Athey Creek Devoted | Audio Podcast

This episode may sound a little different, as we recorded the audio at Devoted Live, which is our monthly meeting for the women's ministry of Athey Creek. Listen as Amy talks us through Ephesians 5:1-16 and what it looks like to live a life that is holy and pleasing to the Lord. References: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:13-16; Ephesians 5:1-16; 2 Thessalonians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:7-8; Hebre...

Today Amy is joined again by Judy Slaughter, the Women's Counseling & Discipleship Director at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Growing old is something that so many people don't want to happen, but Judy reminds us of many reasons why it is a beautiful thing that should be treasured and celebrated! References: Titus 2:3-5; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Psalm 90:12; Psalm 139:16 Contact us: devo...

In this world you WILL have trouble. It's a promise of the Word.  Today Amy talks about persecution -- what it is and how we can biblically be prepared for the days we live in. References: Daniel 1:8; 2 Timothy 3:12; 1 Peter 3:17; John 16:33; Matthew 5:44; John 15:18-20; 2 Corinthians 4:17-18; Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 119:9-11; Ezra 7:10: Daniel 9; Luke 8:4-15 Resources: July Prophecy Update...

Idolatry might seem like something that ancient peoples of the Bible struggled with, but it might surprise you to find it lurking in your own life. Today Amy asks us to really think through the important commandment of having NO other gods before the one true God. References: Exodus 20:3-6; 1 John 5:21; Matthew 22:37-40; Ephesians 5:5-11; Colossians 3:5-6; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6-8; Galatians...

You are going to love this one! Today Amy is joined by Casey Meador, a public school teacher. Casey gives some great encouragement for teachers, parents and even those who aren't in either of those categories.  References:  Matthew 6:33; Psalm 55:22; Ephesians 6:12; Philippians 4:11-13 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women...

Today Amy gives encouragement on seasons in the valley -- the "in the meantime".  We all will face seasons of hurt or grief but God's Word is a constant encouragement. References:  Psalm 19:7; 25:14;27:13-14: 28:9; 37:3,7; 90:12 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG:   @atheywomen @ammcr...

Today Amy is talking about PRAYER and introducing our next Athey Women study on prayer.  We hope you can join us live or online! YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxtq5nyVa7Cvb5whOnAqr0w References: I Peter 5:8-9; Revelation 12:7-10; Daniel 9:1-23; 2 Samuel 12:13 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us...

Is the patriarchy really to blame for all the world's problems? Let's see what the Bible says!  This isn't a movie review but it is a reminder of what the Bible says about created order and what IS to blame for world's problems. References: Gen 2:18; Gen. 3:16; Romans 8:16-17; Ephesians 1:3-9; I Corinthians 11:11-12; 2 Corinthians 11:14; Romans 12:2; Proverbs 1:32; Romans 3:23...

It's Summer... well pretty close. Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost as they review this past season at Athey Women and also announce some things coming up -- including a new reading plan for the summer and what we will be covering in our next Athey Women Bible study this fall. References : Jeremiah 9:24; Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 5:1-3; Psalm 37:3; Psalm 23; Philippians 4:8 Contact us: devotedpodca...

Today Amy gets philosophical, well not really. But, she does talk about what our purpose is.  Do we ask ourselves WHY we are doing something. Resources: Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot Westminster Shorter Catechism References: Psalm 86:9; Isaiah 60:21; Romans 11:36; I Corinthians 6:20; I Corinthians 10:31; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 16:5-11; Psalm 144:15; Isaiah 12:2; Philippia...

Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk about how we can Biblical look at our finances and train up our kids. References : 1 Timothy 6:10, 1 Timothy 5:8; Genesis 3:16-19; Genesis 14; Malachi 3:8-10; Luke 11:42; Deuteronomy 8:17; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7; 1 Timothy 5:18; Luke 10:7; Luke 14:28; Luke 12:16-21 Resources: Episode 92: Raising Men https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yb8caOLUbPcSMuUIDUstd Epi...

Today Amy talks about the sharp decline in teen girls and why the answer is spiritual. Set your mind on things that are above! Resources: Links to Depression 1 and 2 CDC Study https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBS_Data-Summary-Trends_Report2023_508.pdf?utm_campaign=The%20Culture%20Translator&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=246455343&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8TLaGQNvU-CZF5guoFbw-HQcGgyc9VVt-...

Today we tackle some of the questions that you gals have sent in.  We cover all kinds of stuff today - body image, devotions with kids, family balance, yoga and a bunch more.  Feel free to send us your questions at devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com References:  Romans 12:17-18; Luke 12:53; Proverbs 6:10-11; I Samuel 16:7 Resources:  Essential Doctrines of the Christian Faith (Athey...

Continuing on the series on the different labels for Christians and what does a biblical Christian look like.  Amy looks at sympathy, empathy and compassion as marks in our Christian walk of imitating Jesus. Resources: Link for Normalizing sin episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-91-when-sin-becomes-normal/id1510017408?i=1000581517731 References : Philippians 2:5; Roma...

Judy Slaughter, a sinner saved by grace, doing the very thing she thought she would hate, but instead it is a huge blessing in her life. She joins Amy on the podcast today to discuss seeking the Lord, to know Him better and to love Him more. References: Isaiah 58:11; Psalm 139:4; Jeremiah 29:13; James 4:2; Matthew 11:28 Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com http://atheycre...

Today Amy peels back some of our own Christian lingoes and provides some practical ways to "Look to God's Word."  Resources: BlueLetterBible.org Amy's search for "poor" https://www.blueletterbible.org/search/search.cfm? Criteria=poor&t=ESV&csr=9#s=s_primary_0_1 Thompson Chain Reference Bible References: I Chronicles 17:2; Matthew 5:3; Luke 6:20; Matthew 11:...

Amy McReynolds is joined by Erinn DeGroot to share her unique story of how the Lord built her family through their journey of IVF. Erinn speaks about the healing and sustainment that He gave over the years and continues to give, as well as the encouragement to accept in delight what the Lord might have you walk through.  References: John 11:4; Romans 4:18-19; Proverbs 3:21; Deuteronomy 1:21;...

Hey, gals! Today Amy looks at another "kind" of Christian that doesn't fit what the Bible has for us.  May we all be DOERS of the Word and not hearers only. Resources: Discipline: The Glad Surrender by Elisabeth Elliot https://www.gotquestions.org/Moralistic-Therapeutic-Deism.html References: Luke 8:1-15; John 1:4; John 6:47-48; 1 John 5:12; James 1:21-25; Revelation 4:11; 1 Joh...

Joey Meador, the Director of Worship at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship, joins Amy today to discuss what the Bible says about worship and to look at what is being worshipped. There are some questions we can ask ourselves as we examine our hearts and motivation for time spent in worship and how it all comes back to being in the Word.  References:  John 4; Psalm 100 KJV; Acts 17; Revelati...

Introducing the newest study of Esther by a look at the end of the story.  We'd love to have you all join us live or online for Esther: Seeing Our King. Resources: https://atheycreek.com/events/192958/esther-seeing-our-king Study dates: April 4, 2023 - May 23, 2023 Livestream 7:00 pm PST https://live.atheycreek.com References: Isaiah 55:11; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28;...

Next up in the Cultural Christian series is Progressive Christianity.  This is a big one, gals, and becoming really prevalent.  Today Amy will look at some core tenants and how the Bible instructs us. Resources: https://progressivechristianity.org/the-8-points/ References: I Peter 1:16; Leviticus 19:2; 2 Corinthians 7:1; I Peter 14-15; Ecclesiastes 3:11; John 14:26; Romans 8:26; Acts 2:3...

Our feelings are tricky and when they are deciding our stance on biblical truth they can be wrong. Today Amy continues the cultural Christian series by looking at the Christian who navigates their beliefs by feeling instead of God's Word. Resources: Alisa Childers #100 Why Did God Command the Canaanite Conquest? With Clay Jones https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alisa-childers-podcast/i...

Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk about how to help our future men and us with emotions.  Boys are supposed to cry, right?  Check this episode out to look at how the Bible directs us and raising our kids. References: Proverbs 29:11; Romans 12:15; I Corinthians 12:26; Psalm 126:5-6; Proverbs 25;20; Matthew 18; James 5:13; Proverbs 27:5; Hebrews 3:15 Resources:  Devoted Podca...

Single gals this one is for you!  Today Amy brings some encouragement from the Word for our single gals.  The world and the Word are at odds but our prayer is that our single gals will be encouraged in the season of life they are in right now. References: I Corinthians 7; Song of Solomon 3:5; Psalm 119:9-16; Hosea 2:19-20; Psalm 84:10-12; Acts 21:8-9; Psalm 37:4; 2 Peter 1:3-8 Resources:...

Amy and Debbie Meador cover some questions submitted by you. From unbiblical gentle parenting to navigating the older years, they discuss the Biblical approach to navigating motherhood. Resources: Romans Road study: https://atheycreek.com/teachings/series/momtime-romans-road Gear page link: https://gear.atheycreek.com/product/roman-s-road-online-only/163?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=fa...