Foundations of Truth

Foundations of Truth

This is the podcast of Firm Foundations ministries. Our mission is to help you build your life on the unshakable foundation of God's Word, rooted in Scripture and anchored in the grace of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Each episode is designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding, and encourage you to stand firm in a shifting world.

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August 11, 2025 30 mins

Salvation is often misunderstood as simply becoming a better person or getting more religious. In this eye-opening message from John 3, Pastor Tim Mann tackles Jesus' famous conversation with Nicodemus to reveal what true salvation actually means.

When Jesus told this respected religious leader, "You must be born again," He wasn't suggesting a moral makeover or increased religious devotion. He was decla...

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"Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong, let all that you do be done with love." These five imperatives from 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 form the backbone of Pastor Timothy Mann's urgent message to Christians—particularly men—living in a culture of compromise and confusion.

Drawing from military imagery of a watchman on the wall, Pastor Mann calls believers to spiritual alertness, challenging them to...

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July 28, 2025 29 mins

What does it mean to be truly known? In a world where many feel anonymous despite being constantly connected, Pastor Timothy Mann delivers a profound message about the God who not only sees us but knows us intimately by name.

Drawing from Jesus' words in John 10, Mann reveals how the Good Shepherd's knowledge of His sheep goes far beyond mere awareness—it's deeply personal, relationship-based, and ultimately...

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July 21, 2025 31 mins

"What must I do to be saved?" It's not a theological debate question but a soul-level, eternity-shaping cry that demands an answer. In this powerful teaching from Acts 16, we witness a midnight jailhouse encounter that perfectly captures the essence of salvation.

The scene unfolds dramatically—Paul and Silas, beaten and imprisoned for preaching the gospel, sing praises at midnight instead of complaining. Whe...

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July 14, 2025 33 mins

What does it truly mean to be saved? In this powerful opening message of the "God Saves" series, Pastor Timothy Mann cuts through common misconceptions to reveal the radical truth of salvation from Ephesians 2:1-10.

Like someone floating face down in water, our spiritual condition before Christ isn't just injured or struggling—we're dead. The stark reality is that apart from divine intervention, we&apos...

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What makes someone a genuine Christian? It's a question that strikes at the heart of faith itself, and one that Pastor Timothy Mann addresses with remarkable clarity in this enlightening message from Providence Church.

Nicholas Kristof once had a public conversation with Pastor Tim Keller that was published in the New York Times. In this exchange, Kristof asked if he could be considered a Christian while rejecting cor...

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Navigating what it truly means to love our neighbor ranks among the most challenging aspects of living out our Christian faith. Pastor Timothy Mann cuts through cultural confusion with a powerful reminder that love isn't an optional extra for believers—it's the main course.

Drawing from John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:20, and Mark 12:29-31, Pastor Tim establishes that loving others directly reflects our love for God. Thi...

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What if worry is more than just an inconvenient emotional state? What if it's actually a theological problem that strikes at the heart of our relationship with God?

Pastor Timothy Mann's powerful teaching from Matthew 6:24-34 reveals the radical nature of Jesus's command: "Do not worry about your life." This isn't a suggestion or helpful tip—it's a direct order repeated three times in thi...

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June 16, 2025 29 mins

What happens when paradise is lost? Pastor Mann continues the Divine Design series with a profound exploration of how the Fall in Genesis 3 shapes our understanding of gender, identity, and human brokenness.

The message begins where last week's ended—with Adam and Eve "naked and unashamed" in perfect harmony with each other and with God. But paradise didn't remain paradise. Through one act of rebellion—...

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Where does human identity come from? In an age of increasing confusion about gender and sexuality, Dr Timothy Mann returns to the foundations of Biblical truth with a powerful message on divine design.

Starting with a compelling illustration of an airplane manufacturing plant, Dr Mann demonstrates how intentional design requires following a precise blueprint—just as God created humanity with purpose and intention. Drawing ...

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Where do we turn for truth in a world that constantly shifts its moral landscape? Pastor Timothy Mann tackles this pivotal question in his thought-provoking message on gender identity and Biblical authority.

Beginning with the cultural earthquake of Bruce Jenner's transformation to Caitlyn in 2015, Pastor Mann illustrates how rapidly transgender issues have moved from the periphery to the center of public discourse. T...

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Dr Timothy Mann teaches us why and how we clearly and lovingly point our children to Jesus in a world cluttered in opinions on gender and sexuality. How do we build a firm foundation when it comes to marriage, gender, and sexuality.

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The Israelites had sinned greatly against God and suffered many consequences for their actions.  But God is faithful and will still keep His promises.  So how do we restore fellowship with God after we sin greatly? Dr Timothy Mann leads us through this passage in order to show God's holiness, justice and grace.

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Pastor Tim teaches on Exodus 32:25-35.  Just as Moses asks the people of Israel, so Pastor Tim asks you, "Whose side are you on?"

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