Becoming Disciples

Phylicia was asked a question about how to make the Gospel less offensive, which sparked a lively conversation about how that's not actually possible. But why? If it's good news, what's so offensive?

In this episode, we tackle the following:

1. What is the Gospel? It is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. It's the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. 2. Why is the Gospel offensive? We shouldn't try to smooth out that the Gospel is offensive because it's exclusive. Because it points out our sin. Because it requires everything from us. The Gospel offends the flesh. 3. How does the Gospel affect today? Does salvation only affect our eternal life or does it affect life now?

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This episode started, as many others do, with a Voxer conversation about soulmates. Do we have soulmates or are we free to marry any available believer? How are we supposed to relate to the opposite sex? 

Where did the idea of soulmates come from? Singles: only temptations or prospects? How marriage-changing it is to view your spouse as a brother in Christ first A disagreement about the Billy Graham rule? Inviting singles into our families

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This week we are discussing 6 topics where we've changed our stance. Before we jump into that though, we have a brief conversation on reading your Bible and why you should change your mind as you grow.

Then we jump in, alternating topics.

What is modesty? What does it mean that man is the "head"? Is courtship required? Should we really just use the KJV? Are men really that much better than women? Should women only wear skirts? 

Be willing to change your mind based on what Scripture says.

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This week we have a special guest, Rebekah Hargraves from Hargraves Home and Hearth. As you'll hear, Rebekah is a "fairly good" friend of both of us and joins us to discussion some complicated topics like the Eternal Subordination of the Son and how this played into the development of complementarianism as a movement.

Here's a brief disclaimer that we were unaware of what would be the current conversations about gender relations and the explosion of this topic (if you are following the news on this anyway). Either way, this was what we had recorded for this week and simply continues the conversations that we have been having already.

This episode includes a brief discussion of Eternal Subordination of the Son, quotes from the founders and presidents of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and how Jesus interacted with women.

Rebekah's article on complementarianism.

Christianity Today podcast link

Wendy Alsup

Women in the Storyline of Redemptive History

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Extra reading: How Jesus Discipled Women

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This week we finish our conversation on things the Bible actually doesn't say about women. 

We discuss how sex isn't just for men and that men aren't charged with being the primary breadwinners of the family. Then we move on to Biblical pictures of femininity and masculinity (hint: we're all being remade in the image of Jesus) and how both parents are necessary to raising children. 

The article that started this whole conversation. 

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This is the first of two parts where we tackle some common conservative narratives about gender that aren't actually in the Bible. 

This week we tackle the myths that men are supposed to keep women in line, that men and woman always view each other sexually, and that husbands are called to lead their wives.  (Don't freak out until you listen in, ok?)

We'll finish up this conversation next week. 

The article that started this whole thing. 

NPR article about Patterson. 

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This week, we are tackling how to confront sin. This is not an intensive guide (please seek wise counsel from godly people in your life) but rather an overview of some Biblical attitudes to help direct your actions. 

We talk about why how you talk to and about your spouse on the regular matters, when Phylicia resembled a cornered badger, and why you shouldn't be the accountability for your spouse. 

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Spring is baby and wedding shower time! In light of that, we decided to dedicate an episode to expecting and new mamas. We share books, the pared-down baby necessities list, birth accounts on Instagram, and resting- really resting- after you give birth.

Then we move into early motherhood and making sustainable decisions instead of convenient ones, avoiding the "mommy wars" by remembering the freedom we have about so many things as believers, and keeping something fun around to entertain yourself when you are up with the baby.

Note: If you listen with your kids around, we do discuss both birth and sex after babies. You might want to pop in some headphones for that part!

Holy Labor Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

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We're tackling goal setting, even (especially!) though it's the end of April. As Christians, how we spend our time matters and there's nothing like a re-evaluation before summer starts. 

We talk about casting a vision, identifying your trouble areas, and the difference between goals and practices. Then we end with a discussion about Phylicia's productivity course! 

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We've dropped episodes on a lot of serious topics lately so we thought we would mix things up with a fun episode. We discuss personality tests, podcasts, and a handful of our favorite things.

We discuss three personality tests. On the Myers-Briggs, Phylicia is an ENTJ and Lisa is a INFJ. We've both recently dug into the enneagram and Phylicia is a 3: the Achiever and Lisa is a 8: the Challenger. On Gretchen Rubin's Four Tendencies, Phylicia is an Upholder and Lisa is a Questioner.

Soteriology 101- a favorite of both The Purpose Show The Bible Project The Bible Binge Dear Daughters Happier in Hollywood That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Sex Chat for Christian Wives Women's Work

Favorite Songs: Phy loves Unstoppable by Sia, Ever Be by Aaron Shust, No Longer Slaves by Bethel Music. Lisa is enjoying Isn't He by The Belonging Co and This is Me and Come Alive from The Greatest Showman soundtrack.

TV Shows: The John Addams miniseries for Phylicia Psych and The Mentalist for Lisa

Food: Strawberry Dip with almond cream cheese and dark chocolate chunks Lisa's started an afternoon tea ritual.

Something we can't stop talking about: Lisa is obsessed with the big picture ideas of why God made the world and why did He make people and what's our role as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Phylicia is consumed with the issue of race and the Gospel.

3 Favorite Instagram Follows: Phylicia's- Lindsey Elmore, Ayanna Thomas, Jamie Golden Lisa's- Jess Connolly, Elise Joy, Lori Harris

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