Unmasking Truth Podcast

Join us for Part 2 this week with Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. In this episode, Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's personal history with Civil Rights and the Military.

This week on Unmasking Truth we are joined by Brigadier General Donald L. Scott. Listen as Pastor Don and Brad discuss Scott's career in the United States Military. From his humble beginnings from Hunnewell, Missouri to his path as Brigadier General.

Join Pastor Don and Brad as they continue to discuss the challenges of race from the perspective of each side.  In this podcast you will hear a story from Pastor Don who serves as a Chaplain to the police departments of the greater Kansas City metro. He tells of a heartbreaking tragedy that occurred and how God intervened.

Join Pastor Don and Brad as they discuss racism as a tool of the enemy to create division. Hear stories from Pastor Don and how we should approach this as Christians.

Pastor Don and Brad have a discussion with Ryan Burrow - Brad's adopted son.  They discuss God's desire to be our father and the importance of fathers as a role model for children.  They also discuss the importance of adoption and the significance of being adopted into God's family. 

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot with Alliance Defending Freedom on the latest updates with Religious Freedom initiatives all over the United States.  They discuss specific infringements in the states of California and Kansas with the Covid-19 lockdown.  They discuss the legal challenges of presenting to the Supreme Court and the experience of it all. 

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Kevin Theriot - author of the book "God's Design for Masculinity".  Here's the Every day we receive conflicting messages about what it means to be a man. Masculinity is considered toxic, but men are still criticized for failing to "man up." Being too aggressive is criticized, but a man who does nothing to defend his family is considered weak. Is holding the elevator door for women to exit first chauvinistic, or simply being polite? We need direction and a good place to find it is the most widely read book in the world—the Bible. God created us male and female and His Word has some specific instructions for living according to His design. This book identifies biblical instructions given specifically to men and explains practical ways they help us succeed as singles, husbands, and fathers.

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Briley Burrow about his freshman year as a starting pitcher at Hannibal Lagrange University.  They discuss Joshua 1:9 - "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”  God commands us to be strong, be not afraid or dismayed.  Faith is the toughest when you are up against tough odds.  

Pastor Don and Brad discuss the role of a father in training up his children with Brad's son Briley.  They discuss going through adversity and how God is our true source of peace and provision.  Briley discusses his recollections of some of the challenging times and some of his lessons learned. 

Pastor Don and Brad discuss the current state of race relations in our country, police and the reaction to the George Floyd situtation.  They discuss the real root cause of racism and what we can do as Christians to build the bridges that overcome differences and fear.

Chet and Don discuss the true impact of growing up in Fostercare as well as coming to the conclusion that his Heavenly Father was much different.  Chet discusses how God was working in his life through all of those times.

Chet talks about how God pursued him and used unlikely encounters and connections to challenge his thinking and beliefs.  God knows what we all need to bring us to the point of brokenness, repentance and forgiveness.  Chet's story is truly remarkable.

Chet Hanson began his career as an aspiring musician and soon became a very prominent agent representing the likes of Steve Martin and many other successful artists in Hollywood.  As only God can, He led Chet to an encounter with a Christian artist and that meeting changed the course of his life.

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee and Tammi Bramlett about their time as missionaries in Cameroon Africa.  The discuss stories of God intervening to protect them and how He was with them wherever they went and protected them in incredible circumstances.  They also talk about how God grew the local church from 200 to over 6000.  An incredible result based on the obedience to the calling on their lives. 

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett about the challenges of learning the Hdi language and culture as well as what it meant to find the breakthrough word 'hdu' which means unconditional love.  This was a key finding that changed everything for the Hdi people and their perception of God's character. 

Pastor Don and Brad talk with Lee Bramlett - Missionary to Cameroon Africa about his quest to find the footprint of God with the Hdi people.  They discuss the challenges of understanding the Hdi language and translating God's word.  They also discuss the implications of the word 'dvu' and what it might mean as a character trait for God.

Pastor Don and Brad talk with former missionary Lee Bramlett about his calling to translate the language of the Hdi people in northern Cameroon.  They discuss the beginnings of their journey to bring Jesus to the Hdi people.  This is part 1 of 3 in this series.

Pastor Don and Brad discuss the current situation with the Coronavirus and how fear is impacting people.  They discuss Isaiah 43:1-3 and explore the implications of God's profound statement that He has called us by our name and that we are His.   We shall walk through fire and not be burned.  The fact is that true peace comes from trusting His statements about His love for us individually.

Pastor Don and Brad discuss the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic.  Our first instinct as humans is to react to fear and the unknown.  There are many in our current situation.  However God is unwavering and unmoveable.   He has us and he has a very clear process to overcome fear.  They discuss Philippians 4:6-7 and how that process can impact our peace and faith.