Adorned Podcast

On episode 114 of the Adorned Podcast we continue this year’s Advent series. Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. This week we are focusing on the rich and beautiful history and lyrics of Silent Night.

Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs

Biblical Theology Advent Cards 

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

For Advent in 2019 we walked through the metanarrative of scripture; creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. We decided to re-air this series this year to go long with our new Biblical Theology Advent Cards! We created these cards to guide families through the story of scripture focusing on God the Son and His role from creation all the way to restoration.

On episode 81 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss creation. The Son did not just suddenly appear at His incarnation, but has always been. We see this through the trinitarian language used way back in Genesis! We would love for you to listen in as we discuss what this means for us during the Christmas season.

Quotes:

“The Bible provides us with the basic story that we need in order to understand our world and to live in it as God’s people” -The Drama of Scripture

“Heresy is destructive, not just for your mind, but for your life.” -J.T. English

“Christmas is not God's second plan. Before he created the world, God determined to save sinners through the blood of his own Son. The grand narrative of the Bible points to this essential truth -- God determined to bring glory to himself through the salvation of a people redeemed and purchased by his own Son, the Christ. Bethlehem and Calvary were essential parts of God's plan from the beginning, before the cosmos was brought into being as the Son obeyed the will of the Father in creation.” -Al Mohler

Resources:

Biblical Theology Advent Cards

Unwrapping the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp

The Garden, the Curtain, and the Cross by Carl Laferton

The Drama of Scripture by Craig Bartholomew and Michael Goheen 

Gospel Fluency by Jeff Vanderstelt  

Where does the Story of Christmas Begin? By Al Mohler 

ESV Study Bible 

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 113 of the Adorned Podcast we kick off our 2020 Advent series! Our dear friend and cofounder of Adorned Ministries, Katie Cobbs just released an amazing Christmas EP called “Joy to the World.” Each week leading up to Christmas we are going to discuss the theology behind the lyrics of one of the beautiful Christmas carols heard on the album. Katie will be joining us each week to share some insider info about the recording process as well as her heart behind this project. The first song up is “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and we would love for you to join us as we take a closer look at it’s deeply meaningful lyrics!

Listen to Joy to the World by Katie Cobbs

Biblical Theology Advent Cards 

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 112 of the Adorned Podcast, we wrap up our study of the book of James by discussing chapter 5 verses 7-20. In this passage, James is reminding us of the importance of patience, prayer, and community. God has used this study to challenge and encourage our hearts over the past 11 weeks and we pray that He has done the same for you!

Quotes:

“We, being finite and not infinite, see the world with our faces up against the glass. God, being eternal, sees how all the jagged pieces fit together into something beautiful.” -Augustine

“The truth is not that prayer is magic, but the truth is that prayer is effective.” -R.C Sproul

“Prayer is not just a duty. It's a delight and a gift for the people of God to commune with their adopting, loving, merciful Father.” -Matt Chandler

Resources:

The Eternality and Aseity of God by John Frame

Suffering/Comfort by Matt Chandler

Faithful/Faithless by Matt Chandler 

Yes or No by R.C. Sproul 

The Prayer of Faith by R.C. Sproul 

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 111 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:11-5:6. In this passage James goes into more detail about what it looks like to live humbly. He reminds us that we should not speak poorly of others, that God is sovereign over all, and that our hope does not lie in the temporary things of this world. We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!

Quotes:

“Unless we purposely live with a view to the next world we cannot make much of our present existence.” -Spurgeon Study Bible

“Earthly goods deceive the human heart into believing that they give it security and freedom from worry. But in truth, they are what cause anxiety.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

“The temporal will never fill up the eternal.” -Matt Chandler

Resources:

Arrogance/Humility by Matt Chandler

Oppressor/Laborer by Matt Chandler  

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 110 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 4:1-10. We continue to see the theme of Jesus as the Lord of our lives, not just our savior. Are we worshiping the creation or the Creator? What does James mean when he says we shouldn’t be friends with the world? How can we turn our pride into humility? This passage brings up so many hard, but good questions and we would love for you to join our conversation!

Quotes:

“The better question is not what should I do, but who should I be?” -Jen Wilkin

“The job of the church is not to bring the world into the church but to bring the church into the world.” Tony Evans

“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” -Augustine

Resources:

Grace to the Humble by R.C. Sproul 

In His Image by Jen Wilkin

None Like Him by Jen Wilkin

The Will of God - Jen Wilkin on The Journeywomen Podcast 

The Jealousy of God by Kirk Wellum

Humility by Andrew Murray

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 109 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the two kinds of wisdom that James addresses in the second part of chapter three. What is the difference between earthly wisdom and Godly wisdom? Should we strive to be peacekeepers or peacemakers? We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!

Quotes:

“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” -A.W. Tozer

“Wisdom is effectively applying truth to everyday circumstances.” -Tony Evans

“Whenever you believe how you feel over what God says, you raise man and his emotions above God and his revelation, and that means it’s human wisdom, not divine wisdom.” -Tony Evans

“We can look at the character of Christ and He will show us what it means to be gentle.” -Erin Kellogg

“If Jesus was a peacekeeper there would be no crucifiction.” -Jen Wilkin

“We’re not just keeping peace, we’re making peace and finding a way for them to be reconciled to each other and work out their differences in a way that honors God and honors each other.” -Jen Wilkin

Resources:

The Evil of Peacekeeping by Kelley Carpenter 

Genuine Faith and Godly Wisdom by Jen Wilkin

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 108 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss James 3:1-12. In this passage James is reminding us that the tongue is so very powerful. The words we speak can bring life or they can bring destruction. We pray that you find this conversation encouraging as we are all striving to live and love more like Jesus everyday!

Quotes:

“We get to choose whether we use our tongue for death and destruction or for life.” -Kacie Hunt

“It [the tongue] carries the breath of our souls to the life you live.” -Sinclair Ferguson

“The one who controls his tongue is the one whose mind and heart are controlled by the Word of God.” -R.C. Sproul

Resources:

Guarding the Tongue by Sinclair Ferguson

The Mighty Tongue by RC Sproul

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 107 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss faith and works as addressed James 2:14-26. This specific passage can be confusing and is sometimes misinterpreted. Is James saying that it is our works that save us? Is he contradicting what Paul says in other parts of scripture? Join us as we dive into these questions and more!

Quotes:

“It is therefore faith alone which justifies, and yet the faith which justifies is not alone.” -John Calvin

“A tree has been planted out into the ground. Now the source of life to that tree is at the root, whether it has apples on it or not; the apples would not give it life, but the whole of the life of the tree will come from its root. But if that tree stands in the orchard, and when the springtime comes there is no bud, and when the summer comes there is no leafing, and no fruit-bearing, but the next year, and the next, it stands there without bud or blossom, or leaf or fruit, you would say it is dead, and you are correct; it is dead. It is not that the leaves could have made it live, but that the absence of the leaves is a proof that it is dead. So, too, is it with the professor (of the faith). If he has life, that life must give fruits; if not fruits, works; if his faith has a root, but if there be no works, then it would be correct to depend upon the inference that he is spiritually dead.” -Charles Spurgeon

“True faith accepts Christ as both Savior and Lord.” R.C. Sproul

“If he had true faith it would be impossible that he would be barren of good works because true faith always and everywhere immediately begins to manifest itself in obedience.” -R.C. Sproul

“The works that faith creates is a love for God that leads to a love for others that isn’t perfectly executed, but present.” - Matt Chandler

Resources:

Faith and Works Part One by R.C. Sproul 

Faith and Works Part Two by R.C. Sproul

Faith/Works by Matt Chandler

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*

On episode 106 of the Adorned Podcast we discuss the sin of partially that is addressed in James 2:1-13. Why is partiality incompatible with the Gospel? How can we practically fight against the temptation of this sin? We would love for you to join us as we continue to study the book of James!

Quotes:

“Divine grace is so radical that it reaches down and turns around our very desires. Our eyes are opened. Christ becomes beautiful. We come to him. And anyone - “whoever” - is welcome.” -Dane Ortlund

“Our problem isn’t necessarily hate or fear, but it’s apathy or discomfort.” -Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast

“Loving others by considering their needs first combats the sin of favoritism.” -note from the Reformation Study Bible

Resources:

No Partiality by Sinclair Ferguson

God Is The Gospel by John Piper

Mama Bear Apologetics by Hillary Morgan Ferrer 

Gentle and Lowly by Dane Ortlund

*The beautiful music heard on today’s episode is by Katie Cobbs*