Podcasts Archives: A Word Fitly Spoken

That’s (Church) Life! – How to “Do Church” – Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 26, 2025 in

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 “Christianese,” or church slang that can be oh so confusing to new Christians. Join us! (And don’t forget to listen to Part 1)

Resources:

Modesty – Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

The Mailbag: May Christian Women Wear Pants?– Michelle Lesley Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: MLM-ing Essential Oils at Church-Michelle Lesley Discipleship for Christian Women

Servanthood

God Doesn’t Whisper with Jim Osman

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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That’s (Church) Life! – How to “Do Church” – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 19, 2025 in

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 in church, or you’re moving your membership to a new church, there are still things about “doing church” that we can learn or improve on. In this episode, we cover:

How to find a solid church
Welcoming visitors to church
Making friends at church
Training your children to behave in church

Resources:

Searching for a new church?

Is This Church for You?

Hospitality part 1 part 2

Churchmanship 101: Training Your Child to Behave in Church– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Survey Says: Wild and Wacky Worship and Worldviews!

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 12, 2025 in

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 results of this survey?

Resources:

Barna, CRC: Widespread Worldview Confusion Grows as Americans Redefine God

American Worldview Inventory 2025 – Report 1

What is religious syncretism? – GotQuestions

What did Jesus command?- Naomi’s Table

Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion

Truth and Love with Mike Gendron

Searching for a new church?

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Glad You Asked – March ’25

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 5, 2025 in

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

Resources:

The Mailbag: What’s in a Name?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Kristi McLelland

How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

Words with Friends

Scriptures about discernment and false teachers

Unequally Yoked: When Christians Platform False Teachers

Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion

All the Single Ladies

Searching for a new church?

Aging with Grace for Godly Women, part 1 part 2 part 3

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Off the Cuff- Feb. ’25

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 26, 2025 in

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 order
Your comments
…and more!

Resources:

The Pew- Dec. ’24

Searching for a new church?’

White’ House scandal: Faith office needs biblical Christianity — not Paula White– Justin Peters

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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The Rise and Fall of The International House of Prayer (IHOP)

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 19, 2025 in

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 background on IHOP-KC, its leadership, and its doctrine. We also want to talk about this from a believer’s perspective. How should Christians react to this news, and what can we learn?

Resources:

Report: IHOP-KC’s Mike Bickle groomed and abused 17 women – Berean Research

The International House of Prayer (IHOP)/Mike Bickle – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Mike Bickle’s Personal Statement 2023

Is IHOP a cult? One intern’s story – Berean Research

IHOPKC Cuts Ties with Mike Bickle over ‘Inappropriate Behavior’ – Christianity Today

The Hard Truth About Mike Bickle and IHOP – Fighting for the Faith podcast

When a church’s sexual abuse is so pernicious the church should close – Baptist News Global

6-12 year olds to be trained to perform ‘signs and wonders’ – Berean Research

Leaving IHOP and the NAR: Sammy’s story – Berean Research

What to make of the Francis Chan/IHOP union. – Berean Research

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

What is the New Apostolic Reformation? – Berean Research

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Talk Back: Jennie Allen & Gather25

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 12, 2025 in

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 miss.

Resources:

The Mailbag: Gather25– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Gather25 website

Jennie Allen and IF:Gathering– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Berean Research (Amy’s website)

Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What is the Alpha course?– Amy Spreeman

Is Gather25 Leading Believers Astray?– Elizabeth Prata

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Servanthood

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 5, 2025 in

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 at the meaning of servanthood, our manner of servanthood, and our mindset and motives regarding servanthood.

Resources:

The Servanthood Survey– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Homemaking Through Servanthood– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Navigating Away from Theological Liberalism’s Sinking Ship

By Amy on January 29, 2025 in

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 faith?

What You’ll Hear on This Episode
• Four ways progressives have redefined biblical Christianity
• The history of the Emergent church conversation and how it led to the progressive “Christian” movement
• What a theology from above versus a theology from below means and how to spot it
• What Progressives say about themselves and why it matters
• The marks of theological liberalism
• What Christians do about theological liberalism

Resources:

Progressive (Social Justice) “Christianity”– Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

Contending for the Word Podcast Episode

Original YouTube video

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Cessationism with David Lovi

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 22, 2025 in

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 welcome our brother who wrote and narrated Cessationist, David Lovi.

Resources:

Cessationist

Logic on Fire: The Life and Legacy of Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

God Doesn’t Whisper with Jim Osman

God Doesn’t Whisper to Me, Either

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Unequally Yoked: When Christians Platform False Teachers

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 15, 2025 in

Recently, there have been two notable 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 explore the Scriptures that explain why this is a sin and harmful to Christians, the church, and the false teachers, themselves.

Resources:

Exposing John and Lisa Bevere

John and Lisa Bevere– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

The Mailbag: Second Degree / Secondary Separation?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What is secondary separation?– Got Questions

*Justin Peters SCORCHES False Prophets (Justin Peters and Todd Friel on separation)

*Note from Michelle: Providentially, I was made aware of this video by a follower about an hour after Amy and I finished recording this episode. Interestingly, we said some of the same things Todd and Justin said nearly verbatim! On my honor- this was not plagiarism or copying, but an instance of likemindedness, probably due to their influence upon me. As we said in the episode, Christians can be influenced by false teachers, but also by doctrinally sound teachers!

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Don’t Say Yes to the Dress: Submission and Honor in Marriage

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 8, 2025 in

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.

Resources:

Easter with the King: The Story of Nabal, Abigail and David– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Modesty- part 1 part 2 part 3

Of Red Dresses, Feminism, and Cage-Stage-Patriarchy by Tom Ascol

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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The Pew- December ’24

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 18, 2024 in

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 do The Pew, so we can grab some of those headlines we’re seeing – oftentimes UNbiblical headlines – and talk about them biblically.

Resources:

Progressive “Pastor” on Mary’s “choice” – Protestia

Todd Bentley recovers from coma caused by high blood pressure linked to ‘uncontrollable stress’– The Christian Post

TD Jakes says health incident could’ve been fatal if it ‘weren’t for God’s intervention’– The Christian Post

Justin Peters and Chris Rosebrough on Todd Bentley

YouVersion reveals top Bible verse for 2024– The Christian Post

The Mailbag: Celebrity Christian Hot Takes (Driscoll, Graham, Groeschel, Lewis, Lucado, Piper, Vallotton)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

My Favorite Bible & Study Apps– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Texas board approves optional Bible-infused curriculum for elementary schools– The Christian Post

Texas school board gives preliminary OK to Bible-based lessons in classrooms– The Christian Post

Texas tees up likely legal battle with biblical public school lessons– The Hill

Hawaii must allow Good News Club at every public school, court rules– The Christian Post

NOW Are You Ready to Homeschool?

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Talk Back: Jen Wilkin and The Gospel Coalition

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 11, 2024 in

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” to some of the unbiblical ideas in this video.

Resources:

Transcripts on Apple Podcasts

How Men and Women Must Labor Together for the Good of the Church (full video)- TGC Podcast

Jen Wilkin– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Glad You Asked- December ’24

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 4, 2024 in

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 an adult child who’s been excommunicated

Resources:

The Servanthood Survey– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

God Doesn’t Whisper! with Jim Osman

God Doesn’t Whisper to Me, Either

Biblical Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Practical Women’s Ministry – Part 2

The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry – Part 1

The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry- Part 2

How to Host a Women’s Conference

A (Word Fitly Spoken) Christmas Carol

Pentatonix and the Elephant in the Sanctuary

Scott Aniol at G3 Ministries (Contact)

Worship! – with Laramie Minga

Discord: Why Your Church Should Reject Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music

Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner

By Amy on November 26, 2024 in

With the holiday season now upon us, we thought we’d share one of our most downloaded episodes. How should a Christian relate to someone in their lives who is obviously living in sexual sin, without appearing to condone this marriage? Thankfully, God does not leave us without answers. As with every other issue in life, our thinking, our words, and our actions must be shaped by and in submission to the authority of Scripture. Not public opinion. Not political agendas. Not our own personal feelings, opinions, and experiences. Scripture.

Resources:

Such were some of you: Ruth’s story – Naomi’s Table interview 2015

Is it possible to be a gay Christian? – Got Questions

If homosexuality is a sin, why didn’t Jesus ever mention it?– Got Questions

Matthew Vines quietly holds private meetings with Christian leaders– Berean Research

Matthew Vines trains churchgoers to transform their churches to be inclusive – Berean Research

Pastor Voddie Baucham on Homosexuality and Transgenderism – Video

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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What Would You Do? November ’24

By A Word Fitly Spoken on November 20, 2024 in

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? We’ll tell what we would do, but what would YOU do? Listen in and play along!

Resources:

The Mailbag: What’s In a Name?-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Yoga– Berean Research

The Mailbag: Should Christians do yoga?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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5 Reasons Churches Should Avoid Bethel, Hillsong & Elevation

By Amy on November 13, 2024 in

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 music from what we call the top 3: Bethel Church, Hillsong, and Elevation. We hope you enjoy it!

What You’ll Hear on This Episode

Statistics on much money Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music make.
The influence of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.
How the music of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music emotionally manipulate people.
Five reasons why Christians and local churches should stop singing Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.
Examples of the false teaching of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation.
Biblical reasons why the source of our worship music matters.
Why Christians should be concerned about listening to the music of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.
How Christians should speak to their pastor about their concerns with Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.

Resources:

Contending for the Word: Dave Jenkins Podcast

Discord: Why Your Church Should Reject Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music

Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation Worship Music– Amy Spreeman- Berean Research

Why Your Church Should Stop Playing Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, and Jesus Culture– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Bethel Church (Redding, CA)/Bethel Music/Jesus Culture– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Winter Is Coming! Are You Prepped?

By Amy on November 6, 2024 in

It’s just a few weeks away! No matter where you live, these upcoming 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. Enjoy this throwback episode from a winter past…

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

Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app.

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Exposing John and Lisa Bevere

By Amy on October 30, 2024 in

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 Michelle Lesley recently sat down with our good friend Dave Jenkins on his podcast called Contending for the Word to talk about why you shouldn’t be following these false teachers. Dave has graciously allowed us to bring this episode to our audience because many women follow the Beveres.

What You’ll Hear on This Episode

Concerns about John’s understanding of biblical repentance
What biblical repentance entails and means for the non-Christian and the Christian.
The dangers of deliverance ministry and why this teaching is so concerning.
The dangers of “legal rights” and the security the Christian has because of Christ.

Resources:

Leaving the NAR Church: Dylan’s story – Amy Spreeman – Berean Research

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Elections and the Freedom to Choose

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 23, 2024 in

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 our President and other governmental leaders. We’ll talk about voting, the election, the candidates, and a Christian response no matter who wins on November 5.

Resources:

Glad You Asked: Part 2- Nov. 2023 (Voting for non-abolitionist presidential candidates- starting at 16:06)

Should Women Vote?

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Discord: Why Your Church Should Reject Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 16, 2024 in

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.

Resources:
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Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation Worship Music– Amy Spreeman- Berean Research

Why Your Church Should Stop Playing Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, and Jesus Culture– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Bethel Church (Redding, CA)/Bethel Music/Jesus Culture– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Hillsong/Brian & Bobbie Houston– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Elevation/Elevation Music– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

How to Talk to Your Church Leaders About False Teachers

Words with Friends

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

“Just chew the meat and spit out the bones!” Addressing Objections to Discernment- Part 3

Justin Peters EXPOSES Truth About Hillsong and Bethel Music– Justin Peters and Todd Friel

Why We Won’t Sing Bethel Music in Our Church– Costi Hinn, Dale Thackrah, and Kyle Swanson

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What does the Bible say about Prayer?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 9, 2024 in

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 Prayer! Part 1 Part 2

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Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 3

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 2, 2024 in

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 Glad You Asked episode answering your questions about dying, death, and funerals.

Resources:

Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 1 Part 2

Aging with Grace

Michelle’s article on what to do with ashes

On Funerals, Grieving, and Suffering– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: Ministering to the Bereaved-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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When a Pastor Falls

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 23, 2024 in

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? Let’s go to Scripture and find out.

UPDATE (March 12, 2025): Steve Lawson has posted a public statement of confession and repentance. We have linked it below near the end of the show notes.

Resources:

Trinity Bible Church announcement about Steve Lawson

OnePassion Ministries statement

Sin Feels Like Death, Because it Is– Amy Spreeman, Berean Research

Dis. Grace.: Responding Biblically to Church Scandal– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Pastoral Propriety with Church Ladies, and 7 Ways Women Can Help– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

“Disqualified”: What it means and how a pastor gets there– The Cripplegate

Learning from the Sins of Others: Ravi Zacharias

The Mailbag: Can unforgiveness cause you to you lose your salvation?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Walking Away from Faith?

Lawson quote on the foolishness of adultery

Update (March 12, 2005): Lawson’s public statement of confession and repentance

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Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 18, 2024 in

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, plus some thoughts on ministering to the bereaved. And, of course, as Christians, the Bible will also inform how we handle those practical details.

Resources:

Dying, Death, and Funerals- part 1 part 3

On Funerals, Grieving, and Suffering– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Mailbag: Ministering to the Bereaved-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 11, 2024 in

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 the Bible says about death, what we should believe about death, and how to biblically navigate some issues surrounding death that the Bible doesn’t talk about.

Resources:

Dying, Death, and Funerals- part 2 part 3

On Funerals, Grieving, and Suffering– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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It’s our 5 year anniversary!

By Amy on September 5, 2024 in

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 and why they’re our favorites. You can listen to all of our episodes by clicking on the Recent Episodes tab and then clicking “Play from the Beginning.” Thanks for being a part of our ministry!

Episodes we talked about:

Review of The Chosen part 1 part 2 part 3

Glad You Asked: “The Chosen” with Pastor Gabe Hughes part 1 part 2

Prophecy Bingo with Chris Rosebrough

How to Study the Bible – And How Not To

Glad You Asked: Live from Cruciform Conference

Words with Friends about False Teachers

God Doesn’t Whisper: with Jim Osman

Modesty part 1 part 2 part 3

How to Talk to your Church Leaders about False Teachers

Aging with Grace for Godly Women part 1 part 2 part 3

AIG Answers for Women: Resolute

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Off the Cuff: Wrapping up Summer 2024

By Amy on August 28, 2024 in

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 this world, topics that affect our lives, and ways that we can reflect Christ and grow in holiness and discernment.
Thoughts on this episode? Leave us your comments below.

Resources:

Naomi’s Table

Berean Research

Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Daily Grace Co. discernment article– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Ruth Chou Simons discernment article– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

AIG Answers for Women: Resolute

Pastor Tony Evans Ousted Over Unnamed Sin– Berean Research

Tony Evans– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Unmasking False Teaching in Women’s Ministries

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 15, 2024 in

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 with The Gospel Coalition, Lifeway Women, and more!

Resources:

Podcast Guest Appearance – Contending for the Word– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Off the Cuff!

By Amy on May 30, 2024 in

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 say about the joys and the trials of walking worthy.

Note: We are once again taking a break from podcasting for this summer to rest in the Lord and focus on family priorities. We hope you enjoy some of our many older podcasts here. We will also post on our social media if you would like to keep in touch. We are planning to return to producing new episodes for you in late August.

Love in Christ,

Amy and Michelle

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Glad You Asked: “The Chosen” with Pastor Gabe Hughes- part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on May 23, 2024 in

Here’s part 2 of our discussion with Pastor Gabe Hughes on our Glad You Asked episode on The Chosen. (Did you miss Part 1 of our interview? LISTEN HERE.)

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 has Pastor Gabe, on Q&A episodes of his podcast, When We Understand the Text. So we thought he would be the perfect guest to help us answer all your questions about The Chosen.

Resources

Glad You Asked: “The Chosen” with Pastor Gabe Hughes- part 1

AWFS series on The Chosen: part 1 part 2 part 3

WWUTT Website (find all of Pastor Gabe’s links here)

WWUTT videos on The Chosen

Pastor Gabe’s blog articles on The Chosen

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

(Tran)Script (For a more accurate transcript, locate this episode on our YouTube channel and click the “show transcript” button in the info. box under the video.)

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Glad You Asked: “The Chosen” with Pastor Gabe Hughes- part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on May 15, 2024 in

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 has Pastor Gabe Hughes, on Q&A episodes of his podcast, When We Understand the Text. So we thought he would be the perfect guest to help us answer all your questions about The Chosen. Here’s part 1 of our discussion with Pastor Gabe.

Resources

Glad You Asked: “The Chosen” with Pastor Gabe Hughes- part 2

AWFS series on The Chosen: part 1 part 2 part 3

WWUTT Website (find all of Pastor Gabe’s links here)

WWUTT videos on The Chosen

Pastor Gabe’s blog articles on The Chosen

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

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Heroines of Holiness

By A Word Fitly Spoken on May 9, 2024 in

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 learning from their example, and setting a good example of holiness for one another today.

Resources

(Tran)Script (For a more accurate transcript, locate this episode on our YouTube channel and click the “show transcript” button in the info. box under the video.)

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Discernment vs Twisted Scripture

By Amy on May 1, 2024 in

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 surely be pulled out and dusted off the next time a so called “Christian” event, idea, or fad pops up, so let’s take a look at them and untangle them so we’ll all be ready to explain what Scripture really says. Because the next “Asbury” – or something like it – is right around the corner.

Resources

Resolute: 2025 Answers for Women Conference- March 31-April 2 April 3-5

The Mailbag: Applying Twisted Scripture to Pseudo-Christian Events, Ideas and Fads– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Asbury, Revival, and Discernment– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What Happened To The Asbury Revival?– Samuel Sey

The Asbury Revival: One Year Later– The Asbury Collegian

Glad You Asked: Discernment- part 1 part 2

Addressing Objections to Discernment- Parts 1-4

(Tran)Script (For a more accurate transcript, locate this episode on our YouTube channel and click the “show transcript” button in the info. box under the video.)

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Christians and Pornography: What’s going on in your mind?

By Amy on April 17, 2024 in

On this throwback episode of A Word Fitly Spoken, 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.

Pornography is such a plague on society in general, and, unfortunately, even Christian men and women have been tempted into using it. What can you do if your spouse is addicted to these images, or is having an emotional affair? What if you’re the one who is caught in the snare of sexual immorality?

As always, we’ll be looking first and foremost at what the Bible has to say, since the Bible is our authority as Christians.

Resources:

Scriptures teaching that using pornography is a sin and Scriptures about contentment (be sure to study all of these in context)

Biblical Resources on Pornography Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Should Christian Couples Watch Pornography Together? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Is lust a sin for women, too? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Glad You Asked: Discernment – Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 10, 2024 in

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 much as we do. What do I say?
Should I stop following Daily Grace Co.?
Thoughts on Greg Laurie?
Should I attend a funeral at a cultic “church”?
How do I approach a loved one about the false teacher/doctrine she’s following without offending her?
How do I approach my church leaders about the false teacher/doctrine they’re allowing in our church?
How can I vet a teacher to see if she’s a false teacher?

Resources

Glad You Asked: Discernment- part 1

The Chosen- parts 1-3

The Daily Grace Co. – Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Roman Catholicism: Mass Confusion

Truth and Love – with Mike Gendron

What Do Unity Churches Believe?

Praying Together vs Fervent and The War Room

Greg Laurie, Calvary Chapel, and New Catholic National Shrine for Marian Apparitions

Greg Laurie and the SBC: “Surely Becoming Charismatic”

Azusa Now, Catholics and…Greg Laurie?

Greg Laurie promotes Furtick’s new book

Azusa Redux: Lou Engle, Greg Laurie uniting denominations?

Addressing Objections to Discernment- Parts 1-4

Doing Discernment

AWFS Discernment episodes

How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

Choose What Is Right: A Study in Discernment (Bible Study)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Words with Friends

Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

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Glad You Asked: Discernment – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on April 3, 2024 in

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 of “discerning spirits” and how can we exercise it objectively?
Help! My church uses music from heretical sources!
The women’s ministry at the church I’m attending uses materials by false teachers. What should I do?
I lead a women’s Bible study at my church. What do I do when I’m told that I can only use studies from LifeWay?
My church hired a women’s ministry director who was previously the Women’s Ministry Specialist at Lifeway. What should I be on the lookout for?
Is flag dancing/waving in worship biblical?
How do you discern between the voice of the Holy Spirit and the voice of your own ego?

Resources

Glad You Asked: Discernment- part 2

Addressing Objections to Discernment- Parts 1-4

Doing Discernment

How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

Choose What Is Right: A Study in Discernment (Bible Study)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

God Doesn’t Whisper and other AWFS episodes on the sufficiency of Scripture

Words with Friends

What is the spiritual gift of discerning spirits?– Got Questions?

Why Your Church Should Stop Playing Bethel, Hillsong, Elevation, and Jesus Culture– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Popular False Teachers & Unbiblical Trends– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Easter: The Passion, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection

By Amy on March 26, 2024 in

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 approach Easter – Jesus’ suffering, or “passion” as it’s sometimes called, and His death, burial, and resurrection.

Resources

The Events of Passion Week by Mike Collier

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Aging with Grace for Godly Women- Part 3

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 19, 2024 in

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. We certainly don’t have all the answers, so we appreciate your chiming in and offering your wisdom.

Resources:

Aging with Grace for Godly Women- part 1

Aging with Grace for Godly Women- Part 2

Biblical Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Practical Women’s Ministry – Part 2

Titus 2: Teach What is Good?

Modesty: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3

Excommunicating the Elderly: Kicking Wisdom to the Curb

Searching for a new church?

Ben Shapiro Got Hammered for This (Stewarding our retirement for ministry, wills/trusts)- Wretched Radio

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Aging with Grace for Godly Women- Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 13, 2024 in

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 life when your children grow up and leave home, or what it’s like to grow older as a single woman. Aging really is a huge adjustment to a new season of life. In this episode we’ll be talking about some of the practical aspects of growing older.

What did you think of parts 1 & 2? In part 3, we’ll be reading your responses and thoughts, so please be sure to comment on this episode or our social media pages!

Resources:

Aging with Grace for Godly Women- part 1

Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner

When Your Child Cancels You– Transformed with Dr. Greg Gifford

How Can I Remain Fruitful in My Old Age or in My Retirement?– Ligonier

What does the Bible say about aging/growing old?– GotQuestions

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Aging with Grace for Godly Women- Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on March 6, 2024 in

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 and to do as we age? Grab your Bible and let’s study these passages together.

Resources:

The Women of Christmas (Anna)

What does the Bible say about aging/growing old?– GotQuestions

Aging with Grace for Godly Women- Part 2

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Potluck! February 2024

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 28, 2024 in

This week, we’ve got a new feature for you that we 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 us as we discuss discernment, accountability, discipleship materials for teens, Ecclesiastes, and more!

Resources:

Naomi’s Table Bible Studies

Bible Studies– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Talk Back: The Yeast of the Progressives

By Amy on February 21, 2024 in

What happens when speakers add their own opinions and worldly cultural influences to the Word of God? The examples we are sharing 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 Progressives with what the Bible really says.

Resources:

Minister Carla Baily: Pilgrim Congregational Church Duluth, Minnesota,
Dr. Adam Shoemaker, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina
Andy Stanley, Northpoint Church in Atlanta
Elle Dowd, Church Website

White Paper: What you need to know about Progressive Christianty

The Progressive Disease of Spiritual Deception in Our Time

Evangelicalism has been hijacked by woke elitist progressive “Christians”

Progressive Christians and their doctrines of devils

Social Justice is an Attack on the Sufficiency of Scripture

Clergy Advocacy Board for Planned Parenthood

Andy Stanley– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Love And Marriage!

By Amy on February 14, 2024 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, in this sweet throwback episode.

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

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The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry- Part 2

By A Word Fitly Spoken on February 8, 2024 in

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 the results of the survey of the women’s ministry leaders. Tonight, in part 2, we’re going to take a look at the results of the survey that was administered to the women churchgoers.

Resources:

The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry- Part 1

Survey home page

Survey of women churchgoers

Biblical Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Practical Women’s Ministry – Part 2

All Word and No Play: The Importance of Fun and Fellowship in the Doctrinally Sound Church– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Talk Back: Alistair Begg

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 31, 2024 in

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?

Resources

Interview video with Begg’s initial remarks (28:45)

AFR statement

AFR article

Begg’s response sermon (entire sermon)

Relevant portions (excerpts) of Begg’s response sermon from Protestia

Justin Peters’ video (recorded prior to Begg’s response sermon)

Shepherds Conference Removes Alistair Begg– Berean Research

Alistair Begg– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Have You Been Dealt the Pharisee Card?

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The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry – Part 1

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 23, 2024 in

Tonight, we’re going to take a look at the results of the survey that was administered to the women’s ministry leaders. In part 2 of this episode of The Pew, we’ll discuss the results of the survey of the women churchgoers.

Resources:

Survey home page

Women’s Ministry Leaders survey

Biblical Women’s Ministry – Part 1

Practical Women’s Ministry – Part 2

All Word and No Play: The Importance of Fun and Fellowship in the Doctrinally Sound Church– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Pew: The State of Women’s Ministry- Part 2

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Holy Habits for the New Year: Abolition for Women

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 18, 2024 in

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 year’s habits are more outwardly focused on ministering to others. And one of the holy habits we want to encourage you to consider “doing” this year is abortion abolition.

Resources:

Abortion Abolition with Brett Baggett

Abolition Women on X (Twitter)

Abolition Women website

End Abortion Now

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How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

By Amy on January 10, 2024 in

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 things when we encounter false teachers and false doctrine.

In our “Doing Discernment” episode, we took a look at how to determine if a teacher is trustworthy and whether or not you should be following him or her. In our “Words with Friends: How to contend with loved ones” episode, we talked about how to approach and gently warn a friend who’s following a false teacher.

But what about when false teachers or false doctrine impacts your church? What’s the right and biblical way to address it? Michelle and Amy discuss how to talk to your church leaders about false teachers.

Resources:

Scriptures mentioned in this episode

How should I approach my church leaders about a false teacher they’re introducing? 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

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