Episode 09:  Submission: The Sub-Mission

In this episode, Lindsey, Deb and Nicole sit down to talk about submission in the home based on Ephesians 5.  They talk practically about their roles as wives and how submission means looking to Christ as our example.  Submission is a sub-mission that all believers are called to when carrying out the unique roles that God has given us as image-bearers.

Episode 08:  Counterfeit Joys

In this episode, Lindsey and Nicole sit down to talk about their common walk as previous prodigals and the goodness of God in bringing them home.  Listen in as they share from their hearts how God uses their pasts to remind them today Whose they are and why they are so passionate about God’s Word and pointing other women to Him.

Episode 07: How Do You Smell? (Eph. 5:2-13)

Description: In this week’s episode Lindsey, Grace and Nicole talk about what it means to be a fragrant aroma to the Lord.  What does it look like to be a living sacrifice in a world that promotes self-centeredness?

Episode 06: Missions with Erin Latham

Description:  In this special episode, Lindsey and Charity Pearson sit down with Erin Latham, missionary to Brazil.  Erin not only shares what life is like in Brazil but she shares wisdom about discipleship that crosses cultural boundaries.  Listen in to hear that wisdom and then pray about what sharing the Gospel and discipleship could look like in your own life. 

Bonus Episode: Bitter or Better? (Ephesians 4:25-5:1)

Description: In this bonus episode, Lindsey, Grace and Nicole open up about their personal struggles with their tongues and bitterness.  They share what they do when bitterness threatens to take root in their hearts.

Take Action: 

-Who are you harboring bitterness against?  Does the internal conversation of your mind fan the flames?  What can you do to take your thoughts and words captive?

-Write out Ephesians 4:32 and post it somewhere you can see it.  When you are struggling with the sins listed in the previous verses, recite this verse and pray to ask the Lord to help you live out Ephesians 4:32

Episode 05: Imitators (Ephesians 4:25-5:1)

Description:  In this episode Lindsey, Grace and Nicole chat about what it looks like to walk out their faith having been called to be" imitators of God as His beloved children.”  Paul previously commanded to lay aside the old self and put on the new self and in these verses he actually names the sins to avoid and the actions to put on. 

Tips and resources:

-Spend time reading the previous section to keep the context of this passage in mind.

-Look up meanings of words: https://biblehub.com/lexicon/ephesians/4-25.htm

-Read the passage in multiple translations: https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-25.htm

-Multiple commentary resource- https://www.preceptaustin.org/search/node?keys=Ephesians+4

Take Action: 

-Write out the list of sins to “put off”.  What areas do you need to confess to the Lord?

-How’s your breath?  Are you speaking words of life or death to those standing in front of you?  Ask the Lord to help “put a guard over your mouth” and fill your heart and mouth with words that build up and give life.

-Write out Ephesians 4:32 and post it somewhere you can see it.  When you are struggling with the sins listed in the previous verses, recite this verse and pray to ask the Lord to help you live out Ephesians 4:32

Episode Description: In this episode we chat through Ephesians 4:17-24. Paul reminds us that our lives should reflect our new identity in Christ, not who we used to be before Christ, darkened, alienated, and hard. We are called to PUT OFF our old ways and thinking and PUT ON our new selves in the likeness of God.

Take Action:

• Re-read Ephesians 1:3-14. What parts of your true identity in Christ are hardest for you to “put on”?
• What sins/temptations are you allowing to hover around like turkey vultures or hang around like an old nasty clothing item? How can you put those thoughts/sins off and put on Christ?
• Read Ephesians 4:25-5:1 for next week!

Study tools/tips and resources:

• Twistables or any Bible highlighters 
• Look up word usage in Blue Letter Bible or Studylight.org to see where the same words are used throughout the Bible
• List the contrasts you see in a section of Scripture (ex: darkened, alienated, ignorant vs likeness of God, righteousness, holiness)

In this week’s bonus episode, Lindsey sits down with Pastor Pat as they reflect on what Ephesians 4:7-16 has to say about the call of men to carry out their spiritual gifts of leadership for the building up and equipping of the church and what that looks like for him as he leads Saylorville Church.

Episode Description:
In this episode we walk through Ephesians 4:7-16 that reminds us and proclaims that Jesus is Victor and has full authority to give gifts. He has given gifts to men to lead, equip and build up the church the Church.  What do we do with passages that are hard to understand and leave us with questions?


Take Action:
-Look up the spiritual gifts listed elsewhere (1 Cor. 12, Romans 12)
-Ask yourself: Am I using my gift to benefit my local church?  Am I saying “yes” whenever I can while staying balanced with “no” when necessary?
-Read Ephesians 4:17-24 for next week! 

Study tools/tips and resources    

• Cross reference passages that bring up questions.  Let scripture interpret scripture!
• Try paraphrasing a passage after you’ve studied it.  Think of it as though you are trying to explain what the passage is saying in your own words to a brand new believer.  This is a great way to gauge your understanding of a passage.
• Read the full context of quoted references.  For example, Psalm 68:18 is quoted in this passage.  Read other verses in Psalm 68 to get a better view of the quoted reference. 

In today’s episode we talk about the importance of walking out our faith in a manner worthy of our calling as believers in Christ and how that directly affects unity in the Body of Christ. 

Take Action:

• Spend some time reflecting on God’s spiritual blessings to you as a believer, His immeasurable riches that He gave you in Christ, and the greatness of His power in you that is able to do far more abundantly than all you ask or think. How can this glorious, praise-worthy knowledge of God encourage you to walk worthy?
• How are you eagerly maintaining unity with your brothers and sisters in Christ? Are there any areas that you need to repent, reconcile or forgive?
• Pray for unity for our local church, the greater Engage Network, and believers around the world!

Read Ephesians 4:7-16 for next week! And tune in for our special guest!

Study tools/tips and resources:

• Read repeatedly
• Look up words or phrases in their original language using apps or websites like: Blue Letter Bible or E-sword
• Commentaries:
  • Warren Wiersbe
  • ESV study Bible
  • John MacArthur Study Bible