January 13, 2022
It's another interesting episode of “Glad You Asked,” a chance for you to ask us questions about where we stand on theological issues. Amy and Michelle believe the Bible - what God’s true, breathed-out Word says - trumps any opinions we may have!
In this episode we cover:
- How should a christian wife respond when her husband abandons her?
- What is biblical femininity (not womanhood)?
- How can new Christians be equipped to train up their children?
- What to do when church members block you on social media?
- If a church’s worship team leads in songs from Bethel or Hillsong, etc., is that grounds for looking for a different church?
- I was recently diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. Is this just sin?
Resources:
https://michellelesley.com/biblical-counseling-resources/
https://michellelesley.com/searching-for-a-new-church/
How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers
![Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner]()
December 21, 2021
How should a Christian relate to someone in their lives who is obviously living in sexual sin, without appearing to condone this marriage? Thankfully, God does not leave us without answers. As with every other issue in life, our thinking, our words, and our actions must be shaped by and in submission to the authority of Scripture. Not public opinion. Not political agendas. Not our own personal feelings, opinions, and experiences. Scripture.
Resources:
Such were some of you: Ruth’s story – Naomi’s Table interview 2015
Is it possible to be a gay Christian? – Got Questions
If homosexuality is a sin, why didn’t Jesus ever mention it?– Got Questions
Matthew Vines quietly holds private meetings with Christian leaders– Berean Research
Matthew Vines trains churchgoers to transform their churches to be inclusive – Berean Research
Pastor Voddie Baucham on Homosexuality and Transgenderism – Video
Show notes and links on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/christmas-dinner-with-the-sexual-sinner/
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
December 18, 2021
What is Christian liberty? On many issues, the Bible is crystal clear with no room for debate. Those are “thus saith the Lord” kinds of things. On other issues, the Bible gives us room for differing interpretations. And sometimes the Bible is virtually silent on decisions we face in our lives, and we have to use godly wisdom and draw from biblical principles to inform our consciences and prayerfully make the most God-honoring decisions we can. Michelle and Amy explore what Scripture has to say about Christian liberty.
Resources:
Have You Been Dealt the Pharisee Card?
That's Enough! The Sufficiency of Scripture
What is the meaning of adiaphora?- Got Questions
The Mailbag: Halloween vs. Yoga- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Is Christmas Pagan?-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/christian-liberty/
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
![Santa Pause with Justin Peters]()
December 8, 2021
What do we tell our children about Santa Claus? Our special guest is Justin Peters, an expository teacher, author, minister, and husband to wife, Kathy. Justin's book and video, "Santa Pause" reveals a dark and even demonic history through the ages of this carnal Christian character, and in our present time he is celebrated as a kindly and omnipresent/omniscient old man who generously gives gifts - if you are morally good, that is. Justin shares his thoughts on the effects of lying to our children, and where Christian liberty may or may not play a part in our Christmas traditions.
Resources:
Justin Peters' books and resources
Santa Pause (video)- Justin Peters
Santa Watched My Video, and He Called Me!- Justin Peters
A Review of Justin Peters' Do Not Hinder Them- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Marks of a Godly Husband- Justin Peters
What should we tell our kids (and grandkids) about Santa Claus?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
My kid knows the truth about Santa. What if he tells his friends who don’t?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken (https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/santa-pause-with-justin-peters/)
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
November 22, 2021
Do you have a theology that includes thanksgiving all year long? Even in the worst circumstances or the direst of situations?
God wants His people to be thankful to Him, not just because He deserves our thanks, but because it is good for us to be thankful. It helps us fix our eyes on all He has done for us - from the greatest gift of all, giving His precious Son to save us from our sins.
Michelle and Amy wish you a Thanksgiving filled with gratitude and kindness. We are thankful for each and every one of you!
Resources:
Thanks and Thanksgiving Articles- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
![Twisted Complementarianism]()
November 17, 2021
If you aren’t familiar with the term “complementarianism,” it simply means “the biblical roles of men and women in the home and in the church.” It's also a term that has been twisted into something else. Complementarians like Michelle and Amy believe men and women are both made in the image of God, and equal in value to Him. However, we have some wonderful, ingenious differences in the way God wired and equipped us. We also have different roles in the home - the husband is responsible for leading, and the wife is responsible for being his helper and submitting to his leadership. In the church, it is the responsibility of biblically qualified men to serve as pastors, elders, and deacons, to preach and teach the Scriptures to men and any co-ed adult groups, and to fulfill positions of authority over men and co-ed adult groups.
Resources:
Speaking - (Have Amy & Michelle speak at your next women's event!)
Rosa's Facebook post
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Rock Your Role FAQs- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Feminism: A Reversal of Biblical Standards - Naomi's Table
Counter Arguments to Egalitarianism- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken (https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/twisted-complementarianism/)
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
![That‘s Enough! The Sufficiency of Scripture]()
November 9, 2021
Have you ever thought God was talking to you in your mind? Maybe a friend has said, “God told me such and such,” or “God showed me something” in a dream or a vision. Does God speak to people audibly today like He spoke to Moses, the prophets, and a few others in Scripture?
All of those ways people think God is speaking to them are called “extra-biblical revelation” - things that God is supposedly revealing to them outside the pages of the Bible. But as Michelle and Amy share what God Himself tells us - in the Bible - that He communicates with Christians through His sufficient written Word.
Resources:
Basic Training: The Bible Is Sufficient- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Sufficiency of Scripture - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
Social Justice is an Attack on the Sufficiency of Scripture - Berean Research
What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture?- Got Questions
(Tran)Script
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
