Everyday Theology + Questions Kids Ask

This is our last week walking through the key doctrines of the Christian faith as we cover the end times. We discuss why Revelation is one of Whitney's favorite books of the Bible and how you can better learn to see the gospel clearly in how God says that the world as we have experienced it will end. Today's guest is Whitney Capps. Whitney is a national Proverbs 31 speaker and the author of Sick of Me and also We Over Me, a Bible study based on the letters to the churches in the beginning of Revelation. She and her husband Chad have for boys and live just outside Atlanta, Georgia. Whitney created a fabulous group where she provides theological training called Simple Seminary that I absolutely love, so make sure to check that out!

This week, we are covering the importance of the Church in the Christian faith, coinciding with Week 7 of the Everyday Theology Bible study. We discuss details like why is it essential that we are part of a church and how we see women using their gifts in the church. We also talk about how church can be messy or even painful sometimes. Today's guest is Jamie Ivey. Jamie is a podcaster, writer, and speaker from Austin, Texas. She is the proud mama of four kids and the wife of Aaron, worship pastor of The Austin Stone Community Church.  She is a fantastic cheerleader for women, encouraging them to use their gifts for God's glory. She has a host of valuable resources, but you'll definitely want to check out her first book, If You Only Knew and subscribe to her podcast, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey. Jamie shares so much wisdom in this episode about trusting God with your gifts, confessing your sin to others, and seeking out community. You're going to love it!

Every week, we are covering a key doctrine of the Christian faith and seeking to apply it to our everyday lives to coincide with the Everyday Theology Bible study. Today, we are talking about salvation. Today's guest is Ruth Chou Simons. Ruth is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and speaker. You can learn more about her at GraceLaced.com and on Instagram @ruthchousimons. Ruth and her husband, Troy, are parents to six boys.

This week we are talking about humanity, and that walks alongside week 5 of the Everyday Theology Bible study. We are answering questions like: What does God say about us and how should that inform the way we live? and What is true freedom in Christ and how do we live out our identity as the imago Dei? We are talking with Gretchen Saffles today. Gretchen is the founder of Well-Watered Women and has so many wonderful resources available to lead you into a deeper relationship with Christ! These are at wellwateredwomen.com She's also so encouraging on social media, has upcoming books and all sorts of exciting things coming you way - so make sure to follow along! 

Jackie Hill Perry joins Mary Wiley to discuss the Person and work of the Holy Spirit in today's episode that correlates with Week 4 of the Everyday Theology Bible study.  Jackie is the author of Gay Girl, Good God and Jude: Contending for the Faith in Today's Culture. She also is a poet, teacher, and hip-hop artist whose latest album, Crescendo needs to be in your arsenal of greats. She is a wife and mom to two cute kids with one on the way, and is just an all-around incredibly wise and kind person.

What you believe about Jesus matters. Kristi McLelland joins Mary Wiley to discuss the Person and work of Jesus in today's episode that correlates with Week 3 of the Everyday Theology Bible study.  Kristi is a speaker, teacher, and professor at Williamson College. She has a Masters in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary and has dedicated her life to teaching people how to study the Bible for themselves. Kristi leads study trips to Israel, Turkey, Greece, and Italy and is excellent at teaching the Bible through a Middle Eastern lens.  Everyday Theology Bible study is available at lifeway.com and everywhere books are sold.

Kelly Minter joins us to talk about who God is and what He does on the Everyday Theology podcast today. We discuss God's holiness, goodness, wrath, and faithfulness and why it matters in our everyday lives.  This series is based on the Everyday Theology Bible study by Mary C Wiley. Available where books are sold.

Jen Wilkin joins Mary Wiley on the podcast today to talk about God's Word. They discuss the value of Scripture, how we can read it faithfully, the truths about its attributes, and what it looks like to be a doer of the Word.    This episode of the Everyday Theology mini-series is based on week 1 of the Everyday Theology Bible Study. Available where books are sold. Download a free set of memory cards so you can hide God's Word in deeply in your heart at www.lifeway.com/everydaytheology.

Today's guest is Emily Jensen, cohost of the Risen Motherhood podcast and coauthor of Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments by Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler. Today we are diving into how to talk about what God asks of us and how to talk about those truths with our kids. Who hasn't heard a kid talk about what he wants to be when he grows up? How do we help kids think about what God wants them to be when they grow up? Make sure you check out Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments and the Risen Motherhood podcast. If you are a mom seeking to point your kids to the Truth, you'll definitely love both!

Barnabas Piper, author of The Curious Christian, and other books, joins us today to discuss what it looks like to raise kids who are curious about the world, leading them ultimately to worship God for who He is. Why did He create so many different things? Each thing He made can point us to worship. Today's sponsor: bottlesodes.tv Today's featured resource: CSB Day-by-Day Chronological Bible