Derek Stephenson

Heart Posture Under Pressure: What Faith Reveals When Life Squeezes You

Episode 241 of The Truth Response. What really comes out of us when life applies pressure? Stress, fear, conflict, and hardship have a way of revealing what’s truly stored in our hearts—and this episode takes a thoughtful look at what Scripture says about that reality. From biblical stories like Jonah, Peter walking on water, and…

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Be Fruitful and Multiply: Procreation, Discipleship, and Faith in a Changing Culture

Episode number is 240 of The Truth Response. What does it truly mean for Christians to “be fruitful and multiply” in today’s world? Is it about population growth, spiritual discipleship, or something deeper that the church has struggled to articulate clearly? In this episode, the conversation explores both the physical and spiritual dimensions of fruitfulness….

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Be Fruitful and Multiply: Faith, Family, and the Future of Christian Culture

Episode number is 239 of The Truth Response. What does it really mean when Scripture says, “Be fruitful and multiply”? Is it a timeless command, a cultural mandate, or something deeper that the church has struggled to talk about in a complicated world? In this episode, the conversation explores faith, family, culture, and the challenges…

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How Should Christians Engage Other Cultures? Faith, Evangelism, and Loving Your Neighbor

Episode 238 of The Truth Response How should Christians interact with people from different cultures and worldviews? In this episode of The Truth Response, the panel is joined by Brian and Hadassah Saliga for a heartfelt, humorous, and deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, relationships, and cultural sensitivity. From personal love stories to honest discussions about…

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Feeling Unqualified? Imposter Syndrome, Identity in Christ, and God’s Purpose – TTR 237

Have you ever felt like you don’t belong — like everyone else knows more, believes better, or is more qualified than you? In this episode of The Truth Response, we dive into the deeply common struggle of inadequacy and imposter syndrome, especially as it shows up in faith, church life, and community involvement. Many believers…

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