A Word Fitly Spoken

Gossip is often dismissed as something normal or harmless, yet if you’ve been engaged in receiving or delivering gossip you know how hurtful it can be. In this conversation with Doreen Virtue on her YouTube channel, Amy and Michelle examine gossip through the lens of Scripture. In this discussion, we define what gossip actually is, and how it differs from slander, so you can discern what honors the Lord in your conversations. We also address what God’s Word says about the use of our words, and why this issue matters for every believer. Whether you’ve struggled with gossip, been hurt by it, or want to grow in wisdom and discernment, this conversation can help you to think more carefully about how you speak about others and how to manage situations that involve gossip. We address honest questions many Christian women have: are women more prone to gossip than men, or is that a cultural assumption? What should you do when someone gossips about you? And how do you navigate social settings, friendships, or workplace conversations where gossip is common and often expected? We also discuss whether Christians should engage with celebrity gossip, even if it seems harmless or entertaining. This discussion may be convicting, and yet the intent is for all of us too grow in love, learn more about God, and honor Christ in the way we speak. Resources: If it’s gossip, let it go. Naomi’s Table Gossip, Slander, Rumors, and Secrets - A Word Fitly Spoken Podcast Episode Got Questions’ articles on gossip Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

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: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/the-pew-april-26/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It's time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you'll join us there! But don't worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check out our YouTube Channel's "Livestream" playlist here to watch. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/ Election 2020 – How Can Christians Vote Biblically? Elections and the Freedom to Choose Rock Your Role FAQs- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women (see #13 about women teaching boys) Is She a False Teacher? 7 Steps to Figuring it Out on Your Own- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women How to Talk to Your Church Leaders About False Teachers Hospitality- part 2 (for the question about interrupting) Alpha Course Articles - Ken Silva, Apprising Ministries Alpha: Connecting the Dots - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research All the Single Ladies Talk Back: Heidi St. John Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Is a Christian woman who was promiscuous prior to salvation ineligible for marriage to a Christian man? What does the Bible say about those who forbid the marriage of Believers? We'll tackle this recent social media dumpster fire and share with you the story of one couple who are walking out God's redemption of their past. Our Website: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/ Resources: Trevor Sheatz's original X post Trevor Sheatz's final X post (addressing concerns/accusations) Ben Shapiro and Others MOCKED This Christian Couple, so I Interviewed Them- Ray Comfort's full interview with the Sheatzes Unashamed: Standing Firm on a Biblical Sexual Ethic Christmas Dinner with the Sexual Sinner Testify- 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!

What does it mean for our lifestyle and season of life to "be Holy?" Isn't that just legalism or self righteousness? Nope. Find out why in this episode on basic everyday holiness. Spoiler alert: We haven’t come up with anything fresh or innovative, here. In fact, you’ll probably hear us say a lot of things in this episode that we’ve said before. We’re not breaking any new ground or coming up with any sort of new approach, because, when it comes to basic, everyday holiness, you can’t improve on the perfection that is God’s Word. Show Notes: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/basic-everyday-holiness/ Resources: Good News! Church Searching for a new church? Bible Study Naomi's Table Bible Studies and Resources Bible Studies and Resources- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Prayer Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

The sin of gossip can be really hard to define precisely for every possible situation. Is it gossip anytime two or more people are talking about someone else? Does gossip always include revealing a confidence or spreading a rumor? Is it gossiping to warn against false teachers, implement church discipline, or discuss a widespread, public news story? Join us as we tackle these scenarios and more, and see what Scripture has to say about gossip, slander, rumors and secrets. Show Notes: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/gossip-slander-rumors-and-secrets/ Resources: If it’s gossip, let it go. Naomi’s Table Got Questions’ articles on gossip Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

For most of us, social media plays at least a small part in our lives. And, just as with every other aspect of our lives, we want to use social media as a tool for glorifying God by what we take in and what we put out there. Let's look at some ways we can wisely use social media according to biblical principles. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/sanctified-social-media/ ‎ The Mailbag: Contending for the Faith on Social Media- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women 9 Ways Social Media Is a Blessing to Believers- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled Michelle's Thankfulness Playlist A Biblical Theology of Social Media- Just Thinking Podcast Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Have you heard of the 7 Mountain Mandate? It is an unbiblical movement within modern churches that has moved from fringe charismatic circles into broader evangelical denominations and non -denominations. At its core, this is a theology of dominion: the belief that the Church is called to take authority over society’s major institutions or spheres of influence in order to establish God’s kingdom on earth in visible, cultural ways before Christ returns. The 7 Mountain Mandate is one of the Hallmarks of the New Apostolic Reformation. The mandate claims that God wants Christians to take control of 7 areas of influence in our culture: The Economy, Government, Media, Arts/Entertainment, Education, Family, and the Church. Not to be merely an influence, but to control and reclaim those areas by force for Christ, as mentioned earlier. The 7 Mountain Mandate sounds compelling because it promises that your career, your influence, even your position can have eternal impact. It feels ambitious and spiritual, like you’re high up in God’s grand, kingdom-level plan. But here’s the danger: it shifts the church’s focus from surrendering to Christ to human control of an earthly kingdom, from obedience to ambition. Success becomes cultural influence, not faithfulness to the Gospel. The concept goes back to 1975, when Youth With a Mission or YWAM founder Loren Cunningham and Campus Crusade for Christ (now Cru) founder Bill Bright (a premillennialist), independently claimed to receive similar, extra-biblical divine revelations about influencing seven cultural spheres for evangelism and discipleship purposes. More recently, pastor Lance Wallnau made the “Seven Mountain Mandate” popular by reframing it as a call for aggressive cultural conquest. Wallnau, along with Bethel Redding church’s Bill Johnson, teamed up in 2013 to co-author the influential book titled, Invading Babylon: The 7 Mountain Mandate. We don’t need conquest in any earthly sphere, and Jesus doesn’t promise to come back if we do. Evangelism builds the Church, not the state. Amy Spreeman recently sat down with our good friend Dave Jenkins on his podcast called Contending for the Word to define the Seven Mountain Mandate in plain terms, clarify why the distinction between influence and authority matters and show how this teaching can subtly replace gospel proclamation with power-centered strategies. Scripture calls believers to faithfulness, obedience, and disciple-making. It does not authorize the Church to “take the mountains,” occupy cultural systems, or measure success by political and institutional control. 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 Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/ “God” tells NAR “prophet” about Dominionist Seven Mountains plans Christian Nationalism A Biblical Warning About TPUSA, Dominionism, and False Unity What Your Pastor Needs to Know About the NAR “This Texas Church Became a Political Machine” Culture wars and YWAM/CRU’s spheres of influence Pureflix an arm of dominionist International Coalition of Apostolic Leaders Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It's time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you'll join us there! But don't worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check out our YouTube Channel's "Livestream" playlist here to watch. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/glad-you-asked-live-march-2026/ ‎ All About Prayer- part 1 part 2 Words with Friends The Mailbag: Christian Fiction Recommendations- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Christian Nationalism - Amy Spreeman, Berean Research A Biblical Warning About TPUSA, Dominionism, and False Unity- Amy Spreeman, Berean Research What Your Pastor Needs to Know About the NAR- Amy Spreeman, Berean Research Holy Habits for the New Year: Evangelism – with Rich Story Band-Aids vs. Chemotherapy: Why Suffering Women are Drawn to False Doctrine and 7 Things We Can do to Help- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Lifeway Women- Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women Talk Back: Heidi St. John Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

There’s a growing movement within the charismatic and New Apostolic Reformation camp that we’re hearing more and more about these days: deliverance ministry. If you’ve ever seen a video of someone practicing deliverance, or if you have a friend who’s dabbling in deliverance, you might wonder if it’s biblical, and if it’s OK for Christians to take part in. Our friend, Dawn Hill, joins us to explore what the Bible has to say about deliverance ministry. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/-deliverance-ministry-with-dawn-hill/ Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

What, exactly, are yoga and Reiki? Did you know that many Christians practice "Holy Yoga?" Our friend, former certified yoga instructor and Reiki master healer, Jessica Smith joins us today to give us the details. Find out why Christians should avoid yoga and Reiki, and how they can both be harmful to your physical and spiritual health. Our Website: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/the-truth-about-…th-jessica-smith/ ‎ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

We all experience feelings of guilt, shame, and regret over our past sins - and sometimes even over things that aren't sinful. But is this biblical? Today, we're taking a look at the emotions of guilt, shame, and regret, what they are, when they're biblically appropriate and inappropriate, and how to respond to those feelings in a godly way. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/guilt-shame-and-regret/ A Word Fitly Spoken on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@awordfitlyspokenpodcast8253 Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It's time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes will now air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you'll join us there! But don't worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check out our YouTube Channel's "Livestream" playlist here to watch. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/glad-you-asked-live-feb-2026/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Last week we talked about a newer movement within the visible Church called Christian Nationalism, and we want to continue our discussion in this episode with some words of warning. What are syncretism and ecumenicalism, and how might we be influenced toward this unbiblical mixing of truth with error through political organizations such as TPUSA? Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/tpusa-and-discerning-ecumenical-syncretism/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Have you heard the term, Christian Nationalism? What is it, and what do Christian Nationalists believe? It is a movement that has become more prevalent in the past year or two, and it's a discussion that a lot of people are having right now. Join us as we give a top-level overview to explain and define this movement and which parts of it are problematic for Christians. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/how-to-discern-christian-nationalism/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It’s that time again. We’re starting off a new year that’s full of possibilities and potential decisions. Some of our younger listeners might be wondering what kind of career to pursue, where to go to college, or who to marry. As we get older, there are still lots of questions to answer: When and where should I retire? What’s the best way to care for my aging parents? And so on. Have you ever asked the question, “What is God’s will in this situation?” or “What is God’s will for my life?” Let's look in the Book and find out! Show Notes: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/how-to-find-gods-will-for-your-life-in-8-easy-steps/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

It's time for another Glad You Asked episode! Our Q&A episodes will now air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you'll join us there! But don't worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Check out our YouTube Channel's "Livestream" playlist here to watch. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/glad-you-asked-live-2/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

We all have those petty little annoyances that make us crazy. In Part 1, Amy and Michelle talked about about some of our pet peeves related to the holidays, and today, we're reading and discussing holiday pet peeves from our listeners. This episode isn’t a gripe session, but a glory session. We want to talk about what’s wrong and how to make it right, biblically, so we can glorify God even when we’re feeling peevish. Resources: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/holiday-pet-peeves-part-2/ Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

We all have those petty little annoyances that make us crazy. So today, we’re talking about some of our pet peeves related to the holidays: things Christians, churches, ministries - or even family and friends - do that get on our last nerve. This episode isn’t a gripe session, but a glory session. We want to talk about what’s wrong and how to make it right, biblically, so we can glorify God even when we’re feeling peevish. Show Notes: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/holiday-pet-peeves-part-1/ ‎ Resources: Evangelical Pet Peeves (August 2021) - part 1, part 2 The Bible reveals Xmas day on the 25th-not from paganism- Gus Astacio Christmas Mythbusters Transcripts are available at our YouTube channel and on the Apple Podcasts app. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!

Merry Christmas! We have an early Christmas present for you! Glad You Asked - our Q&A episodes - will now air every month LIVE on YouTube! We hope you'll join us there! But don't worry, you can always watch later on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform as usual. Show notes for this episode: https://awordfitlyspoken.life/podcast/glad-you-asked-live/ If you'd like to watch the live video, check out our YouTube Channel's "Livestream" playlist here. Thank you, bless you and Walk Worthy!