So We Speak

This week Laura Leigh Turner talks about saying yes to God, debuting on Broadway, walking through having the show canceled due to Covid, learning to trust God in every season, and looking for opportunities to build community and share the gospel along the way. Laura Leigh made her Broadway debut as Karen Smith in Mean Girls in 2020. She leads a women’s Bible study each week called Rise Collective...

In this week's podcast, we're talking to Ben Williams about his new book The Faith of John's Gospel published by So We Speak. This book is both an overview of the essentials of the faith and a study of the Gospel of John. Get your copy today !    Watch the podcast on our Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/-IwmfEYx9ds

Zach and Chelsea tell their stories about finding Christ, sobriety, and each other and turning their messes into ministries through Hope Is Alive.

This week we're answering questions from listeners: How can pastors be held accountable when they don't know everyone in the church? (1:10) Should the story of the woman caught in adultery be in the Bible? (18:00) How should Christians engage in politics and legislation? (33:55) What books do you recommend for learning more about theology? (47:40) What books are you reading that you recommend? (54...

It's time for one of our favorite episodes of the year - the best books of 2020. We recommend our overall favorites, Christian books (11:48), fiction (20:00), history (25:00), niche and nerdy favorites (38:05), and what we're looking forward to in 2021 (52:00).  Let us know what books you enjoyed in 2020!

Last week the Supreme Court granted an injunction against lockdown restrictions in New York. What does this ruling tell us about religious liberty and how to practice our faith during the coronavirus? Should churches stay open? Even more importantly, who gets to decide? In this episode, we talk about the ruling, the various opinions, and broader religious liberty trends in the country.    " Equal...

In this episode, we're answering questions that have come in this month. We tackle the texts dealing with homosexuality in the New Testament, a question about the Christian principles in the founding, an interesting fact about David and Jonathan, and the doctrine of predestination.    For future episodes submit questions to info@sowespeak.com

Judges reveals the dark side of humanity without God. When the Israelites settle in the promised land, they go after other gods, but God raises up judges to deliver them. We discuss the "judges cycle" and what it shows us about human nature, the faithfulness of God, and the way he uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes. 

"Give us eyes to see your work in the world and the courage to do it."

In this episode we're discussion the issues and candidates in the 2020 election, different approaches to voting, and Christians' role in American politics. We'll even make a few predictions at the end.    Here are some of the articles we mention in the episode: The Mohler Option - https://albertmohler.com/2020/10/26/christians-conscience-and-the-looming-2020-election The Piper Option - https://www...

This week we pick up with the second half of the conversation with Zach and Chelsea about finding freedom and sobriety in Christ. Chelsea tells her story and we talk about breaking generational trends and allowing the gospel to create a new future.

Christ came to set us free, and Zach and Chelsea know that firsthand. This week and next, we talk about being set free from addiction, breaking generational chains, and watching God write a new story. 

Nehemiah is one of the most relatable characters in the Bible, and one of the best leaders. This story continues the book of Ezra as the people of God return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls. In this episode we discuss the book of Nehemiah and the lessons we can take from his life and leadership. 

In this episode, we talk about the Netflix movie "Cuties," what it reveals about our culture, and how Christians can talk about God's plan for sexuality.    Ryan Smith is a pastor at Eagle Heights Baptist Church in Stillwater, OK and founded Trust the Circle a ministry devoted to trusting God's design for sexuality. Follow them on Twitter , Facebook , or Instagram .

Ezra is one of the last characters we meet in the Old Testament and one of the most faithful. After Cyrus allows the Jews to go back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple, Ezra brings a second wave of Levites and calls the people to repentance. He's an example to preachers, teachers, and everyone who's faithfully following God and in the end, he leads an incredible revival among the people of God.

1 & 2 Kings tells the story of the fall of Israel and Judah from the heights of the reign of Solomon and the dedication of the temple to the destruction of the temple and the exile. Unlike the end of 2 Samuel which spells doom for Israel, 2 Kings ends with a glimmer of hope and a preview of resurrection.

In the Hebrew Bible, 1 & 2 Samuel and 1 & 2 Kings are one section, telling the story of the Kings of Israel from the time of the judges through the exile. In this episode, we talk about how to read biblical narratives and discuss the stories of Samuel, Saul, and David. 

This week we're answering questions from listeners: How can pastors be held accountable when they don't know everyone in the church? (1:10) Should the story of the woman caught in adultery be in the Bible? (18:00) How should Christians engage in politics and legislation? (33:55) What books do you recommend for learning more about theology? (47:40) What books are you reading that you recommend? (54...

Haggai is one of those rare prophets who saw his words come true in his own lifetime. He prophesied after the exile in a situation a lot like ours. In this episode, we discuss Haggai's prophesies and his relevance for today.

2 Peter is the apostle Peter's last letter and his last reminder to the churches in Asia. Although they were likely facing physical persecution, Peter reminds them of something even more important. His final letter reminds us of the threat of false teaching, the importance of holiness, and the astonishing gifts we have been given in Christ.

The book of Proverbs is a compendium of wisdom begun by Solomon and finished by the men of Judah during Hezekiah's reign. How should Christians read this book? Proverbs paints a picture of the world in the kingdom of God and our role in it.    Article: " The Gospel in Work Clothes: How to Read the Book of Proverbs "

The book of Jonah can easily be relegated as a children's story - or a parable with a moral at the end - but when we revisit the text, Jonah is full of application. Why was Jonah determined not to go to Nineveh? Why does the story end with a question? In this episode we talk through the message of the story and the meaning for today.

Philemon is one of the shortest letters in the New Testament and one of the most important. It's often studied as a letter about slavery, but there is so much more in what Paul has to say to Philemon and Onesimus. What is reconciliation? How can we be peacemakers in the world? Paul presents a vision for reconciliation and peace rooted in the cross.

2 Corinthians may be the most personal of Paul's letters. In it he's defending his apostleship, answering questions, and pleading with the church to continue in the gospel. In this episode, we discuss the background and outline of the letter along with the application for today. 

What's it like to do missions in China? What are house churches like? How is the church growing and thriving? In this episode, two missionaries with Cru working in China talk about their stories, the people they get to serve, the culture they love, and the work of the church.  If you'd like to support the ministry this couple is doing in China, click here . If you'd like to support their East Asia...