Episodes

In Episode 44 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry begin a powerful new series on the Prodigal—starting with a foundational question: What is a prodigal, really? Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/utgjxw5sggs5qkn4y4vap/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-44.pdf?rlkey=wprt7vch40nyp7ndmj0bw44ut&dl=0 This episode dives into the mindset, behavior, and underlying struggles of those who drift from their upbringing, faith, and family. Drawing from Luke 15 and real-life experience, ...

After 13 weeks of studying the apostles, we step back and take a clear look at what we’ve really learned. These were not perfect men. They were not highly trained scholars. They were ordinary people—fishermen, tax collectors, men with different personalities and struggles. Yet they were chosen by Jesus to carry out an extraordinary mission that would shape the Church for all time. In this episode, we bring the entire series together and focus on the biggest takeaways: The difference between disc...

As we prepare for Easter weekend, this episode of Chasing Assurance takes a powerful and sobering look at one of the most well-known—and tragic—figures in the Bible: Judas Iscariot. Judas walked with Jesus. He witnessed miracles. He heard every teaching. And yet… he chose a different path. In this episode, Terry and Terry break down: - Who Judas really was - What drove him to betrayal - The role of greed in his life - How close he came to grace—and missed it - The critical mistake he made after ...

In Episode 40 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Terry Peer continue their deep dive into the apostles of Jesus—focusing on three of the least talked about: James (son of Alphaeus), Simon the Zealot, and Thaddeus (Judas, not Iscariot). While Scripture gives us only glimpses into their lives, their stories reveal something powerful: God doesn’t just use the prominent—He uses the faithful. This episode explores: Why Jesus chose ordinary, even unlikely men The background of Simon the Zealo...

Was Thomas really just “Doubting Thomas”? In Episode 39 of Chasing Assurance, Terry and Terry L. Peer take a deeper look at the Apostle Thomas and challenge the label that has followed him for generations. Thomas is often remembered for his doubt, but Scripture shows us something deeper: honesty, courage, devotion, and a faith that wanted truth. This episode walks through Thomas in John 11, John 14, John 20, and John 21, showing how his questions actually highlight one of the most powerful truth...

In Episode 38 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue the Apostles Series by examining the life and calling of Nathanael (also known as Bartholomew). Nathanael begins with skepticism—famously asking, “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” Yet within moments of meeting Jesus, he makes one of the most powerful confessions in the Gospels: “Rabbi, you are the Son of God. You are the King of Israel.” This episode explores how Nathanael’s honesty, authenticity, a...

In Episode 37 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their series on the apostles by taking a deep dive into Philip — the fifth apostle named in every biblical list. Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sju7m5ydbuwmb2xlit4v4/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-37.pdf?rlkey=h3fwvvtoh8x5a0l6z5zpxch6i&dl=0 Philip is often overlooked, but his story reveals something deeply personal: the tension between facts and faith. Drawing from: - Twelve Ordinary Men by John...

In Episode 36 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and Dr. Terry L. Peer continue their Apostle series by diving into the powerful and redemptive story of Matthew — the tax collector who left everything to follow Jesus. Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e3e5dwebalpg9g8pf044t/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-35.pdf?rlkey=q68jb0qrcr22bn8mcv12t74ze&dl=0 Matthew, also known as Levi ben Alphaeus, was not just a tax collector — he was considered a traitor to his own people. He purchased...

In this episode of Chasing Assurance, we continue our Apostles series by diving into the life of James the son of Zebedee — brother of John, cousin of Jesus, one of the inner circle… and the first apostle to be martyred for his faith. Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e3e5dwebalpg9g8pf044t/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-35.pdf?rlkey=q68jb0qrcr22bn8mcv12t74ze&dl=0 James was bold. Passionate. Zealous. Jesus even called him and John the “Sons of Thunder.” But what happens when zeal me...

In Chasing Assurance Episode #34, we continue our Apostle series by diving deep into the life of the Apostle Peter — one of the most relatable, flawed, passionate, and ultimately faithful men in all of Scripture. Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/r6qyklfioi7l2aj51i8jf/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-34.pdf?rlkey=r1zvb5hg8j3twa8011r88zyry&dl=0 Peter’s story spans more than 35 years of transformation — from a bold Galilean fisherman to a pillar of the early church and an author of Scr...

In this episode of Chasing Assurance, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer continue their series on the apostles by diving deep into the life of the Apostle John. John is often remembered as “the Apostle of Love”—but that’s only part of the story. Early on, John was bold, fiery, impulsive, and ambitious. Known as a “Son of Thunder,” he wanted power, position, and even judgment on those who rejected Jesus. So how did Jesus transform this hot-headed young fisherman into the disciple closest to Him—truste...

In Episode 32 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer begin a powerful new series exploring the lives of the apostles of Jesus—starting with Andrew, the first disciple to follow Christ. Andrew wasn’t a preacher in the spotlight. He wasn’t the loudest voice or the most famous apostle. But everywhere Andrew went, he brought people to Jesus. From the banks of the Jordan River as a disciple of John the Baptist… To introducing his brother Peter to Christ… To bringing a boy ...

Who were the apostles of Jesus — and why were they different from disciples? In Episode 31 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer launch a brand-new multi-week Bible study series that will take listeners all the way to Easter. This episode lays the foundation by answering critical questions: What is an apostle? - How is an apostle different from a disciple? - Why were only twelve men chosen? - What authority, mission, and responsibility did Jesus give them? - How did ...

STUDY GUIDE: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e92reo1lu2txi05dhx9qg/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-30.pdf?rlkey=80g753xl328vkuscuagxjljl0&dl=0 In Chasing Assurance Podcast – Episode 30, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer welcome Jon Weece, former senior minister at Southland Christian Church and founder of Boone Brothers. This powerful conversation explores what happens when faith moves beyond the pulpit and into everyday life. Jon shares how God led him into a new ministry that connects hunters, chu...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/1w3qqpmb5y9m9ombp01ol/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-29.pdf?rlkey=lu1mzmbd5ljmsxidqdpvgfzxr&dl=0 As we close out 2025 and step into a brand-new year, Terry Peer and Terry L. Peer take a thoughtful, honest look at what it really means to move forward in faith. This episode isn’t about New Year’s resolutions—because most of those fade fast. Instead, it’s about timeless biblical principles that help believers walk confidently with God no matter the ca...

Study Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/wqftu8m7erh01896wjz6u/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-28.pdf?rlkey=ug4ystl61627wp8gdyslqtn1g&dl=0 Christmas was not an accident—it was a fulfillment of prophecy written hundreds, even thousands, of years before Jesus was born. In this Christmas Eve special episode of Chasing Assurance, Terry Peer and Terry L. Peer walk through the biblical prophecies that foretold the birth, lineage, location, and mission of Jesus Christ. From Genesis to Isaiah, Micah to...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jzuwhedd0ronovuzh3xow/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-27.pdf?rlkey=k8o4m277htimaov7y5xcrm265&dl=0 Why is prayer so hard—even for committed Christians? In Episode 27 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Terry L. Peer take an honest, pastoral look at why prayer is often one of the greatest struggles in the Christian life. Rather than offering another formula or checklist, this episode focuses on something deeper—learning to pray at all. To...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/8etyynkjing85r040rnpu/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-26.pdf?rlkey=y3l35l6tlh4r6txq3i8uiafxi&dl=0 In Episode 26 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry and his dad, Terry L. Peer, conclude their 4-part series on Divorce, Remarriage, and Biblical Assurance. Today’s conversation digs deep into what the apostles—especially Paul—actually taught about marriage, divorce, remarriage, and God’s grace in 1 Corinthians 7. This episode brings clarity to one of...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qp8lo5o3py50oxj0ansfg/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-25.pdf?rlkey=j4aj2xuben4v6fy4pbaoipp5j&dl=0 In this week’s episode of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer walk through one of the most misunderstood and emotionally heavy topics in the church: What did Jesus actually say about divorce and remarriage? This episode is part three of our multi-week series designed to bring clarity, hope, and biblical assurance to anyone who h...

If you’ve been through a divorce—or love someone who has—please hear this clearly: Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d6tfucflgp3ql66vl1ekh/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-24.pdf?rlkey=sp4tatmopcw0k7oi0djz51g48&dl=0 God hates divorce, but He does NOT hate the divorcee. For generations, the church has passed down narratives about divorce that did not come from Jesus, and in Episode 24 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry & Dr. Terry Peer unpack the actual history behind how those t...

Study Guide Link (Click Here:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/a3dan6rswv32c6igpks2i/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-23.pdf?rlkey=lvheqg0ayuaspiem3ggr4htjx&dl=0)⁠ Episode 23 begins one of the most important and sensitive series we’ve ever tackled on Chasing Assurance — a multi-week biblical deep dive on divorce, remarriage, covenant, and God’s assurance. In Part 1, Terry and his father lay down the foundation: ✔ What the Bible actually says ✔ Why this topic requires grace and truth ✔ Why so many Chri...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9alm2rf4ho43f9mi7t37c/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-22.pdf?rlkey=8rtq8u69mdykit8lxfjfajbzt&dl=0 ______________________________ In Episode 22 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry Peer unpack the powerful concept of the Christian conscience—what it is, how it’s shaped, and how to bring it back in alignment with God’s Word. They explore how culture, upbringing, and personal influences can distort our moral compass—and how Script...

Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2d54f9j2zt7jemux2mv1f/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-21.pdf?rlkey=2j5da17h9iv6k85zgtif17c5g&dl=0 ________________________________________ Welcome back to the Chasing Assurance Podcast with Terry Peer and his dad, Terry L. Peer. In this episode, we tackle one of the most overlooked obstacles in a believer’s life — secret sin. We often think sin only matters when it’s visible or public, but the Bible makes it clear: even the things we hide in our hea...

Welcome to Episode 20 of the Chasing Assurance Podcast, brought to you by Heartwood Planning Group. In this special milestone episode, Terry Peer and Dr. Terry L. Peer sit down with guest Dan Pifer to tackle one of the most emotional and timeless questions: 👉 Will we see and recognize our loved ones again in heaven? Study Guide Link: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/d0tkxb0umudfp4m3t9cth/Study-Guide-Chasing-Assurance-20.pdf?rlkey=74gyd52yg536aizeqiqerk6st&dl=0 Drawing from Scripture, Dr. Peer walk...