Podcasts about word fitly spoken

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Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about circuit riding pastors.

If you're a faithful listener to A Word Fitly Spoken, you've probably heard us say that churches shouldn't use music from Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation for their worship services. But do you understand why? Today, we'd like to give you some information that will help you – and hopefully, your pastors – understand.

Koontz, Grills, and Heide talk about the Tennessee Synod, the Henkels, policy based governance in the church, burnout in the ministry, and liturgics.

Ready for a new season of A Word Fitly Spoken? We’ve got a little “appetizer” for you as we work hard behind the scenes to “cook up” some brand new episodes. Over the summer, Michelle was a guest on the Contending for the Word podcast with Dave Jenkins. Listen in as they discuss some issues […]

Amy and Michelle wrap up this season of a Word Fitly Spoken by sharing some personal thoughts we hope will edify you in your walk with Jesus. We’ve both been navigating some seasons in our life that we thought we’d share, and how we’ve been going to God’s Word to share what Scripture has to […]

Welcome to G220 Radio! A Christian radio program that desires to talk about many topics from a biblical perspective and sometimes in a discussion where we have real conversations with real people.  We hope our program will be uplifting, encouraging, challenging, and convicting as we seek to glorify God as we talk about God's word.  In this episode, we will be examining Proverbs 25:1-14.

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Proverbs 26 "Another Word Fitly Spoken"

Proverbs 25 "A Word Fitly Spoken"

Quite often when I publish an essay regarding false doctrine brought by a false teacher, I receive angry comments and emails telling me to 'judge not' and the like. But strangely, the angrier emails and comments I receive come when I publish an essay urging women to behave biblically. My, how so many women resent being urged to behave like biblical women! Today I speak of how women should act, especially female teachers, speakers, and podcasters. This is a 2019 blog I've recorded now in 2023. Links to good podcasters: Podcast by The Thankful Homemaker: Cultivating Self-Control. Contains good thoughts on approaching Christian life and holy things with reverence, which includes self-control. Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman are Christian bloggers, speakers, and teachers. They project a demeanor of joy without silliness. Both the theological content and their speaking style are, in my opinion reverent, and self-controlled. Check out their A Word Fitly Spoken podcast here. Dr. Shelbi Cullen and Kimberly Cummings at The Women's Hope podcast also speak with a quiet, self-controlled demeanor, respecting the biblical content with proper gravitas.

When it comes to Christmas music, there are some songs we absolutely love … and others …well… not so much. So tonight, we’re sharing with you a few of our favorite Christmas carols and songs, and some we'd really rather do without.

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Find today's show notes: https://watwm.podbean.com/. For more information and to engage with Woman at the Well Ministries, visit us at http://www.watwm.org or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/watwm. Join us in this podcast of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim takes us on a journey investigating what the Bible says about the power of our words and the lasting impression they leave. Listen as Kim reminds us that every word you speak creates an image that people see. Come on this journey with us discovering that our words are, indeed, powerful, lasting, and important.   Listen Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | YouTube | Podbean Quotable Kim-isms “Living peaceably with all men begins with the tongue.” “Instead of coming into every situation to be the victor, perhaps we should come into every situation trying to make people see Jesus.” “When you choose to speak, make sure you choose your words and you choose those that are pleasing to God.” “Give people grace, because I guarantee you expect it.” Mentioned in this Episode Proverbs 16:24 Psalm 19:14 Matthew 12:36 Matthew 15:11 Proverbs 16:23-24 Social | Facebook | Instagram This podcast is brought to you by Woman at the Well Ministries and is supported by our faithful listeners.

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Women pastors. Sexual abuse. Homosexuality in the church. The SBC annual meeting is right around the corner, and with these and other serious issues looming, biblical, convictional leadership is more important than ever. In this bonus episode of A Word Fitly Spoken, Michelle sits down with SBC presidential candidate, Pastor Mike Stone, to discuss the […]

A round up of interesting links for you today- A Word Fitly Spoken and a lesson on 4 Ways to Avoid Being Deceived Tim Challies reviews a book on preaching. Why Are We Often So Boring? The Heritage Foundation explains the history behind beloved Psalm 23. Our Great Shepherd of Comfort and Restoration  World reviewed the new movie Honor Among Thieves Davis Huffstutler at G3Ministries wrote about our common salvation in Jude Biblical Science Institute on Irreducible Complexity About THAT photo and debunked attempt at cancellation: https://midwestoutreach.org/2023/04/06/inquiring-minds-want-to-know-the-mystery-photo/ Then & Now: Photographer Finds Locations Of 1960s Postcards To See How They Look Today, And The Difference Is Unbelievable This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2023/04/06/prata-potpourri-dont-be-deceived-that-photo-irreducible-complexity-on-being-boring-more/

The Academy Podcast Ep31 - A Word Fitly Spoken Is Like Apples of Gold In Pictures of Silver (Speaker: Bill Goring)

Women's conferences can be such a wonderful time of refreshing. Amy and Michelle first met in person at a women’s conference, and A Word Fitly Spoken was born! And because we’ve both had such a wonderful time at women’s conferences and have seen how helpful they can be, we want to share the joy with […]

There is a tendency in Christianity today to try to win the world but use the world's methods. This always leads to compromise. In this episode, Nate and Gabe highlight the importance of not watering down truth in order to make it appealing to the world. As Keith Daniels said, “You don't win the world by becoming like the world. The world will win you - that's all that will happen.”A wonderful summation of this command can be found in the story of the prodigal son. There was a season of life where the son would've been characterized as “swine“ – he did not value the things of his father. It would have been a waste to try to reason with him. However his loving father waited patiently, and, at the right time, his son was ready to hear the truth and repent. May we be encouraged to pray for those in our lives who are resistant, and to look to the Lord for His perfect timing to share truth.Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/homediscipleshipnetwork

It is so important for us to be walking closely with God. We need the Lord‘s wisdom and discernment when to share truth and when not to share it. The Lord knows the hearts of people, and He knows when the timing is going to be the most fruitful and most effective.A wonderful summation of this command can be found in the story of the prodigal son. There was a season of life where the son would've been characterized as “swine“ – he did not value the things of his father. It would have been a waste to try to reason with him. However his loving father waited patiently, and, at the right time, his son was ready to hear the truth and repent. May we be encouraged to pray for those in our lives who are resistant, and to look to the Lord for His perfect timing to share truth.Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/homediscipleshipnetwork

Just as pearls are precious, so is the work of God in the life of a believer. It should be the heart of every Christian to share with others the Word of God and the work He is doing in their lives. But we must recognize that not everyone values these and sees them as treasures. Join Nate and Gabe as they discuss being dependent upon the Lord for His perfect timing in sharing our testimony and God's Word with others.A wonderful summation of this command can be found in the story of the prodigal son. There was a season of life where the son would've been characterized as “swine“ – he did not value the things of his father. It would have been a waste to try to reason with him. However his loving father waited patiently, and, at the right time, his son was ready to hear the truth and repent. May we be encouraged to pray for those in our lives who are resistant, and to look to the Lord for His perfect timing to share truth.Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/homediscipleshipnetwork

To be “swine“ or “dogs” is in part referring to the attitude and actions of people who don't value what Christ values. The command Do Not Cast Pearls can initially seem ambiguous, however a deeper study will reveal something that is very close to God‘s heart: the preciousness of His truth. In this episode, Nate and Gabe will talk about the great need for discernment to be able to share truth in the way that God desires.A wonderful summation of this command can be found in the story of the prodigal son. There was a season of life where the son would've been characterized as “swine“ – he did not value the things of his father. It would have been a waste to try to reason with him. However his loving father waited patiently, and, at the right time, his son was ready to hear the truth and repent. May we be encouraged to pray for those in our lives who are resistant, and to look to the Lord for His perfect timing to share truth.Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at www.homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at www.homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://www.instagram.com/homediscipleshipnetwork

In her Instagram story, Jackie Hill Perry renounced her participation in the occult personality test The Enneagram. But does this mean she is solid in other areas? Listen to find out. JHP's Instagram story captured on Twitter previous article I wrote about JHP coming out as a prophet Jackie Hill Perry rejects discernment talk about her false prophesying Further Reading GotQuestions: Does the Enneagram contradict the Bible? The End Time: JHP Discernment review Sheologians did an hour on the origins of and the demonic nature of the Enneagram, here. The women at A Word Fitly Spoken examined it too, here. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2023/01/09/jackie-hill-perry-renounces-enneagram/

[00:30] ‘Get Trump' Fails Yet Again (15 minutes) In a recorded campaign video released today, Donald Trump denounced the unconstitutional leaking of his personal tax returns and encouraged the new Republican-majority House to apply the same scrutiny to the Biden crime family. Trump's tax returns revealed that he consistently paid his taxes and that (unlike most politicians) his net worth actually went down during his presidency. [15:00] The Omnibus Monstrosity (24 minutes) Julie Kelly wrote a hard-hitting column for American Greatness exposing the traitorous $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill. The spending package pours money into border security for other nations but provides virtually nothing for America's own border security. And although the “Twitter Files” revealed that the FBI has been colluding with social media for more than a decade, the omnibus bill contains a massive raise for the Department of Justice as it prepares to prosecute more January 6 protesters and continues targeting all things Donald Trump. [39:00] A Word Fitly Spoken (16 minutes) In the Bible, God heaps praise on words “fitly spoken” (Proverbs 25:11). In this segment, we look at William Shakespeare and his understanding of the Bible and how it impacted the beautiful poetry he wrote in his sonnets and plays. As God's people, we must grow in speaking and writing “with grace, seasoned with salt” (Colossians 4:6).

In this episode Steve chats with Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz about the history of policing.  They delve into why the media labels police as racist and then attempt to claim that policing was racist from its inception.  Rev. Dr. Koontz goes deep on the history of policing dispelling the myths pushed by the corporate media.  To hear more of Rev. Dr. Koontz check out the two podcasts linked below. Support TPS by supporting out sponsor AVID Company! www.avidcompany.com Hear more very based commentary from Rev. Dr. Koontz Brief History of Power Hosted By Rev. Jonathan Fisk https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-brief-history-of-power/id1188406469 A Word Fitly Spoken https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-word-fitly-spoken-podcast/id1345670870 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

[00:30] Investigating the Investigators (21 minutes) Kevin McCarthy says he will subpoena all 51 ex-intelligence agents who signed off on a letter regarding Hunter Biden's laptop during the 2020 election season, which dismissed the laptop story as Russian disinformation. Mainstream British media source the Times prominently featured an accurate article about Hunter Biden's laptop and the FBI over the weekend, calling it “a scandal.” Meanwhile, Joe Biden's allies are saying that anyone who goes after Hunter will face litigation or smears. [21:30] Jack Smith Tries to ‘Get Trump' (10 minutes) Special Counsel Jack Smith is working hard to try to pin a crime on Donald Trump. Smith's request for a federal judge to hold President Trump in contempt of court for not turning over records marked “classified” has been unceremoniously rejected, but Smith has not given up. Trumpet editor in chief Gerald Flurry showed in his January 2023 Trumpet feature article, “Ready for War,” that RINO Republicans would rather live under a tyrant than support or defend Trump from attacks by radicals like Smith. [31:00] Musk's Twitter Cleanup (11 minutes) Elon Musk has enacted significant changes within Twitter to make it a free-speech platform, and the media reaction has been nasty. His example shows what one person can accomplish if he has the courage and the resources to stand up to the mob. [41:45] A Word Fitly Spoken (13 minutes) God's Word contains much detailed instruction on how to speak like God. As ambassadors for Jesus Christ, we must continually refine our speech so that we reflect His truly godly example.

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Be mindful of what comes out of your mouth – lift others up instead of tearing them down.

Pastor Darrell Jones breaks down Proverbs 18:19 this morning. “19 A brother offended is more unyielding than a strong city, and quarreling is like the bars of a castle.”Proverbs 18:19 ES

"A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear." Proverbs 25:11-12   Lauren Corley joins me in this episode to discuss how we, as mothers, can take advantage of teachable moments and use our words to teach all that is true, good and godly. She says, "Often our children's hearts are open to receive wisdom and instruction...but, my mind is busy and focused on the many tasks before me, easily missing the open door." God has been teaching Lauren to focus her attention towards intentional instruction. She shares some practical advice on what this looks like on a daily basis in her home as she raises her young sons for the Lord. These are a few of the practical things she implements. . . *correcting wrong attitudes and guiding behavior patiently + frequently, not simply because I am *finally* frustrated. *creating spiritual conversation! “I'm looking at the moon, mama...I like the moon!” “Do you know who made the moon, bud?” “God did!” *having a goal of pointing my boys to Christ in times of joy + struggle, and showing them their need for His saving grace. *Stopping to savor the sweet times. Snuggling them a little longer, getting on their level to play, reading one more story, and pausing my work to patiently answer the 274th toddler question of the day.   Resources: Follow Lauren on Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/simplehavens/)   Follow my  journey by subscribing to this podcast. You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and www.nohighercalling.org

In a podcast crossover event, Michelle Lesley and Amy Spreeman of "A Word Fitly Spoken" join Rich and Chris to discuss women's roles in the church. What does Scripture command women to do in training up younger ladies in the Church? And are there prohibitions to the means by which they teach? Show Links: A Word Fitly Spoken Bible.Org - Titus 2

This is part 2 of discernment lessons, a fleshing out of notes I'd prepared for an interview by the ladies at A Word Fitly Spoken. The result of the podcast is here. The website for A Word Fitly Spoken podcast is here, where you can catch ALL their podcasts! I recommend the podcast and also their individual efforts in the faith, Michelle's website Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women and Amy's at Berean Research and Naomi's Table Bible Studies for Women. You can also check out her archives from earlier work at aspreeman.com. Part 1 is here This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/02/17/discernment-lesson-part-2-is-discerning-really-attempting-to-know-the-heart/

On February 2 I was interviewed by two wonderful ladies of the faith, Amy Spreeman and Michelle Lesley. Their podcast is called A Word Fitly Spoken, a great title for a podcast! The result of the podcast is here, it was broadcast already and I'm humbled by the opportunity to speak of Jesus, doctrine, and discernment as our wide ranging conversation went. Their website for the podcast is here, where you can catch ALL their podcasts! I recommend the podcast and also their individual efforts in the faith, Michelle's website Michelle Lesley- Discipleship for Christian Women and Amy's at Berean Research and Naomi's Table Bible Studies for Women. You can also check out her archives from earlier work at aspreeman.com. Earlier essay on eating the meat and spitting out the bones here This episode is also available as a blog post: http://the-end-time.org/2022/02/15/discernment-lesson-what-is-it-why-do-we-need-it-part-1/

Michelle Lesley returns for her fourth episode of Echo Zoe Radio to talk about Christian Liberty. Michelle is an author, a podcaster, and has a women's discipleship ministry. She and Amy Spreeman do a show called “A Word Fitly Spoken.” Outline of the Discussion Michelle has the issues of Christian Liberty come up every year, […]

Phaneroo Sunday 178 - The Word Fitly Spoken by Apostle Grace Lubega

Phaneroo Sunday 178 - The Word Fitly Spoken by Apostle Grace Lubega

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Michelle Lesley discuss the role women have in the church today, the danger of a woman becoming a pastor, abuse and the complementarian view, how an older woman can come alongside a young woman, and what the church can do to support and encourage women in our local churches. What you'll hear in this episode How 1 Timothy 2:12 helps Christians understand the issue of woman pastors. What is so dangerous about a woman becoming a pastor. The role woman have in the local church. How the complementarian view responds to the accusation that it supports abuse of men and women. How older woman can come alongside a younger woman. What the church can do to support and encourage women in our local churches. For more from Michelle please visit https://michellelesley.com/ About the Guest Michelle is a servant of Christ, wife, mom, women's discipleship blogger and conference speaker, and co-host of A Word Fitly Spoken. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you 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!

 A Word Fitly Spoken: The Power of the Tongue is our 2nd most-listened to episode in our “Best Of” Season 3. My guest, Francie Taylor, shares how she has learned to recognize the powerful influence of the tongue both publicly and privately, at home and in all relationships. She also shares how the most powerful use of our words - sharing the Gospel, brought her to Christ during a job interview! Francie's ministry, Keep the Heart, is a trusted resource for books and Bible studies. Her ministry now also includes the Keep the Heart podcast, practical Bible teaching you're sure to enjoy! Since our first conversation in January of 2020, we've been blessed as a podcast team to have Francie join us for Friend to Friend LIVE 2021| His Worth, Our Walk. I first knew Francie for what she did as an author and a speaker. I now know her for who she is: a friend of our Saviour, a lover of His Word and a cheerleader for the next generation of Christian women. Listen closely friends! You're sure to be blessed! Keep the Heart Ministry Check Us Out: Webpage Instagram Facebook Media Director: Jennifer Beil Social Media Director: Mindy Tingson Logo Design: Jamie Hurst

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David and Julie have a conversation from Ephesians 4:29 about healthy communication.

It’s our 100th episode here at A Word Fitly Spoken! We thought we’d touch on the big topic that's on everybody's minds these days because it touches so many aspects of our lives: COVID. You've got questions, and in this special edition of Glad You Asked, Michelle and Amy dig into Scripture to discuss vaccines, […]

The importance of saying the right thing at the right time. Please LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW.

The importance of saying the right thing at the right time. Please LIKE, SHARE, SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW.

A Christian Criticism of Critical Theory: a Word Fitly Spoken While on the treadmill at the gym, I was listening to a podcast, A Word Fitly Spoken. This particular program was about Critical Theory, and it was hosted by the Revs. Willie Grills and Zelwin Heide. The guests were the Revs. Adam Koontz and David Buchs. It was an outstanding presentation, and I commend all of our readers and listeners to give this episode a listen! What was especially poignant for me was the juxtaposition of the bank of TVs on the wall and the messages being flashed before the eyes of the millions of viewers around the country. Right in front of me was a screen running the USA Network. There were closed captions, so I could glance at what was going on. But it was really the visual imagery that was telling - especially while listening to a biblical analysis of this very thing being promoted by the secular world in real time. Television is a powerful medium. It not only sells Budweiser, Toyotas, Doritos, and innumerable pharmaceuticals, it gives something away for free: a worldview. The USA Network was running a cop show (I think it was “Chicago PD”) featuring several encounters between police and criminals. In this episode, without exception, every violent thug was a white male. And with only one exception, every crime victim was black: the exception being a white female who was being brutalized by a white male. Only glancing up at the screen without hearing dialogue or background music gave me a sense of disconnect that made it an interesting observation. One of the scenes involved a black female shoplifter who was attempting to steal a loaf of bread. The store owner, an angry white male, was aggressively trying to get the police to arrest her. He complained about junkies constantly ripping him off. The accused woman looked sad, sitting limply on the floor with big puppy-dog eyes. She told the female police officer that she wasn't a drug user, but that she just wanted to make a sandwich for her boy. The female cop looked at her indulgently and sympathetically, and asked the scowling, angry white male shop-keeper the price of the loaf of bread which was a dollar fifty. But before paying for the woman's bread, the cop told the shop-owner that she could probably find some code violations in the store. She immediately claimed to see mouse droppings on the floor, and a wire at the ceiling that was not up to code. She threatened to ticket the shop-owner for $20,000. In the face of this police shakedown, the store owner told the police to release the woman. The lady cop then paid for the woman's bread and sent her on her way - before scolding the shop-owner one more time. The racial component presented on shows like this are pushing a false narrative, one that simply doesn't comport with reality, a narrative clearly designed to promulgate a lie to the detriment of the target demographic. Another scene involved a cop questioning a suspect on the street by inserting the muzzle of his pistol into the suspect's mouth and demanding answers in three seconds, then he started counting. Fortunately, the suspect was a white guy. Otherwise, the cops would have been seen as the baddies. There was also a commercial for trans pride. Since I don't watch TV any more, this is all unfamiliar territory to me. But it's very easy to see what's going on. It's brainwashing. It's Critical Theory training in the guise of entertainment. It does not reflect reality, but it is designed to create resentment against the white male population. And it is working for people of every racial and sexual tribe. Whites are conditioned to hate themselves and see their own existence as toxic. Many a Christian parent has been shocked by their children coming back from college holding a completely different worldview - one formed by Critical Theory. Some return from school declaring themselves to be of a different gender identity, bearing a new sexual preference, holding radicalized political views, and even in some cases, confessing hostility to the Christian faith itself. Parents generally blame the universities - albeit too late. But I think academe is only partly to blame. I believe that the universities are merely the last domino to fall. Children typically grow up watching a lot of TV. And all contemporary mainstream television programs - and the vast majority of movies and online series - are pushing a Critical Theory narrative. This is being done under the noses of everyone. I don't think Christian parents have a clue as to how formative and normative and powerful these TV shows are, nor the cumulative effect of the propaganda. They are based on a narrative - and the story is consistent, emotional, compelling, and part of a larger holistic model of re-education. But we have been boiled slowly like the proverbial frog in the pan of warm water. We are being lied to all the time. Reality itself is a casualty of Critical Theory. As a Christian pastor, this is a source of frustration. If our parishioners attend Divine Service and Bible Class every week, we will get maybe two hours to preach and teach our Christian narrative, which is, the Biblical and liturgical Gospel of Jesus Christ that runs from eternity to eternity. The rest of the time, most of our parishioners are watching TV, movies, sports, and taking part in other aspects of popular culture - all of which push a narrative at odds with, and hostile to, the Christian faith. And as adults, we may well be able to roll our eyes and discern what we are seeing. But then again, let us not underestimate the power of the visual narrative on our minds and psyches. But think about children and youth - whose brains are still in a state of plasticity, whose minds and souls are being formed by a constant barrage of narrative in opposition to the Holy Scriptures. So what should Christian parents - and even those who are not parents - do in the face of this onslaught? I would say to cancel the cable, and stop watching modern TV shows. Older TV is not nearly as toxic, and some of the older programs may even be neutral or uplifting. But even there, wisdom and discernment are called for. There are older movies - and perhaps a new one or two - that are not antagonistic to the Christian worldview. But allowing children unfettered access to highly suggestive Critical Theory training is, in the long run, as toxic as if they had such access to porn. These shows are designed not only to sell product, but to push a worldview, one that is, without exaggeration, Luciferian in its orientation. Instead of sitting in front of the boob tube for hours on end, why not listen to podcasts that either uphold, or do not contradict, our worldview? Why not learn a new skill? Take up an instrument? Study a foreign language? Learn how to fix cars or quilt or do woodworking or cooking? How about daily reading or listening to the Bible and great literature? One of the things that individuals and families can do is to replace the trash narrative of TV with the Holy Narrative of the Scriptures - by incorporating daily liturgical worship into their lives. The Treasury of Daily Prayer (which is also available as an app) is an accessible and yet robust resource for interacting with the Scriptures - especially the Psalms - in a liturgical way that counters the evil and unrealistic narrative and worldview promoted by the TV networks and by Hollywood. Children need to be reading a lot more and looking at screens a lot less. Adults too. And the beauty of such prayer is that it is liturgical, providing an annual reading of the lion's share of the Bible but set in a beautiful liturgical setting that can be spoken or sung, simple or elaborate. The liturgical repetition provides children with an anchor for their young memories. And technology has made it possible to hear and pray along with these daily prayer offices in their full majestic beauty as sung by the Concordia Theological Seminary Kantorei. I recently stayed a couple days with a delightful Lutheran family that had three young children. They had a TV, but it was in the basement, and the children acted like they didn't even know it was there. The kids were surrounded by books. They all excitedly clambered up next to me so I could read to them, and so they could read to me. These children really knew the Bible, the Catechism, and the liturgy of the church. The family prays Matins together every morning. Their six year old reads the One Year Bible (ESV) every day on her own - and was breathlessly explaining the narrative of the day's readings to me. And the children's reading was impeccable. Aside from Biblical names and foreign words (with the exception of the little toddler) the children could read and pronounce each word effortlessly and fluently - better than most adults that I know. What was especially poignant was the fact that the biblical narratives are already embedded in the minds of these very young children. They know the stories of the biblical characters - and not just the usual felt-board Sunday School sections. They relate the Biblical accounts with excitement and intimacy as though they are telling about what happened at the swing-set with the neighbor children only yesterday. These children are happy, well-adjusted, and intelligent. They are being well-prepared for a future in which their worldview will be challenged. They are being placed on the firm foundation of the Bible and the Confessions, of the liturgy and the Catechism, the Psalter and the hymns. These children clearly know the faith, and they know who (and whose) they are. And they weren't only reading the Bible. They were also reading standard childhood storybooks and great literature and books covering a range of topics. But they weren't reading anything about “Two Mommies” or any trashy kids' books that one might find at a Drag Queen event. In our modern world, there is huge pressure to conform. And children - especially if they are in public school - are subject to incredible peer pressure to watch those programs that are most at odds with our Christian worldview. This is increasingly the case even in kindergarten and nursery school. And by the time these kids face puberty, they are under enormous pressure to be anything but “normal.” It is, as though to be accepted, one must be of some exotic sexual identity or preference, not to mention, hold radical leftist political views and to question or repudiate the Christian faith. And if you understand Critical Theory, you will know that this is not by accident. This is what Critical Theory is all about. We are seeing it bearing rotten fruit after many decades of patient brainwashing in school, on TV, in movies, in music, in sports, and in the mainstream media in general, not to mention benign neglect by Christian parents. It's all about the replacement narrative and how to smash the old Christian worldview. It is important for us Christians to know what the Enemy is up to, to sever our ties to Luciferian “entertainment,” to equip our children in our own Biblical worldview, and to instill it in their minds and souls through the church's liturgy - which has formed minds into the mind of Christ our Logos for two millennia. It is high time that the Church become unequivocally critical of Critical Theory and stop ignoring it or pandering to those who advocate it. We need to put our foot down and reject it at every level - from the parish and the district to the synod, from our publishing house to our universities and seminaries. Critical Theory is just one more serpentine “Did God actually say…?”. I'd like to thank the guys at A Word Fitly Spoken for their solid analysis, and for their lively and informative program. What a blessing to have faithful pastors putting out programming that confirms, rather than contradicts, reality and the Christian worldview. The contrast between what I was hearing and what I was seeing could not have been more clear. The Word is being fitly spoken indeed. The real question is, is it being fitly heard?

Pastor Willie Grills is pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Mattoon, Illinois and is the vacancy pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Mattoon, Illinois. He's also a host of the podcast of Word Fitly Spoken (http://wordfitlyspoken.org/podcast/ (http://wordfitlyspoken.org/podcast/)). St. Paul's Lutheran Church's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsMattoon/ (https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsMattoon/) St. John's Lutheran Church's website: https://stjohns-mattoon.org/ (https://stjohns-mattoon.org/) St. John's Lutheran Church's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsChurchMattoon (https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsChurchMattoon) Pastor Grills' recommended things to check out: McQuarter's Pub: https://www.facebook.com/McQuarters-Pub-112313943535698/ (https://www.facebook.com/McQuarters-Pub-112313943535698/) El Vaquero Mexican: https://elvaqueromattoon.com/ (https://elvaqueromattoon.com/) Yoder's Kitchen: https://www.yoderskitchen.net/ (https://www.yoderskitchen.net/) Aikman Wildlife Adventure: https://aikmanwildlife.com/ (https://aikmanwildlife.com/) Check out Pastor Grill's Podcast, Word Fitly Spoken: http://wordfitlyspoken.org/podcast/ (http://wordfitlyspoken.org/podcast/) Today's sponsor is Audible, go to https://lutherancartographer.com/audible (https://LutheranCartographer.com/audible) for a free audio book and to try out Audible. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to rate and review the show on iTunes so that more people will see and listen!

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Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and co-host of The Word Fitly Spoken podcast, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about what kind of giving our Lord commands of His beloved followers, the condition of our hearts, the state of our habit of excuses, and how we give with our whole heart. Read his article on the LW Online at witness.lcms.org/2020/with-a-whole-heart. Find online exclusives of the Lutheran Witness at witness.lcms.org and subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and cohost of A Word Fitly Spoken podcast, joins Andy to talk about his post on The Lutheran Witness about worry, including why adults worry more than children, how being like a child in this instance can be a good thing, and what our Lord says to the worried or weary. Read his article at witness.lcms.org/2020/our-whole-future-wholly-in-his-hands and find all Lutheran Witness Series posts at witness.lcms.org/series. Find more episodes of The Coffee Hour at kfuo.org/thecoffeehour. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.

Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz, assistant professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and cohost of A Word Fitly Spoken podcast, joins Andy to talk about his post on The Lutheran Witness about worry, including why adults worry more than children, how being like a child in this instance can be a good thing, and what our Lord says to the worried or weary. Read his article at witness.lcms.org/2020/our-whole-future-wholly-in-his-hands and find all Lutheran Witness Series posts at witness.lcms.org/series.

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A Word Fitly Spoken by The Anchor Church: Zanesville

In this, the first episode of the Word Fitly Spoken podcast, host Rev. Willie Grills and co-host Rev. Zelwyn Heide discuss one of the cornerstones of the website:  the sufficiency of Holy Scripture.  They define this important doctrine by looking at specific Biblical passages, like 2 Timothy 3:15-17.  Willie and Zelwyn also defend the sufficiency of Scripture against those who would deny it, especially in Roman Catholicism and Charismatic movements.  They offer encouragment as well as practical suggestions for delving into the Scriptures.

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