A Word Filty Spoken: Recent Episodes
A Word Fitly Spoken
This week, in our last episode before summer hiatus, we’re coming to you “off the cuff”. We’re wrapping up our sixth year of podcasting discussing our favorite episodes from the ’24-’25 season, what we’ve been up to this year, and what we’re looking forward to this summer. Lord willing, we’ll be back in the fall […]
As Christian women, we want to be godly wives and have marriages that are centered around Christ and His Word, and today we’re going to look at ten steps we can take -before and during marriage- to help make that happen. And we want to encourage all of our listeners, whether you’re married or not, […]
Have you ever heard the term New Apostolic Reformation or NAR? Over the last 20 years or so, it has become the predominant form of false doctrine in Protestant American evangelicalism, and you’ve probably encountered it in some way, even if you don’t know what it’s called. Today, we’re taking a look at the NAR’s […]
Happy Mother’s Day! Today, we’re talking with our friend, Julie McEntee about being a boy mom. As a homeschooling mom of five boys, Julie has lots of great wisdom to offer – from outdoors and fresh air, to Dad’s involvement, to how to keep those active boys fed! No matter your age or stage of […]
In this episode we shine a light on a movement in the Church that is taking people’s eyes off of Christ – a dangerous theology: Progressive Christianity. This apostate ideology is the hardest in which to reach people with the Truth of the gospel. Progressive Christianity are two opposite words that really don’t belong together […]
Do you ever find it challenging to stand on the truth of Scripture, especially as it relates to sexual purity? From cohabitation to adultery to transexual ideology, this world makes it tough to hold to and even to talk about biblical sexual mores. Sometimes, we can even be tempted to compromise on what the Bible […]
We had a wonderful time speaking at the Answers in Genesis Answers for Women conference with some amazing sisters in Christ at the Ark Encounter. While there we had the pleasure of interviewing fellow speaker and new friend Angela Mitchell of Raising Apologists, on culture, discernment, and apologetics issues galore! Listen in!
We had a wonderful time speaking at the Answers in Genesis Answers for Women conference with some wonderful sisters in Christ at the Ark Encounter. While there we had the pleasure of interviewing fellow speaker and our friend Doreen Virtue on deliverance ministry and New Age deception. Listen in!
Welcome to part 3 – our final episode in this series on how to “do church”! In parts 1 &2, we discussed and explored lots of aspects of church culture, from how to dress, to how to act, to how talk the talk! Today, we’re hearing from you! You sent in lots of great questions […]
Welcome to part 2! In this series, we’re exploring and discussing church culture. Today, we’re talking about about issues of church etiquette and decorum, including… How to dress for church Is breastfeeding in church OK? How to conduct yourself in the worship service and Sunday School so as not to be a distraction. We’re also tackling […]
Today, we’re embarking on a three part series on “doing church,” so to speak. It’s not so much about theology, it’s more about church culture. For those who weren’t raised in church and became Christians as adults, walking into church for the first time can be unfamiliar and daunting. But even if you were raised […]
Today we’re going to be looking at a recently released study that sheds some light on the wild and wacky ways people worship and the worldview they hold – especially professing Christians. How would you have answered the questions in this survey, and how should we, as doctrinally sound Christians, respond in light of the […]
Welcome to another episode of Glad You Asked! Listeners, you sent in some fantastic questions and we’re excited to answer them! Navigating a woke workplace Kristi McLelland Biblical definition of a false teacher “Stories of the Bible” When your pastor recommends a heretical book Lesbian couple at church Advice for single women Michael Heiser
Every now and then, we like to throw caution to the wind and bring you a totally unscripted episode and just chat. Some of the topics in today’s Off the Cuff episode include: Biblically ordering your priorities in life Drama on X and valuing real life friendships over online relationships IVF and the President’s executive […]
Today we are taking on a tough topic that has been in the news for the past year and recently came to a very sad conclusion – sexual abuse at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City (IHOP-KC) – and the devastating results are worse than anyone could have thought. We’ll give you some […]
Today we’re going to “talk back” to an online event called Gather25, created by IF:Gathering’s own Jennie Allen. Why? To warn you about it so you can warn your church and your loved ones away from it, because it’s coming up very quickly: February 28 – March 1. It’s an event you’ll definitely want to […]
Why do we often look up to Christian celebrities instead of anonymous servants? And why, when we think about finding a place of service in the local church, do we usually gravitate toward positions that will put us in the spotlight and give us recognition, rather than gravitating toward anonymous, thankless jobs? Today we’re looking […]
Amy Spreeman recently sat down with our good friend Dave Jenkins on his podcast called Contending for the Word to talk about the marks of theological liberalism, or as it’s more commonly known, “Progressive Christianity.” What do Christians need to know about this movement seeping into many churches, and how can we contend for the […]
Cessationism has to do with whether all of the spiritual gifts given by God to Believers that we read about in the New Testament are for Christians today. It is a controversial topic for a lot of people. Many of you may be familiar with the 2023 documentary film, Cessationist, and today we’re excited to […]
Recently, there have been two glaring instances of theologically conservative, Reformed Christians welcoming in false teachers, introducing them to their audiences, and, by doing so, essentially giving them their seal of approval. And they’re not the only ones. This kind of thing happens all the time with high profile Christians, parachurch ministries, and churches. We’ll […]
Should Abigail have submitted to Nabal? Should you submit to your husband if he tells you to wear a red dress every day? Women are to submit to our husbands, but what about husbands loving and honoring their wives? Listen in as we discuss biblical submission and honor in the Christian marriage.
It’s another episode of The Pew! Not The View, The Pew! All of the joy, none of the Behar. It’s our view from the church pew on some important issues in evangelicalism. There’s a lot happening out there in the visible church, and we’ve got some interesting stories coming your way today! That’s why we […]
Welcome to another episode of Talk Back! Today we’re tackling an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast called: “How Men and Women Must Labor Together for the Good of the Church”. It’s a panel discussion featuring Collin Hansen, the editor in chief of The Gospel Coalition, and Jen Wilkin. Join us as we “talk back” […]
Welcome to another episode of Glad You Asked! In this episode, we’re answering questions about… ∙Spiritual gifts ∙Women’s ministry, book clubs, and Bible study ∙Pentatonix ∙Hymnology resources ∙Modesty ∙Virtual vs. in person Bible study ∙What to do in church when a song from a heretical source is sung ∙Navigating technology Christianly ∙Having a relationship with […]
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 […]
Welcome to another “What Would You Do?” episode! Recently, we asked you listeners to send in scenarios for the show, and you sent in some great ones! What would you do if you were at an ecumenical event and unbiblical things started happening? What would you do if your puppy’s barking made your neighbor mad? […]
Every once in a while Amy and Michelle share a much-needed discernment conversation we think would edify you in your walk with Christ. Amy recently sat down with our good friend Dave Jenkins on his podcast called Contending for the Word to talk about 5 reasons why your church should not be bringing in worship […]
No matter where you live, these winter months remind us that preparing for whatever comes our way in the freezing months ahead is a good thing. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in preparedness that it can become an idol. We have a God whose plans, whose providence, whose will is not going to […]
In this episode we are covering a very important discernment discussion on a popular couple who is deceiving so many people around the world. Their names are John and Lisa Bevere, and my co-host Michelle Lesley recently sat down with our good friend Dave Jenkins on his podcast called Contending for the Word to talk […]
If you thought we were going to be talking about the Doctrines of Grace, we’re sorry to disappoint you, but that’s not the kind of election and choosing we’re going to be discussing today. With the 2024 Presidential election just days away, we’re going to talk about the freedom we have in America to choose […]
If you’re a faithful listener to A Word Fitly Spoken, you’ve probably heard us say that churches shouldn’t use music from Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation for their worship services. But do you understand why? Today, we’d like to give you some information that will help you – and hopefully, your pastors – understand.
Recently, Michelle was a guest on The Plumb Line radio show with Jay Rudolph, where they talked about prayer, false doctrine about prayer, and what the Bible really teaches. Listen in! Resources: The Plumb Line Radio Show with Jay Rudolph Guest Appearance – The Plumb Line Radio Show– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women All About […]
Welcome to the final episode of our 3 part series on Dying, Death, and Funerals. Death is a subject most people usually try to avoid, but, as Christians, we want to be sure we’re thinking biblically about it, and that we keep our focus on our hope in Christ. Today, our final episode is a […]
Today, we’re pausing from our 3 episode series, “Dying, Death, and Funerals” to address another sad topic: What happens when a pastor falls into sin? What does it mean? What is the biblical way to respond? Lets’ go to Scripture and find out.
Welcome to part 2 of our 3 part series on Dying, Death, and Funerals. Death can be a scary, painful thing, but it’s our desire that this series will remind you of the hope we have in Christ. Today, we’re going to talk about how to handle some of the practicalities of death and funerals, […]
Today, we’re embarking on a 3 episode series talking about a subject a lot of people don’t like to talk about: death. It’s sad, it can be scary and physically painful, and it’s permanent, but it’s important for Christians to have a biblical perspective on death. In part 1, we’re going to look at what […]
It’s been a half decade since we aired our very first podcast episode, and today, more than 200 episodes later, we’re reflecting on what we’ve learned and which episodes have meant the most to us. We’ve narrowed those favorite episodes down to five apiece, and we’re going to share a little bit about each one […]
We are excited to start a whole new season of our podcast! After taking a few months off over the summer to rest and refocus, Michelle and Amy share what they’ve been up to since we last gathered. As for what’s ahead, we’re rolling up our sleeves to create new episodes featuring Bible-based views of […]
Ready for a new season of A Word Fitly Spoken? We’ve got a little “appetizer” for you as we work hard behind the scenes to “cook up” some brand new episodes. Over the summer, Michelle was a guest on the Contending for the Word podcast with Dave Jenkins. Listen in as they discuss some issues […]
Amy and Michelle wrap up this season of a Word Fitly Spoken by sharing some personal thoughts we hope will edify you in your walk with Jesus. We’ve both been navigating some seasons in our life that we thought we’d share, and how we’ve been going to God’s Word to share what Scripture has to […]
The topic of today’s Glad You Asked episode is The Chosen. In 2021, we ran a three episode series reviewing seasons 1 and 2 of The Chosen, and we thought it was time for a little update. We’ve answered lots of questions about The Chosen on our show in the last few years, and so […]
The topic of today’s Glad You Asked episode is The Chosen. In 2021, we ran a three episode series reviewing seasons 1 and 2 of The Chosen, and we thought it was time for a little update. We’ve answered lots of questions about The Chosen on our show in the last few years, and so […]
What is holiness, and what can the Bible teach us about how to walk out holiness in our day to day lives? In this episode, we’ll be taking a look at several “sisters from Scripture” who have set a good example of various aspects of holiness for us. We want to be sure that we’re […]
We see these pseudo-Christian events and movements all the time: Asbury, Bethel, the Enneagram, IF:Gathering, ReVoice… and on and on it goes. And many of the same Scriptures are trotted out and twisted mercilessly to defend them. These Scriptures and principles could be applied to a number of things past and present, and they will […]
We see these pseudo-Christian events and movements all the time: Asbury, Bethel, the Enneagram, IF:Gathering, ReVoice… and on and on it goes. And many of the same Scriptures are trotted out and twisted mercilessly to defend them. These Scriptures and principles could be applied to a number of things past and present, and they will […]
Amy and Michelle are covering a topic that’s a little sensitive – pornography – and even though we’re not going to be graphic in any way, this episode might be one you’d rather listen to without the kids around.
It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions in part 2 of this two part Glad You Asked addressing questions of discernment. Help! The speaker for our women’s conference works for TGC. Bringing The Chosen into the church? My friend says her favorite false teacher “loves Jesus” as […]
It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions in this two part Glad You Asked addressing questions of discernment. In Part 1, we kick things off by looking at some of the Scriptures that deal with discernment, then it’s on to your questions! What is the gift […]
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, if you prefer, is upon us. It’s all about the resurrection of Christ from the dead. But, as you know, there’s no resurrection without a crucifixion. Jesus had to lay down His life before He could take it up again. And that’s what we’re talking about in this episode as we […]
Welcome to part 3 of our 3-part series on growing older. We asked you to send us your comments and feedback on parts 1 and 2, and you graciously took the time to share your thoughts with us so we could share your wisdom and insight with all of our listeners tonight in part 3. […]
Welcome to part 2 of our 3-part series on growing older. There’s all kinds of advice out there for how to be a godly wife and how to raise your children. But rarely do you hear anything about how becoming a widow changes your life and your identity, or how much it will change your […]
Tonight begins a three part series on a topic that, unfortunately, isn’t talked about very much in the church: aging. What it’s like to grow older as a godly woman. Tonight, in part 1, we’re going to take a look at what Scripture says about aging. What does Scripture tell us to think about aging […]
This week, we’ve got a new feature for you that we’ll hope you’ll love as much as our other features. We’re calling this one Potluck. And on these episodes, we’re going to cover biblical mini-topics that aren’t really long enough for their own, individual episodes, and don’t fit into any of our other features. Join […]
What happens when speakers add their own opinions and worldly cultural influences to the Word of God? The examples we are sharing tonight are not from Word of Faith or New Apostolic Reformation services, but from the other end of the spectrum – the Progressive Christianity movement. Join us as we “talk back” to the […]
Hollywood marriages last about as long as peanut butter cups in a bowl full of raisins. Not much of a shelf life, and not based on Christ. The Bible has a lot to say about what “real” marriages look like. With more than 60 years of marriage experience between them, Michelle and Amy discuss biblical […]
Last October, LifeWay Research released a study called The State of Ministry to Women. They surveyed 1,000 female churchgoers and 842 women’s ministry leaders “aiming to assess the state of women’s ministry, with a focus on acknowledging progress and identifying areas for further development.” In part 1 of this episode of The Pew, we discussed […]
In this episode of Talk Back, we discuss the brouhaha over Alistair Begg’s counsel to a grandmother about attending her grandchild’s “wedding”. What does the Bible have to say about sexual immorality and a pastor’s responsibility to teach and counsel according to sound doctrine?
Last October, LifeWay Research released a study called The State of Ministry to Women. They surveyed 1,000 female churchgoers and 842 women’s ministry leaders “aiming to assess the state of women’s ministry, with a focus on acknowledging progress and identifying areas for further development.” Tonight, we’re going to take a look at the results of […]
Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions that tend to fizzle out within a few weeks or months. Instead, we want to introduce to you some holy habits you can integrate into your walk with the Lord. Last year’s holy habits were more about private sanctification in our own one on one relationship with Christ. This […]
We’re taking you way back into our archives today while Amy and Michelle attend to family matters. We think you’ll really like this episode from October 2019, as it’s one of our most popular episodes of all time: Over the last few episodes, we’ve been talking about the topic of discernment – how to handle […]
Lots of people make New Year’s resolutions that tend to fizzle out within a few weeks or months. Instead, we want to introduce to you some holy habits you can integrate into your walk with the Lord. Last year’s holy habits were more about private sanctification in our own one on one relationship with Christ. This […]
Enjoy this throwback episode about New Year’s Resolutions! We usually don’t make resolutions, BUT, just for fun, we thought we’d share some resolutions we wish some of the celebrity teachers would make for 2024! As Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” We hope you enjoy the humor in these in-jest […]
When it comes to Christmas music, there are some songs we absolutely love … and others …well… not so much. So tonight, we’re sharing with you a few of our favorite Christmas carols and songs, and some we’d really rather do without.
The biblical story of Jesus’ birth would look and sound – and be – very different without the important role godly women played in welcoming our incarnate Savior to earth. Tonight, we’re going to open up our Bibles and take a look at the women of the very first Christmas story – Elizabeth, Anna, and […]
It’s time for another great episode of What Would You Do, with scenarios sent in by you, our listeners! Listen in, play along, and let us know what you would do in each of these situations.
We recently aired an interview about extra-biblical revelation: “God Doesn’t Whisper, with Jim Osman”. Many of you commented and shared how the teaching that we must hear God’s voice did a great deal of harm to your understanding of His nature. In this episode, we want to share those testimonies from our listeners, and why […]
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to weep, and a time to laugh. Ecclesiastes 3:1,4a Today, we’re talking about joy, laughter, cheerfulness, and humor in the church and in the Christian life with our friend, Keith Foskey. Listen and smile!
It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions! Today, we’re tackling… When a modern-day prophet’s prophecy comes true Unruly grandchildren Voting for non-abolitionist presidential candidates Women leading the Scripture reading in church Challenges faced by a growing church Michelle’s and Amy’s quiet times, and tips for yours
It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions! Today, we’re tackling… How to respond when Christian friends speak admiringly of false teachers Leaving a church over contemplative spirituality Prescriptive vs. descriptive texts of Scripture Ecumenical Bible study groups What is a deaconess? Should Christians celebrate Jewish holidays?
Today, we’re talking about the very important topic of extra-biblical revelation – the idea of God talking to us outside the pages of Scripture. And we’ve got a friend with us who literally wrote the book on it, Pastor Jim Osman. Jim’s excellent book on extra-biblical revelation is called God Doesn’t Whisper, and he’s going […]
We all get angry from time to time, and for most of us, our anger is usually sinful. But some Christians don’t realize that not all anger is sinful. This can be especially challenging for Christian women. Let’s take a look at anger, and what the Bible has to say about it.
BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) is a parachurch Bible study ministry with local study groups all over the world. BSF has long been considered by many to be solid and biblical, but over the last several years a number of red flags have been raised. Lara Swanson saw many of those red flags, which led to […]
It is so great to be back with all of you! Thank you for your patience while we took a much needed break over the summer. We have been hard at work recording a lot of great episodes that are coming your way this fall, including some fantastic interviews with special guests that we can’t […]
It is so great to be back with all of you! Thank you for your patience while we took a much needed break over the summer. We have been hard at work recording a lot of great episodes that are coming your way this fall, including some fantastic interviews with special guests that we can’t […]
Normally when we’re preparing for a Glad You Asked episode, we’ll take to social media and ask you to send us your questions. And, normally, we receive far more excellent questions than we’re able to answer in one episode. So this episode of Glad You Asked is from the leftover questions file!
Women pastors. Sexual abuse. Homosexuality in the church. The SBC annual meeting is right around the corner, and with these and other serious issues looming, biblical, convictional leadership is more important than ever. In this bonus episode of A Word Fitly Spoken, Michelle sits down with SBC presidential candidate, Pastor Mike Stone, to discuss the […]
Welcome to the May 2023 edition of The Pew, where we address current events – inside and outside the church – from a biblical perspective. In this episode: Can women teach the Bible to other women? SatanCon The 2023 annual meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention Notorious abortionist, Leroy Carhart, has died Depression in older […]
Have you heard about the upcoming documentary, The Essential Church? It’s a feature-length documentary about the persecuted church throughout history, as well as a recent example of church versus government during the COVID restrictions, spotlighting John MacArthur’s Grace Community Church. Listen in as we interview film director, Shannon Halliday, and make plans now to see The […]
In this episode of Talk Back, we compare Rick Warren’s recent remarks about women “pastors” to Scripture. Do the Scriptures he cites really support the idea of women pastoring and preaching? Spoiler alert: Of course not! Let’s take a look at what these passages really mean and what the Bible really says about women pastoring and […]
On the surface, prayer seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it’s time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. And those questions are nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. Watched Him pray. And they still had to ask Him, “Lord, teach us to […]
On the surface, prayer seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it’s time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. And those questions are nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. Watched Him pray. And they still had to ask Him, “Lord, teach us to […]
What do I do when I feel far from God? Should Christians practice yoga? What is the Raindrop Technique of administering essential oils, and is it biblical? We’re answering these questions and more on this episode of Glad You Asked!
Easter, or Resurrection Sunday, if you prefer, is upon us. It’s all about the resurrection of Christ from the dead. But, as you know, there’s no resurrection without a crucifixion. Jesus had to lay down His life before He could take it up again. And that’s what we’re talking about in this episode as we […]
It’s so important that we, as Christian women, exercise discernment so that we aren’t deceived by false teachers or false doctrine. In this episode, we’ll take a look at four deceptive pop false doctrines that evangelical women are being wooed by right now, and how you can avoid being deceived by them.
Women’s conferences can be such a wonderful time of refreshing. Amy and Michelle first met in person at a women’s conference, and A Word Fitly Spoken was born! And because we’ve both had such a wonderful time at women’s conferences and have seen how helpful they can be, we want to share the joy with […]
Pastors are increasingly facing a culture that challenges the biblical roles of women in the church and at home. Amy and Michelle were recently invited to be interviewed by Pastor Mitch Schultz, who has served for over thirty years as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He is the host of a […]
How can we be discerning and “test the spirits,” as it says in 1 John 4:1-6? We do that by holding up everything we hear or read to the light of Truth found in God’s Word, to see if this comes from the Spirit of Truth or a spirit of error. We are kicking off […]
When you hear someone say the word “hospitality,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? An immaculate home with a Pinterest-ready guest room? A fancy party with crystal serving bowls and your grandma’s best china? That is not biblical hospitality. Amy and Michelle dive into Scripture to discuss what God’s Word says about the […]
When you hear someone say the word “hospitality,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? An immaculate home with a Pinterest-ready guest room? A fancy party with crystal serving bowls and your grandma’s best china? That is not biblical hospitality. Amy and Michelle dive into Scripture to discuss what God’s Word says about the […]
Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent are all traditions that are connected. But are they biblical? Michelle and Amy dig deep into Scripture to explain why sweet treats and parades are fun, the theology behind these traditions are far from biblical truth.
What’s going on in Christendom these days? Find out in this episode of “The Pew!” We call it The Pew not only because it will bear a slight resemblance to The View, but because it’s sort of like our view from the church pew on these thought-provoking headline stories.
Did you know that there’s a big difference between being an abolitionist and being pro-life?
Happy 2023! It’s our desire that you will have a prosperous new year, too. Spiritually prosperous, that is. In this episode, we’ve invited Bible teacher, blogger, and author Reagan Rose to help us learn about the holy habit of productivity.
Happy 2023! It’s our desire that you will have a prosperous new year, too. Spiritually prosperous, that is.
Michelle and Amy discuss some “holy habits” that every Christian ought to pursue all year long.
Amy and Michelle dig into Scripture and church history to share the answers to listeners’ questions in this “Glad You Asked” Christmas edition!
Michelle and Amy discuss ways to share the Good News that are unique to the holiday season.
Was Jesus born in a barn? Did Mary really ride a donkey? And doesn’t Jeremiah 10:3-4 forbid us from having Christmas trees? In true Mythbusters fashion, Michelle and Amy let Scripture give us the final authority on Christmas beliefs – truth or legends!
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 […]
Last week in Biblical Women’s Ministry -Part 1, you learned about the biblical aspects of a women’s ministry in the church. In this Part 2 episode, Michelle and Amy discuss some of the more practical aspects of how to “do” women’s ministry. We offer some suggestions you may want to implement in your own women’s […]
The local church is one of the greatest blessings God has given us as Christians. We get to fellowship with our church family, teach and disciple one another, pray for each other, help each other, and sharpen each other. How can women do this in their local churches? Michelle and Amy begin a two-part series on women’s ministry. In this episode, you'll learn how to make sure your women’s ministry is biblical. In part two, we’ll talk more about the practical aspects of women’s ministry.
Resources: Titus 2: Teach What Is Good?- A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Teaching What is Good - Naomi's Table
A healthy women's ministry, who can find? - Naomi's Table
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
In this episode, Michelle and Amy talk about an interesting discussion that's come up in recent months about how the 19th Amendment came to be, and how the women's suffrage movement was born out of feminism.
Now that many theologically conservative Christians and social conservatives recognize this, some have wondered aloud if our nation should go back to a head-of-household voting system in which the husband casts his ballot on behalf of his family.
Resources: History of women’s suffrage in the United States- BallotPedia
Election 2020 – How Can Christians Vote Biblically? A patriotic Gospel? Putting politics in perspective (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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. Michelle and Amy reprise this discussion from 2020 about 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
Visit www.awordfitlyspoken.life for more!
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Social media and the internet are a gold mine for inspirational quotes, and today’s most popular celebrity Christians post a lot of them. But, does inspirational always equal biblical? Shouldn’t you be able to tell the difference between a line from a Disney movie, a platitude from the Dalai Lama, and biblical truth from a Christian leader?
Resources: Grace Baptist Church hurricane relief
Tim Challies' "Joel Osteen or Fortune Cookie" - article interactive quiz Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Berean Research (Use the search bar to find topics or teachings)
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
In this episode we’re launching what we hope will be a regularly recurring feature here at AWFS. We’re calling it “The Pew.”
On each episode of The Pew, Amy and Michelle will collect a few trending topics that we’ll share and react to. Kind of like a non-annoying, Christian version of The View - all of the Joy, none of the Behar. But, unlike The View, we don’t want to focus too much on worldly carnage, because our main focus should always be on Jesus and what our God says to us through His Holy Word.
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! Resources: Prophecy Bingo! with Chris Rosebrough What Has Christianity Come To? Meet the Taxpayer-Funded Group Pushing ‘Transgender Identity’ on Two-Year-Olds- The Washington Free Beacon
The Mailbag: Resources for Pastor Appreciation Month- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Rapture Date Revealed- I Am Watchful
Is September 24 the end of the world (as we know it)?- Fox 5 New York
Rapture 2022 revealed... September 28th- Repentance Call
Chris Tomlin Promotes False Teacher Joyce Meyer- G3 Ministries
An Open Letter from John MacArthur to Governor Newsom- Grace to You
John MacArthur Addresses Governor Newsom- Grace to You
Joyce Meyer's "Love Life" Conference Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Hurricane Relief- Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral, Florida (Tom Ascol, of Founders Ministries, pastors GBC)
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In this episode Amy and Michelle ask, “What has Christianity come to?” There is an interesting study called The State of Theology survey that’s done every two years by Ligonier Ministries, and it has just released its latest findings about what Christians believe about God, salvation, ethics, and the Bible. And it seems like professing Christians have “shifted” their beliefs - and not for the better - since the pandemic.
Resources: The State of Theology website and survey
Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Basic Training: 7 Reasons Church is Not Optional and Non-Negotiable for Christians-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Church was never meant to be remote: Reuniting after COVID-19 (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
It is still technically summer...at least for a few more moments. So here is Part 2 of our Glad You Asked, Summer of 2022 edition!
Resources: The Mailbag: Which Bible Do You Recommend?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
AWFS on Tune In Website AWFS on Podbean Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner Pride, Pronouns, & Prodigals Worship with Laramie Minga Rock Your Role FAQs #15-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Christian Liberty Is Women Preaching a Secondary Issue? How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers Mystical Mess: New Age in the Church From New Age to New Creation with Doreen Virtue Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical The Poison of the Enneagram with Marcia Montenegro Christians, the Church, and the Occult Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Baptism is not Private- Josh Buice
The Lord’s Supper Is Not an Afternoon Snack- Josh Buice
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When we’re talking about the corporate worship of the local church, we tend to use the word “worship” synonymously with “music” or “singing”. Is this accurate and biblical? What is worship? What about the role of women in the worship? Our listeners sent in their questions! Sharing his expertise is our guest Laramie Minga, the pastor of worship and discipleship of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Resources:
Laramie's 4 part teaching series on worship: A Case for Biblical Worship - part 1
Gospel-Shaped Worship - part 2
Word-Centered Worship - part 3
Singing the Word - part 4
G3 expository preaching and worship workshops Heresy Hiding in Plain Sight – Examining the Theology in Hillsong Lyrics - Podcast God’s Not Like “Whatever, Dude,” About The Way He’s Approached in Worship Berean Research
Should Christians listen to “Reckless Love”? Berean Research
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It's one of our favorite features - and we hope one of yours - Glad You Asked! If you’re a new listener, Glad You Asked is our Q&A feature where we take questions from the listeners and do our best to give you biblical answers that point you to Christ, the Word, and your local church. This is Part 1 of our two-part summer 2022 series.
Resources: Is Women Preaching a Secondary Issue? Open Hearts in a Closed World 2022 Online Women's Conference- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: Which Bible Do You Recommend?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Resources on a literal 6-day Creation- Answers in Genesis
Searching for a new church?-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: How to Leave a Church-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
How Should Christians View Gossip- Truth Be Known Podcast
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
What is a so-called "secondary issue in doctrine?" And does women preaching and having authority over men in the congregation fall in that category? Hang onto your hats -- in this episode, Michelle and Amy explain why Scripturally, a female "pastorix" falls into a level of apostasy in the visible Church, and not an issue Christians can simply agree to disagree on.
Resources: What Are Essentials and Non-Essentials? - podcast - A Word Fitly Spoken
Christian Liberty- podcast - A Word Fitly Spoken
Women preaching the gospel? - podcast - A Word Fitly Spoken
Women Preaching: It’s Not a Secondary Doctrinal Issue- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Are Female Bloggers Violating Scripture by “Teaching” Men?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Rock Your Role FAQs (see #11)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Speaking truth, and sharing Christ. Amy and Michelle talk candidly about what's been happening with each of us in the past few weeks, things going on in the Church, and about what’s ahead.
Resources: Watch free: American Gospel ~ Christ Alone (1 Hour Version):
https://youtu.be/ocHm18wUAGU
American Gospel (Streaming Service)
Purpose Driven: A Rick Warren White Paper - Berean Research
What You Need to Know about the New Apostolic Reformation White Paper - Berean Research
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
The issue of abuse in the church has been back in the spotlight recently, due in large part, again, to the Southern Baptist Convention. For the past year, the Sexual Abuse Task Force has been looking into how allegations of sexual abuse at Southern Baptist churches were handled by the SBC’s Executive Committee. In this episode, Michelle and Amy discuss ways to prevent abuse from happening in your church.
Resources: It’s time for sound leaders to talk about abuse - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
From Victimhood to Victory: Biblically Helping Abused Women Heal– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Band-Aids vs. Chemotherapy: Why Suffering Women are Drawn to False Doctrine and 7 Things We Can do to Help- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Preventative Measures: 6 Steps SBC Churches Can Take to Prevent Sexual Abuse- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Is it biblical for women to attend seminary? If it is, what kinds of classes and degree programs should be open to women? Michelle and Amy discuss what Scripture has to say on whether it is biblical for women to attend and/or teach in seminaries.
Correction from Michelle: I misspoke in this episode. It was Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS), not Southern Seminary (SBTS) that recently conferred a pastoral ministry degree upon a woman. My apologies.
Resources: The Mailbag: Should I attend seminary?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Mailbag: ...Female seminary profs… (3rd section)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Seeing Jesus Clearly - with Elizabeth Prata - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Guest Post: A Woman in Seminary Training: A Personal Story- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Ligonier Lecture Series Institute for Christian Leadership: Christian Living track Institute of Public Theology The Master's University Reformation Bible College (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
What would you do if: * A man dressed as a woman comes to your ladies Bible study? * A friend was experiencing some kind of demonic oppression or possession? * The only place large enough to have your loved one's funeral is in an unsound church? * A homeschool mom's husband dies, and she is considering going back to work and putting her kids in public schools? * Your pro-abortion family members want to engage with you in a debate?
Michelle and Amy seek wisdom from Scripture to discuss biblical options for scenarios like these.
Resources: Angels, Demons, Spiritual Warfare- Berean Research
Dominionism (NAR)- Berean Research
How Deliverance Ministries Lead People to Bondage- Berean Research
Sozo – a dangerous “inner healing and deliverance ministry”- Berean Research
Victims of Bill Johnson’s SOZO Ministry speak out- Berean Research
Libs of TikTok Guess who's coming to (the women's ministry) dinner?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
NOW are you ready to homeschool?
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Did you know that there’s a big difference between being an abolitionist and being pro-life? Michelle and Amy cover - quite literally - a deadly serious topic: the abolition of abortion. In this "throwback episode," our guest is Pastor Brett Baggett, who will help you understand the difference and also encourage you to get involved in the fight against abortion, so that you can make up your mind: Are you pro life, or do you want to abolish abortion?
Resources: Brett Baggett on Twitter A Storm Comes Rolling Down the Plain - Website - Watch for Free on YouTube Rescue Those Free the States Basic Training - Abortion- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
In recent times many women who speak truth are told they need to be silent, and not "criticize" anointed teachers who "occasionally" teach something opposite of what Scripture says. Amy and Michelle have both been sounding the alarm for a number of years about wolves in sheep's clothing, and we've been pointing to God's Word as the only source of truth by which all teachings must be measured. We do it because so many people have come from abusive, apostate churches and need to hear. In this episode, we discuss why we can not - MUST NOT - stay silent.
Resources: Titus 2: Teach What is Good? Berean Research - Amy Spreeman
Naomi's Table - Amy Spreeman
Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Discipling Younger Women in the 21st Century- Michelle Lesley
(Tran)Script What is the Good News of Jesus Christ? Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Does Titus 2: 3-5 really say that women should not be teaching doctrine to - or sharing the Gospel with - other women?
Michelle and Amy were guests this week on Voice of Reason, a podcast by Chris Honholz and Richard Story, to discuss what seems to be a new twisting of Scripture: a wave of legalism that seems to be gaining momentum, especially in Reformed circles.
It tells us that women are not to be teaching other women anything about holiness or doctrine, and that any woman teaching another woman Scripture - whether it’s one-on-one over coffee, in a women’s Bible study or at a women’s conference - is being disobedient to God and in danger of becoming a feminist.
Resources: Voice of Reason Radio at The Christian Podcast Community
Voice of Reason Radio on Facebook and Twitter What is the Good News of Jesus Christ? Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
The Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has its share of challenges, as some of its member churches and even some of its leaders have embraced women preachers, critical race theory, and more. Can this ship be turned around in the right direction?
In this episode, Michelle and Amy interview Tom Ascol, the pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida. You may know him better as the head of Founders Ministries, and as an anticipated nominee for president of the Southern Baptist Convention.
LISTEN: Resources: Founders Ministries
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https://awordfitlyspoken.life/good-news/
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We are continuing our episode series called Twisted Scripture, and this is the third and final in our series. Michelle and Amy will take some of those popular twisted verses, straighten them out, and put them back where they belong - in context - so we can see what they really mean.
(If you missed it, check out Twisted Scripture Part 1, and Twisted Scripture part 2.) Resources: “But did you go to him in private?” A look at Matthew 18
What your pastor needs to know about the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation - Amy Spreeman -Berean Research
Casting a vision or commandeering control? - Amy Spreeman - Inerview with Chris Rosebrough
Is Vision Casting Biblical? By Mike Ratliff 5 Problems With Top-Down Vision-Casting Is Vision Casting Biblical? – by Chris Rosebrough
https://awordfitlyspoken.life/good-news/
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
We are continuing our episode series called Twisted Scripture. Michelle and Amy will take some of those popular twisted verses, straighten them out, and put them back where they belong - in context - so we can see what they really mean.
(If you missed it, check out Twisted Scripture Part 1.) Resources: Does the Bible really say we’re not to judge?-Amy Spreeman -Berean Research
Rock Your Role: All Things Being Equal (Galatians 3:28)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
To Tithe or Not to Tithe…- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Discerning the False Teachers: Beth Moore
“But did you go to him in private?” A look at Matthew 18
What your pastor needs to know about the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation - Amy Spreeman -Berean Research
https://awordfitlyspoken.life/good-news/
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
We’re starting a new episode series called Twisted Scriptures. You’ve probably seen people using popular Bible verses out of context on social media, on Christian T-shirts, or maybe even in church or your Bible study class. Over the course of this series, Michelle and Amy will take some of those popular twisted verses, straighten them out, and put them back where they belong - in context - so we can see what they really mean.
Resources: Touch Not My Anointed?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What your pastor needs to know about the NAR (New Apostolic Reformation - Amy Spreeman -Berean Research
Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women What could be wrong with learning to “hear God’s voice”? - Berean Research
“Where is it written that God doesn’t speak audibly anymore?” - Amy Spreeman, Naomi's Table
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https://awordfitlyspoken.life/good-news/
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It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! This is the second of our two-part episode and we're digging into Scripture to answer these questions from our listeners: * How do I handle a church leader's criticism of something I post on my Facebook account? * How should I pray for my husband's anger issues? * My Catholic friend is dying. Should I share your podcast episode, Mass Confusion, with her? * Should I attend a Family Life marriage event, knowing that they partner with CRU? * And More!
Resources: Glad You Asked! March 2022 Part 1 - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
FBC Orlando's Shocking Capitulation - YouTube video, Justin Peters Ministries
(CRU) Formerly Campus Crusade for Christ - Wokepedia - Enemies Within
Critical Race Theory Video Series, Parts 1-6- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Video 4 is the one with extensive CRT clips from Cru.)
Social Justice is a Liar - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Spiritual Formation - Berean Research
Contemplative Prayer - Berean Research Contemplative Prayer or the Holy Spirit – It Can’t Be Both - Berean Research
How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers – A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Truth and Love – with Mike Gendron - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Searching for a new church?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (See 2nd paragraph of this article for links to questions on specific doctrines)
https://awordfitlyspoken.life/good-news/
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
It’s time for another Glad You Asked episode! This is the first of a two-part episode and we're digging into Scripture to answer these questions from our listeners: * Should we ask a lady who insists on following false teachers to leave our online prayer group? * Was Jesus a practicing Jew? * How do we handle modesty issues at church? * What is Pietism? * What are your thoughts on the Passion Conference?
Resources: Words with Friends: How to contend with loved ones - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Modesty, parts 1-3 Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (See 2nd paragraph of this article for links to questions on specific doctrines)
Leaving Louie Giglio: A Passion City Story - Berean Research
Passion Conference: A Pastor’s Perspective on The Importance Of Truth and Standing Against Apostasy -Berean Research
The Servanthood Survey- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Alt-her-ing Scripture-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Pietism- Monergism
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
It can be so easy to get discouraged by the bad news around us today, the rottenness of sin, the disappointment of loved ones who let us down. These past several years have shown us a world that is growing increasingly dark. But God offers hope through the promises of His Truth!
Scripture Verses for EncouragementScroll or mouse over these to make the text appear:
Philippians 4:13 Deuteronomy 31:6 Isaiah 40:31 1 Corinthians 10:13 Exodus 15:2 Ephesians 6:10 Deuteronomy 20:4 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Joshua 1:9 2 Timothy 1:7 Isaiah 12:2 Isaiah 40:29 Psalm 27:1 Psalm 31:24 Psalm 73:26 2 Corinthians 12:9 Mark 12:30 Psalm 46:1 Psalm 29:11 John 16:33 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 23:4 Psalm 118:14 Psalm 34:4 1 Peter 1:6-7 Romans 8:18 Matthew 5:10-12 1 Cor. 15:58 Romans 15:13 Psalm 56:3 Isaiah 41:9b-10 Psalm 121
More Resources: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus- The Living Stones Quartet
Encouragement for the Coates Family Tran(Script) Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Our special guest Mike Gendron joins Amy and Michelle to help us understand Catholicism and how to share the gospel with our friends and loved ones who are Catholic. As a former Catholic himself, Mike's apologetics and evangelism ministry, “Proclaiming the Gospel,” is a must-bookmark resource. Mike is the author of two books, Preparing for Eternity and Contending for the Gospel, and has published 7 Gospel tracts and a set of Gospel Cards to reach those who are perishing.
Resources: Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Catholicism- Berean Research White Paper (Includes RCC Catechism reference paragraphs) Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Catholic Questions - Got Questions
Roman Catholicism - CARM
Is Roman Catholicism Biblical? - Grace to You
Why We’re Protestant by Nate Pickowicz
Proclaiming the Gospel - Mike Gendron
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Do you have loved ones who are Roman Catholic? Many of us wonder how we can talk about our differences with our dear ones in love and truth. Amy and Michelle cover eight different theological areas of Roman Catholicism that - when we hold these teachings and practices up to the light of Scripture - we run into big, deep problems. We also share how some celebrity pastors and conference speakers and authors are actually encouraging their churches to partner with the Catholic Church in unity, and why this mustn't be.
Resources: Catholicism- Berean Research White Paper (Includes RCC Catechism reference paragraphs) Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Why do we celebrate Reformation Day?- A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Betrayed with a kiss: Azusa Now’s One World Religion- Berean Research
Reformation 500: Can Roman Catholicism be Considered Christianity? – Berean Research
Protestant and Catholic: What’s the Difference? – Berean Research
Catholic Questions - Got Questions
Roman Catholicism - CARM
Is Roman Catholicism Biblical? - Grace to You
Why We’re Protestant by Nate Pickowicz
Proclaiming the Gospel - Mike Gendron
(Tran)Script (with Scripture references) Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent are all traditions that are connected. But are they biblical? Michelle and Amy dig deep into Scripture to explain why sweet treats and parades are fun, the theology behind these traditions are far from biblical truth.
Resources: What is the meaning of Lent? - Got Questions
What is Lent? - 40 Acts
What is Ash Wednesday? - Got Questions
Ash Wednesday - Catholic Online
Ash Wednesday - About Catholics
Shrove Tuesday - Got Questions
What is the origin of Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras? - Got Questions
Mardi Gras History - Mardi Gras New Orleans
The Mailbag: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
White Paper: Roman Catholicism (RCC) - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research
Christian Liberty - Podcast: A Word Fitly Spoken
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
What does God's Word have to say about being single? A lot! A Christian woman who is single, regardless of whether she never married, has been divorced, is widowed, etc., can honor God in her daily life just as any married woman can. Unfortunately many single church members say they are treated as second-class citizens by their church families.
Resources: The Beauty of Single Sainthood (Excerpted from Imperishable Beauty Bible study)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
What does the Bible say about a Christian staying single?- Got Questions? Consider Staying Single - G3 Ministries
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Hollywood marriages last about as long as peanut butter cups in a bowl full of raisins. Not much of a shelf life, and not based on Christ.
The Bible has a lot to say about what "real" marriages look like. With more than 60 years of marriage experience between them, Michelle and Amy discuss biblical love and godly marriages, and what they've learned.
Resources: What is the validity of marriage in today’s world? - GotQuestions.org
What is God’s design for marriage? - GotQuestions.org 29 Things I’ve Learned in 29 Years of Marriage - Michelle Lesley
Must I reconcile with my abusive ex-husband? - Michelle Lesley
Donate to Benjamin's Education Expenses (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Have you ever wanted to see Jesus more clearly? In this episode, Amy and Michelle interview Elizabeth Prata, a writer, published author, teacher and learner who points her readers and listeners to Jesus Christ through the study of His Holy Word. We invite you to connect with Elizabeth through her blog, The End Time.
Resources: The End Time - Elizabeth Prata
All Beth Moore critiques here in one place - Elizabeth Prata
Institute for Christian Leadership: Christian Living track
Our Doctrinal Distinctives: Part 1,Part 2, Part 3 - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Discerning the False Teachers: Beth Moore (Parts 1 and 2 Combined) - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Part two of your questions for Amy and Michelle, who dig into Scripture to see what God’s Word says about life, home, family and relationships - not only with other Christians but with a world that desperately needs a Savior.
In this episode, we're glad you asked: * What is your advice to a wife/mom who is spiritually more mature than her husband? * Do you happen to have a teaching on the book of Job? * Could you touch on the book “redeeming love” being made into a movie? * How as a disabled stay at home mom can I be more of a servant of God? * I am divorced because of abuse, am I still able to go to heaven? * What does forgiveness really mean biblically? * At my weekly Bible study we watch a video sermon with no follow up questions, comments or discussion. Thoughts? * What are your thoughts regarding the teachings of Douglas Wilson?
Resources: Twisted Complementarianism - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Women Preaching?- A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Why is submission so scary?- A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Naomi's Table Lisa Harper- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Grace to You Ligonier Good News (Tran)Script More on our website, A Word Fitly Spoken Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Sunday, January 23, is Sanctity of Life Sunday. Michelle and Amy cover - quite literally - a deadly serious topic: the abolition of abortion. Did you know that there’s a big difference between being an abolitionist and being pro-life? Our guest is Pastor Brett Baggett, who will help you understand the difference and also encourage you to get involved in the fight against abortion, so that you can make up your mind: Are you pro life, or do you want to abolish abortion?
Resources: Brett Baggett on Twitter A Storm Comes Rolling Down the Plain Rescue Those Free the States Basic Training - Abortion- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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
How should I approach my church leaders about a false teacher they’re introducing? Michelle Lesley
Bible Studies Michelle Lesley
Why Our Church No Longer Plays Bethel or Hillsong Music (or Elevation or Jesus Culture), and Neither Should Yours Michelle Lesley
Being Berean- 8 Steps for Comparing Teaching to Scripture Michelle Lesley Defusing Demonic Dirty Bombs Steven Kozar, Messed Up Church
How to Leave a Church Michelle Lesley
Leaving the NAR Church: 55 testimonies from those who got out Amy Spreeman Women Preaching?
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
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
We usually don't make resolutions, BUT, just for fun, we thought we'd share some resolutions we wish some of the celebrity teachers would make for 2022! As Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine. We hope you enjoy the humor in these in-jest resolutions.
Resources: Leaving Lysa: Why You Shouldn’t Be Following Lysa TerKeurst or Proverbs 31 Ministries- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
G3 Ministries (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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.
Enjoy this episode from last Christmas:
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
The Mailbag: Should Christians Attend Homosexual “Weddings”?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Basic Training: Homosexuality, Gender Identity, and Other Sexual Immorality- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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 Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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!
No matter where you live, these winter months remind us that preparing for whatever comes our way in the freezing months ahead is a good thing. Sometimes we can get so wrapped up in preparedness that it can become an idol. We have a God whose plans, whose providence, whose will is not going to be thwarted.
Resources: Steven Furtick/Elevation/Elevation Music- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Holding On - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research Persecution and doing the impossible - Naomi's Table
Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
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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 What should be the focus of Christians on Thanksgiving? - GotQuestions.org Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
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
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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
Discernment Made Easy: A List of Celebrity Christians Who Declare The Bible Insufficient - Berean Research
What is the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture?- Got Questions
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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. Michelle and Amy reprise this discussion from 2020 about 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
Remember the ABC reality TV show from a few years ago called “What would you do?”Or the board game called "Scruples?" Christians can often find themselves in all sorts of sticky situations. We might try to use the world's wisdom to figure out what we'd do in different scenarios, but a better way is to use a biblical foundation and wisdom from God. In this episode, Michelle and Amy ask each other, "What would YOU do?" Let us know in the comments if you've played along with us!
Resources: Glad You Asked: The COVID Edition - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
The Reformation Project (Matthew Vines) Matthew Vines quietly holds private meetings with Christian leaders - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research
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When is it okay for Christians to “Hit the Bar?” Amy and Michelle interview two people who love the Lord, and they - unfortunately - need to hit the bar more often than they’d like! It's not about drinking -- it's about discerning truth from error. We’re talking about Steve Kozar and his wife Paulette, hosts of their Messed Up Church YouTube ministry titled, Hit the Bar.
Resources: The Messed Up Church (Steve's YouTube Channel)
The Messed Up Church (Blog) Wisconsin Life | Realist Painter | PBS
Kozar Fine Art (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
What is it about the New Age that enchants so many Christians, and how are New Age practices coming into the modern church? Our special guest today is Doreen Virtue, a born-again Christian who was saved out of new age deception in 2017. She is also the author of the book, Deceived No More. Resources: Why Me-Centered Teachings Are Dangerous- Amy Spreeman with Doreen Virtue and Melissa Dougherty
What the Bible says about Women's Ministry- Michelle Lesley with Doreen Virtue and Melissa Dougherty
Beth Moore's wild unbiblical teachings- Michelle Lesley with Doreen Virtue
Caitlin Englebert - Non-yoga stretching exercises Doreen Virtue's website Deceived No More by Doreen Virtue
Doreen Virtue on YouTube Doreen Virtue on Facebook Doreen Virtue on Instagram Doreen Virtue on Parler (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
It's our 100th episode here at A Word Fitly Spoken! We thought we'd touch on the big topic that’s on everybody’s minds these days because it touches so many aspects of our lives: COVID. You’ve got questions, and in this special edition of Glad You Asked, Michelle and Amy dig into Scripture to discuss vaccines, masks, mandates and lockdowns. Be sure to leave a comment below!
Resources: Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Biblical counseling resources- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
The Dividing Line- Dr. James White has covered COVID extensively (including going more in depth on the medical details) on his podcast. Click the link and type “COVID,” “vaccine,” etc., into the search bar.
Relatable- Allie Beth Stuckey has also covered COVID extensively on her podcast - mostly from a political and social perspective. Click the link and look for episodes dealing with COVID.
Trusting Elites, Disparaging Christians on Shots - Jon Harris
Before You Get the Shot, Consider This - Jon Harris
COVID, Vaccine Passports & The Great Stereopticon - The Sword and the Trowel Podcast
Covid-19 Vaccine | Lordship of Christ, Moral Obligation & Loving Your Neighbor - The Sword and the Trowel Podcast Church was never meant to be remote: Reuniting after COVID-19 - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Spurring each other on! COVID-19 Quarantine Encouragement - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
Encouragement for the Coates Family - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
A lot of Christian women seem to have the mistaken idea that “speaking the truth in love” equates to being “nice.” We should always be smiling and sweet and never say anything that might hurt someone’s feelings or could rock the boat. But what does the Bible say about our tone? Michelle and Amy dig into Scripture and take on the "Tone Police" in this episode.
Resources: Sacrificing Truth on the Altar of Tone- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Discernment: What's Love Got to Do with It?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Love, in context, is not “playing nice” - Naomi's Table
A Comment to the Snowflake Society: Breathe in, breathe out, move on - Berean Research
To warn is to love - Berean Research
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
You may have noticed that Mormons, or Latter-day Saints, believe that they should be considered “Christians” just like their Christian friends. However, there are stark differences in theology; differences that put Mormons - as kind as they are - in the heretical category. In this episode, Michelle and Amy interview Pastor Travis McNeely about what Mormons believe and teach.
Resources: LDS Evangelism video series by Travis McNeely
Stand to Reason App Mormonism or LDS Research - Berean Research White Paper
Expository Apologetics by Voddie Baucham
Engaging Mormons by Corey Miller
Leaving Mormonism by Corey Miller
The Saints of Zion by Travis Kerns
SharingTheGospelWithLDS on Instagram
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
In part two of our episode of "pet peeves" in evangelicalism - things Christians, churches, and ministries do that can irritate - Amy and Michelle share what our listeners had to say.
Resources: Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women The Mailbag: Potpourri (Was John a prophet? … Christianese … Kendrick brothers movies … Confronting immodest nursing…)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
To Tithe or Not to Tithe?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women “Just chew the meat and spit out the bones!” Addressing Objections to Discernment- Part 3
10 Pet Peeves (with Providential Purpose!)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Watch Your Language! 10 Christian Terms that Need to be Cleaned Up- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Six Cliches Christians Could Can (Or at Least Re-think)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!
Michelle and Amy discuss some "pet peeves" in evangelicalism - things Christians, churches, and ministries do that can irritate. Little things. Maybe funny things. Maybe not so funny, big things. And not just because they’re irritating, but because they’re unbiblical, unwise, or they’re a hindrance to others in their walk with the Lord.
Resources: Churchmanship 101: Training Your Child to Behave in Church- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Yes Sir! That’s My Baby!- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
10 Pet Peeves (with Providential Purpose!)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Watch Your Language! 10 Christian Terms that Need to be Cleaned Up- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women
Cussing, Profanity, and OMG Let’s stop supersizing “our dreams” - Berean Research
(Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!