Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.23 In this episode we I take some time to present to you who is touted as the Spiritual Masters in the IF:Equip Enjoying Jesus study. It's a long episode. But it's worth educating yourself in what these Christian Mystics teach and why it contradicts the Gospel so we can see the spiritual DANGER they pose. It should make us ask why does Jennie Allen include them in this study?  The Spiritual Masters we will look at: Brother Lawrence Dallas Willard Richard Foster Julian of Norwich Ruth Haley Barton Extra Study: Fighting for the Faith episode on Dallas Willard (critique starts at 1:08:00) -http://podcast.fightingforthefaith.com/fftf/F4F020410.mp3 For the transcript go to ttew.org. Links to original articles can be found in the transcript. May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community Beep Sound from Zapsplat.com

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep. 22 In this episode we look at Mysticism and more specifically Christian Mysticism. The purpose of this episode is to lay the foundation for the next episode where we will look at those IF:Equip quoted in the Enjoying Jesus study as some of the Spiritual Masters who teach on the Spiritual Disciplines. Topics include: What is Mysticism? What is Christian Mysticism? What does Christian Mysticism teach about God's nature, Man's nature, the nature of Sin, and the nature of Salvation? How Christian Mysticism effects the faith and sanctification of a woman. May this episode bless you and bring Glory to God! Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.21 Starting the 4th part of TE's series on Jennie Allen's IF: ministry looking at what is presented as discipleship tools. In this episode we look at an IF:Equip study titled Enjoying Jesus which teaches it's disciples to implement Spiritual Disciplines as the means to draw closer and be intimate with God, and filled with the Holy Spirit. Topics discussed: What are Spiritual Disciplines? What is their purpose? Why do we need them? Do they make us "enjoy Jesus"? What was Jesus' yoke? How are we truly brought near to God? The Sufficiency of Christ May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.20 Today I had the pleasure to talk with Dr. Rhenn Cherry about the use of the Enneagram as a Christian tool. Topics Discussed: His book Enneagram Theology: Is it Christian? The McCord's teachings on the Enneagram from their books The gospel according to the McCord's and what is missing Their connection to Richard Rohr What is the appeal of tools like the Enneagram Should women use it for Christian discipleship? Please see these other resources to help you discern the theology and historical roots of this "Christian" tool: Enneagram Theology: Is it Christian? by Dr. Rhenn Cherry Truth in Love Episodes: Considering Personality Typologies: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/considering-personality-typologies/ The Origins of the Enneagram https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/the-origins-of-the-enneagram/ Thinking Biblically About the Enneagram: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/thinking-biblically-about-the-enneagram/ Assessing Christian Use of the Enneagram: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/assessing-christian-use-of-the-enneagram/ The Enneagram Online Conference by Midwest Christian Outreach- YouTube playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abvAXj1w04M&list=PLJdelscNsYMszejqyagXL75tSgz-pcX7X Christian Answers for the New Age Article on the Enneagram: http://www.christiananswersforthenewage.org/Articles_Enneagram.html   May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.19 Starting the 4th part of TE's critique of the IF: women's ministry where we will look at a tool promoted at the 2019 IF:Lead Conference- the Enneagram. Beth McCord, Chief Executive Officer of YourEnneagramCoach.com gives a presentation to the ladies explaining the importance and purpose of using the Enneagram to "be the person [they] always wanted to be" and assist them to lead/disciple others. Topics in Episode: What is the "Gospel-centered" Enneagram? What is its purpose according to Beth McCord? Should the Enneagram be our flashlight, exposing where we go wrong? Do we need the Enneagram to lead and disciple other women? May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.18 In this Titus 2 Time episode I bring in a co-host, Amy Russo from Grace & Peace Radio, to continue our talk about the book Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley. Topics Discussed: The Golden Age of Domesticity The effects of the Industrial Revolution on the home The change from the home contributing to the economy to the home becoming a place of consumption and this effect on women's roles in society and the church The Sexual Revolution and the Raunch Culture Feminism's attack on Motherhood and children The home as an extension of church life May this episode bless you and bring Glory to God! Resources: Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.17 In this Titus 2 Time episode I bring in a co-host, Amy Russo from Grace & Peace Radio, to talk about the book Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley. Topics discussed: The women behind feminism First, Second, and Third wave feminism The hypocrisy within the movement Submission and the Gospel May this episode bless you and bring glory to God! Resources:  Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley Other Resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped  S.2 Extra Episode While I study and work on Part 4 of TE's IF: critique, I thought I'd share with you a workshop I presented at a Home Education Conference held at Victory Bible Church in Hammonton, NJ. This is the 2nd of two workshops I presented. To listen to the first workshop titled: Thinking Biblically About Education click here. I hope you enjoy as we look at wisdom, how to teach our children wisdom and Who is our wisdom! May it bless you and bring glory to God! Other resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

Thoroughly Equipped S.2 Ep.15 Taking a short break before we dive into the 4th part of T.E.'s series evaluating Jennie Allen's IF: ministry. During the break I thought I'd share with you a workshop I presented at Victory Bible Church's Home Education Conference early on in August. In this workshop I look at some of the main philosophies behind our current system of education, discuss God's calling to parents to train up their children, his hand in our vocation as parents, and the vocation that God has called our children to in his providence. Topics include: The 7 main educational philosophies that direct the world's idea of education Why do we need to think biblically about education? Looking at 2 lost doctrines that will help us think biblically about education The Doctrine of Vocation The Doctrine of Providence What does the doctrine of Vocation and the doctrine of Providence have to do with Education? May this episode bless you and glorify God! Other great resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community

S.2 Ep. 14 Thoroughly Equipped A "2 Opposing Doctrines" episode with special guest Andrew Rappaport from Striving For Eternity. We discuss hermeneutic, the science of interpretation. Topics discussed: What is Hermeneutics? Why is it important? Why should we study the Bible? Study of bible vs reading the bible as devotions, what’s the difference? What are the typical ways people misinterpret the Bible? How does one rightly handle the Bible? Why is context so important? What are the different types of context? What are the different types of literature? Why should women make an effort to learn hermeneutics? How does knowing hermeneutics help God’s women learn discernment? Hope this episode blesses you and brings glory to God! For the transcript or to email me go to: The Thoroughly Equipped Woman Other resources: Striving for Eternity Christian Podcast Community