Truth From The Hive
Truth From The Hive is the weekly podcast of The Christian Ministry, hosted by Garland VanDyke. Each episode explores the timeless truths of God's Word with practical, biblical teaching designed to strengthen faith, deepen spiritual understanding, and encourage faithful Christian living. Whether you're searching for answers, growing in your walk with Christ, or seeking hope through the gospel, Truth From The Hive points listeners back to Scripture and to Jesus Christ—the source of eternal life.
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Giving From An Empty Pocket
<p>When money is tight, generosity can feel out of reach. But God sees more than the size of our gift—He sees the heart behind it.</p><p>In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke explores the Macedonian Christians’ generosity amid deep poverty and the widow whose two small coins caught Jesus’ attention. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 8:1–5 and Mark 12:41–44, we consider how giving begins with offering ourselves to the Lord and trusting Him with what we have.</p><p>Be encouraged to give willingly, thoughtfully, and with faith—even in a difficult season.</p><p>Follow Truth From t...
Open Eyes
<p>**Open Eyes: The Mission of Acts 26:18**</p><p><br></p><p>When the risen Lord Jesus appeared to Saul of Tarsus on the road to Damascus, He gave him a clear and urgent commission. Standing before King Agrippa years later, the apostle Paul recounted those words: the Lord had sent him “to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me” (Acts 26:18, ESV). This single sentence captures the heart of t...
Blinded Minds
<p>The god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel, the glory of Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:4</p><p>Let's make sure our blinds are not blind about salvation. Let's see the light of the gospel, the image of God, Christ Jesus, who alone affords salvation.</p><p><br></p>
Why Do The Lost Have No Interest In Learning About Jesus?
<p>Why do so many people seem to have no interest in learning about Jesus? In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke examines four biblical reasons: Satan blinds unbelieving minds, worldly worries choke the word, many love darkness rather than light, and Christians must show people Jesus with wisdom and grace.</p><p>Scriptures include 2 Corinthians 4:3–4, Mark 4:18–19, John 3:19–20, and Colossians 4:5–6 (NASB).</p><p>The Christian Ministry — Jesus • Faith • Life<br>https://thechristianministry.online</p><p></p>
What You Sow Is What You Reap
<p>The harvest follows the seed. In this episode, Garland Van Dyke opens Galatians 6:7–10 and Hosea 8:7 to show how daily choices shape the heart. Learn why small compromises can lead to painful consequences, and how repentance, faithfulness, and sowing to the Spirit lead to life. </p><p></p>
What Must Never Be Lost
<p>What must we hold on to when life challenges our faith? In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke explores Paul’s heartfelt words to Timothy in 2 Timothy 1 and four essentials that must never be lost: sincere faith, courage to stand for Christ, confidence in the saving gospel, and commitment to sound doctrine.</p><p>Discover encouragement to guard your faith, overcome fear, trust Jesus through hardship, and remain faithful to God’s Word in a changing world.</p><p>Hold on to what matters eternally.</p><p>The Christian Ministry — Jesus • Faith • Life<br>https://thechristi...
Solomon's Undoing: A Devoted Heart Broken By Idols
<p>Solomon began with wisdom, honor, and a heart devoted to God. Yet 1 Kings 11 records his tragic spiritual decline as compromise slowly turned his heart toward idols.</p><p>In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke examines Solomon’s undoing and the warning it gives every Christian: knowing God’s will is not enough—we must continue to obey it. Learn how small compromises can weaken faith, why wholehearted devotion matters, and how to guard your heart until the end.</p><p>Scripture focus: 1 Kings 11:1–13; Matthew 22:37; James</p><p></p>
A Seat At The King's Table
<p>A Seat at the King’s Table reminds us that God’s invitation is extended to the broken, forgotten, and undeserving. In 2 Samuel 9, King David showed extraordinary kindness to Mephibosheth by giving him a permanent place at the royal table. In Luke 14, Jesus described God’s great banquet and warned against allowing life’s excuses to keep us from accepting His invitation.</p><p>There is room at the King’s table—but the invitation must be accepted. Jesus calls us to believe in Him, repent of our sins, confess Him as Lord, and be baptized into Christ. Watch and share th...
What's Your Plan For Heaven
<p>Everyone makes plans—for work, retirement, vacations, and family—but have you made a plan for where you will spend eternity?</p><p>In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke examines what the Bible says about preparing for heaven. Good intentions, religious traditions, and sincerity alone cannot replace God’s revealed plan. We must hear the gospel, believe in Jesus, repent of sin, confess Christ, be baptized into Him, and remain faithful.</p><p>Eternity is too important to leave to chance. Listen with an open Bible and ask yourself the most important question of your l...
Hell Is Real - But You Don't Have To Go There
<p>Truth From the Hive: Hell Is Real — But You Don’t Have to Go There</p><p>Hell is one of the most uncomfortable subjects in the Bible—but ignoring it does not make it less real. Jesus warned about judgment because He loves us and wants us to choose the way that leads to life.</p><p>In this episode of Truth From the Hive, Garland Van Dyke examines what Scripture teaches about hell, judgment, sin, and—most importantly—God’s plan to save us through Jesus Christ.</p><p>Hell is real, but God does not want you there (2...
