Know The Truth Daily Broadcast

The Bible is filled with pages of characters who exhibited courage in the face of trial! These inspirational examples guide us as we seek to cultivate our own courage and resilience. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shows us how to cultivate biblical courage in a godless society.

If you’ve landed a spiritual belly flop, rest assured that God can get you on your feet again. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy wants you to discover the depths of God’s amazing grace. After denying Jesus, Peter wept bitterly, but God restored his soul through his weeping!

And on this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip De Courcy examines the life of the apostle Peter to show us why our failures do not have the final word!

Does your spiritual walk ever feel more like a roller coaster ride? If your commitment to Christ rises and falls—take heart because on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reminds us that just as God helped the apostle Peter grow and mature … He’ll help us too!

On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy offers us some encouragement from the life of the apostle Peter. The message is this—don’t try to be someone you’re not because God wants to use you—just as you are!

There’s no doubt the apostle Peter was an influential leader, but was he the first pope? Did Jesus really give Peter special authority over the church? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy thinks through these questions as he dives into a study of Peter’s place in church history.

After we fail, it can be hard to open our Bibles. Comparing ourselves to biblical heroes can make us feel even worse. But the apostle Peter? He’s one of us. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reminds us that God used Peter despite his flaws—just like He wants to use us!

Can a person go outside God’s will and alter history? A study of the life of Judas provides a poignant illustration! And on this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip De Courcy helps us understand the relationship between our actions and God’s sovereignty!

When it comes to bad boys of the Bible, Judas surely leads the pack. But even though he betrayed Christ, Judas couldn’t undermine God’s ultimate plan. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains why the worst deeds of humanity cannot overturn the best intentions of God!

How could someone walk with Jesus day after day and yet completely misunderstand His mission? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy examines how Judas Iscariot was deceived by his own agendas and sold his soul—and his Savior—for thirty pieces of silver.

He had so much potential ... that certainly could be said of Judas Iscariot. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy examines the infamous life of the disciple who betrayed Jesus. Judas came from a respected Jewish family, but he chose the path that led to destruction.

As one of the first disciples, Judas Iscariot walked closely with Jesus, but ultimately he chose the path of perdition. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains why Judas’ fall from grace didn’t happen in one fell swoop!

Judas Iscariot took a large fall from grace. He walked with Jesus, talked with Him, ate with Him, and watched Him perform miracles. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip De Courcy examines what drove Judas to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver, sealing the deal with a kiss!

Don’t you just love a good love song? The Lord loves to sing over us with His love. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy looks at why God calls us to love one another!

Many things can stop the flow of love, but there’s one thing that can get it going again. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shows us how putting our focus on Jesus allows us to share God’s love with others. It’s a message about learning to let love flow freely and graciously.

God is love. But the apostle John’s Gospel wasn’t filled with sappy sentiment. He wrote of the blood-stained love that Jesus demonstrated on the cross. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains how that same love shaped the apostle John.

These days, some people act like they’ll never grow old! Many try to hang on to their youth with diet, exercise, vitamins, and more. But on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shares another way to remain vibrant and relevant, while keeping an eternal focus!

Do little kids push your buttons? Or older folks try your patience? On this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip De Courcy explains that there’s no generation gap in the Bible. Instead, God’s Word encourages generational exchange, calling us to love and learn from young andold alike!

It’s recommended that we “grow old gracefully,” but shouldn’t we always be grace-filled too? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains why we’re called to demonstrate Jesus’ love and grace whether we’re 18 or 80!

In a world desperate for love, a lot of people settle for the counterfeit. And until we receive the genuine love of Jesus Christ, we’ll end up looking for love in all the wrong places. So, on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy takes us to the New Testament to share the apostle John’s story.

On this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip De Courcy reminds us that as finite humans, we’ll struggle to understand our infinite God on this side of Heaven. But we’re not alone because while we’re on earth, God will help us grow in faith and understanding.

Doubts are bound to arise every day. But on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reminds us that it’s not the absence of doubt that strengthens our faith, but its presence. Doubts may be a permanent feature of our day to day life, but God uses our questions and uncertainty to draw us closer to Him!

Have you ever been in a crisis and wondered: how could God let this happen? Well, that may be how the apostle Thomas felt after he saw Jesus tortured, crucified, and buried. On this encouraging episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reminds us that Jesus shows up right in our pain and confusion!

In an increasingly chaotic world, we’re all looking for hope and stability. But while we’re still bound to have our doubts, we can actually use those doubts to deepen our faith. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy challenges us to pursue Christ for the answers we need!

Wrestling with doubt is a common experience among believers. It’s often the rite of passage that takes us into a deeper and fuller commitment to Christ! On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy tells us not to ignore our doubts, but to let our doubts come under the light of God’s Word.

If we’re honest, we’ve all had our questions about God. And the Bible makes it clear that it’s not a sin to have doubts. So, on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shares a lesson on the apostle Thomas on how to deal with our concerns in a way that strengthens our faith.

Many people make the mistake of trying to work their way to Heaven. But the Gospel proclaims that it’s a free gift provided through Jesus’ death and resurrection! On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains that even the first disciples had to learn this truth!

Christians converse about all sorts of topics but sometimes we avoid talking about the Gospel. We don’t want to offend anyone by telling them they’re a sinner in need of a Savior. But on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains why the Gospel is worth the risk and the rejection!

Some of us aspire to greatness in the fields of medicine, education or entertainment. But how many of us aspire to achieve greatness in evangelism? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy reminds us that sharing Christ with others yields eternal rewards that far outweigh worldly gain!

As the song goes—if you want to be great in God’s kingdom, learn to be a servant of all. And those lyrics come right from the words of Jesus, recorded in Matthew 20:26. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy looks at the apostle James to show us why serving others is the path to promotion.

We all admire people who are full of passion. But sometimes their zeal can get them into trouble! That’s why Jesus taught his disciples to balance their enthusiasm with wisdom and grace! On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy profiles the life of the apostle James.

In the movie "Braveheart," William Wallace says, Every man dies, but not every man really lives! That was true in ages past and it’s true now. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy asks: Are we just passing time until we die? Or are we boldly living for Christ?

In Jesus’s day, tax collectors were despised. When Jesus called Matthew, the tax collector, to be his disciple, it came as a complete shock to everyone. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy presents the final lesson on the apostle Matthew’s life to show us how Jesus changes people!

Some people say they’ll believe in God when they see a miracle. Yet they miss the greatest miracle of all—a changed life. And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy looks at the miracle Jesus did in the life of the apostle Matthew to change him from the inside out!

From a money-grabbing reputation to glorious redemption: that’s the life journey of Matthew, the tax collector turned disciple of Jesus. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shows us how the grace and love of Jesus gave Matthew a place in God’s Kingdom—forever.

Have you ever felt unworthy of God’s love and grace? That’s how the apostle Matthew felt before he met Jesus! He was the tax collector who was hated by both Jewish people and the Romans! On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy explains how Jesus is in the business of transforming lives!

In our society, we give special attention to those who are on stage, achieving notoriety and success. But what about those who are out of the spotlight? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shows us the importance of The Supporting Cast because they don’t go unnoticed by God!

Are you one of those who likes to read all the credits at the end of a movie? The supporting cast certainly deserves applause. It’s the same with Jesus’ disciples. While some were front and center, other disciples were quietly working behind the scenes. That’s the topic today on Know The Truth.

The enthusiasm of passionate people can be contagious! And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy profiles the apostle called Simon the Zealot. But it wasn’t until Simon was called to be a disciple of Jesus that he discovered a cause worthy of his life and passion! Listen and learn more.

Have you ever heard the saying, “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken”? Well, it’s good advice, because God created each of us as unique, one-of-a-kind individuals. On this episode of Know The Truth, learn how Jesus wants to use you for His Kingdom!

Jesus invites us to move from conversion to commitment. Just take the disciples for example. They started out skeptical and confused but became fully devoted believers and bold evangelists for the Gospel! On this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip profiles another one of Jesus’ disciples.

As kids, we’ve all heard the words “I dare you!” It’s often offered up as a challenge to get us out of our comfort zone. Well on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy suggests we throw caution to the wind to pursue a daring life of faith.

When you see a “caution” sign, do you ignore it, proceed carefully, or run the other way? Well, we can learn a lot about boldness from the Apostle Philip, who moved from cautious bystander to daring disciple! On this episode of Know The Truth, Pastor Philip shows us how Jesus transforms men and women.

Peter is known as the brash and impulsive disciple, but he also demonstrated great courage and devotion. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy contrasts the life of Peter and Philip to reveal that true disciples need both courage and confidence when it comes to sharing the Gospel.

How big is your God? Can He reach people in Asia, Africa, Australia, and Europe? The Apostle Andrew was an evangelist who wanted to see the Gospel go around the world! And on this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy shares how Jesus wants to expand your view of God too!

We love to talk about our favorite recipes and the latest shopping bargains. But are we just as eager to share the Gospel? On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy gives us an up-close-and-personal look at the Apostle Andrew, who couldn’t wait to tell anyone and everyone about the Messiah!

Many people keep their faith private. They don’t talk about God outside of home or church. But Jesus calls us to follow the example of the disciples and go public with our faith. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy looks at the bold witness of the Apostle Andrew.

Twelve ordinary men were given a divine mission. Even though they had no formal education, no social status, and no religious credentials, they were simply willing to give their lives to the Messiah. Find out from Philip De Courcy why being a disciple of Jesus means being a lifelong learner.

What does it mean to be a leader? And who’s qualified to lead? You’ll find plenty of books and seminars trying to give answers to these questions, but many fall short of delivering the real truth. Philip De Courcy takes us to the definitive leadership expert, Jesus Christ, for the answers.

As the saying goes, “Great men and women are made, not born.” This is true in every area of life, and certainly when it comes to faith. On this episode of Know The Truth, Philip De Courcy describes how Jesus trained and equipped His twelve disciples to become great leaders.