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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

Episode Description

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson explores the Syrophoenician woman’s bold, persistent faith in Mark 7. We examine why Jesus tests her, how she responds, and why her faith becomes a model for believers today. This episode confronts religious gatekeeping and calls listeners to embrace a faith that refuses to let go.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus tests her faith with a metaphor
• The power of persistent prayer
• How desperation reveals genuine belief
• Why Jesus honors outsider faith
• How American Christianity gatekeeps what Jesus freely gives

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus speak to her the way He did?
• What does persistent faith look like?
• How does this story confront religious exclusivity?
• What does this teach us about prayer and spiritual warfare?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus honors persistent, humble, desperate faith.
• Outsiders often demonstrate greater hunger than insiders.
• The kingdom is open to those who refuse to let go.
• Faith grows in tension, not comfort.

Practical Application

Bring one desperate prayer back to God this week. Press in again. Don’t quit.

Call to Action

Share this episode with someone who is fighting for their family, their faith, or their future.

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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

Episode Description

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson examines Jesus’ encounter with the Roman centurion in Matthew 8—a moment where Jesus praises the faith of a man outside Israel’s religious community. We explore how Jesus honors unexpected faith and how this challenges America’s assumption that Christianity is tied to culture, nationality, or political identity.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus marvels at the centurion’s faith
• The meaning of spiritual authority
• How outsiders often demonstrate deeper faith than insiders
• Why Jesus breaks national and cultural boundaries
• How American Christianity confuses culture with kingdom

Questions Answered

• Why was Jesus amazed by the centurion?
• What does real faith look like?
• How does this story confront the “Christian nation” myth?
• Can God move outside our religious circles?

Key Takeaways

• Faith is not cultural—it’s relational.
• Jesus honors humility over heritage.
• God often works in unexpected places.
• The kingdom of God is bigger than our categories.

Practical Application

Look for faith in unexpected places. Celebrate it. Encourage it. Honor it.

Call to Action

Affirm someone’s faith this week—especially someone who doesn’t fit the “church” stereotype.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson unpacks Jesus’ controversial dinner with tax collectors and sinners in Matthew 9. We explore why Jesus intentionally sits with the people religious leaders avoided—and what this reveals about the true gospel versus America’s culture‑war Christianity. This episode challenges believers to rethink holiness, hospitality, and the mission of the church.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus chooses Matthew’s table as a ministry platform
• The meaning of “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”
• How religious elitism distorts the gospel
• Why Jesus’ table was wide open
• How American Christianity often gets this wrong

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus eat with sinners?
• What does mercy look like in a polarized culture?
• How does Jesus’ table challenge the idea of a “Christian nation”?
• What does it mean to be spiritually sick?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus doesn’t avoid sinners—He sits with them.
• Mercy is the heartbeat of God.
• Holiness is measured by love, not avoidance.
• The gospel is not about cultural conformity—it’s about spiritual healing.

Practical Application

Share a table with someone outside your Christian circle. Let your presence be a picture of Jesus’ compassion.

Call to Action

Invite someone to coffee this week—someone who doesn’t believe, doesn’t belong, or doesn’t fit the mold.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Jesus in a World That Doesn’t Believe

A February teaching series exploring how Jesus engaged unbelievers with compassion and truth—contrasted with America’s distorted “Christian nation” narrative.

In this episode, Jermaine Pearson explores Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman in John 4—a moment where Jesus crosses cultural, ethnic, and moral boundaries to reveal God’s heart to an outsider. We examine how Jesus engages unbelievers with compassion and truth, and how this challenges America’s modern misrepresentation of Christianity. This episode is perfect for believers seeking clarity, unity, and a deeper understanding of the gospel in a polarized culture.

What We Talk About

• Why Jesus intentionally engages a marginalized, unbelieving woman
• How cultural, racial, and religious barriers shaped the moment
• What “living water” really means
• How Jesus models grace and truth without compromise
• Why American Christianity often fails to reflect this posture

Questions Answered

• Why did Jesus choose her for one of His clearest revelations?
• What does this story teach us about evangelism in a divided culture?
• How does Jesus’ approach differ from America’s “Christian nation” narrative?
• What does it mean to offer living water today?

Key Takeaways

• Jesus crosses boundaries we often protect.
• Grace and truth are not opposites—they are inseparable.
• Outsiders often respond to Jesus more honestly than insiders.
• The gospel is not political dominance—it’s spiritual renewal.

Practical Application

Sit with someone who doesn’t believe. Listen without defensiveness. Offer truth without intimidation. Reveal Jesus—not your tribe, not your politics, not your preferences.

Call to Action

Share this episode with someone who feels like an outsider. And this week, cross one line Jesus would cross.

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Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 19: Resilient Families in 2026 — How Christian Households Can Thrive Amid Cultural Shifts

Subtitle: How Christian Households Can Thrive Amid Cultural Shifts
Date Uploaded: January 26, 2026

Podcast Description

How can Christian families remain resilient in 2026 when culture is shifting faster than ever? What does it mean to anchor your household in God’s Word when the world around you is confused about truth, identity, and morality? How do parents disciple children in a way that prepares them to stand firm in a fractured society?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson closes out the January Faith at Home series with a powerful call to resilience. Drawing from Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 6:6–7, and Psalm 127:1, Jermaine unpacks how families can thrive amid cultural chaos by planting themselves firmly in God’s Word.

You’ll hear personal stories of parenting challenges, cultural conversations with children, and the importance of responding to shifting norms with mercy, compassion, and grace. This episode reminds us that resilience is not accidental—it’s intentional, cultivated daily through rhythms of devotion, service, and discernment.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does Joshua mean when he declares, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord”?
• How can families thrive spiritually when culture is hostile to biblical truth?
• What does resilience look like in a Christian household in 2026?
• How do parents disciple children when they encounter cultural confusion in public spaces?
• Why is weekly family devotion essential for building spiritual anchors?
• How can serving together as a family strengthen unity and mission?
• What does it mean to “guard the gates” of your home in a digital age?
• How can parents balance truth and mercy when teaching children about sin and cultural shifts?
• Why is resilience more about daily habits than one-time decisions?
• How does Jesus model resilience in His ministry to households and children?

Key Takeaways

• Resilience requires intentional practices, not passive faith.
• Weekly family devotion builds rhythm and anchors children in Scripture.
• Serving together bonds families and teaches that faith is active.
• Guarding the gates of your home ensures holiness shapes your children, not hollow culture.
• Mercy and compassion must guide conversations about cultural shifts, reflecting Christ’s love.

Practical Application

• Commit to weekly family devotion around Scripture and prayer.
• Serve together as a family in church, community, or home ministry.
• Guard the gates of your home by monitoring media, language, and habits.
• Write a family mission statement and display it as a daily reminder of your identity in Christ.

Call to Action

This week, write a family mission statement. Declare who you are in Christ, put it on paper, place it on your wall, and let it guide your rhythms. Because resilience isn’t accidental—it’s anchored.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 18: Hospitality as Ministry — Opening Your Home as a Place of Outreach

Subtitle: Opening Your Home as a Place of Outreach
Date Uploaded: January 19, 2026

Podcast Description

What does it really mean to practice Christian hospitality in 2026? Is opening your home just about food and fellowship—or is it a form of ministry? How can believers use their dining tables as places of outreach? And why does Scripture emphasize hospitality as a command, not a suggestion?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson explores the biblical roots of hospitality, tracing it back to Abraham in Genesis 18, the Levite in Judges 19, and the Jewish tradition that shaped Jesus’ ministry. You’ll discover why hospitality was seen as welcoming God Himself, and how Jesus embodied this practice by dining with tax collectors, welcoming children, and breaking bread with sinners.

We’ll answer pressing questions like:

• What is the biblical definition of hospitality?
• Why does Romans 12:13 command believers to “practice hospitality”?
• What does Hebrews 13:2 mean when it says some have “entertained angels without knowing it”?
• How can hospitality be spiritual warfare against isolation and division?
• Why is hospitality more about presence than perfection?
• How can opening your home become an extension of the local church?
• What role does prayer play in preparing your home for ministry?
• How can a simple meal or testimony spark discipleship and revival?
• Why is hospitality essential in a culture of locked doors, screens, and isolation?
• How can Christians guard against turning hospitality into performance instead of presence?

Jermaine shares personal stories of hosting Bible studies in his home, arranging childcare so families could attend, and watching fellowship turn into discipleship. He reminds us that pastors cannot do everything—hospitality is a shared responsibility of the body of Christ.

Key Takeaways

• Hospitality is not optional—it’s a sacred duty rooted in Scripture.
• True hospitality is pursuit, not convenience—it’s a lifestyle of welcoming.
• Jesus modeled hospitality as ministry, breaking barriers through meals and presence.
• Hospitality pushes back against cultural isolation and creates space for discipleship.
• A simple act of opening your home can become a channel for God’s Spirit to move.

Practical Application

• Invite one person or family into your home this month.
• Pray before guests arrive, asking God to prepare hearts.
• Share a testimony or Scripture during the meal to plant seeds of faith.
• Focus on relationships, not recipes—hospitality is about ministry, not menus.
• Remember: hospitality is holiness in action, not performance.

Call to Action

This week, don’t wait for perfect conditions. Open your door. Let God do the rest. Hospitality isn’t about what you have—it’s about who you serve.

Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 17: Parenting Without Division — Raising Kids with Grace in a Polarized Culture

Subtitle: Faith at Home — Building Strong Families in a Shifting Culture
Date Uploaded: January 12, 2026

Podcast Description

How do you raise children with grace in a polarized culture? What does it mean to parent without division when politics, race, and ideology dominate conversations—even on playgrounds? How can Christian households disciple children to be peacemakers instead of parrots of rage?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson continues the January Faith at Home series with a powerful message on parenting in divided times. He shares personal stories of his children’s experiences in a Christian school during an election season, where tribalism and polarization seeped into even the youngest hearts.

You’ll hear why the culture of your home must be stronger than the culture of the world, and how Scripture calls parents to raise Kingdom citizens who don’t just survive culture—they transform it. This episode explores Ephesians 6:4 and James 3:17–18, showing how biblical parenting requires discipline, instruction, impartiality, and peace.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does Ephesians 6:4 teach about parenting without provoking children?
• How can parents disciple children with grace instead of harshness?
• What does James 3:17–18 reveal about wisdom in the home?
• How can families resist tribalism and raise peacemakers?
• Why is identity in Christ more important than political or social labels?
• How can parents model truth spoken with compassion instead of venom?
• What role does humility play in correcting bias within the home?
• How can families create safe spaces for children’s questions about culture?
• Why is prayer essential for parenting in polarized times?
• How can Christian households transform cultural chaos into revival opportunities?

Key Takeaways

• Parenting without division requires anchoring children’s identity in Christ.
• Grace-filled conversations shape children to speak truth with compassion.
• Scripture must be the final authority in cultural conversations.
• Humility in correcting bias models gospel-centered growth.
• Creating safe spaces for questions builds clarity and resilience in faith.

Practical Application

• Teach children that their identity is rooted in Christ, not worldly categories.
• Model grace in everyday conversations—truth with compassion.
• Anchor responses in Scripture, not partisan voices.
• Correct bias with humility, even in yourself.
• Create safe spaces for children’s questions, and cover everything in prayer.

Call to Action

This week, take inventory of your words. What are your kids hearing from you about people who think differently? About politics? About race? About the church?

Ask yourself: Am I provoking… or parenting? Am I raising warriors for my tribe—or disciples of Jesus? Choose grace. Choose truth. Choose the narrow road.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 16: Building a Faith Foundation at Home

Subtitle: Faith at Home — Building Strong Families in a Shifting Culture
Date Uploaded: January 5, 2026

Podcast Description

How do you build a faith foundation at home in 2026? What does discipleship look like beyond Sunday services? How can parents guard their children’s minds in a culture that is no longer neutral? What rhythms of prayer, worship, and truth can anchor families when the world is shifting fast?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson launches the four-part January series Faith at Home. He shares his personal story of learning to disciple his children from birth, including traditions like whispering the Shema over his newborns and creating intentional rhythms of prayer and worship in everyday life.

You’ll hear why discipleship doesn’t stop at church—it starts in the living room. Jermaine explains how entertainment, schools, and social media are actively discipling children, and why parents must be intentional in shaping worldview. This episode explores Deuteronomy 6:6–7 and Colossians 3:16, showing how both Old and New Testament call believers to saturate their homes with God’s Word.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does it mean to build a faith foundation at home?
• How can parents disciple children daily without a seminary degree?
• Why is culture no longer neutral, and how is it discipling kids?
• What does Deuteronomy 6 teach about family discipleship rhythms?
• How does Colossians 3 connect worship and discipleship in the home?
• Why is guarding media essential for protecting children’s worldview?
• How can families create spiritual muscle memory through small practices?
• What role do prayer and Scripture play in anchoring households?
• How can parents raise resilient children in a fractured world?
• Why is discipleship more about lifestyle than programs?

Key Takeaways

• Discipleship begins at home, not just in church.
• God’s Word must saturate the atmosphere of the household.
• Culture is actively discipling children—parents must counter with intentional rhythms.
• Prayer, worship, and Scripture repetition form spiritual muscle memory.
• Building strong families today ensures resilient faith for tomorrow.

Practical Application

• Start your day with Scripture—even one verse at breakfast.
• End your night with family prayer, teaching children that the last word belongs to the Lord.
• Place verses in visible spots like the fridge or bathroom mirror.
• Talk about Jesus naturally in everyday settings—car rides, discipline, joy.
• Guard your media intake to protect children’s worldview.

Call to Action

This week, choose one new rhythm to start. Just one. Whether it’s prayer before bed, Scripture at breakfast, or turning off the TV for worship—begin building the foundation now. Because the storms are coming, and your home needs to stand.

Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.