03
How to Apply the Bible Faithfully (Pastor Jack Hughes)
How do we move faithfully from interpretation to application?Dr. Jack Hughes, Lead Pastor of Anchor Bible Church, explains why exegesis is essential, what mistakes to avoid, and how biblicist application safeguards the church. With pract...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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40:53
Why I Am a Biblicist (Dr. Cory Marsh)
What does it mean to be a biblicist—and why should Christians embrace the label?In this episode, Dr. Cory Marsh of Southern California Seminary unpacks the definition of biblicism, its connection to sola Scriptura, and how to guard again...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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34:26
Developing Theology Like a Biblicist (Dr. Richard Bargas)
What does it mean to develop theology like a biblicist—and why does it matter?In this episode, Dr. Richard Bargas joins Pastor Jesse Randolph to share his journey of becoming a biblicist and how the Bible itself—not tradition or personal...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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39:12
Books That Motivate Us to Serve the Church Well | Sound Reads (Dr. Jerry Wragg)
Why serve the local church—and how do good books help us see its importance?In this episode of Sound Reads, Pastor Jerry Wragg—Pastor-Teacher at Grace Immanuel Bible Church in Jupiter, FL, President of The Expositors Seminary, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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36:47
Books That Strengthen Our Prayer Lives | Sound Reads (Pastor Michael Otazu)
Prayer is vital but often neglected.In this Sound Reads episode, Pastor Michael Otazu shares books that have deepened his prayer life and how they can encourage you to grow in consistent, fervent communion with God.📚 Affiliate lin...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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25:14
Books That Help Us Understand Suffering and God's Sovereignty | Sound Reads (Pastor Aaron Nicholson)
Suffering is inevitable—but the Bible gives us hope.In this episode of Sound Reads, we recommend books that help believers understand suffering through the lens of God’s sovereignty. These are resources that don’t offer quick fi...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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28:37
Books That Transform Our Walks with Christ | Sound Reads (Dr. Rick Holland)
Some books leave a mark that never fades.In this episode of Sound Reads, Pastor Rick Holland of Mission Road Bible Church shares the books that have shaped his relationship with Christ, espe...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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22:24
Books That Bring Church History to Life | Sound Reads (Dr. Matthew Shrader)
Church history isn’t just for scholars—it’s for every believer.In this episode of Sound Reads, Dr. Matthew Shrader of Central Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to share books that b...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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29:59
Books That Instruct in Sound Doctrine | Sound Reads (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
Theology isn’t just for the classroom—it’s for every Christian. But where do you begin?In this episode of Sound Reads, Pastor Jesse Randolph joins Pastor Aaron Nicholson to highlight books that teach sound doctrine with clarity ...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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23:49
Must-Read Books to Understand the Whole Bible | Sound Reads (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
We believe the best book in the world is the Bible—but there are some really helpful books that can guide us in understanding the big picture of Scripture.In this first episode of our Sound Reads series, Pastor Jesse Randolph jo...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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31:33
Faithful Men: Where are the Dispensationalists Today?
Is dispensational theology a thing of the past—or is it still thriving today?To wrap up our Faithful Men series, Pastor Jesse Randolph joins Pastor Aaron Nicholson to answer the big question: Where are the dispensationalists tod...
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Season 1
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Episode 152
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26:06
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of John Walvoord | Dr. Jeremiah Mutie
Dr. John Walvoord was one of the most influential dispensational theologians of the 20th century. But who was he—and what is his legacy today?In this episode, Dr. Jeremiah Mutie, Professor of Theology and Church History at
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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30:05
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of Charles C. Ryrie | Dr. Paul Weaver
Dr. Charles C. Ryrie is a household name in theological circles—but his impact goes far beyond his Study Bible.In this episode, Dr. Paul Weaver—Associate Professor of Bible Exposition at
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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33:53
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of Lewis Sperry Chafer | Dr. John Hannah
What kind of man founded one of the most influential theological seminaries in America?In this episode, Dr. John Hannah—longtime professor at Dallas Theological Seminary—joins Pastor Jesse Randolph and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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22:58
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of C.I. Scofield | Dr. Dave Burggraff
In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Dave Burggraff—Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at Shepherds Theological Seminary—joins us to discuss the life and legacy of Cyrus Ingerson Scofi...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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39:11
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of James Hall Brookes | Pastor Robert Thurman
In this episode of Faithful Men, we’re joined by Pastor Robert Thurman—President of Brookes Bible College and pastor at Forest Park Bible Church in S...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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22:52
Faithful Men: The Life and Ministry of John Nelson Darby | Dr. James Fazio
In this episode of Faithful Men, Dr. James Fazio takes us into the life and legacy of John Nelson Darby, the “father of dispensationalism.” Learn about Darby’s background, his theological convictions, and how his literal approach to Scripture s...
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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32:07
Faithful Men: Why Dispensationalism Matters | Pastor Jesse Randolph
In this episode of Sound Words Podcast, we launch our new series Faithful Men, highlighting influential voices in theology and church history. Pastor Jesse Randolph explains why dispensationalism still matters today. We discuss what...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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26:26
Interview with an Elder: Rob Jensen
In this episode, Elder Rob Jensen shares how the Lord saved him, how serving has shaped his faith, and why every believer—new or seasoned—has a part to play in building up the church. Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical ways to ste...
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Season 1
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Episode 144
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22:13