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
194 episodes
Righteous Anxiety?
Anxiety is on the rise—but Scripture gives clarity and hope.What is anxiety? Is it always sinful? How do we tell the difference between worry and godly concern?In this episode, we walk through key biblical passages and give practi...
I Feel Lost — How Do I Know God’s Will for My Life?
What is God’s will for your life—and how can you know if you’re missing it?In this episode, we unpack one of the most common struggles Christians face: feeling lost when making big decisions. Whether you’re choosing a career, navigating ...
Does Israel Still Matter to God? (Dr. Gary Gromacki)
In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Gary Gromacki, Professor of Bible and Theology at Calvary University, to explore one of the most debated issues in Christian theology: Israel’s r...
Raising God-Fearing Children in a Godless Culture (Virgil Walker)
How do you raise children who fear the Lord in a culture that rejects Him?In this episode, Pastor Virgil Walker joins us to discuss what faithful, biblical parenting looks like today. Scripture places the responsibility of spiritual trai...
Crushed: A Bloody Cross (Jesse Randolph)
Why was Jesus crushed? Pastor Jesse Randolph unpacks the beauty and the sorrow of the cross in this deep dive into Isaiah 53. A must-watch for understanding the price of our redemption.
God Crushed Him—Here’s Why (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
What does it mean that “it pleased the Lord to crush Him” (Isaiah 53)?In this episode, Pastor Jesse Randolph explains what was truly happening at the cross of Jesus Christ—not just physically, but spiritually. Why did the Father pour out...
The Eschatalogical Temple and the End Times (Dr. Jason Beals)
Ezekiel 40–48 contains one of the most detailed and debated prophetic visions in the entire Bible: a future temple filled with precise measurements, gates, rooms, ordinances, and even sacrifices. What exactly is Ezekiel seeing, and how should C...
The Missing Testament in Modern Christianity (Pastor Rick Goertzen)
Many churches today focus heavily on the New Testament but rarely preach from the Old. What are we missing when the Old Testament is neglected?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Rick Goertzen (Countryside Bible Church in ...
Making Sense Of The Book Of Revelation (Pastor Thomas Baber)
Many Christians find the Book of Revelation confusing or intimidating. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Thomas Baber joins us to discuss how pastors and Bible teachers can faithfully preach and teach through this important boo...
What’s Tearing Churches Apart? (Pastor Steve Swartz)
Churches are called to unity, yet division remains one of the greatest threats to the local body. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Steve Swartz of Grace Bible Church in Bakersfield, Califor...
The Sexual Sin Spiral (Pastor Michael Otazu)
Sexual sin rarely begins with a sudden fall—it develops subtly and progressively. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, we examine why sexual sin must be addressed biblically and how it often follows a predictable spiral: desensitization,...
Interview with an Elder: Andy Frahm
What does faithful, behind-the-scenes leadership in the local church really look like? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastors Aaron Nicholson and Jesse Randolph sit down with Andy Frahm for a personal conversation about...
The Meaning of Christ’s Blood (Pastor Kyle Swanson)
What does it really mean to be “saved by the blood of Jesus”?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastors Aaron Nicholson and Jesse Randolph sit down with Pastor Kyle Swanson of Redeemer Bible Chu...
Is Active Obedience Biblical? (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
What is the “imputation of the active obedience of Christ,” and does Scripture actually teach it? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson interviews Pastor Jesse Randolph at the start of his five-week study leave to d...
The Bible Storyline (Dr. Michael Vlach)
Many Christians read the Bible as a collection of isolated stories or moral lessons—but Scripture presents a unified, unfolding storyline. In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined b...
Recovering a Vintage Faith (Dr. Cory Marsh)
What does it mean to recover a vintage faith—and why does the church need it today?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Dr. Cory Marsh discusses his book Recovering a Vintage Faith
Should Christians Trust AI? (Dr. Peter Goeman)
Artificial intelligence is advancing rapidly—shaping how we write, teach, work, and even think. But how should Christians understand AI biblically and ethically?In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pasto...
Stewarding Time as a Christian (Reagan Rose)
How should Christians think about work, productivity, and the use of time? In this episode of the Sound Words Podcast, Pastor Aaron Nicholson and Pastor Jesse Randolph are joined by Reagan Rose, Bible teacher and creator of
Mary and Zechariah: Two Responses to Christmas (Pastor Jesse Randolph)
In this Christmas episode, we look at two striking responses to God’s announcement in Luke 1—Mary’s humble faith and Zechariah’s hesitant doubt. Drilling into their stories helps us see what a right response to Christmas really loo...
Should Christians Care About the Environment? (Dr. Jonathan Moo)
What does it mean to care for creation in a truly biblical way?Dr. Jonathan Moo—professor at Whitworth University with graduate degrees in both biblical studies and wildlife ecology—joins us to explore how Christians should think about ...
Are You Serving God or Serving Money? (Dr. David W. Jones)
In this episode of Sound Words, Dr. David W. Jones of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary helps us think biblically about money, work, wealth, and generosity.We ask:– What does it mean to honor God with our finances?– How ...
A Christian View of Dying (Pastor Omri Miles)
How should Christians think about suffering, dying, and the end of life?Pastor Omri Miles joins Sound Words to help believers navigate one of the most emotionally and ethically challenging seasons we face. We discuss the image of God, e...
Biotechnology: Breakthrough or Moral Breakdown? (Dr. Mark Farnham)
What should Christians think about AI in medicine, stem-cell research, genetic editing, cyborg prosthetics, neural implants, and cloning? Dr. Mark Farnham (Lancaster Bible College) joins Sound Word...
Christian Ethics on Abortion, Contraception, and IVF (Dr. Scott Rae)
When does life begin—and how should that truth shape how we live, decide, and care for others? Dr. Scott Rae, Professor of Christian Ethics at Talbot School of Theology, joins us to talk about the beginning of life from a biblical and ethical p...