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What are the things every father wants his daughters to know?

In this episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne shares ten lessons he hopes his girls will carry with them throughout their lives. From recognizing that they are blessings from God and refusing to let fear or criticism hold them back, to choosing friends wisely, staying close as sisters, and learning the power of forgiveness, these are lessons that reach far beyond childhood.

Above all, this episode is a father’s reminder that success and happiness are never the ultimate goal. The greatest hope a Christian father can have for his daughters is that they remain faithful to God—and that one day, the entire family will be together in heaven.

An episode for fathers, daughters, and anyone who understands just how special that relationship can be.

In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, we continue our journey through Ephesians 5 by exploring two foundational qualities God calls husbands and wives to cultivate in marriage: love and respect. Paul points us back to Christ and the church as the pattern for our marriages, showing us that a husband’s biblical love is meant to look like Christ’s compassionate, sacrificial leadership, while a wife’s respect is not rooted in fear or intimidation, but in reverence for the God-given role her husband has been called to fulfill.

This episode considers what it looks like to respect our husbands in the everyday moments of marriage—not belittling, nagging, gossiping about, comparing, or making them the punchline, but instead encouraging, honoring, and building them up.

For husbands, the calling is equally high: love your wives as Christ loved the church. That means sacrificially protecting, cherishing, nourishing, and pursuing what is ultimately good and holy for your wife and your family. When husbands love like Christ and wives respect and submit as to the Lord, marriage becomes a beautiful picture of Christ and His church. In a culture that so often distorts God’s design for marriage, we are challenged to be intentional about living differently—to fix our eyes on Jesus, resist the patterns that undermine our homes, and faithfully fulfill the roles God has given us. The goal is not simply to have a successful marriage, but to use our marriages to show the world who Christ is and how deeply He loves His people.

In this episode of Inside the Scholar's Study, Dr. Gallagher & Brad discuss Ephesians 2:1-2 and the implications for angels and demons.

Today's episode is a little different from anything we've attempted before. While at church camp this summer, Joe interviewed a few of the campers about what they've learned from the day. After playing the short sound bites, the Soul Training team reacts and teaches based upon what the kids have said.

This episode covers everything from the benefits of unplugging from devices for a time to building a Christian support network.

One of our young guests has a podcast of her own. To listen to her podcast (Talking Truth: Bringing Jesus to a Changing Culture) use the link below.

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-truth-bringing-jesus-to-a-changing-culture/id1609790407⁠

For daily podcasts similar to Soul Training, listen to The Light Network Master Feed at -

⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-light-network-master-feed/id947140397

Preachers spend considerable time thinking about what their congregations need to hear—but how often do they consider what it is like to listen from the pew?

Robert is joined by Hiram Kemp to discuss his article, “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew.” Together, they explore how preachers can communicate biblical truth with greater clarity, compassion, practicality, and hope.

In this episode:

• Bible study is difficult for some members—and many are sincerely trying.
• Scholarship should clarify Scripture rather than confuse listeners.
• Members need to know that their preacher struggles too.
• Biblical preaching should connect Scripture to everyday life.
• Every sermon should ultimately point people to Jesus and offer hope.

This conversation encourages preachers to step away from the pulpit for a moment, consider the perspective of those in the pew, and remember that preachers and members are working toward the same goal.

Resources

• Read “5 Things Members Wish Their Preachers Knew”
• Subscribe to Hiram Kemp’s Words for Our Time

Andrew delves into the topic of Looksmaxxing and how it can bring harm to others.

Blame-shifting is nothing new. In fact, it’s as old as sin itself.

In this episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne uses Major League Baseball’s decision to “end the shift” as a starting point for a much more important discussion: our tendency to shift responsibility when our decisions go wrong.

Scripture gives us three memorable examples. Adam blamed Eve—and indirectly God—for his sin. Aaron blamed the people for the golden calf and offered the almost comical explanation that he threw the gold into the fire and “out came this calf.” King Saul insisted he had obeyed God while blaming the people for the parts of God’s command he ignored.

Different men. Different circumstances. Same problem.

Blame-shifting often reveals something deeper: we have abandoned the responsibility God gave us and allowed the pressures, desires, fears, or expectations of others to rule our hearts.

For men called to lead in their homes, churches, and communities, ending the shift requires three things:

• Take responsibility — Own your decisions and actions.

• Limit your empathy — Don’t allow the emotions and expectations of others to replace conviction.

• Let God rule again — Allow His truth, rather than pressure or passion, to direct your heart.

Mature leadership begins when we stop explaining away our failures and start owning them.

In this episode of Inside the Scholar's Study, Dr. Gallagher discusses the nuances of Ephesians 1:15-23!

Episode Resources:

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In this episode of Wifey Wednesdays, we take a closer look at one of the most contested aspects of God’s design for marriage: headship and submission. Looking at Ephesians 5 alongside the example of Christ, we see that biblical headship is not about control, domination, or having the loudest voice—it is about sacrificial leadership, protection, provision, gentleness, nourishment, and care. Husbands are called to model their leadership after Christ, who loved the church enough to give Himself for her.

Wives are called to model their submission after Christ, who willingly humbled Himself and submitted to the Father’s will. Submission does not mean weakness, silence, having no opinions, or obeying a husband when he asks us to disobey God. Rather, it is a willing posture of humility and service rooted first in our submission to Christ. Through examples like Abigail, Esther, and others, we see that godly submission can coexist with wisdom, strength, courage, and action.

Ultimately, God’s design gives husbands and wives different roles while maintaining equal value before Him. As we seek to live out those roles faithfully, may our marriages become places where Christ is seen more clearly—through sacrificial headship, willing submission, and a shared desire to do things God’s way.

Kelly & Kristen start a new season with discussing Jesus as an eternal being, the significance of the Word becoming flesh, what it takes to be His disciple (and the blessings that brings), how we obey the gospel, and Jesus having (and being) the last Word.

Episode Resources:

The Word Scripture Writing Plan: https://www.theruffledmango.com/august-scripture-writing-plan-the-word/

The Word Kids' Scripture Writing Plans: (scroll down to curriculum section for free downloads)

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

The Word acapella playlists:

Free on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3SjDIyiHnlU5GWJ9eQHhW0?si=ndWJbQD4S9G4HOrWPjgHWA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-word/pl.u-WabZ6WYUrE5lEV

Behold Our God Scripture Writing Extras:

https://the-ruffled-mango-school.teachable.com/p/behold-our-god-scripture-writing-extras

Our Etsy shop: https://theruffledmango.etsy.com

Kelly's favorite soft drink: https://www.kroger.com/p/fresca-peach-citrus-flavored-sparkling-water-cans/0004900004336

Kristen's favorite: New 2027 Scripture Writing Themes {see the reveal here: https://www.theruffledmango.com/2027-reveal-september-scripture-writing-plan-our-redeemer/}