Have a friend or family member living in sin, and can’t tell whether to speak up or stay quiet?

Maybe your grown kids have walked away from church, your husband has stopped praying, or your best friend is flirting with something you KNOW will end badly.

Ever swing between saying nothing and saying way too much? Staying quiet can feel like giving up on them. Speaking up can feel like it might cost you the relationship.

In this episode, I’m walking through six questions to ask before you say a word, so you know whether to say something, what to say, and when to leave it with God.

I’m also sharing a cliff, a toddler by a swimming pool, and the surprising backstories of the people in Hebrews 11 (hint: it changes how you see “bad” sinners).

If so, this one’s for you.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Why your own heart comes first, and how to tell if you’re concerned or just uncomfortable
• How to figure out if it’s actually a sin or something Christians disagree on (drinking, gambling, missing church)
• Why a brand new believer, a lifelong churchgoer, and a non-Christian each need a different conversation
• How much say you really have with your husband, adult kids, close friends, or a stranger online
• Five ways to respond that aren’t just “speak up” or “stay quiet” (including what to do after you’ve already said your piece)
• Why you’re not the Holy Spirit (and why that’s such a relief)

You can’t change anyone’s heart, and you were never meant to. You can pray, get honest about your part, and say what God gives you to say, then leave the rest with Him.

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Brittany Ann’s book: “Follow God’s Will” https://amzn.to/3dLfzLQ (affiliate)

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If a pastor or author you trusted said something wildly unbiblical, you’d probably catch it.

But what about false teaching that’s only a little bit off? A verse pulled slightly out of context, a saying you’ve heard your whole life, advice that’s almost right?

Those are the ones that slip right past us, because they sound biblical.

I grew up in church (my grandpa was a pastor, and we were there pretty much any time the doors were open), went to Bible college, and did Bible quizzing. So when my mother-in-law politely asked where a few things I believed were actually found in the Bible, my first thought was, bring it on.

That’s not quite how it turned out.

Chances are, you’re hearing about God from more voices than ever: sermon clips, pretty verse graphics, books, podcasts, and well-meaning friends and family. You don’t have to fact-check every word. You just need a radar that notices when something deserves a closer look.

In this episode, we talk about:
• Six signs a teaching might be a little off, from leaning on one verse to promising more than God actually promised
• Why a single verse on its own can point you the wrong way (with two verses that seem to say opposite things)
• Familiar sayings like "God won't give you more than you can handle" that sound like Scripture but aren't
• How to tell what the Bible actually commands from what's just a cultural expectation
• What to do when something doesn't sit right: pray, check God's Word, and ask good questions
• The Sunday a sermon had me ready to walk out of church (and why I never sent that email)

You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to notice when something sounds off. With a little practice, you’ll know when to dig into God’s Word for yourself, ask questions, or gently push back, and you can keep learning from the teachers you love with confidence.

📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Brittany Ann's book: "Fall in Love with God's Word" https://amzn.to/47sWmqp (affiliate)

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Website: https://equippinggodlywomen.com

NEW WORKSHOP: Understand God’s Word

Ready to move beyond simply reading the Bible? Join me October 22nd for a FREE live, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn a simple process for studying Scripture yourself, so you understand what it means and how to live it out today.

Grab your free seat here: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/workshops/understand-gods-word/

NEW WORKSHOP: Understand God’s Word

Ready to move beyond simply reading the Bible? Join me October 22nd for a FREE live, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn a simple process for studying Scripture yourself, so you understand what it means and how to live it out today.

Grab your free seat here: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/workshops/understand-gods-word/

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Want to read your Bible more, but honestly don't feel like it? You're not alone, and you’re not a bad Christian.

Most of us assume the fix is more of all the things: Print the reading plan, set the alarm, try harder this time. But trying harder doesn’t work.

And it usually isn't a time problem either. (We find time to scroll our phones, after all.)

So if you're a busy Christian mom who never seems to have the motivation to read your Bible, this one's for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why "every single day, first thing in the morning" isn't a biblical command (yes, I went back and checked)
• How to figure out what time in Scripture can realistically look like in your season
• Five common ways we misread the Bible, like treating it as a rule book or an instruction manual, and why each one makes Scripture feel boring
• What the Bible actually is, and why that makes you want to keep reading
• A simple, honest prayer for the days you just don't want to
• What long-distance running (and getting my kids to eat broccoli) taught me about not quitting before it gets good

You don't have to guilt yourself into loving God's Word. Take the pressure off, start small, and give it a little time. The wanting to really does come.

📖 RESOURCE MENTIONED:
Brittany Ann's book: "Fall in Love with God's Word" https://amzn.to/47sWmqp (affiliate)

🔗 STAY CONNECTED:
Website: https://equippinggodlywomen.com

NEW WORKSHOP: Understand God’s Word

Ready to move beyond simply reading the Bible? Join me October 22nd for a FREE live, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn a simple process for studying Scripture yourself, so you understand what it means and how to live it out today.

Grab your free seat here: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/workshops/understand-gods-word/

NEW WORKSHOP: Understand God’s Word

Ready to move beyond simply reading the Bible? Join me October 22nd for a FREE live, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn a simple process for studying Scripture yourself, so you understand what it means and how to live it out today.

Grab your free seat here: https://equippinggodlywomen.com/workshops/understand-gods-word/

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