MAKING IT CLEAR by Tom Mann
Tom Mann's clear thoughts about scripture. Making It Clear is a product of Tom’s daily study. Making It Clear is a no nonsense approach to the basics of biblical teaching in a short easy to digest audio segment.
Tom Mann’s background as a professional voice talent and media producer is combined with his many years as a Bible teacher/preacher creating a unique audio balance.
Episodes
96 episodes
Unbalanced
When I was on the swim team, I had the body and balance to glide through the water—especially with the butterfly stroke. But when I started weightlifting, my strength increased while my flexibility and swimming form declined. I became unbalance...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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3:13
Beautiful Moments
Life isn’t always big and breathtaking—but God is at work in the small, simple, everyday moments too. In this episode of Making It Clear, we reflect on the truth from Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made all things beautiful in His time...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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2:52
Weak Days
Episode Description:We all have them—weak days. Days when discouragement creeps in, strength feels small, and hope seems distant. But you’re not alone. In this episode of Making It Clear, we turn to Hebrews 4:15–...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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3:02
Great Failures
Episode Title: Great FailuresWe all stumble—but failure doesn’t disqualify us from God’s love. In this episode, we take a closer look at some of the Bible’s most well-known failures, especially Peter, who denied Jesus t...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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2:50
Paid In Full Once and for All
Why did Jesus have to die for our sins? Why isn’t living a good life or keeping the law enough? In this powerful episode of Making It Clear, we dive into Hebrews 9:25–28 and the truth that “all our righteousness is as filthy rags.”...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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2:25
Why Trouble? Why Hard Times?
Jesus didn’t promise a life without trouble—in fact, He said we would face it (John 16:33). But in the middle of the hard times, God is doing something deeper. In this episode of Making It Clear, we shift the question from
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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2:32
My Big Mouth
In this episode of Making It Clear, we take a close look at the power of our words. Are we speaking life or stirring up strife? Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 18:21, Ecclesiastes 10:12, Matthew 15:18, and Romans 8:5–6 remind us that our words...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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3:00
The Good Shepherd
In this episode of Making It Clear, we reflect on the beautiful truth that we are like sheep, and Jesus is the Good Shepherd. Drawing from Psalm 23:1 and John 10:11, 14, 27, we’re reminded that when we truly know the Shepherd,...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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2:13
Dogs And Pigs
In today’s episode of Making It Clear, we explore the wisdom Jesus shared in Matthew 7:6 — to be discerning in how and to whom we present the gospel. Being led by the Holy Spirit is essential as we walk in wisdom, as Paul encourages in...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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2:40
Why The Weeds?
Why does God allow weeds to grow among the wheat? In this episode of Making It Clear, we unpack the parable from Matthew 13, where Jesus explains that both the wheat and the tares grow together until the time of harvest. It’s a reminde...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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3:05
Fill Your Bucket
What are you filling your life with? Social media? Work? Distractions that leave you empty? In this episode of Making It Clear, we dive into Galatians 5:16 and 5:22 to explore what it means to “walk by the Spirit.” God invites...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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3:05
Wait Here
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore one of the hardest commands God gives: “Wait here.” Waiting isn’t a punishment—it’s often God’s invitation to trust deeper, hope stronger, and lean in closer. Discover how the pau...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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3:10
Pearl Of Wisdom
In this episode of Making It Clear, we dive into 1 Timothy 6:6—“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” What does it truly mean to live a godly life, and how does contentment transform our perspective? Discover how the priceless...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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2:52
What Is Ministry?
Ministry isn’t just a title or position—it’s a posture of the heart. In today’s episode of Making It Clear, we explore how ministry means serving right where God has placed you. Whether at work, home, or in your community, your everyda...
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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3:10
What Is That In Your Hand?
What has God already placed in your hands that He can use for His glory? Time, money, music, land, skills, influence—it’s easy to overlook the resources we already have. In this episode, we reflect on Proverbs 16:3:“Commit to...
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Episode 82
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2:17
The Simple Truth
Why do we make salvation more complicated than it needs to be? In this episode of Making It Clear, we strip it all back to what truly matters. It’s not about checking religious boxes or following a list of man-made rules—salvation is a...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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2:45
Growing Weary
Are you feeling weary today—physically, emotionally, or spiritually? In this encouraging episode of Making It Clear, we reflect on how God calls us to stay rooted in faith and focused on serving Him wholeheartedly, even in seasons of e...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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2:32
The Best Kind Of Fruit
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore the vital difference between works and fruit in the life of a believer. What does Scripture really say about bearing fruit? Why does being connected to the Vine—Jesus Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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2:41
When God Seems Silent
There are times in life when it feels like God is silent—but is He really? In this episode, we explore how to tune our hearts to hear Him more clearly. Sometimes, it’s not about God speaking less, but about us needing to adjust our spiritual “a...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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2:20
Have A Healthy Mind
In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between our thoughts and our actions, guided by biblical truths from Colossians 3:2, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3, and Romans 8:6. Discover how what we see, hear, and think shapes our emotions and...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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2:36
Master Artist Painting The Sky
In this awe-inspiring episode, “Master Artist: Painting the Sky,” we marvel at the majesty of creation through the lens of scripture and nature. From radiant sunrises to starlit nights, the skies above echo the truth of Psalm 19:1 —
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Season 1
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Episode 76
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2:16
The Valley
We often long for the mountaintop moments—but the valleys are just as vital to our faith journey. In The Valley, we dive into the truth that God is just as present, just as faithful, and often most transformative in our lowest places. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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2:35
The Mountain Top
The Christian journey is not lived solely on the mountaintop—but those moments matter deeply. In this episode, The Mountain Top, we reflect on how God uses the high points of our faith walk to strengthen and encourage us for the valley...
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Season 1
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Episode 74
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2:21
Free From Guilt and Shame
In this encouraging episode, we explore the powerful truth of Romans 8:1–2: “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” What does it really mean to live free from guilt and shame? How does the Spirit set...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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2:09
What Is The Unpardonable Sin?
In this thought-provoking episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood and often feared teachings of Jesus—the unpardonable sin. What did He really mean when He spoke of a sin that cannot be forgiven? Can a believer commit it? Join us as...
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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2:19