In their desperation they prayed for light from God and a stranger knocked asked for a room in their home. This is the beginning of Hulda's story of God at work in a stonecutter couple's life in Sweden and God's faithfulness in the years that followed. They were the parents of Joy's grandmother Ruth and we visited the key sites of their journey on our trip to Sweden this summer! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the ve...
Jul 13, 2025•23 min•Season 17Ep. 2
Negative beliefs and half truths have choked out much of the POSITIVE message of Eden. Let's start with unpacking four key insights that show God was true, God was merciful and God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way in Eden! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear...
Jul 06, 2025•23 min•Season 17Ep. 1
The Beach Martyrs moved him to give his life to Jesus Christ. His pastor mentor encouraged him to grow in scripture knowledge. He surprised himself at what he learned after a year studying THOSE passages on women and men. Here is Part One of the Osbaldo Valdes Story on The Eden Podcast! Growing up he experienced in his home both patriarchal and matriarchal rule. His new mentor, Pastor Todd guided him to a better way. In the church, the subject of deacon was key to opening up his understanding. W...
Jun 29, 2025•16 min
Andrew Bartlett asks "Is there hope for Mike Winger?" Sadly, Mike has continued on much the same path that Andrew described on this Flashback Episode of The Eden Podcast. Andrew Bartlett and Terran Williams have done an in depth study on Mike Winger's teaching. More: on Terran Williams blog. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit ...
Jun 22, 2025•27 min
Dr. Joy Fleming reads from the book by Della Olson, "A Woman of Her Times - Stories of Women who dared to place obedience to the commands of Christ above submission to the traditions of men." First Lady of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) for 34 years, and knowing the languages of the Nordic countries at the root of the EFCA, she delves into history and lifts up those whose stories have been forgotten. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce...
Jun 15, 2025•23 min
After 40 years of preaching, and serving on boards, his daughter brought him a serious theological book he had never seen before. Dr. Bill Rudd began to take seriously the possibility that the key passages on women and men taught the opposite of what he had been teaching. Then, he discovered the works of Dr. Joy Fleming and Rev. Bruce C. E. Fleming. They pointed out words and word patterns that clarified further the meaning of the passages he had misunderstood. Join Bill and Bruce, and co-host C...
Jun 08, 2025•25 min
Founder of more than 50 Counseling Clinics, Brian Nystrom took the time in 2023 to share the importance of the Tru316 message, on this Classic flashback episode of The Eden Podcast. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You ar...
Jun 01, 2025•9 min
The more of the Four Eden Marriage Steps we take the better our expectations for a successful and blessed marriage. Some people skip one or more - or even all - of these steps. How is that working out today? Bruce C. E. Fleming takes us back to the text of Eden from Genesis chapters 1-3. He noticed the first of these four steps while living the the Congo where multiple wives and even kidnap marriage was practiced. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce ...
May 25, 2025•16 min
Elizabeth says: "Thank you Joy and Bruce for bringing God's truth to me." Denise says: "I cried out to God, How do you see me? I heard of the Tru316.com website and my journey began. I was grateful for the careful resources made available!" The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear t...
May 18, 2025•12 min•Season 16Ep. 10
Char and Beth met weekly for more than a year to study the transcripts of The Eden Podcast. The positive insights of Eden transformed their lives! They drove from Texas to Florida to tell their stories at the 2025 Tru316 Celebration in Orlando, Florida at Cru HQ. They have become tru Partners and spread their insights wherever they can! You can become a Tru Partner too! Tru316.com/partner The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “tr...
May 11, 2025•9 min•Season 16Ep. 9
Mimi prayed for a deeper understanding and a wider ministry. April supports the transformative work of the Tru316 Foundation. Hear from two of our Tru School Workshop Facilitators at the 316 Day Celebration in Orlando! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on w...
May 04, 2025•9 min•Season 16Ep. 8
The ESV has made some changes to Genesis 3:16. Did they go far enough? How should we "true" the verse? Dr. Joy Fleming recounts key elements she discovered in the Hebrew text. Join us at the podium on 316 Day in Orlando as Dr. Joy Fleming explains what she found in Genesis 2-3! She discovered WORD PATTERNS that are hard to present readers in a different language. What is the most important pattern English readers been missing?? It is the linchpin pattern in Line 1 of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Fou...
Apr 27, 2025•12 min•Season 16Ep. 7
"Whatever God has called you to do, He has empowered you to do!" These encouraging words of Dr. Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of American Bible Society were spoken at her Keynote Address on 316 Day 2025 in Orlando, Florida. She explained how translation errors hurt Scripture engagement. She then spoke about the ESV correction of Genesis 3:16 and how it was necessary to correct their previous translation of Genesis 3:16. Former COO of Wycliffe USA, she focuses in on SCRIPTURE ENGAGEMENT. G...
Apr 20, 2025•35 min•Season 16Ep. 6
Other's didn't realize they could fully use God's gifts for ministry. So Judy worked hard, around the world, to encourage them - especially the women on their worldwide staff. For this great ministry service the Tru316 Foundation honors Judy Douglass with the 2025 Medallion Award! The full Event video if available on the Tru316 Foundation You Tube Channel! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. Th...
Apr 13, 2025•19 min•Season 16Ep. 5
Judy asked, "What is the opportunity cost if women are not mobilized to use their gifts for the Gospel?" Leadership gifts? Operational gifts? Andrea Budczinski, Cru VP of Global Leadership Development, highlights three key words that describe elements of Judy Douglass and her ministry of encouragement and advocacy in more than 50 countries! Judy has been these three: Role Model. Advocate for women and men to use their ministry gifts. Ally with men in the ministry that Jesus would be famous every...
Apr 06, 2025•12 min•Season 16Ep. 4
I met Mark Gauthier at our VIP lunch on Tru316 Day 2025 in Orlando. He is Vice President and US National Director of Cru. What a delightful brother in the Lord! At that same table was Dr. Jennifer Holloran, President/CEO of American Bible Society, and former COO of Wycliffe Bible Translators USA. Later that day she gave the Keynote Address. My wife, Dr. Joy Fleming and I, and the Tru316 Foundation team, had gathered that day to honor Judy Douglass with the presentation of the 2025 Tru316 Medalli...
Mar 30, 2025•10 min•Season 16Ep. 3
Why Does Genesis 3:16 Matter? This was the 2024 316 Day Keynote Address by Joanne Hagemeyer. Joanne was a long time Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) Teaching Leader and was the recipient of the first Tru316 Medallion Award for her service in "tru-ing" the verse through her work with the Tru316 Foundation (Tru316.com). In our coming episodes we'll play for you highlights of the 2025 Tru316 Day Celebration, including the Keynote Address by Dr. Jennifer Holloran, President/CEO of American Bible Society...
Mar 23, 2025•22 min•Season 16Ep. 2
"How do we do revision of Bible translation?" This is a replay of the Inaugural Address on 316 Day 2023 by Dr. Jeannine Brown of the NIV Update Committee! Learn why the NIV updated "thong". Visit the Tru316 Foundation YouTube Channel for this year's 2025 316 Day Keynote Speaker, Dr. Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of American Bible Society! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Me...
Mar 16, 2025•33 min•Season 16Ep. 1
Dive deep into this MAJOR PASSAGE! What about "submission" in Ephesians 5:22-24? Paul teaches reciprocating submission among Spirit-filled believers (compare 5:18b-21, and 5:33). What about "love"? Paul teaches that even mutual up-building must have LOVE as a major component. Just "as Christ" loved in 5:23b, 25b and throughout this passage, so too for the partners in the Christian marriage of 5:33. What about "head"? Paul is not not referring to authority or source. He is talking about the GREAT...
Mar 09, 2025•19 min•Season 15Ep. 10
E Free Church Pastor, Jay Pound tells his three Stories. Yes. This is our own pastor! Plus the 316 Day Celebration with Keynote by the President of American Bible Society. We will also present the Tru316 Medallion Award to former First Lady of Campus Crusade for Christ/Cru Judy Douglass for her lifetime of ministry! Plan to join us on site or online on the Tru316 Foundation LIVE feed on YouTube. Then, one of our Tru316 Foundation Prayer Partners, Pastor Jay Pound tells his stories in depth on Th...
Mar 02, 2025•31 min•Season 15Ep. 9
Be filled with the Spirit? Submit to one another? These two commands are NOT saying what many claim. Learn what the patterns in this passage tell us about these key verses in Ephesians 5:18 and 21. WHY? When we come to the "women verse" in 5:22 we will know the context of THAT verse and understand it much much better. The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn’t cu...
Feb 23, 2025•9 min•Season 15Ep. 8
Too often verses in Ephesians 5-6 get taken out of context. Beyond Eden Insight #1 places these verses in context which is the Jump, Jump, High Jump pattern that runs from 5:15 through 6:9. The main point of the entire passage is found in 5:32! Have you seen it? We go deeper into this passage in the book "Beyond Eden, Ephesians 5:15-6:9" available on Amazon and on Audible! The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of...
Feb 16, 2025•7 min•Season 15Ep. 7
She used our book, "Beyond Eden, Ephesians 5-6" in her preparation of her powerful Sunday sermon. She appreciates the resources Tru316 provides pastors and Bible students on what happened to Eve and related positive insights from Eden. This is Part Two of her story on The Eden Podcast! Have you made your free reservation to attend online or in person the Tru316 Day Celebration on March 16 at 2:30 Eastern Time? Sign up here: TinyURL.com/Tru316Day205 The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the h...
Feb 09, 2025•19 min•Season 15Ep. 6
She was in meetings where more than a million people trusted in Christ as Savior. She accepted Christ at home. How have you come to know Christ? Here is Part One of Pastor Stephanie's thrilling story. Learn her full faith story, her ministry story and her Tru316 story! Pastor Stephanie Williams O’Brien is the Lead Pastor at Mill City Church in Northeast Minneapolis. She is also a professor of ministry and preaching at Bethel Seminary in St. Paul, MN. She is a Trustee of Bethel University of whic...
Feb 02, 2025•27 min•Season 15Ep. 5
No! God Did NOT Talk to Eve about Pain in Childbirth. God talked to Eve about (1) toil in fieldwork because of the coming curse on the ground and about (2) conception in fulfillment of God's promise of offspring who would crush the serpent's head! Neither of these had to do with what you'll find in most English versions that talk about "pain in childbearing." Let's "true" the verse and let God's actual words come through. The closest we can find in English is the KJV. PLUS - how lives are being ...
Jan 26, 2025•13 min•Season 15Ep. 4
Eden Insight #3. God's SIX-POINT Parallel Word Pattern to the Serpent and to the Man. Why this pattern? They were both first-degree rebels. Each merited a curse. Yet not one point is found in God's words to the woman! Have you noticed? Go deeper! Make sure to listen to Season One of The Eden Podcast where we go through Genesis 2-3 step by step. Even deeper? Purchase Dr. Joy Fleming's dissertation. Available from Tru316.com/shop The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podca...
Jan 19, 2025•11 min•Season 15Ep. 3
The Fall is not a biblical word! They were attacked! Each ate. Each died. But each acted from different motivations. The woman was deceived. She ate for good reasons. He ate rebelliously joining the serpent in rejecting God's words. Getting this clearly in mind prepares us for reading what happened next when God spoke to the serpent and to the man using the same six point pattern. Go deeper? You can take The Eden Course for free. Simply contact Mimi@Tru316.com and we'll send you a 100% off coupo...
Jan 12, 2025•6 min•Season 15Ep. 2
Is it enough to study the word meanings in a Bible passage? Not in a passage like Genesis 2-3! Both the word patterns and the word definitions convey meaning. Perhaps missing these patterns is why there are so many contradictory interpretations of Genesis 2-3. Here we look at Eden Insight #1 and introduce the complex chiasm of Genesis 2-3. Go deeper? Join us for our small group study called "The Eden Workshop on Genesis 2-3." The link is Tru316.com/workshop The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com)...
Jan 05, 2025•5 min•Season 15Ep. 1
2024 Summary Report! 1,001 donations! Listeners in 136 countries! A quarter million downloads and views on our Tru316 Channels! A grant made to launch Tabitha Center #316 in the DR Congo to provide the Good News and job training to at-risk women and men! Groundwork laid for the coming year Including our 316 Day Celebration, March 16 in Orlando at Cru HQ with our keynote speaker from The American Bible Society! SO many reports of lives changed from learning the positive insights from Eden. All th...
Dec 29, 2024•15 min
Do we learn of Christmas in just one verse on Eden or in two?? It is time to see Line 1 of Genesis 3:16 for what it is - the completion of God's Good News of the coming Messiah in the words of promise to Eve in Eden! We go into detail in " The Book of Eden " and in our small group sessions of The Eden Workshop on Genesis 2-3 . Please visit tru316.com/workshop . The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:1...
Dec 22, 2024•4 min
