Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer

Latest Episodes:

087 | Panel Discussion from the 2022 Verity Conference Nov 09, 2022

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This week's episode is the audio from the Verity Conference 2022 Q/A Panel with Phylicia Masonheimer, Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez, and Jeremy Jenkins. Next year's conference will be in October 2022 in Petoskey, Michigan! Recordings of the full conference will be available for sale on phyliciamasonheimer.com.

086 | The Ultimate Church History Book List Nov 02, 2022

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At long last Phylicia compiled ALL her favorite church history books into a massive book list - for adults and kids! From Butler's Lives of the Saints to Foxes Book of Martyrs and everything in between, you'll find a book that fits your Christian history interests and reading style. Links to books will be in shownotes soon!

085 | Why We Need to Pray (and How to Do It!) Oct 26, 2022

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In this episode, we look at what Scripture says about prayer, why it is essential to Christian life, and how to begin cultivating a persevering practice of prayer.

084 | How to Walk by the Spirit Oct 19, 2022

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Galatians 5 tells us to walk by the Spirit - but what does that look like practically? And why do we need to do it? This episode is a quick dive into pneumatology and why the Christian life is absolutely dependent on our relationship to the Spirit and His work.

083 | What I Read This Year Oct 12, 2022

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Who doesn't love a good book recommendation?? In this episode Phy shares the highlights of her book list from 2022, including theology, nonfiction and fiction reads. Theological Books If You Will Ask St. Thomas Aquinas Warefare Prayer The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way / No Little People Faith in the Wilderness Other Non-Fiction Teach from Rest The Temperament God Gave Your Kids WayMaker The Brave Learner A Needle in the Hand of God Fiction Pride and Predjudice

082 | Discerning Theology in Worship Music Oct 05, 2022

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How do we know if what we're singing to God is truthful and good? In this episode, Phy explains the regulative v. normative principle of worship and breaks down four popular hymns/worship songs, comparing them to Scripture.

081 | Discerning Halloween Sep 28, 2022

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Every fall the posts and hot takes are flying: Should Christians celebrate Halloween?

In this episode, Phy breaks down the history of Samhain and All Hallowed's Eve, then discusses how to discern the celebration of this holiday and the options of imitation, abstention, or redemption. She also discusses magic in books and movies.

080 | Five Christian Creeds Sep 22, 2022

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The early church fought to defend the core doctrines of Christianity, and one of the ways they did this was through the creeds!These statements of faith have been handed down over centuries.

Learn how these creeds impact us and what we can learn from the early church.

079 | How to Hear God's Voice Sep 14, 2022

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In this episode we look at how Scripture describes God's voice and how to hear Him in prayer. We discuss the Spirit's role in speaking, how to check a voice against God's word, and how God's nearness invites us to listen.

078 | My Favorite Children's Books & Bibles Aug 31, 2022

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Who doesn't love a book recommendation? A new monthly episode of book recs is coming to Verity and we're starting with children's faith based books and bibles! Phy shares her top seven books for discipling her own kids, ages 2, 5, and 7.

--Books--

The Jesus Storybook Bible

The Spirit of God Illustrated Bible

The Biggest Story

Seek and Find: Old Testament Bible Stories

Bible Infographics for Kids

Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer