Continuing our mini-series on prayer, this episode teaches why thanksgiving is an essential part of our prayer life and how to thank God when our life circumstances aren't what we hoped or dreamed.

What does confession look like in prayer? Rather than list out all we've done wrong or rack our brains for sins, confession is the grace of relationship. In this short episode Phylicia breaks down how to confess to God and why it's so important to a Spirit-led life. Biblical repentance: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/what-is-biblical-repentance/

In this mini-series on prayer for the month of August, you'll learn how to pray in unique ways. We begin the series with adoration: adoring God through thanksgiving and praise. Phylicia talks about how to do this with Scripture and some practical tips for implementing daily. For more on spiritual disciplines, join Phylicia's newsletter here: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/newsletter/

After a short break Verity Podcast is beginning a mini-series on prayer! We begin with the big question: If God knows everything, why should we pray? Prayer is for communion, for transformation and for opportunity to partner with God. Learn why we pray and how to start.

In this episode Phylicia breaks down biblical prophecy: What is it? How do we identify it? How does it go astray and how do we discern a biblical prophetic word from a false one? We will look at modern false prophecy in the world (psychics) and in the church (false teachers) and the process Jesus gave for handling such people.

Phylicia's personal testimony has been shared in pieces via blog posts and social media, but never in one place. This week Phylicia shares her story of pornography addiction, theological wrestling, chronic illness and loss, and how the circumstances of the last decade have strengthened her faith to do what Every Woman a Theologian does today.

In light of the Amazon hit series Shiny Happy People, this week's episode is about deconstructing legalism - and how to rebuild your faith when it all feels so messy. We look at progressive and conservative fundamentalism, why "check list" holiness is so deceitful and how to find true freedom on the other side. For the email series on SHP, sign up for Phylicia's newsletter   URLS:  Newsletter signup: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/newsletter/

In this episode Phylicia discusses whether Christians should boycott Target or other secular companies when their values differ from the Christian worldview. We look at a history of pagan marketplaces and 1 Corinthians 8 to answer the question!

It's not easy out here in these dating streets! How do you ask good theological questions of a potential date? When do you give grace for differences and when you do draw the line? We talk about all this and more in this episode plus answer some listener questions on Christian Dating. Resources:  How Relationships Have Changed with Dating Apps 44 Questions to Ask Before Getting Engaged Short History of Dating   URLS: How Relationships Have Changed with Dating Apps:...

After receiving multiple questions about consequences in parenting (and asking them herself) Phylicia dove into Scripture to see what it said about consequences, condemnation and punishment. Are they the same? Different? If different, how?   This episode looks at the Old and New Testaments for guidance on how God disciplines His own kids, which can in turn guide how we discipline ours.

After last week's episode about women teaching theology, a lot of questions came in about "shallow", pink fluff bible study settings. How do we take them deeper? Is it possible? In this episode Phylicia shares some practical ways you can take a "social hour" bible study session to something with real meat. 

In this episode Phylicia confronts a question that caused a tizzy on the internet: Can women teach theology to other women?   We look at The definition of theology Whether men are the transmitters of spiritual authority What Scripture says about women prophesying How to teach theology in a healthy and biblical way

How do I identify prosperity gospel, and what does it mean? This episode breaks down the true gospel v. the one presented by the "word of faith" movement, discussing how this theology misinterprets key passages of Scripture and how we can discern through it. 

Phylicia discusses why Christians who are into theology can become so "mean" by looking at the call to both sound teaching and gracious delivery. We look at the three tiers of doctrine, the goal of maturity, and how to understand denominational differences. This episode is based on the last chapter of Every Woman a Theologian. 

In this episode Phylicia looks at the three primary doctrinal stances on assurance of salvation, the primary texts regarding our eternal security, and then walks listeners through HOW to walk in true confidence that you are saved rather than doubt and chaos. Passages: John 3, 1 John 5, 1 John 1:9, John 15:8

Struggle with prayer? This episode is for you! Phylicia shares ten practical ways we can integrate prayer into our daily lives. She also discusses the need to pray specifically and why prayer is not a formula to move God's hand.   Verses: 1 Thess. 5:16-18 Romans 8:26 Phil. 4

In this short episode, Phy discusses how to customize bible study to your unique learning style and find ways to make the Word a priority for your personality. More on this topic can be found in Ep. 93: How to Succeed at a Bible Reading Plan. Learning Style Quiz Bible in a Year Highlighters   URLS: Learning Style Quiz: http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml Bible in a Year Highlighters: ...

This bonus episode may sound a little different because it is a conversation that Phylicia had with Matthew Jacobson live on Instagram. To watch this interview (and others) head over to Phylicia's instagram channel: @PhyliciaMasonheimer Can I Really Say No to Sin? // The Every Woman a Theologian LAUNCH Series talks about sanctification and the Spirit with @faithfulman 👏🏼   This one is FULL of amazing truth. We talk about: how our identity changes in Christ why temptation has no real...

In this episode Phylicia discusses Leviticus 19:28 and how to interpret tough passages in Leviticus in light of today's culture. You can watch the video breakdown of this topic on her Instagram highlight, Leviticus, and grab the book Every Woman a Theologian on Christianbook, Amazon, or Target!

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Many Christians suffer intense fear and anxiety over the end times. But Revelation is a book of hope and victory - so where does this come from? In this episode we talk about persecution, God's wrath, and why God's loving justice and call to endurance should encourage all of us to view the end times with hope. From Chapter Nine of Every Woman a Theologian, available for preorder now! Every Woman A Theologian book: https://everywomanatheologian.com

Every Woman a Theologian is launching soon! Pre-order your copy today!   Every Woman A Theologian book: https://everywomanatheologian.com

What did Jesus intend when He founded the church? Is American Christianity "it"? In this episode Phylicia breaks down chapter seven of Every Woman a Theologian and how the church in Acts functioned - and how that translates to today. We also touch on the need for both reformation and revival and how our relationships with other Christians are a pivotal part of our witness.

Our listeners aren't dummies - but sometimes we need a super simple, practical, manual for understanding theological things! That's what today's episode is about: Pneumatology, or the theology of the Holy Spirit, and how He impacts our daily life. If you grew up in a church that never talked about Him or in a church that only talked about His gifts, this episode is for you! Learning how to listen to His leading, bear His fruit, and most of all be a witness for Christ.   Liv Dooley's...