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.
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145 | ANSWERED! Why Did Jesus Have to Die? (And Other Important Questions!)
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Phylicia dives into some of YOUR questions on this weeks episode of Verity Podcast! From questions about Baptism to Understanding Salvation and many in between these Bible based answers are set to help guide you to the scripture as you grow in faith. ----- Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Bible Study Guides | https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/our-books/…
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BONUS | The BEST Way to Combat Fear and Anxiety in Election Week
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Election season in the United States has dominated the daily news cycle for years. No matter where you go you are bombarded with a never ending stream of fear, anger, and even hate. So is it possible to find true peace when everyone tells you that the future of your country hangs in the balance? In this video, Phylicia Masonheimer discusses finding…
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Anxiety is a common struggle for Christians, but it should not define them; Christ offers peace and freedom from it. This video explores how Christians can overcome anxiety by shifting their focus from self-reliance and worry to prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving, trusting in God's sovereignty and care. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ The Emotion…
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143 | How do I Know it's God's Will
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In this episode Phylicia explores the concept of discerning God's will. She emphasizes the importance of renewing one's mind through Scripture to avoid conforming to worldly values. You will also be encouraged to to trust in the Lord and remember that true wisdom comes from acknowledging God in all aspects of life. The episode provides practical st…
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This weeks episode is for YOU if you don't have confidence in your salvation because you can't remember a specific date when you "prayed the sinners prayer." Or maybe you feel like your testimony just doesn't measure up because you believe "it's boring." Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Every Woman A Theologian Shop: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/st…
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This video explores the concept and importance of a "quiet time" for Christians, debunking the idea that it requires fancy materials and focusing on the importance of consistent Bible study and prayer for intimacy with God. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Bible Study Resources: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/our-books/ ⦿ Stop Calling Me Beautiful: h…
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Phylicia explains that spiritual warfare is real but why it's important to not be afraid of the forces of evil. Instead she outlines how to be properly prepared and reminds us that God is greater than any demonic forces, and Jesus' victory on the cross ensures our salvation from sin, death, and the devil. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Every Woman A…
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Phylicia explores the concept of being a light to the world as a Christian, emphasizing the importance of sharing one’s unique story of faith. She also addresses common fears and motivations that hinder us from sharing the gospel with those around us. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Every Woman A Theologian: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/ev…
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How do you know if you are hearing God's voice, your own internal thoughts, or the truth twisting advice of the enemy? Phylicia answers this question and encourages you to pray the truth to God, reject untrue thoughts, and trust in the Holy Spirit's help in discernment. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Every Woman A Theologian Resources: https://phyli…
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138 | Can I Be Free From Legalism?
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In this episode Phylicia Masonheimer discusses the concept of legalism in Christianity and how it differs from living a spirit-led life. She emphasizes that salvation is by grace through faith, not by works, and that the Christian life should be one of freedom, not drudgery. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ Freedom From Legalism: https://phyliciamason…
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Phylicia Masonheimer discusses how to hear God’s voice through Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the importance of grounding oneself in God’s word. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ How to Hear God's Voice: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/how-to-hear-gods-voice/ 👩💻 Watch the entire Beginner Believer Series: https://www.youtub…
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136 | Why Should We Bother to Pray if God is Sovereign?
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Why should we pray - and how do we start a habit of prayer? This episode is a quick introduction to your prayer practice, why it matters and what Scripture says about it. Referenced in this episode: ⦿ A Beginners Guide to Prayer: https://phyliciamasonheimer.com/product/a-beginners-guide-to-prayer/ 👩💻 Watch the entire Beginner Believer Series: http…
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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 the Spirit and how to walk in the freedom Christ offers. For more: see How to Walk by the Spirit in the EWA…
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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 methodology for studying the Bible and what to do when you're confused. Referenced in this episode: - How…
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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! Learn how to walk in freedom in this episode. Subscribe for the full series!…
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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 for the entire series!Av Phylicia Masonheimer
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131 | The Rise to Power: How the Early Church Gained Political Influence
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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 raising kings. Listen for how they did it. *Church history series pauses here as we begin a new ser…
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130 | Enemy of the State: Missions in the Early Church
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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 article: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=cgm_hist…
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129 | Advent Special: Not-So-Silent Night
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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 phyliciamasonheimer.com/newsletter.Av Phylicia Masonheimer
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128 | How the Early Church Did Church
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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 their gatherings, and how it laid the groundwork for what we do today.…
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127 | The Call to Social Martyrdom
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126 | Identifying a Counterfeit Gospel (for iTunes)
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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 creeds and five major councils!Av Phylicia Masonheimer
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125 | The World of the Early Church
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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 us a glimpse of how we can live as Christians of conviction in a pagan world.…
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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 present day lives.Av Phylicia Masonheimer
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123 | AMA from Verity Conference 2023 (CORRECTED)
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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 establish appropriate boundaries? What is the best way to train up theologically sound leaders? And ev…
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