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For this episode I'll talk about Taylor on two levels...#1 As herself, an entertainer not worth listening to. #2 As an icon representing the entertainment industry, and representing those who believe they are Christians but speak, behave, and believe lies at a foundational level.

With Awaken church I'll do the same. #1 I'll talk about their false teachings, but #2 I'll also speak about them as an icon representing the types of churches who preach incorrect doctrine and lead people astray but with the best of intentions and lots of charm.

There are so many people lately that I'm learning do not believe in basic Christian beliefs like the exclusivity of Christ, that he values pre-born children and hates their murder. How is this happening?! It's like all the rocky soil and thorny soil people are showing their fruits, or lack thereof. Can we say they aren't Christians? Can we judge them by their fruits? And what happens at the corporate church level to develop these false converts? And also, if we're not gonna listen to Taylor Swift with joy anymore, what can we listen to? Should we drop all the singers who are sinners? Should we take a vow of silence and become sad, non-music listening souls who occasionally dabble in hymns? Let's talk about it!

Taylor Swift - "I am Christian."
https://youtu.be/BDMwCGdKeCQ

The candidate Taylor was talking about - Marsha Blackburn
https://youtu.be/wxSPO4V7FYI

Karma in Hindism
https://slife.org/karma-in-hinduism/

https://www.christianpost.com/news/dallas-jenkins-clarifies-his-mormons-are-christians-comments.html

Many people watch the Chosen and LOVE it. Others are frustrated because the director and staff don't all share a Biblical Worldview. Does it matter? So Dallas Jenkins said he wouldn't say that all LDS (Latter Day Saint" members love the Jesus he does, but some of them do, including his close friends. What should we do with this information? Should it impact us? Should his show be seen as a ministry and what would that look like?

My teens argue with me and eventually it makes me crazy. I may explode and become reactionary, bringing with it guilt and regret. Instead, we're learning to teach a godly appeal method to our teens. This way they get to offer thoughts and ideas without arguing. Brilliant! But, we've got a LOT of work to do on ourselves and our kiddos - thankfully it's one step at a time. 

Everyone has an opinion, and preferences. So when do we, as moms, get to decide what our kids do, listen to, watch, and when do they, the teen or child decide? That's a tough one but I'll share with you how we handle the music preferences in our home.

Times change and all things have to be evaluated in their season. This episode is all about what's coming up in the next season for me and what I'm saying yes to and no to. 

Some days are blah. I just feel off and am more reactive. What's going on and how do I get outta this funky weird feeling? 

We all need a list of things to do so we don't fall prey to idle time. I'm not talking about rest here, or taking care of ourselves...but idleness. Also, I talk about discipleship and Titus 2 because that's where God's had me for the last few months in Bible Study and so I'll share some of the convictions I've gleaned around the area of submission over the years. Yep, the "s" word is comin' at ya!

Be careful when the imaginings of men trump the truth of scripture. BEWARE: This episode might be considered PG-13 for some as it mentions homosexuality and some of their practices.

Want to know what I was like before and after I discovered what my days needed to be? My family has seen some serious ebb and flow but I'm finally realizing what I need to do each day to bless my family and have order in our home.

Another example of how we must stay vigilant to think about what we're hearing, to explore who we listen to and who they are aligning themselves with. I don't enjoy finding out that someone I've respected has taken a turn off the path of orthodox Christianity. But as I encounter them, I must move them from a trusted resource person, to someone I must filter, preview, and listen to with my skeptical radar engaged.

The Bible Project's Tim Mackie, their seminary guy has moved or has revealed where his beliefs have landed. I hope they aren't going to stay heretical, but only God knows. Sadly, his interview with the podcast "Almost Heretical" is actually heretical.

In this episode I'll go through his interview and in the Part 2 I'll go through his sermon (both linked below). Sadly, this story isn't fun to tell, but you can discern what to do with this information now that I've offered it to you.

The Interview with Almost Heretical:
https://almostheretical.com/episodes/tim-mackie-conversation

Sermon on Matthew:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xvt6AMaBow