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
Lordship vs. Salvation: Debunking the "Once Saved, Always Saved" Myth
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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.
This podcast critiques doctrines commonly called hyper-grace. Our focus is on teachings, not individuals. All views expressed are biblical reflections intended to help listeners weigh every message against Scripture.
Speaker 2:So, caleb? So last episode you talked about repentance being like spiritual surgery, cutting off what separates us from His presence. Right, but I'm honestly confused about something I've heard my whole life, like pastors always say once saved, always saved. You know, they'll say things like, if you prayed the prayer once, your salvation is locked in forever, god would never take it back because his love is unconditional and, honestly, that always felt comforting. But now I'm wondering is that actually true?
Speaker 1:Eliana. That phrase contains a beautiful truth wrapped in a dangerous half-lie. Here's the truth For those who genuinely abide in Christ, salvation is absolutely secure. Jesus said in John 10 28, no one can snatch them out of my hand. That's real security, divine security. But notice what he said right before that, in verse 27. My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. Security isn't in a past prayer, Eliana. Security is in present following.
Speaker 2:So it's not once saved, always saved, it's more like once abiding, always secure.
Speaker 1:Exactly. But here's where it gets deeper. Here's the hidden layer. Salvation was never just about receiving Jesus as Savior. It's about surrendering to Him as Lord. Romans 10.9 is crystal clear. If you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart God raised Him from the dead you will be saved. Lordship isn't an optional upgrade to salvation. Lordship is salvation. You cannot have Jesus as Savior while rejecting him as Lord. That's like trying to take the gift while despising the giver.
Speaker 2:But, caleb, doesn't that sound like conditions, like we're adding works to grace? I mean, aren't we saved by faith alone?
Speaker 1:That's exactly the confusion that's killing the church. Eliana, listen carefully. Faith that saves is faith that surrenders. James 2.19 says even demons believe and they tremble. But demonic belief doesn't surrender to Jesus as Lord. Real faith isn't just intellectual agreement, it's whole life allegiance. When you truly believe Jesus rose from the dead, that he conquered sin, death and hell, how can you not bow to him as king?
Speaker 2:So salvation isn't just about saying yes once in a prayer. It's about living yes daily under his, his authority.
Speaker 1:Yes, and here's the forbidden insight. The once saved, always-always-saved slogan has created millions of people who think they can reject Jesus' lordship while claiming His salvation. That's not biblical assurance, that's spiritual anesthesia. Paul warned about this exact thing in Romans 11.22. Consider the kindness and severity of God, provided you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you too will be cut off. Even branches grafted into the olive tree can be removed if they don't abide. The slogan sounds comforting, but it's preparing people for the great deception. It creates believers who've never truly surrendered, who think grace means God overlooks rebellion. But Jesus said in Matthew 7, 21,. Not everyone who says Lord, lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my father.
Speaker 2:So there are people sitting in churches who think they're saved because they prayed a prayer once, but they've never actually submitted to Jesus as Lord.
Speaker 1:Yes, aliana. And that's the most dangerous place to be Convinced you're safe while living in rebellion. It's spiritual presumption disguised as biblical assurance. But here's the beautiful thing For those who genuinely surrender to Christ as both Savior and Lord, the security is absolutely real. John 6.37,. Whoever comes to me, I will never cast out. But coming to Jesus means coming on his terms. Jesus means coming on his terms not ours.
Speaker 2:So salvation isn't just about escaping hell, it's about submitting to the king of the kingdom. I want to enter.
Speaker 1:Exactly. Here's the next step Examine your confession. Don't just ask did I pray a prayer? Ask is Jesus actually Lord of my life, my money, my relationships, my choices, my time? Submit the resistance. Identify areas where you've been saying Jesus is Savior while living. I am Lord. Bring those areas under his authority. Live the surrender.
Speaker 2:Lordship isn't a wartime decision. It's a daily posture Every morning. Consciously place yourself under his rule. Test the fruit. Real lordship produces real transformation. If there's no change, there may be no real salvation, just religious presumption. So lordship isn't a burden I carry, it's the crown. I live under the authority that actually sets me free.
Speaker 1:Exactly, that's the raw truth no filters, just freedom. True security comes from being under Christ's lordship, not from presuming on past prayers while living in present resistance to his authority. And in episode 16, we'll discover what flows from genuine lordship, authentic sonship, because when you're truly under his reign, you also share his inheritance. This is Truth Talk, where filters die and truth speaks.