Oct 6, 2021 | Dating & Marriage, Podcast Episodes
From a bookstore parking lot to publishing books together, Josh and Phylicia share the story of their relationship and how the theology of covenant kept them together through their most difficult marriage years. Josh is the surprise guest in this fifth season of Verity with Phylicia Masonheimer, and he’ll be joining us each week to talk “honest marriage” – what the Bible says about marriage and how that has been fleshed out for Josh and Phy personally over the last almost-eight years.
![When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable [Book Review]](https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-0826-1080x675.jpg)
Oct 5, 2021 | Book Reviews
When I heard the title of Karen Ehman’s latest book, I knew I needed to read it. Without even seeing the subtitle I knew the content was applicable to me and my lifelong struggle of making choices to prevent conflict and make people like me. And if you’ve read anything from Karen, you know you’ll hear truth like she’s sitting at the table with you to talk about it.
Oct 4, 2021 | Christian Life & Theology, Motherhood
A few months ago I shared on Instagram that we don’t teach our children a gospel message using language like, “Ask Jesus into your heart and…” Many questions arose from what I shared and I want a permanent place to store this information! I think more parents (and pastors) are moving toward clarity in the gospel message, and as we do, I hope this post serves as a jumping-off point for prayerful discussion.
![Hope Always: How to Be a Force for Life in a Culture of Suicide [Book Review]](https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0042-1080x675.jpeg)
Sep 28, 2021 | Book Reviews
I first discovered this book when I heard the author, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, speak at a critical thinking summit here in Petoskey. His message was so powerful I knew I wanted to read his work – and when I arrived at his booth, he was GIVING his books away. I may have grabbed this book for free, but it is certainly worth your money and this review will detail why.
![Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities [Book Review]](https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-0041-1080x675.jpg)
Sep 21, 2021 | Book Reviews
People who want to know about libertarian free will, how to understand biblical predestination if you’re not a Calvinist, and whether Arminians are indeed “false teachers” on the verge of theological liberalism gather each Ask Anything Monday to pose questions about this theology. That’s why I am so delighted to offer this book review! I think it will give readers – Arminian, Calvinist and undecided – the push to understand Wesleyan-Arminian history accurately and argue for/against it rightly.
