We made it through our study of the book of James. And I hope that after the time we have spent in it, you feel like you have a better understanding of how true faith is truly evident. And why James states plainly that faith without works is dead. Faith in Christ results in a changed life. There are many ways that this change becomes apparent. Today we will review those ways and talk briefly about why it is inevitable that our lives change when in relationship with Christ.Verses: James 1-5, John 7: 5, Matthew 5-7, Luke 6:20-49, John 13:13-17, Luke 6:40Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Resources: ESV Study Bible: Echoes of the Sermon the Mount PDFWorship on the Way Out: Who I Am by Ben FullerLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

As we finish our run through of the book of James, we will see that true faith shows up in prayer and in community. The words pray, prayer or prayed appear 7 times in the final 8 verses of James. That should clue us in to this being a big deal. And while the obvious bulk of the final verses seem to zoom in on prayer, there is also an emphasis placed on the fellowship of believers, on community.Verses: James 5:13-20, 1 John 5:14-15, 1 Kings 18:41-46, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Jude 22-23Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: When We Pray by Tauren WellsLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

This week, we are discussing the first half of James 5.  And to be honest, it is has been a bit of a struggle for me to work through because most of the commentary I read on this portion says that James switches to writing to unbelievers. It is hard for me to wrap my mind around this when the entirety of James is written to believers. Why then would he randomly address unbelievers in this small section? Is he actually addressing unbelievers in this section? Well, let’s find out.You ready? Let’s dig in.Verses: James 5:1-12, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 19:16-22Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: Not Moved by Victor ThompsonResources: Courtney Doctor - SteadfastLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

How many of us have heard the often-used retort “Who are you to judge?” Or “The Bible tells us not to judge.” when in conversation or perhaps argument about sin? It is a well-loved argument often used in an effort to shut down conversations about sin, or to deflect having to take responsibility for our own sin. That statement is pulled from James 4. We’re talking about that and so much more today. You ready? Let’s dig in.Verses: James 4, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 55:8-9Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: Lead Me On by Chandler MooreResources: Hedonism definitionLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

This passage is a God-wink passage for me. I volunteered to speak on this passage at PWOC here in Italy and the day I was scheduled to share was actually election day 2024 in the states. On a day that’s filled with people voting and responding to the results out of their own wisdom, we were studying a passage that reminds us to think, speak, and respond out of Godly wisdom. Though election day has passed and the results are already in, this passage continues to and will always remind  us to think, speak and respond out of Godly wisdom instead of earthly wisdom.Verses: James 3:13-18, James 2:24, James 1:17, Genesis 3:1-6, Matthew 4, Galatians 5:16-26, Romans 15:13 NLT, Matthew 5:43-44 NLT, Leviticus 20:7 NLT, Luke 9:23-25 NLT, 1 Peter 2:9 NLTUnless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out: I Am Yours by NEEDTOBREATHELooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

Psalm 141:3 says: Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; keep watch over the door of my lips!Remember back in chapter 1 verse 26, when James told us “If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless”? And remember how in that episode I said that an unbridled tongue is a dead giveaway of counterfeit faith? Well, today we’re diving deeper into truly evident faith and the tongue. You ready? Let’s dig in.Verses:Psalm 141:3, James 1:26, James 3:12, Isaiah 6:5-7. Acts 2:3-4, Matthew 12:33-37, Romans 6:12-13Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.Worship on the Way Out:I Believe It by Jon ReddickLooking for more ways to connect? Join the podcast over on Instagram@SheDisciplesPodcastLooking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over toYouTube.

Remember back in chapter 1 verse 22, where James wrote: “But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves”? Essentially stating that our works should reflect our faith and if they don’t you may want to reevaluate your faith. This next portion of scripture, James 2:14-26, expands further on that thought. You ready? Let’s dig in. Verses: James 2:14-26, James 1:22, Luke 4:31-34, Genesis 15:6, Joshua 2:8-11, Ephesians 2:8-11, Matthew 5:14-16 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Other Resources: Do Paul and James Disagree On Justification By Faith Alone? - Thomas Schreiner Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Looking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube.

As you know we have been digging into the book of James over the past couple of weeks and in chapter one, james broke down the many ways that saving faith impacts our personal lives. True faith is truly evident in our steadfastness in trials, in the lives that we live by keeping ourselves unstained from the world, and in bridling our tongue. You will notice that throughout James, we will bounce between the way our faith impacts our personal lives and the way we treat others.  In chapter 2 James begins to describe the effect true faith has on the way we treat others. Verses: James 2:1-13, Luke 10, Matthew 25:31-346, Revelation 22:11, Zechariah 3:1-4, Matthew 18:21-35, John 8:1-11 Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Worship on the Way Out: If It Wasn't For Jesus by Benjamin William Hastings Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast

This episode will be a little longer than usual because I already told ya’ll James is a feast and we don’t leave meat on the bone over here! So, listen while you take a nice long walk through your neighborhood, while you drive to the nice Target a couple cities away, or deep clean your kitchen and let’s dig in! Before we jump into the next passage in James, let’s quickly review where we came from. In last week’s episode we explored James 1:1-12. In those first 12 verses we learned that true faith is evident in our submission to God, in our willingness to serve Him. True faith is evident in our steadfast faith in the midst of the trials we face. And true faith is evident in the words that we speak when we confidently ask God for wisdom and when we boast in who our God is regardless of our circumstances. Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Looking for a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast and more? Head on over to YouTube. Verses: James 1:13-27, 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Philippians 2:12-13 (NLT) Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version. Worship on the Way Out: Never Get Used To This by Forrest Frank & JVKE Resources: Thayer's Greek Lexicon - orge

This first episode has kind of turned into a verse-by-verse exposition of James 1:1-12. That was not my intention, but there is just so much meat on the bone and my grandma told me “Don’t never leave no meat on the bone, girl!” Now, she was literally talking about meals, but I believe Grandma’s wisdom applies here. The book of James is a whole feast. You hungry? Let’s dig in! Verses: James 1:1-12, Psalm 34:1 Resources: Courtney Doctor's James Bible Study (p. 12) Lydia Brownback's James Bible Study (p. 22) Looking for more ways to connect?  Join the podcast over on Instagram @SheDisciplesPodcast Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are from the English Standard Version.