The Bible Never Said That

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Episode 33: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” Nov 17, 2021

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Today we’re kicking off our Christmas series – “The Bible Never Said That… Even if Christmas Songs Do”
Notes:
Songs Referenced: Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie
Books Referenced: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Verses Referenced: Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 44:6, Psalm 139, Romans 1:25, 2 Peter 1:6, 1 Timothy 4:7-10, Matthew 6:4, Acts 7, Hebrews 11, Galatians 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 14:10-14, 1 Corinthians 10:23-31
Articles Referenced:
Who is Santa, and What Does He Have to do with Christmas? By Angie Mosteller: https://bit.ly/3Dm30hE
The Real Santa by Sarah Phillips: https://bit.ly/3cltpAw
12 Principles on How to Disagree with Other Christians by Andrew David Naselli and J. D. Crowley: https://www.9marks.org/article/romans-14/
On Disputable Matters by D.A. Carson: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/on-disputable-matters/
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Episode 32: Love Means Never Having to Say You're Sorry Nov 03, 2021

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**Chara is going to do a special holiday miniseries! Send Chara a message on her site or on Facebook with the Christmas sayings and songs that have no real basis in Scripture!**
You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | Twitter
Today, though, we’re talking about love. How would you fill in this blank: “Love means ______”?
Verses referenced: 1 Corinthians 13, John 15:13, Matthew 5:22-24, Psalm 38:18, Luke 17:3-4, 1 John 4:4-8
Movie referenced: Love Story
Articles referenced:
I Confess (It's Easy to Neglect) by Dustin Crowe
'Love Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry:' What Does The 'Love Story' Line Mean? By Groovy History
https://groovyhistory.com/love-means-never-having-to-say-youre-sorry
Songs referenced: How He Loves Us by John Mark McMillan
What Is Love by Haddaway
I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner
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Episode 31: “It's Easier to Ask for Forgiveness than Ask for Permission” Oct 20, 2021

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In this episode, we look at the life of King Saul and how his plan to ask for forgiveness and not for permission backfired on him. Chara also unpacks why we cheapen forgiveness when we look at it as anything other than costly.
Articles Referenced:
Wikiquote: Grace Hopper
Want to Succeed in Life? Ask for Forgiveness, Not Permission
Verses Referenced: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 2 Chronicles 25: 16-21; 1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-2, 11-14, 23; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 4:32
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Episode 30: “Money Is the Root of All Evil” (with Peter Braunworth) Oct 06, 2021

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In this episode, Chara and Peter discuss why so many of us take 1 Timothy 6:10 out of context and grab onto it as truth.
What they cover:
1. What the text actually says, and how God wants us to view money.
2. Why we make an idol out of money (security, influence, status)
3. Why we matter apart from our money
4. How to think about poverty
5. God’s call for us to care for our families through financial means
6. The poverty and prosperity gospels, and why they’re both wrong
7. What success actually looks like for a Christian
Verses referenced: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Proverbs 18:11, 1 Timothy 5:8, Psalm 1,
Books referenced: Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller
Peter Braunworth's Podcast: On the Rock
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Episode 29: “The Kids Always Come First” (with Joe Donahue) Sep 22, 2021

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When children are put first, it becomes not only unhealthy but devastating. If the aim of life fails short of what is pleasing to God most of all (to glorify him and worship him above all things) we are building our lives on shifting sands.
What we discussed:
1.How does your day begin? Are you willing to start your day with Christ?
2.If the kids’ schedules start to overshadow the things that would lead to spiritual health for your family, that is a good indicator that you’re drifting from Christ’s priorities for our lives.
Verses Referenced:
Matthew 6:33, Psalm 127:3, Matthew 7:24-27, Genesis 37-50, Luke 15:11-32,
Resources Mentioned:
Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Parenting by Paul Tripp
Movie referenced: King Richard
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Episode 28: "If People are Sick or Suffering, They Must Have Hidden Sin" (with Laura Chica) Sep 08, 2021

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Too many people in the church carry falsehood: if people are sick or suffering, they must have hidden sin.”
The worldly version of this is: “If you are suffering, you must have done something to deserve it.”
The Bible never says this. Today, Chara’s friend and mentor Laura Chica sits down and unpacks why we believe this and what the Bible really says about our sickness and sufferings.
Notes:
Scriptures Referenced: John 9, Job, Galatians 6:7-9, Proverbs 16:25, 1 John 1:9,
Laura Chica’s Website: Restored
Laura’s book: Journey: A Path to Biblical Change
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Episode 27: "The Homeless Are Lazy and Addicted" (with Matt Maceira) Aug 18, 2021

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Today I'm talking with Matt Maceira, founder of an international street ministry called Be Bold Street Ministries.
Be Bold is on the streets 7 days a week in Salem, Oregon. They serve and share the love of Christ with all people from all walks of life.
Matt lived on the street for many years and wanted to address the saying, "Homeless people are lazy or addicted." In this episode, we correct this false notion.
Notes:
Verses: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Galatians 6:1-2 , James 3:17, Luke 9:57, Galatians 4:4, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Peter 3:9
Follow Matt:
Website: Be Bold Street Ministries
Facebook Page: Be Bold Ministry
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Episode 26: “Man Up” (with Matt MacCollin) Jul 28, 2021

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Here is Part 1 of Chara's interview with Matt – be sure to check it out!
What we talk about this week:
1. Why “man up” is a popular idea, but why it’s not theologically sound.
2. The difference between toxic masculinity and masculinity that Jesus modeled for men.
3. Instead of telling men to “man up” – here’s a better encouragement.
Notes:
Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 8, Luke 9, Luke 4
Follow Matt:
The Most Excellent Way Website
Most Excellent Way Facebook Page
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Episode 25: Fake It Til You Make It (with Matt MacCollin) Jul 14, 2021

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When I heard Matt MacCollin speak on breaking free of addiction, I knew that you needed to hear what he had to say.
What we talked about:
1. Why Matt uses to word “victory” rather than “recovery”
2. Why “fake it ‘til you make it” leaves us destitute
3. Why the book of James was so helpful for Matt during his trials
4. Why “fake it ‘til you make it” is popular, but also harmful
Verses Referenced:
Philippians 1:6, James 1, Luke 23:34, Galatians 5, Galatians 2:20-21, Hebrews 4:12-16, John 14, Isaiah 55
Follow Matt:
The Most Excellent Way Website
Most Excellent Way Facebook Page
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Episode 24: Half-Truth - “The More You Give, The More You Get” Jun 30, 2021

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Today, we’re wrapping up our first half-truth series. If you know your bible, you know the bible says that we reap what we sow. But we need to be able to discern between true, anchored hope, and false hope.
We should give; we are absolutely called to be generous. But when we give, we need to check our hearts. Are we giving to be seen? Or are we giving as an act of sacrificial worship to our King?
Verses Referenced: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Genesis 12:2; Luke 21:1-4; Zechariah 8:13; Luke 12:48; Acts 20:35; Philippians 4:12-13; Acts 20:35; Revelation 22:17
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Articles Referenced:
Benny Hinn Is My Uncle, but Prosperity Preaching Isn't for Me by Costi Hinn
Did Paul Teach the Prosperity Gospel? by Sam Storms
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