
Candid doctrine for guarded hearts.
The gist
TruthBeKnown is a doctrinal Christian conversation shaped by Scripture, pulpit ministry, and everyday obedience. Recent episodes move from preaching and personal holiness to conspiracy thinking, gratitude, family evangelism, and public ministry failures.
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About TruthBeKnown
TruthBeKnown is a Christian teaching podcast with a direct, doctrinal center. Its recent run is especially concerned with how believers receive preaching, judge spiritual claims, and live under Scripture in ordinary life. The show treats the pulpit as more than encouragement. It argues that biblical preaching should also confront, correct, rebuke, and form the mind toward obedience. That makes the tone firm. It is not casual lifestyle religion, and it does not soften its claims to avoid discomfort. At the same time, the conversations are recognizably direct, with pauses, clarifications, and occasional light banter between weightier sections. Episodes on piety define holiness as a life oriented toward God rather than the pleasures of the surrounding culture. Episodes on gratitude press thankfulness as a Christian disposition, not merely a holiday theme. Family gatherings become occasions for evangelism and kingdom-minded attentiveness. The show also spends real time on discernment. It warns against conspiracy thinking, speculative distraction, false teaching, and public Christian enthusiasm that blurs theological lines. Discussions of Charlie Kirk, TPUSA Faith, ecumenism, Paula White, Mark Driscoll, John MacArthur, and Martin Luther appear as part of that concern for truth and separation. When addressing the public fall of ministry leaders, the show stresses both the seriousness of sin and the need for grace. David, Uriah, Joab, and the burden of hidden sin become examples for sober reflection. The emphasis returns inward: believers are urged to guard their own hearts, pray for leaders, and depend on Christ. TruthBeKnown suits listeners who want Scripture-driven application that is willing to correct assumptions as much as comfort them.
Made for: TruthBeKnown is for Christians who want direct, Scripture-based application for preaching, holiness, discernment, gratitude, evangelism, and church life. It best suits listeners comfortable with corrective conversation and clear theological boundaries.
What sets it apart: The show’s strength is its insistence that doctrine should press into concrete habits of mind and conduct. Rather than treating current controversies as spectacle, it repeatedly turns them back toward Scripture, self-examination, and faithfulness.
In their own words
Nathaniel Jolly and Ekkie Tepsuporchai are both Pastors of local churches. Ekkie is the Pastor of Western Avenue Baptist Church in Califonia and Nathaniel is the Pastor of Homer Reformed Baptist Church in Alaska. This podcast is a theologically driven, gospel-centered program serving the body of Christ by bringing biblical truth boldly, candidly, and unapologetically to bear on various doctrines as well as current issues relevant to Christian life today.
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Nathaniel Jolly and Eki Tepsepornchai bring a doctrinal plumb line when your Christian instincts feel slightly crooked.
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- your anxiety and gratitude tested against specific biblical passages instead of soothed with motivational fog
- a candid argument about when visible Christian unity crosses into doctrinal compromise
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Episodes
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Ep.228 Why Biblical Preaching Should Confront Christians
Hidden gemTruth Be Known episode 228, "Why Biblical Preaching Should Confront Christians," argues that the pulpit should expose sin and worldliness, with Nathaniel Jolly and Eki Tepsepornchai grounding the case in Romans 12:2 and Hebrews 4:12.
Feb 17, 2026·47m·3 clips - 2
Ep. 227 What Every Christian Should Know About Preaching and Preachers
This episode explains what every Christian should understand about preaching, including its biblical definition, purpose, and how to evaluate it.
Jan 24, 2026·1h 3m - 3
Ep.226 How should Christians view Piety
A discussion on the Christian concept of piety, its positive and negative connotations, and why believers should pursue holiness.
Jan 9, 2026·49m - 4
Ep.225 The Gospel at the Family Table
This episode discusses how Christians can use holidays and family gatherings as opportunities for evangelism and spreading the gospel.
Dec 31, 2025·36m - 5
Ep.224 Guarding the Mind: When Speculation Distracts the Faithful
The hosts warn against speculations and conspiracy theories that distract believers from productive Christian living.
Dec 17, 2025·52m - 6
Ep.223 Why Christians Must Be Thankful — God’s Will for Gratitude
Hidden gemPhilippians 4:6 ties "in everything" to "with thanksgiving" before "the peace of God" in verse 7.
Dec 3, 2025·36m·2 clips - 7
Ep.222 Faith Unshaken: Christ Remains When Leaders Fail
Hidden gem“How can a young man keep his way pure? By keeping it according to Your word.”
Nov 26, 2025·42m·2 clips - 8
Ep.221 Charlie Kirk, Revival and the Ecumenical Trap Pt. 2
Hidden gemNathaniel Jolly and Eki Tepsepornchai frame TPUSA Faith around Charlie Kirk, TPUSA, and the danger of ecumenism with figures like Mark Driscoll and Ray Comfort.
Oct 20, 2025·53m·2 clips - 9
Ep.220 Charlie Kirk, Revival & the Ecumenical Trap Pt.1
Oct 2, 2025·52m - 10
Ep.219 What if my Pastor didn't address Charlie Kirk from the Pulpit?
Sep 29, 2025·57m - 11
Ep.218 The Mandate for Biblical Compassion
Sep 9, 2025·42m - 12
Ep.217 Dealing Biblically with Anxiety and Worry
Hidden gemTruth Be Known Ep.217, "Dealing Biblically with Anxiety and Worry," has Nathaniel Jolly and Eki Tepsepornchai arguing that worry is concern over outcomes people cannot control.
Aug 8, 2025·1h 6m·5 clips - 13
Ep.216 Eschatology & Antisemitism
Aug 1, 2025·1h - 14
Ep.214 Honoring John MacArthur
Jul 28, 2025·54m - 15
Ep.215 Why we should love the Local Church and gathering with the saints
A discussion on why Christians should love and prioritize the local church as the gathered people of Christ.
Jul 28, 2025·38m - 16
Ep.213 Hospitality towards Christ and His People
Jun 20, 2025·34m - 17
Ep.212 Legalism or Reverence: Rethinking Church Attire
Jun 6, 2025·40m - 18
Ep.211 Why Fellowship is Vital for the Christian
May 22, 2025·29m - 19
Ep.210 Counseling Unsaved Family and Friends
May 15, 2025·40m - 20
Ep.209 What every Christian Needs to Know About Roman Catholicism
May 1, 2025·1h - 21
Ep.208 Bearing with One Another Requires Forgiveness
This episode explores the biblical concept of bearing with one another through forgiveness and patience, arguing that mastering this would resolve most issues in the church.
May 1, 2025·53m - 22
Ep.207 A Discussion on KJV vs. Other Bible Translations
Nathaniel Jolly and Becky Tepsepornchai discuss the importance of Bible translations, addressing the KJV controversy and the need for informed choices.
Apr 18, 2025·1h 8m - 23
Ep.206 Navigating Challenges in Marriage for women
Apr 10, 2025·54m - 24
Ep.205 Navigating Challenges in Marriage for men
Apr 3, 2025·1h 1m - 25
Ep.204 The Great Need for Humility
Mar 27, 2025·57m - 26
Ep.203 What Must Men Do to Lead Well
Mar 20, 2025·1h 8m - 27
Ep.202 What the Bible says about submitting to Church Elders
Mar 14, 2025·54m - 28
Ep.201 Should Christians minimize some sin?
Feb 20, 2025·39m - 29
Ep.200 A White Wolf in the White House
Feb 13, 2025·43m - 30
Ep.199 How the Church should Respond to Trumps Reelection
Feb 10, 2025·45m - 31
Ep.198 Hey Christian It's OK to Laugh: A theology of Joy
Jan 31, 2025·1h 5m - 32
Ep.197 The Christian and Complaining
Dec 17, 2024·43m - 33
Ep.196 A Warning: Life Church & Craig Groeschel
Nov 22, 2024·1h 17m - 34
Ep.195 How Christians should view '24 Elections and Politics
Nov 12, 2024·58m - 35
Ep.194 The Need for the Gospel in the American Church
Oct 9, 2024·45m - 36
Ep.193 The State of Evangelicalism in America
Sep 16, 2024·48m - 37
Ep.192 A Warning: Beth Moore
Sep 3, 2024·1h 7m - 38
Ep. 191 A Warning: Francis Chan & We Are Church
Aug 20, 2024·1h 12m - 39
Ep. 190 A Warning: Michael Todd & Transformation Church
Aug 13, 2024·53m - 40
Ep.189 How to get the most out of a Sermon
Two pastors discuss how to prepare for and maximize the benefit of listening to a sermon on the Lord's Day.
Aug 7, 2024·1h 1m - 41
Ep.188 Should your Pastor be talking about the assassination attempt on D.Trump?
Jul 30, 2024·26m - 42
Ep.187 A Warning: Mark Driscoll & James MacDonald
Jun 25, 2024·52m - 43
Ep.186 Becoming Heavenly Minded
Jun 12, 2024·38m - 44
Ep.185 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.12 Not a New Convert & Good Reputation
Jun 6, 2024·37m - 45
Ep.184 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.11 Having Faithful Children
May 31, 2024·29m - 46
Ep.183 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.10 Free from the Love of Money
May 15, 2024·59m - 47
Ep.182 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.9 Considerate and Peaceable
May 10, 2024·46m - 48
Ep.181 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.8 Wine & Pugnacious
May 1, 2024·42m - 49
Ep.180 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.7 Able to Teach
Apr 24, 2024·56m - 50
Ep.179 Qualifications of an Elder Pt.6 Hospitable
Apr 10, 2024·51m