Did Jesus Really Claim to be God?
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 answered in this episode of the Every Woman a Theologian launch series!
The Mean Old Testament God
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.
Did God Set Humans Up to Fail?
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!
How Do I Know I’m Interpeting The Bible Correctly?
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.
How to Read the Whole Bible in a Year
In this special episode we’re sharing a brand NEW opportunity to read the entire bible chronologically! You’ll join Phylicia and the Every Woman a Theologian community to read through the whole Bible in the new year.
How To Succeed at a Bible Reading Plan
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.
How Can God Satisfy My Heart?
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.
Discerning Christmas
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.
What is Biblical Repentance?
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.
Phylicia’s Advent Recommendations
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!
How to Find Freedom from Legalism
In this episode Phylicia breaks down the importance of laying aside legalism while also sharing her own journey.
She also explores how legalism can come from places you may not expect.
Panel Discussion From the 2022 Verity Conference
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 2023 in Petoskey, Michigan!
The Ultimate Church History Book List
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!
Why We Need to Pray (And How to Do It)
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.
Who Was Saint Valentine?
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.
How to Walk by the Spirit
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.
What I Read this Year
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.
Discerning Theology in Worship Music
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.
Navigating Theological Differences in Dating
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.
Discerning Halloween
Every fall the posts and hot takes are flying: Should Christians celebrate Halloween?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.
Five Christian Creeds
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.
Learn how these creeds impact us and what we can learn from the early church.
What is the Prospersity Gospel?
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.
Does God Forgive Sexual Sin?
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.
My Favorite Children’s Books and Bibles
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.