
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
61 episodes
Motivation-If You Love Me
In today’s episode, we explore how true love naturally leads to respect and obedience—both in our human relationships and in our walk with God. Just as our love for a spouse motivates us to honor and cherish them, our love for God becomes the d...
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Season 1
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Episode 61
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2:45

Markers In Life
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore the spiritual “Ebenezers” in our lives—the markers that remind us of God’s unwavering faithfulness. Drawing from 1 Samuel 7:12, where Samuel sets up a stone of remembrance, we ask: What ar...
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Season 1
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Episode 60
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2:35

Moving Beyond Failure
We all face moments when we feel like we’ve fallen short—but failure doesn’t define us. In this powerful episode of Making It Clear, Tom Mann opens up about his personal journey with a learning disability and how it impacted his self-w...
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Episode 59
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2:34

No Satisfaction
🎸 What do the Rolling Stones and Ecclesiastes have in common? In this episode, Tom Mann unpacks the deep truth behind “I can’t get no satisfaction”—and how real contentment isn’t found in stuff, but in God. It’s not about more. It’s ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 58
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2:38

Be Still
In this episode of Making it Clear, Tom Mann reflects on the noise and busyness of life and the deep need for stillness. Drawing from Mark 4:39 and Psalm 46:10, he explores how quiet moments with God can calm the storms within us and r...
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Season 1
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Episode 57
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2:51

A Clean Heart
We’ve all made mistakes—some of them big. Like David, who experienced deep moral failure, we too carry the weight of our sins. But in Psalm 51, David cried out, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.” In this episode, we’re reminded that ...
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Episode 56
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2:47

It Is Finished
As Jesus hung on the cross, He spoke three powerful words: “It is finished.” In this episode, we reflect on the eternal significance of that declaration. Jesus didn’t say “I am finished,” but “It is finished”—our sin debt, pai...
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Episode 55
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2:46

Best With Your Mouth Shut
Sometimes the most powerful witness isn’t what we say—it’s how we live. In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore the impact of silent testimony and how our everyday actions can shine the light of Christ. Based o...
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Episode 54
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2:57

Defining Moments
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore how God uses our brokenness to shape our most powerful defining moments. Through the stories of flawed people in the Bible and the truth of 2 Corinthians 1:3–4, we’re reminded that our str...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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3:15

I Don't Understand
In this episode of Making It Clear titled “I Don’t Understand,” we explore the challenging moments when life doesn’t make sense. We may not always understand why things happen the way they do, but we’re reminded that God’s ways ...
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Episode 52
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2:39

God Is My Supply
In this episode of Making It Clear titled “God is My Supply,” we’re reminded that our true source is not our job, our bank account, or even the grocery store—but God alone. Drawing from Philippians 4:19, we explore how He faithf...
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Episode 51
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3:16

When God Is In Control
Scripture reminds us over and over that God is sovereign—He rules over all with wisdom, power, and love. When we let go of control and allow Him to lead, we don’t lose security—we gain it. In today’s devotional, we’ll explore how trusting God’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 50
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2:52

Life's Uncertainty
Through the news, social media, and constant noise around us, the world often preaches fear, anxiety, and doubt. But as believers, we don’t have to live in that uncertainty. God offers a peace that surpasses all understanding—a perfect peace gr...
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Season 1
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Episode 49
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3:04

Expecting Personal Perfection
In this episode of Making It Clear, we take an honest look at the pressure we often put on ourselves to be perfect—and how that pressure can sometimes be rooted in pride rather than purpose. Scripture reminds us that while growth and e...
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Episode 48
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3:12

Never Forgotten By God
In this episode of Making It Clear, we take a closer look at the life of Joseph—falsely accused, imprisoned, and seemingly forgotten. But even in the darkest moments, God was at work behind the scenes, positioning Joseph for a purpose ...
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Season 1
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Episode 47
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3:24

Big Faith of a Soldier
In this episode of Making It Clear, we dive into the remarkable story of the Centurion found in Matthew 8—highlighting his bold, unwavering faith that amazed even Jesus. We’ll explore what made this soldier’s trust so extraordinary and...
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Season 1
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Episode 46
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3:13

Worship In Spirit and Truth
What does it truly mean to worship God in spirit and truth? In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore the biblical foundation of worship and how Jesus calls us to a deeper, more authentic connection with God. Through scripture, we...
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Season 1
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Episode 45
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3:04

Take My Worries
In life’s darkest moments, when worries and fears weigh heavy on our hearts, we don’t have to carry them alone. In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore how God invites us to bring our burdens to Him. Through scripture, we’ll unc...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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3:22

Words To Critics
In this episode of Making It Clear, we discuss how to respond to critics, especially those in authority over us. Jesus encountered hypocrisy from the Pharisees yet remained respectful while standing firm in truth. We explore His teachi...
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Season 1
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Episode 43
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2:50

Ugly on The Inside
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore what it truly means to be beautiful in God’s eyes. While the world often focuses on outward appearance, Scripture teaches that true worth comes from godly character. We’ll discuss why it’s...
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Season 1
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Episode 42
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3:08

Like A Kid
In this episode of Making It Clear, we explore how kids often do exactly what they’re told not to—just like Adam and Eve did in the Garden of Eden. We, too, sometimes disobey God, giving in to temptation despite His guidance. But the g...
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Episode 41
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3:19

Taking His Name In Vain
When we hear “taking the Lord’s name in vain,” we often think of using His name as profanity. But is that all it means? In this episode of Making It Clear, we dig into Scripture to uncover the deeper meaning. If we claim the name of Je...
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Episode 40
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3:03

Search Me Oh God
In this episode of Making It Clear, we reflect on the powerful words of Psalm 139:23-24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way ev...
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Episode 39
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2:22
