Jan 19, 2024 | Basic Theology, Podcast Episodes
​​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.
Jan 18, 2024 | Podcast Episodes, Reading
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.
Jan 17, 2024 | Christian Life & Theology, Podcast Episodes
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.
Jan 17, 2024 | Dating & Marriage, Podcast Episodes
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.
Jan 16, 2024 | Christian Life & Theology, Church Holidays, Podcast Episodes
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.
Jan 15, 2024 | Basic Theology, Podcast Episodes
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.
Jan 14, 2024 | Christian Life & Theology, Podcast Episodes
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.
Jan 14, 2024 | Christian Life & Theology, Podcast Episodes, Sexuality
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.
Jan 13, 2024 | Christian Life & Theology, Podcast Episodes, Reading
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.
Jan 12, 2024 | Basic Theology, Podcast Episodes
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.