Melissa Lex

Thoroughly Equipped

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Have you ever thought about the Popular Evangelical Women’s Ministry in America today? Do you read books by female ministers, attend their "bible" studies, and sold-out conferences? Do you ever wonder if these produce the maturity they claim to encourage? Perhaps you have spent hours reading books and attending conferences and feel no more mature in your Christian walk than you did 5, 10, or even 20 years ago? Or maybe you're a discerning woman who understands that there is something wrong but can’t put your finger on it or articulate why there seems to be a problem. Thoroughly Equipped is a p...

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Melissa Lex

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The Opposing Jesus’: Christological Heresies vs the Christ of Scripture 20.10.2021 36:39

Thoroughly Equipped- Episode 23 WHO is Jesus? Do we need to get Him right? Are there certain teachings that one must believe about Jesus? Topics discussed: Was Jesus God? Why does this matter? Was Jesus human? Why does this matter? Was Jesus sinless? Why does this matter? Did Jesus die? Why does this matter? Did Jesus rise from the dead? Why does this matter? What is heresy? Why getting Jesus righ...

Ep.22- Let’s Talk About “Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence”, the Story Behind the Devotions 11.10.2021 36:41

What is the story behind to immensely popular devotion book "Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence"? Sarah Young describes her heart conversion and the experiences she had with "God's Presence" in the Introduction to Jesus Calling. We can glean from this introduction in her 2004 edition, how Mrs. Young produced them, why she published them, and what she believes about Scripture through thi...

Ep.21- Let’s Talk About Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling for Teens: 50 Devotions to Grow Your Faith” pt.3 04.10.2021 46:09

The last episode on this book critiques and we cover topics/questions such as: Does God keep a record/score of ALL our doings? Did Jesus give up Heaven for us? Is Christ IN His creation such as in the hug of a parent, in the smile of a friend, or in the beauty of a sunset or majesty of the mountains? What does Scripture mean that we are in Christ? If faith believing in the things we hope and drea...

Ep.20- Let’s Talk About Sarah Young’s “Jesus Calling for Teens: 50 Devotions to Grow Your Faith” pt.2 27.09.2021 40:42

Continuing our critique, we begin to look at the devotions where Sarah Young's Jesus make claim that contradict Scripture. Topics discussed in this episode: Did Jesus dies so our teen can live an adventurous life? Do our teens need to give control to Jesus? What kind of life does Jesus want for our teens? What does it look like for our teens to call Jesus Lord? Does Jesus want us to judge ourselve...

Ep.19- Let’s Talk About Sarah Young’s Devotional “Jesus Calling for Teens: 50 Devotions to Grow Your Faith” pt.1 20.09.2021 37:25

Sarah Young hopes that by these devotions our teens are moved to trust Jesus more. But will they do this? What kind of teachings is Sarah Young's Jesus giving in them and do our teens even need this devotional to bring them closer to Jesus? Let's talk about it and compare it to Scripture. Topics that come up: What suffering and trials can produce in our teens. God's Sovereignty and Providence. Id...

Ep. 18- Titus 2 Time: Why Doctrine DOES Matter. pt 1 13.09.2021 35:45

What is Doctrine? Does it matter? If it does...why does it matter? Is doctrine merely a focus on what we should be taught or does it DO something? Let's find out. May you be blessed by this episode and may God be glorified! Episode links: Let's Talk about Lysa Turkeurst's Book "Is God Speaking to Me: How to Discern God's Voice and Direction" pt. 1: https://anchor.fm/thoroughlyequipped/episodes/Ep-...

Ep 17- Two Opposing Doctrine: Man’s Wisdom of Psychology vs God’s Wisdom in Scripture Pt.2 30.08.2021 35:46

To finish up our discussion on Psychology vs God's Wisdom we look at unregenerate man's wisdom vs the sufficiency of Scripture to lead us into right living, where man's psychological observations conflict with Scripture, what walking in the Spirit looks like in a Christian especially in regards to the thoughts and minds of a Christians, how Scripture brings one into Spiritual maturity and whether...

Ep 16- Two Opposing Doctrines: Man’s Wisdom of Positive Psychology vs God’s Wisdom in Scripture Pt.1 23.08.2021 42:54

We just finished up 3 part critique on Jennie Allen's "Get Out of Your Head: A Study in Philippians" which mixes certain Psychological techniques with Scripture. I wanted to take time to actually look at these Positive Psychological techniques and ask "What is Positive Psychology and what are these techniques she has us do in her projects"? How might it contrast with Scripture and then ask if we e...

Ep.15- Let’s look at Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head: A Study in Philippians” part 3 16.08.2021 39:07

Jennie has identified "spiraling thoughts" and that we should "make a switch" in Sessions 1 & 2. Then she gave us "weapons" to fight the battle of or minds in Session 3 & 4. Now she gives us a "new way to live" and instructs us into having the "mind of Christ" in Sessions 5 & 6. So let's discuss...enjoy!

Ep.14- Let’s look at Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head: A Study in Philippians” part 2 09.08.2021 46:20

Now that Jennie has enlightened us about the spirals of our thoughts and the enemies of our minds, she will give us 6 weapons to fight them. Does Scripture have anything to say about spiritual enemies and weapons to fight them? Let's find out!

Ep.13- Let’s look at Jennie Allen’s “Get Out of Your Head: A Study in Philippians” part 1 02.08.2021 28:04

Are you stuck in your head? What does it mean to be stuck in your head, and if you are, how do you get out? And...if you are stuck in your head, what does Paul's letter to the Philippians have to say about it? Let's find out.... oh, yeah, and compare it to Scripture.

Ep.12- Titus 2 Time: Reflecting God’s Attributes in Our Homes 26.07.2021 31:34

Taking some time to think about God and His attributes and how we might display His glory in our homes when we share and reflect them. May today's episode bless you and bring God glory! Enjoy

Ep.11- Two Opposing Doctrines: Purpose-Driven/Dream Doctrine vs Good Works and Our Vocations 12.07.2021 52:29

I take the time to compare 2 teachings- The teachings that we were created to accomplish a purpose or dream verses the teachings that we were created in Christ Jesus for good works prepared beforehand that we should walk in. We also tackle: What are good works? What makes a work good? What is the doctrine of vocation? And what are some of the issues with the purpose-driven/dream doctrines? To read...

Ep.10- Let’s Talk about Holley Gerth’s “You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You” part 4 05.07.2021 43:26

The final chapter's are looked at and compared to Scripture. We take some time to look at encouragement verses flattery, the "Promised Land" of our dreams and accomplishments verses the Promised Land of Scripture, and what being faithful to God look like. Chris Rosebrough with Fighting for the Faith on Pirate Christian Radio: Rick Warren sermon critique begins @ 23:01 http://www.piratechristian.co...

Ep.9- Let’s talk about Holley Gerth’s “You’re Made for a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You” part 3. 28.06.2021 37:10

In this part of the series, we go into chapters 6, 7, & 8, where Holley gives disclaimers, advice for when things go wrong, and how to stop ourselves from sabotaging our God-Sized dreams. Fighting for the Faith episode "For the Students of Liberty University": http://www.piratechristian.com/fightingforthefaith/2015/10/for-the-students-of-liberty-university?rq=For%20the%20students%20of%20liberty%2...

Ep.8- Let’s Talk About Holley Gerth’s “You’re Made For a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You.”-part 2 21.06.2021 30:46

What comes next for those called to a God-sized dream? How do we overcome fear that keeps us from accomplishing said dream? In this episode I will go into chapters 4 & 5 of Holley's book comparing her claims to Scripture hoping to answer these questions. Enjoy!

Ep.7- Let’s Talk About Holley Gerth’s “You’re Made For a God-Sized Dream: Opening the Door to All God Has for You.”-part 1 14.06.2021 37:53

Were you made for a God-sized dream? What does Scripture say you were made for? In this episode I will go into chapters 1-3 of Holley's book comparing her claims to Scripture hoping to answer these questions. Enjoy!

Ep. 6- Two Opposing Doctrines: Sola Scripture vs Discerning God’s Voice 31.05.2021 20:11

What is the teaching of Sola Scriptura? What does Sola Scriptura have to do with discerning God's voice? What are the implications of Sola Scriptura for the Christian woman today?

Ep. 5- Let’s Talk About Lysa Turkeurst’s Book “Is God Speaking to Me? How to Discern God’s Voice and Direction” Chpt.3 26.05.2021 25:45

My take on the final chapter of this little booklet on how to discern God's voice. Enjoy!

Ep. 4- Let’s Talk About Lysa Turkeurst’s Book “Is God Speaking to Me? How to Discern God’s Voice and Direction.” Chpt 2. 17.05.2021 24:16

Part 2 of our 3 part look into this book. Chapter 2 is titled; "Hearing God's Voice; God Wants us to Live in Expectation of Him". Let's compare Chapter 2 to Scripture.

Ep. 3- Let’s Talk About Lysa Turkeurst’s Book “Is God Speaking to Me? How to Discern God’s Voice and Direction.” Chpt 1. 10.05.2021 17:18

This booklet is only 3 chapters long and was taken from her book "What Happens When Women Say Yes to God". Let's compare Chapter 1 to Scripture.

Ep.2- Titus 2 Time: Homemaking and the Doctrine of Vocation 02.05.2021 20:18

What is the doctrine of vocation and what does it have to do with Homemaking?

Ep. 1- Our Popular American Evangelical Women’s Ministry: Is it failing Christian Women? 17.04.2021 24:29

My 2 cents on the failures of the Evangelical Women's Ministry of today.

The purpose for Thoroughly Equipped 30.03.2021 4:03

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