Podcasts Archives: A Word Fitly Spoken

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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Talk Back: Jen Wilkin and The Gospel Coalition

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God Doesn’t Whisper! with Jim Osman

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 to Me, Either

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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Glad You Asked- December '24

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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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner

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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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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What Would You Do? November '24

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Contending for the Word: Dave Jenkins Podcast

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:

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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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5 Reasons Churches Should Avoid Bethel, Hillsong & Elevation

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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.

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Winter Is Coming! Are You Prepped?

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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

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

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Exposing John and Lisa Bevere

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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?

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

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Elections and the Freedom to Choose

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How to Talk to Your Church Leaders About False Teachers

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:
(Click each link for even more resources)

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

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

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

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The Plumb Line Radio Show with Jay Rudolph

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:

Guest Appearance – The Plumb Line Radio Show– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

All About Prayer! Part 1 Part 2

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What does the Bible say about Prayer?

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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

(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.)

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 3

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Trinity Bible Church announcement about Steve Lawson

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.

Resources:

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

(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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When a Pastor Falls

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Prophecy Bingo with Chris Rosebrough

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

(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.)

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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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

(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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Dying, Death, and Funerals- Part 1

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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

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

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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It's our 5 year anniversary!

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Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

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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Off the Cuff: Wrapping up Summer 2024

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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

(No transcript available)

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Unmasking False Teaching in Women's Ministries

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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

(No transcript today – except on our YouTube channel which generates transcripts of all of our podcasts)

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Off the Cuff!

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

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

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.)

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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

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

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

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

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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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Heroines of Holiness

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Addressing Objections to Discernment- Parts 1-4

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

(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

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

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Glad You Asked: Discernment- part 1

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

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

(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.)

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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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

(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.)

Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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Glad You Asked: Discernment - Part 1

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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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Easter: The Passion, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection

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Aging with Grace for Godly Women- part 1

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 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 1

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:

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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Naomi’s Table Bible Studies

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:

Bible Studies– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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White Paper: What you need to know about Progressive Christianty

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

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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Talk Back: The Yeast of the Progressives

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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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Love And Marriage!

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

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:

Survey home page

Survey of women churchgoers

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

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Have You Been Dealt the Pharisee Card?

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

Women’s Ministry Leaders survey

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Talk Back: Alistair Begg

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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

The Pew: The State of 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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Abortion Abolition with Brett Baggett

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:

Abolition Women on X (Twitter)

Abolition Women website

End Abortion Now

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Holy Habits for the New Year: Abolition for Women

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Scriptures mentioned in this episode

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:

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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(Sorry, no transcript for this elderly episode!)

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Holy Habits for the New Year: Evangelism – with Rich Story

Holy Habits for the New Year: Biblical Counseling with Travis McNeely

By A Word Fitly Spoken on January 3, 2024 in

Resources:

Holy Habits: Productivity with Reagan Rose

Holy Habits: Scripture Memory with Susan Heck

Why Aren’t Mormons Christians? with Pastor Travis McNeely

Travis McNeely: Website X (Twitter) YouTube

Biblical Counseling Resources– Michelle Lesley-Discipleship for Christian Women

Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC)

ACBC Trauma Resources:

Biblically Informed Trauma Care

Discerning Trauma Informed Therapy

The Journal of Biblical Soul Care

Recommended Books:

From Forgiven to Forgiving by Jay Adams

The Church as a Culture of Care by Dale Johnson

The Christian’s Guide to Psychological Terms by Marshall and Mary Asher

Saving Normal by Allen Francis

Homework for Biblical Living by Wayne Mack

Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur

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Holy Habits for the New Year: Biblical Counseling with Travis McNeely

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AWFS’s Evangelical Resolutions Wish List

By Amy on December 27, 2023 in

Enjoy this throwback episode about New Year’s Resolutions! We usually don’t make resolutions, BUT, just for fun, we thought we’d share some resolutions we wish some of the celebrity teachers would make for 2024! As Proverbs 17:22 says, “A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.” We hope you enjoy the humor in these in-jest resolutions.

(Recorded in 2021. Sarah Young has since died.)

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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AWFS's Evangelical Resolutions Wish List

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Hark, the Herald Angels Sing

A (Word Fitly Spoken) Christmas Carol

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 20, 2023 in

When it comes to Christmas music, there are some songs we absolutely love … and others …eh… not so much. So this week, we thought we would share with you a few of our favorite Christmas carols and songs, and some we’d really rather do without. Merry Christmas!

Resources

Christmas Mythbusters!

Silent Night

Silent Night, Holy Night (animated movie)

Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Santa Pause with Justin Peters

Jingle Bells (Barbra Streisand)

It’s About the Cross by Go Fish

O Magnum Mysterium

The Most Inconvenient Christmas

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

The Best Christmas Songs of All Time– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

The Worst Christmas Songs of All Time– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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A (Word Fitly Spoken) Christmas Carol

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The Women of Christmas

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 13, 2023 in

The biblical story of Jesus’ birth would look and sound – and be – very different without the important role godly women played in welcoming our incarnate Savior to earth. Tonight, we’re going to open up our Bibles and take a look at the women of the very first Christmas story – Elizabeth, Anna, and Mary – and their example to us as Christian women.

Resources

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The Women of Christmas

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The Mailbag: How to Leave a Church

What Would You Do? December ’23

By A Word Fitly Spoken on December 6, 2023 in

It’s time for another great episode of What Would You Do, with scenarios sent in by you, our listeners! Listen in, play along, and let us know what you would do in each of these situations.

Resources

Spiritual Formation

Tony Evans– Michelle Lesley-Discipleship for Christian Women

Why Is Submission So Scary?

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What Would You Do? December '23

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God Doesn’t Whisper to Me, Either

By A Word Fitly Spoken on November 28, 2023 in

We recently aired an interview about extra-biblical revelation: “God Doesn’t Whisper, with Jim Osman”. Many of you commented and shared how the teaching that we must hear God’s voice did a great deal of harm to your understanding of His nature. In this episode, we want to share those testimonies from our listeners, and why we need to have a scriptural understanding of how God does – and does not – speak to His children.

Resources

God Doesn’t Whisper with Jim Osman (lots of resources in the show notes of this episode)

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

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God Doesn't Whisper to Me, Either

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A Time to Laugh: Christian Humor with Keith Foskey

By A Word Fitly Spoken on November 15, 2023 in

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to weep, and a time to laugh. Ecclesiastes 3:1,4a

Today, we’re talking about joy, laughter, cheerfulness, and humor in the church and in the Christian life with our friend, Keith Foskey. Listen and smile!

Resources

Keith Foskey’s YouTube Channel Twitter Facebook Group

Sovereign Grace Family Church (Keith’s Church)

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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A Time to Laugh: Christian Humor with Keith Foskey

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Abortion Abolition with Brett Baggett

Glad You Asked: Part 2- Nov. 2023

By A Word Fitly Spoken on November 7, 2023 in

It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions! Today, we’re tackling…

When a modern-day prophet’s prophecy comes true
Unruly grandchildren
Voting for non-abolitionist presidential candidates
Women leading the Scripture reading in church
Challenges faced by a growing church
Michelle’s and Amy’s quiet times, and tips for yours

Resources

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

Election 2020 – How Can Christians Vote Biblically?

How Should Christians Vote?– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Seven Thoughts on Voting for the Lesser of Two Evils– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Rock Your Role FAQs (#15)– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

How to Study the Bible and How Not To

Bible studies and resources– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Nine Helps for Starting and Sticking to Daily Bible Study– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

6 Reasons You Should Attend the Next G3 Women’s Expository Teaching Workshop– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

How to Eat Your Bible by Nate Pickowicz

When We Understand the Text/WWUTT

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Glad You Asked: Part 2- Nov. 2023

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Words with Friends: How to Contend with Loved Ones

Glad You Asked: Part 1 Fall 2023

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 27, 2023 in

It’s time for another great episode of hearing from our listeners and answering your insightful questions! Today, we’re tackling…

- How to respond when Christian friends speak admiringly of false teachers
- Leaving a church over contemplative spirituality
- Prescriptive vs. descriptive texts of Scripture
- Ecumenical Bible study groups
- What is a deaconess?
- Should Christians celebrate Jewish holidays?

Resources

Going Beyond Scripture: Why It’s Time to Say Good-Bye to Priscilla Shirer and Going Beyond Ministries– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

Spiritual Formation & Spiritual Disciplines

How to Leave a Church– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Rock Your Role: Oh No She Di-int! Priscilla Didn’t Preach, Deborah Didn’t Dominate, and Esther Wasn’t an Egalitarian– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Who Do You Think You Are?

Deaconesses and Female Deacons– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Glad You Asked: Part 1 Fall 2023

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God Doesn’t Whisper on AGTV

God Doesn’t Whisper! With Jim Osman

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 17, 2023 in

Today, we’re talking about the very important topic of extra-biblical revelation – the idea of God talking to us outside the pages of Scripture. And we’ve got a friend with us who literally wrote the book on it, Pastor Jim Osman. Jim’s excellent book on extra-biblical revelation is called God Doesn’t Whisper, and he’s going to help us understand why this teaching that God speaks to us outside of Scripture is not just extra-biblical, but unbiblical. Listen all the way to the end- we have a giveaway for you!

Resources

Jim Osman’s: website Facebook X(Twitter) Amazon author page

Kootenai Community Church (Jim’s church)

That’s Enough! The Sufficiency of Scripture

Glad You Asked!

How Does the Holy Spirit Lead Us?

Isn’t the Gospel enough?

Jesus Calling articles– Berean Research

Jesus Calling/Sarah Young– Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

7 Ways to Mortify Irritability

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Anger: Righteous or Wrong?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 10, 2023 in

We all get angry from time to time, and for most of us, our anger is usually sinful. But some Christians don’t realize that not all anger is sinful. This can be especially challenging for Christian women. Let’s take a look at anger, and what the Bible has to say about it.

Resources

6 Reasons to Recapture Righteous Anger– MichelleLesley-Discipleship for Christian Women

What does the Bible say about anger?– GotQuestions.org

What are some Bible verses about anger?– GotQuestions.org

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Anger: Righteous or Wrong?

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Leaving BSF with Lara Swanson

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 3, 2023 in

BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) is a parachurch Bible study ministry with local study groups all over the world. BSF has long been considered by many to be solid and biblical, but over the last several years a number of red flags have been raised. Lara Swanson saw many of those red flags, which led to her leaving her position with BSF. Tonight, she’s here to share her story with you.

Resources

Leaving BSF 2023: Testimony from a former teacher– Berean Research

BSF Leader resigns; warns members about 2018 Study– Berean Research

BSF, Jesus Calling and a plea from the heart– Berean Research

White Papers on Contemplative Prayer and Spiritual Formation – Berean Research

BSF as a “Vision-Casting” ministry? An open letter from a leader at Naomi’s Table

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