Podcasts about spf podcast

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! It's a SPF mailbag episode! Today I am sharing some SPF mail and answering listener questions about raising humble kids and how to approach new age deception with friends and family. --------------------------------------Need graphic or web design help? Send my husband an inquiry on andyhlushak.com and see if he can help you acheive your business goals with great design and marketing.--------------------------------------Summer Skin with Earthley!Get 10% of your first order: FIRSTSPFhttps://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushak-------------------------------------Overnight Sourdough Waffles (I know that's why you're here ;) They are the BEST!)https://lovelylittlekitchen.com/overnight-sourdough-waffles/--------------------------------------Linen Jar Covers(I have something similar to these)https://a.co/d/48iOfQY--------------------------------------Wise Words For Moms by Ginger Hubbard(Ok, THIS is a major mom win!)https://a.co/d/6PDb8I8Support the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever heard negative things about the left hand or being left handed because the Bible refers positively to the right hand so many times? That's a false dichotomy and it's a logical fallacy that can trip us up when it comes to understanding theology. Today I will help us spot some classic unbiblical contrasts and how we can help our kids recognize this fallacy in regular scripture reading too.Life Hack at 6:10Check out the Zevo Flying Insect Light: https://a.co/d/3UkE0EDFalse Dichotomies at 8:06Links to ResourcesFaith vs Science: https://answersingenesis.org/what-is-science/science-or-the-bible/Law vs Liberty: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/liberty-vs-lawGospel vs Social Justice: https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/do-we-believe-whole-gospelFree Bible Reading Plan: sheprovesfaithful.com/bibleGraphic and Web Design & Marketing with Andy Hlushak: andyhlushak.comSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Sound doctrine is critical to a Christian's faith and life. How we love, how we live, how we act, how we worship - is all downstream from what we believe; and if it's not rooted in the sound teachings of Scripture, it's easy to go astray in the practical out workings of living. Today I am sharing three ways sound doctrine protects us.Read the Bible with me!Get the plan for free here: sheprovesfaithful.com/bibleSummer Outdoor Survival Kit:Neem soap: https://a.co/d/fEVL4stBlack Drawing Salve: https://earthley.com/products/black-drawing-salve-stick/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushak&campaign=black drawing salveGet 10% off your first order with code SPF10Sound Doctrine Protects us:One - Sound doctrine comes from the highest authorityTwo - Sound Doctrine is upstream from our livingThree - Sound doctrine needs to be watched and held on to Listen to RC Sproul's talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0F8hMwTbHUSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! According to Noah Webster, Zeal is the Passionate ardor in the pursuit of any thing; it is an eagerness of desire to accomplish or obtain some object. Zeal that accomplishes good and godly things must be rooted in knowledge and be disciplined. Today we will throw off impulsive fervor and learn why knowledge is critical when living zealously for the Lord.  --------------Zeal for God must be rooted in knowledge and discipline.Francis Turretin Four reasons why our zeal must be rooted in knowledge:That we may distinguish truth from falsehood, as there may be zeal for error and false doctrine as well as for that which is true; That we may understand the comparative importance of things, so as not to make much of what is little, and make little account of what is great; That we may prosecute and defend the truth in the right way, with prudence, firmness, fidelity, and meekness; That our zeal may have the right object, not our own interest and reputation, but the glory of God and the salvation of men. Discipline directs our passions back to God's will. We lay down our ways before God and direct our zeal through His will. ----------My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambershttps://utmost.org/updated/do-it-yourself-2/Read the Bible with me!sheprovesfaithful.com/bibleSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Do you ever feel like you're the worst? Have you ever struggled with feelings of guilt even though you know you've been forgiven by God? Do you look back at sinful times in your life and feel defeated? Today I am going to share what the God blesses us with so that we can move forward from past sin and grow in holiness and take hold of the peace he gives through Christ.------Life Hack: Get yourself a home fire extinguisher!Here's one we just bought to replace the one I used:https://a.co/d/d5Hb0u7----Hebrews 13:20-21Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.----"It has within itself the whole compass of the gospel, as one might show if this were our object at this season. It is condensed spiritual meat; much in little; all things in one blessing. Every word is as a pearl for value, and as the sea for depth." - Charles SpurgeonSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever been in a situation where you opened your mouth when maybe you should have bit your tongue instead? James says if you can tame your tongue you can bridle your whole body. This might be impossible this side of heaven, but there is a prayer in Psalm 39 to help us hold our tongues and walk in wisdom especially in the hight of our emotions. ----------------------------------------------------Long into today with a personal story of God's grace to our family!You can skip to the topic starting at min 8:10Plug in carbon detector:  https://a.co/d/3vIjtcT----------------------------------------------------This podcast episode is so practical for our marriages, parenting, and relationships with other people. It will help us remember to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.----------------------------------------------------“Perhaps he feared that if he began to talk at all, he would be sure to speak amiss, and, therefore, he totally abstained. It was an easy, safe, and effectual way of avoiding sin, if it did not involve a neglect of the duty which he owed to God to speak well of his name.” (Spurgeon)"Lord, make us to consider this, that we may secure mansions in the house not made with hands." Matthew Henry"Watchfulness and resolution, in the strength of God's grace, will do more towards the bridling of the tongue than we can imagine, though it be an unruly evil." Matthew Henry When we are vexed and troubled and our emotions are mounting up, it is a good and wise thing for us to hit the pause button by asking the Lord to remind us of our brevity - that like Psalm 90 says, "teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom."Support the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Johnathan Edwards said, "True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed;" Today I am sharing how Opposition to virtue is grounds for glory - That all these uphill battles in our lives really matter and are cultivating lasting virtue in us, something more  precious than gold.-------------------------------------------------I don't have many show notes today, but here is the quote from my friend that I mentioned in the podcast (I had already recorded but thought I'd leave it here as a bonus):St. Gregory of Nyssa. (from The Life of Moses): "No Good has a limit in its own nature but is limited by the presence of its opposite, as life is limited by death and light by darkness … Just as the end of life is the beginning of death, so also stopping in the race of virtue marks the beginning of the race of evil."And here are the Jonathan (not Thomas ha!) Edwards quotes:"“True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed; and the divine excellency of real Christianity is never exhibited with such advantage as when under the greatest trials; then it is that true faith appears much more precious than gold, and upon this account is "found to praise and honour and glory.” - Jonathan Edwards“True virtue does not arise from self-love or from any earth-bound selflessness… but from a desire to see God's glory displayed above all.” - J. EdwardsMatthew Henry Commentary on Hebrews 5: https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Hbr/Hbr_005.cfm?a=1138008Support the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! What is manifestation? How has this practice crept into the church? Can we really just declare something and make it happen? How do we pray for things we want? Today I am sharing about the trouble with manifestation and how to think biblically about our personal desires, goals, and prayers.---------------------------Manifestation is the practice coming out of the New Thought movement which has similiaries to New Age beliefes where you bring your desires, goals, or intentions into reality through focused thought, belief, and action and even your spoken word.Manifestation is troubling for many reasons - the biggest being it leads people away from their true need of Christ. It teaches that all we need and desire can be found in our own power. It teaches that we are little gods with power and authority to create and call into existence the things that are not.It drives us away from God because it falsely teaches we have the ability and power to create our reality and that our lives are about our will. It tears down trust in God.It is so good for us to return to the Word each day and to get our understanding about God and our world and our lives from the Bible.Prayer shows our dependence on God, helps us put our trust in him, helps us not lean on our own understanding, and pray allows us to present our requests to a good, holy, God. Resources:Doreen Virtue youtube channel: Christian or New Age? (episode on manifestation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9kvJYFD0eY&t=1148shttps://www.youtube.com/@Doreen_VirtueSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! How are we enjoy the temporal joys of life? Are they really all a vanity, or chasing after the wind? Today I am sharing how we can faithfully enjoy the good gifts God gives while also heading the wisdom of finding our purpose and delight in Christ alone.Let's talk about the enjoyment of temporary pleasures and pursuing the eternal. Are they at odds with each other? Is there a balance to strike between the two? And what's the bigger picture?Scripture References:James 1:16-181 Timothy 6:17-19Ecclesiastes 9:7Ecclesiastes 2"So when we consider the good things, the temporal blessings on earth, here is the wisdom - these things are gifts from God to be enjoyed by us and be a blessing, to fill us with thankfulness and to be shared, and used in godly ways." - SPF"The wisdom is to not make our focus and the meaning of our life the pursuit of pleasure - while good gifts from God are to be for our enjoyment, they are not what we chase down. It's not where we get our meaning, it's not how we solve our problems." - SPF""If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world." C.S. LewisResourcesGap Cleaning Brushes: https://a.co/d/bdRXaGIRead the Bible with Me!: sheprovesfaithful.com/bibleSupport the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! The internet has made so many things better. But along with our ability to constantly access information, we can hit a point of input overload, leading to overwhelm and even a dullness of hearing. How can we prove faithful with the availability of constant input via the world wide web? Today I am sharing three ways to grow in our discernment when it comes to all the input from the internet. Too Much Input Can...1.  Make it difficult to discern everything2. Desensitized and distract 3. Drive us toward overwhelm and anxietyHow to Grow in Discernment:Always be going to the ultimate authority on all matters - God's Word in the Bible.Hebrews 5:11-14Cut through the input by understanding what the Lord's will isEphesians 5:6-17"The best thing we can do is not just throttle the amount of input from the internet we consume each day, but to make sure we are getting input from the source of all truth and goodness: God's Word." ------Resources12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You: https://a.co/d/ajPJBmhAlisa Childers Are you Influenced by These Unbiblical Trends?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEBC36OHHw0Support the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

It's the 2024 Christmas Spectacular with Lauren and Andy!This year we are talking about traditions, a bit of Christmas history regarding the Christmas tree, how to be mindful of the whole crew (family) and reasons why we can all have a no pressure Christmas!If you want to read the Bible with us in 2025, sign up for the SPF Newsletter and get a monthly email with a Bible Reading Plan:www.sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Merry Christmas! Send me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Charles Spurgeon once preached "Such merry hearts have a continual feast." Where does a merry heart come from and how can we have a truly "merry" Christmas this season?But I believe as Christians, there's always a reason to celebrate and that we can cultivate a merry heart and mirth by doing two things: believing in God's promises and rejoicing and their fulfillment.The believing part makes our hearts merryAnd the rejoicing is our audible mirth.----------------------------------Patreon Supporters:Merry Christmas and Thank you!Find out more patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulRead through the Bible in 2025:Sign up for my newsletter and get a reading plan each month free!sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterTwo Great Recipes for Celebrating!The Best Stuffing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IflWhTkEwPoThe Best Cinnamon Rolls: https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/best-cinnamon-rolls/Let me know your favorite recipe through sending me a text!Send me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

A few years ago I did a faith and practice series that gave faithful tasks practical applications. We are called to be faithful to Christ as Lord and that includes living fruitful productive lives. There are many ways to go about a frutiful and productive life, and today I am sharing some tips on planning and preparing for the Holidays. It's not too late to get out that pen and paper!--------------------⭐️Don't Miss the Earthley Black Friday Sale!⭐️Get 20% site wide with code BLACKFRIDAY20November 28 - December 2Shop through this link and support SPF:https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushak-----------------------

Proverbs says a good name is better than riches? A name becomes synonymous with character.  What type of character is behind a good name? How do we cultivate a good name? Today I'm sharing three examples of good character that made names great and how to remain steadfast when people slander your name. ---------------------"That's a lovely idea, Diana," said Anne enthusiastically. "Living so that you beautify your name, even if it wasn't beautiful to begin with making it stand in peoples thoughts for something so lovely and pleasant that they never think of it by itself. Thank you, Diana." - Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery --------------------"This good name proceeding from a good conscience, this honor from virtue, this perfume of faith and obedience, this splendor and sparking of the white stone, which only shines upon heavenly hearts - is far more desirable than riches."  - Guzik Bible Commentary ---------------------Send me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

William Gurnall a 17th century English clergyman said, "Sincerity enables the Christian to do two things which the hypocrite cannot -- to speak good of God, and to expect good from God." Today I am sharing more about God's decretive will and his perceptive will and three truths to meditate on when you consider the "whatever happens" in your life.Try Earthley!Do you like natural products? When you shop Earthley and use my SPF affiliate code, you support the podcast.My favorite products are their good night lotion with magnesium and their Vitamin C tincture. CURRENT SALE: Hormone Balance Sale! 20% off! Through October 28, 2024Use Code: BALANCEMEShop Here: https://earthley.com/products/hormone-balance-sale/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakTrusting God's Will in the "Whatever Happens"1. Understand God's Will - both decretive and preceptive will"We are not being ground to powder by the machinery of fate." -DW2. Change your Focus - by being thankful "We too often focus on the who brings our troubles rather on the one who sent our troubles to us." - Thomas Watson3. Do the important things; the next things in front of youFollow the Lord in the daily work of life will help you trust the Lord.Resourceshttps://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/examining-preceptive-will-godhttps://www.monergism.com/discerning-god%E2%80%99s-will-three-wills-godSend me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

In 2017 I experienced a missed miscarriage. I could not find the help I needed. Where were the bullhorns shouting for my healthcare? today I'm sharing my story of how the Lord provided for me despite living in a culture steeped in virtue signaling for women. --------------Resources:Read News articles concerning abortion, politics, and culture from a Christian source: https://notthebee.com/app-search?term=abortion&default=ArticlesFor Life: Defending the Unborn: https://ezrapress.ca/products/for-life-defending-the-unbornAnswers in Genesis - 10 Answers to Common Pro Choice Objections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzTKx78aQdMAlternatives Pregnancy Center: https://youhavealternatives.org/https://endabortionnow.com/Send me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

This past week our city was in the direct path of Hurricane Helene, a category four storm with projected winds of 140mph. There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the storm and aftermath. What do we do when faced with potential suffering? How can we fight the dread of what may come? Today I'm sharing truths to help us prove faithful in suffering and potential sufferings so as to live in faith and not in dread.  ---------------------------------------------------Hurricane Helene Disaster ReliefBlack Mountain Children's Home: https://www.blackmountainhome.org/Samaritan's Purse: https://tinyurl.com/SamaritanPurseGiveLinks and ResourcesLife Hack emergency food stash example: https://tinyurl.com/emergencymealFox Weather Megan Drye Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IKat8FDMELigoneir Article: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/trusting-in-god-through-sufferingCharles Spurgeon Sermon: Christ - Perfect Through Sufferings: https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/christ-perfect-through-sufferings/#flipbook/------------------------------------------------------How are we to view suffering in this world?Look to Christ first. He put his trust in God the Father.Understanding suffering requires a trust in God. There is purpose in suffering and there are fruits birthed through suffering.Some fruits of suffering:- steadfastness- a closer deeper relationship with God- the ability to minister to others through the comfort you've received- Salvation to be known to us and to othersSend me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

God gives us gifts and abilities to use for his glory, and to produce a return. The gifts and abilities vary, but the task is the same and we will be held accountable. Today I am sharing three encouragements to help us be ready and be faithful to the Lord our God. Enjoying SPF?If you've been following SPF for a while and want to support the show two ways you can do it are:becoming a monthly Patreon supporter at $5 a monthleave a review encouraging others with one reason to listen to the podcast.The Parable of the TalentsMatthew 25:14-30Jesus tells us parable in the midst of talking about his return. It is an overall message for us to be ready, and also to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us now. It proclaims to us that we will be held accountable for our decisions, and that God gives us gifts and abilities to use for his glory, and to multiply, meaning make bigger, create more, make better, with what he gives us. This is a great reminder that this life is not our own, but we are to live for the Lord.Three Encouragements to Honor God with Your Talents:1. The first encouragement is that God entrusts us with valuable things and we are blessed to be under His Lordship. He gives and we are to be profitable with it.2. The second encouragement is because God gives, because He is the one from whom these blessings flow, we are to be about his business. 3. God is a generous and good God, and we get to partake and share in what is gained and we will be held accountable. Send me a Text Message.Support the showSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

WWJD - remember the "What Would Jesus Do" bracelets in the 90s? What happens when people wrongly assume what Jesus would do in our current culture? How can we prove faithful when people co-opt the name of Jesus to give approval to a counter-biblical worldview?THANK YOU! to all the supporters of SPF!! Without your contributions, this podcast would not keep moving forward. Thank you!Text Me!Share with me a WWJD "red flag" message, one that was trying to use Jesus to approve of a particular unbiblical worldview.OR!Text me your best life hack to possibly be featured on the show!Jesus ate with the tax collectors and sinners.Matthew 9:10-17Eating with sinners was not the end goal.The end goal was repentance and for sinners to follow Christ; to be rescued out of darkness and brought into the Kingdom of light. Three Ways to prove faithful with red flag WWJD messages:Scripture interprets Scripture Scripture always glorifies God, not man. God's glory is the chief end; not the glory of man and his pursuits and desires.Learn logic and be able to point out logical fallacies to help you become better at identifying bad and incongruent arguments. Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

A question we all need to consider is "Where is our security?" Where are we laying up our treasures and how is that impacting what we are hoping in? Today I am sharing good truth to move us away from a false security and into the unwavering hope of eternity.Check this out:Time Timer - a visual 60 minute timer: https://a.co/d/3LhNF2mWhat are we putting our hope in? What is the source of our security?Luke 12:13-211 Peter 1:3-4Lamentations 3:21-26Our security is in the resurrected Christ! Who gives us an inheritance that will never perish, spoil, or fade!Don't seek earthly comforts, but speak truth of Christ to your soul. "It is good for one to hope in the Lord!"Ways to put your hope in Christ:1. Know the worthiness and loveliness of Christ.2. Count it all joy when you experience trials of various kinds.3. Know Christ's will and leave the results to God.4. "I say to myself" - ingest the truth as much as you can."Don't trust the spirit of the age to tell you 'Take security in This!'"Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Today I am sharing why knowing history will give you fortitude and encouragement in the current political and cultural climate plus a truth concerning birds to give you peace and hope.History Is a wise companion and counselor.Knowing history allows us to have a better frame of reference for how the Lord has worked his character, his fulfillment of promises, and allows us to draw strength instead fastness from those who have walked before us during difficult and hard times.History reminds us we are not alone in our trials.**Note about end times and eschatology - If you read the last 10 or 20 years of current history, you will not have a proper view of eschatology in light of Scripture and all the the Lord has done and is doing. History is a wise companion and helps us learn from the past and build for the future. When we learn from history, we mature as people there's a famous quote by Cicero that says "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child."History Book Ideas:Richard Hannula books: Radiant: 50 Remarkable Women in Church History - https://a.co/d/bwa01wzHeralds of the Reformation: https://a.co/d/4G54bAzFor Christ's Crown: https://a.co/d/dgrHqzvTrials and Triumph: https://a.co/d/hgKVFrYHistory from Creation to Modern Day Story of the World Volumes 1-4 (not distinctly Christian, but good chronological, read aloud or curriculum): https://a.co/d/dVdg4j9Mystery of History (more Christian - I have not used this, but it has been recommended): https://a.co/d/0x6TfktAmerican History:Did America Have a Christian Foundation? Mark David Hall (this is my new personal history read, but the author came highly recommended from a reputable source): https://a.co/d/6VB7KTISend me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Charles Spurgeon once preached, "You must either be overcome of evil, or you must yourself overcome evil: one of the two. You cannot let evil alone and evil will not let you alone. You must fight, and in the battle you must either conquer or be conquered." Today I am sharing the hard, yet Spirit-accomplished call to overcome evil with good. Support SPF $5 a Month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful.comSPF Newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterDo not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:21Note there are two options: Either be overcome with evil or overcome evil with good. There is no passive place in the fight against evil. We are either being overtaken or we are taking over."Let not the evil of any provocation that is given you have such a power over you, or make such an impression upon you, as to dispossess you of yourselves, to disturb your peace, to destroy your love, to ruffle and discompose your spirits, to transport you to any indecencies, or to bring you to study or attempt any revenge. 'He that cannot quietly bear an injury is perfectly conquered by it.'" - Matthew HenryEvil for evil does not succeed. Spurgeon said, "Nobody ever did overcome evil by confronting it with evil yet."Spurgeon said "Good is the only weapon which in this dread conflict we are permitted to use, and we may rest assured it will be sufficient and effectual."Overcoming evil with good is to offer patience, forbearance, kindness to the one who wronged you. To defeat evil, we do what is good. Proverbs 16:32 says Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.Overcoming evil with good is a challenge and it's something done through Christ at work in us and through the power of the Holy Spirit. Scripture does command us not to seek getting even, or revenge after being personally wronged, society as a whole must all be held accountable to the same just laws. Good for evil includes direct and overt acts of kindness. Paul gives us several ideas in exercising good to overcome evil in chapter 12:14-21"Fix it, then, in your minds that evil is to be overcome; it is a matter of necessity that we wage this war and succeed in it." - Charles SpurgeonCharles Spurgeon sermon: https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/overcome-evil-with-good/#flipbook/ Ligonier: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/overcoming-evil-goodSend me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

What do we do when we come across an internet post targeting Christians but it seems off? Today I am walking through a post about deconstruction, what God honors, and the trajectory of two responses we can have when it comes to our questions and wrestlings. If this is your first time know that SPF exists to IDENTIFY the truth in God's Word in order to GROW a biblical Worldview so you can CULTIVATE fruitful Christian living. Today's is a discernment episode where I break down a recent internet post I came across about deconstruction and what God honors. --------------------------------Support the Podcast at $5 a month: Patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign up for SPF Newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter--------------------------------The Post:IG/Facebook Post: Larissa Lee "Deconstructing isn't a threat to God. God honors the wrestlers, the doubters, the honest. Deconstructing is a threat to the status quo, to power structures, to control mechanism. And those things never back down quietly. Press on dear questioners. It is not God who opposes you."Deconstructing has become a popular term for those who were walking in a Christian evangelical lifestyle, but began to have doubts and questions about God and the Bible. The sad part is deconstruction might begin as a rejection of some truths in the Bible, but ultimately it leads many to a total rejection of Jesus and His atonement for sins on the cross.Here's the red flag of Deconstruction when it comes to doubting, wrestling, and asking questions: Where do you go for answers? What is the trajectory of the attitude of the heart?I want to juxtapose it with a Charles Spurgeon teaching on Psalm 25. There is a clear distinction in the attitude and trajectory of the heart.“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”Psalm 25:5When the believer has begun with trembling feet to walk in the way of  the Lord, he asks to be still led onward like a little child upheld by  its parent's helping hand, and he craves to be further instructed in the  alphabet of truth. Experimental teaching is the burden of this prayer.  David knew much, but he felt his ignorance, and desired to be still in  the Lord's school: four times over in two verses he applies for a  scholarship in the college of grace. It were well for many professors if  instead of following their own devices, and cutting out new paths of  thought for themselves, they would enquire for the good old ways of  God's own truth, and beseech the Holy Ghost to give them sanctified  understandings and teachable spirits. “For thou art the God of my salvation.” The Three-One Jehovah is the Author and Perfecter of salvation to his people. Reader, is he the God of your  salvation?"For the full devotion: https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/07/08Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Today we are  making sense of progressive Christianity through a parable Jesus taught plus learn something you can do to  hold the line of truth in your homes.Enjoying SPF? Consider supporting at $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulWant More SPF? Sign up for the SPF Newsletter! sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Progress? Progressive Christianity is a popular movement that seeks to  progress Christianity forward rather than reforming Christianity back to Scripture. The most dangerous thing about progressive Christianity is that there is no gospel. St. Augustine said, "you out to say plainly that you do not believe the gospel of christ. For to believe what you please, and not to believe what you please, is to believe yourselves and not the Gospel. Ultimately that is what the issue is. It is a belief in self and the ability for humanity to transform themselves and their community by their own power and ideals of love and justice.So how do we make sense of progressive Christianity? Matthew 21 The Parable of the Tenants The issue with progressive Christianity and every other belief system is that it is at war with the authority of God. It is at war with His ways. For the chief priests and elders there was a pride in them and a love for their own authority that prohibited them from admitting that Jesus was from God and that Jesus was God. Hold the Line in Your HomeStudy the Christian creeds and confessions.Creeds and confessions are actually wonderful tools to use and understand the Scriptures to help build up our faith with the truth that is found in the Word of God. "Throughout church history it has been necessary for the church to adopt and embrace creedal statements to clarify the Christian faith and to distinguish true content from error and false representations of the faith. Such creeds are distinguished from Scripture in that Scripture is norma normans (“the rule that rules”), while the creeds are norma normata (“a rule that is ruled”)." RC Sproul LinksMore from Alisa Childers: https://alisachilders.com/https://www.alisachildersblog.com/blog/progressive-christianity-101-what-you-need-to-knowMore on Creeds and Confessions:https://www.ligonier.org/learn/topics/creeds-and-confessionsThe Nicene Creed:https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/the-nicene-creedThe Westminster Confession:https://thewestminsterstandard.org/the-westminster-confession/The 1689 London Baptist Confession:https://1689londonbaptistconfession.com/Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Sometimes it's a clear the temple day and sometimes is a clear the table day. Building culture requires reformation. Reformation is the constant course correction to Scripture. Today I am sharing three things we can learn about reformation from Christ so we can be potent culture makers.NewsletterSign up for a free Bible Reading Method: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Support the PodcastBecome a monthly supporter at $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulShow NotesBuilding culture requires reformation.Reformation is the constant course correction to Scripture. We need reformation because it's easy to get off course with our sinful nature. Sinners are going to sin. Its easy to get off course with good intentions. We need to be constantly reforming which means always going back to what God's Word says so we know what God desires in culture building and Kingdom living. "Sometimes reformation is quiet and steady and sometimes it's loud and disruptive." Some days it's a clear the temple day and some days its a clear the table day.Both ways appeal to Scripture as the standard, and both ways allow us to see the goodness, purity, and potency of God's mission and purpose. Matthew 21:12-17 Three things we can learn about reformation from Christ so we can be potent culture makers:Reformation requires vigilance.Reformation appeals to Scripture.Reformation clarifies the real mission of God."You know what's weird? day by day nothing seems to change, but pretty soon everything is different." - Calvin and HobbsThe key to building christian culture - to uprooting ungodliness in our hearts, in our children's hearts, in our culture and replacing it with the beauty and freedom found in godliness - is to do it day by day.It may not seem like anything significant or meaningful is happening . . . but pretty soon everything is different.Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Have you ever thought keeping your home clean with kids at home is like brushing your teeth while eating cookies? Or felt the temptation to avoid a project simply because of the aftermath? Proverbs 14:4 says, "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." Messes come with progress and fruitfulness through the messiness of work.  Today I am going to share about the glory of the mess as well as a bit of cleaning insight to help you with your role as keeper of the home. Enjoying SPF Podcast? Consider supporting at $5 a month:http://patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulWant a free Bible reading method to help you have more potent time in the Word?http://sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterGlory in the Mess1. Maiden of Your Domain: As a keep of the home you are making life happen and life is messy! 2. Proverbs 14:4 "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." Messes are the nature of fruit-bearing labor. Don't sacrifice cultivating life for a "clean manger." 3. Learn to master your domain through good management, organization, and discipline. Check out Dawn at Minimal Mom for great tips and ideas with home management: https://www.theminimalmom.com/ The information about "layers of the home" and why cleaning can feel overwhelming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx2Bh9n6VKc Send me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

Our culture constantly uses the word “inclusive” but is there a time for the Church to exclusive? What about when it comes to matter of “church discipline?” Today I am sharing how we can avoid being deceived by worldly voices when it comes to being inclusive and exclusive in the church.Sign up for the SPF Newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterBecome a monthly supporter of SPF Podcast: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulShow Notes:The purpose of church discipline is the reconciliation and restoration of an unrepentant sinner.Church discipline does not exist for personal vendettas against another; it's not about a pastor being the ultimate judge or authority; and it's certainly not the ability to condemn someone to hell.The end goal in church discipline isn't even punishment.So what is church discipline and what is the aim, or purpose?Church discipline is seen in several places in Scripture, but there is an excellent order given by Jesus to us in Matthew 18 concerning confrontation of sin and church discipline. Church discipline is the final plea for an unrepentant person to forsake their sin and turn back to the Lord. There is a process met with a desire to see a person turn from their sin and know the grace of God, and for order and peace to be restored to the body of Christ.The final part of the process is a removal of that person from the fellowship of the church.For what purpose?For the hope and prayer that they would come to realize and understand their sin and repent to the Lord. Then they are to be welcomed back warmly by the church.Lord willing church discipline is a temporary experience for the unrepentant sinner, so that the Lord would use this to open eyes and soften their hearts.Biblical church discipline is designed for the hope of restoration and with the aim of forgiveness and love.That means for the offended, we must be ready to forgive. That means not giving way to the schemes of the devil that would like the offended to be bitter and angry and resentful. A lack of forgiveness on the church's behalf of a repentant sinner means they are being outwitted by the designs of Satan. The cold shoulder is a trap.The bitter root is a deep trap.In a Ligonier Table Talk issue this was written about church discipline, “When discipline is brought against Center, forgiveness, and restoration must always be the goal. We cannot control whether the center will respond with repentance, but we can stand ready to forget when Center turns from his transgression. As we are engaged in church, discipline, or even when we are facing someone who has sinned against us personally, and less significant way, let us stay and ready to forgive when the person repents.”Resources:Table Talk The Comfort of Church Discipline and Restoration: https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2021/03/the-comfort-of-church-discipline-and-restoration/Ligonier Church Discipline: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/church-disciplineSend me a Text Message.Support the Show.Support SPF patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter

Spurgeon said, “When Satan temps us, his spark falls upon tender; but in Christ's case, it was like striking sparks on water; yet the enemy continued his evil work. Now if the devil goes on striking when there is no result, how much more whill he do it when he knows what inflammable stuff our hearts are made of.” Today I'm sharing insights from the Scipture to help us prove faithful we the temptation for the counterfeit comes along. Give $5 monthly on Patreon to the SPF Podcast and get access to extra resources. Learn more at http://patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful.com Love nourishing your family inside and out? Try Earthley Wellness Products for your skin, hair, face, plus amazing herbal remedies and nourishing vitamins https://www.earthley.com/ref/lauren.hlushak/ Stay tuned for something special!  

In today's episode, we are joined by renowned indie publishing business expert, educator and author, Mark Dawson – who also happens to be a fellow podcast producer and host! Mark Dawson is the author of over twenty books across multiple series, has sold millions of copies of his titles, and is also the founder of the Self Publishing Formula and host of the Self Publishing Show podcast. Mark hardly needs an introduction – his presence in the world of self-publishing goes above and beyond, and it was great to have him join us for this episode. We spoke to Mark about his Facebook ad process, his advertising course, his newsletter and how he optimizes its reach, and what he has coming up next – including the a live conference! We had a really wonderful time and an interesting conversation with Mark – don't forget to check out Self Publishing Formula for more resources and the associated Facebook group for a great community. Be sure to also check out Self Publishing Show Live - digital tickets are available now! You can learn more about Mark by visiting his  website, listening to the SPF Podcast, or following him on Twitter and Facebook.

On today's show, it is my pleasure to be joined once again by the writer of Cold War military aviation thrillers, The Final Flight and Dark Flight, James Blatch! Many of you know James from the Self-Publishing Show Podcast that he co-hosts with Mark Dawson. He is also partnered up with Mark Dawson for the Self Publishing Formula (SPF) which includes free writer resources and guides and the wildly popular courses for writers, Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors. James and I had a lot of fun with this interview! I hope you guys enjoy this episode. In today's episode, we discuss:·      How his mother and father were in the Royal Air Force and how it influenced him growing up and his writing. ·      His first book, The Final Flight, and how it changed or didn't change his life.·      The power of emotion in your story and characters.·      The challenges of writing his latest book, Dark Flight, and how he overcame them.·      What works and doesn't work in book marketing, including TikTok, and paid ads on Amazon and Facebook.·      The importance of audiobooks.·      What's in the future for SPF and James Blatch. All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Learn more about James Blatch and buy his books on his website!Listen or watch the Self Publishing Show Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupIf you are a new author and are wondering how to maximize sales or you are a published author who wants to elevate your author career, check out Self Publishing 101 and Mark Dawson's Ads for Authors!Smart Passive Income PodcastWeekly interviews, strategy, and advice for building your online business the smart way.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

First-time author James Blatch is already a perfect example of the “write what you know” mentality. While drafting his debut novel, The Last Flight, he has employed his genuine love of aircraft and his father’s personal experiences as a pilot to create both a story that feels authentically him and a brand that will undoubtedly lead him to success. Blatch is currently a director of the Self Publishing Formula, an online course for aspiring authors. He also co-hosts the SPF Podcast with Mark Dawson. James’ debut novel will be available this year.From JamesBlatch.com:James Blatch is a former BBC Defence Reporter and a former BBFC Film Examiner. He reported for the BBC on the UK military from, among other places, HMS Invincible (Operation Desert Fox build up), Kuwait (Ali Al Salem allied air base), the Arctic Circle as well as covering the UK air offensive during the Kosovo Conflict in 1999... Blatch is a director of the Self Publishing Formula Limited, an online course provider for independent authors. He co-hosts the weekly SPF Podcast.Whether you’re traditionally published or indie, writing a good book is only the first step in becoming a successful author. The days of just turning a manuscript into your editor and walking away are gone. If you want to succeed in today’s publishing world, you need to understand every aspect of the business - editing, formatting, marketing, contracts. It all starts with a good book, then the real work begins.Join international bestselling author J.D. Barker and indie powerhouse, J. Thorn, as they gain unique insight and valuable advice from the most prolific and accomplished authors in the business.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to write authenticallyThe importance of brandingWhy to have several people edit a draftHow to bring in extra revenue as a podcasterHow the industry is shifting from traditional to indie publishingLinks:J. D. Barker - http://jdbarker.com/J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/James Blatch - https://www.jamesblatch.com/The Last Flight by James Blatch - https://www.jamesblatch.com/booksSupercharge Your Scene - http://superchargeyourscene.comSave Indie Bookstores - https://www.saveindiebookstores.comMusic by Nicorus - https://cctrax.com/nicorus/dust-to-dust-ep Voice Over by Rick Ganley - http://www.nhpr.com and recorded at Mill Pond Studio - http://www.millpondstudio.comContact - https://writersinkpodcast.com/contact/ “Muggable” quote by Harley Christensen - https://www.mischievousmalamute.com/*Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Facebook Episode

Is God who You think He is? John 4:24 Jesus tells us to worship God in spirit and in Truth and later on in 8:28 Jesus says that the truth sets us free. We are to worship God, which means the true things about God, but we can get mixed up with our feelings, with good songs, with our past that can distort our view of God. Are we worshiping God in truth or are we believing lies about God? Today we are looking at  attributes of God found in His Word to help us worship the ONE TRUE God.  Be a Teammate of the SPF Podcast! Check out Patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful and consider becoming a donor at $5 a month! Plus get access to exclusive materials. Is God Who You Think He Is? God is God and He has attributes that can be known about Him as studied in the Word of God. Though we can never fully exhaust God or ever comprehend all He is and all He does and will do, He still allows us to know Him. “A spiritual and saving knowledge of God is the greatest need of every human creature. The foundation of all true knowledge of God must be a clear mental apprehension of His perfections as revealed in the Holy Scripture. An unknown God can neither be trusted, served, nor worshiped… something more than a theoretical God is only truly known in the soul as we yield ourselves to Him and submit to His authority , and regulate all the details of our lives by His holy precepts and commandments." - AW Pink The Attributes of God Scriptures talked about: Job 1-2 Acts 17 Attributes of God First as we study God’s attributes we need to know that there are two main classifications of His attributes. No. 1  Incommunicable attributes - meaning he does not share these attributes with anyone or anything  aseity, eternal, omnipresence, immutable, omnipotent, No. 2 Communicable attributes - meaning God shares these attributes with other beings. righteous, merciful, good, loving, just, wrathful Application Pick an attribute of God and look it up in Scripture. Study it with your kids or with a small group of women. After writing down verses ask yourself what does this attribute of God mean for your daily living? Find the free infographic of God's Attributes here: https://www.challies.com/visual-theology/visual-theology-the-attributes-of-god/ Find the Sheologians Podcast on Reckless Worship here: https://www.sheologians.com/reckless-worship/ Find the Douglas Wilson Post - Obedience of Cancer here: https://dougwils.com/resources/personal/the-obedience-of-cancer.html Find the Todd Friel Anxiety: A Biblical Cure Bible Study Here: https://www.wretched.org/product/wretched-worldview-anxiety-the-biblical-cure/ None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) By Jen Wilkin The Attributes of God By A. W. Pink, Arthur W. Pink Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine By Wayne Grudem Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry By Mike Wilkerson        

Should women know theology? What is theology? Why is it important? Let’s find out. Plus 5 ways theology has changed me. Partner with the SPF Podcast! The SPF Podcast happens with the support of generous ladies across the globe. Want to join in? Here are a few ways: 1. Partner with SPF on Patreon for $5 a month + get member perks! Find out more: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful 2. Explore my Amazon links - they are affiliate links of my most recommended resources and your clicks and purchases from the links go to funding this podcast! At no cost to you!! Woo! 3. Try Audible for a month on Amazon FREE + get two FREE audiobooks to keep forever. Learn more here: Banner of Grace Boutik Check out with sister's Rachel and Becca are doing over at bannerofgraceboutik.com - Rachel is helping her sister contribute and develop a skill and use her gifts for God's glory by painting pictures and selling them. Rachel and Becca are twins, but Becca has cerebral palsy. Check out their site and artwork here: http://www.bannerofgraceboutik.com/ http://www.bannerofgraceboutik.com/ Should Women Know Theology? Should women know theology - yes - actually, I think it’s imperative that we as women pursue the knowledge of theology. I think it’s imperative we become better THEOLOGIANS! Theology: the study of God Theology is not just an understanding of God, but an application of our understanding of God. But everyone is a theologian because we all have a view of God. Why is it imperative for women to know theology? Because it gives us a right view of God. It gives us a right view of ourselves. It gives us a right view of our circumstances. It shows Gods Lordship, Sovereignty, Wisdom, Love, Justice, Holiness - over all things. It is TRUTH. and the truth sets us free. “Truth works" High view of theology with lead to more and more freedom.  Practical Theology for Women Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives By Wendy Horger Alsup Wendy Alsup has an excellent book called, "Practical Theology for Women" that I recommend! She talkes about good theology is important because it gives us an accurate faith. Reminds us that theology is incredibly practical - it gives us the foundation of our faith and Hebrews tells us without faith it is impossible to please God Theology is about knowing God but also appropriating that truth to our lives!   Five Ways Theology has Changed Me Better interpretation of Scripture which has given me greater joy and assurance  Helped me defend the faith and articulate it more clearly - to instruct what is right and good and true Theology has helped me understand the biblical role of church and pastors Theology has helped me leave behind anxiety Theology has helped me do hard things Great Resources for Growing in Theology Here are some great ways to grow as better theologians: Read the Bible whole chapters at a time and research the book of the Bible - who wrote it, to who, why, what was going on at the time? Study the Word - do a inductive or investigative Bible study - templates are online Read good theologians - J.C. Ryle, Charles Spurgeon, Wayne Grudem Listen to good sermons - R.C. Sproul, Steven Lawson, Charles Spurgeon Websites that are helpful: gotquestions.org biblegateway.com logos.com (there is a free lite app version) Matthew Henry Commentary Ligoneir.com     Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know By Wayne Grudem, Elliot Grudem None Like Him: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing) By Jen Wilkin Holiness By J. C. Ryle   Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine By Wayne Grudem 1 Peter: A Living Hope in Christ - Bible Study Book (Gospel Coalition) By Jen Wilkin Stressed Out: A Practical, Biblical Approach to Anxiety By Todd Friel            

Encouragement is more than just a feel good word to put our hope in - its a calling to something. Today we are looking at four encouragements Paul called the Ephesian elders to and how to spot a wolf that wants to destroy the flock.   Become a SPF Podcast Teammate! Help bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other women across the globe by giving $5 a month to the SPF Podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful The Riot and the Dance For one night only, on Monday, March 19th, The Riot and the Dance, a nature documentary praising God and attributing the marvels of creation to the Creator. Take a look at the trailer - buy tickets and show your support for films that honor God! Learn more and find a theatre: http://riotandthedance.com Encourage - Called to Acts 20 Paul encouraged = The word used in Acts 20:1 is the Greek word parakaleō which means to call to something. Our faith in Christ is an active thing. Not passive. We don’t just exist; we exist to the glory of God! Four Things We are Called to: We are called to gather - Acts 20:7 / Hebrews 10:24-25 - We are to learn the Word of God together and break bread together (eat!). We are called to serve the Lord with all humility - Acts 20:19 - We are called not to consume but to contribute We are called to be a people on mission and to persevere - Acts 20:24 - our lives are about Christ and we are called to make disciples. When we get tired, take comfort in Christ's perseverance for us. We are called to be on guard against wolves - Acts 20:28-31 - there will be people from among us that rise up and teach twisted things. Wolves & What the Teach A wolf is a metaphor used to describe someone who is greedy, cruel, and/or destructive. Paul describes them as speaking twisted things. Biblical Times Wolves: Judaizer - taught a combination of God's grace and human effort - Acts 15 Pagans - worldly, materialistic, worship created things - Romans 1 Current Wolves Examples: Universalists - claim that everyone will go to heaven Sexual revolution - claim that there is not just male and female Romans 1 Prosperity Gospel - preaching that Jesus is about man and what we can get from Him Opposite of a Wolf Through Paul's example we see what is opposite of a wolf: Does not shrink back from teaching what is profitable Proclaims the whole counsel of God Warns and admonishes against sin Commends people to the Lord and assures them of eternity Does not covet Resources Acts 20 sermon from New City Church - http://newcitydenver.org/sermons/how-jesus-builds-a-great-church/ Holiness By J. C. Ryle      

I think we’ve all heard it before “Christians are just a bunch of hypocrites” People expect a certain standard of living and behavior from Christians and when they don’t see it, the word Hypocrite is immediately assigned. Since Christians are not perfect, how do we avoid being a hypocrite? How do we prove faithful when we still sin? Become a SPF Podcast Teammate! Help bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other women across the globe by giving $5 a month to the SPF Podcast. Learn more at patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Life Hack - SOAP Amanda sent in a life hack to put a rubber band on the soap dispenser shaft to keep from pumping too much soap out. Give it a try, especially for little hands that use too much soap! Also! Amanda is running a Face Mask sale on her site AJapothocary.com during the month of March! I LOVE the Natural Radiance Mask - it smells amazing and leaves my skin feeling so soft. https://www.ajapothecary.com/product/natural-radiance-mask/ Christians can be Hypocrites Greek Word - hypokritēs means actor/pretender Two ways we can be hypocrites as Christians: we can know the truth and do something different (Example: Paul confronting Peter in Galatians) we can act out what we know is right but our hearts are far from worshipping God (Example: Jesus rebuking the Pharisees and scribes in Matthew 23) Bottom line - as Christiasn we are new creations with a new heart able to live lives to God. If our hearts are new, we live according to the newness. So anytime we sin, we are actually being hypocrites. We are living according to the flesh instead of according to the spirit.  What do we do when we still sin? We repent and believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We turn from evil, because we can through the power of Christ. We live out 1 John 1:9 - When we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to cleanse of our sins and forgive us of all unrighteousness.  Turning from hypocrisy does these things: Glorifies God assures us of our salvation shows the world God's authority, holiness, and forgiveness to sinners When confronted with hypocrisy in our lives remember this verse: God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble. James 4:6 Two ways to respond: pride vs humility Pride: Annanais and Sapphira Acts 5 Humility: Israel and Samual 1 Samuel 12 Practical humility in 1 Samuel: Fear only God Serve Him faithfully with all your heart Consider the great things He has done for you (in Bible, and in own life) Three Ways We Can Prove Faithful by Turning from our Hypocrisy 1. Turn from evil and obey the Lord 2. Think like a Christian by developing a biblical worldview 3. Ask for forgiveness - seek restoration of relationships Resources A Survey of Church History - https://www.ligonier.org/store/survey-of-church-history-complete-dvd-package-collection-parts-1-6/ Acts and Facts Magazine - http://www.icr.org/icr-magazines Answers in Genesis (has kid resources too!) - https://answersingenesis.org T is for T.Rex: Some of God's Most Amazing Creatures from A to Z By Terry P. Beh Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History By Richard M. Hannula Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History By Richard M. Hannula Meet the Puritans: With a Guide to Modern Reprints By Joel R. Beeke And Randall J. Pederson      

We are coming up on two years of the SPF Podcast and today we are talking about four ways we can prove faithful as Christian women and I share a little bit about how the SPF podcast started way back with my emails in High School. Show Notes: sheprovesfaithful.com/podcast/episode72 Instagram: @sheprovesfaithful Become a Supporter: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful  This Podcast is Made Possible by People like You! THANK YOU to all the women who sacrificially give each month to help this podcast keep going. It is a huge blessing to me as I can continue teaching and encouraging women with the Gospel over the airwaves. Have you been encouraged by the podcast? Consider being part of the SPF team with gift of $5 a month! patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Life Hack: Phone + Focus This life hack is brought to you by SPF listener, Fallon. "I recommend turning off all your post notifications on your social handles. By doing this you aren’t constantly being notified when someone “hearts, likes or comments” on your post. It helps you not checking your social handles 24/7 and makes you more aware of your surroundings. Plus it’s like a little prize later when u pull it up and see all your notifications." I agree and have been doing this for a while and it's given me better focus and presence during my day! Thank you Fallon! Four Ways to Prove Faithful No 1: Proving faithful with the Gospel message "This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.  Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful." 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 If we are believers we are entrusted with the mystery of God and need to be found faithful stewards of it. The mystery of God is Christ - in the fullest sense, it’s God’s plan of salvation through His Son. We would have never been able to understand the way to eternal life without Jesus, His death and resurrection.  “My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Colossians 2:2-3 If we are believers, God has unveiled to us the very great and wonderful mystery of salvation! We are now stewards of this message. "Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf:as “Be reconciled to God.” He made the one who did not know sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God."  1 Corinthians 5:20-21 No 2: Prove faithful in our roles and responsibilities as women, wives, mothers We have purpose on earth - God gives us roles and responsibilities as women, wives, and mothers. Some of these roles and responsibilities are in Genesis 1-3 and we see a feminine charge throughout Scripture including in Titus 2, and general callings such as making disciples of Christ in Matthew 28. No 3: Prove faithful by pursuing holiness Jesus return is a reality and as Kevin DeYoung puts it from his book Taking God at His Word: “And when Jesus comes again we will all realize, even if it is too late for some, that ungodly living is inconsistent with the glory of Christ.” Holiness is the calling of all believers and it’s different from legalism.  Legalism is a pursuit of righteousness to earn salvation from God. Holiness is a pursuit of obedience because of Christ’s righteousness given to us. "The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. Since all these things are thus to be dissolved, what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness," 2 Peter 3:9,11 Pastor R.C. Sproul writes this about pursuing holiness: "At the same time, we do not know who all the elect are, nor do we know when they shall all be gathered in. Therefore, we should not be complacent when we hear the command to repent. The elect will lead lives of repentance, and those who persistently refuse the command of God reveal themselves to be at emnity with God. Those who claim to know Christ but will not submit to Him as Lord through repentance, faith, and obedience dangerously presume upon God’s grace. We all must repent lest our deaths or Jesus’ return make it too late." No 4: Prove faithful by thinking biblically about God, ourselves, and our culture As children of God we must develop biblical thinking and critical thinking when it comes to God, ourselves, and our culture. It takes time and practice We are immersed in a world of sin, flesh, desire, temptation and it is easy to be misinformed, misguided, tricked, lied to and deceived.  I have moments where I’m trying to disprove the word because I think I see something different, OR my feelings feel something different.  We need to know what Scriptures teach us about God, ourselves, and culture so we can have true understanding, be discerning, and live above reproach. and so we can walk in FREEDOM In Matthew 7:18-20 Jesus tells the story about good and bad fruit: "A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.  Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them." What is one sign of good fruit? Good fruit looks like a person who delights in the law of the Lord - Psalm 1 The Law of the Lord enlightens the eyes according to Psalm 19 Learning to think biblically puts God’s Word as the authority and helps us apply God’s Word to our lives and culture It takes time - and it takes practice As we learn it helps us become better evangelists for the glory of God and salvation of others Prove Faithful by Holding it up to the Word of God As a last exhortation, let the Bible be our standard and plumb line for living and knowing God. Do not follow anyone (including me) blindly. :) Resources R.C. Sproul article about Holiness and Godliness: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/holiness-and-godliness/ More about legalism: https://www.ligonier.org/blog/3-types-legalism/ Taking God At His Word (Paperback Edition): Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me By Kevin DeYoung Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity By Rebekah Merkle            

It's that time again! Time for the festive Christmas episode with my special guest, Andy Hlushak. Today we are answering some of your Christmas questions and having a jolly good time too! Merry Christmas! We had a lot of fun doing this show - laughing and remember Jesus in all things. Here are some highlights: Christmas Lifehack Andy: use a staple gun and duct tape to wrap presents Lauren: boil water, pour in a glass and then dump it out, then put glass over a refrigerated stick of butter to bring it to room temp in a minute (I think mine was the more helpful life hack ;) Favorite Christmas Song Andy: O Holy Night and Joy to the World Lauren: O Come O Come Emmanuel Theology of Gifts Learn more about the theology of gifts--  on episode 64 of the SPF Podcast and Doug Wilson's sermon Why is the birth of Christ celebrated on December 25th? The importance of celebrating Christ's birth is to celebrate it; the date doesn't matter because it doesn't get us closer to the Lord, prove our salvation, or determine when Jesus is coming back. The important part is to make Christ known and to use Christmas as a time of worship and proclamation! What do we do with all the Santa stuff? Andy challenges us to not lie to our kids about the truth of Santa- it adds no value to their lives. Instead, share the great legacy of St. Nicolas and when we see a Santa rejoice in the symbol of generosity during Christmas! What will you eat for Christmas breakfast? Andy: Sushi.  (But not anymore hahaha) Lauren: craving Panera Bread treats or homemade cinnamon rolls Favorite Christmas Resources: Christmas Favorites List:  sheprovesfaithful.com/christmas God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas is the Foundation for Everything By Douglas Wilson The Christmas Star from Afar Advent Calendar - Christmas Advent Nativity For Kids - Great Christian or Catholic Gift For Children By Natalie Ard God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas By Dietrich Bonhoeffer      

Here I am God, Send me! Go and make disciples. Ummmm...  Discipleship can be tough and there can be some obstacles that make us a bit reluctant. Today we are talking about Acts 9, being a reluctant disciple-maker and 5 reasons God gives us to be hopeful about our calling.  member only access! If you support the SPF Podcast with $5 or more each month, you get access to the SPF Members-Only page! Check out patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful to get access and to become a member! LIFE HACK: Easy Fall Dessert for a Crowd It would cost me our entire Christmas budget to bring a PSL to everyone at group get-togethers. Fret not, there is another easy dessert that won't break the bank, tastes like fall, and feeds a crowd. Easy Crock - Pot Cinnamon Apples *Note, that this is a Lauren recipe, which means I do a little of this and that - you make this your own! It would be hard to mess up - unless it caught on fire somehow. That's a hard recovery ;) Feeds: 8-10 Time: prep 20 minutes   -    cook time varies (2 min to 3 hours) Ingredients: 10-12 apples (I mix tart and sweet, like granny smith and some pink lady's or gala's) peeled, cored, and sliced 2 tbsp lemon juice (keep apples from browning) 1/2 cup of liquid like apple cider, pumpkin spiced cider, (i've even used some apple sauce diluted with water) 1 - 2 Tbsp corn starch 2 Tbsp melted butter 1/4 cup or less of sugar or brown sugar (to your taste) drizzle of molasses (to taste) sprinkle of cinnamon (to taste) I use about 1 tsp Vanilla icecream Instructions: coat apples in lemon juice and put in crock pot or insta-pot in a separate bowl, mix corn starch and cider (or liquid) until lumps are out add melted butter, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, to liquid mixture and stir drizzle over apples and stir to coat Set crock pot to low for 3 hours or Instapot to 2 minutes high pressure (then manual release). After cooked to desired softness, ladle over two scoops of ice cream   The Reluctant Disciple-maker God has given every Christian a calling: to go make disciples of all nations. Matthew 28:19-20 A disciple is a student or follower of Christ. Discipleship isn't just about intellect or organization! Sometimes there are obstacles to fulfilling our calling and it makes us reluctant to obey. Today we looked at Ananias in Acts 9:10-25 and how we can be encouraged to GO even when it seems impossible, painful, intimidating, and unknown. Five Hopes for the reluctant disciple-maker NO 1: Go anyway We need to be obedient even when we don’t understand because WE CAN TRUST God! NO 2: It's not about us. God reminds Ananias that He is God and that God needs to be at the center of God’s universe. “He is a chosen instrument of MINE” NO 3: God has a greater purpose than we can see When we are reluctant we need to remember that God has a great purpose especially when there is suffering. Because there will probably be suffering if you are following Jesus. NO 4: Remember that God transforms hearts not us There is no limit to God's power at work: within days Saul when from killing people who said Jesus was the Messiah to preaching Jesus was the Messiah!! NO 5: Keep growing and maturing Sometimes we feel reluctant because we are scared we don’t know the answers, but remember we are called in 1 Peter to give a defense for the hope we have - that word defense means apologia - we are to be apologists of the faith. We need to be faithful with the intellect and the sphere of influence God has given us. That means growing and maturing in our knowledge and love and faith. My Reluctance It's hard to keep making disciples when we get hurt by people. When they are mean, or just vanish, or even flaky. I have found myself violating God's command to love others as I love myself. When we struggle to love others we need to repent and ask God for help. We need to cling to passages like Ephesians 4:32 "Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you."   Discipleship Resources These are resources I mentioned on the show. Amazon links are affiliate links.   Discipleship Plans: Foundations 7.00 Digital File - PDF Get instant access to eight discipleship plans covering foundational principles of growing in Christ: Lordship Plan 1:  What is Lordship? Lordship Plan 2:  Repentance and Belief The Word Plan 1:  The Word of God The Word Plan 2:  How to Spend Time in the Word (Quiet Time) Prayer Plan 1:  What is Prayer? Prayer Plan 2:  Praying with Confidence Fellowship Plan 1:  What is Fellowship? Fellowship Plan 2:  Confronting and Forgiving These eight mini bible studies are an excellent resource for one on one and group discipleship. Encourage other women to know Jesus through discussion questions and topical Scriptures, or use them for personal study to learn more about foundational principles of growing in Christ. Access these on you iPad, smart phone, or computer - instantly! Add To Cart Know Why You Believe $12.63 By Paul E. Little   Discipleship Plans: Identity 7.00 Digital File - PDF Get instant access to three discipleship plans on the topic of Identity in Christ: Plan 1:  What is Identity Plan 2:  Jesus is Our Representative Plan 3:  The Old Self and The New Self Plan 4:  In Christ Plan 5:  Living Out Our Identity These five mini bible studies are an excellent resource for one on one and group discipleship. Encourage other women to know Jesus through discussion questions and topical Scriptures. Or use them for personal study to learn more about identity in Christ. Access these on you iPad, smart phone, or computer - instantly! Add To Cart Know What You Believe $12.09 By Paul E. Little The Gospel Project Big Picture Cards Lifeway has a preschool and elementary version (pictured is preschool - Jesus Saves pack). Additional Resources   Organic Discipleship: Mentoring Others Into Spiritual Maturity and Leadership (Revised Edition) $11.95 By Dennis McCallum, Jessica Lowery Handbook for Christian Maturity: Bible Study (Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity) By Bill Bright The Gentle Art of Discipling Women: Nurturing Authentic Faith in Ourselves and Others $14.90 By Dana Yeakley   The Master Plan of Evangelism $5.57 By Robert E. Coleman Personal Disciplemaking: A Step-By-Step Guide for Leading a New Christian From New Birth to Maturity $15.99 By Christopher Adsit

Reformation didn’t stop with the end of the 17th century. Every generation is prone to it’s own waywardness. Even the first century church struggled! Today we are looking at a familiar pattern in historical Reformations, and our role in our generations Reformation. We are wrapping up our Reformation Series with Part Three - Our Role in Reform. Support the SPF Podcast Thanks for listening and letting me be a part of your day! I'm looking for a support team to help me keep the SPF Podcast going by teaming up with me to help cover website hosting, software and materials expenses. Be a part of the team for $5 a month by signing up at patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful LIFE HACK Family Time discipleship resource! Sign up for the Family Time newsletter and get free family activities that are discipleship focused for your family! There is a season activity called The Pumpkin Parable too! Sign up for the newsletters here: famtime.com Three Patterns of Reformations NO 1: There is a deviation from God's Truth 1 John 2:15-17 NO 2: God is faithful. He raises us bold men and women who go back to the Truth of Scripture in order to know who God is, who we are, our condition, and how to be right with God. 1 Peter 1:17-21 NO 3: Suffering for standing up for Biblical truth 1 Peter 3:13-18 Examples of this pattern: - Early Church - Stephen Acts 6,7 - 8th Century - Iconoclasm - 16-17th Century - Reformation Our Role in Reformation We have a role in reforming were the church is erring.  We have a role of reforming in our own lives and homes. The directive is the Word of God. Ideas for our Role in Reform In the Church: Attend a bible-believing church and be involved, learn, grow Pray for those locked on a false gospel Learn to give a defense for the hope that we have - with gentleness and respect Stand firm on Truth Don't be surprised at suffering In our own lives: Know the Word of God Teach the Word of God Pray for God to reveal personal religious systems and be humble Be free in Christ Reformation Resources She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Reformation Part 1 - The Spark She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Reformation Part 2 - Reformation Women She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Five Solas She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Woman Who Fears the Lord Pastor Jim Savastio - is doing a current sermon series on the Reformation https://www.sermonaudio.com/search.asp?SpeakerOnly=true&currSection=sermonsspeaker&keyword=Jim%5FSavastio Our Reformation Heritage by Pastor Albert N. Martin https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=10270222537 Dr. Richard Gamble has a three part series on the History of the Reformation: Part One http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=421089674 Part Twohttp://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=42808832220 Part Three http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=512081059562 Calvinist - the documentary - Les Lanphere See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axjzInqdzBI Website: http://leslanphere.com Reformation Day Ideas Amazon Links are affiliate links meaning if you click on my link I get a small commission for my recommendation at no cost to you.   Heralds of the Reformation: Thirty Biographies of Sheer Grace $15.00 By Richard M. Hannula Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula Institutes of the Christian Religion $26.58 By John Calvin Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity's Rebirth $13.98 By Rebecca VanDoodewaard The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith $15.58 By Stephen J. Nichols, Ned Bustard The Barber Who Wanted to Pray $12.17 By R. C. Sproul Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed The World $9.44 By Paul L. Maier Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries $5.43 By Sinclair B. Ferguson, Joel R. Beeke, Michael A. G. Haykin    

It’s Part 2 in a three part series on the Reformation. Today we are talking about some women in the reformation and how their faithfulness encourages us to bear fruit in our own faithful service to God  We will learn about five characteristics the Reformation Woman possessed and be encouraged by a few reforming women’s stories.  Support the SPF Podcast Thanks for listening and letting me be a part of your day! I'm looking for a support team to help me keep the SPF Podcast going by teaming up with me to help cover website hosting, software and materials expenses. Be a part of the team for $5 a month by signing up at patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful LIFE HACK We don't always have time to pour over history books, but it doesn't mean we can learn and teach our young children. We are loving this book - great for elementary school and younger. Reformation ABC's Amazon Links are affiliate links meaning if you click on my link I get a small commission for my recommendation at no cost to you. Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation―from A to Z $15.29 By Stephen J. Nichols The Women of the Reformation 500 years ago on October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door in Wittenberg Germany.  The Reformation is quite remarkable and shows the amazing complex web God weaved to bring necessary reformation to the church. Two Books These are two great resources to learn more about these faithful women. The five characteristics of women in the Reformation were taken from Reformation Women by Rebecca VanDoodewaard. Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity's Rebirth $13.98 By Rebecca VanDoodewaard   Five Characteristics of Reformation Women NO 1:  They were devoted to the protestant church "Sometimes their contributions to the Protestant church were direct, issuing edicts, writing theological works, establishing congregations, some involved indirectly by supporting their husbands, reviewing book manuscripts, sheltering refugees, AND EDUCATING their children to carry on the work. " - Rebecca VanDoodewaard Joel 2:6-13 NO 2: If they were married to believers, they were devoted to their husband’s work These faithful wives fanned giant flames of the Reformation by supporting their husbands, facilitating the work of preaching and pastoring that they were unable to do themselves. The Reformation THRIVED because of supportive faithful wives. NO 3: They were given to hospitality They took in  visiting pastors, orphans, refuges running for their lives, many times from other countries all because they were believing and confessing Scripture. They fed them, clothed them, encouraged them, sacrificing a great amounts of time, energy, and finances.  NO 4: They stewarded their intellectual abilities “Their education was a means of using God-given intellect in order to bear more fruit." - Rebecca Vandoodewaard These women were part of raising up a next generation of theologians! That’s us too - discipling women to Read the Word and obey the Words of God, teaching our children the commands of God, training us, our friends, our children to be thinkers and learners flushing all things through God sufficient word. NO 5: They were BRAVE! God opened the eyes of these women to the Truth and they saw it stood in stark opposition to the climate of their countries. They knew the course of action they needed to take and they obeyed God rather than man. Reformation Women Soup Lady - saving Geneva by faithfulness in her home - story in Reformation ABC's Margarethe Blaurer - Story in Reformation Women Anne Askew - Story in Radiant Other Women: Jeanne D'Albret- Story in Radiant and you can read her story online here Katie Luther - Story in Radiant and you can read her story online here Reformation Resources She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Reformation Part 1 - The Spark She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Five Solas She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Woman Who Fears the Lord Our Reformation Heritage by Pastor Albert N. Martin https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=10270222537 Dr. Richard Gamble has a three part series on the History of the Reformation: Part One http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=421089674 Part Twohttp://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=42808832220 Part Three http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=512081059562 Calvinist - the documentary - Les Lanphere See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axjzInqdzBI Website: http://leslanphere.com Reformation Day Ideas Amazon Links are affiliate links meaning if you click on my link I get a small commission for my recommendation at no cost to you.   Heralds of the Reformation: Thirty Biographies of Sheer Grace $15.00 By Richard M. Hannula Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula Institutes of the Christian Religion $26.58 By John Calvin Reformation Women: Sixteenth-Century Figures Who Shaped Christianity's Rebirth $13.98 By Rebecca VanDoodewaard The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith $15.58 By Stephen J. Nichols, Ned Bustard The Barber Who Wanted to Pray $12.17 By R. C. Sproul Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed The World $9.44 By Paul L. Maier Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries $5.43 By Sinclair B. Ferguson, Joel R. Beeke, Michael A. G. Haykin    

It’s the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses to the church door in Whittenberg Germany. In this episode we are going to take a look a Christian history and how God orchestrated an amazing Reformation in the church that fanned a flame of loyalty to Scriptures above every human institution. Today we are learning about Erasmus and Martin Luther and Four Blessings of the Reformation.  Support the SPF Podcast Thanks for listening and letting me be a part of your day! I'm looking for a support team to help me keep the SPF Podcast going by teaming up with me to help cover website hosting, software and materials expenses. Be a part of the team for $5 a month by signing up at patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Help Puerto Rico! Hurricane Maria Victims Until Friday, October 13, purchase this $5 print and directly support hurricane victims. Your money goes to buying batteries, battery operated fans, and insect repellent wipes. Buy the print here: sheprovesfaithful.com/shop/pr Reformation Ideas Teaching church history to our kids doesn't have to be difficult or dry. It's incredibly exciting and amazing to learn about God's reformation of His church. Check out Christina Fox's blog for book and movie ideas for teaching your kids about the Reformation: http://www.christinafox.com/blog/2017/8/17/celebrating-the-reformation-with-your-children Reformation ABC's I just got this book for my kids! I'll let you know how it is! Reviews said it's thorough and has enough information for even an older elementary school child (not just an alphabet book). Amazon Links are affiliate links meaning if you click on my link I get a small commission for my recommendation at no cost to you. Reformation ABCs: The People, Places, and Things of the Reformation―from A to Z $15.29 By Stephen J. Nichols The Spark of the Reformation 500 years ago on October 31st 1517, Martin Luther nailed 95 theses to a church door in Wittenberg Germany.  The Reformation is quite remarkable and shows the amazing complex web God weaved to bring necessary reformation to the church. Ad Fontes It starts with this movement among Renaissance Humanists to "go back to the source" of their reasoning and thought. Protestant Reformers also returned to the Bible as the primary source of their faith. Erasmus and Luther Erasmus - Roman Catholic who translated the New Testament to Greek (to be more accurate than the Latin Vulgate. His work exposed Scriptures that were being taught incorrectly. He wanted reform in the Catholic church but moral reform. Luther - Martin Luther was a monk who started to read the Greek translation of the Bible and his heart was lit on fire for the Word of God. He saw that salvation was by faith alone and that the Roman Catholic Church was teaching a works based, paid based salvation. He wanted reform - for the Pope and the counsels to submit to the authority of God's Word. He nailed 95 theses to the church door in Wittenberg. Eventually he was excommunicated from the Catholic Church. Four Blessings of the Reformation There are SO many more, but here are four: That we have a Bible in our our language! Scripture is self-authenticating - because Scripture are God’s Words - we can be certain it’s true The Church isn’t the authority on what people need to know, or the authority on who has salvation - the Bible is the Authority and God is the grace giver The great exchange: Jesus takes our sins, we take on His righteousness - justification by faith alone hat salvation by faith alone is being preached without fear or threat of being burned at the stake. Reformation Resources She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Five Solas She Proves Faithful Podcast: The Woman Who Fears the Lord Dr. Richard Gamble has a three part series on the History of the Reformation: Part One http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=421089674 Part Twohttp://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=42808832220 Part Three http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=512081059562 Ad Fontes - Four Articles on Erasmus https://www.nsa.edu/ad-fontes-part-iv/ Calvinist - the documentary - Les Lanphere See the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axjzInqdzBI Website: http://leslanphere.com Amazon Links are affiliate links meaning if you click on my link I get a small commission for my recommendation at no cost to you.   Heralds of the Reformation: Thirty Biographies of Sheer Grace $15.00 By Richard M. Hannula Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula Institutes of the Christian Religion $26.58 By John Calvin The Church History ABCs: Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith $15.58 By Stephen J. Nichols, Ned Bustard The Barber Who Wanted to Pray $12.17 By R. C. Sproul Martin Luther: A Man Who Changed The World $9.44 By Paul L. Maier Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries $5.43 By Sinclair B. Ferguson, Joel R. Beeke, Michael A. G. Haykin    

Neutrality is a myth. But the world wants you to believe the lie that there is middle ground, a safe zone, a compromise. Tomato Tomato - But that’s all a lie and today we are going to unravel this myth and talk about three essential things in developing a biblical worldview.     HOSPITALITEA is in the HOUSE She Proves Faithful is excited to offer two organic loose leaf tea blends! These are perfect to brew up for friends that come for a visit, or to give as gifts, or to enjoy as you read the Word of God. As a thank you for listening to the SPF Podcast, I'm offering 10% off with the code SPFPODCAST at check out. Order quick! Inventory is limited :)  Go to sheprovesfaithful.com/shop Stay Well Tea Blend - sheprovesfaithful.com/shop/staywell Neutrality is a Myth There is no one neutral. We know this because Jesus says in Matthew 12:30, "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.” James 4:4 says, "You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God." There is a for God and against God. There is fearing the Lord and not fearing the Lord. Everyone has a worldview Everyone has a worldview - it’s the lens through which we interpret and understand the world and our lives; it’s the reason behind what we do; it’s our belief system that is they why behind our what. Our worldview is either biblical or worldly. The Worldly Worldview rooted in Secular humanism: secular humanism is by definition "an outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters. Humanist beliefs stress the potential value and goodness of human beings, emphasize common human needs, and seek solely rational ways of solving human problems." (merrium webster dictionary) Secular Humanism seen in the Bible - Romans 1:18-32 We need to heed Colossians 2:6-8: "Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits[a] of the world, and not according to Christ. We are either rooted in Christ or rooted in empty deceit and human tradition." Three Essential Truths to Develop a Biblical Worldview It starts with knowing God. God is Creator - Genesis 1,2, Isaiah 40, Romans 1 God is Most High - Romans 11 God is the Divine Providence - Eccl 3:14 Write those three beliefs out - teach them to yourself - and to your children. Find verses that correspond with them. They are foundational to our worldview. From those truths found in scripture will begin to flow the reason for the life we live and have implications on ETERNITY. Voddie Baucham said in regards to worldview: "Scripture overrides and over arches everything unless we are actively intent on conforming our worldview to Scripture, what happens is we allow scripture to be conformed by our worldview. and we re-read things and try to make them fit instead of asking ourselves “why am I committed to this position in the first place? what is it that’s making me committed to this position in the first place?” Recommended Resources   Total Truth - Nancy Pearcy An incredible tool in understanding and developing the Biblical Worldview. Total Truth (Study Guide Edition): Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity $12.57 By Nancy Pearcey   Voddie Bauchum Sermons on Worldview: Sermon Audio Biblical Worldview Sermon Audio The God Who Created Everything The Gospel Centered Life - Thune / Walker This is my favorite study to help develop our foundational beliefs about sin, repentance, Jesus and purpose. I love it. The Gospel-Centered Life: Study Guide with Leader's Notes $13.12 By Robert H. Thune, Will Walker      

Proverbs 31:30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised. Today we are talking about the fear of the Lord, what it produces in our lives and be spurred on and encouraged by some stories of women who feared the Lord and thus were a great influence in the advancement of Christianity.  What is the Fear of the Lord? Knowing the holiness, awesomeness, supremity of God and responding with reverent fear of who He is and who we are. God is the uncaused cause God has always existed God created everything that ever was or is or will bee God has supreme power and authority - including over our bodies AND our souls Isaiah was full of dread in the presence of the Holy God Job put his hands over his mouth after questioning God and realizing Job was made from dust Perfect love casts out fear because fear has to do with punishment. We don't have to fear eternal punishment if Jesus has forgiven our sins Scriptures to read: Isaiah 6:1-6 Job 38-42 1 John 4 Hebrews 2:1-4 Check out the Salt and Light Podcast Episode on the Fear of the Lord: Episode 31 Salt and Light Good Fruits that come from the Fear of the Lord The fear of the Lord produces a God-centered Worldview Colossians 1:16, Acts 17:24-27 The fear of the Lord produces an awareness of sin 2 Corinthians 7:1 The fear of the Lord produces wisdom Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord fuels our evangelism 1 Corinthians 5:11 The fear of the Lord frees us from the fear of man Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 56:11 Women in History who Feared the Lord On this podcast episode I read portions from two chapters out of the book "Radiant - 50 Remarkable Women in Church History" by Richard Hannula Please grab a copy and be encouraged and spurred on by these women who loved the Lord and feared Him alone. Stories we discussed: Perpetua - Early Church / 181-203 / martyred for her faith in Christ Margaret Nisbet - Reformation / 1635-1683 / persecuted for her faith and exiled Buy the book here: This is an affiliate link which means I make a small portion to help keep the SPF Podcast going at no additional cost to you. Radiant: Fifty Remarkable Women in Church History $18.00 By Richard M. Hannula      

Is Jesus my home boy? My boyfriend? I mean what about at the very least, My sugar daddy? Our culture tosses around some characteristics of Jesus that sound hip, or cool, or go down smooth to the listen, but are they true? If not, are there dangers in believing things that Jesus isn’t? Today we are discussing five things Jesus is AND isn’t. Let us build up our faith by knowing the true characteristics of God! TShirt Theology - 5 Things Jesus Isn't - and IS Jesus is my boyfriend : Jesus is the Husband to the Church Jesus is my cheerleader : Jesus receives our praise because He is God Jesus is my fairy god-mother : Jesus is Sovereign - our Authority Jesus is my fire insurance : Jesus is our Grace, which allows us to obey Him Jesus is my homeboy: Jesus is our Lord We need to learn to recognize when our catchy, trendy phrases do not accurately describe or represent our Lord and Savior. Otherwise, our minds can start to believe what is untrue about God, but also we represent false things about our Lord to the world. Learn to be good stewards of the Gospel by rightly understanding trending phrases or ideologies about God. Learn about the Lordship of Jesus Christ! A great resource to gain discernment and understanding is to look at the Lordship of Jesus Christ in the believer's life. She Proves Faithful has three mini studies on the Lordship of Christ in the shop. This digital download is a fantastic resource for personal growth or to lead other women through. Discipleship Plans: Lordship 5.00 Digital File - PDF Get instant access to three discipleship plans on the topic of Lordship: Plan 1: What is Lordship Plan 2: Repentance and Belief Plan 3: A Yielded Heart These three mini bible studies are an excellent resource for one on one and group discipleship. Encourage other women to know Jesus through discussion questions and topical Scriptures. Or use them for personal study to learn more about Lordship. Access these on you iPad, smart phone, or computer - instantly! Add To Cart More Great Resources Here are a few more of my favorite resources for growing in Christ. Amazon links are affiliate links and I receive a very small kick back if you click through and purchase using my link. The money earned from Amazon purchases keeps the SPF Podcast going. I only recommend products I love or my husband, a pastor, has highly recommended.   The Gospel-Centered Life I'm about to go through this study for a third time with a friend. I love it so much I'd do it just for me. This study has basic principles that are critical for Christians to grasp when understanding the Gospel and new life in Christ. It is not baby food though. It takes the Gospel to the root of everything go on in your life. Boom. The Gospel-Centered Life: Study Guide with Leader's Notes $12.78 By Robert H. Thune, Will Walker   SPF Discipleship Plans: Identity This is another digital group of mini bible studies perfect for discovering who we are in Christ. This helps you walk another friend through the Bible and gives great discussion starters and scriptures to read through. Discipleship Plans: Identity 7.00 Digital File - PDF Get instant access to three discipleship plans on the topic of Identity in Christ: Plan 1:  What is Identity Plan 2:  Jesus is Our Representative Plan 3:  The Old Self and The New Self Plan 4:  In Christ Plan 5:  Living Out Our Identity These five mini bible studies are an excellent resource for one on one and group discipleship. Encourage other women to know Jesus through discussion questions and topical Scriptures. Or use them for personal study to learn more about identity in Christ. Access these on you iPad, smart phone, or computer - instantly! Add To Cart    

There are a lot of Christian voices out there dropping books and conferences like toddlers drop food at the dinner table. Some of it seems so good, but sometimes the people that we’ve grown to love or follow go south. Or at least seem to be on a whole new trajectory. How do we become wise women who can identify bad theology? Today Andy Hlushak joins the SPF Podcast to give 8 great filtering questions we can ask to be discerning women. Question and Answer: Which Women Teachers Can We Trust? I recently received a question about how to discern what is good and biblical when looking to purchase Bible studies and books by Christian women. "I know critical thinking is what is truly needed, but what red flags can we look for?" What a great question! So I brought my husband on this episode who gives us 8 things to look for to make us discerning women.  Before the questions - you can always go to your pastors/elders at your church. They should have good recommendations and discernment to help guide you to a study or book. AND - this applies to all bible studies and book authors, not just women - the question received was specifically asking about women teachers.  Which women can we trust? Ask these questions: 1. How do they view Scripture? 2. How do they view the sovereignty of God? 3. What is their reputation? 4. Who are her friends who are her enemies? 5. Is she anthropocentric or theocentric? 6. Is her worldview to change or discover? 7. How do they apply the gospel to all of life? Or are they dualistic, separating faith and life? 8. Where do they fall in history? If you feel overwhelmed: Start with Scripture! You don't need a Bible study to study the Bible! Go old school - check out old Christian authors who have proved faithful and finished well. Puritans like Jonathan Edwards and William Bradford; Charles Spurgeon. Feel freedom to stop a study if you think it's not a biblically sound choice after starting it. Resources Inductive Bible Study Guide - from Andy Hlushak / www.newcitydenver.org Join us for a fun bible reading plan and challenge for the month of February. Free tips and tools and a plan! Click through! www.sheprovesfaithful.com/bible

Christmas is here bringing good cheer! Advent is all about celebrating the anticipated arrival of the Messiah but we also are currently anticipating the arrival of Christ again! How then should we live each day anticipating the day when Christ returns? We are talking about battle armor, Lordship, shopping, and Facebook and three ways to practice this anticipation. Access the SPF Podcast on iTunes free https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-she-proves-faithful/id1116242133?mt=2 New City Church Sermon - Now is the Time by Aaron Carlson http://newcitydenver.org/sermons/now-is-the-time/ Verses Romans 13:11-14 Ephesians 2:8-10 Ephesians 4:17-24 Three Ways to Practice Living with Advent in Mind 1. Teach your children or a friend at church the truth about sin. Read Romans 13:11-14 and discuss it with each other. Ask questions about each verse. 2. Repent of your sin - if you know there are sins you make provisions for, if you know there are areas of darkness you are holding on to, repent and turn from those things and believe that God has forgiven you to walk in a manner worthy of Him 3. Fight sin with a friend - expose your weaknesses to a friend to help you fight sin together. Let her pray for you and encourage you with truth. My friend Lindsay helped me in the social media area - I told her my struggle a couple years ago and she did not excuse it - like ooh that’s hard for everyone. But she acknowledged it took my focus away from the Lord. She told me the truth of how that must change my day when I am distracted from God and she prayed for me. Resources for You If you chose to buy these resources through these links, SPF receives a small commission. This is a great way to support SPF at no cost to you. Chat Books An easy, quick, inexpensive way to print your memories from Instagram. For only $8 you can get a beautiful, clean book filled with your Instagram pictures. It makes a great gift and great baby/kid albums to document our kids' growing up years. Use this link to try chatbooks! GUESS WHAT! Chat books is offering 20% off using the code MERRY20 by Wednesday, November 30th 2016. Fist pump!   God Rest Ye Merry - the advent book we are reading with our family this year. God Rest Ye Merry: Why Christmas is the Foundation for Everything $16.00 By Douglas Wilson   God is in the Manger - another great book we have used for advent in past years. God Is in the Manger: Reflections on Advent and Christmas $9.91 By Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Today is a special edition of the SPF Podcast! My husband, Andy Hlushak, has graciously accepted my invitation to answer my questions on the SPF podcast. I always have questions and my husband does an excellent job bringing me to the Word and answering with humility, wisdom, and grace. Today's question is all about God's glory - Does God love His glory more than He loves us? Things that make you go wwaaaaaah?? You're probably wondering how I ever thought of such a question. Well, it started with a John Piper book and here we are. No no! It's not broken! It takes FOREVER to load the audio here ----> Access SPF Podcasts on iTunes - subscribe and write a review! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-she-proves-faithful/id1116242133?mt=2 God and His Glory - Resources Brothers, We Are Not Professionals This question came from John Piper's book "Brothers We Are Not Professionals." This book is a great resource for Pastors or any person really ;) It is recommended by my husband and can be purchased on Amazon. *This is an affiliate link. Scriptures Used Isaiah 48:9-11 Psalm 23:3 Psalm 25 Redemption Great book about worship and idolatry. We quote the author, Mike Wilkerson, about being creatures created to worship and we can't shut that worship off - ever. We are like water hoses that are always on full blast and we can't turn off the water (worship) but we can choose where we point the water: finances, our children, our future, Jesus, etc. Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry $10.75 By Mike Wilkerson Brothers, We Are Not Professionals: A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry, Updated and Expanded Edition $12.38 By John Piper

Welcome to another dailygrind edition of the SPF Podcast. There are a few thoughts rattling around in my head and heart that I wanted to get out, plus I had to tell you a story about a grasshopper's big day out . . . in my pants. Don't forget, this Saturday, October 1, 2016 you are invited to the New City Denver Women's Training Day. Go to www.newcitydenver.org for more information. Get faster play time and subscribe for free on iTunes (and you can leave a review!) Training Up Our Children If our kids go to church is that enough? (show notes bonus: Check out this article from the Babylon Bee - remember, it's satirical! Babylon Bee Article (remember this is satire!) “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6 Verses to examine: Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Proverbs 22:6 Judges 2:10 Making Melody in Our Hearts Singing to the Lord is a great way to teach your children to praise Him. Learn to be discerning in what you teach your children. Words mean things, so it matters what we sing. A great place to start is with good ol hymns. Check out this post to see a list of hymns and songs that we love: Sing Praises!   The New England Primer New England Primer By David Barton This little book was the first textbook in America for children. Knowledge starts with the fear of God (Proverbs 1:7). This book allowed children to learn through the context of Truth. Can you imagine if this primer was still in our curriculum today?! I highly recommend getting this book and teaching your children from it. Whether you are homeschooling or not, this is a book that will lay a foundation of Truth. *affiliate link

What does it mean to worship God? Is worship different than praise? Today I will share three things I’m learning about worship and how it extends beyond our prayers and music.   To subscribe to the SPF Podcast on iTunes, go here! Help Other Women Find SPF Podcast: Leave an iTunes Review Have you been encouraged by the SPF Podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes so that other women can find it and hear biblical truth too! Follow the link, then open up the podcast in iTunes, click "ratings and reviews" on the top menu above the episodes. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-she-proves-faithful/id1116242133?mt=2 New City Church Women's Training Day October 1, 2016 - The Gospel and Control Three Things about Worship 1. It's different than praise Praise involves worship with our mouths and speech Psalm 34:1, Hebrews 13:15 It is always befitting to praise the Lord Psalm 33:1 2. Worship involves our whole body: heart, mind, and physical body After being cleansed Isaiah doesn’t just give praise - he presents himself to God and says, send me - use me! I am yours! Isaiah 6:1-8 Present our physical bodies as a living sacrifice to God Romans 12:1 Offer our "members" as instruments of righteousness Romans 6:19 3. Knowing the holiness of God leads to worship Doug Wilson says, “holiness is darkness to make a sinful man tremble.” Psalm 97 Basic Christian Living: A Survey Course on Practical Christianity $18.00 By Douglas Wilson Get the Basic Christian Living Workbook I learned so much about biblical worship from this workbook. This is an incredible resource to developing a biblical worldview, which means to interpret the world through the Bible. Chapters cover subject matters like: Resisting Temptation Contentment Living the Will of God Christ Hidden in Your Calling The Meaning of Masculinity / Femininity Relationships Authenticity Handling Money and lots more ;) * This is an affiliate link

We are created to bring God glory with our lives! How then can we be good stewards of our lives? Today we are talking about five ways to lead a gospel-centered life to live in freedom as we glorify the God of all creation. And how this includes work, raising children, and even having backyard ducks.  *audio takes a moment to load. To access podcasts more quickly visit the SPF Podcast on iTunes here. Show Notes Five ways to live a more God-centered life from The Gospel Coalition's article by Josh Moody. (Read the article here: Five Ways to Live a God-Centered Life) 1.  Immerse yourself in the all-sufficient wonder of the God who is. 2.  Commit to a local Bible-teaching church. 3.  Forgive, fear, fight. 4.  Pursue the unfashionable virtues. 5.  Use your mind. Scripture References Colossians 1:15-23 Isaiah 40 Job 40 - 42 Additional Resources Abundant Permaculture - Growing your Own Eggs (and more) 100 days of growing food You Tube Channel Chickens vs Ducks: 10 reasons to raise backyard ducks         Virtuous: A Study for Ladies of Every Age $12.00 By Nancy Wilson *amazon links are affiliate links

SPF Podcast 300116 Audio by SuperPanicFrenzy

Would you rather goes in full swing on this podcast.

Porn Over the Holidays I SPF Podcast by SuperPanicFrenzy