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Have you experienced rejection? Listen to this passage from the book of Ephesians in the Bible… Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. The loving embrace of our perfect Father can change your life forever. It's never too late to start again. No matter what you've done, you can be made new and clean through the powerful, loving sacrifice of Jesus. He died on the cross to wash away every sin, every wrong thing that you've ever done. Invite Jesus to be Lord of your life right now, and receive God's gift of love, acceptance, and belonging. Always remember there is hope with God. I'm Andrew Palau. Scripture Reference: Ephesians 1:4-5 radio.hopewithgod.com Find out more at https://hopewithgod.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Mike Licona of Houston Christian University joins Sarah and Evan to look at his new book, Jesus, Contradicted. The book is an easier to read version of Licona's doctoral work that challenges the assertions of unbelievers concerning "contradictions" in the New Testament. Licona argues that the Gospels are ancient biographies and, as such, have content that reflects that genre. Thanks to Dr. Licona for joining us!

In this episode, Drew Cost discusses the importance of studying the Bible and provides tips and suggestions for how to do it effectively. He emphasizes the role of faith in the believer's life and explains that studying the Bible helps to develop and strengthen that faith. Drew also highlights the importance of tuning our ears to hear God's voice through reading His word. He encourages starting with the four gospels and suggests studying specific topics or reading the book of Proverbs. Ultimately, studying the Bible helps believers to live a spiritually healthy and mature life. Takeaways Studying the Bible is important for developing and strengthening our faith. Reading the Bible helps us to tune our ears to hear God's voice. Starting with the four gospels and studying specific topics can be helpful for Bible study. Studying the Bible helps us to develop spiritual muscle and live a spiritually healthy and mature life.

In this episode, Abby dives into scripture to look at why it is important to read the Bible as a Christian. Get more info about our Bible Study workshop here: https://rblministries.com/pages/bible-study-workshop Connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/rblministries --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rbl-ministries/support

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Bible literacy is a growing concern in the Church, even among those who grew up in Christian homes. Sometimes our children know the Sunday School stories, but they don’t know how to read and study the Word for themselves. Join me as I have a discussion with Abby Banks about the case for Bible literacy, why it’s important to find resources that dive deeper than simply learning Bible facts, and how families can start studying whole books of the Bible together – even if you never learned yourself! Abby Banks is a former classroom teacher, now homeschool mom of five and pastor’s wife. Even though she grew up in a Christian home, she was never taught how to read and understand the Bible. After learning how to deep dive into the Word using the inductive method, Abby has taught it to kids, teens, and women in various church and homeschool contexts for the last 20 years. Her Inductive Bible Study Courses for K-12 give families a step-by-step resource for learning to study the Word together. You can find her at 4onemore.com and the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast. Connect with our guest:  4onemore.com anchor.fm/homeschoolwithmoxie  facebook.com/4onemore   youtube.com/channel/UC8PITihXWoM3wvMecsKCFxg  Resources for this episode:  Inductive Bible Study Courses – 4onemore.com/shop and 4onemore.teachable.com  Moses Family Bible Trivia Game – FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net/moses  Follow the Family Discipleship Podcast on your favorite social and podcast platforms: - Website: FamilyDiscipleshipPodcast.net - Facebook: facebook.com/familydiscipleshippodcast - Instagram: instagram.com/family.discipleship.podcast - YouTube: youtube.com/@familydiscipleshippodcast` - SermonAudio: familydiscipleshippodcast.net/sermonaudio  - Apple Podcasts: familydiscipleshippodcast.net/apple - Spotify: familydiscipleshippodcast.net/spotify - iHeart: familydiscipleshippodcast.net/iheart  - Amazon Music: familydiscipleshippodcast.net/amazon   The Family Discipleship Podcast is published every week, Lord-willing, by Christian Horstmann. Feel free to also visit my other websites, ChristianFamilyReformation.com and FamiliesForFreedom.info.  

In today's podcast we had a special guest, James Burnside. James walked us through what it looks like to study the Bible as a complete beginner. He even answered some questions about what to ask when looking for a church. If you'd like to learn more about James, check out his Instagram

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In September 1994, Yitzak Rabin, Prime Minister of Israel received an ominous message. It was a warning that his life was in danger. The sender of the message said this information was secretly encoded -- in the Bible. Rabin ignored the warning. A year later, the Prime Minister was assassinated. The code hidden within the Bible not only predicted Rabin's assassination, but also predicted the date, and even the name of the killer. Secretly encoded in the Bible, written thousands of years ago, are predictions of every major world event. Including terrifying events yet to come. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewhyfiles/support

For many, sexuality and sexual experience are compartmentalized away from God. Today, we want to invite you to sit with us as we discuss how God is interwoven throughout every area of our lives, including (and most importantly for this podcast) our sexual intimacy with our husbands. Sponsor VISIT THE STORE TO LEARN MORE! From the Bible Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 (NASB) But now, this is what the Lord says—     he who created you, Jacob,     he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters,     I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,     they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire,     you will not be burned;     the flames will not set you ablaze. Since you are precious and honored in my sight,     and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you,     nations in exchange for your life. Isaiah 43:1-2,4 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 9:6-11 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 (ESV) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23 Where can I go from your Spirit?     Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;     if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn,     if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me,     your right hand will hold me fast. Psalm 139:7-10 And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them. 1 John 4:16 Resources Episode 30: Lies Women Believe, Part 2 - Sex Chat for Christian Wives Episode 43: Dealing with Sexual Baggage Is It Okay to Yell at God about Your Marriage? - Hot, Holy & Humorous A Prayer for Your Sexual Intimacy - Hot, Holy & Humorous Praying Before, During, and After Sex - Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 117: Prayer and Sex “In Bed” (or Lessons from a Fortune Cookie) - The Forgiven Wife Sexual Invocation – My Journey Toward Sexual Wholeness #3 - The Forgiven Wife Intimacy Revealed: 52 Devotions to Enhance Sex in Marriage by J. Parker   Visit our website: forchristianwives.com Check out our value-priced webinars: Shop! - Sex Chat for Christian Wives Individual Websites Calm.Healthy.Sexy. - Gaye Christmus Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker Strong Wives - Bonny Burns

Can you have an atheist in a foxhole? Who are we praying to? Does the Bible even matter? How is Christianity different from other religions? Join us on this episode where my good friend and coworker, Jason, brings up some stellar questions about faith. Listen to the end to hear my favourite Bible verse and Jason's biggest takeaway for the world we live in today. You can also see more of Jason (including an introduction to aerial silks with yours truly) on his YouTube channel, Guyett's Guide!

Sermon: How It All Ends Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, 27-28, Revelation 22:1-6 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The word “apocalypse” is often used to refer to the end of the world. One of the most famous apocalyptic works in the Bible is Revelation, which does give us a picture of the end. But ultimately, apocalypse is about God allowing us to see from a divine perspective. That makes this the perfect way to end our Learning to Read the Bible series. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Reading Someone Else's (Holy) Mail Scripture: Romans 12 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Reading the New Testament Letters. They teach theology, but that theology is born out of real relationships between people facing real challenges. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Discerning the Meaning and Significance of Jesus' Parables Scripture: Luke 16:1-9 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Though we can conflate the two, meaning and significance are two different things. When we read Jesus' parables, we often skip the meaning in our search for the significance. We practice finding both today, as we dig into one of Jesus' most difficult parables. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Eyes to See, Ears to Hear Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The parables of Jesus are some of the most beloved and well-known passages in the Gospel accounts, if not the entire Bible. Just about everyone knows what a “Good Samaritan” is even if they don't know where it comes from. But, in a refrain that has been repeated throughout this series, what if our common understanding of the parables is actually a misunderstanding? Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Who Do You Say That I Am? Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Each of the four Gospel accounts of Jesus tell the same story, but they get there using different routes. This is, in part, because they are writing for different target audiences. This week, we explore a few key facets of these books that will help us both see the unified story and appreciate the masterful way each account contributes to that unified story. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: The Gospel is All About God's Kingdom Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 14-15 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: “Gospel” is one of those words that might be so familiar that its meaning has become fuzzy or diluted. Paradoxically, it has also come to represent something so specific that actually limits our understanding of it. And so, in order to learn how to read the Gospels, we first need to remind ourselves what the word means in the world of the Bible. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: The Pursuit of Lady Wisdom Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, 13-18 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs are all tied to the figure of Solomon in the Bible. And like in the narratives of 1 Kings, we experience multiple sides to Solomon - the young optimist, the elder cynic, and even the ideal shepherd king that wasn't. But despite the varied perspectives, they all call us to one thing: the pursuit of Lady Wisdom. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

There had been many religious lampooning of the Bible oftentimes used for sacrilege and self-serving manner. The sacred text of Abrahamic Religion and denominations of Christian faith has been used for fractional interest and tribal preaching among different groups. It should be restored in respective cases without requiring or incorporating dogma in spiritual practices, should not be, of any scientific affirmation and phenomenological bias in reading the Bible. It's all about learning and the liberation of the spirit in higher ordeals. This reservation goes for every spiritual, scientific, religious, political, cultural, and religious book or scriptures that exist. Have a deep sense of scrutiny and conservative semantics in learning. Always enjoy the value and experience of learning.   Let's join Alex-Jason as they discuss self-meditation and investigating truthfulness in the spiritual text, particularly the Bible. www.higherdensityliving.com

Sermon: Wisdom: Not If But How Scripture: 1 Kings 3:3-15 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The simple truth is that everyone gains wisdom—it's a part of growing up. But not all wisdom is created equal! The source, content, and ramifications of how we see and discern good and bad, right and wrong shapes our lives. And as the biography of King Solomon shows us, it is a life-long pursuit. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: How Jesus Fulfilled the Law Scripture: John 5:19-24 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: It is not uncommon to hear people say that the God of the Old Testament and the God of the New Testament seem like two different Gods. One is about rules and laws and the other is about faith and love. But when we learn to read the Law of the Bible properly, we see that it is all part of the unified story that leads to Jesus. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: What Even IS Biblical Law?! Scripture: Psalm 1 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: There's a memorable bit of dialogue from the film The Princess Bride: “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” In some ways, this could be said of us when we talk about the Law in the Bible. And so, in order to learn how to read biblical law, we might first have to unlearn how we currently read it. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Covenant Watchdogs Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Dr. Tim Mackie of the BibleProject describes the biblical prophets like “covenant watchdogs,” issuing warnings and calling people back to faithfulness to God. But it is not all gloom and doom. Even the most devastating of God's punishments are ultimately about providing the cleansing necessary to restore the relationship and rebuild the covenant community. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Prayers of the Past, Hope For the Future - Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 8 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Last week, we introduced the idea that the Psalms are prayers of the past that offer hope for the future. This week, we see that the hope offered isn't just some general hope about God's future faithfulness. Rather, some of them became key points that New Testament authors, and even Jesus himself, would use to prove Jesus' identity as the promised messiah. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Prayers of the Past, Hope For the Future - Part 1 Scripture: Psalm 2 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The Book of Psalms is a collection of 150 poetic songs and prayers. But it isn't just a “best of” collection - they are intentionally arranged, communicating deep truths within and across psalms. These prayers give us both a picture of the past and hope for the future. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Roses Are Read, Violets Are Blue, Poetry is Hard, but It's Worth It Too Scripture: Psalm 29 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Poetry can be hard to read and understand. Even seemingly simple poems, like the famous “roses are red…“, have much more going on below the surface than we often realize. But poetry, and especially biblical poetry, is so valuable precisely because it communicates in such a different and powerful way. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: HGTV, The Bible, and Baptism Scripture: Romans 6:1-8 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: If you've ever watched a home renovation show like Fixer Upper or Home Town, you are familiar with the concept of design patterns. Colors, textures, themes, and sometimes even literal patterns run through the house in big and small ways to tie everything together. The same technique is used by the biblical authors that, when recognized, adds a layer of depth and meaning. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn't a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Haven't We Been Here Before? Scripture: John 4:1-26 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: The streets of New York City, the canals of Venice, a cafe in Paris. These are iconic settings that many of us can not just picture but almost feel too. The setting in a narrative has the power to affect how we experience a story - sometimes without even realizing it! And learning to read the Bible means recognizing this as a tool of the biblical authors and Holy Spirit as well. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn’t a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Seeing Yourself in the Bible Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Modern stories often give us what can seem like detailed blueprints of characters, telling us about their appearance, backstory, and even thoughts and motivations. The characters in the Bible are much more like impressionist paintings, communicating a lot through very little detail. This lack of detail actually helps us better grasp and connect with the meaning and purpose of biblical narrative. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn’t a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

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Sermon: Parts of Parts of Parts Scripture: Judges 6:36-40 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: Legos are great because every piece is so versatile. But if you have ever used an actual Lego kit, you know the designers have a specific place and function in mind for every piece. And usually, each piece makes up a part that makes up a section that helps create the final product. The same is true with plot in biblical narrative. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn’t a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Sermon: Biblical Gaps and Ambiguity: A Feature, Not A Bug Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7 Speaker: Rev. Dan Wunderlich Description: We all have a heart and a mind. They do different things, and they each have strengths and weaknesses. Similarly, there are literary styles in the Bible that specifically seek to engage each one, and they too function in different ways. Today, we dig into poetry and prose discourse. Sermon Series: Learning to Read the Bible Even if we accept that the Bible is not a textbook or moral instruction manual, we can still desire more clarity. For example, why are so many details in some of the stories either vague or missing completely? It turns out that this isn’t a mistake or just some cultural quirk of ancient literature, but it is an intentional tool of the biblical authors.

Ever think, "I should do better," when it comes to reading your Bible? So many of us do, but we aren't sure how to make it happen. Brittany Ann shares her super simple tips for creating a Bible reading plan that works for you and fits into any season of your life. She also gives us useful tools to help with verses that are hard to understand, and explains how to find the best translation for you. She also shares how Bible reading can truly transform our lives, our faith, our relationships, and our parenting. Check out Brittany Ann's Book "Fall In Love With God's Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women" Download the Quiet Time Plan and Biblical Genre/Lenses chart at FallInLoveWithGodsWord.com Visit Brittany Ann's Website EquippingGodlyWomen.com Have a look at BibleHub.com Listen to E55: How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids Check out our Sponsor Faithful Counseling 10% off first month offer Listen to this episode’s Guided Scripture Meditation Devotional on YouTube Follow Agape Moms on Facebook or Instagram and join the Beloved Collective private Facebook group

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Have you ever felt as if you had no time to study your Bible? Even when you did, you felt as if you never got anything out of it? Never fear! I have been through this same problem! Come listen to how I got through my verse mapping drag and became a master!  Question to think about: What soil are you? Full Podcast Transcript Here: The Number One Secret to Effective Bible Study When Life Presses In and You Have No Time   Associated Links: My Blog: Thoughts on Parable of the Sower Become a Verse Mapping Master in Less Than a Week – the Busy Beginner’s Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget.

Transcript:  The Importance of Keeping Your Word With Your Children   Have you ever said any of these phrases to your kids? Just a minute. I'll be right there. Give me five minutes. I'll be there in a sec. Just let me finish this one thing. Then what happens? Inevitably, time gets away from you and you are much later in getting back with them than the minute, five minutes, second, or "1-task-completion" you've promised. What does this communicate to my kids? They're not a priority. They're unimportant. I am not a woman of integrity. My word is untrustworthy. I care more about tasks than people. I am selfish. I don't care about what they have to say. I could go on, but it just makes me sadder, so I'll stop. SUGGESTION: Check out the blog post, 4 Ways Women Tear Down Their Homes and Strategies to Build Them Back Up. SUGGESTION: Read Charles Wesley Naylor's full article, What is Your Word Worth? SUGGESTION: If you are wondering how you can find all the different translations in one spot so as to compare them, you can grab our course Beginner to Bible Study Boss: 6 Proven Techniques to Add More Time to Your Day, and Fully Equip You to Understand the Bible Even if You've Never Cracked it Open / Your Eyes Cross When You Do THE CALL IS UNMISTAKABLE: Our integrity is required for our kids to trust us.  We lose influence with them if we are not women of our word.  They will choose to listen to someone else, and sadly, most listen to culture and peers who aren't the "iron sharpening iron" type.  If we want to impact our children we have to realize that the impact is related to the influence, and the influence is based on trust, and all of it is directly related to what comes out of our mouths. SUGGESTION: Read this brief article by Michael Hyatt, Keeping Your Word.   If you liked this podcast or others, please hop on over to iTunes and leave us a review.  We would really appreciate it!!  It will only take 30 seconds of your time.  Click HERE to leave a review.

The full transcript of this podcast can be viewed at:  4 Things Women Do to Tear Down Their Homes and Strategies to Build Them Back Up   1. Let it stand vulnerable. SUGGESTIONS:  Verse Mapping Master Course: The Busy Beginner’s Simple Solution to Bible Study on a Strict Time Budget, Beginner to Bible Study Boss Course: 6 Proven Techniques to Add More Time to Your Day, and Fully Equip You to Understand the Bible Even if You’ve Never Cracked it Open or Your Eyes Cross When You Do. START BUILDING: Go room to room declaring the power of Jesus’ name over the people who use each room.  Ask for God’s protection.  Cover every corner of your home in prayer. Devote time during your day to Biblical study. 2.  Act out of worry and fear. SUGGESTION:  4 Practical Steps to Allow Your Kids to Live Boldly When You’re Afraid START BUILDING: When fears creep up, immediately tell the Lord what you’re afraid of and list three ways He has shown Himself to be trustworthy. 3.  Refuse to rest. START BUILDING: Carve out time each week to unplug and disconnect from distractions.  Enjoy family, friends, and time with the Lord. 4.  Forsake discipline. SUGGESTIONS (Links to these can be found in the ORIGINAL BLOG POST):  Instructing a Child’s Heart Shepherding a Child’s Heart both by Tedd Tripp Don’t Make Me Count to Three  by Ginger Plowman   START BUILDING: Use the Disciplined Thinking Worksheet to try to tap into the heart issue of the misbehavior.  Grab it HERE.   Do you want to live a life categorized by intention and purpose?  Grab the Intentional Mom Toolbox. Get the Toolbox Here  

Maybe you think the Bible is unreliable or that, even as a historical book, it’s riddled with errors and mistakes. This week, Carey will be joined by world-renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Evans, who has been interviewed on Dateline NBC, by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and lectured at Yale, Princeton, Harvard and Oxford Universities. Together, they’ll discuss why many of the world’s brightest thinkers have come to trust the scriptures.

We were scattered to the winds, but focused on Erin Adair-Hodges’ “In Barstow” and “The Last Judgment.” Antics became part of the swing of things as everyone called in this week. Kathy called in from her office at her home in New Jersey, a different shade of blue than her office at Drexel; Marion called in from her home office at NYU Abu Dhabi (where she could still keep an eye on a student-run dance party); Jason used his phone to call from his office in Tribeca; and Joseph called from his office at Drexel, right under a giant poster of the Slush Pile Icon and a poster by The Oatmeal, “How to tell if your cat is plotting to kill you.” Jason strongly believes that your cat, should you have one, is always trying to kill you, which led, as these things do, to debate and discussion about cats and dogs, and talks of Tampa, plans to visit Disney World, doin’ shrooms, and the universe!  But now, more about the poet: Erin Adair-Hodges grew up in a small town in New Mexico where there were no trees for treehouses so instead kids dug holes and sat in them for fun. She quit writing poetry for a long time after some people said her stuff was not so good. Since sending out her work for the first time in 2014, she's been awarded The Georgia Review's Loraine Williams prize and a Bread Loaf-Rona Jaffe scholarship; her first book, Let's All Die Happy, won the Agnes Lynch Starrett prize and will be published in October 2017 as part of the Pitt Poetry Series. The moral of the story is some people don't know what they're talking about. “In Barstow” was a great read with brazen imagery, and we loved discussing it.  Next, Kathleen read “The Last Judgment” for us, and really enjoyed the delicious words of the poem. Listen in to hear our discussions about Erin’s poetry. Jason revealed to us that while he was reading up on Erin, he found out that she won his favorite poetry prize, the Agnes Lynch Starrett prize for her first poetry book, published by University of Pittsburgh Press. After discussing Erin’s work, we talked about Marion’s experience in the Dead Sea, and the pros and cons of technology in the modern day when it comes to meaningful experiences (naturally!). Kathleen asked Marion if she felt different after floating in the Dead Sea, and she was excited to tell us that yes, she was! Then she was disconnected before she could tell us why and we could only hope it wasn’t Divine Intervention. Listen in to catch the start of the story, and tune in next time to see if Marion was raptured or if the evil of technology got her instead. Important question: Are cats capable of being just as loving as dogs can be, or are they killing machines? Tweet us @PaintedBrideQ with the #PBQSlushPile and give us your thoughts! Present at the Editorial Table:Kathleen Volk MillerMarion WrennJason SchneidermanJoseph Kindt Production Engineers:Tony Young --------------------------- Erin Adair-Hodges In Barstow I was in-between emotions, the night a tube sock of doom! Well probably just boredom! Also that heat! It was the hinge of my life maybe, how do I know until the end what the middle was and why not that night in Barstow the butt crack of California in a Super 8 alone reading a book of Jing Si Aphorisms found suffocating the Bible—Even the tiniest bolt must be screwed on tightly in order to perform its best it said and I needed comfort but all I got was stuck on screwed which is what I wanted but also how I felt that summer I did not move to Portland again, the summer of almosts, crab grass choking the hyssop and sage with its homely greed and who can blame crab grass for seeing something beautiful then stepping on its throat. There are so many tiny murders. It’s why handjobs were invented and I am a scientist inventing new ways to be lonely. I get bonuses every year. That year, July was pressing its mean heat to the door, listening for a heartbeat inside and I thought how wonderful to be wanted through all the meat straight to the marrow and July said yes July said whatever it is you are thinking I am thinking too so I tore off my clothes to get closer, the book of aphorisms yelling If we can reduce our desires there is nothing really worth getting upset about but I don’t like being told what to do and out of spite started wanting everything I saw— popcorn ceilings! Unremovable hangers! Stains of strangers’ failures! The room shrugged. The shag carpet yawned and swallowed my name. Erin Adair-Hodges   The Last Judgment I come to you in all seriousness, reverent as a turtleneck—I am graceless but I am not depraved. I went to synagogues for a year because I had lost God and was trying to find Him, following clues with my comically oversized magnifying glass held up to my giant eye, lashes collapsing like jaws, grilling congregants under the naked lightbulb of my longing. I kept just missing him. He went thataway. Maybe I wanted to be Jewish to be done with Jesus but not yet break up with God, as if moving into the guest room but leaving my clothes in the other closet, that version of myself a hallway away. I am the ghost of the house I live in— old me-phantoms surround, fuck around with the furniture, make all the mirrors tell the truth. One night I have a dream my husband leaves and the nightmare part is that I’m relieved and so I finally see who I am. It’s not that I got used to loneliness, only that it was too late to learn anything else. The first time a man touched me it was to lower me into the water and raise me out, new fish, the sin picked clean. I was saved, as if I could be spent—saved, I saved myself for God, or if not God then a man God sent, posing us toward each other in a desert diorama, His Holy Homework, but the first two boys I loved are dead, so at night I give myself to them, unzip the hollows, usher them into the pitch. The books inside me are blank. I birth the boys as my son, whom I love and whom I try to forgive.

Using the example of the centurion, who believes that Jesus will heal his servant with just a word, Fr. Andrew asks if that kind of faith is even possible in our own age.

Using the example of the centurion, who believes that Jesus will heal his servant with just a word, Fr. Andrew asks if that kind of faith is even possible in our own age.