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Today we wrap up by looking at the markers of Cultural Christianity and contrasting that against what the Bible says a Christian is. References: Matthew 10:34; Mark 14:7; Psalm 50:16-17; I Peter 2:24; Philippians 2:5-11; John 3:16; John 14:6; Rev 3:15-17;  Acts 11:26; Colossians 1:15-18; Romans 10:9-10; Romans 8:9-11; Matthew 6:33; Romans 12:2; Proverbs 3:5-7; Matthew 10:32-33 Contact: devote...

There was too much here to pack into one episode! Today Amy does part 1 of 2 on what it looks like to be a Cultural Christian.  Culture is defining a different kind of Christian from what the Bible teaches and we want to be women that mark it and obey what Scripture says instead. References: John 15:1-8;  2 Timothy 3:16; Ephesians 2:1-10; I Corinthians 13:6; John 8:34; Romans 1:31-32; Mi...

It's easy to put one face on for the world, another at home, and another at church. What kind of Christian am I?  Today Amy looks at Ephesians 2 and challenges us to be the Christians the Bible commands. References: Ephesians 2:1-8, Revelation 2:1-7; I Corinthians 13:6; John 14:15; I John 5:3; Luke 6:46; I John 2:15-17 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com  http...

Amy sits with Debbie Meador, wife of Pastor Brett Meador, to discuss the charge that Christian moms have according to the Word. Influence from the world and not knowing what the Bible says can lead to entanglement, and idolatry and not lead to raising up disciples within your own home.  References: Romans 1:25, Romans 3:4, Leviticus 14, 1 Corinthians 11:29, Galatians 5 Resources: Momtime Teac...

Sometimes we set goals and other times we like to "see how it goes." But, we are to make the best use of the time and carefully look at how we walk. Today, Amy challenges us to think and pray about what the Lord has put in our hands and how we might practically walk in His statutes not just this year but this week or maybe even just today. References: Galatians 5:24-25; Galatians 6:7-9;...

"Meditate on it day and night" Joshua 1:8 says.  What is Biblical meditation and how can we do better at incorporating this essential Christian discipline?  Today Amy looks at meditation -- what IS and what we should avoid. References: Luke 2:15-19, 51; Joshua 1:8; Pslam 119:97; Psalm 1:2; Psalm 119:15; Psalm 104:34; Psalm 63:6; Psalm 19:14; Psalm 143:5; Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119...

Buckle up, ladies! Today Amy looks at the craze of popular music and how Scripture challenges us and should purify us to live not in conformity to the world but set apart. Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. "Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you fail to meet the test!" 2 Cor 13:5 References: Buckle up, lad...

Today Amy is joined by Drew Fuller to talk about serving the Lord with the gifts and talents that He has given us. References: Genesis 1:27; Exodus 4:2; Isaiah 43:7; Revelation 4:11; Ephesians 2:10; Colossians 3:23; Psalm 115:1; Exodus 35:21; Exodus 31:5; Matthew 25:14-30 Resources: The Man with the Withered Hand – Brett Meador – Matthew 12:9-16 https://atheycreek.com/teachings/s2-409...

Happiness is skewed by worldly definitions but God's Word beautifully tells us what true happiness looks like.   References: Proverbs 15:13; I Timothy 6:6-11; Philippians 4:11-13; Hebrews 13:5; Philippians 4:19; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Psalm 37:3-5; Psalm 32:1-2; Psalm 1:1-3 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com  http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on...

Today Amy sits down with Pastor Gabe Carter to look at what the Bible says about who the person of the Holy Spirit.  The Holy Spirit is often either not discussed, misunderstood or at times put over the members of the triune Godhead.  Lots of Scripture today pointing to what the Bible tells us about this important topic. References: Matthew 28:18-20; John 14:16; Ephesians 4; Psalm 139:1-...

Does practice really make perfect?  Today Amy looks at the things that we practice and what the Bible says to practice.   References: Philippians 4:4-9; 2 Timothy 2:15; I Timothy 4:13-15; James 1:22-23; Proverbs 22:6; Isaiah 40:31; I John 3:4-10; Romans 8:1; Galatians 6:7; Matthew 6:1; I John 1:9; Lamentations 3:21-23 Resources: How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Ann...

There is a dangerous development in Christian circles to diminish who Jesus is.  Today Amy is joined by Pastor Nate DeCoste of Athey Creek Christian Fellowship to talk about what it looks like to water down Jesus and why we need to be discerning about what we see and hear in culture. References: Hebrews 4:15; Hebrews 11; Hebrews 10; John 3:16; John 1; Revelation 19:13; Matthew 4; 1 Peter 5:8...

Today Amy is  joined by Becca Frost and Brooke Meador to talk about when friendship and relationship are tough and what Scripture says to us.  References: James 2;  Romans 12; I Corinthians 15:33; Romans 13:14-15; Ephesians 4:31:-32: Colossians 3:13;  James 5:16; Philippians 2:3-4; Philippians 4:8; I Peter 5:5; Proverbs 15:1, 17:14; 21:23; 10:12: Psalm 86:5 Contact: devotedpodc...

Today Amy talks about Femininity and what the Bible says about embracing our God-given design.  References:  Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:5; Romans 1:26-28; I Corinthians 6:9-11; 1 Peter 3:3-4; 2 Corinthians 6:14-18; Ephesians 5:1-14; 1 Peter 2:9; 1 John 2:15-17; Romans 12:2; Galatians 2:20; 1 Peter 4:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:31:11-1; Galatians 5:13 Resources: Devoted Podcast - Episode 76:...

Today Amy chats about parenting with her husband Chris. What should the role of work look like for our kids at various ages and how can we raise godly children with principles of responsibility that glorify the Lord? References: Malachi 2:15; Colossians 3:23 Contact: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com   http://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcr...

It is so easy to allow the things of this world to become "just the way it is."  Today Amy talks about some "normal" sins to be on guard of and looks to God's Word for His answer to the darkness. References: 1 Thess. 4:7-8; Romans 1:21-32; Matthew 5:13-16; Colossians 3:8; Proverbs 8:13; Philippians 4:6-7; I Peter 5:7; Matthew 6:34; Psalm 55:22; Proverbs 12:25; 2 Corint...

What does REAL Biblical encouragement look like? Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost as they look at what encouragement is not and biblically what it is. References:  I Thess. 4:18; Psalm 27:14; Joshua 1:9; Deut. 3:28; Joshua 10:25; Deut. 31:6; Romans 15:5-6; Daniel 10:18-19;2 Cor. 5:6-8; 2 Thess. 2:16-17; Acts 4:36; Acts 11:23-24;  Prov. 30:5; John 16:33; 2 Thess. 3:12; Hebrews 10:24-25;...

Let's get practical on this topic of Depression and how the Word equips us during these seasons. References: Daniel 1; Daneil 3:16-18, 24-25; Daniel 2:20-23; John 10:28; Daniel 6:10; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 6:10-18; Colossians 3:1-4; Philippians 2:3-4 Psalm 119:68 You are good and do good; teach me your statutes.   Psalm 37:23-24 The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he d...

It's a tough topic but it's one many women really struggle with. Today Amy looks at our common enemy and the things that bring us and keep us in seasons of depression.   References:  Psalm 143:3-4; Mark 4:3-9, 14-20; Philippians 4:10-13; Romans 8:10-11; Job 42:5; Ephesians 6:12; Psalm 42; I Peter 5:8; John 8:44; John 10:10 Resources: https://theconversation.com/depression-is-prob...

Change can be tough and it can bring out the ugly in us sometimes. Today Amy asks all of us to evaluate our resistance to change and what God's Word says about it. References:  Psalm 139:23-24 (NLT); 2 Corinthians 5:16-17; Isaiah 43:19; Story of Joseph Genesis 37, 39-36; Psalm 61; 2 Corinthians 10:3-6; Ephesians 6:17-18; Psalm 139:2; Romans 9:20-21; Psalm 119:68; Ephesians 1:3-14 Contact:...

Replay from November 17, 2020. Does anyone else wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep? How can we redeem those sleepless minutes or hours? Today Amy looks at the BEST way to spend that time.  References:  I Peter 5:7, Psalm 119:62, Deut. 7:9, I Corinthians 10:13, Psalm 119:68, Nahum 1:7, Mark 10:18; Job 36:5; Deut. 3:24; Psalm 62:7; John 14:27; Phil 4:7; Isaia...

Knowing God is truly our life's pursuit and the study of God is such a blessing. Today Amy gives an update on summer life and then talks about our upcoming fall study with Athey Women: The Name a Study of God. References:  Jeremiah 9:23-24; Psalm 54:4; Psalm 55:22; Psalm 9:10; Proverbs 3:5-6; 2 Peter 3:9; 1 John 1:5; Isaiah 40:28; Acts 16:31; I John 2:4-5; I John 4:16; John 3:16; Romans 5...

Replay from March 30, 2021. Being a mom is work, but the Word encourages us to not grow weary. Amy looks at obedience and our charge as moms to train up our kids to obey parents but ultimately, the Lord.  References:  2 Thessalonians 3:13, Leviticus 10:1-3, 1 Samuel 2:12, 22-25, I Samuel 3:13, Proverbs 22:15, Proverbs 27:22, Proverbs 29:17, Provers 29:15, Hebrews 12:11, Ephesians 5:15-16...

Replay from March 30, 2021. Amy is joined by Nate DeCoste, Director of Youth and Kids ministry at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. They dig into the misconceptions of who Jesus of culture is and who the Jesus of the Bible is with a smidge of apologetics thrown in there too.  References:  I Peter 3:15; Col. 1:15-18; Heb. 1:1-3; John 1:1,14; Is 41-48; Rom. 1:20-23; John 8:1-11; Rom. 8:1 C...

Amy, Debbie and Sharon sat down after the conclusion of the Renewed Conference to cover a recap of the conference sessions and a continuation of the questions from the Q&A session.  References: Isaiah 45; Isaiah 43; Romans 8:1-11; Ephesians 5:16-17 Resources:  - Renewed Conference teachings - Voice of the Martyrs magazine - Alisa Childers #41 Critical Theory and Intersectionality: Wh...