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Walking and communion with God are not automatic. How then do you experience the reality of a personal relationship with God, or read your Bible and experience God’s presence? Put simply, how do you know God? These are huge questions that need serious discussion. Every Tuesday, Michael Durham of Real Truth Matters Ministries will lead in such a conversation. This podcast tackles the experiential side of Christianity with teaching, interviews, and question and answer episodes. If you want to grow in fellowship with God in the biblical manner known by the orthodox and sound men of God of the old paths, then tune in each week to the Real Truth Matters Podcast.
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Send us a text The upper room was filled with uncertainty. Jesus was preparing His disciples for His departure, yet His words were filled with comfort: “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” Those words reached beyond that moment in time—they were spoken for every believer who would ever walk this earth. As we come to the next-to-last episode in our season on the Holy Spirit, we return to this precious promise: the companionship of Go...
Send us a text Why do some believers seem to “lose” the witness of the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Real Truth Matters, Michael Durham continues his exploration of Romans 8:16, unpacking why assurance can feel strong one moment and faint the next. He exposes the enemy’s lies that accuse us of being unchanged or insincere, shows how temperament and over-introspection can disrupt assurance, and reminds listeners that the Spirit’s witness is not earned by perfection but received as a direct t...
Send us a text In this follow-up episode of Real Truth Matters, Michael Durham goes even deeper into one of the most profound realities of the Christian life: the inner witness of the Holy Spirit. This isn’t about merely agreeing with the facts of the gospel or rehearsing doctrinal truths—it’s about the Spirit Himself testifying directly to your heart that you are a child of God. Drawing from Romans 8 and powerful historical testimonies like those of George Whitefield and John Wesley, Durham ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham tackles one of the most vital yet overlooked truths of the Christian life: the inner witness of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from Romans 8, Durham shows that true assurance of salvation doesn’t rest merely on outward tests or someone else’s opinion but on the Spirit Himself bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God. Paul lists six evidences of genuine conversion, but it is this seventh—Heaven’s own ...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham finishes his series on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12 with a sobering but hope-filled message. While the miraculous works of God are awe-inspiring, they are never meant to steal our gaze from the Giver Himself. Michael lays out six biblical principles designed to safeguard believers from deception, pride, and misplaced priorities regarding signs and wonders. He reminds us that the greatest miracle isn...
Send us a text What if the debate over spiritual gifts has been asking the wrong questions all along? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue exploring why both continuationism and cessationism fail to give a complete picture of God’s work in His church. Far from a sterile theological argument, this discussion presses us to consider whether our expectations of God have grown far too small. Could it be that our discomfort with the miraculous says more about us than about...
Send us a text The debate over spiritual gifts has divided Christians for generations—but what if both sides are missing something vital? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham continues our deep dive into whether the gifts of the Spirit have ceased or continue today, uncovering blind spots that often go unnoticed. Rather than defending a camp, this conversation challenges the assumptions behind the debate itself. Could it be that Scripture and church history paint ...
Send us a text Are the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today, or did they cease with the apostles? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we take an in-depth look at the two major positions on this question—continuationism and cessationism. Drawing directly from Scripture, we examine the case for continuationism, which affirms that gifts such as prophecy, tongues, healing, and miracles continue until Christ returns. We also trace historical evidence from the early...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the often-debated question: Is speaking in tongues the initial physical evidence of being filled with the Holy Spirit? Exploring the foundations of Pentecostal and Charismatic theology, we unpack how supernatural gifts like tongues, healing, and miracles are understood within these movements. Along the way, we examine key passages in Acts and 1 Corinthians, consider the historical context of Pentecost, and ask whether these miraculous signs are nec...
Send us a text In this second part of our discussion on The Timing of the Sealing of the Holy Spirit, Michael Durham revisits the influential teachings of Martyn Lloyd-Jones and respectfully examines his view that the sealing of the Spirit is a post-conversion experience disconnected from conversion. While deeply appreciative of Lloyd-Jones’ impact and insight, this episode challenges the notion of a two-tier Christianity, arguing instead that Scripture presents the sealing of the Spirit as a...
Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our exploration of the sealing of the Holy Spirit by asking a critical question: When does the sealing take place? Is it an immediate work of the Spirit at conversion, or a distinct event that occurs sometime after? Drawing deeply from Scripture, this episode demonstrates that the sealing of the Spirit is not merely a theological concept, but a real, experiential event that brings assurance, joy, and the inner witne...
Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue exploring the profound reality of the believer’s sealing with the Holy Spirit. Many Christians understand the idea in theory but have not grasped its depth as a living, experiential truth. This conversation unpacks the biblical meaning of the sealing: God’s unmistakable mark of ownership, protection, and authentication upon His children. More than an abstract concept, the sealing is the Father’s personal testimony t...
Send us a text In this week’s episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our journey into the profound ministry of the Holy Spirit by exploring a work of the Spirit that is often misunderstood or overlooked: the sealing of the Holy Spirit. While many believers know they are indwelt and empowered by the Spirit, few grasp the rich assurance and significance that come from being sealed by Him. Drawing from the Apostle Paul’s teaching, we unpack what it truly means to be sealed—how it...
Send us a text In this stirring episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we journey through church history to hear the compelling testimonies of godly men who experienced the infilling of the Holy Spirit in profound and transformative ways. From the spiritual ecstasies of John Flavel and the theological insight of John Owen to the deeply personal encounters of Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Goodwin, and Christmas Evans, each account highlights the reality of Spirit-filled living beyond mere doctr...
Send us a text Are you living the Spirit-filled life—or just the memory of one? In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, Michael Durham explores the necessity of repeated experiences of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Far from a one-time event, the Spirit’s infilling is both a continual empowerment for godly living and a fresh enduement for bold, Christ-exalting service. Drawing from Scripture, history, and spiritual giants like Charles Spurgeon and Martyn Lloyd-Jones, this episod...
Send us a text What does it truly mean to live under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In this powerful continuation of last week’s episode, we go deeper into the biblical command to be filled with the Spirit—and what that looks like in daily life. Far from being an abstract or mystical idea, being filled with the Spirit is intensely practical. It involves real surrender, real trust, and real obedience to the Word of God. In this episode, you’ll be challenged to examine your trust in Christ, ...
Send us a text What does it really mean to be filled with the Holy Spirit—and how do we live in that reality daily? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Michael Durham opens up the biblical command of Ephesians 5:18 and explores what it means to be continually filled with the Spirit. Forget the overly complicated multi-step formulas you may have heard—this episode gets to the heart of Scripture to show how genuine Spirit-filled living begins with desperation, dependency, and a deep...
Send us a text In Part 2 of this important discussion, Michael Durham and Nate Freeman continue their exploration of the infilling of the Holy Spirit—this time turning to the practical side. What are the biblical requirements for being filled with the Spirit? Can every believer experience this, and if so, how? In this episode, the mystery surrounding the infilling is brought into the light as Michael and Nate work to demystify the experience and show how it is both essential and accessible to...
Send us a text In this first part of a two-part discussion, Michael Durham and Nate Freeman sit down to explore the often-misunderstood subject of the infilling of the Holy Spirit. Why is the infilling so frequently confused with the baptism of the Spirit? Are they the same experience—or something entirely different? This conversation dives deep into the theological and practical distinctions between these terms, clearing up confusion that has persisted in many Christian circles. Along the wa...
Send us a text In this episode of the Real Truth Matters Podcast, we continue our deep dive into the infilling of the Holy Spirit—exploring what it is and how it transforms every aspect of the Christian life. While the Spirit sometimes empowers believers for extraordinary acts of ministry, today’s focus is on His constant, daily influence—the kind of infilling that forms Christlike character and enables believers to live unto God in a way natural strength never could. Drawing on Scripture and...
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