The Distorted Truth Podcast
The Distorted Truth Podcast exists to confront the truth problem in modern Christianity. Too often, Scripture is misinterpreted, taken out of context, or taught without understanding the culture in which it was written, creating distorted beliefs that push people away rather than draw them closer to Christ.
This podcast isn’t about comfort, it’s about challenge. The way Christians engage with the Bible must change. Truth needs to be restored through historical context, cultural insight, and careful, disciplined study. The Distorted Truth Podcast is dedicated to dismantling false narratives, correcting theological misunderstandings, and calling believers back to an authentic, uncompromised faith grounded in Scripture as it was originally intended.
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Episodes
83 episodes
LETTING GO AND WHAT'S NEXT
In this episode, Carie gets real about what the Lord has been telling her to do: let go.Let go of trying to figure out every next move. Let go of needing to know what comes next. And trust that when God is ready, He will show you the nex...
DO YOU REALLY NEED A SAVIOR?
We know we need Jesus for salvation, but sometimes we live like everything after salvation depends on us. We try harder, do better, love better, fix things, and measure ourselves against what we think God expects from us.But what if our ...
What If What You’re Hearing Sounds True, But Isn’t?
False teaching doesn’t always sound false. Sometimes it starts with something that’s completely true and then subtly distorts it.In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie looks at Jesus’ warning about false ...
DOES GOD WANT ME TO TRY HARDER?
Have you ever wondered why you keep struggling with the same sin or habit no matter how hard you try? In this episode of Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie teaches that real transformation doesn't come from trying harder. It comes from sur...
WHAT DOES "TAKE EVERY THOUGHT CAPTIVE" REALLY MEAN?
Have you ever wondered what Paul really meant when he wrote, "Take every thought captive" in 2 Corinthians 10:5? Many Christians have been taught to suppress their thoughts or feel guilty for having them. But is that what Scripture actually tea...
HOW MUCH SHOULD CHRISTIANS GIVE UNDER GRACE?
The conversation around tithing has created endless debates in the church. Should Christians still give ten percent? Is tithing a command under the New Testament? How much does God really expect from us?But Jesus' teaching about generosi...
CAN YOU OBEY GOD AND STILL MISS WHAT HE REALLY WANTS?
In this episode, Carie dives into Haggai 2 to discover the difference between obedience driven by obligation and obedience that flows from a surrendered heart. God isn't simply looking for our actions; He's after our hearts. Join me as we explo...
AM I STILL WORTHY IF I KEEP MESSING UP?
Have you ever felt like you've messed up one too many times? Maybe you've wondered if God is disappointed in you, if you've lost your worth, or if you'll ever be enough.In this episode of The Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie expos...
IF I DON'T FORGIVE, WILL GOD FORGIVE ME?
Does Matthew 6:14–15 teach that God won't forgive you if you struggle to forgive someone else? This passage has confused many believers, but when we look at it in context, Jesus reveals something much deeper than a list of rules.In this ...
IS JEREMIAH 29:11 ABOUT YOU?
Does Jeremiah 29:11 really promise immediate prosperity and success, or is there more to the story?In this episode, Carie explores the historical context of one of the Bible's most well-known verses. Discover why God spoke these words to...
DOES “I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST” REALLY MEAN I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT?
In this episode, Carie unpacks one of the most commonly misused Bible verses, Philippians 4:13, and answers the question: Does “I can do all things through Christ” really mean I can do whatever I want? By exploring the true context of Paul’s wo...
WHAT IS THE ONE UNFORGIVABLE SIN? THE TRUTH MOST PEOPLE MISS.
In this episode, Carie tackles one of the most misunderstood and fear-inducing questions in Christianity: What is the unforgivable sin?Jesus said there is one sin that will not be forgiven, but what did He really mean? Does it mean a bel...
Can God Still Heal Today? Faith, Healing, and Pain Explained
In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie asks the question: Can God really heal physically today?Through her personal story of her father’s battle with cancer, she opens up about faith, prayer, prophetic words, and the pain ...
What Does It Mean to Be Saved? How to Be Saved According to the Bible.
In this episode, Carie breaks down what it really means to be saved and challenges the idea that salvation is just saying a prayer. Through a personal story and clear biblical truth, she explains why being a “good person” isn’t enough and what ...
Is God Opening Doors No One Can Shut?
In this episode, Carie shares a prophetic message about Open Doors and how God is moving in your life right now. Through Acts 16, we are reminded that when God opens a door, it often comes with opposition, but that does not mean the door is not...
Why Can't I Trust God?
Why do so many people feel like they can’t trust God anymore?In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie dives into one of the most common and deeply personal struggles in the Christian faith: the feeling that God has ...
Is It Biblical to Say “Whoever Is Meant To Be Here Will Be”?
In this episode, Carie asks a challenging question: Is it actually biblical to say, “Whoever is meant to be here will be”?She unpacks this common phrase often heard in Christian circles and examines how it can subtly shape our mindset ar...
Are We All God’s Children...or Is That a Distorted Truth?
In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie breaks down what the Bible says about identity in Christ and how becoming a child of God comes through faith in Jesus, not assumption.Looking at John 1 and Galatians 3, this episode c...
What Does Psalm 37:4 Really Mean?
In this episode, Carie breaks down a commonly misunderstood Bible verse, “God will give you the desires of your heart.” Is this a promise that God gives you whatever you want, or is there a deeper meaning?Looking at Psalm 37:1–4 in conte...
Am I Too Broken For God?
What if the question you’re too afraid to ask is the one God is ready to answer?In this episode, Carie tackles the honest, heavy question: “Am I too broken for God?” She explores how God has always worked through imperfect, mess...
How Can God Use Me If I’m Not Qualified?
In this episode, Carie answers the question, “How can God use me if I’m not qualified?” and unpacks what it truly means to be called by God. Drawing from Acts 4 and Jeremiah 1, she challenges the idea that calling depends on credentials and sho...
Why Did The Apostle Paul Say We Are Worthless?
Do I have worth? What is my worth and value? Do you ever ask yourself these questions? Are you letting the wrong thing decide your worth and value? In this episode of the Distorted Truth Podcast, Carie dives into the truth ab...
Why Did Jesus Say We Must Hate Our Families?
In this episode, Carie explores Jesus’ challenging words in the Gospel of Luke 14 about “hating” one’s family. She explains that the Greek word miseo points to loving God above all else, not treating family with cruelty, but placing Christ firs...
If God Is Good, Why Do We Have Pain?
If God is good, why is there pain? In this episode, Carie explains that Scripture is clear about God’s goodness, but it is also honest about the reality of living in a fallen world. Jesus said we would have trouble. Sometimes our pain comes fro...
Why Would a Loving God Send People to Hell?
It is one of the most difficult and emotional questions people wrestle with and one I once struggled to answer myself. Instead of offering polished theology, I went back to Scripture with a lens of learning, not knowing. I wrestled. I studied. ...