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Episode 18: Hospitality as Ministry — Opening Your Home as a Place of Outreach

Subtitle: Opening Your Home as a Place of Outreach
Date Uploaded: January 19, 2026

Podcast Description

What does it really mean to practice Christian hospitality in 2026? Is opening your home just about food and fellowship—or is it a form of ministry? How can believers use their dining tables as places of outreach? And why does Scripture emphasize hospitality as a command, not a suggestion?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson explores the biblical roots of hospitality, tracing it back to Abraham in Genesis 18, the Levite in Judges 19, and the Jewish tradition that shaped Jesus’ ministry. You’ll discover why hospitality was seen as welcoming God Himself, and how Jesus embodied this practice by dining with tax collectors, welcoming children, and breaking bread with sinners.

We’ll answer pressing questions like:

• What is the biblical definition of hospitality?
• Why does Romans 12:13 command believers to “practice hospitality”?
• What does Hebrews 13:2 mean when it says some have “entertained angels without knowing it”?
• How can hospitality be spiritual warfare against isolation and division?
• Why is hospitality more about presence than perfection?
• How can opening your home become an extension of the local church?
• What role does prayer play in preparing your home for ministry?
• How can a simple meal or testimony spark discipleship and revival?
• Why is hospitality essential in a culture of locked doors, screens, and isolation?
• How can Christians guard against turning hospitality into performance instead of presence?

Jermaine shares personal stories of hosting Bible studies in his home, arranging childcare so families could attend, and watching fellowship turn into discipleship. He reminds us that pastors cannot do everything—hospitality is a shared responsibility of the body of Christ.

Key Takeaways

• Hospitality is not optional—it’s a sacred duty rooted in Scripture.
• True hospitality is pursuit, not convenience—it’s a lifestyle of welcoming.
• Jesus modeled hospitality as ministry, breaking barriers through meals and presence.
• Hospitality pushes back against cultural isolation and creates space for discipleship.
• A simple act of opening your home can become a channel for God’s Spirit to move.

Practical Application

• Invite one person or family into your home this month.
• Pray before guests arrive, asking God to prepare hearts.
• Share a testimony or Scripture during the meal to plant seeds of faith.
• Focus on relationships, not recipes—hospitality is about ministry, not menus.
• Remember: hospitality is holiness in action, not performance.

Call to Action

This week, don’t wait for perfect conditions. Open your door. Let God do the rest. Hospitality isn’t about what you have—it’s about who you serve.

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🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

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💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 17: Parenting Without Division — Raising Kids with Grace in a Polarized Culture

Subtitle: Faith at Home — Building Strong Families in a Shifting Culture
Date Uploaded: January 12, 2026

Podcast Description

How do you raise children with grace in a polarized culture? What does it mean to parent without division when politics, race, and ideology dominate conversations—even on playgrounds? How can Christian households disciple children to be peacemakers instead of parrots of rage?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson continues the January Faith at Home series with a powerful message on parenting in divided times. He shares personal stories of his children’s experiences in a Christian school during an election season, where tribalism and polarization seeped into even the youngest hearts.

You’ll hear why the culture of your home must be stronger than the culture of the world, and how Scripture calls parents to raise Kingdom citizens who don’t just survive culture—they transform it. This episode explores Ephesians 6:4 and James 3:17–18, showing how biblical parenting requires discipline, instruction, impartiality, and peace.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does Ephesians 6:4 teach about parenting without provoking children?
• How can parents disciple children with grace instead of harshness?
• What does James 3:17–18 reveal about wisdom in the home?
• How can families resist tribalism and raise peacemakers?
• Why is identity in Christ more important than political or social labels?
• How can parents model truth spoken with compassion instead of venom?
• What role does humility play in correcting bias within the home?
• How can families create safe spaces for children’s questions about culture?
• Why is prayer essential for parenting in polarized times?
• How can Christian households transform cultural chaos into revival opportunities?

Key Takeaways

• Parenting without division requires anchoring children’s identity in Christ.
• Grace-filled conversations shape children to speak truth with compassion.
• Scripture must be the final authority in cultural conversations.
• Humility in correcting bias models gospel-centered growth.
• Creating safe spaces for questions builds clarity and resilience in faith.

Practical Application

• Teach children that their identity is rooted in Christ, not worldly categories.
• Model grace in everyday conversations—truth with compassion.
• Anchor responses in Scripture, not partisan voices.
• Correct bias with humility, even in yourself.
• Create safe spaces for children’s questions, and cover everything in prayer.

Call to Action

This week, take inventory of your words. What are your kids hearing from you about people who think differently? About politics? About race? About the church?

Ask yourself: Am I provoking… or parenting? Am I raising warriors for my tribe—or disciples of Jesus? Choose grace. Choose truth. Choose the narrow road.

Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.

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Episode 16: Building a Faith Foundation at Home

Subtitle: Faith at Home — Building Strong Families in a Shifting Culture
Date Uploaded: January 5, 2026

Podcast Description

How do you build a faith foundation at home in 2026? What does discipleship look like beyond Sunday services? How can parents guard their children’s minds in a culture that is no longer neutral? What rhythms of prayer, worship, and truth can anchor families when the world is shifting fast?

In this episode of Truth Without Tribalism, Jermaine Pearson launches the four-part January series Faith at Home. He shares his personal story of learning to disciple his children from birth, including traditions like whispering the Shema over his newborns and creating intentional rhythms of prayer and worship in everyday life.

You’ll hear why discipleship doesn’t stop at church—it starts in the living room. Jermaine explains how entertainment, schools, and social media are actively discipling children, and why parents must be intentional in shaping worldview. This episode explores Deuteronomy 6:6–7 and Colossians 3:16, showing how both Old and New Testament call believers to saturate their homes with God’s Word.

Questions Answered in This Episode

• What does it mean to build a faith foundation at home?
• How can parents disciple children daily without a seminary degree?
• Why is culture no longer neutral, and how is it discipling kids?
• What does Deuteronomy 6 teach about family discipleship rhythms?
• How does Colossians 3 connect worship and discipleship in the home?
• Why is guarding media essential for protecting children’s worldview?
• How can families create spiritual muscle memory through small practices?
• What role do prayer and Scripture play in anchoring households?
• How can parents raise resilient children in a fractured world?
• Why is discipleship more about lifestyle than programs?

Key Takeaways

• Discipleship begins at home, not just in church.
• God’s Word must saturate the atmosphere of the household.
• Culture is actively discipling children—parents must counter with intentional rhythms.
• Prayer, worship, and Scripture repetition form spiritual muscle memory.
• Building strong families today ensures resilient faith for tomorrow.

Practical Application

• Start your day with Scripture—even one verse at breakfast.
• End your night with family prayer, teaching children that the last word belongs to the Lord.
• Place verses in visible spots like the fridge or bathroom mirror.
• Talk about Jesus naturally in everyday settings—car rides, discipline, joy.
• Guard your media intake to protect children’s worldview.

Call to Action

This week, choose one new rhythm to start. Just one. Whether it’s prayer before bed, Scripture at breakfast, or turning off the TV for worship—begin building the foundation now. Because the storms are coming, and your home needs to stand.

Support the show

🎙️ Truth Without Tribalism is hosted by author, preacher, and teacher Jermaine Pearson. This podcast is built for believers who crave biblical clarity, spiritual renewal, and unity without compromise. We don’t play sides, chase trends, or dilute doctrine—we build bridges with truth.

📲 Subscribe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
💬 Share your testimony, ask your questions, and join the conversation @TruthWithoutTribalism.
🕊️ Because the truth doesn’t just challenge—it transforms.

Until next time, grace and peace.