In this episode of The Thought Vault, we tackle the challenging topic of resisting strange teachings and firming up our faith amidst a world saturated with progressive ideologies. Drawing from the wisdom of heavyweights like Aquinas, Blake, Lewis, and Spurgeon, we'll delve into the importance of grounding ourselves in the truth of Christ and taking bold steps of obedient faith. Time Stamps [00:01:07] - Understanding Hebrews 13:9 and Its Warning Against Strange Teachings [00:04:07] - The Danger of Churches Drifting from Biblical Truth [00:10:42] - The Necessity of Personal Bible Study and Community Fellowship [00:14:02] - Emily's Personal Revelation on Being "Occupied" vs Living in Faith [00:21:23] - Encouragement to Live with Bold Intention and Final Thoughts Key Takeaways - Discover why Hebrews 13:9 is a crucial verse in today's spiritually turbulent times. - Unpack the profound insights of storied theologians on staying anchored in divine truth. - Explore the pitfalls of moral relativism and societal pressures that can destabilize Christian faith. - Learn the significance of personal bible study and the collective strength found in Christian fellowship. - Hear a candid personal account from Emily on the difference between being occupied and truly living in faith. Are you feeling the pull of complacency or struggling to navigate the overwhelming teachings that cloud our faith? Tune in to this latest episode of The Thought Vault, where Emily Vermillion offers guidance for anchoring your spiritual journey in the immutable truth of scripture. Click the play button now to be part of a conversation that aims to realign our compass towards divine wisdom and inspire bold, faithful action. Remember to subscribe and follow The Thought Vault for more soul-stirring conversations. Join the community, and let’s reinforce our resolve to defy the drift and embrace the truth. Show Info "Dear Emily" click here to anonymously submit a question or decision or scenario you'd love feedback on! || WATCH THE THOUGHT VAULT PODCAST on YOUTUBE || >>> SubStack Channel, support the show! Exclusive content & faith-based life coaching tools designed for Christians w/ chat access & opportunities for personalized 1:1 coaching. Join us now for this fulfilling adventure! 🌟 Community Follow on IG Message "affirmations" & get the new Faith Affirmation Journal! Jump into our Free Faith Based Community Group Resources Grab Calibrate Your Compass self-paced course to get back on track and find the margin in your day to finally achieve your goals! Establish an intentional daily life that has you EXCITED for the week ahead! Click here to find out more! Interested in 1:1 coaching - email: [email protected] or DM me in IG