A Word Fitly Spoken

Normally when we’re preparing for a Glad You Asked episode, we’ll take to social media and ask you to send us your questions. And, normally, we receive far more excellent questions than we’re able to answer in one episode. So this episode of Glad You Asked is from the leftover questions file! Resources at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/glad-you-asked-leftovers-may-2023/ The Mailbag: Is it OK for women to teach the children’s sermon?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Words with Friends: How to Contend with Loved Ones How to Talk to Your Church Leaders about False Teachers Rock Your Role FAQs #14 (women giving testimonies in church)-Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Women pastors. Sexual abuse. Homosexuality in the church. The SBC annual meeting is right around the corner, and with these and other serious issues looming, biblical, convictional leadership is more important than ever. In this bonus episode of A Word Fitly Spoken, Michelle sits down with SBC presidential candidate, Pastor Mike Stone, to discuss the issues and his vision for a biblical path forward. Show notes at: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/an-interview-wit…idate-mike-stone

When a true, born-again believer sins, we experience great sorrow and throw ourselves on the great mercy of our loving God - This is of course repentance. Even though God has already washed away our sins, we still occasionally do sin and need to repent of those sins. In this episode we talk sin, forgiveness, redemption and more. Resources We're Still Glad You Asked (forgiveness) Forgiving Like Kings and Servants- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Welcome to the May 2023 edition of The Pew, where we address current events - inside and outside the church - from a biblical perspective. In this episode: Resources Titus 2: Teach what is good? Women’s Ministry part 1 Women’s Ministry part 2 Should Women Teach Theology to Other Women? Part 1 Part 2- Dale Partridge SBC Annual Meeting Informational Website SBC Annual Meeting Introductory Video The Mailbag: Where can I get info on #SBC23? Talk Back: Rick Warren Rick Warren- Berean Research Stats on antidepressant use in older women SatanCon Late-term abortionist LeRoy Carhart dead at 81- Live Action Inhuman: Undercover in America's Late-Term Abortion Industry - Carhart- Live Action Christian Nationalism- G3 Podcast Christian Nationalism: A Baptist Heritage of Public & Political Theology- The Sword and the Trowel What’s Up with the National Day of Prayer?- Holly Pivec The National (Take A Verse Out Of Context) Day of Prayer- Berean Research Ronnie Floyd to preside over National Day of Prayer- Berean Research (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/the-pew-may-2023-edition/

Have you heard about the upcoming documentary, The Essential Church? It’s a feature-length documentary about the persecuted church throughout history, as well as a recent example of church versus government during the COVID restrictions, spotlighting John MacArthur's Grace Community Church. Listen in as we interview film director, Shannon Halliday, and make plans now to see The Essential Church when it releases later this summer. Resources The Essential Church website The Essential Church trailer (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

In this episode of Talk Back, we compare Rick Warren's recent remarks about women "pastors" to Scripture. Do the Scriptures he cites really support the idea of women pastoring and preaching? Spoiler alert: Of course not! Let's take a look at what these passages really mean and what the Bible really says about women pastoring and preaching. Resources Rick Warren Reflects on His Legacy Is Women Preaching a Secondary Issue? Rick Warren- Berean Research Saddleback’s Rick Warren appoints 3 women pastors- Berean Research 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 Counter Arguments to Egalitarianism- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Rock Your Role FAQs- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! In this episode of Talk Back, we compare Rick Warren's recent remarks about women "pastors" to Scripture. Do the Scriptures he cites really support the idea of women pastoring and preaching? Spoiler alert: Of course not! Let's take a look at what these passages really mean and what the Bible really says about women pastoring and preaching. Resources Rick Warren Reflects on His Legacy Is Women Preaching a Secondary Issue? Rick Warren- Berean Research Saddleback’s Rick Warren appoints 3 women pastors- Berean Research 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 Counter Arguments to Egalitarianism- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Rock Your Role FAQs- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! ​

On the surface, prayer seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it’s time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. And those questions are nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. Watched Him pray. And they still had to ask Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” In part 2 of our 2 part series on prayer, we talk about praying Scripture, and practical tips for your own prayer time, as well as leading others in prayer. Resources All About Prayer: Part 1 Praying Scripture- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Priming Your Prayer Wall- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women The Mailbag: Help! Our ladies’ prayer meeting is a disaster!- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Sweet Hour of Prayer Bible Study- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

On the surface, prayer seems so simple- just talk to God. But when it’s time to actually do it, there can be a million questions. And those questions are nothing to be ashamed of. The disciples lived with Jesus. Heard Him pray. Watched Him pray. And they still had to ask Him, “Lord, teach us to pray.” In part 1 of our 2 part series on prayer, we talk about unbiblical attitudes and perspectives on prayer, and how we can pray biblically instead. Resources Basic Training: 8 Things You Need to Know about Prayer- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Throwback Thursday ~ After This Manner Therefore Pray- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Throwback Thursday ~ “Can We Talk?”- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women 25 Things I Forgot to Thank God For- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Sweet Hour of Prayer Bible Study- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Contemplative Prayer- Berean Research Sozo – a dangerous “inner healing and deliverance ministry”- Berean Research What Links Breath Prayer, “Practicing the Presence” and Yoga?- Berean Research (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

What do I do when I feel far from God? Should Christians practice yoga? What is the Raindrop Technique of administering essential oils, and is it biblical? We're answering these questions and more on this episode of Glad You Asked! Resources Good News Discovering Head Covering How do the elements of the Passover Seder point to Christ?- Got Questions What constitutes marriage according to the Bible?- Got Questions The Christian and Essential Oils?- Naomi's Table A Scriptural Basis for Raindrop Technique- Raindrop Messenger (WARNING: This is not a doctrinally sound resource. We include it only so you can familiarize yourself with the way Raindrop practitioners twist Scripture to make this practice seem biblical.) Healing Oils of the Bible- Christian Answers for the New Age. My Response to Holy Yoga- Amy Spreeman White Paper: Yoga- Berean Research (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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 (Tran)Script More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/easter-the-passion-the-crucifixion-the-resurrection/ Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It’s so important that we, as Christian women, exercise discernment so that we aren’t deceived by false teachers or false doctrine. In this episode, we'll take a look at four deceptive pop false doctrines that evangelical women are being wooed by right now, and how you can avoid being deceived by them. Resources Fox & Friends Clip (Kiersten) Women Preaching the Gospel? “Just chew the meat and spit out the bones!” Addressing Objections to Discernment- Part 3 What is Discernment? (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Women’s conferences can be such a wonderful time of refreshing. Amy and Michelle first met in person at a women's conference, and A Word Fitly Spoken was born! And because we've both had such a wonderful time at women's conferences and have seen how helpful they can be, we want to share the joy with you! Listen in as we discuss the benefits of local church women's conferences and some practical help for planning and hosting. Resources Book Amy & Michelle to speak at your next women's event! Local Church Conferences- The Rural Church Podcast Women’s Events on a Shoestring Budget and Other Practical Tips- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Get theme, decor, etc. ideas here! (Events Michelle has previously spoken at) (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Pastors are increasingly facing a culture that challenges the biblical roles of women in the church and at home. Amy and Michelle were recently invited to be interviewed by Pastor Mitch Schultz, who has served for over thirty years as a pastor with the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). He is the host of a podcast, Before You Quit: Bringing Courage and Perspective When Serving Gets Hard. What a blessing and encouragement it was. Pastor Mitch has graciously allowed us to share this interview on our podcast today. Enjoy! Resources Before You Quit Podcast with Mitch Schultz Twisted Complementarianism - A Word Fitly Spoken Rock Your Role article series- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Why is submission so scary? - A Word Fitly Spoken More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/discernment-and-the-role-of-women/ Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

How can we be discerning and "test the spirits," as it says in 1 John 4:1-6? We do that by holding up everything we hear or read to the light of Truth found in God's Word, to see if this comes from the Spirit of Truth or a spirit of error. We are kicking off an episode series called "Talk Back," where we listen together to a presentation, a video or a sermon, and then compare what that speaker teaches to what God's Word says. In this episode, we examine a teaching from a program called Therapy and Theology: Commonly Misunderstood Verses about Women, presented by popular teacher Lysa TerKeurst. Resources Therapy and Theology: Commonly Debated and Misunderstood Verses about Women What is the Emergent church movement? - Berean Research Leaving Lysa: Why You Shouldn’t Be Following Lysa TerKeurst or Proverbs 31 Ministries- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Rock Your Role: Jill in the Pulpit- 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 Rock Your Role (series)- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women The Mailbag: Counter Arguments to Egalitarianism- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/talk-back-lysa-terkeurst/ Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

When you hear someone say the word “hospitality,” what's the first thing that comes to mind? An immaculate home with a Pinterest-ready guest room? A fancy party with crystal serving bowls and your grandma's best china? That is not biblical hospitality. Amy and Michelle dive into Scripture to discuss what God's Word says about the hospitable heart, in Part 2 of our two-part series. (Listen to part 1 here) Resources: Hospitality- Part 1 (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! Visit https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/hospitality-part-2-2/

When you hear someone say the word “hospitality,” what's the first thing that comes to mind? An immaculate home with a Pinterest-ready guest room? A fancy party with crystal serving bowls and your grandma's best china? That is not biblical hospitality. Amy and Michelle dive into Scripture to discuss what God's Word says about the hospitable heart, in this first of our two-part series. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent are all traditions that are connected. But are they biblical? In this encore episode, Michelle and Amy dig deep into Scripture to explain why sweet treats and parades are fun, the theology behind these traditions are far from biblical truth. Resources: What is the meaning of Lent? - Got Questions What is Lent? - 40 Acts What is Ash Wednesday? - Got Questions Ash Wednesday - Catholic Online Ash Wednesday - About Catholics Shrove Tuesday - Got Questions What is the origin of Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras? - Got Questions Mardi Gras History - Mardi Gras New Orleans The Mailbag: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, and Lent- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women White Paper: Roman Catholicism (RCC) - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research Christian Liberty - Podcast: A Word Fitly Spoken (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/are-mardi-gras-a…nd-lent-biblical/

What's going on in Christendom these days? Find out in this episode of "The Pew!" We call it The Pew not only because it will bear a slight resemblance to The View, but because it’s sort of like our view from the church pew on these thought-provoking headline stories. Resources: Jackie Hill Perry on Twitter - video Jackie Hill-Perry: The Heterosexual Gospel - Berean Research Andy Stanley on Twitter - video Andy Stanley Archives - Berean Research Oxford Dictionary Added Enby, TERF and More Than a Dozen New LGBTQ+ Words in 2022 Beth Moore’s Tweet Thread on Jonathan Edwards Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God- Jonathan Edwards This Day in History: Jonathan Edwards Preaches “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”- Crossway Beth Moore episode - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast Jennie Allen and IF:Gathering Searching for a new church? https://g3min.org/events/g3-womens-expository-teaching-workshop/ (Tran)Script Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/the-pew/

Welcome to another "What Would You Do?" episode!Amy and Michelle each came up with three scenarios requiring wisdom on the fly to ask each other about. But here’s the catch - we’ve kept those scenarios a secret from each other, so we’ve both got to give our answers off the cuff. Play along! Resources: “Practicing the Presence of God” a growing contemplative trend - Amy Spreeman John Wimber/Vineyard Research - Deception in the Church Everything you (and your pastor) must know about the NAR - Amy Spreeman Contemplative Prayer - Berean Research Jesus Revolution Movie Trailer - YouTube Greg Laurie, Calvary Chapel, and New Catholic National Shrine for Marian Apparitions Azusa Now, Catholics and…Greg Laurie? What you need to know about “A Billion-Soul Harvest Searching for a new church?- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! (Tran)Script More at https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/what-would-you-d…isdom-on-the-fly/

When we think about holy habits, we mostly think about things like reading our Bibles, prayer, and church attendance. But what about evangelism - telling the lost how to be saved? It’s something the Lord calls all of us to do, but it’s also something most Christians have lots of questions about. In our third and final Holy Habits for the New Year episode, we visit with Rich Story, co-host of Voice of Reason Radio. Be sure to listen to: Holy Habits Part 1 with Susan Heck: Scripture Memory Holy Habits Part 2 with Reagan Rose: Productivity Resources: Titus 2: Teach What is Good? Slave to the King (Chris' & Rich's blog, plus all Voice of Reason Radio info & social media) Follow Rich on Twitter Tracts: Chapel Library Living Waters Gospel Tract Planet Bezeugen (Join the Bezeugen Tract Club: 30 free tracts per month!) Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy! More at our website, https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/holy-habits-for-the-new-year-evangelism-with-rich-story/