Truth Talk
Truth Talk is a bold, dialogue-driven podcast where filters die and truth speaks. Hosted by Caleb Cross and Eliana Rivers, each episode strips away religious fluff, hyper-grace distortions, self-help illusions, and New Age counterfeits to uncover the raw, Edenic truth of Scripture.
Through honest back-and-forth conversation, they expose the hidden layers of sin, the scandal of the Cross, and the shocking hope of resurrection life. From the garden of Eden to the torn veil of the temple, every episode connects ancient wisdom to your daily walk with clarity, conviction, and courage.
This isn’t safe religion. It’s not motivational hype. It’s unfiltered gospel: Adam’s curse overturned, Christ’s blood shed, Eden’s gate reopened.
If you’re hungry for answers no one else dares to ask, Truth Talk will take you there.
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Meet the Voices
Caleb Cross — the prophetic voice of Truth Talk. Bold, uncompromising, and always pointing back to Eden’s blueprint and Christ’s cross, Caleb embodies the fiery watchman who calls out distortions, exposes hidden deceptions, and declares raw truth without filters.
Eliana Rivers — the seeker’s voice. Honest, curious, and sometimes hesitant, she asks the questions many listeners carry: “But doesn’t this sound harsh?” or “Isn’t grace supposed to be effortless?” Her role is to bring the human wrestle to the table so the answers land where real people live.
Together — Caleb and Eliana are narrative voices created for Truth Talk. They aren’t individual preachers but conversation partners who embody two sides we all need: conviction and curiosity. Their dynamic makes weighty biblical truth engaging, relatable, and unforgettable.
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A Note on the Voices
Caleb Cross and Eliana Rivers are not literal people but narrative voices created for Truth Talk. They embody the journey every believer faces: conviction and curiosity. Caleb carries the prophetic, truth-declaring weight; Eliana gives space to the honest questions we all wrestle with. Together, they make room for Scripture to speak with both fire and tenderness.
This podcast does not target people but weighs doctrines. We believe most preachers genuinely desire to point people to God. Our purpose is simply to measure every message against Scripture and, where needed, bring correction — so that Eden’s air can breathe through again.
Truth Talk
Beyond Eden: The Corruption We Inherit and the Freedom We Receive
What if you were guilty… before you ever did anything wrong?
In this first full episode of Truth Talk, hosts Caleb Cross and Eliana Rivers uncover one of Christianity’s most misunderstood truths: You don’t sin and then become a sinner — you sin because you were already born one.
Here’s how we break it down:
- The Truth → Adam’s sin infected all humanity.
- The Hidden Layer → Sin is an inheritance, not just a behavior.
- The Forbidden Insight → Religion says sin is about actions; Scripture says it’s about nature.
- The Next Step → Stop trying to fix Adam. Live from Christ, the Last Adam.
With Scripture, sharp dialogue, and cinematic storytelling, this episode will shift how you see sin, salvation, and your true identity in Christ.
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💡 Hosted by Caleb Cross & Eliana Rivers
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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast addresses theological ideas and teachings often described as “hyper-grace.” We do not target or attack any individual by name. Our goal is to measure doctrine against the Word of God and encourage listeners to walk in truth, holiness, and grace. Any quotes referenced are from publicly available teachings and are examined for the purpose of biblical analysis.
So, Caleb, what if, um, what if you were guilty before you ever even did anything wrong?
Speaker 2:That's the shocking truth, eliana. The Bible says in Romans 5.12,. By one man, sin entered into the world, and death by sin, and so death passed upon all men for all have sinned. You don't sin and then become a sinner. You sin because you already are one. Adam's rebellion infected humanity. Guilt by inheritance.
Speaker 1:Wait, that sounds impossible. How could I be guilty before I even made a choice?
Speaker 2:Think of it like genetics If a father carries a disease, his children inherit it, whether they like it or not. They're not morally guilty, but they're still sick. Adam's sin rewrote humanity's DNA. We inherited the condition, and the condition corrupts everything we do.
Speaker 1:So I wasn't born neutral. You're saying I was already bent away from God.
Speaker 2:Your identity was corrupted before your first cry. Sin is not just what you do. It's who you were in Adam.
Speaker 1:But, Caleb, that's unfair. I didn't eat the fruit in Eden.
Speaker 2:That's the forbidden insight. Adam wasn't just a man. He represented all humanity. His fall broke the blueprint, but here's the stunning reversal. The same principle that condemned you can save you Adam's disobedience made many guilty, christ's obedience makes many righteous.
Speaker 1:So my struggle isn't just just weakness, it's inheritance.
Speaker 2:Exactly. Here's your next step. Stop trying to fix Adam. You can't patch a dead man. You must be reborn in Christ. Stop saying I'm a sinner trying to be good. Start declaring I'm righteous in Christ, learning to live from that new reality.
Speaker 1:So it's not about striving harder, it's about receiving the life I already have in him.
Speaker 2:Exactly, that's the raw truth no filters, just freedom. And in episode two we'll expose the massive illusion why self-help, religion, new age and positive affirmations can't save you. This is Truth Talk, where filters die and truth speaks.