Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Proverbs 18:2 says "A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion." Today I am going to share why pursuing a well educated mind is not only helpful in not being the fool, but is actually part of being a faithful Christian. Plus I have a few practical tips to help you jumpstart your own journey of growing in understanding and wisdom. ------ Non HE ...
Aug 15, 2025•29 min•Ep. 291
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! "Your life will contribute to a grand and wonderful story, no matter what you do. You and I are spoken. We will contribute to the narrative. But how?" How do we make great stories out of our lives? Today I'm sharing some ideas about living great stories and the blessedness of trouble and obstacles that get us there. Death By Living - N.D. Wilson "They had reached their deaths by...
Jul 11, 2025•31 min•Ep. 290
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! It's a SPF mailbag episode! Today I am sharing some SPF mail and answering listener questions about raising humble kids and how to approach new age deception with friends and family. -------------------------------------- Need graphic or web design help? Send my husband an inquiry on andyhlushak.com and see if he can help you acheive your business goals with great design and mar...
Jun 20, 2025•32 min•Ep. 289
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever heard negative things about the left hand or being left handed because the Bible refers positively to the right hand so many times? That's a false dichotomy and it's a logical fallacy that can trip us up when it comes to understanding theology. Today I will help us spot some classic unbiblical contrasts and how we can help our kids recognize this fallacy in regular...
Jun 01, 2025•34 min•Ep. 288
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Sound doctrine is critical to a Christian's faith and life. How we love, how we live, how we act, how we worship - is all downstream from what we believe; and if it's not rooted in the sound teachings of Scripture, it's easy to go astray in the practical out workings of living. Today I am sharing three ways sound doctrine protects us. Read the Bible with me! Get the plan for fre...
May 16, 2025•31 min•Ep. 287
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! According to Noah Webster, Zeal is the Passionate ardor in the pursuit of any thing; it is an eagerness of desire to accomplish or obtain some object. Zeal that accomplishes good and godly things must be rooted in knowledge and be disciplined. Today we will throw off impulsive fervor and learn why knowledge is critical when living zealously for the Lord. -------------- Zeal for ...
Apr 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 286
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Do you ever feel like you're the worst? Have you ever struggled with feelings of guilt even though you know you've been forgiven by God? Do you look back at sinful times in your life and feel defeated? Today I am going to share what the God blesses us with so that we can move forward from past sin and grow in holiness and take hold of the peace he gives through Christ. ------ Li...
Apr 04, 2025•27 min•Ep. 285
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever been in a situation where you opened your mouth when maybe you should have bit your tongue instead? James says if you can tame your tongue you can bridle your whole body. This might be impossible this side of heaven, but there is a prayer in Psalm 39 to help us hold our tongues and walk in wisdom especially in the hight of our emotions. ----------------------------...
Mar 14, 2025•27 min•Ep. 284
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Johnathan Edwards said, "True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed;" Today I am sharing how Opposition to virtue is grounds for glory - That all these uphill battles in our lives really matter and are cultivating lasting virtue in us, something more precious than gold. ------------------------------------------------- I don't have many show notes today, bu...
Mar 01, 2025•26 min•Ep. 283
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! What is manifestation? How has this practice crept into the church? Can we really just declare something and make it happen? How do we pray for things we want? Today I am sharing about the trouble with manifestation and how to think biblically about our personal desires, goals, and prayers. --------------------------- Manifestation is the practice coming out of the New Thought m...
Feb 07, 2025•34 min•Ep. 282
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! How are we enjoy the temporal joys of life? Are they really all a vanity, or chasing after the wind? Today I am sharing how we can faithfully enjoy the good gifts God gives while also heading the wisdom of finding our purpose and delight in Christ alone. Let's talk about the enjoyment of temporary pleasures and pursuing the eternal. Are they at odds with each other? Is there a b...
Jan 31, 2025•27 min•Ep. 281
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! The internet has made so many things better. But along with our ability to constantly access information, we can hit a point of input overload, leading to overwhelm and even a dullness of hearing. How can we prove faithful with the availability of constant input via the world wide web? Today I am sharing three ways to grow in our discernment when it comes to all the input from t...
Jan 25, 2025•31 min•Ep. 280
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! It's the 2024 Christmas Spectacular with Lauren and Andy! This year we are talking about traditions, a bit of Christmas history regarding the Christmas tree, how to be mindful of the whole crew (family) and reasons why we can all have a no pressure Christmas! If you want to read the Bible with us in 2025, sign up for the SPF Newsletter and get a monthly email with a Bible Readin...
Dec 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 279
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Charles Spurgeon once preached "Such merry hearts have a continual feast." Where does a merry heart come from and how can we have a truly "merry" Christmas this season? But I believe as Christians, there's always a reason to celebrate and that we can cultivate a merry heart and mirth by doing two things: believing in God's promises and rejoicing and their fulfillment. The believ...
Dec 14, 2024•21 min•Ep. 278
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! A few years ago I did a faith and practice series that gave faithful tasks practical applications. We are called to be faithful to Christ as Lord and that includes living fruitful productive lives. There are many ways to go about a frutiful and productive life, and today I am sharing some tips on planning and preparing for the Holidays. It's not too late to get out that pen and ...
Nov 22, 2024•25 min•Ep. 277
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Proverbs says a good name is better than riches? A name becomes synonymous with character. What type of character is behind a good name? How do we cultivate a good name? Today I’m sharing three examples of good character that made names great and how to remain steadfast when people slander your name. --------------------- "That's a lovely idea, Diana," said Anne enthusiastically...
Nov 08, 2024•28 min•Ep. 276
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! William Gurnall a 17th century English clergyman said, "Sincerity enables the Christian to do two things which the hypocrite cannot -- to speak good of God, and to expect good from God." Today I am sharing more about God's decretive will and his perceptive will and three truths to meditate on when you consider the "whatever happens" in your life. Try Earthley! Do you like natura...
Oct 25, 2024•23 min•Ep. 275
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! In 2017 I experienced a missed miscarriage. I could not find the help I needed. Where were the bullhorns shouting for my healthcare? today I'm sharing my story of how the Lord provided for me despite living in a culture steeped in virtue signaling for women. -------------- Resources: Read News articles concerning abortion, politics, and culture from a Christian source: https://n...
Oct 19, 2024•26 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! This past week our city was in the direct path of Hurricane Helene, a category four storm with projected winds of 140mph. There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the storm and aftermath. What do we do when faced with potential suffering? How can we fight the dread of what may come? Today I'm sharing truths to help us prove faithful in suffering and potential sufferings so as ...
Oct 04, 2024•28 min•Ep. 273
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! God gives us gifts and abilities to use for his glory, and to produce a return. The gifts and abilities vary, but the task is the same and we will be held accountable. Today I am sharing three encouragements to help us be ready and be faithful to the Lord our God. Enjoying SPF? If you've been following SPF for a while and want to support the show two ways you can do it are: beco...
Sep 13, 2024•27 min•Ep. 272
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! WWJD - remember the "What Would Jesus Do" bracelets in the 90s? What happens when people wrongly assume what Jesus would do in our current culture? How can we prove faithful when people co-opt the name of Jesus to give approval to a counter-biblical worldview? THANK YOU! to all the supporters of SPF!! Without your contributions, this podcast would not keep moving forward. Thank ...
Aug 30, 2024•24 min•Ep. 271
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! A question we all need to consider is "Where is our security?" Where are we laying up our treasures and how is that impacting what we are hoping in? Today I am sharing good truth to move us away from a false security and into the unwavering hope of eternity. Check this out: Time Timer - a visual 60 minute timer: https://a.co/d/3LhNF2m What are we putting our hope in? What is the...
Aug 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 270
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Today I am sharing why knowing history will give you fortitude and encouragement in the current political and cultural climate plus a truth concerning birds to give you peace and hope. History Is a wise companion and counselor. Knowing history allows us to have a better frame of reference for how the Lord has worked his character, his fulfillment of promises, and allows us to dr...
Aug 03, 2024•23 min•Ep. 269
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Charles Spurgeon once preached, "You must either be overcome of evil, or you must yourself overcome evil: one of the two. You cannot let evil alone and evil will not let you alone. You must fight, and in the battle you must either conquer or be conquered." Today I am sharing the hard, yet Spirit-accomplished call to overcome evil with good. Support SPF $5 a Month: patreon.com/sh...
Jul 19, 2024•24 min•Ep. 268
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! What do we do when we come across an internet post targeting Christians but it seems off? Today I am walking through a post about deconstruction, what God honors, and the trajectory of two responses we can have when it comes to our questions and wrestlings. If this is your first time know that SPF exists to IDENTIFY the truth in God's Word in order to GROW a biblical Worldview s...
Jul 12, 2024•26 min•Ep. 267
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Today we are making sense of progressive Christianity through a parable Jesus taught plus learn something you can do to hold the line of truth in your homes. Enjoying SPF? Consider supporting at $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithful Want More SPF? Sign up for the SPF Newsletter! sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Progress? Progressive Christianity is a popular movement that se...
Jun 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 266
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Sometimes it's a clear the temple day and sometimes is a clear the table day. Building culture requires reformation. Reformation is the constant course correction to Scripture. Today I am sharing three things we can learn about reformation from Christ so we can be potent culture makers. Newsletter Sign up for a free Bible Reading Method: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Support ...
Jun 14, 2024•21 min•Ep. 265
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Have you ever thought keeping your home clean with kids at home is like brushing your teeth while eating cookies? Or felt the temptation to avoid a project simply because of the aftermath? Proverbs 14:4 says, "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." Messes come with progress and fruitfulness through the messiness of work. ...
Jun 07, 2024•20 min
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Summer is a great time to start laying foundational principles through the wisdom of the proverbs that keeps the mind focused on what is true and the hands busy with the Lord's work. And since summer often means more together time, lets grow in being hard to offend and being a productive agent of growth. New! Get the Ponder Bible Reading Method Free Sign up for the SPF Newslette...
May 31, 2024•24 min•Ep. 263
Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Our culture constantly uses the word “inclusive” but is there a time for the Church to exclusive? What about when it comes to matter of “church discipline?” Today I am sharing how we can avoid being deceived by worldly voices when it comes to being inclusive and exclusive in the church. Sign up for the SPF Newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletter Become a monthly supporter o...
May 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 262
