Truth & Knowledge: Episode 48 – “Black Man Identity Theft” In this episode, Trey Knowles delivers a powerful message to black men about reclaiming their true identity in God. He declares that black men will no longer live in fear, be brainwashed, or be deceived by the works of the devil. Instead, they are called to stand in truth, uplift one another, and walk in the light. Drawing from scripture, Knowles reminds listeners that God created man in His image and likeness—not as the derogatory labels placed upon them by society. Black men were not made to be enslaved, oppressed, or diminished, but to walk in dominion as husbands, fathers, and children of God. He emphasizes that anyone who leads black men into darkness is not for them, for God is love and calls His people to live in righteousness. Black men are not defined by sin, violence, or destruction—they are chosen, royal, and set apart to declare God’s glory. The message is clear: do not let the devil steal your identity. Instead, embrace your divine calling, uplift each other, and walk boldly as the people of God, created for light, love, and purpose.

Revelation 2 

To the Church in Ephesus

2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:

These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary.

4 Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. 5 Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. 6 But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

7 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

To the Church in Smyrna

8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:

These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.

11 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death.

To the Church in Pergamum

12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:

These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword. 13 I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.

14 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality. 15 Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16 Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.

To the Church in Thyatira

18 “To the angel of the church in Thyatira write:

These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19 I know your deeds, your love and faith, your service and perseverance, and that you are now doing more than you did at first.

20 Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. 21 I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. 22 So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. 23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

24 Now I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, ‘I will not impose any other burden on you, 25 except to hold on to what you have until I come.’

26 To the one who is victorious and does my will to the end, I will give authority over the nations— 27 that one ‘will rule them with an iron scepter and will dash them to pieces like pottery’—just as I have received authority from my Father. 28 I will also give that one the morning star. 29 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

Truth & Knowledge series is a transformation podcast show, produced by Life Coaching Speaker Trey Knowles. This series is based on Transformation, Recognition, Salvation, and Substance, living life through the Spirit is what this show is about.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 47 – “My Lord My Lord My Lord” In this episode, Trey Knowles unpacks the meaning of “My Lord My Lord My Lord”—a phrase that signifies my ruler, my master, my life. He reflects on how this understanding came to be: God, the Creator, gave him life and identity. Just as parents give birth and are responsible for guiding their children in the way they should go, God also provides His own instruction manual for humanity—His Word. Scripture teaches that parents serve as living guides for their children, and in the same way, God’s Word directs us. The Bible is described as life itself, a divine manual embedded within us from the beginning of creation. Trey emphasizes that Jesus affirmed this truth in Matthew 4:4: “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” From the start, God’s Spirit testifies to our spirit, affirming that we are born of Him. “My Lord My Lord My Lord” is therefore an acknowledgment of God as our ruler, our master, and the very source of our life.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 46 – “Blessed With Insurance”
In this episode, Trey Knowles reminds us that we are truly blessed with the assurance God provides—but it requires us to live out certain qualities. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5–9, he emphasizes the importance of continually adding to our faith: goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love. When these virtues grow in us, they keep us effective and fruitful in our knowledge of Christ. Without them, we risk becoming spiritually shortsighted, forgetting the cleansing and freedom we have received from our past sins.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 45 – “Confidence” In this episode, Trey Knowles speaks on the importance of strength and confidence. He encourages listeners to be confident in themselves, knowing that the world is full of voices that try to shake or steal that confidence. True confidence, however, is rooted in the Lord. By standing firm in Him, we remain steady and unshaken. When our foundation is solid in God, we won’t be led off course.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 44 – “Perseverance” In this episode, Trey Knowles speaks on perseverance—the determination to press forward despite difficulties. To stop persevering is to give up or give in, but perseverance itself becomes proof of what we truly believe. Life is hard, and while we often long for ease—easy money, easy living, a life free from problems—“easy” isn’t always growth. True strength is forged through challenge, not comfort. Sometimes ease only comes after mastering the struggle. When difficulties arise, we face a choice: to quit or to compromise. Compromise lowers our standards, often fueled by fear. But fear has no place in love. Love never quits. Love always perseveres. The key is to live with hope and patience—trusting, enduring, and believing for the best even in tough times. Perseverance proves our faith and strengthens our character.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 43 – “Why Do I Need It?”
In this episode, Trey Knowles reflects on the desires and pleasures we often cling to, asking: What do I truly gain from having it? He explains how certain pleasures can keep us trapped, almost like a form of slavery. Trey challenges listeners to consider whether what they pursue brings depth to their inner life, pleases God, or reflects His nature—or if it simply distracts from a greater purpose.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 42 – “Is Money the Answer to Everything?” In this episode, Trey Knowles questions the idea that money is the solution to all of life’s problems. If money truly answers everything, he asks, why does it often seem so cruel? Why do people prioritize wealth over kindness, or allow others to suffer simply because they cannot afford healthcare? Trey challenges listeners to rethink their values, reminding us that love, compassion, and valuing people are far greater than the pursuit of money.

Trey Knowles - Conquest In this witty and thought-provoking allegory comedy, Trey Knowles exposes a lamb-like beast—a deceptive force known as The Conquest. Driven by greed and pride, the Conquest seeks to take over the planet through theft and manipulation, even enlisting the help of Gargamel to achieve his dark ambitions. Never content with what he already has, the Conquest desires to overthrow the rightful foundation of creation and establish himself as the supreme ruler of the earth. But every person on earth has been given a portion. We are called to care for one another and to share in love. The Conquest, however, rejects this truth. To him, “sharing” means seizing for himself—by force or deceit. His nature is to conquer, not to nurture. Pretending to be good and righteous, the Conquest hides behind false ideologies and deceptive images, including distorted portrayals inspired by Cesare Borgia. Through identity theft, perverse deception, and even sorcery and manipulation, he seeks to remake the world in his own corrupted image. Yet, a day is coming when our Lord and Savior will put an end to every Conquest that does not produce righteousness. Until then, we are called to walk in love, remaining wise as serpents and innocent as doves. There is no need to fear—the Conquest’s reign is temporary. This allegory mirrors The Parable of the Tenants (Matthew 21:33–46), where a landowner’s servants—and even his own son—are rejected and slain by tenants who sought to steal what was not theirs. Like those tenants, the Conquest tries to claim ownership of what belongs to God alone. In the parable, Jesus reveals that the landowner will return to bring justice, destroying the wicked and giving the vineyard to those who will bear good fruit. “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; the Lord has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.” In the end, the message is clear: The kingdom of God will not belong to those who conquer through lies and power, but to those who walk in truth, love, and righteousness.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 41 – “Everyone Is Rich” In this episode, Trey Knowles reminds us that everyone is rich—but true riches depend on what you value. If you value God, then God becomes both your income and your outcome. As 1 Corinthians 1:5 declares, “For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge.” In Christ, we are richly blessed: beautifully created in God’s image, filled with His grace, and empowered by the Spirit of Jesus who gave us life. This is our income. The outcome is that we can reflect God’s love richly to others. Without the Lord, life is empty and meaningless. Scripture warns us in 1 Timothy 6:6-9 that godliness with contentment is great gain—for we bring nothing into the world and can take nothing out. Chasing worldly riches only leads to temptation and destruction. True wealth is found in valuing people, doing good, and living generously, just as 1 Timothy 6:18 commands us: “Be rich in good deeds, generous, and willing to share.” Riches are not about possessions or worldly success. Jesus said, “One’s life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.” Instead, real wealth is trusting the Lord to provide. “My God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Just as God feeds the birds of the air (Matthew 6:26), He values and provides for us. When we trust in the Lord, commit our way to Him, and delight in His presence (Psalm 37:3-5), we discover the richest life possible. Everyone is rich in the Lord—because what you value determines what makes you rich. God is our income, and God is our outcome.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 39 – “The New You” In this episode, Trey Knowles explains that the old self no longer lives. Through Christ, we are no longer bound by the works of the flesh that lead to death, but now find our dwelling place in Jesus. He has freed us from captivity and transformed us into new creations—still in the same body, but renewed by His Spirit. This transformation creates conflict: the flesh seeks earthly desires while the Spirit longs for God’s will. Yet, as Scripture reminds us, if we walk by the Spirit, we will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Being led by the Spirit frees us from the law of sin and death, because we have chosen obedience to Christ, crucifying the old nature and sharing in His resurrection. The New Creature desires heavenly things, surrendering earthly aims in order to live by the Spirit. Though the flesh resists, Christ now lives in us, and by faith we overcome. As Paul declares, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20). Through Jesus, we are more than conquerors. Nothing—neither death, life, angels, demons, nor any power—can separate us from the love of God in Christ (Romans 8:37-39). In Him, the old is gone, and the new has come. God has reconciled us to Himself through Christ, who became sin for us so that we might become His righteousness. This is the reality of resurrection life: to live not for ourselves, but through Christ who saved us.

Truth & Knowledge: Episode 38 – “Dislikeable Fear” In this episode, Trey Knowles unpacks dislikeable fear—the fear of not being liked. He explains how living for other people’s approval leads to compromise, broken morals, and a false sense of worth. The truth is, not everyone will like you, and seeking universal approval is both impossible and destructive. Trey challenges listeners to consider: Whose approval matters most—man’s or God’s? When we base our value on human recognition, we live by others’ standards instead of God’s truth. But when we walk in holiness, our worth is already secured in Christ. As Galatians reminds us, “If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.” Dislikeable fear should not be the fear of the world’s rejection—but the fear of losing God’s approval. True freedom comes when we recognize that only God, our Creator, defines our worth.