crosswise

Human history is replete with stories of how mankind has been on, what seems like, a never-ending journey to find happiness and healing. Some methods have certainly achieved greater popularity than others, and unfortunately, even for Christians, the New Age has offered what sounds like an appealing solution to overcome life's challenges. In this episode, Ciara and Jessi explore the teachings of the New Age regarding internal and external energy, how to cleanse it, and what the pages of Scripture have to say about our futile attempts to wage spiritual warfare on God's behalf.


Show Notes:
John Piper "Running With Witnesses" https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/running-with-the-witnesses

Robb Brunansky "What is Spiritual Discernment?" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXH9TtOcmqc

Allie Beth Stuckey "The Rise of Millennial Witches" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddFtOf6KyQk&t=1783s

Steven Bancarz "Crystals: A Christian Perspective" https://youtu.be/iPJJq2JzbAM

Pew Research: "New Age Beliefs Common Among Both Religious and Nonreligious" https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/10/01/new-age-beliefs-common-among-both-religious-and-nonreligious-americans/

Chakra 101: An Introduction to the 7 Chakras https://www.yogiapproved.com/om/chakra-system-introduction/

Episode 17 "Inadvertent Idolatry Part 2" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8236990-ep-17-inadvertent-idolatry-part-2

Episode 9 "Forbidden: Communing With the Dead" https://www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/7630543-ep-9-forbidden-series-part-1-communing-with-the-dead

Travis Peterson "The Armor of God" https://soundcloud.com/user-302480361/the-armor-of-god-ephesians-610-18

Scripture References:
Isaiah 43:25
Isaiah 44:22
1 John 1:7
Psalm 6:2-4
Ephesians 6:10-18
2 Thessalonians 3:3
Psalm 4:8
Deuteronomy 18:10-12
Galatians 5:19-21
Romans 14:14
1 Peter 5:6-7

"Barefoot and pregnant." It's a pejorative phrase used to demean the work stay-at-home mothers do. The world has evolved in such a way that two working parents isn't just approved of, it's expected. But how should Christian women approach this pressure to send their kids to daycare while they chase their dreams? In this episode, Ciara and Jessi talking with The Thankful Homemaker host Marci Ferrell about what it means to be a homemaker and whether the Bible encourages women to focus on family life or corporate life.
 
Show Notes:
The Ever-Loving Truth & Expository Apologetics by Voddie Baucham
The Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent
Who Am I by Jerry Bridges

Paul Washer Proverbs Season One: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtWJcEn1BoILQaYjTxOyuWVz1Hzbmeezl

Paul Washer Proverbs Season Two: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtWJcEn1BoII8muCxwJPWe8_7ubBqGqCG

Voddie Baucham "Why I Believe the Bible": https://youtu.be/G1XJ7DeR5fc

Scripture References:
Home as Foundational:
Genesis 2:18
Genesis 2:20
Titus 2:5

Glass ceiling question & the call of Titus 2:
Titus 2:3-5, 1, 10
Proverbs 31

Work in Our Home Meaningful:
Colossians 3:23-24
1 Peter 2:9
1 Peter 2:12
Colossians 3:1-4

Feminism References:
1 Timothy 5:10, Titus 2:3-5
Ephesians 5:21-33
1 Timothy 2:12
1 Corinthians 12
Genesis 1:27
Galatians 3:28-29
John 14:6
Psalm 139

Worldly Concepts:
Deuteronomy 6:6-9
1 Peter 3:15

Picture of Gospel:
Mark 8:34
Galatians 2:20
Philippians 3:8-11
1 John 3:16

Continuing the discussion about the Biblical structure for families and the roles within them, Ciara and Jessi, with special guest Pastor Travis Peterson, explore the always controversial topic of appropriate and necessary leadership of husbands in the home. The discussion dives into what headship does and doesn't look like, why God appointed men has heads of households, and how proper execution of the patriarchy is good for women, children, and society as a whole.

Will feminists hate this? Probably. But the Lord loves faithful servants. So, ladies, grab your man and enjoy the ride as we walk you both through the Scripture's call for Godly marriage.

Show notes:
John Piper: Husbands Who Love Like Christ and the Wives Who Submit to Them https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/husbands-who-love-like-christ-and-the-wives-who-submit-to-them

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Triumph-Modern-Self-Individualism/dp/1433556332

Episode 19: Sex, Submission, and Standing up to Sin https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8539917-ep-19-sex-submission-and-standing-up-to-sin.mp3?download=true

Episode 20: Fictional Families https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8583144-ep-20-fictional-families.mp3?download=true

Where to find Pastor Travis Peterson:

Blog https://pastortravislv.com/about-me/

Twitter https://twitter.com/pastortravislv

Providence Reformed Church YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCciOsqa1rQxv6SFqaZgmnAA

We have watched as the culture has attempted to redefine nearly every aspect of God's created order and the nature of the very things He brought into being. But try as it might, society doesn't get to make the rules or the definition for what doesn't belong to it, and this includes marriage and family. In this episode, Ciara and Jessi explore all things related to God's design for marriage and the family, the ways in which we have seen a redefinition of these important institutions, how the enemy uses the culture to attack what is good and right in order to bring about his ends, and what Christian families can do both in the the culture war, and the spiritual war, that rages on.

No topic is off limits - from divorce, remarriage, gay marriage, adoption, and even three men with a baby, we explore it all.

Scripture referenced in this episode:
Matthew 19:9
Genesis 1:26-28
Genesis 2:21-24
Genesis 15-17, 21
John 3:3
1 John 5:1
Romans 11:11-24
Romans 1:18-32
Proverbs 22:6
Romans 8:7
1 Corinthians 2:14
1 Thessalonians 5:21
2 Corinthians 10:5

Links mentioned in this episode:
GotQuestions, Remarriage After Divorce: https://www.gotquestions.org/remarriage-adultery.html

John Piper Episode on Divorce and Remarriage: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/divorce-remarriage-and-honoring-god

Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075971/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=love+thy+body&qid=1621924276&sr=8-1

Voddie Baucham, Gay is Not the New Black, article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/gay-is-not-the-new-black/
sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkL3lT95vOU

Cambridge Massachusettes Recognizes Polyamorous Partnerships: https://reason.com/2021/03/10/cambridge-will-recognize-polyamorous-partnerships-and-other-domestic-arrangements-with-more-than-2-adults/

Gay Poly Throuple Father Baby: https://nypost.com/2021/03/01/poly-throuple-makes-history-3-dads-on-a-birth-certificate/

NV Bill Allows for 3 or More Adults to Adopt a Child: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/81st2021/ExhibitDocument/OpenExhibitDocument?exhibitId=52230&fileDownloadName=AB%20115_Opposition%20Statement_Emily%20Mimnaugh_Pacific%20Justice%20Institute_Center%20for%20Public%20Policy.pdf

Psychology Today, "Chosen Family" https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/being-unlonely/201906/finding-connection-through-chosen-family

Evan Sayet Heritage Foundation talk: https://youtu.be/Xkyn3JaLrcw

In this episode, kicking off season 2, Ciara and Jessi, examine the role women play in husband's sins, what biblical submission looks like, and who is responsible for sin inside marriage. This issue always stirs up emotions, and as you'll hear, some serious misunderstandings about Christian teaching.

Scripture we referenced:
Ephesians 5:22-24 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%205%3A22-24&version=ESV

Genesis 3:9-19 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=genesis+3%3A9-19&version=ESV

Matthew 18:15-17 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+18%3A15-17&version=ESV

1 Corinthians 7:2-5 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+corinthians+7%3A2-5&version=ESV

Episode notes:
Episode 10 "Forbidden: Female Pastors" https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/7755187-forbidden-series-part-2-female-pastors.mp3?download=true

Episode 14 "God, Government, and Granted Authority" https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1538023/8105365-god-government-and-granted-authority.mp3?download=true

Rachael Denhollander's tweet thread: https://twitter.com/R_Denhollander/status/1390390172009762820

Founder's Ministry "Biblical Manhood and Womanhood" https://youtu.be/fAkyogF1Vsk

Michelle Lesley "6 Steps SBC Churches Can Take to Prevent Abuse" https://michellelesley.com/2021/05/12/throwback-thursday-preventative-measures-6-steps-sbc-churches-can-take-to-prevent-sexual-abuse/

John Piper "Six Things Submission is Not" https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/six-things-submission-is-not

"The Excellent Wife" by Martha Peace https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Wife-Biblical-Perspective/dp/1885904088/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+excellent+wife&qid=1621117132&sr=8-1

WWUTT "Does the Bible Say a Wife Must Submit to Her Husband?" https://youtu.be/Ax9oU-ogYAE

In the final episode of Season 1 of crosswise, Ciara and Jessi dive into the acceptance of curse words (or is it cuss words?) and why Christians should feel empowered to reject the use of profane and perverse language. Scripture talks a lot about how important the kinds of language we use is and how that language offers a window into our hearts. If you're full of anger, the words you use reflect that. But, God calls us to set our hearts and our minds on the things of heaven. How does the world know that's where we're focused? By the words we choose to use.

Oprah article mentioned in episode: The Hidden Benefits of Anger, Cursing, and Negativity https://www.oprah.com/health/the-hidden-benefits-of-cursing-negativity-and-gossip/all

Ligonier article on Colossians 3:7-8 https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/life-christ/

In this episode, Ciara and Jessi wrap up their discussion on idol worship and how Christians accidentally fall into violations of the second commandment. Even when we know better, it’s hard to resist the temptation to make our material possessions the center of our worlds. Worse yet, the culture has turned loving ourselves into an even more appealing form of idolatry, that’s sometimes too subtle to even recognize. Paul warns believers not to become lovers of self or of money, and yet, we’ve all stumbled into this sin. But, praise God, He gives us a way out.

Alistair Begg on Idolatry: https://www.truthforlife.org/resources/sermon/acceptable-worship-part-3/

Ligonier, Idolatry Defined: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/idolatry-defined/

"When God is Not Enough" by Scotty Smith: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/when-god-not-enough/

It may seem simple and straightforward: Don't make or worship idols. But our idea of what constitutes an idol may just be the tip of the iceberg when reading deeper into the second commandment and what God is really trying to communicate. For the Lord, worship - right worship - of Him is a big deal. In this episode of crosswise, Ciara and Jessi discuss ways Christians are accidentally stepping over the line into what is actually prohibited in the second commandment even in their attempts to avoid idolatry and worship the true God rightly. You may hear "idol" and think "golden calf," but don't be deceived into thinking that's all there is to it.

G3 Conference on Worship: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0RewlNCcCXvyurlTdKJ_CYbkND-UHw

"Make No Graven Image" from Ligonier: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/make-no-graven-image/

Thomas Watson on the Second Commandment: https://ccel.org/ccel/watson/commandments.iv.ii.html

Heidelberg Catechism on the Second Commandment: http://www.heidelberg-catechism.com/en/lords-days/35.html

Interview with John Piper - Ask Pastor John - "Does the Bible Forbid My Nativity Set?"
https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/does-the-bible-forbid-my-nativity-set

The topic of gender and gender identity has taken centerstage in the postmodern cultural revolution we find ourselves in today. Christians are being forced to contend with the allegation that God's creation of male and female is somehow more nuanced and complex than just either/or. Not surprisingly, this manufactured complexity, which rests in fighting back against anything appearing "oppressive," has led to the same debate over the gender of God himself. Today, Ciara and Jessi dissect the questions that have only recently come up around God's gender and answer them using Biblical truth and just a touch of patriarchy.

Answers in Genesis: Does God Have a Gender? https://answersingenesis.org/who-is-god/does-god-have-gender/

Dennis Prager: Why God is a He https://www.prageru.com/video/why-god-is-a-he/

Got Questions: Is God Male or Female? https://www.gotquestions.org/God-male-female.html

Catechism for Young Children https://gracebaptistcarlisle.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/childrens_catechism_esv.pdf

1689 London Baptist Confession, Article 2 https://www.1689.com/confession.html#Ch.%202

RC Sproul: Ontological and Economic Trinity https://www.ligonier.org/blog/whats-difference-between-ontological-and-economic-trinity/

The Puritans on the Hypostatic Union https://www.reformation21.org/blog/themes-in-puritan-theology-christology

There are a lot of questions Christians should consider when it comes to submission and authority. But none more important than "where does authority come from?" This question and its answer are becoming increasingly important as Christians in the West are facing considerations to push back against government authority in a way we have rarely seen in this part of the world. In this episode of crosswise, Ciara and Jessi piece together relevant Biblical passages and stories to better understand where authority comes from and if it is ever appropriate to disobey certain authority.

Survey on hate speech - https://www.nationalreview.com/2017/10/college-students-speech-can-be-violence/

Peel Health COVID-19 Guidelines - https://twitter.com/WillioHydro/status/1367164967917678595/photo/1

Pastor Robb Brunansky "Government Authority and the Church" - https://youtu.be/rXjEytPcgSc

Pastor James Coates "Directing Government to its Duty" - https://youtu.be/Dh6nXD4Rtg0

Pastor Doug WIlson "God & Government" - https://youtu.be/TbUifD5w9vQ

Pastor Doug Wilson "Resistance, Revolution, Reformation and Romans (13 that is)" -A biblical overview, from Old to New Testament of government - https://youtu.be/RLIIP32tSGE

Letter from John Rogers to his children - https://www.sacred-texts.com/chr/nep/nep22.htm

Torchlighters: Heroes of the Faith videos (I have found many of these at the library) - http://ondemand.torchlighters.org/

Trial and Triumph, Stories from Church History - https://www.christianbook.com/trial-triumph-stories-from-church-history/richard-hannula/9781885767547/pd/67544

John MacArthur: Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church, A Biblical Case for the Church’s Duty to Remain Open - https://www.gracechurch.org/news/posts/1988