Episodes

Why do Christians still struggle with sin and temptation after giving their lives to Jesus? If you've ever wondered why following Christ doesn't make temptation disappear, you're not alone. The truth is that becoming a Christian doesn't mean the struggle is over. In many ways, the battle is just beginning. In Episode 70 of Chasing Assurance, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer get real about the struggles every believer faces while trying to live a life that honors God. Drawing from James 1, 1 Cori...

Can a person who is genuinely saved actually fall from grace? Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/flzpw3daw5myvajs6ybdg/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-69.pdf?rlkey=n92oggtbjc7azw8abuqrswua6&dl=0 It's one of the most debated questions in Christianity. Some believe that once you're saved, you're always saved. Others struggle with constant uncertainty about their salvation. But what does the Bible actually teach? In Episode 69 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terr...

At what point does personhood begin—at conception or sometime later? It is one of the most consequential questions in the discussion surrounding the unborn, abortion, the sanctity of life, and what it means to be created by God. In Episode 68 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer continue their series “The Questions Which Challenge Us” by examining the biblical question of ensoulment—when a human being becomes a person possessing spiritual and moral value. Dr. Peer begi...

If God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and sovereign over everything, does our prayer actually make a difference? Or is everything already determined? That’s the listener-submitted question at the heart of this episode of the Chasing Assurance Podcast. Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer takes us into Exodus 32, where Moses discovers Israel worshiping the golden calf. God declares judgment against the people, but Moses intercedes on their behalf—and Scripture tells us that the Lord relented concerning t...

What happens to someone who lives and dies without ever hearing the Gospel? Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ekq8824jolxkqpuwv1eei/AMUULeRyoDTLtEs_FcsqdPQ?rlkey=u283p7hwwpgra5kvcvoom0vuj&dl=0 It is one of the most difficult questions Christians wrestle with, and in Part 2 of this discussion, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue looking to Scripture—not simply human opinion or emotion—for the answer. If someone has never had a Bible, never attended a church, never heard a pre...

What happens to someone who never hears the Gospel? It is one of the most difficult questions Christians are asked—and one that can stir strong emotions and differing opinions even within the church. Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1sysdkccgkb7ozi8ym7rz/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-65.pdf?rlkey=hm50tfow50klntdvjtlgkpiat&dl=0 In Season 2, Episode 13 of Chasing Assurance, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer begin a new series tackling tough, listener-submitted questions by asking a simpl...

The world has changed dramatically. Technology has changed. Communication has changed. Culture has changed. But does that mean Christianity has become outdated? In Episode #64 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their discussion about the foundations of the Christian faith by asking an important question: Is Christianity still relevant in 2026? Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rbc0qlbmt69eu0p6cq5hz/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-64.pdf?rlkey=dqok...

Is Christianity reasonable—or is faith simply an emotional crutch people lean on when life gets difficult? In Season 2, Episode 11 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer begin a two-part discussion examining whether Christianity actually makes sense. Christianity certainly involves emotion. It brings comfort, encouragement, fellowship, joy, and hope. But authentic Christianity goes much deeper. Following Jesus isn't a mindless faith. It engages the heart, soul—and the...

What does it really mean to be a follower of Jesus? Being a Christian is more than attending church, reading the Bible, or simply using the word “Christian” to describe ourselves. Jesus gave a very personal invitation: “Follow me.” In this episode of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer explore what it means to genuinely become a **Christ follower**—to answer His call, embrace His values, live according to His teachings, and build our lives on the foundation He provide...

Can people tell that you have been with Jesus? In Acts 4:13, Peter and John stood before the religious leaders as ordinary, unschooled men. Yet there was something unmistakable about them. Their courage, their conviction and the way they lived caused those watching to recognize one thing: **These men had been with Jesus.** Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/szh5hyszp4m56rzyrft25/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-61.pdf?rlkey=qlyxuknfu5pgt9a8jmbqkjkux&dl=0 In Episode 61 of the Chasing A...

What does personal worship really look like? And maybe an even harder question: Are we worshiping God—or are we worshiping our experience with God? In Episode 60 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their four-part series on worship by turning the focus inward to personal worship and intimacy with God. This conversation explores the difference between corporate and personal worship, why Christians need both, and how our private time with God can reveal what...

When we hear the word “worship,” what immediately comes to mind? Is it music, singing, a church service, a favorite hymn, a modern worship song, or the way a particular experience makes us feel? Those things may be part of worship, but biblical worship is much bigger than a musical style, an emotional response, or a Sunday morning experience. In Part 2 of our series on worship, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer examine a difficult but necessary question: Do we worship God—or do we worship our exp...

For many Christians, worship has become something we evaluate by how it makes us feel. But is that really what worship is? In this episode, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer begin a brand-new series by asking one of the most challenging questions every believer should wrestle with: Do we worship God... or do we worship our experience with God? Together they explore: What the Bible actually means by "worship" Why worship is about God's worthiness—not our feelings How preferences can quietly become...

Have you ever wondered where God is when life falls apart? When sickness comes... When tragedy strikes... When prayers seem unanswered... When it feels like heaven is silent... Psalm 42 was written for moments exactly like these. In this episode of Chasing Assurance, Terry and Dr. Terry Peer explore one of the most comforting passages in Scripture as they discuss how God often seems silent during our deepest valleys—but He is never absent. Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cb7gq1cfrrej...

David defeated Goliath. He united Israel. He wrote many of the Psalms. Yet behind the victories was a family filled with heartbreak, rebellion, abuse, and broken relationships. In this episode of Chasing Assurance, Dr. Terry L. Peer and Terry Peer take an honest look at one of the most difficult chapters in David's life. They explore how even a man described as "after God's own heart" made decisions that had devastating consequences inside his own home. This episode also reminds every parent tha...

David wasn't perfect. He failed... sometimes in dramatic and heartbreaking ways. Yet God called him "a man after My own heart." What made David different? In this episode of Chasing Assurance, Dr. Terry Peer and Terry Peer explore one of the greatest qualities of David's life—not his victories, but his heart. Through the Psalms, David teaches us what genuine worship looks like, how to approach God honestly, and why God values a surrendered heart over outward perfection. Topics include: • Why Dav...

Welcome to Season 2 of Chasing Assurance! In this opening episode, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer begin an in-depth study of one of the Bible's most fascinating figures: King David. David is known as "a man after God's own heart," yet his life was filled with failures, mistakes, heartbreak, and personal struggles. How can someone so flawed receive such an incredible description from God? In this episode we explore: - Why David was chosen over Saul - What "a man after God's own heart" really me...

As we close out Season 1 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, we finish our study on one of the most important subjects in all of Scripture—love. In this episode, Dr. Terry L. Peer takes us deep into 1 Corinthians 13 and explains why biblical love (agape) is far more than emotion, sentiment, or feelings. True Christian love is demonstrated through patience, kindness, sacrifice, forgiveness, obedience, and action. We also look ahead to Season 2, where we'll begin an exciting journey through the life...

What does the Bible really mean when it talks about love? Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x2xfzne0jedpicptyb1rp/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-51.pdf?rlkey=mrzi1pifhks48lnk13srhcwjm&dl=0 In Episode 51 of Chasing Assurance, Terry and Dr. Terry Peer begin a two-part series exploring one of the most misunderstood words in our culture—love. Most people think love is an emotion, a feeling, or simply affection. But Scripture presents something much deeper. In this episode, Dr. Peer explains...

How should Christians use their time? In Episode 50 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Dr. Terry Peer finish their three-part series on the challenges of time, purpose, and spiritual priorities. This episode dives into: Time wasting Anxiety and overcommitment Purpose-driven living God’s will for our lives Planning ahead as believers The danger of neglecting the right thing How to prioritize what truly matters The conversation explores how followers of Christ can stop compartmentalizing ...

In Episode 49 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry continue their series, Meeting the Challenges of Time as a Believer. Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/prep9p3rx4jnnkqa7wsev/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-48.pdf?rlkey=7d1i20wskpcd8htuqidwuzoat&dl=0 This episode looks at time through the book of James and challenges believers to see time as more than something to manage. Time is a stewardship from God. James reminds us that life is like a vapor, and that we should not arro...

In Episode 48 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry Peer discuss one of the greatest challenges believers face today — managing time with purpose and urgency. As life speeds by and demands continue to grow, how do we keep the important from being consumed by the urgent? Study Guide LInk: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/prep9p3rx4jnnkqa7wsev/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-48.pdf?rlkey=7d1i20wskpcd8htuqidwuzoat&dl=0 Using the example of Jesus’ ministry and His intentional focus on the Fa...

In Episode 47 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, we conclude Part 4 of the Prodigal series by focusing on one of the most overlooked—and dangerous—characters in the story: the older brother. Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/y2l6p167apu89ampwii9v/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-47.pdf?rlkey=9bjxi0ro3kjv4g1y9yr7kktvg&dl=0 Most people relate to the prodigal son… but far fewer recognize themselves in the one who never left. In this episode, we break down: - Why the older brother was ang...

In Episode 46 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry continue their “Parenting a Prodigal” series by shifting the focus to one of the most powerful figures in Scripture—the father. We often focus on the rebellion of the prodigal son… but what about the response of the dad? This episode dives deep into: What it means to be an “extravagant father” Why the father never stopped watching, loving, or hoping The real meaning of grace and mercy How parents (and the church) should respond when...