Christianity Episodes

For more than 30 years, I’ve told business owners the same thing: pay the tax first, then pay yourself. Lately a question has been bothering me. If the tax comes first and I come second, where does God fit? In today’s episode, I follow up on the Haggai episode from two weeks ago and finally give you the first fruits episode I promised. We walk through Proverbs 3 and Matthew 6, and I share why “leftovers” is where God lands when we don’t decide the order ahead of time. I also talk about what Pro...

“How are you?” You’ve answered it ten times today, and I’d bet most of those answers were “busy” or “fine.” I hear it at my desk all year long. Someone gets close to the room they don’t want to show anybody, and they steer me somewhere else. We don’t exactly lie. We relocate. The first question God ever asked is only three words long, and He asked it to a man hiding in the trees. “Where are you?” He wasn’t opening a case. He was opening a door. In Episode 69, I look at three people and the th...

You work hard. You make more than you ever have. And by the end of the month, the money is gone. I sit across the desk from people like this almost every day, and in today’s Truth Unveiled I take you to the Book of Haggai, a two-chapter book written to people who were working hard and still coming up empty. God’s answer to “never enough” is not to work harder or find a better budgeting app. He says, “Consider your ways.” I look at this passage through my 30 years as a licensed accountant, from ...

There’s a woman sitting in her car outside the house she grew up in. The engine is off. The groceries are warming in the back. Her mother can’t be left alone anymore. She’s been parked in that driveway for 11 minutes because the second she walks through the door, she becomes the caregiver again. And underneath the exhaustion is a thought she’s ashamed to admit: “I want this to be over.” Then comes the thought that does even more damage: What kind of Christian thinks that? In Episode 67, I’...

For more than 30 years, I've worked as a licensed accountant, testing whether the numbers someone hands me actually hold up. In this episode, I bring that same posture to the biggest claim in Christianity, that a man who was dead on Friday was alive on Sunday. Watch the full episode Read the blog post I start at a Thanksgiving table, with a son asking his dad a question the dad doesn't have an answer for, and open the file from there. We look at Paul's letter to the Corinthians, the earliest wr...

Sixty-plus episodes in, and I had to admit something to you today. I've never once taught on the Holy Spirit. Not one time. So today I'm getting honest about why, and what it's cost me. This is Truth Unveiled with Ralph, where we look at faith without the spin. Here's what we got into today: I confess the gap in sixty-plus episodes and why I think it's bigger than just me I read John 14:15-27, where Jesus promises His disciples a Helper the night before the cross I walk through three ways I'...

“Fully Known, Fully Loved” – The Conversation That Changed Everything explores what happens when we stop hiding the parts of ourselves we’re afraid others will reject. In this episode, I reflect on the story of the woman at the well who intentionally came to draw water at noon, away from the crowds, and encountered Jesus instead. He already knew her story, including the messy and painful parts she likely wanted to hide, yet He met her with truth, grace, and love. I explore what it means to be f...

The Blessing and the Wound: What You Carry Out of the Fight explores those moments when the consequences of your choices finally catch up with you and there seems to be nowhere left to run. In this episode, I reflect on Jacob’s life and the night he found himself alone, wrestling with God. Jacob had spent much of his life relying on his own plans and schemes, but this encounter changed everything. By morning, he walked away with both a blessing and a limp. Through Jacob’s story, I explore what i...

"But God Meant It for Good" — When You Can't Yet See What He's Doing explores what it means to trust God when your circumstances make no sense. If you are in a season that feels confusing, painful, or completely different from what you hoped for, I want to remind you that the middle of the story is not the end. Sometimes what looks like a setback is part of a bigger purpose that you simply cannot see yet. Through the story of Joseph, I explore how God can work through betrayal, disappointment, ...

The Father Who Ran — The Welcome You Didn't Think You'd Get explores one of Jesus' most powerful parables and the surprising picture it gives us of God's heart toward those who have wandered away. Have you ever delayed coming back because you were convinced you needed to prepare the perfect apology first? I explore how shame can keep us rehearsing everything we've done wrong while convincing us that we need to earn our way back. The story of the Prodigal Son gives us a very different picture: a ...

It's Not About the Money – How to Find Peace With Your Spouse explores why financial conflict in marriage is often about much more than dollars and cents. In this episode, I explain how disagreements over money are frequently rooted in deeper fears, past experiences, unmet expectations, and emotional wounds rather than the financial issue itself. If money has become a source of tension in your marriage, I want to help you see what may be happening beneath the surface. I also share practical, bi...

You Were Made for This begins with a powerful truth: God has uniquely gifted every believer for a purpose. In this episode, I explore the biblical teaching that spiritual gifts are not reserved for pastors, church leaders, or a select few—they are given to every follower of Christ. If you have ever wondered whether you have anything meaningful to contribute to God's kingdom, I want to encourage you with the truth that God has intentionally equipped you to serve and make an impact. Drawing from ...

Today, I’m diving into how hustle culture can quietly erode my peace and purpose. Losing Myself in the Hustle — and Finding God in the Silence isn’t just a phrase—it’s been my lived experience. I’ve burned the midnight oil, chased one deadline after another, and convinced myself that if I just worked harder, I’d finally feel fulfilled. Spoiler alert: that approach never delivered what it promised. Instead, it pulled me away from what truly matters—my family, my joy, and my relationship with God....

Amidst the incessant turbulence of contemporary society, we find ourselves grappling with the profound question of how to maintain steadfastness in a world characterized by relentless change. This episode of Truth Unveiled with Ralph focuses on the essential theme of establishing a solid foundation rooted in God's unchanging truth, which serves as a bulwark against the shifting sands of modern values and beliefs. We delve into the pressing reality that a staggering percentage of adults experienc...

The assassination of the prominent Christian leader Charlie Kirk has reverberated throughout our community, eliciting profound shock, grief, and confusion. I find myself grappling with the weight of this tragedy and the question of how such a courageous voice for truth could be silenced. However, it is imperative to recognize that the gospel remains unshaken; even when one leader falls, God raises others to continue the mission. In this solemn reflection, we shall explore how to process our emot...

This episode focuses on the common scarcity mindset that many people experience, which creates a constant worry about not having enough. We will look at how this way of thinking often leads to fear and unhappiness, blocking us from seeing and receiving God’s abundant provision. By exploring lessons from the Bible, we hope to guide you on a journey from fear to trusting in God’s generous care. We will also share practical steps to help change your mindset, encouraging gratitude and generosity tha...

The primary focus of this podcast episode is the pervasive culture of complaint and the powerful transformation that occurs when we shift from grumbling to godly gratitude. We take a deep look at how constant complaining robs us of inner peace and blinds us to the everyday blessings God pours into our lives. Through scriptural insights, we emphasize the importance of aligning our hearts with God’s will by practicing intentional gratitude instead of giving in to negativity. Gratitude doesn’t just...