The Art of Living the Truth

In this episode of the Salty Saints podcast, Randy and I dive into the commandment of not bearing false witness. We explore the deeper meanings behind this commandment, which goes beyond simply telling the truth. Initially, I reflect on how I learned this commandment as a child, often simplified to…

This is Why God Warns Against Adultery

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the topic of adultery as we continue our exploration of the commandments. We start by discussing the common understanding of adultery and fornication, clarifying that adultery specifically involves a married person engaging in …

Stealing is Bad in More Ways Than You May Know

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the topic of stealing, as outlined in the Ten Commandments. We start by discussing the straightforward nature of the commandment "Thou shall not steal," but quickly realize that the implications of stealing are far more complex than…

Thou Shall Not Unalive: When is it Permissable?

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the commandment "Thou shall not unalive," exploring its deeper meanings and implications. We start by discussing the nuances of the word and how it is often misinterpreted. Many people use this commandment as a critique against Chri…

The Sabbath Isn't Just for Rest

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the Fourth Commandment, focusing on the Sabbath. We explore the three key commands within this commandment: to remember the Sabbath and keep it holy, to work for six days, and to refrain from work on the seventh day. We discus…

How Does God Want Me to Honor People? Veneration vs. Worship

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I take a deep dive into the concepts of honor and worship, prompted by our previous discussion on the commandment to honor your father and mother. We explore the nuances of what it means to honor someone versus worshiping them, particularly in …

Honor your Parents: When It's Easy and When It's Hard

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive into the fourth commandment, "Honor your father and mother." We explore the significance of this commandment, which is unique as it shifts focus from our relationship with God to our relationships with our parents. We discuss the implica…

History, Heroes, and the Human Condition

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jon Streeter and Joe Parker, the dynamic duo behind the 15 Minute History Podcast. Our conversation delved into the complexities of historical figures, particularly the idea that even our greatest heroes are not without f…

Don't Take the Name of the Lord in Vain

In this episode of the Salty Saints Podcast, Randy and I dive deep into the third commandment: "You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." We kick off the discussion by exploring various translations of this commandment, noting the differences in wording and what they reveal about i…

No Graven Images

Hey there, Salty Saints listener! In this episode, we delved deep into the commandment of "no graven images" from the 10 Commandments. Randy and I explored the intricacies of this commandment, breaking down the various words used in the Old Testament to describe idols and images. We discussed how …