In this third and final installment of our series on Modesty, we take on two of the most common questions we've received on the topic:
I you missed Parts 1 and 2, here they are:
Resources:
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In Part Two of our three-part series on the topic of modesty, three questions you might be asking: Does biblical modesty come with "rules," like skirt height? How should moms and dads go about teaching modesty to their children? And what do you say in situations at your church where a sister in the Lord is not dressing modestly? Michelle and Amy seek the wisdom of Scripture to provide practical applications. Don't forget to check out Part 1.
Resources:
The Mailbag: Is It OK for Christian Women to Wear Bikinis?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: Should Christian Women Cover Up While Breastfeeding?-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Modli (modest swimwear)
Sister...Show Mercy!- Pyromaniacs
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken.
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When it comes to modesty and the Bible, we often want "rules" and easy steps to follow. While the world gives us catalogs and commercials and fashion magazines, the Bible gives us general principles about subjective issues that we must wisely apply in our cultural context as we seek to please Him.This is the first in our three-part series on Modesty.
Resources:
What does it mean to dress modestly?- Got Questions?
What does the Bible have to say about lust?-Got Questions?
Feminism, modesty and the bikini - Naomi's Table
Deplorable Decorum? - Naomi's Table
How much pornography are Americans consuming? The Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture
The Mailbag: Is lust a sin for women, too?- Michelle Lesley - Discipleship for Christian Women
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken.Life
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What is the difference between God's miracles and mysticism? Amy and Michelle discuss a growing trend in the church that borrows mystical elements from Buddhism and Hinduism and melds or syncretizes them into Christian practices. Mysticism in the church is as old as the church itself, and has been rightly called out over the centuries as unbiblical. But it is a trend in our time as many Christians are now bringing in these practices and normalizing them.
Sadly, a lot of it comes through the church doors from women, bringing in teachings into women's ministries on Reiki, chakras, crystals, magic energy oils, yoga, karma, energy fields, and even Ouija boards and tarot cards.
Resources:
What is the New Age? A White Paper Amy Spreeman, Berean Research
Occult – Sorcery: White Paper Berean Research
Christians Mystically Encountering God Berean Research
"Christian" Tarot Cards and Fortune Telling - Fighting for the Faith, YouTube video
The Spiritual Formation Movement - Berean Research
The Interface of Medieval Mysticism and Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Berean Research
Mysticism: Its Origin and Impact on Contemporary Christian Thought Berean Research
Books and articles by former New Agers:
More on our website.
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We've combined our two-part report on how to discern the teachings of Beth Moore into one podcast episode, and all of the resource material for additional research is included in the links below. Beth Moore is easily the world’s best known women’s Bible study author and teacher in the world, and has been teaching since 1985 and draws in millions of followers. Many of you have been or are in churches where her teachings are a huge part of your women’s ministry. We'll look at her own words, compare them with Scripture and help you discern.
Discerning The False Teachers is a series of podcast episodes discussing false teachers in the modern church, particularly some of the more popular women’s teachers, speakers and authors.
Resources:
Bye-Bye Beth: What Beth Moore’s Split with the SBC Means- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Beth Moore Announces She's Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention-The End Time: Elizabeth Prata
Living Proof You Should Follow Beth (No) Moore– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Discerning False Teachers: Joyce Meyer– A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Women Preaching? – A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Has Beth Moore only recently drifted, or has she always been false? – The End Time: Elizabeth Prata
Listen carefully to what she is saying in this video… – The End Time: Elizabeth Prata
An Open Letter to Beth Moore- Timeline of Events – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
When women’s ministries abandon the Bible – Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman
On capturing weak women– Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman
Words with Friends – Pirate Christian/Berean Examiner: Amy Spreeman
When seemingly solid pastors fail to protect women – Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman
Leaving the NAR Church: Elaine’s story – Berean Research
Good News! (The Gospel) A Word Fitly Spoken
After Thought Podcast Guest Appearance Part 1, Part 2: The Open Letter to Beth Moore
The Rapp Report Podcast Guest Appearance: The Open Letter to Beth Moore and Complementarianism– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: What did you think of Beth Moore’s “A Letter to My Brothers”? – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mother of All Rebellions: Having a Woman Preach on Mother’s Day– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Critiques of Beth Moore (long version) by Elizabeth Prata
Critiques of Beth Moore (newest) by Elizabeth Prata
Articles on Beth Moore by Elizabeth Prata
Why Your Pastor Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore and Why the SBC Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore by Josh Buice
The Beth Moore Cornucopia of False Doctrine, Mysticism, and Impassioned Frenzy by Steven Kozar
Beth Moore at Fighting for the Faith
The Fundamental Problem of Beth Moore at Voice of Reason Radio
Critical Race Theory video series (links to parts 1-6)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
More on our Website, A Word Fitly Spoken.Life.
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What do we do when our loved ones get caught up in the snare of unbiblical teachings? Should we say something?
And if so, how do we approach them in love? In this episode, Amy and Michelle discuss how to have those difficult “Words with Friends."
Resources
Scriptures mentioned in this episode
Words With Friends - Berean Examiner, Pirate Christian Radio
Clinging to the Golden Calf: 7 Godly Responses When Someone Says You’re Following a False Teacher Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Discernment: A Spiritual Battle, Not a Logical One Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Discernment: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Popular False Teachers and Unbiblical Trends Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What does it mean to contend for the faith? Got Questions
How to Contend for the Faith Grace To You
More on our website, AWordFitlySpoken.Life.
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What does God's Word say about the issues facing Christians today? Glad You Asked! In this episode our listeners want to know:
Plus, how to properly dispose of books by heretical false teachers. Enjoy and share!
Resources:
Basic Training: The Bible is Sufficient- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Sufficiency of Scripture - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
Critical Race Theory video series- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
“Where is it written that God doesn’t speak audibly anymore?” - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
What could be wrong with learning to “hear God’s voice”? - Berean Research
How Does God Speak to Me Today? - Tim Challis
Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
4 Things You Need to Understand About Christian Persecution- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
MORE RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE: A Word Fitly Spoken
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Persecution is ugly. Canadian Pastor James Coates has been imprisoned for breaking the covid-19 "law," and has now been denied bail. His crime? Holding church services and being faithful to the Lord. The GraceLife Church pastor's trial will be in early May, and until then he will not be able to see his wife Erin or their young boys.
It's a heartbreaking story. Michelle and Amy asked our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram followers to send in their prayers and words of encouragement for the Coates family and for GraceLife, and we're sharing this podcast with them, their church, and all of our listeners.
Resources:
Canadian Pastor Jailed Over Covid-19 Violations
Erin Coates’ Instagram (@erincoates80)
Romans 13 and James Coates with Justin Peters - YouTube
4 Things You Need to Understand about Christian Persecution - Michelle Lesley
More on our website. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Did you know that the nine "types" in the enneagram actually came from an occultist and his "spirit guide?" The popularity of the enneagram teachings in mainline and mega churches has exploded in the past year as more celebrity preachers are giving this unbiblical trend a green light.
Amy and Michelle sat down with our special guest, Marcia Montenegro, co-author of the book, Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret.
Marcia once was steeped in Eastern spirituality and the New Age and was heavily involved --even seen as an expert --in Astrology. God in His mercy saved her out of all of that and her testimony is a must-read. You can find that on her website, Christian Answers for the New Age.
Resources:
Richard Rohr and the Enneagram Secret - Book Website: Marcia Montenegro
Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical- A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Christian Answers For the New Age - Marcia's Facebook page
Enneagram articles Berean Research
More on our website. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
It hurts the entire Body of Christ when leaders fail. It can feel like a gut punch. The investigative report from Ravi Zacharias International Ministries has concluded, and it's worse than anyone could imagine. Amy and Michelle discuss the lessons learned from evangelical news stories of leaders caught in sin. Much more than a cautionary "what not to do," these heartbreaking events can teach us about Scripture, about God, and about how we can walk worthy in our own lives.
Resources
Ravi Zacharias Responds to Sexting Allegations, Credentials Critique
Apprising Ministries - Ravi Zacharias - 2012 Ken Silva
On Discerning Ravi Zacharias: It’s time to say what needs to be said
The Mistake We Made With Ravi - Ray Comfort
Dis. Grace: Responding Biblically to Church Scandal- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
It's Time for Sound Leaders to Talk About Abuse- A Word Fitly Spoken
From Victimhood to Victory: Biblically Helping Abused Women Heal- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
More info about this podcast on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken.
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