Podcast appearances and mentions of William P Smith

William P. Smith shares how the way we connect with our kids can reflect the grace God has shown to us in the gospel. Come hear Bill at an in person parenting workshop at Covenant on Saturday, November 13th from 10am-NOON. Register at: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eilvr228d7859820&llr=u47c6pcab

Existem pessoas que são difíceis de amar. Algumas delas são determinadas a se autoproteger, são irritadiças e estão constantemente na defensiva; é preciso apenas uma coisinha de nada para que explodam. Elas atacam verbalmente e então se afastam emocionalmente  e, às vezes fisicamente, eliminando todas as chances de comunicação. Parecem ter prazer em sabotar cada interação, então a maioria das conversas terminam com tristeza, ressentimentos de ambos os lados. Algumas estão sempre lastimando pela vida, olhando o lado negativo das coisas. Como eu lido com pessoas difíceis? Algumas vezes eu as evito, perdendo suas mensagens telefônicas, não permitindo que nossos olhares se cruzam, fazendo com que minha interação com elas sejam o mais breve possível. E quando não aguento mais, digo-lhes umas verdades. Agora vamos analisar as minhas reações: fuga, manipulação, fofoca, contenda. Pensando bem, eu posso ser alguém difícil de amar. Aprender a amar pessoas difíceis começa com o entendimento de que você (assim como eu) também é difícil de amar. Assim como aquelas pessoas difíceis, você e eu pecamos e nos desviamos (Isaias 53:6, Romanos 3:22-24). Foi preciso o sacrifício de Jesus na cruz para que Deus acolhesse a mim e a você em sua família. “Todos nós andávamos desgarrados como ovelhas; cada um se desviava pelo seu próprio caminho, mas o Senhor fez cair sobre ele a iniquidade de todos nós.” ‭‭Isaías‬ ‭53:6‬ ‭ “É a justiça de Deus mediante a fé em Jesus Cristo, para todos e sobre todos os que creem. Porque não há distinção, pois todos pecaram e carecem da glória de Deus, sendo justificados gratuitamente, por sua graça, mediante a redenção que há em Cristo Jesus,” ‭‭Romanos‬ ‭3:22-24‬ ‭ Você precisa receber de Deus exatamente as mesmas coisas que outras pessoas precisam receber de você: graça, misericórdia, bondade e acolhimento. Aprender a árdua habilidade de amar pessoas difíceis começa por pedir a Deus para lhe mostrar como é difícil amar você. Quando ele responder sua oração, peça perdão. Então por ter sido perdoado por tanto, você será capaz de compartilhar com outros a graça que recebeu. “Por isso, afirmo a você que os muitos pecados dela foram perdoados, porque ela muito amou; mas aquele a quem pouco se perdoa, pouco ama.” Lucas‬ ‭7:47‬ ‭ Temos que adotar os objetivos de Deus para os relacionamentos difíceis. Deus não fica irritado. E quando ele captura os nossos corações, ele nos transforma para sermos como ele é. Agora é nosso privilégio e chamado imitá-lo. Jesus permaneceu fiel a você, apesar de muitas vezes, você não o ter amado de todo o seu coração. Deus não nos trata segundo os nossos pecados (Salmos 103:10). Ele não nos procura para nos fazer pagar por nossos pecados e erros. Ele quer que voltemos para ele e nos reconciliemos com ele (2 Coríntios 5:20-21). “Não nos trata segundo os nossos pecados, nem nos retribui conforme as nossas iniquidades.” Salmos‬ ‭103:10‬ ‭ “Aquele que não conheceu pecado, Deus o fez pecado por nós, para que, nele, fôssemos feitos justiça de Deus.” 2Coríntios‬ ‭5:21‬ ‭ Na Bíblia vemos como Deus atrai as pessoas para se sentirem seguras Nele (Salmos 9:9; 18:2; 94:22; 144:2). Deus busca de forma gentil e bondosa as pessoas. Você está percebendo o coração de Deus para com as pessoas? Ele não atrai as pessoas com segundas intenções para tornar a sua vida mais fácil. Ao contrário, Ele investe em relacionamentos que tornam sua vida mais difícil! A glória e o amor de Deus transformam as nossas vidas, de modo que desejamos buscar pessoas difíceis da mesma forma que Deus nos buscou.   (Livro: Como amar pessoas difíceis – William P. Smith – Editora Fiel)

What happens when we relate to our families the way God, our heavenly Father, relates to us? William P. Smith, Author of the book "Parenting With Words Of Grace" talks about how God's gracious communication with us invites us to desire him more and develop a closer relationship with Him. Smith explores the practical implications for parent-child relationships and the greater impact on us and those around us when God's Spirit leads our words toward one another.  Get The Book "Parenting With Words Of Grace" Available Here!  Connect with Bill! billsmith@renewalmainline.org Bill's Church: Renewal Presbyterian Church Of The Mainline renewalmainline.org   Books Mentioned In This Podcast: Parenting by Paul David Tripp Available Here! War Of Words by Paul David Tripp Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation http://www.ccef.org Timothy Keller Podcast Listen to Timothy Keller Here! --- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! https://www.facebook.com/morningstarchristianbookstore Twitter: @MStarBookstore Instagram: morningstarchristianbookstore www.morningstarbookstore.com    

At Covenant we seek to raise up a generation of young people who have a genuine love of learning, who love Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, and mind, and who can articulate the Christian message with clarity, creativity, and courage. That is impossible without parents, and having such robust goals means we cannot achieve them without God's blessing and work. To refresh us as faithfully exhausted parents and remind us of God's love and care, Covenant's Upper School Dean, Mr. John Hayward, interviewed Dr. William P. Smith, a pastor, counselor, and former seminary professor. Dr. Smith has written a book called Parenting with Words of Grace which is the foundation of this conversation. If you want a sample of his thinking, he has blogs on the Gospel Coalition and Crossway websites that express his heart and wisdom.

  To be a Christian is, by definition, to possess salvation and all that it entails (forgiveness of sin, adoption as children of God, eternal reward in heaven, and much more). And yet, many professing Christians struggle to believe the promises that salvation brings because they don't possess the assurance that they are saved to begin with. In this episode of the Just Thinking podcast, Darrell and Virgil ("Omaha") show you from God's Word that assurance can be yours forever.  Our recommended reading: Am I Truly Saved? by Joel Webbon of Right Response Ministries As we discuss the assurance of our salvation in this episode, Joel's study through 1 John provides a great resource to further dive into the truth of our salvation. With a forward by Costi Hinn and endorsements by Justin Peters (Justin Peters Ministries), Ben Merkel (President of New Saint Andrews) and many more, we highly recommend that you pick up your copy of this great resource! Grab your copy today! - https://justthinking.me/trulysaved     Resources Related episodes EP # 047 | Where is Your Hope? EP # 088 | The Grace of God Related blog articles The Battlefield of the Mind Related external media Why Christians Lack Assurance - sermon by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Resting in the Assurance of Our Salvation - sermon by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Eternal Security - sermon by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Women's Hope Podcast - Dr. Shelbi Cullen & Kimberly Cummings (The Master's University) Assurance of Faith - teaching series by Joel Beeke (Ligonier Ministries) The Assurance of Salvation - teaching series by Dr. R.C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries) A Lifting Up for the Downcast - book by William Bridge (Banner of Truth) Is Your Salvation Secure? - booklet by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Can I Be Sure I'm Saved? - book by R.C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries) The Ultimate Security of Our Salvation - sermon by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Grounds of Assurance - sermon by Alistair Begg (Truth for Life) Complete Assurance for Incomplete People - article by John Piper (Desiring God) Saved Without a Doubt - book by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Assurance: Resting in God's Salvation - 31-day devotional by William P. Smith (Amazon.com) Assurance of Salvation - sermon by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (MLJTrust.org) True and False Assurance - sermon by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (MLJTrust.org) Receiving Assurance of Salvation - blog post by R.C. Sproul (Ligonier Ministries) When Believers Doubt - 2-part teaching series by John MacArthur (Grace to You) Support To support the podcast, please click here or copy/paste the following link into your browser - https://justthinking.me/support/ Disclaimer © Darrell B. Harrison and Just Thinking…for Myself 2012-2020. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Darrell B. Harrison and Just Thinking…for Myself with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.  

Here are some books Nathan has been reading lately: THE HOLY BIBLE by God; CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY by Alister McGrath, PARENTING WITH WORDS OF GRACE by William P. Smith, MATURITY by Sinclair Ferguson, GUARANTEED PURE: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE, BUSINESS, AND THE MAKING OF MODERN EVANGELICALISM by Timothy Gloege, MEDITATIONS ON PREACHING by Francis Grimke, ONE ASSEMBLY by Jonathan Leeman, LITURGY OF THE ORDINARY by Tish Harrison Warren, JOHN ADAMS by David McCullough, THREE PIECES OF GLASS by Eric Jacobsen, THE PENDERWICKS by Jeanne Birdsall, EMBER'S END by S.D. Smith

The Bible calls us to encourage one another in Christ. We are to be there for those in our lives and we are to encourage them. But what does this look like on a practical level? This episode will explore how we can be encouragers to those in our life and what the Bible calls us to do in this regard. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Article by 9 Marks: Encourage One Another: Giving Grace with Your Words Book recommendation: 100 Ways to Love Your Husband by Lisa Jacobson Book recommendation: 100 Words of Affirmation Your Husband Needs to Hear by Lisa Jacobson Book recommendation: When a Woman Inspires Her Husband by Cindi McMenamin Book recommendation: Loving Well (even if you haven't been) by William P. Smith Book recommendation: The Peacemaker by Ken Sande Jump into the Instagram discussion about this topic here. "WHAT IS ENCOURAGEMENT? Biblical encouragement isn’t focused on complementing someone’s haircut or telling them how good their homemade salsa tastes. That kind of encouragement is important, but the encouragement the Scriptures refer to is explicitly Christian encouragement. Encouragement is shared with the hopes that it will lift someone’s heart toward the Lord (Col. 4:8). It points out evidences of grace in another’s life to help them see that God is using them. It points a person to God’s promises that assures them that all they face is under his control. The New Testament reveals that encouragement was a regular part of the early church’s life together (Acts 13:15, 16:40, 18:27, 20:1-2, 27:36). They shared Scripture-saturated words with each other to spur one another on in faith (Acts 14:22), hope (Rom. 15:4), unity (Rom. 15:5; Col. 2:2), joy (Acts 15:31), strength (Acts 15:32), fruitfulness (Heb. 10:24-25), faithfulness (1 Thess. 2:12), perseverance (Heb. 10:25), and the certainty of Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:18). Encouragement was and is an essential way of extending grace to each other." - 9 Marks article: https://www.9marks.org/article/encourage-one-another-giving-grace-with-your-words/ Scripture used today: We are told to be encouragers:  1 Thess 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." Being an encourager takes time and investment:  Hebrews 10:23- 25 "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Encouragement comes largely from our mouths and how we communicate with those around us:  Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." We are to be there in good times and bad:  Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Do it all in patience and love:  1 Thess 5:14 "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." 1 Peter 4:8-10 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace"

The Bible calls us to encourage one another in Christ. We are to be there for those in our lives and we are to encourage them. But what does this look like on a practical level? This episode will explore how we can be encouragers to those in our life and what the Bible calls us to do in this regard. Listen in here: Listen to the Podcast: You can find important links & info below. And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in iTunes. Right click here and save-as to download this episode to your computer. Links & Resources: Article by 9 Marks: Encourage One Another: Giving Grace with Your Words Book recommendation: 100 Ways to Love Your Husband by Lisa Jacobson Book recommendation: 100 Words of Affirmation Your Husband Needs to Hear by Lisa Jacobson Book recommendation: When a Woman Inspires Her Husband by Cindi McMenamin Book recommendation: Loving Well (even if you haven't been) by William P. Smith Book recommendation: The Peacemaker by Ken Sande Jump into the Instagram discussion about this topic here. "WHAT IS ENCOURAGEMENT? Biblical encouragement isn’t focused on complementing someone’s haircut or telling them how good their homemade salsa tastes. That kind of encouragement is important, but the encouragement the Scriptures refer to is explicitly Christian encouragement. Encouragement is shared with the hopes that it will lift someone’s heart toward the Lord (Col. 4:8). It points out evidences of grace in another’s life to help them see that God is using them. It points a person to God’s promises that assures them that all they face is under his control. The New Testament reveals that encouragement was a regular part of the early church’s life together (Acts 13:15, 16:40, 18:27, 20:1-2, 27:36). They shared Scripture-saturated words with each other to spur one another on in faith (Acts 14:22), hope (Rom. 15:4), unity (Rom. 15:5; Col. 2:2), joy (Acts 15:31), strength (Acts 15:32), fruitfulness (Heb. 10:24-25), faithfulness (1 Thess. 2:12), perseverance (Heb. 10:25), and the certainty of Christ’s return (1 Thess. 4:18). Encouragement was and is an essential way of extending grace to each other." - 9 Marks article: https://www.9marks.org/article/encourage-one-another-giving-grace-with-your-words/ Scripture used today: We are told to be encouragers:  1 Thess 5:11 "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing." Being an encourager takes time and investment:  Hebrews 10:23- 25 "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near." Encouragement comes largely from our mouths and how we communicate with those around us:  Ephesians 4:29 "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." We are to be there in good times and bad:  Galatians 6:2 "Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Do it all in patience and love:  1 Thess 5:14 "And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all." 1 Peter 4:8-10 "Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace"

Kurt and John continue their conversation with Dr. William P. Smith. Stay tuned to hear how you can possibly receive a free copy of his book, Parenting with Words of Grace (www.rym.org).

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Bill Smith have a wide-ranging conversation on assurance and ministering to those dealing with doubt, guilt, shame, and condemnation, along with his book, Assurance: Resting in God's Salvation (P&R, 2019). What you’ll hear in this episode In what way assurance is not a matter of information but a matter of trusting the character of the Lord. How Christians should deal with the enemies of our soul that are not only relentless but dishonest and play both sides of sin against God’s people. How biblical counselors should deal with challenging issues related to assurance. How biblical counselors should help Christians with issues like guilt, shame, and condemnation. How the biblical passages on doubt help strengthen Christians to give them not less confidence in Him, but more confidence in the Lord. Some markers Christians can look for to see growth in sanctification in themselves and others. Why it’s so important for Christians to take the long view on their sanctification. How Christians should handle their failings to keep in step with Christ. How focusing on the love of God in Christ alone helps Christians remember all that Christ has done for them. About the Guest William P. Smith has served several churches, been a faculty member of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and taught practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of Parenting with Words of Grace and Loving Well (Even If You Haven't Been). Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave Jenkins and Bill Smith have a wide-ranging conversation on assurance and ministering to those dealing with doubt, guilt, shame, and condemnation, along with his book, Assurance: Resting in God's Salvation (P&R, 2019). What you’ll hear in this episode In what way assurance is not a matter of information but a matter of trusting the character of the Lord. How Christians should deal with the enemies of our soul that are not only relentless but dishonest and play both sides of sin against God’s people. How biblical counselors should deal with challenging issues related to assurance. How biblical counselors should help Christians with issues like guilt, shame, and condemnation. How the biblical passages on doubt help strengthen Christians to give them not less confidence in Him, but more confidence in the Lord. Some markers Christians can look for to see growth in sanctification in themselves and others. Why it’s so important for Christians to take the long view on their sanctification. How Christians should handle their failings to keep in step with Christ. How focusing on the love of God in Christ alone helps Christians remember all that Christ has done for them. About the Guest William P. Smith has served several churches, been a faculty member of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, and taught practical theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He is the author of Parenting with Words of Grace and Loving Well (Even If You Haven't Been). Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. Ifyou like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Garry “G” Cobb, former Eagle linebacker & longtime Philly broadcaster/media member (including via his site www.gcobb.com), calls in right before hitting the Eagles’ locker room to talk with the players about their upcoming playoff matchup with the Chicago Bears (Sunday 01/06/18 @ 440pm). Garry speaks to the Eagles-Bears game, thoughts on the Carson Wentz / Nick Foles dynamic and “the big picture” in terms of being satisfied in the Lord. Similarly, Pastor/counselor/speaker Bill Smith checks in to dig into Psalm 63, a very helpful sermon he guest-preached at Tim’s church this past Sunday—including encouraging folks to satisfy their thirst by tapping in to God first & foremost…and to go beyond things that can be good (family, friends, food, work, etc) but don’t have the ability to satisfy our hearts the way the Lord can. Bill is also an author, writing under the name William P. Smith, and has two books coming out—one in February (Parenting With Words Of Grace) and one in May (a devotional called Assurance, part of a series). "Meant To Live" by Switchfoot & "In The Sanctuary" by Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers were featured songs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

260 - Many of our concerns with technology are just symptoms of deeper heart-issues. What are some of the heart issues often associated with technology? (www.rym.org)

259 - Some seem to downplay the effects of technology, but research is raising some serious concerns. What are your thoughts on that, and how can pastors lead their congregations in this area? (www.rym.org)

258 - What's some helpful advice for parents as they try to disciple their children in this digital age? (www.rym.org)

257 - What was it about this topic that fueled your passion to write this resource? (www.rym.org)

256 - In this episode, Bill discusses his new booklet, Obsessed with My Phone? Disconnecting to Connect, and helps us think through this question on a personal level. (www.rym.org)

From the rude friend in the neighborhood to the scary show at Grandma’s house, our children will face negative influences. Even more so, their own hearts will lead them to worship the wrong things. So what do we do as moms to train our children in godliness? In this episode, Laura and Emily talk about building a gospel culture within our homes by offering grace, not guilt, to our children. By creating an environment of conversation, repentance, and joy, we can extend the welcoming attitude of Christ towards our children as they learn to live like Jesus. Our children are not the things they see or do, and we have the privilege of teaching them to look towards Jesus, again and again.     RM APPLY QUESTIONS   VIEW TRANSCRIPT   Articles, Resources and Related Content: Mothering a Rebellious Heart - Courtney Reissig  Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family - Paul David Tripp Parenting with a Big Gospel Picture - Mitch Chase, The Gospel Coalition  A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Todays World - John Stonestreet, ERLC 6 Truths about Parenting That Reorient Everything - Paul David Tripp, Crossway How to Raise an Alien Child - Jen Wilkin, The Gospel Coalition Offensive vs. Defensive Discipleship - Eric Geiger Jesus is God - Matt Chandler, The Village Church Resources X-ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behavior - David Powlison Loving Someone in Their Mess - Colleen Chao, Revive Our Hearts How Do We Keep Ourselves From Idol Worship - David Powlison, CCEF 12 Ways to Love Your Wayward Child - Desiring God Don't Raise Good Kids - Jon Bloom, Desiring God What if I Ruin My Kids - John Piper, Desiring God Parenting Is Like Jazz - William P. Smith, The Gospel Coalition Social Media Isn't Your Teens' Biggest Problem - Kristen Hatton, The Gospel Coalition Divine Words for Desperate Parents - Nancy Guthrie, The Gospel Coalition    For More: To subscribe: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). Leave an iTunes review. These are huge for us! The more reviews, the greater chance another mother will find us. Like Risen Motherhood on Facebook and follow on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates and related information. Let us know your thoughts! We'd love to hear more about the conversations you're having. Shoot us an email, or find us on social media. Tell others. We truly hope this podcast fosters conversations and deeper discussions between mothers to seek the gospel in their daily activities - we'd be honored if you shared and encouraged others to listen in. *Affiliate links used where appropriate. Thanks for supporting this ministry! RM|APPLY: Questions for personal reflection or conversation with others, to dig deep and allow the transforming work of the gospel to impact every part of your motherhood While we cannot keep our children from all of the negative influences of this world, we can create a culture within our homes that continually points them to Christ (Deut. 11:18-20). Jesus modeled perfect obedience to God during his life, teaching us how to be in this world but not of it. Because of his perfect life and death on the cross, we experience deep grace every day. As you work through these questions, consider how you can draw your children to Christ through the normal rhythms in your home. Our family culture influences our children at home. What does your family value most? As a mom, you have the opportunity to live an authentic life of discipleship to Jesus in front of your children. How are you teaching your children to walk in his ways? The biggest problem our children have is inside of them. So we need to address negative influences with our children at the heart level. Consider an issue in your home right now. What does it look like to bring it back to the heart issue? We need to be praying constantly that our children will grow to love the one true God as we work to protect them. What practical things can you do to surround your children with godly influences in different settings? Ultimately, we do not change the hearts of our children, only God can do that. When we understand that God is in control of all things, we no longer have to strive to control our children. Are there are any areas of motherhood that you still try to control? How does your identity in Christ free you to trust God?