Treading Faith

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the importance of choosing and using wise words (Proverbs 10:31-32/15:3/15:23/15:30-31/16:24/17:22/25:11-12 and 27:5-6). Through these Proverbs, we are taught the importance of being mindful of our words and to speak life and wisdom to others through (1) wise counsel, (2) correction (3) encouragement, (4) teaching/comforting and (5) humor/joy....

Yemi and Philia discuss the consequences of not controlling your tongue (Proverbs 6:16-19; 15:2; 15:7). In Part 1 of the Wise Words, we cover five destructive ways we are advised to avoid with our use of words: (1) deceitful flattery, (2) gossip, (3) nonconstructive arguments, (4) boasting and (5) verbosity. "A fool's mouth is his ruin, And his lips are the snare of his soul" Proverbs 18:7.

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the importance of wise counsel (Proverbs 12:20/ 12:25/ 14:13-14/ 16:5/ 16:23-24/ 18:12/ 19:3 and 20:5). Through these Proverbs, we are taught the importance of wise counsel and how to discern sound wisdom. We learn that not only is it important to have a circle we seek counsel from others, but it is important to discern those who are not giving...

Yemi and Philia discuss the wisdom of learning and internalizing God's word. (Proverbs 4:4/ 6:20-23/ 7:2-3/ and 22:17-18)We learn to have faith in: Receiving the Word, Understand the Word, Trusting the Word and obeying the word.

Yemi and Philia discuss the importance of guarding your heart and walking with wisdom (Proverbs 4:20-27). The Lord wants us to guard our hearts by filtering our emotions, desires, thoughts, and responses through His Word. He is the watchman that protects our souls and our defense is The Sword of Scripture.

Yemi and Philia discuss the concept of Unlocking Wisdom through the lens of Proverbs Chapter 3, verses 1-6 which talks about having the Wisdom to Trust God in and with everything. "Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." God wants us to put our wholehearted trust in him, and relinquish...

Yemi and Philia discuss Proverbs 2, the value of wisdom, which inspires us to pursue God's wisdom through these four disciplines: The discipline of the written Word of God. The discipline of inner desire. The discipline of prevailing prayer. The discipline of daily consistency. If we truly see the value in wisdom we ought to pursue it earnestly and diligently. God desires us to seek wisdom and God...

Yemi and Philia begin the new season of Unlocking Wisdom by discussing King Solomon's choice for wisdom (1 Kings 3:5-14) and Proverbs chapter 1. God gives knowledge and wisdom to those who freely seek it and those who reject it are also rejected when they suffer the consequences of their foolish ways. A life of peace or a life of misery? I think it's an easy choice. I would choose wisdom every tim...

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia usher in Season 3 of Treading Faith by offering prayers for wisdom.  If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart, lean not on your own understanding, but in all thine ways; submit to HIM and HE will make your paths st...

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the 21 Days Closer to God Fast and reflect on their revelations and challenges. The fast was designed to make ourselves a living sacrifice to God and dedicate time to him. Over the three weeks, the TF Fasting Fam focused on hearing the voice of God, obeying the voice of God and trusting the voice of God. We pray this fast journey was as transformati...

In this third and final week of the fast, Yemi and Philia discuss this week's theme, Obeying God's Voice. The reading is from Judges chapters 6 and 7.  We take a look into the story of Gideon and his reluctant obedience. We learn that obedience to God is required to unlock God's plan and blessings for us and that obedience requires faith. God's plans and purposes for our lives is beyond...

Yemi and Philia discuss the second week of the fast and this week's theme, Trusting God's Voice. The reading is from Acts 9:10-18. This story sheds light on what it looks like to trust God, even when you're fearful, doubtful, questioning. Saul had an encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus which left him blind. He was instructed to go into town and wait. God also spoke to Ananias at the same...

Yemi and Philia discuss their first few days of the fast and this week's theme, Hearing God's Voice. The reading is from 1 Samuel 3:1-18. Our lessons from this reading and the fast so far are: (1) recognizing God's voice may require tuning out all the noise of the world, (2) being in a community of believers may help you understand or bring confirmation that God is speaking to you, and (3) God wil...

Yemi and Philia are excited to announce our first Treading Faith group fast and we are hoping that you will join us on this 21 Days Closer to God Fast starting Sunday, May 7, 2023 through Sunday, May 28, 2023. This podcast episode introduces the purpose and peramiters of this fast. Our goals of this fast is to lean to hear God's voice by removing temptations/distractions and dedicating ourselves a...

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia wrap up the season of miracles by discussing their favorite miracles: 1. The Miracle of healing a man at the pool of Bethesda 2. The Miracle of healing a woman with internal bleeding 3. The Miracle of cursing a Fig Tree 4. The Miracle of healing the Canaanite woman's daughter These miracles further show the power o Jesus Christ and his grace and mercy.

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he restored a man's severed ear (Luke 23:39-54). In this miracle story, we see Jesus' last moments before he is taken to endure his trial on the way to the crucifixion. Jesus is fervently praying and asking his disciples to keep praying. Despite his warning to pray against temptation, in the commotion of his capture,...

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the miracle Jesus performed when her cursed the withering fig tree that bore no fruit (Mark 11:12-14 and 20-25). On his way to the cross Jesus gave a short lesson to his disciples. We are all created to bear fruit. God has given us gifts, talents and ability. Although it may take time to produce results (everything in its season) we are expected to...

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he healed the blind and lame in the temple courts (Matthew 21:12-17). In this miracle story, we see Jesus enter the house of God, become angry with what he sees and then flipping the money changing tables before healing those brought to him. Even in his rebuke of the people disrespecting the house of the Lord, he sti...

In this Podcast Episode, Philia and Yemi discuss the Miracle of Jesus Healing 10 Men from Leprosy ( Luke 17:11-19.) “On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers, who stood at a distance and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yoursel...

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he brought Lazarus back to life (John 11:1-44). In this miracle story, Jesus, upon hearing of the news of the extreme sickness of his friend, waits a few days before going to his aide. During the time Jesus waited, his friend, Lazarus, died. Although Jesus could have healed Lazarus while he was sick and alive, he wai...

On this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he healed a man with dropsy (Luke 14:1-6). In this miracle story, Jesus is invited to a feast on the sabbath and seated across from a man suffering from extreme swelling (dropsy/edema). Because Jesus is Jesus, he desires to heal the man but knowing he was being watched and that this is perhaps a set up he poses a rhe...

In this podcast episode, Yemi and Philia discuss the Miracle of Jesus healing a woman who was unable to stand upright ( Luke 13:10-17.) In this miracle story, Jesus has compassion for a woman who is hunched over and unable to stand upright so he heals her on the sabbath in the temple. Again Jesus is confronted by the Pharisees about "working" on the sabbath and Jesus then challenges his opponents...

On this podcast episode, we discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he healed a man born blind in Jerusalem. (John 9:1-41). “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be displayed in him. We must...

On this podcast episode, we discuss the miracle Jesus performed when he produced a fish with the temple coin tax in its mouth (Matthew 17:24-27). In this miracle story, we see Peter fall into a trap that would hold Jesus accountable to pay a temple tax. Peter told the collectors that Jesus is responsible to pay for the tax without first confirming with Jesus. Although Jesus told Peter after the fa...

On this podcast episode, we discuss the miracle Jesus performed by healing the demon possessed boy (Mark 9:14-29).” And Jesus said to him, “‘If you can’! All things are possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” And when Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, he rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, “You mute an...