<![CDATA[From Truth to Freedom]]>We are about revealing Truth and knowledge in a concise and unbiased manner. Our mission is leading the discovery of truth, and the application of sound principles that lead to Freedom for all people.

]]>https://FromTruthtoFreedom.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:09:39 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 14:53:09 GMT60Tony Holden<p>We are about revealing Truth and knowledge in a concise and unbiased manner. Our mission is leading the discovery of truth, and the application of sound principles that lead to Freedom for all people.</p>episodicTony Holdentonyholden1@gmail.comno<![CDATA[GRATITUDE: WHAT ARE YOU TAKING FOR GRANTED?]]>What are you taking for granted?

Sometimes life's greatest blessings are the very things we stop noticing.

In this Journey, Tony Holden shares two extraordinary true stories—Chris Norton and Morris Goodman—that reveal how gratitude can transform our perspective, strengthen our character, and change the way we live.

And what about the freedoms we enjoy every day? Are we taking those for granted, too?

Discover Truth. Live in Freedom. Thrive in Life.

🌐 https://FromTruthToFreedom.com

#Gratitude #Thanksgiving #FromTruthToFreedom

]]>https://youtu.be/zaTdZq-OIis7ac26d17-3307-4e1c-8b55-2c73ec4f5dfdTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:30:00 GMT<p>What are you taking for granted?<br /><br />Sometimes life's greatest blessings are the very things we stop noticing.<br /><br />In this Journey, Tony Holden shares two extraordinary true stories—Chris Norton and Morris Goodman—that reveal how gratitude can transform our perspective, strengthen our character, and change the way we live.<br /><br />And what about the freedoms we enjoy every day? Are we taking those for granted, too?<br /><br />Discover Truth. Live in Freedom. Thrive in Life.<br /><br />🌐 <a href="https://FromTruthToFreedom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://FromTruthToFreedom.com</a><br /><br />#Gratitude #Thanksgiving #FromTruthToFreedom</p>no00:13:34113GRATITUDE: WHAT ARE YOU TAKING FOR GRANTED?full<![CDATA[ACRES OF DIAMONDS: WHAT TREASURE ARE YOU MISSING?]]>What if some of the greatest treasures in your life are already within your reach—but you’ve been looking somewhere else?

In Acres of Diamonds, Tony Holden explores the timeless story of a man who searched far from home for wealth, only to discover that extraordinary value had been within his reach all along.

But this Journey goes beyond material wealth. What are we overlooking in our families, our opportunities, our character—and even the freedoms we've inherited?

Sometimes the answer isn't to search farther. Sometimes we need to look again at what we already possess.

Discover Truth. Live in Freedom. Thrive in Life.

FromTruthToFreedom.com

THE NINTH JOURNEY- ACRES OF DIAMONDS: WHAT TREASURE ARE YOU MISSING?

]]>https://youtu.be/BN4u-xAOaNY2e302274-89ab-4067-b6c1-06537a910c8bSun, 11 Oct 2026 19:24:45 GMT<p>What if some of the greatest treasures in your life are already within your reach—but you’ve been looking somewhere else?<br /><br />In Acres of Diamonds, Tony Holden explores the timeless story of a man who searched far from home for wealth, only to discover that extraordinary value had been within his reach all along.<br /><br />But this Journey goes beyond material wealth. What are we overlooking in our families, our opportunities, our character—and even the freedoms we've inherited?<br /><br />Sometimes the answer isn't to search farther. Sometimes we need to look again at what we already possess.<br /><br />Discover Truth. Live in Freedom. Thrive in Life.<br /><br />FromTruthToFreedom.com<br /><br />THE NINTH JOURNEY- ACRES OF DIAMONDS: WHAT TREASURE ARE YOU MISSING?</p>no00:12:48112ACRES OF DIAMONDS: WHAT TREASURE ARE YOU MISSING?full<![CDATA[What Good Can Come from a Change of Heart? The Eighth Journey]]>Can one change of heart change a family, a community—even a nation?
In this Journey of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the remarkable story of Zacchaeus and what can happen when genuine change begins within one person. It's a story about character, responsibility, influence—and how a changed heart can affect far more people than we may ever realize.

THE EIGHTH JOURNEY — What Good Can Come From a Change of Heart?

]]>072e4ce8-ccc2-44e2-bedf-3078cef6ee06Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:07:57 GMT<p>Can one change of heart change a family, a community—even a nation?<br />In this Journey of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the remarkable story of Zacchaeus and what can happen when genuine change begins within one person. It's a story about character, responsibility, influence—and how a changed heart can affect far more people than we may ever realize.<br /><br />THE EIGHTH JOURNEY — What Good Can Come From a Change of Heart?</p>no00:14:59111What Good Can Come from a Change of Heart? The Eighth Journeyfull<![CDATA[Why Character Matters to Freedom - The Seventh Journey ]]>Why does character matter to freedom—and what happens when a society begins to lose it?

Freedom depends on more than laws, institutions, and government. It also depends on the character, integrity, responsibility, and self-control of the people who exercise it.

In The Seventh Journey of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the connection between personal character and a free society. Freedom carries responsibility, and the choices ordinary people make—in their families, workplaces, communities, and private lives—can strengthen or weaken the foundations upon which freedom rests.

In this episode, we examine why:
• Freedom and personal responsibility cannot easily be separated
• Character matters most when doing the right thing costs us something
• Integrity begins with decisions made when no one is watching
• Self-government requires more than laws—it requires self-control
• Strong character can influence families, communities, and ultimately a nation
• Preserving freedom begins closer to home than we sometimes realize
The question isn't simply, “What kind of country do we want?”
It's also: “What kind of people must we become to sustain it?”

]]>0d5cbc19-030f-49b6-9fb1-209121a92fa0Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:03:53 GMT<p>Why does character matter to freedom—and what happens when a society begins to lose it? <br /><br />Freedom depends on more than laws, institutions, and government. It also depends on the character, integrity, responsibility, and self-control of the people who exercise it.<br /><br />In The Seventh Journey of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the connection between personal character and a free society. Freedom carries responsibility, and the choices ordinary people make—in their families, workplaces, communities, and private lives—can strengthen or weaken the foundations upon which freedom rests.<br /><br />In this episode, we examine why:<br />• Freedom and personal responsibility cannot easily be separated<br />• Character matters most when doing the right thing costs us something<br />• Integrity begins with decisions made when no one is watching<br />• Self-government requires more than laws—it requires self-control<br />• Strong character can influence families, communities, and ultimately a nation<br />• Preserving freedom begins closer to home than we sometimes realize<br />The question isn't simply, “What kind of country do we want?”<br />It's also: “What kind of people must we become to sustain it?”</p>no00:10:33110Why Character Matters to Freedom - The Seventh Journey full<![CDATA[Your Character is Contagious The Sixth Journey - Part 2]]>Why does your character matter to the people around you—and how far can its influence really travel?

Character is contagious. Integrity, courage, responsibility, and self-control don't remain private qualities. The choices we make can influence our families, workplaces, communities—and ultimately the character of a nation.

In The Sixth Journey — Part 2 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores how character spreads from one person to another, and why seemingly small decisions can have consequences far beyond ourselves.

In this Journey, we explore:
• Why character is revealed through the choices we make
• How integrity influences the people around us
• Why doing the right thing can encourage others to do the same
• How personal responsibility strengthens families and communities
• Why self-government requires self-control
• How individual character can ultimately influence the character of a nation

]]>73684acd-a93c-4ef7-a631-341d8e778bd2Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:56:18 GMT<p>Why does your character matter to the people around you—and how far can its influence really travel?<br /><br />Character is contagious. Integrity, courage, responsibility, and self-control don't remain private qualities. The choices we make can influence our families, workplaces, communities—and ultimately the character of a nation.<br /><br />In The Sixth Journey — Part 2 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores how character spreads from one person to another, and why seemingly small decisions can have consequences far beyond ourselves.<br /><br />In this Journey, we explore:<br />• Why character is revealed through the choices we make<br />• How integrity influences the people around us<br />• Why doing the right thing can encourage others to do the same<br />• How personal responsibility strengthens families and communities<br />• Why self-government requires self-control<br />• How individual character can ultimately influence the character of a nation<br /><br /></p>no00:13:5619Your Character is Contagious The Sixth Journey - Part 2full<![CDATA[What Keeps America Free? The Sixth Journey - Part 1]]>Why does character matter to American freedom—and what happens when a nation begins to lose it?

America’s freedom depends on more than laws, elections, institutions, or government. It also depends on something government cannot manufacture: the character of its people.

In The Sixth Journey — Part 1 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the connection between personal character and a free society—and why integrity, responsibility, self-control, courage, and moral conviction matter to the future of freedom.

In this Journey, we explore:
• Why self-government requires self-control
• The connection between individual character and national freedom
• Why laws alone cannot preserve a free society
• How everyday choices strengthen—or weaken—the culture around us
• Why character must be developed before it is tested

]]>29be5eeb-d302-4bee-88ae-d06ee8c51502Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:37:54 GMT<p>Why does character matter to American freedom—and what happens when a nation begins to lose it?<br /><br />America’s freedom depends on more than laws, elections, institutions, or government. It also depends on something government cannot manufacture: the character of its people.<br /><br />In The Sixth Journey — Part 1 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the connection between personal character and a free society—and why integrity, responsibility, self-control, courage, and moral conviction matter to the future of freedom.<br /><br />In this Journey, we explore:<br />• Why self-government requires self-control<br />• The connection between individual character and national freedom<br />• Why laws alone cannot preserve a free society<br />• How everyday choices strengthen—or weaken—the culture around us<br />• Why character must be developed before it is tested</p>no00:14:1918What Keeps America Free? The Sixth Journey - Part 1full<![CDATA[Is Your Freedom a Right or a Permission? The Fifth Journey - Part 2]]>How can you tell the difference between genuine freedom and something that only looks like freedom?

Freedom isn't simply the ability to do what we want. Genuine freedom rests on rights, responsibility, and the ability to make choices without depending on someone else's permission.

In The Fifth Journey — Part 2 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden continues the examination of counterfeit freedom and asks an important question: Is your freedom a right—or merely a permission that can be taken away?

In this Journey, we explore:
• The difference between a right and a permission
• How to recognize genuine freedom
• Why personal responsibility is essential to remaining free
• The importance of constitutional protections for individual liberty
• What can happen when people exchange responsibility for promised security
• Why each generation has a responsibility to understand and preserve the freedoms it inherits

]]>b1d47464-c899-4f6a-b266-7d2aa19c442bThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:21:17 GMT<p>How can you tell the difference between genuine freedom and something that only looks like freedom?<br /><br />Freedom isn't simply the ability to do what we want. Genuine freedom rests on rights, responsibility, and the ability to make choices without depending on someone else's permission.<br /><br />In The Fifth Journey — Part 2 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden continues the examination of counterfeit freedom and asks an important question: Is your freedom a right—or merely a permission that can be taken away?<br /><br />In this Journey, we explore:<br />• The difference between a right and a permission<br />• How to recognize genuine freedom<br />• Why personal responsibility is essential to remaining free<br />• The importance of constitutional protections for individual liberty<br />• What can happen when people exchange responsibility for promised security<br />• Why each generation has a responsibility to understand and preserve the freedoms it inherits</p>no00:14:3917Is Your Freedom a Right or a Permission? The Fifth Journey - Part 2full<![CDATA[Is Your Freedom Real? The Fifth Journey - Part 1]]>What happens when the promise of security begins costing us our freedom?

Freedom is rarely lost all at once. More often, it is surrendered gradually—one compromise, one convenience, and one promise of greater security at a time.

In The Fifth Journey — Part 1 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the idea of counterfeit freedom: something that may look and feel like freedom while quietly replacing personal responsibility, independence, and individual liberty with dependence and control.

In this Journey, we explore:
• Why security and freedom are not always the same thing
• How freedom can be surrendered gradually rather than taken suddenly
• Why personal responsibility is essential to genuine freedom
• The danger of exchanging independence for promises of protection
• Why preserving freedom requires awareness, courage, and character

]]>c6a7b439-4e24-4adf-9304-14dacb26d425Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:12:52 GMT<p>What happens when the promise of security begins costing us our freedom?<br /><br />Freedom is rarely lost all at once. More often, it is surrendered gradually—one compromise, one convenience, and one promise of greater security at a time.<br /><br />In The Fifth Journey — Part 1 of From Truth to Freedom, Tony Holden explores the idea of counterfeit freedom: something that may look and feel like freedom while quietly replacing personal responsibility, independence, and individual liberty with dependence and control.<br /><br />In this Journey, we explore:<br />• Why security and freedom are not always the same thing<br />• How freedom can be surrendered gradually rather than taken suddenly<br />• Why personal responsibility is essential to genuine freedom<br />• The danger of exchanging independence for promises of protection<br />• Why preserving freedom requires awareness, courage, and character</p>no00:17:2216Is Your Freedom Real? The Fifth Journey - Part 1full<![CDATA[Responsibility Creates Freedom -The Fourth Journey]]>This Journey is taking a critical look at the responsibility of every person for their own freedom, and what we can do as individuals to enhance and secure our country's freedom.

]]>e7e6180a-9f12-4a71-a687-f610972dee0cThu, 01 Oct 2026 14:02:27 GMT<p>This Journey is taking a critical look at the responsibility of every person for their own freedom, and what we can do as individuals to enhance and secure our country's freedom.</p>no00:15:0315Responsibility Creates Freedom -The Fourth Journeyfull<![CDATA[What Does It Mean to Be Truly Free? -The Third Journey]]>This video podcast addresses a critical view of what it means to be truly free; free in our economics, our relationships, our spiritual life, and more. Also we take a look at how much we really need freedom and what we need to do to stay in truth and freedom.

]]>b94430ad-d922-40fc-8857-781b3de536b2Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:38:50 GMT<p>This video podcast addresses a critical view of what it means to be truly free; free in our economics, our relationships, our spiritual life, and more. Also we take a look at how much we really need freedom and what we need to do to stay in truth and freedom.</p>no00:14:0214What Does It Mean to Be Truly Free? -The Third Journeyfull<![CDATA[Winning the Battle for Your Mind The Second Journey - Part 2]]>This episode continues The Second Journey and explores what we need to do to guard our minds and win the battle for our minds and thoughts.

]]>e1377c0a-ad37-4dea-b580-c3bf749a6bedThu, 01 Oct 2026 00:33:09 GMT<p>This episode continues The Second Journey and explores what we need to do to guard our minds and win the battle for our minds and thoughts.</p>no00:20:1513Winning the Battle for Your Mind The Second Journey - Part 2full<![CDATA[The Battle for Your Mind The Second Journey– Part 1]]>This podcast talks about the importance of being aware of the influences in today's world, that start by competing for your time and attention.

]]>072e1314-3d3f-4769-9e2c-e43f2324cab8Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:57 GMT<p>This podcast talks about the importance of being aware of the influences in today's world, that start by competing for your time and attention.</p>no00:14:3712The Battle for Your Mind The Second Journey– Part 1full<![CDATA[Truth vs Comfort]]>This episode dives into the difference between truth and comfort, and helps us realize the difference and choose truth!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/Truth-vs-Comfort-e3door5635d1360-c5ee-4e71-9a2a-9710cd9a1bf6Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:58:03 GMT<p>This episode dives into the difference between truth and comfort, and helps us realize the difference and choose truth!</p> no00:03:3813Truth vs Comfortfull<![CDATA[The Races of Mankind]]>Why are people prejudice against one another when we are all part of the creation of God; and He said His creation was "very good."

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/The-Races-of-Mankind-e3etpav157edec3-a6a4-40d8-9a2e-902ac1c37f75Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:54:25 GMT<p>Why are people prejudice against one another when we are all part of the creation of God; and He said His creation was "very good."</p> no00:04:4616The Races of Mankindfull<![CDATA[The Second Journey: The Battle for Your Mind-Part 1]]>This episode explores the greatest challenge we all face- the battle for our minds.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/The-Second-Journey-The-Battle-for-Your-Mind-Part-1-e3mlbh2fb8e0d71-dbec-4521-bc82-129f6285a058Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:53:26 GMT<p>This episode explores the greatest challenge we all face- the battle for our minds.</p> no00:16:55113The Second Journey: The Battle for Your Mind-Part 1full<![CDATA[The Quiet Power Shaping Your Life: Your Thoughts]]>This episode addresses the power that your thoughts have in shaping the direction of your life, and how you can control your thoughts.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/The-Quiet-Power-Shaping-Your-Life-Your-Thoughts-e3jg6kt5a9f6b9b-c546-4f82-87a5-6e7b000b5595Sun, 17 May 2026 15:07:00 GMT<p>This episode addresses the power that your thoughts have in shaping the direction of your life, and how you can control your thoughts.</p> no00:03:42110The Quiet Power Shaping Your Life: Your Thoughtsfull<![CDATA[What do we mean by "TRUTH"?]]>Truth and Freedom-based insights in 3 minutes.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/What-do-we-mean-by-TRUTH-e3d07om7388ac66-6adc-4f8c-b68e-1047265db59bTue, 30 Dec 2025 20:54:55 GMT<p>Truth and Freedom-based insights in 3 minutes. </p> no00:02:4511What do we mean by "TRUTH"?full<![CDATA[Words and the Power of the Tongue]]>This episode explains how our words have power for good or ill among society. It reminds us to guard our words and "watch what we say" so that we best express ourselves while uplifting others.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/Words-and-the-Power-of-the-Tongue-e3fapile85507df-1dc3-434f-8d1d-4eb03bd9f11fThu, 19 Feb 2026 17:14:41 GMT<p>This episode explains how our words have power for good or ill among society. It reminds us to guard our words and "watch what we say" so that we best express ourselves while uplifting others. </p> no00:04:1117Words and the Power of the Tonguefull<![CDATA[From Truth to Freedom - Introduction to the Journey]]>This video is the introductory episode for "The Journey".

Listen in, I think you'll enjoy the direction we're headed. If you like, then please join us each Tuesday at 6:00am (EST) for a podcast unlike any you've experienced before!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/From-Truth-to-Freedom---Introduction-to-the-Journey-e3m3a8m1bf93c8d-dcf3-42c2-b983-85be54e089b9Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:21:12 GMT<p>This video is the introductory episode for "The Journey".</p><p>Listen in, I think you'll enjoy the direction we're headed. If you like, then please join us each Tuesday at 6:00am (EST) for a podcast unlike any you've experienced before!</p> no00:06:59111From Truth to Freedom - Introduction to the Journeyfull<![CDATA[The Reason Common Sense is So Rare]]>What should be "common" to everyone seems to be reserved for such a very few. Why is common sense so rare?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/The-Reason-Common-Sense-is-So-Rare-e3go8kp9a707b3a-b0a2-4cd5-a0a6-bcf5f1bd4299Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:51:40 GMT<p>What should be "common" to everyone seems to be reserved for such a very few. Why is common sense so rare?</p> no00:04:4318The Reason Common Sense is So Rarefull<![CDATA[WHY? The question all freedom loving Americans should ask, and legitimate media should report.]]>From Truth to Freedom is a platform for the dissemination of critical thinking about and discernment of truth and how that leads to a world of freedom and abundance for all.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/WHY--The-question-all-freedom-loving-Americans-should-ask--and-legitimate-media-should-report-e2m7rkg8af676b0-e83e-4056-9a70-4f1e3ec13d91Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:05:43 GMT<p>From Truth to Freedom is a platform for the dissemination of critical thinking about and discernment of truth and how that leads to a world of freedom and abundance for all.</p> no00:14:0011WHY? The question all freedom loving Americans should ask, and legitimate media should report.full<![CDATA[Are you a Lightcaster?]]>Do you share light with those with whom you interact? This episode considers the power of light over darkness, and how it has the potential to change the world, one interaction at a time!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/Are-you-a-Lightcaster-e3eatam5c594b96-2ace-41d0-8b65-5182521676e8Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:58:04 GMT<p>Do you share light with those with whom you interact? This episode considers the power of light over darkness, and how it has the potential to change the world, one interaction at a time!</p> no00:03:3514Are you a Lightcaster?full<![CDATA["Why truth feels so rare today"]]>From Truth to Freedom Microcast, where we offer you brief reflections on truth, clarity, and freedom; in a world full of noise; one episode at a time!


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/Why-truth-feels-so-rare-today-e3d3ik7444d1fcd-1e30-458d-b98c-5dedc3c04475Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:30:37 GMT<p>From Truth to Freedom Microcast, where we offer you brief reflections on truth, clarity, and freedom; in a world full of noise; one episode at a time! </p><p><br /></p> no00:02:3412"Why truth feels so rare today"full<![CDATA[The First Journey: The Power of One]]>This Journey explores the power that one person really has if directed in the right direction. This is a thought provoking episode, that will leave you contemplating your real power for good!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/The-First-Journey-The-Power-of-One-e3mcc0l7e9a1f80-7ce8-4bd8-8c1d-94ed51fb28caTue, 21 Jul 2026 19:20:27 GMT<p>This Journey explores the power that one person really has if directed in the right direction. This is a thought provoking episode, that will leave you contemplating your real power for good!</p> no00:16:43112The First Journey: The Power of Onefull<![CDATA[From Worry and Stress to Peace and Calm]]>There are lots of opportunities today to be really stressed and to worry about "stuff". This episode reveals the solution, taking you from worry and stress to peace and calm.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/From-Worry-and-Stress-to-Peace-and-Calm-e3huv48b3a96251-ec40-422c-a3de-3bcb048f6d90Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:12:00 GMT<p>There are lots of opportunities today to be really stressed and to worry about "stuff". This episode reveals the solution, taking you from worry and stress to peace and calm.</p> no00:04:1619From Worry and Stress to Peace and Calmfull<![CDATA[How to become a Lightcaster]]>This second episode on Lightcasters explains the importance of being one who sheds light and brightens up the world around us.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-holden/episodes/How-to-become-a-Lightcaster-e3eo1vkdd4dccda-62bd-4a9f-92bf-8a93540ee4d6Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:44:21 GMT<p>This second episode on Lightcasters explains the importance of being one who sheds light and brightens up the world around us.</p> no00:04:4615How to become a Lightcasterfull