A Word Fitly Spoken

Our idols aren't cute; they're demonic

You might not bow down to golden statues of God, but we've all magnified things in our lives that eclipse our love for the Lord. We know it's wrong, but our hearts are prone to wander. Today Amy and Michelle tackle the tough subject of idolatry. Not only for us individually, but for churches, collectively.

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Glad you asked, Part II

If I leave my church for doctrinal reasons, is it gossip to tell my church friends why? What’s the difference between the true sin of oppression and claims of social injustice? These are just some of the questions we get from listeners, so Michelle and Amy turn to Scripture for answers. Be sure to listen to Glad You Asked, Part I.

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Saved? How Kanye tell?

How can we discern whether or not someone is really saved? It  can be hard to tell with someone we don't know, like a celebrity, but even with people we know personally - family members, friends, co-workers - is there really any way to know for sure? Michelle and Amy explore what the Bible says in light of true and false conversions, and why it matters.

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Glad You Asked!

What's a "soft" Complementarian? Is it wrong to have youth pastors or worship pastors since neither of them are specifically mentioned in the Bible? Should I serve in ministry with someone who teaches Spiritual Formation? We're digging into our mailbag, and into Scripture to see what God's Word has to say about these great questions.

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Social Justice is a Liar

Amy and Michelle show you through Scripture that Social Justice is not only NOT part of the Gospel. It is a serious hindrance to the Gospel. It actually sabotages the truth of God’s Word, and it uses God’s Word to do it. Resources:

How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

What’s the right and biblical way to speak up when false teachers or false doctrine impacts your church? Michelle and Amy discuss how to talk to your church leaders about false teachers. Resources

Words with Friends: How to Contend with loved ones

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 “Words with Friends." Resources

"Doing Discernment"

How do we know if a teacher, conference speaker or book author is biblically safe? The best way to guard yourself against falsehood and false teachers is to know the truth. Michelle and Amy offer some practical tips on "doing discernment." Resources

The Fruit of True Repentance

What is true repentance? In the Bible, a tax collector named Zacchaeus encountered Christ and immediately repented for stealing. What does repentance look like in the lives of believers today? It should look no different than in Zacchaeus' life! Resources

Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical

It’s all over social media; everybody’s talking about it, and some churches are even teaching classes on using it. The Enneagram is the latest “shiny new thing” to hit evangelicalism, but is it just a harmless personality test, or is there a more sinister side to this popular fad?
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