Friends In The Word

In this episode Cyndi and Jen discuss the issue of issues for the Church, Biblical Authority. 
If the Bible isn't the ultimate authority, the question must be,  who is then? 
The Big Fat Word of The Week is more a concept this week "Effective Authority of Scripture"
it's helpful in defining what is meant by authority and how it outworks in the life of believers. 
We dive into 2nd Peter 1 for Do You Understand What You're Reading and we spend a good chunk of time talking about how Biblical Authority actually influences the way you live in the world and how the culture influencing the church wants "your truth" over His truth. We are praying for you listeners that God would encourage and strengthen you to believe that the gift of the Word is our infallible rule for faith and life! 

In this Episode Cyndi and Jen discuss our relationship with the ever present and never without complications, technology! And our goal is to use it well but not love it as much as we love God, you see. 
The Big Fat Word of the Week is Antinomianism. 
And we try to have a coherent conversation, in spite of our technology affected brains, about how Christians need to think through their use of technology and the trade offs that are always present... Don't forget to read your Bibles! 

Don't worry if you're confused by the title of this week's episode... We WILL clarify how important the 3 istics are in our Bible reading, our counseling a friend, our encouraging a fellow church member! The Big Fat Word of the Week is Eschatology and no we will not be showing our hands ;) But we will talk about how important our future hope is! And we delve a bit into 1st Peter to demonstrate how the scriptures use the 3 istics... Realistic, Idealistic and Optimistic to help balance us in our lives! Thanks for listening, we're praying you're encouraged.

In this episode Cyndi and Jen discuss why you matter to your church. Did you know that God has made you a body part to which Jesus is the head? Or that you are a living stone and Jesus is the Cornerstone!? In this episode we break down Ecclesia for the Big Fat Word of The Week. And discuss some practical ways you can make a difference in your local body. Why? Because your church needs you! WHO? YOU!!! 

In this episode Cyndi and Jen discuss one of thee most powerful tools we as Christians have, PRAYER!  Yet we all know the struggle to pray is real! Maybe you need some encouragement to go into your prayer closet,  Maybe you need  some encouragement to get out of your prayer closet, you'll get both! We hope you'll leave ready to grab a friend and talk to our great God! 

In this episode Jen and Cyndi talk through how to approach aging in a godly manner. 
The Big Fat Word of the Week is Adiaphora- an important word that helps us better understand the concept of Christian liberty.  Have you struggled with aging to the glory of God? Hopefully this episode will shed some light on how we can be set free from worry but also embrace the good things God does in and through our aging. 
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In this episode Cyndi and Jen discuss the powerful and dangerous root of bitterness. We encourage each other in fighting it off and having faith that God is working all things together for our good, even the hardest things that might tempt us to become bitter. Our High Thoughts of God segment is brought to you by Puritan Poet Anne Broadstreet, and it's so good we end in tears! You don't wanna miss it, let's fight the bitter root together! 

In this episode Cyndi and Jen discuss being Hearers and Doers of the Word. The Big Fat Words of the Week are Justification and Sanctification.  This is such an important distinction that effects how we live out our faith! Excited to get our hands dirty with you! Let's go team!

In this week's episode Cyndi and Jen drill down into the depths of rich theological discourse to examine decorating our homes, it's for glory and for beauty, obviously. But seriously, God has thoughts about so much in this life that we are living and gives us some principles that surround even decorating. The Big Fat Word of the Week is "Beatific Vision" and it's a good one! We discuss the often characaturized  woman of Proverbs 31 in Do You Understand What You are Reading? And have a hopefully helpful discussion around the pros and cons to be aware of when it comes to decorating our homes. It's a fun one, thanks so much for joining! 

In this episode of Friends in the Word Jen and Cyndi discuss the really important topic of suffering. It's so important to have your theology of suffering in place, because if anything about life is certain it's that we will suffer. What we believe about God is revealed most clearly in our suffering! The Big Fat Word of the Week is Theodicy- it's such an important word that will help frame the discussion of suffering well. We pray that you will be encouraged to have an eternal perspective as you encounter trails of various kinds and remember the glory that will one day be revealed in you!