Beginner Believer: Why Did Jesus Have to Die?
Phylicia dives into some of YOUR questions on this weeks episode of Verity Podcast! From questions about Baptism to Understanding Salvation and many in between these Bible based answers are set to help guide you to the scripture as you grow in faith. Listen Now...
Bonus | The BEST Way to Combat Fear and Anxiety in Election Week
Election season in the United States has dominated the daily news cycle for years. No matter where you go you are bombarded with a never ending stream of fear, anger, and even hate. So is it possible to find true peace when everyone tells you that the future of your...
Beginner Believer: Can I Beat Anxiety?
Anxiety is a common struggle for Christians, but it should not define them; Christ offers peace and freedom from it. This video explores how Christians can overcome anxiety by shifting their focus from self-reliance and worry to prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving,...
How do I Know it’s God’s Will?
In this episode Phylicia explores the concept of discerning God's will. She emphasizes the importance of renewing one's mind through Scripture to avoid conforming to worldly values. You will also be encouraged to to trust in the Lord and remember that true wisdom...
Beginner Believer: Am I Really Saved?
This weeks episode is for YOU if you don't have confidence in your salvation because you can't remember a specific date when you "prayed the sinners prayer." Or maybe you feel like your testimony just doesn't measure up because you believe "it's boring." ...
Beginner Believer: Is Spiritual Warfare Real?
Phylicia explains that spiritual warfare is real but why it's important to not be afraid of the forces of evil. Instead she outlines how to be properly prepared and reminds us that God is greater than any demonic forces, and Jesus' victory on the cross ensures our...
Beginner Believer: Sharing Your Faith
Phylicia explores the concept of being a light to the world as a Christian, emphasizing the importance of sharing one’s unique story of faith. She also addresses common fears and motivations that hinder us from sharing the gospel with those around us. Referenced in...
Beginner Believer: How to Hear God’s Voice
How do you know if you are hearing God's voice, your own internal thoughts, or the truth twisting advice of the enemy? Phylicia answers this question and encourages you to pray the truth to God, reject untrue thoughts, and trust in the Holy Spirit's help in...
Beginner Believer: Can I Be Free From Legalism?
In this episode Phylicia Masonheimer discusses the concept of legalism in Christianity and how it differs from living a spirit-led life. She emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, and that the Christian life should be one of freedom, not...
Beginner Believer: How Does God Speak to Us?
Phylicia Masonheimer discusses how to hear God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of grounding oneself in God’s word. Listen Now Transcription I'm going to return to scripture and say, what does scripture...
Beginner Believer: Why Should We Pray if God is Sovereign
Why should we pray - and how do we start a habit of prayer? This episode is a quick introduction to your prayer practice, why it matters and what Scripture says about it. Listen Now Transcription It's all about relationship in Christianity. It's not just...
Beginner Believer: Why Am I Still Sinning?
In this episode we talk about what sin is, why we struggle with it, and what the Bible says about overcoming it. We learn the difference between the indwelling of the Spirit and the “filling” of the Spirit and how to walk in the freedom Christ offers.
Prayer
My mother and I carefully stepped through the field of mossy boulders, checking our footing before we moved on to the next boulder. I paused in my careful navigation to watch my daughter start climbing the rock face, while my heart beat rapidly. She was so high above...
How to Understand the Bible
In this episode of the Beginner Believer series, you’ll learn how to understand the Bible when reading for the first time! Reading the Bible can feel overwhelming. Where do you start?! In this episode you’ll learn the intent, design, genre, and methodology for studying the Bible and what to do when you’re confused.
How Do I Know I’m Saved?
In the second episode of the Beginner Believer series, we dive into assurance of salvation and how to find freedom from anxiety over your faith. Salvation is by grace and faith, not by works; but many of us live as if we earned our place with God! Learn how to walk in freedom in this episode. Subscribe for the full series!
What is the Gospel?
In the first episode of the Beginner Believer series, we lay an important foundation: the gospel, its implications, and how to understand saving faith! This episode describes why we need saving, how Jesus saves us, and where we go from here. Subscribe for the entire series!
The Rise to Power: How the Early Church Gained Political Influence
In this last episode of the early church history series, we learn how the church in Rome rose to power during the fall of the Empire. Uniquely suited to governing roles, clergy quickly replaced the missing emperors and began a centuries’ long role of raising kings. Listen for how they did it. *Church history series pauses here as we begin a new series for new believers*
Enemy of the State: Missions in the Early Church
As we get close to the end of the early church series, we learn how persecution played a role in the spread of the gospel and how today’s American culture parallels Ancient Rome.
Can Women Teach Theology to Other Women?
In this episode Phylicia confronts a question that caused a tizzy on the internet: Can women teach theology to other women?
BONUS | Every Woman a Theologian Preview | Chapter 5
Get your copy of Every Woman a Theologian today! Listen Now Transcription Hi friends, you're listening to a bonus episode of Verity Podcast. This episode is an excerpt from the audio version of Every Woman a Theologian, which launched into the world on...
Bible Study for Your Learning Style
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.
Advent Special: Not So Silent Night
In this special Christmas episode Phylicia shares two pieces from her Advent series on the problem of evil and a special devotional piece on the personal nature of God’s grace.
How the Early Church Did Church
The early church developed quickly and expanded fast. How did they worship God in those early years? Many denominations claim to follow the pattern of the early church, but do they? In this episode we will look at how the early church “did” church at their gatherings, and how it laid the groundwork for what we do today.
The Call to Social Martyrdom
In this episode we meet ten figures of the early church: five men and five women who shaped the culture of the first 500 years. A common theme in this era is the challenge of Rome’s idolatry: will these women and men burn incense to the emperor, or will they choose Christ and die? Learn how their lives model a faith for us today.