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A Podcast by Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman
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Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Words stand for something, right? The words we use in our Christian faith used to be fairly clear cut, but over the last few years some definitions seem to have become somewhat murky: evangelism, preaching, and how Christian women biblically fit into that equation.
Resources:
Scriptures mentioned in this episode
Rock Your Role Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What’s in a name? The meaning and origin of “complementarianism” CBMW
The Beauty of Biblically Broad Complementarianism Kevin DeYoung
Good News! (The Gospel) A Word Fitly Spoken
More on our Website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
The Bible is supernatural. It is complete in itself and needs no other books or commentaries to supplement it. But how do we study it? One of the kindnesses God has shown us as unique people made in His image is that He hasn’t said there’s only one “right way” to spend time with Him in His Word. There are lots of “right ways,” and we're going to share those "hows."
Warning: there are a few wrong turns we want to help you avoid in your journey, so you're going to get some tips on steering clear of doctrinal danger as well.
Resources:
Naomi's Table Bible Studies for Women
Basic Training: Bible Studies and Sermons- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Bible Studies (also Bible reading plans)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
How to study the Bible for yourself: Inductive Method - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
When women's ministries abandon the Bible - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
Doing Discernment - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Jen Hatmaker teaches women to be "fierce," not holy - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
More on our Website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
In this second of two parts, Michelle and Amy go to Scripture to answer your questions in depth, including:
- Has Santa been involved in Christian tradition originally, or was he something recent or pagan?
- How risky is taking our families to Christmas Eve or Christmas Day services amid a pandemic?
- Is it safe to sing in church without a mask?
- Are there Scriptures that address conflict between believers in church when it comes to disagreements over COVID?
- How did the shepherds know where to go to find Jesus?
Resources:
Who was St. Nicholas, bishop of Myra? Britannica
Is It Wise to Sing Christmas Carols in Church This Year? - , TGC
COVID Update and Bible Q & A - John MacArthur
How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers - Amy and Michelle - AWFS Podcast
Church Leaders Who Cancel Christmas Services Are Clinging To Government Lies, Not Christ - The Federalist
Christmas Mythbusters- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
More on our Website. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
Tuesday Dec 15, 2020
In this first of two parts, Michelle and Amy go to Scripture to answer your questions in depth, including:
- Doesn’t Christmas have pagan roots? Should Christians really be celebrating it?
- Why is yoga and the enneagram wrong but the pagan roots of Christmas okay?
- Does Jeremiah 10:3-4 forbid us from having Christmas trees?
Resources:
Is Christmas Pagan?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Glad you Asked: Live from Cruciform Conference
Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical
Should we have a Christmas tree?- Got Questions
When Halloween Comes Knocking - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
A Very Merry Glad You Asked - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
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
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Are nativity scenes and Christmas pageants violating the second commandment? What about Advent observances and candle-lighting ceremonies? And why do we celebrate Christ's birth on December 25th anyway? These are all great questions sent to us by our listeners, so today Amy and Michelle dig into Scripture and church history to share the answers, in this throwback to a favorite "Glad You Asked" Christmas edition!
Resources:
Scriptures mentioned in this episode are linked in the resources below
How December 25 Became Christmas Biblical Archaeology Review
Nativity Scenes and the Second Commandment Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Unique Ways Christmas helps us Share the Gospel A Word Fitly Spoken
10 Ways to Share the Gospel During the Holidays Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: Merry “X-mas”? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What is Advent? Got Questions
Regulative vs. normative principle of worship—which viewpoint is correct? Got Questions
Christmas Mythbusters Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
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 with 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
What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving? - GotQuestions.org
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Whether we want to think about it or not, a lot of occult-like sorcery has crept into the visible church in recent years. Why would we want to talk about something that is so wicked and evil? Because A: God’s Word has a lot to say about it and warns His people to stay away from it, and B: Because Christians - or at least those professing to be Christians, are dabbling in it either knowingly or ignorantly.
Visit our website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Resources:
Occult – Sorcery - White Paper, Berean Research
New Age - White Paper, Berean Research
Angels, Demons, Spiritual Warfare - White Paper, Berean Research
Willow Creek’s “The Practice” blends New Age & Catholic mysticism
A Quantum Leap Into the Paranormal
The “Bethel Board”-Encounter God With This New Game
The occult practice of automatic writing
Leaving the NAR Church: Max’s story
Jesus Calling: Whitewashing the Red Flags - Video with Warren Smith
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
It’s a topic that seems to rear its ugly head every few years: blue language, foul language, cussing, cursing, swearing, potty mouth, bad words. We’re talking about profanity. What does the Bible have to say about it? Is it OK for Christians to use 4-letter words? And what about pastors using expletives in the pulpit? And on a related note, what about Christians using the name of God as an expression, as in “OMG?”
Resources:
Mike Riccardi's Facebook post on "skubalon"
Why is It Bad for Christians to Cuss? - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: When is OMG a 3C violation? - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Is it a sin to cuss / swear / curse? Got Questions
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
In this episode, Michelle and Amy take questions from a live audience of women attending the Cruciform 2020 Conference, in their "Glad You Asked" series. Here are the questions:
- I came from a New Apostolic Reformation church and now feel a disconnect between learning theology and feeling or experiencing God, and need advice.
- What do you say to a friend or loved one who is a female pastor?
- As a woman, how would you address discernment issues with your church?
- How do you address those who say they hear God personally outside of Scripture?
- Who is your favorite woman in the Bible?
- How does one find time to fit Bible study in a busy schedule?
- Is there a place in the Bible that says if you can't follow man's law, you can't follow God's law?
- Why it’s OK to participate in non-sinful parts of Halloween (like trick or treat or a church fair) but it’s not OK to do yoga?
Resources for this episode:
YouTube video of this episode, recorded at Cruciform Conference
What your church needs to know about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research
What is the New Apostolic Reformation - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
The Mailbag: How should I approach my church leaders about a false teacher they’re introducing? - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Searching for a new church? - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Nine Helps for Starting and Sticking to Daily Bible Study - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Women Preaching the Gospel? - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Christians and Yoga? - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research White Paper
My Response to "Holy Yoga" - Amy Spreeman
When Halloween Comes Knocking - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!