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Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

Dr. Timothy Durkee: The Truth That Sets Us Free—In Medicine, Politics, and Life

Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.7530 Ratings

🗓️ 25 August 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Summary

On today’s Stand Up for the Truth, host Dave Wager brings on his longtime friend Dr. Tim, a physician and city council member, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in John 8:32—“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” Dave reflects on God’s role in medicine, sharing how he trusted the Lord through his wife’s cancer surgery, while Tim recalls moments when prayer guided him through critical procedures. The two talk through how truth requires discernment and obedience, not just knowledge. In his practice, Tim emphasizes the difference between evidence-based medicine and social narratives that distort reality, pointing to abortion, gender ideology, and the drift away from foundational truths. Together they affirm that real freedom comes from trusting God, not institutions.

The conversation shifts to politics and culture as Dr. Tim highlights the growing influence of narratives in media, government, and education. He notes how truth is often sidelined for political gain and how leaders stray from foundational principles of governance. Dave and Tim explore how many problems the government tries to fix stem from the church neglecting its role in caring for the poor, elderly, and vulnerable. Dave stresses the importance of returning to simplicity—living by God’s Word, valuing life, serving others, and trusting God’s provision. They close by reminding listeners that belief and truth are not the same—truth always stands, and ultimate freedom is found in Christ.

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0:00.0

3, 3, 2, 1,0, 0,000.

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From the studios of W.O.R.Q. in Wisconsin, this is the stand-up for the truth podcast.

0:15.8

Today's issues, overlooked headlines, and biblical observations,

0:20.7

equipping the remnant around the globe.

0:23.5

Got your sword handy?

0:25.6

This is Stand Up for the Truth.

0:28.9

I'm Dave Wager, your host for today's program.

0:32.1

My guest is our is going to be Dr. Tim.

0:35.0

He is a doctor in a major city in the United States of America.

0:38.5

He's also somebody who's on the town council, is that right?

0:41.9

Yeah, yeah.

0:42.6

Of this city.

0:44.0

And I think there's some great perspective there.

0:45.8

He's a man who loves God, loves his family.

0:48.9

I think we're going to have a great conversation today.

0:51.4

The scripture for today is John 832. Then you will know the truth and the

0:56.8

truth will set you free. Let me pray and we'll get into our program. Father, again, thank you for this

1:02.7

day. I thank you for the truth that sets us free. I pray that those that are listening, that we as we

1:08.2

talk on this program today, will honor you by talking about truth

1:12.4

things that we should adjust our lives according to knowing that if we do what's right

1:17.2

we have your blessing and we're thankful for that in jesus name we pray amen you know tim i've

1:25.2

known tim forever i think we're roommates for a little bit in college and apartment mates anyway in college.

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