045 | Ask Anything Q&A

FromVerity by Phylicia Masonheimer

Start listening View podcast show

045 | Ask Anything Q&A

FromVerity by Phylicia Masonheimer

ratings:

Length:

32 minutes

Released:

Apr 14, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we do a rapid fire Q&A through your questions from Instagram's Ask Anything Monday! Thanks so much for submitting them. We discuss: my shopping fast, charismatic gifts and the New Age, and more.

Released:

Apr 14, 2021

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Verity podcast is hosted by author, speaker and public theologian Phylicia Masonheimer. Covering topics of faith and culture from a biblical perspective, through a historical lens, the podcast is designed to inspire you to ask better questions, go deeper in faith, and defend your beliefs with both grace and logic.

Skip carousel

017 | Canon of Apocrypha | Understanding the Canon: Ever wonder why the Catholic Bible has more books than Protestant versions? This episode will answer that question and many more! What Protestants call “the Apocrypha” (and Catholics call the deuterocanon) is a group of books that have caused much... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
47 min listen
020 | Bible Study 101 | Understanding the Canon: Where do you begin with bible study? What if you've never studied it for yourself? This episode breaks down some starter tips, hacks, and processes for getting the most out of your study time! by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
30 min listen
013 | Canon of Prophets | Understanding the Canon: As we discuss the second section of the Hebrew Old Testament, we talk about why early authority matters for the prophetic books of the Bible, what books were contained in the original list of “prophets”, and why prophetic canon matters for... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
35 min listen
John Crist, Repentance, and Restoration: Originally an IGTV interview, Phylicia talks with Ayanna Mathis about the nature of repentance, grace, and why restoration to the church is not restoration to a position. Touches on abuse, cover ups, and how the church can better care for its own by... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
57 min listen
011 | Introduction to the Canon | Understanding the Canon by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
26 min listen
Women's Issues: Breastfeeding: In this episode of our women’s issues series, we talk about the Scriptural approach to breastfeeding, but more so, how the gospel dismantles the mommy wars over this sensitive and often shame-filled issue. This topic is explored further in the... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
43 min listen
019 | Is The KJV The Best Bible Translation? | Understanding the Canon: The King James Version has been well-loved for over 400 years. But is it the ONLY Bible version we can read? This episode breaks down the history of how the KJV was commissioned, what went into its translation, the Textus Receptus, and how to talk to... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
31 min listen
Women's Issues: Modesty: Don't cause a brother to stumble. It's a message most of us heard, at least if we grew up in purity culture. But is this what Scripture teaches about modesty? Is it just about sex and helping men stay pure? This episode delves into the issue of... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
30 min listen
Women's Issues: The Church by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
41 min listen
016 | Canon of the Epistles | Understanding the Canon: In this episode we discuss the epistles of Paul, John, James, and more! We cover how they came to be used in the church, how early they were used and quoted, and why there was debate surrounding their inclusion. This wraps up our five-part walk... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
34 min listen
021 | Canon Q and A | Understanding the Canon: In this final episode of the canon series I answer your burning questions on topics I didn't get to during the last ten episodes! We cover things like paraphases and the Passion Translation, the Book of Enoch, chronological order and much more. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
26 min listen
015 | Canon of Gospels | Understanding the Canon by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
35 min listen
The Trinity, Modalism, and ESS: In this episode we look at the importance of the Trinity to Christianity and why this doctrine is fundamental to our understanding of the gospel. We touch on some church history (the Nicene creed and early church fathers) then look at two... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
36 min listen
Calvinism and Arminianism: An Overview: What's a Calvinist? And what on earth is an Arminian? In this episode, you'll find out! With a quick overview of church history and the key players in this theological discussion, we lay the foundation for the different doctrines inherent to these two... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
34 min listen
018 | The English Bible: Translation and History | Understanding the Canon by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
37 min listen
014 | Canon of Writings | Understanding the Canon: In this episode, we discuss the Ketuvim: the third portion of the Hebrew Old Testament. Also known as the Writings or in Greek, the Hagiographa, this group of books is represents an different way of looking at God than do the Prophets or Torah.... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
29 min listen
012 | Canon of Torah | Understanding the Canon: In this episode we discuss the authority of Torah, or Pentateuch - the first five books of the Bible! We chat about JEDP theory, whether or not Moses authored the book, and why it was considered authoritative for Israel. This is a very detailed... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
30 min listen
Women's Issues: Singleness: Is singleness a second class status? Why does the church treat singles like they're in a holding pattern? What does the Bible say about sexual desire, masturbation, and the value of unmarried life? We delve into all these questions and more in this... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
54 min listen
Racism and the Western Church: Phylicia and pastors of Grace Innovation Church in London, UK, Emmanuel and Samantha Danso, talk through some of the most common questions regarding racism, Christianity, social marxism, and how believers can honor the image of God in others. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
56 min listen
Season 3 Announcement: Announcing the upcoming season containing a series of episodes on one of my most asked about topics. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
3 min listen
Women's Issues: Body and Sex: Plato's concept of dualism influences the church even today - without us knowing. How many of us see our bodies as "bad", souls as "good"? In this episode we break down why this view of the body not only isn't biblical, it wasn't exemplified by... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
36 min listen
Women's Issues: Motherhood Culture: In this episode we dive into the mommy wars: the toxic culture surrounding motherhood and its decisions. Specifically, this episode deals with asceticism and our view of suffering in motherhood. How does God sustain us in this season? Why do we act as... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
40 min listen
Women's Issues: Reframing Pregnancy and Birth: In this first episode of the women's issues series, Phylicia does a quick overview of our flawed understanding of Genesis 3 and how it impacts Christian discussions of fertility and birth. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
34 min listen
058 | Marriage Episode 3: On Sexual Sin: In this episode Josh and Phy discuss Ephesians 5 again in light of sexual immorality. They share their own testimonies of sexual sin, how they have overcome these struggles, and what boundaries are in place to walk in holiness. Sexuality resources are... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
36 min listen
Women's Issues: Work: This episode talks about women and work: what does Scripture say about work in and outside of the home? Is it okay for a woman to work? What cultural influences color our perspective on this topic? We get a glimpse of how Victorian culture sparked the... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
45 min listen
Theology of Worship with Alana Nelson: Much requested!! In this interview with Wheaton College guest lecturer Alana Nelson we discuss the history of theology and music in the church, how to discern through worship, and what our heart posture should be as we approach the Lord. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
50 min listen
Mike Winger Interview: NAR and the Passion by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
34 min listen
The Biblical Case for Fasting (and How to Start) by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
20 min listen
What is Dispensationalism: If you've ever been confused by the word "dispensational", you are not alone. It's a long word with a complicated explanation! In this episode of Verity we break down the history of dispensational thought, what it means, how it shaped history, and... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
25 min listen
Discernment v. Critical Spirit: What's the Difference?: Looking at 1 John 4 and testing the spirits, we discuss a reader question about discernment, discernment "ministries", and how to discern biblically without giving into a fault-finding, judgmental spirit. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
18 min listen

More Episodes from Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer

Skip carousel

135 | Why am I still sinning?: You're a Christian... so why do you still sin?! In this episode we talk about what sin is, why we struggle with it, and what the Bible says about overcoming it. We learn the difference between the indwelling of the Spirit and the "filling" of... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
33 min listen
134 | How to Understand the Bible: In this episode of the Beginner Believer series, you'll learn how to understand the Bible when reading for the first time! Reading the Bible can feel overwhelming. Where do you start?! In this episode you'll learn the intent, design, genre, and... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
28 min listen
133 | How do I know I'm saved?: In the second episode of the Beginner Believer series, we dive into assurance of salvation and how to find freedom from anxiety over your faith. Salvation is by grace and faith, not by works; but many of us live as if we earned our place with God!... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
22 min listen
132 | What is the gospel?: In the first episode of the Beginner Believer series, we lay an important foundation: the gospel, its implications, and how to understand saving faith! This episode describes why we need saving, how Jesus saves us, and where we go from here. Subscribe... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
25 min listen
131 | The Rise to Power: How the Early Church Gained Political Influence: In this last episode of the early church history series, we learn how the church in Rome rose to power during the fall of the Empire. Uniquely suited to governing roles, clergy quickly replaced the missing emperors and began a centuries' long role of... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
29 min listen
130 | Enemy of the State: Missions in the Early Church: As we get close to the end of the early church series, we learn how persecution played a role in the spread of the gospel and how today's American culture parallels Ancient Rome. For more on the history of missions in the first 500 years, see this... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
25 min listen
129 | Advent Special: Not-So-Silent Night: In this special Christmas episode Phylicia shares two pieces from her Advent series on the problem of evil and a special devotional piece on the personal nature of God's grace. For more writing like this, join Phylicia's email list at... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
19 min listen
128 | How the Early Church Did Church: The early church developed quickly and expanded fast. How did they worship God in those early years? Many denominations claim to follow the pattern of the early church, but do they? In this episode we will look at how the early church "did" church at... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
29 min listen
127 | The Call to Social Martyrdom: In this episode we meet ten figures of the early church: five men and five women who shaped the culture of the first 500 years. A common theme in this era is the challenge of Rome's idolatry: will these women and men burn incense to the emperor, or... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
41 min listen
126 | Identifying a Counterfeit Gospel: The early church faced a lot of heresies in their first 500 years. Arianism, Gnosticism, and Docetism threatened the church's teaching and forced them to refine their teaching to match the gospel. In this episode, you'll journey through three major... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
44 min listen
125 | The World of the Early Church: Dive into the history of the church as we look at the culture, governments, historical events and social shifts that shaped its first 500 years! The parallels between the church of the second and third centuries and the global church today give... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
64 min listen
124 | You Were Born Into a Story: We are starting a new series this week! After a break to rest and study, Phylicia is back with a new church history series. In this introduction episode she discusses why we need history, specifically church history, and how studying it impacts our... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
19 min listen
123 | AMA from Verity Conference 2023 (SPECIAL EPISODE): In this week's special edition episode, we have the Ask Anything LIVE panel from Verity Conference 2023 featuring Joel Muddamalle, Lisa Whittle, and Phylicia Masonheimer emceed by Johnny Whitcomb. Listen in as they answer questions like How do you... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
60 min listen
122 | Levitical Purification After Childbirth: In this episode Phylicia breaks down the Levitical laws about purification after childbirth and answers the hard question of whether boys and girls were equal to God. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
20 min listen
121 | Supplication in Prayer: In the final episode of our mini-series on prayer, we discuss prayer requests! How do we entrust our requests to God? What do we do when he doesn't answer, and do God's answers rely on our faith? by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
14 min listen
120 | Thanking God in Prayer: Continuing our mini-series on prayer, this episode teaches why thanksgiving is an essential part of our prayer life and how to thank God when our life circumstances aren't what we hoped or dreamed. by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
13 min listen
119 | Confessing to God in Prayer: What does confession look like in prayer? Rather than list out all we've done wrong or rack our brains for sins, confession is the grace of relationship. In this short episode Phylicia breaks down how to confess to God and why it's so important to a... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
9 min listen
118 | Adoring God in Prayer: In this mini-series on prayer for the month of August, you'll learn how to pray in unique ways. We begin the series with adoration: adoring God through thanksgiving and praise. Phylicia talks about how to do this with Scripture and some practical tips... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
12 min listen
117 | Why Pray if God is Sovereign?: After a short break Verity Podcast is beginning a mini-series on prayer! We begin with the big question: If God knows everything, why should we pray? Prayer is for communion, for transformation and for opportunity to partner with God. Learn why we... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
40 min listen
116 | What is Biblical Prophecy?: In this episode Phylicia breaks down biblical prophecy: What is it? How do we identify it? How does it go astray and how do we discern a biblical prophetic word from a false one? We will look at modern false prophecy in the world (psychics) and in the... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
46 min listen
115 | Desperate for God: My Testimony: Phylicia's personal testimony has been shared in pieces via blog posts and social media, but never in one place. This week Phylicia shares her story of pornography addiction, theological wrestling, chronic illness and loss, and how the circumstances... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
62 min listen
114 | Reconstructing After Legalism: In light of the Amazon hit series Shiny Happy People, this week's episode is about deconstructing legalism - and how to rebuild your faith when it all feels so messy. We look at progressive and conservative fundamentalism, why "check list" holiness is... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
57 min listen
113 | Should Christians Boycott Secular Companies?: In this episode Phylicia discusses whether Christians should boycott Target or other secular companies when their values differ from the Christian worldview. We look at a history of pagan marketplaces and 1 Corinthians 8 to answer the question! by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
52 min listen
112 | Navigating Theological Differences in Dating: It's not easy out here in these dating streets! How do you ask good theological questions of a potential date? When do you give grace for differences and when you do draw the line? We talk about all this and more in this episode plus answer some... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
48 min listen
111 | Does God Give Consequences to His Children?: After receiving multiple questions about consequences in parenting (and asking them herself) Phylicia dove into Scripture to see what it said about consequences, condemnation and punishment. Are they the same? Different? If different, how? This... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
48 min listen
110 | How to Take a Shallow Bible Study Deeper: After last week's episode about , a lot of questions came in about "shallow", pink fluff bible study settings. How do we take them deeper? Is it possible? In this episode Phylicia shares some practical ways you can take a "social hour" bible study... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
33 min listen
109 | Can Women Teach Theology to Other Women?: In this episode Phylicia confronts a question that caused a tizzy on the internet: Can women teach theology to other women? We look at The definition of theology Whether men are the transmitters of spiritual authority What Scripture says about... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
44 min listen
108 | What is the Prosperity Gospel?: How do I identify prosperity gospel, and what does it mean? This episode breaks down the true gospel v. the one presented by the "word of faith" movement, discussing how this theology misinterprets key passages of Scripture and how we can discern... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
37 min listen
107 | How Not to Be A Christian Bully: Phylicia discusses why Christians who are into theology can become so "mean" by looking at the call to both sound teaching and gracious delivery. We look at the three tiers of doctrine, the goal of maturity, and how to understand denominational... by Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
21 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

34 | What I Would Tell Myself Before Kids by Mom Worthy
34 min listen
Zeitning McQueen 2/25: Steven Spielberg, National Pancake Day, the Bachelor, Fat Tuesday by The Daily Zeitgeist
10 min listen
Minipod - Your Beauty Questions Answered by Outspoken Beauty
14 min listen
54. Q&A (Relationship Anxiety, Boundaries, Communication, Etc) by Connected And Committed
59 min listen
41. A Conversation About Discipleship, Part 1: Last week, we took a took a poll on Instagram, asking if you were in a discipleship group. 59% of you responded, "No -- but I need one!" So in this two-part mini-series, Somer + Michelle are talking all things discipleship. In this episode, we focus... by she works His way podcast
27 min listen
24. Your Questions Answered: AMA with Travel Hacking Mom: In our latest podcast episode, your favorite trio of travel hacking moms—Pam, Jess, and Alex— give you an exclusive peek into our jet-setting lives. As many of you know, we've spent years perfecting the art of travel hacking, and we're thrilled to... by Points Talk with the Travel Mom Squad
42 min listen
Walking, Recycling Bottles, and Two Nostalgic Mall Brands: We’re reminiscing about niche educational retail chains of our youth, making a case for pecans, and learning the rules of a hot girl walk (<< there are rules). Our research on Zany Brainy () revived our affection for , , , and . ... by A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica
38 min listen
731: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: A new month means another episode of our special Q&A where we go over all kinds of feedback and criticism from our listeners - the good, the bad, and the ugly. We do this so we could tackle the importance of processing the critical and unkind... by Primal Potential
30 min listen
Grab Bag #10: It’s another Grab Bag today! We polled you guys this week on Instagram to get your questions! (Another reason to chat with us on IG, wink wink…) Here’s what we tackle: Spreading awareness vs being protective of our children’s diagnosis, how... by Moms Talk Autism Podcast
52 min listen
Ep 13: Q&A with Jeremy and Audrey: You asked, we answered! Last week on Instagram, we asked you guys to send us questions you’ve been wanting us to answer. In this episode, we dive into some of those questions! We discuss where we went on our honeymoon, the biggest disagreement in our marr by BEHIND THE SCENES
48 min listen
Listener Feedback and Q&A for 5-23-23 – Epi-3306: In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover VA questioning vets, ducks, bitcoin, home defense guns, compost tea, by The Survival Podcast
125 min listen
Curious About Color-Blindness by Curious Kid Podcast
13 min listen
Episode # 179: These Gifts, Please! by Awesome Etiquette
56 min listen
Listener Questions & Feedback – Epi-3257: In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover last weeks poll results & bootagrams, drip irrigation, fire dangers, by The Survival Podcast
109 min listen
Listener Questions & Feedback – Epi-3252: In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover last weeks poll results & bootagrams, drip irrigation, fire dangers, by The Survival Podcast
117 min listen
SFP 127: Simple Q&A | Too many gifts, siblings quarrels, social media + kids: Today on the podcast I am sharing a Q&A episode. That means I am taking your questions and giving you my honest, unfiltered answers. In this episode we are talking about how many gifts to give, how to manage sibling squabbles, by Simple Families
27 min listen
Q&A: Getting Ready for Cross Champs, NYC Marathon & Hellen Obiri's debut, Mike Smith and more... by COFFEE CLUB
48 min listen
BONUS: Rachel + Kate Quinn from U.S. Bank Answer YOUR Questions On Careers, Motherhood, and More!: This week we have a really special bonus episode for you! A few weeks ago, I put out a call on my Instagram for alllll the questions - about motherhood, mommy guilt, climbing the career ladder, and so much more! Thanks to our friends over at U.S. Bank, I was able to connect with their Chief Administrative Officer Kate Quinn to tackle some of your questions - me from an entrepreneur perspective, and Kate as someone who has excelled in many corporate settings. This is the first episode of Side by Side by U.S. Bank, and we hope you love it as much we loved making it! Search Side by Side or visit sidebysidewithusbank.com to stay up to date on the entire limited series. U.S. Bank. We'll get there together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices by The Rachel Hollis Podcast
35 min listen
Q+A With Vic and Em by Long Island Moms Unfiltered
36 min listen
Stove Disrupters, Photo Explainers, and TikTok MD: This week’s conversation knows no bounds! We’ve got key limes, medical answers via TikTok, makeup-buying IRL, a photo-minded Instagram follow, induction stoves, and a solution to the silicone storage bags issue (because there is one). Have... by A Thing or Two with Claire and Erica
36 min listen
Grab Bag #5: It’s time for another grab bag episode baby! We’re answering your questions and diving deeper into what you want to know. Join us as we discuss relevant topics, share stories, and just spend some good old fashioned quality time together. Topics... by Moms Talk Autism Podcast
55 min listen
Episode 15: Planty Confessions & Hot Takes by Where Are We Growing
89 min listen
73 | Green Coffee Buying, Burn Out, Learning to Roast Coffee ( Q&A ) by Coffee Roaster Warm Up Sessions
46 min listen
Episode 482 - Re-gifting Again: On today’s show, we take your questions on sending out cards without asking for an address, quickly replying ‘no’ to an invitation, hosting your own birthday, and when to not open gifts at the party. For Emily Post Substack subscribers our bonus question of the week is about sitting properly in a restaurant booth. Plus your most excellent feedback, etiquette salute, and a postscript on Gift Giving and Re-Gifting. by Awesome Etiquette
64 min listen
Grab Bag: We're answering listener questions today! Over the last few weeks, we've been collecting your questions through emails and social media. We can't wait to dive and discuss, let's go! If you have a question or topic you'd like to hear us talk about in a... by Moms Talk Autism Podcast
64 min listen
BONUS: KILLING TIME: ASK A GIRL ASK A GINGER: This week the girls and the ginger ring in the new year with a good ol’ fashioned Q&A! We polled our firsties and then proceeded to offer some slightly solicited advice! Take it at your own risk! On the stand today: Sub-tweets, Trader Joe’s potstickers, and broccoli cheddar soup! Happy New Year! by The First Degree
45 min listen
Why parents should be child advocates with Anna Skates by Curious Neuron | Science of Parental Well-Being
59 min listen
SS 234: Gang Bang The Mailbag 25 - Dating Apps, Changes in Desire, Erectile Dysfunction and Panic Attacks: Today, on this last day of 2015, we commit to one more gang bang… the mailbag episode. We discuss dating apps, changes in desire, situational erectile dysfunction and jealousy and panic attacks. by Life on the Swingset - The Swinging & Polyamory Podcast
98 min listen
Listener Questions & Feedback – Epi-3247: In this listener feedback episode I answer a variety of recent questions and feedback that you guys have sent me by email, social media, YouTube comments, etc. Today we cover last weeks poll results & bootagrams, the Ohio chemical disaster, by The Survival Podcast
84 min listen
Ep. 122: Board Meetings | Listener Questions - Roadtripping: In this episode Nate and I sit down to answer a few questions submitted through our Instagram Story. Many of the questions were related, so we've tried to piece together a narrative of sorts that answers these questions. More coming! You can find us at ... by The Power Company Climbing Podcast
80 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

045 | Ask Anything Q&A

045 | Ask Anything Q&A

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer

Related podcast episodes