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Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Help! I read something in the Bible that just doesn't seem right! {Wisdom For Faithful Reading 07}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-12-1215 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics and the Pursuit of Emotional HealthIn this episode we take a break from our Wisdom for Faithful Reading series and Aprile shares some thoughts about the connection between interpreting the Bible well and emotional health. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-11-1408 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: On Reading Instinctively and Literally {Wisdom for Faithful Reading 06}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-11-0714 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: The Bible Was Written FOR Us Not TO Us {Wisdom for Faithful Reading 05}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-11-0113 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: A Passage Can't Mean What It Never Meant {Wisdom for Faithful Reading 04}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-10-2518 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Hermeneutics Matters Because the Bible Is Messy {Wisdom For Faithful Reading 03}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-10-1711 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Three Essential Safeguards Against Bad Bible Interpretation {Wisdom for Faithful Reading 02}In this episode we continue to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-10-1011 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Faithful Over Right {Wisdom for Faithful Reading 01}In this episode we begin to work our way through Wisdom For Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation by John Walton. It's not necessary, but if you'd like to get a copy of the book, you can do so here.You can access the transcript and other goodies by visiting aprilesweers.substack.com or clicking on the "newsletter" link below. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-10-0309 minHer God SpeaksIntroducing Our New Hermeneutics Huesday Book!In this episode I introduce the book that will serve as our guide/springboard for the next few months of Hermeneutics Huesdays. The book is Wisdom for Faithful Reading by Old Testament scholar John Walton. This is not a book club, so I will be working under the assumption that no-one is reading the book along with me. But if you would like to get yourself a copy, you can do so here. Transcripts of these episodes are published at aprilesweers.substack.com. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-09-1904 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes Chapter 9 {It's All About Me}}It's Hermeneutics Huesday!We're wrapping up the book Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes. For an archived list of past Hermeneutics Huesday episodes, click here.The best way to stay connected with my work is by subscribing to my Subsatck newsletter. You can do that here. (That's where I'm sharing the transcripts of these HH episodes and lots of other fun content.)Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-09-1316 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes Chapter 8 {Virtue and Vice}It's Hermeneutics Huesday!We're working through the book Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes. (Reading along is not necessary. The main purpose of following the book is to keep me organized.)For an archived list of past Hermeneutics Huesday episodes, click here.The best way to stay connected with my work is by subscribing to my Subsatck newsletter. You can do that here. (That's where I'm sharing the transcripts of these HH episodes.)Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-09-0513 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes Chapter 7, Part 2 {Naturalism}It's Hermeneutics Huesday! We're working through the book Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes. (Reading along is not necessary. The main purpose of following the book is to keep me organized.)For an archived list of past Hermeneutics Huesday episodes, click here.The best way to stay connected with my work is by subscribing to my Subsatck newsletter. You can do that here. (That's where I'm sharing the transcripts of these HH episodes.)Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-08-2913 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday: Misreading Scripture With Western Eyes Chapter 7, Part 1 {Patron-client relationships}It's been awhile! I'm excited to continue working through the book Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes. (Reading along is not necessary. The main purpose of following the book is to keep me organized.) For an archived list of past Hermeneutics Huesday episodes, click here.The best way to stay connected with my work is by subscribing to my Subsatck newsletter. You can do that here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-08-2315 minHer God SpeaksSupernatural 07: Chapter 16 {Summer Bookclub}Get on Jeremy's Bible Fortcast mailing list (scroll to the bottom of webpage): https://www.thebiblefortcast.com/Subscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-07-211h 00Her God SpeaksSupernatural 06: Chapters 14-15 {Summer Bookclub}Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-07-131h 13Her God SpeaksSupernatural 05: Chapters 11-13 {Summer Bookclub}Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-07-061h 13Her God SpeaksSupernatural 04: Chapters 8-10 {Summer Bookclub}Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-06-291h 17Her God SpeaksSupernatural 03: Chapters 5-7 {Summer Bookclub}Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Make a donation: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/555363Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-06-221h 00Her God SpeaksSupernatural 02: Chapter 4 {Summer Bookclub}Here's the Naked Bible podcast episode with Fern and Audrey: https://nakedbiblepodcast.com/podcast/naked-bible-209-a-fern-and-audrey-testimony/Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Make a donation: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/555363Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-06-151h 02Her God SpeaksSupernatural 01: Chapters 1-3 {Summer Bookclub}Sign up for the bookclub: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get the book: https://amzn.to/3OBmGGMSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter: https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Make a donation: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5553630Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-06-081h 00
Desire His RenownGod Draws Near to Those Who Are SufferingAnxiety within the church can be so controversial. Aprile Sweers, host of the Her God Speaks podcast, joins us today to dive into anxiety. We dissect the complexity of anxiety, what scripture tells us about it and how the Lord so faithfully meets us within our suffering.2023-05-311h 03Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 19 {Western assumptions about time}Sign up for the summer bookclub here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/646e32573e266b3df9f1dbd3Get your book here: https://amzn.to/45trxjgSubscribe to Aprile's Substack newsletter here:https://aprilesweers.substack.com/Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-05-3010 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 18 {Western assumptions about right and wrong//the honor-shame culture of the Bible}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here.Read the entire Carmen Imes article about David and Bathsheba here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-05-2318 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 17 {reading the Bible through an individualist lens}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-05-0914 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 10: What About the Rapture? {1 Thessalonians 4}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)Find all of the Heaven Series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-05-0439 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 16 {Overcoming Assumptions about Language}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here. You can access The Bible Project podcast I refer to here. The Preston Sprinkle quote comes from this book. (Highly recommend!)N...2023-05-0215 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 09: All Things New {Revelation 21 & 22}Click here for the link to the political cartoons Aprile references. (If that link doesn't work, you can also find it at hergodspeaks.com/heaven)If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)Find all of the Heaven Series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // We...2023-04-271h 04Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 15 {Race and Reading the Bible}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-2517 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 08: The Church and the Kingdom of God {Ephesians 2}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)Find all of the Heaven Series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-201h 00Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 14 {How our moral values shape our reading of the Bible}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-1821 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 07: Christ and Cosmic Renewal {Romans 8}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find Hope's article "Hope for the Wanderluster" here. Find all of the Heaven Series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-1344 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 13 {reading ourselves as we read the Bible}If you enjoy this podcast and want to show it some love and keep it going, become a $5/mo paid Substack subscriber here! (Or visit aprilesweers.substack.com)You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. Again, you can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-1109 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 06: Resurrection {1 Corinthians 15}Find all of the Heaven series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-0653 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 12 {the historical context of Holy Week}You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. You can subscribe here.You can get a copy of Fight Like Jesus here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-04-0416 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 05: The Kingdom of God {various New Testament passages}Find all of the Heaven series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-301h 00Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 11 {historical context and the woman at the well}You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here.A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. You can subscribe here. You can purchase a copy of The Samaritan Woman's Story here.The well-meaning pattern article I mention is here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-2820 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 10 {the Bible is NOT a love letter, part 3}You can find the Hermeneutics Huesday archives and resources here. A transcript of this episode is available through my Substack newsletter. You can subscribe here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-2110 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 04: The Hope of the Prophets {Isaiah's new creation passages}Find all of the Heaven series resources and episode archive here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-171h 01Her God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 09 {the Bible is not a love letter, part 2}Subscribe to Aprile's Substack (sort of like a blog that gets delivered to your inbox):aprilesweers.substack.comThe takeaways from this episode:A love letter flatters, the Bible forms and informs.It is okay to read the Bible to glean information. In fact, it’s necessary to do so. If we make sentimental feelings our standard, we make a major percentage of the Bible completely irrelevant. Over time, as we read the holy Scriptures and seek to live them out, they change us. Find all the Hermeneutics Huesday episodes and resources in one place...2023-03-1410 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 03: God Comes Down {various temple passages}Find all of the Heaven series resources here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-0954 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 02: God's Plan A {Genesis 1 & 2}Find all of the Heaven series resources here.You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here.Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-03-0245 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 08 {the Bible is not a love letter, part 1}The takeaways from this episode:A love letter is written to a person, the Bible was written to a people.. The Bible fundamentally a “we” book not a “me” book. Before I seek to discern what God is saying to me, I need to figure out what he’s saying to us. What’s the message of this passage for His people? Prioritize reading and studying the Bible in community with other believersNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-02-2811 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series 01: IntroductionFind all of the Heaven series resources here. You can purchase a copy of the Heaven workbook here. Make a donation to Her God Speaks by clicking here. Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-02-2340 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 07 {we want the video camera footage but the Bible doesn't work like that}Takeaway's from this episode:Sound biblical hermeutics requires that we understand that the biblical authors didn’t think the way we think. They were just as committed to accuracy as we are, but not in the "video camera footage" way that we are. You aren't reading a police report, you are reading holy Scripture!Let the apparent contradictions or conundrums be an invitation to linger in the text, to explore on a deeper level what the author of each passage was seeking to communicate and how his unique presentation of the facts accomplishes that. Learn to respect the arti...2023-02-2107 minHer God SpeaksHeaven Series PreviewMark your calendar, because the February 23rd launch Her God Speaks Heaven series is just one week away!Order you're companion study guide here. Let's learn stuff together! Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-02-1605 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 06 {on the importance of biblical metaphor}Takeaways from this episode:The authors of Scripture are constantly taking one idea – usually something tangible and easy to understand – and mapping that idea onto a more abstract concept or experience. (This is what a metaphor is.)Taking every word of the Bible literally should NOT be a badge of honor!Every culture develops its OWN metaphors that will seem strange – perhaps even nonsensical – to another culture. This means we're going to have to do some work to discern the meaning of biblical metaphor to the author and original audience. Don’t be afraid of taking biblical metaphor metaphorica...2023-02-1408 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 05 {the one where we talk about political cartoons}The takeaways from this episode:We cannot answer the question, “What DOES this passage mean (for us)?” until we first seek an answer to the question, “What DID this passage mean (for the author and original audience)?”The problem in the story Aprile reads is the "interdimensional superbeings" failing first, to understand what a political cartoon IS and second, to see the political cartoon through the eyes of the original artist and audience. We do this with the Bible ALL the time, particularly the parts of Scripture that heavily employ imagery and metaphor (which is a LOT of Scripture...2023-02-0708 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 04 {context IS king, but literary context is not enough}The takeaways from this episode:Literary context is essential, but literary context without deep regard for historical and cultural context can give you a false sense of understanding what a passage means when in reality you're not being a very good "tourist" of scripture.We cannot assume that our plain reading of the text is the same as the original audiences’ plain reading of the text. What a passage means for us when we take it at face value is probably not what it meant for them when they took it at face value. Genesis 1 is a temple text...2023-01-3115 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 03 {the Bible was written FOR us not TO us}The takeaways from this episode:The Bible was not written to us, meaning that it was not written in any modern language or with our modern assumptions, values and worldview in mind.We can't answer the question, "What DOES it mean (for us)?" until we do the work of seeking an answer to the question, "What DID it mean (for them)?” A passage can't mean something for us that it never would have meant for the original audience. Books for further study:(These are Amazon Associate links. I make a small comm...2023-01-3012 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 02 {the Bible as an act of communication}The takeaways from this episode:We have a tendency to map all of OUR cultural assumptions onto the Bible and expect to come out the other side with an accurate interpretation. It doesn't work!The Bible is fundamentally an act of communication and communication by nature is always contextualized.The Bible was written FOR us, but it was not written TO us.Before we can answer the question, "What DOES it mean for us today?" we have to seek (the best we can!) to answer the question "What DID it mean for the original author and audience?”Ne...2023-01-2907 minHer God SpeaksHermeneutics Huesday 01 {the Bible as divine AND human}The takeaways from this episode:When we don't think carefully about the historical and cultural context in which the Bible was originally written we are being bad tourists of the Bible, guilty of cultural snobbery. The Bible is a DIVINE book written and delivered by HUMAN agents.These human agents were real people who played a real part in writing the Bible.Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2023-01-2810 min
Along the WayParenting the Whole Child with Aprile Sweers - Part 2Next Generation Pastor, Bruce Roberts, and Tim LaPointe sit down with writer, influencer, and podcaster, Aprile Sweers to discuss what it means to parent the whole child in part two of a two-part podcast. They discuss the variety of variables that are at play when raising children and what it means to be a faithful parent even when it seems like we don't have all the answers. Aprile is an experienced Bible teacher, writer, influencer, and podcaster. You can find more content from Aprile by checking out her podcast or following her on Instagram. https...2022-11-2926 minAlong the WayParenting the Whole Child with Aprile Sweers - Part 1Next Generation Pastor, Bruce Roberts, and Tim LaPointe sit down with writer, influencer, and podcaster, Aprile Sweers to discuss what it means to parent the whole child in part one of a two-part podcast. They discuss the variety of variables that are at play when raising children and what it means to be a faithful parent even when it seems like we don't have all the answers. Aprile is an experienced Bible teacher, writer, influencer, and podcaster. You can find more content from Aprile by checking out her podcast or following her on Instagram. https...2022-11-2223 minHer God SpeaksDelighting in the Trinity 04 {Summer Book Club, Ch. 5 & conclusion}Get your ticket for the LIVE book club discussion group on August 4th here!Get a copy of Delighting in the Trinity here.Get the free book club printable with chapter summaries and discussion questions here.You can connect with Ani Kassabian and Women in Theology here.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-07-2832 minHer God SpeaksDelighting in the Trinity 03 {Summer Book Club, Ch. 3 & 4}Get your ticket for the LIVE book club discussion group on August 4th here!Get a copy of Delighting in the Trinity here.Get the free book club printable with chapter summaries and discussion questions here.You can connect with Ani Kassabian and Women in Theology here.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-07-2129 minHer God SpeaksDelighting in the Trinity 02 {Summer Book Club, Ch. 1 & 2}Get your ticket for the LIVE book club discussion group on August 4th here!Get a copy of Delighting in the Trinity here.Get the free book club printable with chapter summaries and discussion questions here.You can connect with Ani Kassabian and Women in Theology here.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-07-1435 minHer God SpeaksDelighting in the Trinity 01 {Summer Book Club Intro}Get your ticket for the LIVE book club discussion group on August 4th here!Get a copy of Delighting in the Trinity here.Get the free book club printable with chapter summaries and discussion questions here.You can connect with Ani Kassabian and Women in Theology here. Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-07-0726 min
Journey of Ruth Discipleship PodcastDoctrine Delivered with a Smile- Aprile SweersApril Sweersl is a wife, mother, bible study writer and teacher, host of the Her God Speaks Podcast, and fellow bible nerd. She is an amazing follow on Instagram, in fact thats the first place I found her! She has an amazing ability to take hard topics like theology and doctrine and throw a comedic twist on them. Today we are going to talk about doctrine. May sound deep and serious, but instead we are talking about Christian doctrine for the everyday believer, with some humor of course! We also talk about what to do if you begin to...2022-04-051h 04Her God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 10: Forever Restored {Isaiah 56-66}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 56-66.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-03-311h 01Her God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 09: The Way Back Home {Isaiah 49-55}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 56-66.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-03-2444 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 08: Behold Your God! {Isaiah 40-48}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 40-48.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-03-1749 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 07: The Path to Exile, Part 2 {Isaiah 36-39}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 40-48.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-03-1051 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 06: The Path to Exile, Part 1 {Isaiah 28-35}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 36-39.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-03-0340 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 05: Judgement is Coming, Pt. 2 {Isaiah 13-27}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 28-35Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-02-2447 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 04: Judgement is Coming, Pt. 1 {Isaiah 7-12}The gorgeous rendition of "O Come, O Come Immanuel" at the end of this episode was performed by my friend Carrie Davis with Bell Shoals Worship. Used with permission. You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 13-27.2022-02-1742 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 03: Isaiah's Call {Isaiah 6}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeWatch The Bible Project video on holiness here.The hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 7-12.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-02-1040 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 02: Sin-Sick {Isaiah 1-5}You can find all the Isaiah resource links here:hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here:restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 6.Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-02-0346 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God Isaiah Series 01: IntroductionYou can find all the Isaiah resource links here: hergodspeaks.com/isaiah-seriesYou can find out more about Rachel's ministry, Restored Home, here: restoredhome.orgOr, on Instagram @restored_homeThe hardcopy version of the study guide is sold out, but you can get a digital copy here:hergodspeaks.com/shopNext week's episode will cover Isaiah 1-5. Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-01-2742 minHer God SpeaksBehold Your God | A Study of Isaiah Series TrailerThe countdown is ON, friends! On January 28th, a brand new series on the book of Isaiah called Behold Your God is coming to the Her God Speaks Podcast. Mark your calendar, tell a friend or two, and meet us right back here next Thursday for the introduction. Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2022-01-2103 min
Bell Shoals WomenLife In His Name a Study in the Book of JohnWelcome to a 10 week study in the Book of John. Author and teacher Aprile Sweers will share with us that we can only find real life through real faith in a real Savior who deeply loves us.Today's podcast will feature what makes John's Gospel unique and the threads we will see throughout this Book.2022-01-201h 08Her God SpeaksSpecial Bonus Episode! Why We Need Lament This ChristmasBecause sometimes Christmas isn't merry . . . and that's okay. Her God Speaks exists to help women hear, know, and glorify God through Christ-centered engagement with the Bible and theology. Instagram // Facebook // Website // ShopNewsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2021-12-1021 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 09: Delight Yourself in the Lord {Psalm 37}Christians in every generation have had to grapple with the reality that wicked people prosper in this world. What makes this is especially hard is the opposite reality: godly people suffer in this world. And yet we're told over and over that God is good to His people, that His love is unfailing, and that His faithfulness is without exception. What gives? How can both be true? What are we supposed to do with the tension between our suffering and the wicked's success? Between what we know to be true of God and what feels true as we lament w...2021-08-0548 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 08: I Shall Not Want {Psalm 23}Some passages are so familiar that they're in danger of becoming biblical white noise. We can quote them, sing them, and effortlessly explain them. We put them on our coffee mugs and wall plaques. They're a regular find at the local Hobby Lobby. But just like familiarity eventually led my grandparents to stop hearing the train that ran close to their home, our familiarity with certain passages of Scripture can cause us to lose sight of the profound nature of their message. Their beauty gets a little bit clouded by our awareness. Their meaning gets muffled by our assumption th...2021-07-2948 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 07: You Alone Are God {Psalm 86}We are several weeks into this series on the attributes of God. Week after week we have asked the question, “What does this Psalm teach me about God?”As a result we've seen some incredible things! We’ve marveled at God’s knowledge, His love, His sovereignty, His goodness, His grace, His power, His wisdom, His patience and so many other amazing attributes.As we near the end of our study it’s incredibly important that we consider the practical implications of this knowledge. In others words, now what? How do we respond to what we know ab...2021-07-2240 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 06: My Refuge and My Fortress {Psalm 91}One of the most significant metaphors for God throughout the entire book of Psalms is that of a refuge, which is really comforting when you stop and consider all the things in our lives that threaten our sense of security. Most of us live each day with a heavy load of "what ifs" weighing on our minds. We do everything we can to prevent what we fear, but we all know our efforts have their limits. We are ultimately not in control.But the One who IS in control has spoken to us in His Word. He...2021-07-1547 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 05: Taste and See {Psalm 34}"If things aren't going well, hear this and be happy." That's how Psalm 34:2 is paraphrased in The Message and I have a hunch that some of us - no, a LOT of us - meet that condition. Things aren't going so well. We could use some good news. Thankfully, there's whole bunch of it in today's episode where we continue to explore the beauty and majesty of God as we walk through Psalm 34 together. GET EPISODE RESOURCES HERE or visit hergodspeaks.com and click on the show notes tab.You can get...2021-07-0846 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 04: Our Help and Our Shield {Psalm 33}Psalm 33: 16 and 17 says, "A king is not saved by a large army; a warrior will not be rescued by great strength. The horse is a false hope for safety; it provides no escape by its great power."Large armies, warrior skills, and horses probably aren't your go-to sources of security and significance, mainly because you aren't a king living in ancient Palestine. You've got your own set of potential "saviors" - things you put your hope in, things you're certain will make your future everything you want it to be. We all do. Psalm 33 is a...2021-07-0144 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 03: Bless the Lord, O My Soul {Psalm 103}This week we continue to behold the beauty of God's mind-blowing attributes by walking through Psalm 103 together. We are reminded that God saves and satisfies, that His love never fails, and that He rules over all. We also get to marvel afresh at His compassion, grace, mercy and forgiveness. If you're feeling weary, come rest awhile. You're in the right place, friend. GET EPISODE RESOURCES HERE or visit hergodspeaks.com and click on the show notes tab.You can get your copy of the companion study guide here or by visiting hergodspeaks.com/shop.2021-06-2445 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 02: Behold, O Lord, You Know It All {Psalm 139}Welcome back to the God in the Psalms series where we are diving into the attributes of God as we study some of the most beloved Psalms. In this episode Aprile teaches through Psalm 139, which is a passage we often read in "selfie mode." In other words, we know and love that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made," but don't always give much attention to the fact that the One who made us is fearful and wonderful. Most of us have been taught what this Psalm communicates about us. Now we get to marvel at what this P...2021-06-1741 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series 01: The IntroductionWelcome to the very first episode of the GOD in the Psalms series! In this episode you’ll learn about all the introductory stuff: genre, author, dating, historical context, theme, etc. If you think that sounds boring, I don’t blame you. I hope you’ll give me a chance to change your mind though. {wink, wink}GET EPISODE RESOURCES HERE or visit hergodspeaks.com and click on the show notes tab. This is where you'll get the link to download the Psalms chart I talk about.You can get your copy of the companion study...2021-06-1038 minHer God SpeaksGOD in the Psalms Series TrailerIt's almost here, you guys! A BRAND NEW Her God Speaks Bible study series! In this series we'll explore the attributes of God together as we work through 8 of my all-time favorite Psalms. The first episode goes live on June 10th, so mark your calendar! You can get your companion study guide right here or by visiting hergodspeaks.com/shop. I can't wait to marvel at the majesty of God with you this summer! Instagram // Facebook // Website // Shop Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2021-06-0302 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 08: No Longer Any Curse {Revelation 21 & 22}In this final episode of the SHE series we look ahead to the new creation in search of how the worth of women is put on display at the very end of the biblical storyline. What we find is that the Bible ends in the same way it begins - with a focus on men and women collectively ruling as God's representatives, but this time it's in a new and better Eden that will go on and on forever. While very little is written specifically about women in Revelation 21 and 22, much is written about the certain future t...2021-03-2539 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 07: Fellow Heirs of the Grace of Life {1 Peter 3:1-7}As we continue through the storyline of the Bible in search of what God communicates about the worth of women, we find ourselves in the New Testament epistles, which - let's be honest - are not exactly brimming with positive affirmations of a woman's worth. Or so it seems.In this episode, I seek to confront false assumptions about women drawn from the New Testament epistles, specifically from the command for women to submit. What I hope you'll find is that rigid, check-list oriented, "men-first" teaching on submission is NOT biblical and that what God actually says t...2021-03-1844 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 06: Daughter, Your Faith Has Saved You {Luke 8:40-56}If we want to know what God is like, the best thing we can do is look at Jesus. It stands to reason, then, that clearest expression of God's heart for women is on display in the Gospels where we see story after story of Jesus defying social convention in order to love women well. In this episode, we move into the redemption portion of the biblical storyline by fixing our eyes on an extraordinary encounter between Christ and a nameless woman plagued with long-term suffering and shame. His tenderness toward her moves me to tears nearly every time...2021-03-1136 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 05: Be Quiet, My Sister {2 Samuel 13}In this episode we continue to set our eyes on the worth of women in the storyline of the Bible. We're still in the sad part of the story - the fall. The topic of today's teaching is an aspect of womanhood that doesn't get much attention in the church, but should. It's the topic of abuse. The Bible does not turn a blind eye to the abuse of women because God does not turn a blind eye to the abuse of women. In His justice, He avenges the oppression. In His love, He heals and restores...2021-03-0440 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 04: They Knew They Were Naked {Genesis 3}What happens when a man listens to a woman? The entire world falls into ruin and chaos, or so the story goes, right?Not exactly. While Genesis 3 has been used throughout church history to both criticize and silence women, a careful study of this passage from a whole-Bible perspective paints a much different picture. Here's a few truths we uncover in this episode:Women are NOT inherently more gullible or less capable of handling God's Word than men.Women are NOT by nature temptresses.The "real" sin in Genesis 3 is NOT a woman usurping a man's a...2021-02-2538 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series BONUS EPISODE with Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric SchumacherIn this bonus episode I get to interview Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Schumacher, the co-authors of my favorite book on biblical womanhood - Worthy: A Celebration of the Value of Women. This book released not long before I started my deep-dive into researching for the SHE Bible study, and I cannot even put into words what a useful resource it has proven to be over the past year. My motive in releasing this interview is two-fold: I want you to hear what Elyse and Eric have to say about the worth of women (it's SO GOOD, you guys!), AND I...2021-02-2350 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 03: Not Good {Genesis 2}There was only one thing that God deemed "not good" about His creation: there was no woman. In this episode we explore a woman's worth as revealed in Genesis 2 and find that far from being a second thought or a "plan B", the woman was - and still is - essential to God's mission in the world!GET ALL THE EPISODE RESOURCES HEREInstagram // Facebook // Website // Shop Newsletter//Instagram // Website // Shop//Donate2021-02-1838 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 02: In the Image of God {Genesis 1}There's a lot of talk in conservative Christian circles about the differences between men and women, and for good reason. But did you know that the Bible opens with what men and women have in common? We share a name - mankind; a nature - made in the image of God; and a mission - to rule, subdue, and fill the earth. Genesis 1:26-30 is exactly what you'd expect to find if the God of the Bible values women as much as He does men. Here's the best part - you don't have to go digging for this truth...2021-02-1136 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series 01: The IntroductionI can't believe it's FINALLY here! The Her God Speaks podcast has officially launched and I cannot possibly express how grateful I am that you're here for it!Before we dig into the Bible in search of what God has to say about the worth of women, we need to define some terms and identify some common roadblocks. What is biblical womanhood? Why is it such a charged topic among Christians? Why, in some pockets of the church, is the worth of women downplayed or ignored? And what's stake if we don't get this right? These are...2021-02-0434 minHer God SpeaksSHE Series TrailerOn Thursday, February 4th the Her God Speaks Podcast officially launches with a brand new series called "SHE" that will take us through the storyline of the Bible with our eyes WIDE open to the inherent worth of women, made in God's image, and essential to His work in the world. To help you get the most out of this series, I have written a gorgeous study guide full of commentary and questions that will help you read, observe, interpret, and apply the passages we'll be covering together. You can shop...2021-01-2803 minBell Shoals WomenIntro: "SHE" The Worth of Women in the Storyline of the BibleTeacher and Author, Aprile Sweers, kicks off a brand new women's study entitled, She: The Worth of Women in the Storyline of the Bible. In this study, we will journey through the storyline of the Bible with eyes wide open to the intrinsic worth of women, created in God’s image and essential to His mission in the world. What is the essence of biblical womanhood? What does the Bible have to say about the objectification and abuse of women? What do we do with those Old Testament laws and New Testament restrictions that seem so demeaning to women? Wh...2021-01-1356 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 8 - Why Have You Forsaken Me? {Lamenting Great Affliction|Psalm 22}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramThis is the final episode of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found God relentlessly faithful. Like just about everything in life, this podcast series will be way more fun and meaningful with a friend or two. So share, listen, and gather to discuss what you learn. We've even provided printable companion guides for those of you who would l...2020-10-2947 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 7 - Why Do You Hide in Times of Trouble? {Lamenting Injustice|Psalm 10}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramThis is episode SEVEN of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found God relentlessly faithful. Like just about everything in life, this podcast series will be way more fun and meaningful with a friend or two. So share, listen, and gather to discuss what you learn. We've even provided printable companion guides for those of you who would like t...2020-10-2245 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 6 - I Am Full of Anxiety Because of My Sin {Lamenting Sin|Psalm 38}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramThe story at the end of this episode belongs to Gina Miles who is eager to help women who have had abortions find healing and wholeness in Christ. If her story resonates with you and you would like to connect with her, please email acannon@bellshoals.com. This is episode SIX of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found G...2020-10-1539 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 5 - Why, My Soul, are You so Dejected? {Lamenting Spiritual Drought|Psalm 42}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramThis is episode FIVE of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found God relentlessly faithful. Like just about everything in life, this podcast series will be way more fun and meaningful with a friend or two. So share, listen, and gather to discuss what you learn. We've even provided printable companion guides for those of you who would like t...2020-10-0843 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 4 - My Heart is in Anguish {Lamenting Betrayal|Psalm 55}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramOur story this week was generously provided by Pamela Mattox. You can connect with her, access her writing and learn more about her ministry by clicking here. This is episode FOUR of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found God relentlessly faithful. Like just about everything in life, this podcast series will be way more fun and me...2020-10-0144 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 3 - How Long, O Lord? {Lamenting Delays|Psalm 13}Make sure we stay connected! Follow Her God Speaks onFacebook // InstagramThis is episode THREE of a podcast series on the Psalms of lament that combines elements of Bible study, conversation, and powerful stories from women who have walked through really hard seasons and found God relentlessly faithful. Like just about everything in life, this podcast series will be way more fun and meaningful with a friend or two. So share, listen, and gather to discuss what you learn. We've even provided printable companion guides for those of you who would like t...2020-09-2446 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 2 - Has God Forgotten to be Gracious? {Lamenting Seasons of Doubt|Psalm 77}It’s been a hard year. We’ve adapted, pushed through, and made it work. We’ve counted our blessings and fought with all our might to hold on to some semblance of joy. We’ve rallied behind our self-made 11th commandment, “fake it til you make it,” and have done a pretty good job at making it look like everything’s okay. But let’s be honest - we’re not exactly thriving. We’re sad. Depleted. Discouraged. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Angry. Lonely. Depressed. We've had to make impossible decisions with virtually no solid information. We're reluctantly looking ahead to the...2020-09-1739 minHer God SpeaksHard Feelings - Week 1 - Let's get started! {Intro to the Psalms of lament}It’s been a hard year. We’ve adapted, pushed through, and made it work. We’ve counted our blessings and fought with all our might to hold on to some semblance of joy. We’ve rallied behind our self-made 11th commandment, “fake it til you make it,” and have done a pretty good job at making it look like everything’s okay. But let’s be honest - we’re not exactly thriving. We’re sad. Depleted. Discouraged. Overwhelmed. Anxious. Angry. Lonely. Depressed. We've had to make impossible decisions with virtually no solid information. We're reluctantly looking ahead to the...2020-09-1043 min