Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
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099 | Is God Choosing Who Will Be Saved?
1 februari 2023 · 48 min
In this episode Phylicia discusses soteriology - the perspectives on salvation within Christianity. We talk about what it means to be "justified", why changed identity is central to salvation, and the four major viewpoints about being saved. Lees meer
Is God choosing who is saved, or can we respond to God?
We'll learn a little about both sides and also discuss the origin and importance of denominations.
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098 | Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?
25 januari 2023 · 33 min
In this episode of the systematic theology mini-series, Phylicia looks at christology. Why does it matter that Jesus is human AND divine? Did He exist before He came to earth, and if so why? Did Jesus make a claim to be God or was that made up by His disciples? All these and more anwered in this episode of the Every Woman a Theologian launch series! Lees meer
This episode is based on chapter four of the book. Preorder here and grab you free bonuses! https://everywomanatheologian.com
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097 | Did God Set Humans Up to Fail
18 januari 2023 · 40 min
In this episode based on chapter 3 of Every Woman a Theologian, we look at cosmology, anthropology and hamartiology: theologies of the universe, humanity and sin. You'll learn about the actual nature of the serpent in the Garden, why humanity had to be free to sin, what would happen if God did not permit evil, and how this impacts your daily life! Lees meer
Books mentioned:
The Unseen Realm by Dr. Michael Heiser
Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
If God Why Evil by Norman Geisler
Every Woman a Theologian by Phylicia Masonheimer
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096 | The Mean Old Testament God
12 januari 2023 · 37 min
In the second episode of this mini-series on systematic theology, Phylicia digs into the "mean" Old Testament God and why we need a biblical view of *both* God's love and holiness to understand salvation through Christ. We talk about God's wrath, the redefining of love, and how God's holiness in the OT is what makes Him trustworthy today. Lees meer
Based on Chapter Two of Every Woman a Theologian, available for preorder here: https://everywomanatheologian.com
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095 | How Do I Know I'm Interpreting the Bible Correctly?
4 januari 2023 · 34 min
In this first episode of a mini-series on systematic theology, Phylicia discusses why we need theology, what to do if you think it's "boring", and how NOT checking our theology impacts our lives. Then we begin a deep dive into a reader question about biblical interpretation and theology of the Bible. This episode covers the topics in the intro and chapter one of Phylicia's new book, Every Woman a Theologian: Know What You Believe, Live It Confidently, Communicate It Graciously: available for preorder 1/9! Lees meer
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094 | How to Read the Whole Bible in 2023!
26 december 2022 · 7 min
In this special episode we're sharing a brand NEW opportunity to read the entire bible chronologically in 2023! You'll join Phylicia and the Every Woman a Theologian community to read through the whole Bible in the new year. You'll get resources and accountability to help you do it for $15/month. Registration opened 12/26! CLICK HERE and join us now! **** (URL for Poscast Apps with Non-Clickable links) https://theology-in-action.teachable.com/p/bible-in-a-year-club Lees meer
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093 | How to Succeed at a Bible Reading Plan
21 december 2022 · 36 min
Ever started a Bible reading plan only to give up in Leviticus? We've all done it! In this episode you'll learn why consistent exposure to the Word of God is so important and get a look at five reading plan options to help you do this. Phylicia also discusses the often overlooked hack of using your learning style - auditory, visual or kinesthetic - to help you engage with the Word. Blog post: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/five-bible-reading-plans-and-how-to-finish-them/ Lees meer
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092 | What is Biblical Repentance?
14 december 2022 · 52 min
In this episode we look at Scripture's definition of repentance and Berkhof's threefold approach of intellect, emotions and will in the repentance process. Phy also answers five questions about repentance: Lees meer
how to know your repentance is genuine
what to do if you repent, then sin again in the same way
whether we need to repent of ignorant sins
and more. Mentioned in this episode:
Milton Vincent's The Gospel Primer
Berkhof's Systematic Theology
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091 | Can God Satisfy My Heart?
7 december 2022 · 23 min
Can God truly satisfy? In this episode Phylicia talks about envy, discontent, and why the desire for satisfaction transcends our life stage. You'll learn why the affection of God frees us to live as satisfied people even when our circumstances haven't changed. Lees meer
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090 | Discerning Christmas
30 november 2022 · 17 min
Is Christmas a pagan holiday? What about Christmas trees, Santa Claus, and the advent of... Advent? Get answers to all these questions in this episode, which is an excerpt from the new holiday guide, Seasonal Celebrations. Grab Seasonal Celebrations in print or ebook here: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/seasonal-celebrations-paperback/ Lees meer
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089 | Phylicia's Advent Recommendations
23 november 2022 · 21 min
In this episode Phylicia shares five Advent devotionals and a few Advent and Christmas picture books just in time for your Black Friday shopping spree! Grab Seasonal Celebrations here: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/seasonal-celebrations-paperback/ Adult Devotionals: The Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp Unwrapping the Names of Jesus by Asheritah CiuCiu Emmanuel by Ruth Chou Simons Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience Seasonal Celebrations by Phylicia Masonheimer Children's Books: Who is Coming to Our House? by Joseph Slate Saint Nicholas by Julie Steigmeyer The Crippled Lamb by Max Lucado The 12 Days of Christmas by Jan Brett The Tale of Three Trees by Angela Elwell Hunt Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids by Asheritah CiuCiu Lees meer
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088 | How to Find Freedom from Legalism
17 november 2022 · 21 min
In this episode Phylicia breaks down the importance of laying aside legalism while also sharing her own journey. Lees meer
She also explores how legalism can come from places you may not expect.
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087 | Panel Discussion from the 2022 Verity Conference
9 november 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
This week's episode is the audio from the Verity Conference 2022 Q/A Panel with Phylicia Masonheimer, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez, and Jeremy Jenkins. Next year's conference will be in October 2022 in Petoskey, Michigan! Recordings of the full conference will be available for sale on phyliciamasonheimer.com. Lees meer
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086 | The Ultimate Church History Book List
2 november 2022 · 38 min
At long last Phylicia compiled ALL her favorite church history books into a massive book list - for adults and kids! From Butler's Lives of the Saints to Foxes Book of Martyrs and everything in between, you'll find a book that fits your Christian history interests and reading style. Links to books will be in shownotes soon! Lees meer
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085 | Why We Need to Pray (and How to Do It!)
26 oktober 2022 · 46 min
In this episode, we look at what Scripture says about prayer, why it is essential to Christian life, and how to begin cultivating a persevering practice of prayer.
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084 | How to Walk by the Spirit
19 oktober 2022 · 35 min
Galatians 5 tells us to walk by the Spirit - but what does that look like practically? And why do we need to do it? This episode is a quick dive into pneumatology and why the Christian life is absolutely dependent on our relationship to the Spirit and His work. Lees meer
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083 | What I Read This Year
12 oktober 2022 · 29 min
Who doesn't love a good book recommendation?? In this episode Phy shares the highlights of her book list from 2022, including theology, nonfiction and fiction reads. Theological Books If You Will Ask St. Thomas Aquinas Warefare Prayer The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way / No Little People Faith in the Wilderness Other Non-Fiction Teach from Rest The Temperament God Gave Your Kids WayMaker The Brave Learner A Needle in the Hand of God Fiction Pride and Predjudice Lees meer
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082 | Discerning Theology in Worship Music
5 oktober 2022 · 37 min
How do we know if what we're singing to God is truthful and good? In this episode, Phy explains the regulative v. normative principle of worship and breaks down four popular hymns/worship songs, comparing them to Scripture.
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081 | Discerning Halloween
28 september 2022 · 48 min
Every fall the posts and hot takes are flying: Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Lees meer
In this episode, Phy breaks down the history of Samhain and All Hallowed's Eve, then discusses how to discern the celebration of this holiday and the options of imitation, abstention, or redemption. She also discusses magic in books and movies.
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080 | Five Christian Creeds
22 september 2022 · 29 min
The early church fought to defend the core doctrines of Christianity, and one of the ways they did this was through the creeds!These statements of faith have been handed down over centuries. Lees meer
Learn how these creeds impact us and what we can learn from the early church.
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079 | How to Hear God's Voice
14 september 2022 · 22 min
In this episode we look at how Scripture describes God's voice and how to hear Him in prayer. We discuss the Spirit's role in speaking, how to check a voice against God's word, and how God's nearness invites us to listen.
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078 | My Favorite Children's Books & Bibles
31 augustus 2022 · 17 min
Who doesn't love a book recommendation? A new monthly episode of book recs is coming to Verity and we're starting with children's faith based books and bibles! Phy shares her top seven books for discipling her own kids, ages 2, 5, and 7. Lees meer
--Books--
The Jesus Storybook Bible
The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible
The Biggest Story
Seek and Find: Old Testament Bible Stories
Bible Infographics for Kids
Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It
Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer
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077 | How to Choose a Church
24 augustus 2022 · 25 min
What do you look for in a church when moving, switching to a new gathering, or visiting for the first time? This episode breaks down just a few things to keep in mind and questions to ask during the church hunt process!
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076 | Does God Forgive Sexual Sin?
17 augustus 2022 · 33 min
Sexual addiction is more common than many of us realize. And in the wake of purity culture, many Christians don't know how to think well about sex and sexual sin. In this episode, Phy breaks down why sexuality deserves honor and the hope we have when we've fallen short. Lees meer
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075 | Building a Sustainable Bible Study Routine
10 augustus 2022 · 19 min
Is your quiet time with God sustainable for your season? In this episode Phylicia talks about creating a time with God that is flexible for your lifestyle and life stage.
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074 | Five Views of Communion
3 augustus 2022 · 21 min
Why do churches practice communion so differently, and how do we understand these differences? Dive into the history of the Eucharist in this high-level overview of the denominational differences surrounding communion.
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073 | Rapid Fire Theology Q/A
16 maart 2022 · 21 min
In this quick Q/A episode Phylicia discusses whether sin causes sickness, why Jesus' physical body mattered to the early church, whether non-pastors should baptize, and how to choose a bible translation.
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072 | Five Views of Creation
9 maart 2022 · 27 min
In this episode Phylicia breaks down five views of the creation narrative and how God made the world: young earth creationism, literary framework, gap theory, old earth creationism and theistic evolution. Show notes are on the blog!
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071 | Is it a Sin to Drink Alcohol?
16 februari 2022 · 24 min
In this episode Phylicia breaks down the Old and New Testament history of wine, it symbolism in Jewish literature, and the contrast of being filled with alcohol versus being filled with the Spirit.
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070 | Who Was Saint Valentine?
9 februari 2022 · 10 min
With Valentine's Day around the corner, we're talking about the day's namesake this week! Who was Valentine? What did he do? You'll learn why Valentine's Day is not just about flowers and chocolates and why it can inspire you to outreach this February. Free Valentine Celebration Guide URL to the Valentine Celebration Guide: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/valentines-day-freebie/ Lees meer
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069 | How Did the Sabbath Become Sunday Worship?
2 februari 2022 · 36 min
Do Christians celebrate Sabbath? How did we change from a Saturday to Sunday day of worship? In this short episode we look at a few passage describing the heart of Sabbath, what Jesus does as the fulfillment of it, and a little history of the switch from Saturday to Sunday. Lees meer
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068 | Should Christian Women Watch Redeeming Love?
19 januari 2022 · 51 min
As the new Redeeming Love movie comes out January 21st, Phylicia talks through three theological cautions for Christians watching the movie and reading the book, as well as seven questions to ask before recommending it to others. She also reads the testimonials of young women who share their stories of sexual addiction sparked by the Christian romance novel industry. Lees meer
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067 | Building a Healthy Marriage: On Growth
29 december 2021 · 33 min
In the final episode of the marriage series Josh and Phy talk about growth as a couple: how they vision cast for the future, practical steps for getting on the same page of growth - including Sunday night planning and goal setting getaways - and what to do when your spouse isn't growing the way you wish. Lees meer
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066 | Building a Healthy Marriage: On Common Interests
22 december 2021 · 31 min
What do you do when your spouse doesn't share any of your favorite leisure activities, music, or hobbies? Lees meer
Josh and Phy are very familiar with this problem! In this episode they discuss how Phil. 2:4 informs our view of hobbies in marriage, how to communicate about activities, and how to grow together in having fun. They also discuss the impact of video games on marriage and how to communicate about them.
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065 | Marriage Episode 10: On Friendships
15 december 2021 · 31 min
Making friends as a married couple can be hard. You don't always get along with your spouse's friends, you struggle to form community yourself, or you don't make time for meeting up with other couples. In this episode of the Honest Marriage series, Josh and Phy talk about making friends of the same sex, forming relationships with other couples, and how to cultivate friendships in marriage after kids. Lees meer
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064 | Marriage Episode 9: On Flirtation
8 december 2021 · 20 min
It's launch week!! Lees meer
In honor of The Flirtation Experiment launch on December 7th Josh and Phy revisit the original "experiment" Phy did and how Josh felt about it.
We briefly discuss Phy's reasoning for the experiment, pursuit and confidence for wives, and love languages. The book is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Christianbook and more.
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063 | Marriage Episode 8: On Church
24 november 2021 · 31 min
How does a couple choose a church? Lees meer
How do you serve when you're so busy?
In this episode Josh and Phy talk about their own journey of finding and serving in church, how to choose one wisely, and the important role the body of Christ plays in your marriage.
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062 | Marriage Episode 7: On Transitions
17 november 2021 · 27 min
In this episode Josh and Phy share a more personal look at our own marriage story and the succession of transitions we've been through: Lees meer
Unpredictable job schedules
Job loss
Financial setbacks
Disease
Surgery and more.
We talk about what we learned through the hardest years of our marriage and how God guides us through difficult transitions.
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061 | Marriage Episode 6: On Parenting
10 november 2021 · 40 min
How do we talk through division of labor in the home? How does parenting change marriage, and what can we do to protect our marriages when kids come along? Josh and Phy talk through the practical answers to these questions and more in the sixth episode of the Honest Marriage series. Lees meer
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060 | Marriage Episode 5: On Pregnancy and Postpartum
3 november 2021 · 32 min
In this episode Josh and Phy discuss how husbands and wives can be considerate of one another during pregnancy and postpartum seasons, why birthing classes helped Josh have compassion, and a little discussion of sex after babies!
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059 | Marriage Episode 4: On Fighting Well
27 oktober 2021 · 31 min
How do we communicate well when emotions are running high? Lees meer
Phy and Josh discuss their history of dysfunctional communication and cycles of fighting, and how addressing the underlying emotions helped them reach peace.
They also talk about the benefits of marriage counseling and why counseling isn't just for crisis situations.
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058 | Marriage Episode 3: On Sexual Sin
20 oktober 2021 · 36 min
In this episode Josh and Phy discuss Ephesians 5 again in light of sexual immorality. They share their own testimonies of sexual sin, how they have overcome these struggles, and what boundaries are in place to walk in holiness. Sexuality resources are in the show notes on the blog. Lees meer
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057 | Marriage Episode 2: On Gender Roles
13 oktober 2021 · 32 min
In this episode of the Honest Marriage series Josh and Phy look at Ephesians 5 and discuss how this controversial passage has played out in their own marriage. We also discuss "spiritual leadership" and what it's like for Josh to be married to a Bible teacher. Lees meer
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056 | Marriage Episode 1: Our Marriage Story
6 oktober 2021 · 34 min
Verity Season Five: The Honest Marriage Series ------ Phylicia and Josh launch the Honest Marriage series with a personal look at their own marriage story, from when they started dating to their hard "middle" years and what they learned through the series of crises they faced along the way. The Flirtation Experiment preorders are available! Get it at https://theflirtationexperiment.com Lees meer
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055 | The Trinity, Modalism, and ESS
25 augustus 2021 · 36 min
In this episode we look at the importance of the Trinity to Christianity and why this doctrine is fundamental to our understanding of the gospel. Lees meer
We touch on some church history (the Nicene creed and early church fathers) then look at two errant teachings of the Trinity: modalism and eternal subordination of the Son.
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054 | Two Views on Tithing
11 augustus 2021 · 27 min
Should Christians tithe? Why or why not? We explore the biblical proofs for tithing and how different groups of Christians interpret it, including how Josh and Phy have viewed giving from their days as college students to today. Further reading in blog show notes. Lees meer
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053 | The Biblical Case for Fasting (and How to Start)
4 augustus 2021 · 20 min
Have you ever wondered why Christians fast? We have a rich collection of examples in the bible and church history, but we don't always discuss why they were fasting in the first place! Learn the reasons to fast and how to do so in this short episode. Show notes on the blog. Lees meer
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052 | Seven Views of the Atonement
28 juli 2021 · 45 min
How did Jesus accomplish salvation on the cross? What was the purpose? Scholars have attempted to answer these and other questions about the power of atonement over the course of church history, and we're looking at a few of their conclusions in this episode. We cover ransom, Christus Victor, satisfaction, government, penal substitution, scapegoat, and moral influence theories. Sources on the blog! Lees meer
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051 | Ask Anything Q&A | Part 2
23 juni 2021 · 20 min
In this quick question and answer episode Phy chats through Sabbath, sharing the gospel with kids, prayer at mealtimes, women pastors and Marvel movie marathons.
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050 | Is Contemplative Prayer Biblical?
16 juni 2021 · 36 min
In this episode we discuss the contemplative tradition: where it came from, who the main players are, and whether spiritual disciplines like the Lectio Divina should be standard Christian practice. More links will be in show notes on the blog. ----Mentioned In This Episode---- Lees meer
New Age practices to be aware of: https://doreenvirtue.com/2019/07/21/an-a-z-list-of-new-age-practices-to-avoid-and-why
Overview of the Lectio Divina: https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fr._keating-classical_monastic_ld.pdf
Prayer by Richard Foster (book)
Beginning Contemplative Prayer by Kathryn Hermes (book)