️ Code Red Talk | Standing for Truth in Enemy Territory with Jacob Van Sickle ✝️️

What does it look like to live faithfully in a culture hostile to truth? In this powerful and timely episode of Code Red Talk, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Jacob Van Sickle, founder of Truth in Love Ministries, to discuss spiritual warfare, cultural confusion, and how believers can stand boldly for biblical truth, without losing compassion.

Together, they explore:

✅ Jacob’s bold calling to preach biblical truth in a post-truth world

✅ The explosive rise of gender ideology and how it’s targeting the next generation

✅ Why love and truth must never be separated—and how both are needed to reach people trapped in deception

✅ Stories from the front lines of ministry: delivering the Gospel in hostile environments

✅ What churches can do to equip parents, youth, and pastors for spiritual battle ⚔️

✅ How social media, secular media, and progressive theology are reshaping minds, and how we push back with Scripture

✅ Encouragement for weary Christians standing in enemy territory ️ Whether you’re a parent, pastor, or simply someone wondering how to live boldly without fear of labels, this episode will challenge you to speak the truth in love and stand firm in the faith.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction

00:29 Providence, RI: from religious refuge to secular stronghold

02:52 Planting in Rhode Island: not the easy choice, but the right one

15:35 Discovering true biblical community in college: “This is church.”

16:10 Why real Bible-teaching churches are hard to find—and where to look

17:42 Why college ministry is costly—but worth it

19:03 Spiritual legacy: raising up the next generation to endure

24:33 How to stay civil with ideological opponents in divided communities

32:27 From chaos to calling: how God led Jacob into ministry

45:47 Spiritual warfare in marriage and ministry: “It just didn’t make sense”

46:21 When the enemy overplays his hand: spiritual clarity through attack

51:14 The spiritual difference when people are praying for you

54:49 The battle for worldview in public schools and Christian resistance

56:39 Starting a classical Christian school alongside church planting

58:43 Classical vs. modern education: what’s the difference?

01:03:30 How Francis Schaeffer predicted today’s cultural collapse

Mentioned by Jacob:

Truth in Love Ministries → https://www.truthinlove.tv/

Sacred City Church → https://www.sacredcity.church/

Campus Fellowship → https://campusfellowship.com/

Providence Classical Academy → https://www.pvdclassicalacademy.com/

Resources for churches, parents, and students are available on their site

Book recommended: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl Trueman

"We are not called to be liked. We are called to be faithful." – Jacob Van Sickle

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️ Code Red Talk | From Hollywood to Holiness: Jenny Randle’s Wild Journey of Faith, Creativity, and Spiritual Warfare ✝️

What do Hollywood, demonic deliverance, and women’s Bible studies have in common? Emmy Award-winning editor turned author and speaker Jenny Randle joins Pastor Zach Terry for one of the most captivating and soul-searching episodes of Code Red Talk to date!

Together, they dive deep into:

✅ Jenny’s journey from editing DreamWorks films like Kung Fu Panda to becoming a bold voice in women’s ministry

✅ Her radical salvation story—yes, it involves Heaven’s Gates and Hell’s Flames

✅ A real-life deliverance moment that led her to write about spiritual warfare ️

✅ Her creative process, publishing journey, and how the Holy Spirit fuels her writing and ministry

✅ The dangers of plagiarism in the pulpit and why original voices matter in the Church

✅ Honest takes on hypocrisy in Christian celebrity culture, the MeToo movement in ministry, and the call for holiness in a commercialized church ️

✅ How to discern the voice of God in a noisy world ❤️

Whether you're curious about hearing God's voice, seeking discernment in ministry, or simply wondering if AI has a soul (), this episode will inspire, challenge, and encourage you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:46 Jenny Randle’s background in Hollywood and call to ministry

04:13 Her miraculous birth and early exposure to faith

06:19 A dramatic church play leads to her salvation at 18

08:32 Wrestling with God’s call to become a speaker

10:29 Transition from entertainment industry to ministry leadership

12:08 Working on major film projects and learning video editing

14:19 Launching her first book Courageous Creative

16:06 Getting discovered at a writer’s conference

17:10 Why Jenny prefers writing over speaking

19:04 Introverts in ministry and managing energy

22:27 Building a ministry while running a marketing business

23:09 Starting the podcast “Shut the Should Up” with Candace Payne

25:16 Reflections on AI, future media, and the Church

27:11 Jenny’s take on political drama and spiritual disunity

30:18 How the Church should respond to immigration biblically

33:20 Addressing scandal and moral failure in Christian leadership

35:28 Jenny’s personal story of church trauma and healing

43:58 Thoughts on plagiarism in ministry and preaching

50:13 Encouragement for original, Spirit-led ministry

52:16 Casting out a demon at a women’s retreat and writing The Promised Presence

Mentioned Books by Jenny, available at https://www.jennyrandle.com :

Courageous Creative

Getting to Know God's Voice

Dream Come True

Flash Theology

The Promised Presence (Her latest Bible study through Luke!)

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In this special episode of the Code Red Podcast, Pastor Zach Terry sits down with Seth Griffith, veteran and director at Aerial Recovery, to talk about purpose, hope, and making a difference.

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Together, they explore:

✨ Healing Heroes: Helping veterans and first responders rediscover purpose

️ Disaster Relief: Responding to natural disasters with skill and compassion

Faith in Action: Using God-given talents to shine light in challenging times

Learn how Aerial Recovery is training everyday heroes to serve communities in need, tackle tough missions, and spread love and hope where it’s needed most.

Tune in now for an inspiring conversation full of faith and purpose!

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• (00:00:00) - INTRO and BACKGROUND
• (00:00:21) - What is Aerial Recovery?
• (00:03:04) - Overcoming personal struggles and finding healing
• (00:09:19) - How Aerial Recovery addresses natural disasters
• (00:17:00) - Responding to human trafficking
• (00:41:40) - How you can get involved and support the mission