2/26/26 S1E3 Show Notes

Babies & Boardrooms: Has Biblical Womanhood Become Confused? | Praise God Let’s Go

Topic: ​​Pastor Spence Shelton, Pastor Scott Urbanek, and Courtney Shelton discuss 3 threats to modern biblical womanhood and the solutions for addressing them.

Soul Work: Women - use your words to encourage. For married women, use your words to encourage your husband. For single women, use your words to build up your people or your church community.

Ask Pastor Spence Question: How do husbands encourage their wives to be godly women?

Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60

Statistics Referenced:

• Correction to Sunday’s sermon on who wrote Proverbs 31 - NOT Solomon
• Nice by Sharon Hodde Miller

For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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Praise God, Let's Go Season 1 Episode 2

Topic: ​​Pastor Spence Shelton & Pastor Scott Urbanek discuss three threats to biblical manhood and the importance of fighting for biblical masculinity in today’s culture.

Soul Work:

• Husbands: Name one character trait you genuinely admire in your wife + one specific physical/appearance affirmation, and tell her this week.
• All men: Encourage one brother—name one Christlike trait you see and speak it out loud. How to do that: Send a voice text, call them, text them, and say, “I have been encouraged by seeing _________ in your life.”

Ask Pastor Spence Question: How do I pick the person I’m going to marry?

Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60

Statistics Referenced:

• Check out our church plant in Charlotte launching Fall 2026: https://oasisclt.org/
• Robert Lewis: Quest for Authentic Manhood
• https://www.statista.com/chart/16959/share-of-the-internet-that-is-porn/
• https://www.ecarebehavioralinstitute.com/blog/porn-addiction-statistics/
• https://www.barna.com/research/porn-in-the-digital-age-new-research-reveals-10-trends/
• Proven Men & Women Group: For more information, email provenmen@mercycharlotte.com
  • Proven Men is a ministry for men who are struggling with sexual sin. This 13-week, gospel-centered group study will help you uncover the process of breaking free from addiction and learn how to deal with temptation and setbacks without guilt and shame. Personal accountability, encouragement, and biblical truth are vital in your healing and growth. With the help of a like-minded support network and the truth of God’s Word, freedom is possible! Interested in joining a group at Mercy? Email us using the button below.
• The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller
• Facing Shadows by Patrick Carnes

For more content, follow Spence Shelton on Instagram at @PastorSpenceShelton. We would love for you to visit Mercy Church! For more information about our campuses, visit https://mercycharlotte.com.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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2/12/26 Show Notes

Topic: ​​What is the Song of Solomon and why should Christians study this book of the bible? Tune in as Pastor Spence and Pastor Scott discuss their hopes for Mercy Church as we dive into this series on relationships.

Soul Work: Read the book of Song of Solomon.

Ask Pastor Spence: What does it mean when we say “God is Love”?

Listen to this week’s sermon at https://mercycharlotte.com/sermon_series/

Have a question for Pastor Spence? Submit it here!

Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60

Statistics Referenced:

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgender

https://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2020/08/31/half-of-u-s-christians-say-casual-sex-between-consenting-adults-is-sometimes-or-always-acceptable/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22378837192&gbraid=0AAAAA-ddO9FGH8p3_FHSt2UFQB2P0URVx

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graphsaboutreligion.com

The Sharp Decline in Transgender Identification Among Young Adults

What the latest data say about Gen Z, gender identity, and a post-pandemic correction.

https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-sharp-decline-in-transgender

Barna Group

New Barna Data on Marriage and Divorce Trends

A new Barna study highlights five marriage and divorce trends shaping today’s families—and how leaders can respond with care and compassion.

Est. reading time

1 minute

https://www.barna.com/trends/marriage-divorce-trends-2025/

Pew Research Center

Half of U.S. Christians say casual sex between consenting adults is sometimes or always acceptable

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Introduction Episode: Show Notes

Topic: ​​Welcome to the Praise God, Let’s Go podcast! Thank you for listening. Pastor Spence Shelton and Pastor Scott Urbanek introduce themselves and discuss the passion behind the podcast and the mission for each episode moving forward.

Soul Work: Like, subscribe, and follow for more!

Question for Spence? Submit it here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19QweXVvO2F8oLeb5zltZwb5AmA30v_D2hqByxqpYe8E/edit?ts=698ccc60

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational and spiritual encouragement purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice of any kind, including but not limited to legal, medical, financial, mental health, or other licensed professional services. Listeners should seek qualified professionals for advice specific to their individual circumstances. Mercy Church is not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any third-party resources, organizations, or individuals referenced in this podcast. By listening to this podcast, you acknowledge and agree to these terms.

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