# Purity and Truth Exploring and declaring the goodness of God, through church history, apologetics, and personal stories. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Kingdom of God and Your Mental Health](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/the-kingdom-of-god-and-your-mental-health/) _2026-03-10_ In this sermon given on Feb 22, 2026 I explored the factors that affect our experience of Christianity, what it means to seek first the kingdom of God, and finally I shared some of my mental health struggles with burnout and the truths that are bringing me hope. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p2y8cm5mpmfjexqx/The_Kingdom_of_God_and_Your_Mental_Healthbk23t.mp3) ## [Wrestling With Doubt](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/wrestling-with-doubt/) _2026-02-18_ In this sermon from 2020 I recount my struggles with doubt and the truths that restored my faith. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hijx8smh699pj8x2/Wrestling_With_Doubt_Sermon_Aug_20207w9cl.mp3) ## [The Handbook of Bible Evidences](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/the-handbook-of-bible-evidences/) _2026-02-05_ In this sermon given a few years ago, I explore many different lines of arguments that suggest the Bible is of divine origin. I employ a mnemonic device I first heard from Greg Koukl. I hope it gives you something to ponder. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zju8um4tfdmd6ykz/The_Handbook_of_Bible_Evidences7q5l1.mp3) ## [Finding Peace](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/finding-peace/) _2026-01-22_ Why is peace so elusive? Why do believers struggle to find peace when we follow the Prince of Peace and we have all of these promises of peace? Sermon preached in Dec 2024 [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/equpnisme5kc5kpj/Finding_Peace8jwzn.mp3) ## [A Journey Through Philippians: Chapter 4](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/a-journey-through-philippians-chapter-4/) _2026-01-14_ The final sermon in my series on Philippians that I gave in 2024 [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bincnnu9ier3r8zs/Phil_Chapter_4bqx2n.mp3) ## [A Journey Through Philippians: Chapter 3](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/a-journey-through-philippians-chapter-3/) _2025-12-09_ "Living with intentionality vs good intentions and what matters in the end." This is part 4 of my sermon series from 2023 on Philippians and covers chapter 3. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gjjvwc7j5mjuwenx/Phil_Chapter_3bvopa.mp3) ## [A Journey Through Philippians: 2:12-18](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/a-journey-through-philippians-21218/) _2025-12-02_ What does it mean to "Work out your Salvation with fear and trembling?" Part 3 of my sermon series on Philippians. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ddksizsgx347yqqm/Phil_2-12-187v7hq.mp3) ## [A Journey Through Philippians: 1:27-2:11](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/a-journey-through-philippians-127-211/) _2025-11-18_ The second message in my series on Philippians given in 2023. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/righ226ihyngp7vf/Phil_1-27-2-117mwe9.mp3) ## [A Journey Through Philippians: Chapter 1](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/a-journey-through-philippians-chapter-1/) _2025-11-13_ The book of Philippians has been very encouraging to us over the years, especially chapter 1. This is the first message in a sermon series I preached on Philippians in 2023. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jrfyhktisvtnr5xh/Phil_Chapter_16260d.mp3) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DU8KSBS9SE1w) _2025-11-13 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Teen Camp Session 8: God’s R-O-M-A-N-C-E for singles](https://purityandtruth.podbean.com/e/teen-camp-session-8-god%e2%80%99s-r-o-m-a-n-c-e-for-singles/) _2016-12-05_ Topics include: Practical ways to use the single years to grow closer to God, pursue your calling, and improve your relationships. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mnw7dy/8_ROMANCE_for_singles.mp3)