How to Choose a Church
What do you look for in a church when moving, switching to a new gathering, or visiting for the first time? This episode breaks down just a few things to keep in mind and questions to ask during the church hunt process!
Building a Sustainable Bible Study Routine
Is your quiet time with God sustainable for your season? In this episode Phylicia talks about creating a time with God that is flexible for your lifestyle and life stage.
Five Views of Communion
Why do churches practice communion so differently, and how do we understand these differences? Dive into the history of the Eucharist in this high-level overview of the denominational differences surrounding communion.
Ask Anything Monday Q&A, Sin in Sickness, Jesus’ Physical Body and Baptisms
In this quick Q/A episode Phylicia discusses whether sin causes sickness, why Jesus’ physical body mattered to the early church, whether non-pastors should baptize, and how to choose a bible translation.
Is it a Sin to Drink Alcohol?
In this episode Phylicia breaks down the Old and New Testament history of wine, its symbolism in Jewish literature, and the contrast of being filled with alcohol versus being filled with the Spirit.
Viable Options | The Role of the Church in Pregnancy Care
For the past 50 years, the most voluble engagement of the Church in America toward the conversations of unintended pregnancy and abortion has largely been the proclamation of a moral message.The reason is simple, there is a real and weighty moral issue at stake. There...
Winter is just around the corner…
Okay—I know we’re in fall right now, but it seems like winter is just around the corner! With this thought stuck in my head, I wanted to take some time to revisit some of my favorite winter activities in more detail ahead of the excitement of the season. Maybe...
On legalism, Bible versions and the Will of God
I wrapped up a recent Ask Anything Monday that inspired me to go back to my AMA-styled blogposts. When I do these types of AMAs, I’m trying to do my best to steward a few of the amazing questions that came in on Instagram and Facebook. Sometimes, to continue the...
Does Jeremiah 10 Prohibit Christmas Trees? (And Other Good Questions)
This question comes up a lot at Christmas: Is Jeremiah 10 a prohibition of Christmas trees? Let’s look at what it says. Hear what the Lord says to you, people of Israel. This is what the Lord says: “Do not learn the ways of the nations or be terrified by...