Speak Truth

Pastor Blake answers questions sent in by viewers.

1. What do we do as friends and family when we are invited to a same-sex or transgender wedding?

2. How do we, as Christians and Christian famines, handle this? We have already encountered this decision in our own family.

3. Do you approve of the new Bible study, "The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics," by Russell Moore, David French, and Curtis Chang?

4. What would you say to a neighbor who is pushing their 4th grader to have an abortion? Do not know the circumstances of the pregnancy.

5. What is your advice if one of our kids comes home and says their long-time best friend just came out as homosexual? Do we restrict how much they interact with them?

Text ASK to 51909 or go to www.fbcedmond.org/podcasts to submit your question.

Pastor Blake and Ashton watch and discuss the recent Planned Parenthood video about virginity.

How do we talk to our children about homosexuality and transgenderism? How do we navigate these topics in our parenting as the spiritual leader of your home? Join Pastor Blake Gideon, Edmond’s First Senior Pastor, and Ashton Wright, Students Pastor, as they discuss these topics.

From Genesis we see God creates the institution of marriage. Biblical marriage, as ordained by God, is between one man and one woman. We should not doubt that God’s way is best. Learn to see yourself as God sees you. Our identity is to be a follower of Christ. Priorities include (1) the Glory of God, (2) salvation of sinners, and (3) the good of society. America is built upon the family.

Biblical references include Genesis 3, Romans 1, 1 Corinthians 6, James 1:13, and Romans 11:36.

“For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen.” - Romans 11:36

What can we do? Pray for children, that their eyes are opened, hearts are softened, they see the truth, and are delivered from this darkness. There is hope.

For questions, text “ASK” to 51909.

“Is my parenting style proclaiming the Gospel or hindering the Gospel? Is my parenting style drawing my child closer to Christ or pushing them further away from Christ? Am I modeling the character of God to my children in how I parent them?”

Pastor Blake Gideon and Christian Lloyd, Children’s Pastor, discuss practical parenting tips including:

• Roles of a father from Deuteronomy 6.

• Balancing between faith and sports.

• Public schooling vs private schooling.

• Family devotional book recommendations include “Family Worship Bible Guide” by Beeke, Barrett, Bilkes, and Smalley, “The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers” by Bennett, and Devotions”, and the Bible. • Prayers we can pray over our children from Psalms 1 and Colossians 1.

• And when you find yourself at wits end, read Proverbs 3 for encouragement and pray through John 14.

For questions, text “ASK” to 51909. Additional resources may be found by following www.fbcedmond.org/learningcenter or select LEARNING from the main navigation at www.fbcedmond.org

Pastor Blake is joined by Pastor Jonatan Miles today as they discuss biblical principles and ways to incorporate them into the family.

What does the Bible say about the husband being the head of the home. Pastor Blake is joined by Reece Pickard and discusses the roles of a husband and wife in a relationship.

What is biblically correct when it comes to marriage? Who should do it? Why should you do it? And then what does it say about divorce? Pastor Blake is joined by Youth Minister Ashton Wright as they discuss these topics.

Pastor Blake discusses the recent news of Pope Francis approving the blessings for same-sex couples. 

Hope. No matter what you're going through, always have hope. 

Pastor Blake talks more about revival and how only God can bring true revival. He also introduces a few books that talk about the subject.