Twisted Scripture – Part 3

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 20, 2022 in

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

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Twisted Scripture – Part 2

By Amy on April 13, 2022 in

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

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Twisted Scripture – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 5, 2022 in

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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Glad You Asked! March 2022 Part 2

By Amy on March 30, 2022 in

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)

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Glad You Asked! March 2022 Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 22, 2022 in

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

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Turning Your Eyes Upon Jesus

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 15, 2022 in

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 Encouragement
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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

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Truth and Love – with Mike Gendron

By Amy on March 8, 2022 in

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

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Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 1, 2022 in

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

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Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 22, 2022 in

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

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All the Single Ladies

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 16, 2022 in

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

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Love And Marriage

By Amy on February 9, 2022 in

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

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Seeing Jesus Clearly – with Elizabeth Prata

By Amy on February 2, 2022 in

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

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We’re still glad you asked – Part 2

By Amy on January 26, 2022 in

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

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Abortion Abolition with Brett Baggett

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 20, 2022 in

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

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Glad You Asked – January 2022

By Amy on January 13, 2022 in

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:

Biblical Counseling Resources

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

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AWFS’s Evangelical Resolutions Wish List

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 29, 2021 in

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

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Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner

By Amy on December 21, 2021 in

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

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Christian Liberty

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 18, 2021 in

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

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Santa Pause with Justin Peters

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 8, 2021 in

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

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Winter Is Coming! Are You Prepped?

By Amy on December 1, 2021 in

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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A Theology of Thanksgiving

By Amy on November 22, 2021 in

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

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Twisted Complementarianism

By Amy on November 17, 2021 in

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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That’s Enough! The Sufficiency of Scripture

By A Word Fitly Spoken on November 3, 2021 in

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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Celebrating Reformation Day!

By Amy on October 27, 2021 in

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

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What Would You Do?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 20, 2021 in

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 Hitting the Bar Is Necessary: An Interview with the Kozars

By Amy on October 13, 2021 in

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

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From New Age to New Creation with Doreen Virtue

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 30, 2021 in

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

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Glad You Asked: The COVID Edition

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 21, 2021 in

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

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Pull over – it’s the Tone Police

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 15, 2021 in

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

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Why Aren’t Mormons Christians? with Pastor Travis McNeely

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 8, 2021 in

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

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Evangelical Pet Peeves – Part 2: Your Turn!

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 27, 2021 in

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

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Evangelical Pet Peeves – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 18, 2021 in

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

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Have you been dealt the Pharisee Card?

By Amy on August 10, 2021 in

Has someone ever called you a Pharisee just because of your faithfulness to Scripture? That’s called “Playing the Pharisee Card,” and it is usually dealt by someone whose deck is full of deceit – and for these dealers, truth is hard to hear. It’s easier just to shut down the truth teller. In this episode, we’re going to talk about the irony of the Pharisee Card, and what you can do if someone plays that card on you.

Resources:

Playing the Pharisee Card – Amy Spreeman

What Does It Mean to “Play the Pharisee Card”? – Michelle Lesley

The dangers of dismissing “discernment ministries” – Amy Spreeman

To Warn Is Love – Berean Research

Discernment Challenge: If you see something, say something! – Berean Research

How Jesus Called Out False Teachers and Deadly Doctrine – Berean Research

Heresy Hunter is a pejorative for “troublemaker”– Naomi’s Table

Bible Studies – Michelle Lesley

Bible Studies – Naomi’s Table

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Your thoughts about “The Chosen” – Part 3

By A Word Fitly Spoken on July 29, 2021 in

Is The Chosen biblical? Following our review of this globally popular television series by Dallas Jenkins, we asked our listeners to weigh in on their thoughts about The Chosen, and share anything we may have missed covering in Part 1 and Part 2 of our podcast episodes.

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A Review of “The Chosen” – Part 2

By Amy on July 19, 2021 in

Is The Chosen biblical? In Part 2 of our review of the popular hit series, we examine the “red-flag” content of the episodes in the first two seasons, and compare those scenes in the show to the Bible.

Be sure to also catch A Review of “The Chosen” – Part 1 and Your thoughts about “The Chosen” – Part 3.

Resources:

What is Mormonism/Latter-Day Saints? – Amy Spreeman – Berean Research

The Mailbag: Overview/Review of “The Chosen” (An Online TV Series on the Ministry of Jesus)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Is God really the one behind ‘The Chosen,’ as the creator of the series declares? by Marsha West

What is Arianism?– GotQuestions

What is Docetism?– GotQuestions

What is the Hypostatic Union?– GotQuestions

The Chosen & The Shift– Famine in the Land

A Candid Conversation with Dallas Jenkins, Director of The Chosen– Melissa Dougherty

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A Review of “The Chosen” – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on July 13, 2021 in

Many of our listeners have asked us what we think of the popular hit series, The Chosen, or whether we’d recommend or avoid it. In this first of our three-part podcast episodes, we review both seasons 1 and 2, and compare the scenes in the show to the Bible. In this first episode, we focus on the beliefs and also the affiliations of the show’s writer/producer/director, Dallas Jenkins.

Be sure to catch A Review of “The Chosen” – Part 2 and Your thoughts about “The Chosen” – Part 3

Resources:

What is Mormonism/Latter-Day Saints? – Amy Spreeman – Berean Research

Nativity Scenes and the Second Commandment– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: Overview/Review of “The Chosen” (An Online TV Series on the Ministry of Jesus)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Mail Call: What do you think of the TV series “The Chosen”– Elizabeth Prata

A Brief Reality Check About The Chosen– Chris Rosebrough

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Pride, Pronouns & Prodigals

By A Word Fitly Spoken on June 30, 2021 in

It hurts to lose dear ones, especially for eternity. A lot of Christians are losing relationships over sexual sin issues so prevalent in our world today. We’ve all got some tough decisions to make: Whether to attend that family wedding or tell a son or daughter you must stand by what is true about his or her God-given gender. But remember that Christ calls us to separate ourselves from the world and be loyal to Him even if it costs us everything- including those we love the most.

Michelle and Amy discuss one of the most difficult topics we face today.

Resources:

Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner– A Word Fitly Spoken

Glad You Asked: Pride, Parenting, Evangelism and Denying Self– A Word Fitly Spoken

The Mailbag: Perversion Potpourri (A clearinghouse of Michelle’s articles on today’s, and related topics)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Discovering Head Covering

By A Word Fitly Spoken on June 22, 2021 in

Have you been hearing more talk lately about whether Christian women should wear head coverings? Some churches believe and teach, based on 1 Corinthians 11, that women should wear some sort of covering on their heads during any sort of worship service. Are head coverings a biblical requirement for women? Michelle and Amy dig into the context of Scripture to find out.

Resources:

Rock Your Role: A Head of the Times- Head Coverings for Christian Women? (1 Corinthians 11:1-16)– Michelle Lesley: Discipleship for Christian Women

Women Undercover– No Trash, Just Truth podcast

Should Christian women wear head coverings?– Got Questions

Head Coverings for Women– John MacArthur

Addressing the Dressing III: Clothes and Roman Culture by Lyndon Unger

Addressing the Dressing IV: Hair and Roman Culture by Lyndon Unger

1 Corinthians 11:2-16- An Interactive Bible Study by Lyndon Unger

Does 1 Corinthians 11:4-5 mean a woman should never ever cut her hair? at CARM

It’s a Shame for a Man to Have Long Hair? by WWUTT (When We Understand the Text)

Why Don’t You Wear a Head Covering? at G3 Ministries

Headcoverings by Reagan Escude Scott

1 Corinthians 11:1-16 – Episode 1566, 1567, 1568 by Gabriel Hughes on the WWUTT Podcast

Steve Lawson on Head Coverings

Head Coverings, Women Teachers, and Patriarchy with Costi Hinn and Owen Strachan on the For the Gospel Podcast

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Glad You Asked – Your questions answered!

By A Word Fitly Spoken on June 15, 2021 in

Thank you to our listeners who submitted these questions for our latest Glad You Asked episode! Amy and Michelle share biblical insights on these issues:

How do you submit to your husband when he isn’t leading your family the way he should?
Should we avoid musicians who perform at conferences given by false teachers?
Can we serve as board members for public libraries?
How can I biblically honor my unsaved father when his life choices are far from respectable?
Should a Christian woman stay in an abusive relationship, whether it is physical, spiritual or emotional abuse?
How long does it take for wounds from dangerous teachings like the New Apostolic Reformation and Word of Faith movement to heal?

More Glad You Asked podcasts to come! Keep submitting your questions.

Resources:

Dallas Willard’s response to our Spiritual Formation episode

Searching for a new church?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Biblical counseling resources– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

From Victimhood to Victory: Biblically Helping Abused Women Heal– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What Your Pastor Needs to Know about the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

55 Testimonies: Leaving the NAR Church and the Aftermath – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

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Spiritual Formation & Spiritual Disciplines

By Amy on June 9, 2021 in

What is Spiritual Formation? It’s a movement started 40 years ago with by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline: The path to spiritual growth.

The movement appealed to many churches a decade ago, and is now experiencing a resurgence as more churches embrace this model. Amy and Michelle discusses how Spiritual Formation has some unbiblical practices, unbiblical origins, an unbiblical view of man’s human condition, and the risk of having spiritual experiences that are not from God.

Resources:

What you need to know about Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Disciplines – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research White Paper

Spiritual Disciplines and the Appearance of Wisdom – Berean Research

The true spiritual direction of “Spiritual Formation” – Berean Research

“Raising a Jedi: Spiritual Formation and the Force” – Amy Spreeman

Out of Formation: Spiritual Disciplines of God and Men – Book by Gary Gilly

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Spiritual Formation & Spiritual Disciplines

By A Word Fitly Spoken on June 1, 2021 in

What is Spiritual Formation? It’s a movement started 40 years ago with by Richard Foster, author of Celebration of Discipline: The path to spiritual growth.

Resources:

What you need to know about Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Disciplines – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research White Paper

Spiritual Disciplines and the Appearance of Wisdom – Berean Research

The true spiritual direction of “Spiritual Formation” – Berean Research

“Raising a Jedi: Spiritual Formation and the Force” – Amy Spreeman

Out of Formation: Spiritual Disciplines of God and Men – Book by Gary Gilly

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Who Do You Think You Are? Part 3

By Amy on May 25, 2021 in

What does it mean to be a “Conservative” Christian? It used to be that you didn’t have to define it. But the liberal-progressive sickness infecting churches over the past half century has caused those who stand firm in Scripture to need to define ourselves, biblically.While many churches and pastors have abandoned the fundamentals of the faith, long-standing Conservative churches have experienced internal struggles for control of leadership and direction. Today if you are not about liberal inclusivity, if you speak the truth, or even if you don’t affirm sin, there will be a price to pay.

This podcast is Part 3 in our series on Doctrinal Distinctives. Listen and download Part 1 and Part 2.

Resources:

What is Progressive/Social Justice Christianity? Berean Research – White paper, Amy Spreeman

The Progressive Disease of Spiritual Deception in Our Time – Amy Spreeman

Progressive Christians and their doctrines of devils – Berean Research

By WHOSE Standard? – Amy Spreeman

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Who Do You Think You Are? Part 2

By Amy on May 20, 2021 in

What is “biblical womanhood?” Is patriarchy wrong, or has it been distorted? What does it mean to be Complementarian, and how has that word been distorted in recent years? In this episode we continue to discuss doctrinal distinctives, the way we identify our beliefs as Christians above and beyond our basic Christian statement of faith.

If you missed episode 1, listen and download it here.

Resources:

Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit (1 Timothy 2:11-12)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Rock Your Role: All Things Being Equal (Galatians 3:28)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Mythbusting Complementarianism: 4 Truths Egalitarians Need to Know About Complementarian Women– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: Counter Arguments to Egalitarianism– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Articles on Complementarianism– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Who Do You Think You Are? Part 1

By Amy on May 10, 2021 in

Why do you believe what you believe about your Christian Faith? Are there some things that we can agree to disagree on? Today we’re going to talk about doctrinal distinctives. These days a lot of people can say, I am a Christian – or Christ Follower – or Evangelical. Or Protestant, or many other labels we put on and take off. Even within different denominations, you need to define what you believe.

In this part 1 episode, we cover Reformed/Calvinism distinctions and Cessationism, two “camps that need a lot of defining. next week we’ll talk about Complementarianism and Culture.

Resources:

Monergism Vs Synergism – Got Questions

TULIP Scriptures – 5 Solas

What is Cessationism? – Got Questions

Why today’s “prophets” aren’t prophets – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

What is Heresy? – Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

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Modesty – Part 3

By Amy on April 27, 2021 in

In this third and final installment of our series on Modesty, we take on two of the most common questions we’ve received on the topic:

“How women and men teach their daughters -and sons- about modesty?”
“How can we biblically deal with women and girls dressing immodestly at church?”

I you missed Parts 1 and 2, here they are:

Resources:

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Modesty – Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 21, 2021 in

In Part Two of our three-part series on the topic of modesty, three questions you might be asking: Does biblical modesty come with “rules,” like skirt height? How should moms and dads go about teaching modesty to their children? And what do you say in situations at your church where a sister in the Lord is not dressing modestly? Michelle and Amy seek the wisdom of Scripture to provide practical applications. Don’t forget to check out Part 1 and Part 3.

Resources:

The Mailbag: Is It OK for Christian Women to Wear Bikinis?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: Should Christian Women Cover Up While Breastfeeding?-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Modli (modest swimwear)

Sister…Show Mercy!– Pyromaniacs

What Not to Wear

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Modesty – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 13, 2021 in

When it comes to modesty and the Bible, we often want “rules” and easy steps to follow. While the world gives us catalogs and commercials and fashion magazines, the Bible gives us general principles about subjective issues that we must wisely apply in our cultural context as we seek to please Him.This is the first in our three-part series on Modesty.

Be sure to catch Modesty – Part 2 and Modesty – Part 3.

Resources:

What does it mean to dress modestly?– Got Questions?

What does the Bible have to say about lust?-Got Questions?

Feminism, modesty and the bikini – Naomi’s Table

Deplorable Decorum? – Naomi’s Table

How much pornography are Americans consuming? The Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture

The Mailbag: Is lust a sin for women, too?– Michelle Lesley – Discipleship for Christian Women

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Mystical Mess: New Age in the Church

By Amy on April 6, 2021 in

What is the difference between God’s miracles and mysticism? Amy and Michelle discuss a growing trend in the church that borrows mystical elements from Buddhism and Hinduism and melds or syncretizes them into Christian practices. Mysticism in the church is as old as the church itself, and has been rightly called out over the centuries as unbiblical. But it is a trend in our time as many Christians are now bringing in these practices and normalizing them.

Sadly, a lot of it comes through the church doors from women, bringing in teachings into women’s ministries on Reiki, chakras, crystals, magic energy oils, yoga, karma, energy fields, and even Ouija boards and tarot cards.

Resources:

What is the New Age? A White Paper Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

Occult – Sorcery: White Paper Berean Research

Christians Mystically Encountering God Berean Research

“Christian” Tarot Cards and Fortune Telling – Fighting for the Faith, YouTube video

The Spiritual Formation Movement – Berean Research

The Interface of Medieval Mysticism and Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation Berean Research

Mysticism: Its Origin and Impact on Contemporary Christian Thought Berean Research

Books and articles by former New Agers:

The Beautiful Side of Evil by Johanna Michaelsen
A Wonderful Deception by Warren Smith

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Discerning the False Teachers: Beth Moore (Parts 1 and 2 Combined)

By Amy on March 30, 2021 in

We’ve combined our two-part report on how to discern the teachings of Beth Moore into one podcast episode, and all of the resource material for additional research is included in the links below. Beth Moore is easily the world’s best known women’s Bible study author and teacher in the world, and has been teaching since 1985 and draws in millions of followers. Many of you have been or are in churches where her teachings are a huge part of your women’s ministry. We’ll look at her own words, compare them with Scripture and help you discern.

Discerning The False Teachers is a series of podcast episodes discussing false teachers in the modern church, particularly some of the more popular women’s teachers, speakers and authors.

Bye-Bye Beth: What Beth Moore’s Split with the SBC Means– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Beth Moore Announces She’s Leaving the Southern Baptist Convention-The End Time: Elizabeth Prata

Living Proof You Should Follow Beth (No) Moore– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Discerning False Teachers: Joyce Meyer– A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

Women Preaching? – A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast

Has Beth Moore only recently drifted, or has she always been false? – The End Time: Elizabeth Prata

Listen carefully to what she is saying in this video… – The End Time: Elizabeth Prata

An Open Letter to Beth Moore- Timeline of Events – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

When women’s ministries abandon the Bible – Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman

On capturing weak women– Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman

Words with Friends – Pirate Christian/Berean Examiner: Amy Spreeman

When seemingly solid pastors fail to protect women – Naomi’s Table: Amy Spreeman

Leaving the NAR Church: Elaine’s story – Berean Research

Good News! (The Gospel) A Word Fitly Spoken

After Thought Podcast Guest Appearance Part 1, Part 2: The Open Letter to Beth Moore

The Rapp Report Podcast Guest Appearance: The Open Letter to Beth Moore and Complementarianism– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: What did you think of Beth Moore’s “A Letter to My Brothers”? – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mother of All Rebellions: Having a Woman Preach on Mother’s Day– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Critiques of Beth Moore (long version) by Elizabeth Prata

Critiques of Beth Moore (newest) by Elizabeth Prata

Articles on Beth Moore by Elizabeth Prata

Why Your Pastor Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore and Why the SBC Should Say “No More” to Beth Moore by Josh Buice

The Beth Moore Cornucopia of False Doctrine, Mysticism, and Impassioned Frenzy by Steven Kozar

Beth Moore at Fighting for the Faith

The Fundamental Problem of Beth Moore at Voice of Reason Radio

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Words with Friends About False Teachers

By Amy on March 24, 2021 in

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 those difficult “Words with Friends.”