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Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Tuesday, November 3, is election day 2020 in the United States. We’ll not only be voting for President of the United States, but also for other local, state, and national leaders. Voting is a privilege, and, for U.S. citizens, a right. So, how should Christians vote? What are some of those biblical principles that should guide our voting? Michelle and Amy go to Scripture to encourage you to use your vote as a godly influence by voting according to biblical principles.
Resources:
Principles for Voting by R.C. Sproul
Does God expect Christians to vote? at Got Questions
A conservative Christian’s perspective on the election - Berean Research
Since God is totally sovereign over world leaders and events, why should we vote or be involved in politics? by John MacArthur
Christians and Politics: Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 by John MacArthur
Relatable with Allie Stuckey
The Mormon Moment: Can Christians Biblically Vote for a Mormon? (Depending on the candidates in your district, you may find the principles in this article from the 2012 Presidential election to be helpful.)
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Tuesday Oct 20, 2020
Did you know that October 31 is Reformation Day? It's a time when Christians recognize and even celebrate a huge, game-changing event in our history more than 500 years ago: Reformation Day commemorates the beginning of the Protestant Reformation. Yet many Christians today are unaware of this landmark incident in their heritage which birthed the Protestant church. In this episode, Michelle and Amy discuss the commemoration of one of the most important events since the closing of the canon of Scripture.
Resources:
The Mailbag: What is Reformation Day? - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What are the 95 Theses of Martin Luther? - Got Questions
Reformation 500: Can Roman Catholicism be Considered Christianity? - Berean Research
Protestant and Catholic: What’s the Difference? - Berean Research
The Five Solas of the Protestant Deformation - Berean Research
Free resources on Luther - Ligonier Ministries
Luther: The Life and Legacy of the German Reformer - Ligonier Ministries
Martin Luther (1953 movie)
Steve Lawson's books and sermons on various Reformers
Why We're Protestant by Nate Pickowicz
Luther: In Real Time (podcast)- Ligonier Ministries
Reformation articles and resources, October 26-30 - Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Halloween is a multi-billion dollar celebration marked by witches, ghosts and goblins, candy and parties.
Not all Christians take part in Halloween. Some have taken a step back to rethink this tradition, and they have changed how they look at Halloween. Others say they honor God through Halloween by making it a Christian outreach -- a time to share the Gospel with the lost. Still other Christians say we have the freedom in Christ to dress up in costumes, attend secular or church-based festivals, and take their children trick-or-treating. In this episode, Michelle and Amy take a look at where these traditions come from and what the Bible has to say about Christians and Halloween.
Resources:
- Should Christians Participate in Halloween? 7 Scriptures to Consider – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
- Christians and Halloween: Where do you land? - Berean Research
- Occult – Sorcery - Berean Research White Paper
- Christians and Halloween – A History – Amy Spreeman Archives
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Entitlement is the belief that we are deserving of privileges or special treatment, either from God or from the world around us. It says “you owe me,” and a growing number of people are having tantrums when they perceive that other people are standing in the way or blocking whatever they think is rightfully theirs. Do we think we deserve the so-called normal that we had before 2020? Do we expect that things will settle down anytime soon? Hold on to those expectations loosely, because today we are talking about how this new normal of entitlement in our culture is creeping into the Christian mentality.
Resources:
Marriage: It’s My Pity Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To ~ 7 Ways to Take Your Focus Off Yourself and Put it Back on Christ- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Ten: Lesson 12 (Bible study on the 10 Commandments. Lesson 12 is on coveting)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What does the Bible say about covetousness?- Got Questions
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
We're reunited! In this episode, Amy joins Michelle once again to open up about God's healing, hurricanes and some upcoming events where we hope you can join us in person!
Resources:
Michelle's Speaking Engagements (Includes Oklahoma, Cruciform, Montana, and California)
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
I don't think anybody's particularly thrilled with the way things are going in 2020, but God is still at work blessing His people. Let's be thankful for that!
What is something GOOD that God has done for you in 2020? How has He blessed you and your family? Listen in and be encouraged as our listeners share some of the amazing things God has been doing in their lives. For some, 2020 has been the best year of their lives!
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
While Amy's recovering from surgery, Michelle goes solo with your favorite recurring feature here on A Word Fitly Spoken - Glad You Asked! In this episode, Michelle answers these questions:
• Should a woman who's a new convert admin and teach Scripture in a co-ed Facebook group?
• How can a Christian wife submit to her husband when he doesn't want her to go to church?
• Isn't Beth Moore an OK teacher as long as she doesn't overtly teach against the person and work of Christ?
• What is prayer walking? Is it mysticism?
Resources:
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit (1 Timothy 2:11-12)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Are John MacArthur and Grace Community Church sinning by gathering?- A Word Fitly Spoken
Living Proof You Should Follow Beth No Moore- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What is prayer walking? Is it biblical to go on a prayer walk?- Got Questions
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
A lot of Christians have been watching the unfolding news headlines of what is happening in California and Pastor John MacArthur's Grace Community Church (GCC). Many are asking some great questions, like, are John MacArthur, the elders of GCC, and the members of GCC sinning by meeting indoors in person, and thereby disobeying the governor’s order? Why couldn't they just try to meet in other ways? And what about the lawsuit that GCC is bringing against the state of California? Is that biblical? Michelle and Amy discuss what the Bible has to say about this topic.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
It's our 50th episode! Thanks so much for listening!
Today: Does God care for His people in supernatural ways? Yes indeed, and it's called Divine Providence.
Providence is a word that comes from Provide, or provision. God does provide for His people in ways we sometimes don’t recognize. But when we do see it, it’s an amazing thing and one that fills us with awe and wonder as we realize just how much He cares for us. Amy and Michelle head to Scripture for some amazing verses on how God has done this from the beginning of time.
What is divine providence?- Got Questions
The Creator Provides- John MacArthur
Providence- R.C. Sproul
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
What is worship? The Bible tells us it is so much more than simply singing God's praises, but singing is part of how we worship.Worshiping God is the essence of our Christian life. To worship is to show reverence and adoration for a Holy God. The meaning of the New Testament Greek word most often translated “worship” (proskuneo) is “to fall down before” or “bow down before.” WHY do we worship? Amy and Michelle dig into Scripture for answers to the why and how of worship.
Worship Gone Wrong, Worship Gone Right- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Way We Wor(ship)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
God’s Not Like “Whatever, Dude,” About The Way He’s Approached in Worship- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Heresy Hiding in Plain Sight: Examining the Theology in Hillsong's Praise Songs - Pirate Gang with Amy Spreeman
Popular Christian music groups teaching heresy? Berean Research
The Missing Elements of Modern Worship Berean Research