Podcasts Archives: A Word Fitly Spoken

Glad you asked!

By Amy on October 23, 2019 in

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

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Scriptures mentioned in this episode

Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical A Word Fitly Spoken

Complementarianism vs. egalitarianism—which view is biblically correct? GotQuestions

Rock Your Role Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What you need to know about Spiritual Formation – Berean Research

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Glad you asked!

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Social Justice is a Liar

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 9, 2019 in

You may go to a church where you hear terms like intersectionality, and “woke.” In recent years we’ve seen Social Justice become an issue in the evangelical church where many teach that Social Justice is an essential part of the Gospel; and if we don’t understand that it’s a part of the Gospel, we don’t have the true Gospel at all.

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

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Scriptures mentioned in this episode

Progressive (Social Justice) “Christianity” Berean Research White Paper

The Statement On Social Justice & The Gospel, September 2018

Resource Round-Up: The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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Social Justice is a Liar

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How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

By A Word Fitly Spoken on October 3, 2019 in

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.

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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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How to talk to your church leaders about false teachers

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Words with Friends: How to contend with loved ones

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 25, 2019 in

What do we do when our loved ones get caught up in the snare of unbiblical teachings? Should we say something?
And if so, how do we approach them in love? In this episode, Amy and Michelle discuss how to have “Words with Friends.”

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Scriptures mentioned in this episode

Words With Friends – Berean Examiner, Pirate Christian Radio

Clinging to the Golden Calf: 7 Godly Responses When Someone Says You’re Following a False Teacher Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Discernment: A Spiritual Battle, Not a Logical One Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Discernment: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

What does it mean to contend for the faith? Got Questions

How to Contend for the Faith Grace To You

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Words with Friends: How to contend with loved ones

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Doing Discernment

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 18, 2019 in

How do we know if a teacher, conference speaker or book author is biblically safe? The best way to guard yourself against falsehood and false teachers is to know the truth. Only by being thoroughly familiar with the truth will we be able to recognize a counterfeit. In this episode, Michelle and Amy offer some practical tips on “doing discernment.”

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Scriptures mentioned in this episode

Is She a False Teacher? 7 Steps to Figuring it Out on Your Own Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Discernment Resources Potpourri Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

What is Discernment? A Berean Research White Paper Amy Spreeman

Discernment Hysteria and the God Who Wins Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Discernment: What’s Love Got to Do with It? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

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

How can I recognize a false teacher? Got Questions

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Doing Discernment

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Benny Hinn and The Fruit of True Repentance

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 11, 2019 in

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

When prosperity preacher Benny Hinn says he repents, how do we know if it’s the real deal? Michelle and Amy dig into Scripture to look at what real repentance is and is not. Note that our program today is not so much about Benny Hinn, but about how to discern true repentance from something else. However the news does give us a good springboard into this conversation.

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Scriptures referenced in this episode

What does the Bible say about repentance? Got Questions

Benny Hinn’s Confession – YouTube Video

Benny Hinn’s Confession – Full Transcript

White Paper: Word of Faith (Prosperity) gospel Berean Research

Has Benny Hinn Repented? An Answer and a Plea by Justin Peters

No, Benny Hinn Has Not Repented by Gabe Hughes

Benny Hinn’s nephew ‘encouraged’ by uncle’s rejection of prosperity gospel, calls for ‘genuine repentance’ at The Christian Post

Benny Hinn Renounces His Selling of God’s Blessings. Critics Want More. at Christianity Today

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Benny Hinn and The Fruit of True Repentance

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Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical

By A Word Fitly Spoken on September 4, 2019 in

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

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Enneagram articles Berean Research

The New Age & Quack Spirituality Origins of the Enneagram at Fighting for the Faith (Steven Kozar’s interview with Marcia Montenegro focuses mainly on the historical origins of the Enneagram and includes additional helpful links.)

Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA) Facebook Page Marcia Montenegro (Marcia frequently posts informative Facebook articles on the Enneagram. You do not have to have a Facebook account to see them.)

Christian Answers for the New Age (CANA) Website Marcia Montenegro (Scroll down to “E” for Enneagram articles.)

Girl, What’s Your Number: The Enneagram Episode Sheologians

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Top 7 Reasons the Enneagram is Unbiblical

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Christians and Pornography: What goes on in your mind?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 29, 2019 in

On this 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.

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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 goes on in your mind?

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Is This Church For You?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 22, 2019 in

Do biblical churches exist? How do we avoid churches that are incorporating unbiblical teaching into their services and programs? The good news is that you can find a doctrinally sound church, if you are willing to do some investigating. Amy and Michelle discuss what that looks like, and questions you’ll want to ask.

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Searching for a New Church? Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

Church shopping? 35 Key Questions to Ask the Church Berean Research

Hillsong writer: “I’m genuinely losing my faith”

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Walking Away from Christ?

By A Word Fitly Spoken on August 16, 2019 in

Can one kiss Christianity goodbye? In other words, what do we make of a celebrity preacher and author who has lead people to true salvation, but then declares he himself is no longer a Christian? How is that even possible?

It happened recently to a man who has made headlines, but you need to know this happens a lot more frequently than you might think.

In this debut episode of A Word Fitly Spoken, Michelle and Amy discuss what the Bible has to say about losing your faith.

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Kissing Christianity Goodbye Carl R. Trueman, First Things

Why Are We Shocked? Naomi’s Table

Can a Christian lose salvation? GotQuestions

If our salvation is eternally secure, why does the Bible warn so strongly against apostasy? GotQuestions

Am I Really Saved? A 1 John Check Up MichelleLesley- Discipleship for Christian Women

True or False? A Study in 1 John Naomi’s Table

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Walking Away from Christ?