Athey Creek Devoted | Audio Podcast
The Devoted Podcast is part of the Women’s Ministry at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Join us as we discuss what it means to be a woman devoted to…
May 16th, 2024 |
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Episode 156: Spiritual Formation and other "practices" - A Biblical Perspective with Judy Pierce
Spiritual formation, contemplative prayer, centering prayer, the enneagram, manifesting -- the church today if filled with spiritual sounding terms bu…
May 9th, 2024 |
50:21
Episode 155: Biblical Womanhood Q&A with Amber Carter
Today we get to the rest of all your amazing questions on biblical womanhood. If you missed the Devoted Live panel, check it out on YouTube firs…
Apr 25th, 2024 |
54:00
Episode 154: Knowing His Goodness in Infertility with Sarah Price
Today Amy is joined by Sarah Price, who shares what God has done in her life through her struggle with infertility. They talk about who God is and how…
Apr 18th, 2024 |
38:33
Episode 153: Step One - Know your Bible with Pastor Brett
Amy sits down with Pastor Brett to discuss the importance of knowing your Bible and the lifeline of Truth within it.
References:
Psalm 119:105; Acts…
Apr 11th, 2024 |
46:03
Episode 152: Defined by Design Highlights
A few weeks ago, we wrapped up our winter Bible study, "Defined by Design" and it was such a blessing! In today's podcast, Amy and Becca…
Apr 4th, 2024 |
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Episode 151: Devoted Live | Our Deborah Moment
In this episode, we've recorded one of our monthly meetings called Devoted Live. Amy spends some time in Judges 4, where we meet a remarkable woma…
Mar 28th, 2024 |
51:02
Episode 150: Momtime: A Divine Outline with Debbie Meador
Momtime is coming up and it's going to be fantastic! Today, Amy and Debbie talk about a mom's vital role. Debbie walks us through each age gro…
Mar 21st, 2024 |
46:05
Episode 149: Discernment with Judy Slaughter
Amy sits down with Judy Slaughter to examine discernment about our time and thoughts. They discuss why it matters what we fill our minds, hearts, and…
Mar 14th, 2024 |
38:46
Episode 148: Our Words and HIS Word with Elaine Fowler
Today, you will get to meet Elaine Fowler as she and Amy talk about the things that we say and how God's Word has authority over our words. …
Mar 7th, 2024 |
41:43
Episode 147: Finding Joy in Work with Ana and Olivia
Today Amy is joined by Ana Biletskyy and Olivia Watt on the women's ministry team at Athey to talk about WORK. How can we biblically think a…
Feb 29th, 2024 |
38:32
Episode 146: Called to Serve with Lisa Berg
Today Amy is joined by Lisa Berg. Lisa is currently the Mission Director of Three Angels Haiti and has served in different facets and in varying seaso…
Feb 22nd, 2024 |
48:56
Episode 145: Love and Respect
Today Amy is joined by her husband Chris and David and Becca Frost to dig into Ephesians 5. What does biblical love and respect look like? They share…
Feb 15th, 2024 |
46:43
Episode 144: The Why and the Practical of Submission
Submission has been tweaked and distorted by culture but God's design is such a blessing. Today Amy sits down with Becca Frost, Jessica Paul and A…
Feb 8th, 2024 |
50:38
Episode 143: New Mercies 2024
New Mercies is our yearly event where we gather together for fellowship, worship and the Word. Amy McReynolds shares what the Lord had placed on her h…
Feb 1st, 2024 |
49:04
Episode 142: Defined by Design - A Study on Biblical Womanhood
Our next Athey Women Bible study - Defined by Design: A Study on Biblical Womanhood is starting February 6th. Today Amy chats about why this stu…
Jan 25th, 2024 |
43:54
Episode 141: The Goodness of God in trials w/ Rita Dubenko
It can be hard to sit in tough circumstances, but the unshakeable goodness of God is always true. Rita shares her story of facing cancer a…
Jan 18th, 2024 |
45:15
Episode 140: Following His Plan with Jamie O'Halloran
You don't want to miss this. Today Amy is joined by Jamie O'Halloran, a personal mentor, and biblical counselor at Athey. Amy and Jamie…
Jan 11th, 2024 |
30:46
Episode 139: All That I Need
It's a new year but even as the calendar changes our God never does. Today Amy shares some scriptures on her heart as we start a new year.…
Nov 28th, 2023 |
45:18
Episode 138: Q & A with Becca Frost
In a follow up to the Devoted Live Fall Panel, Amy and Becca sit down to cover more of your questions on modesty, devo time, depression, building rela…
Nov 21st, 2023 |
45:41
Episode 137: Thanksgiving Prayer
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we wanted to get back to what Thanksgiving is REALLY all about. Amy walks us through some of the history of Thanksgiving but…
Nov 14th, 2023 |
48:56
Episode 136: Raising Men of Boldness
Our world has a skewed view on men but the Bible calls us to be bold! Today Amy's husband Chris jumps in to talk about raising our boys (and girls…
Nov 7th, 2023 |
48:43
Episode 135: The Nostalgia of Right and Wrong
Remember when knowing right and wrong was a common understanding? It feels like we have lost our way on so many levels but the Word is always our guid…
Oct 31st, 2023 |
58:25
Episode 134: Devoted Live | How NOW Should We Live?
In this Devoted Live episode, Amy talks about what it looks like to have a biblical worldview. How should we live? We should be living separate from t…
Oct 24th, 2023 |
34:37
Episode 133: He is our Healer with Pastor Gabe
Today Amy is joined by Pastor Gabe Carter as they tackle the topic of abuse and look at it through the lens of God's Word.
References:
Ephes…
Oct 17th, 2023 |
41:10
Episode 132: Discipleship 101 with Patty Araujo
Some gals are looking for someone to mentor them and others are wondering if they should be the mentor. Maybe you have no idea what either of those th…
Oct 10th, 2023 |
49:25
Episode 131: The Real "Power" of Story
Tell your story. We often hear how "powerful" our stories are but can we pause and think biblically about that? Today Amy looks to Scripture…
Oct 3rd, 2023 |
1:03:13
Episode 130: Devoted Live | The How of Holiness
This episode may sound a little different, as we recorded the audio at Devoted Live, which is our monthly meeting for the women's ministry of Athe…
Sep 26th, 2023 |
44:40
Episode 129: Growing Old with Judy Slaughter
Today Amy is joined again by Judy Slaughter, the Women's Counseling & Discipleship Director at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Growing old i…
Sep 19th, 2023 |
47:12
Episode 128: Prepping for Persecution
In this world you WILL have trouble. It's a promise of the Word. Today Amy talks about persecution -- what it is and how we can biblically b…
Sep 12th, 2023 |
36:34
Episode 127: Idols in unexpected places
Idolatry might seem like something that ancient peoples of the Bible struggled with, but it might surprise you to find it lurking in your own life. To…
Sep 5th, 2023 |
42:59
Episode 126: Encouraging Educators with Casey Meador
You are going to love this one! Today Amy is joined by Casey Meador, a public school teacher. Casey gives some great encouragement for teachers, paren…
Aug 29th, 2023 |
36:12
Episode 125: In the meantime...Serve the Lord with Gladness
Today Amy gives encouragement on seasons in the valley -- the "in the meantime". We all will face seasons of hurt or grief but God'…
Aug 22nd, 2023 |
40:51
Episode 124: So Let it Be: A Study on Prayer
Today Amy is talking about PRAYER and introducing our next Athey Women study on prayer. We hope you can join us live or online!
YouTube Chann…
Aug 3rd, 2023 |
46:54
Bonus: Barbie vs. the Patriarchy
Is the patriarchy really to blame for all the world's problems? Let's see what the Bible says! This isn't a movie review but it is a…
Jun 6th, 2023 |
40:22
Episode 123: Simple Summer Message
It's Summer... well pretty close. Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost as they review this past season at Athey Women and also announce some things…
May 30th, 2023 |
40:47
Episode 122: What Gets You Up in the Morning?
Today Amy gets philosophical, well not really. But, she does talk about what our purpose is. Do we ask ourselves WHY we are doing something.…
May 23rd, 2023 |
52:56
Episode 121: Raising Men - A Biblical Perspective on Finances
Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk about how we can Biblical look at our finances and train up our kids.
References:
1 Timothy 6:10, 1 T…
May 16th, 2023 |
50:19
Episode 120: A Biblical Perspective on Mental Health
Today Amy talks about the sharp decline in teen girls and why the answer is spiritual. Set your mind on things that are above!
Resources:
Links to…
May 9th, 2023 |
50:42
Episode 119: Q & A: Answering Your Questions with Becca Frost
Today we tackle some of the questions that you gals have sent in. We cover all kinds of stuff today - body image, devotions with kids, family ba…
May 2nd, 2023 |
44:20
Episode 118: Cultural Christian: The Jaded Christian
Continuing on the series on the different labels for Christians and what does a biblical Christian look like. Amy looks at sympathy, empathy and…
Apr 25th, 2023 |
46:18
Episode 117: Seeking the Lord with Judy Slaughter
Judy Slaughter, a sinner saved by grace, doing the very thing she thought she would hate, but instead it is a huge blessing in her life. She joins Amy…
Apr 18th, 2023 |
36:17
Episode 116: Look to the Word
Today Amy peels back some of our own Christian lingoes and provides some practical ways to "Look to God's Word."
Resources:…
Apr 11th, 2023 |
38:37
Episode 115: The Lord Builds the House with Erinn DeGroot
Amy McReynolds is joined by Erinn DeGroot to share her unique story of how the Lord built her family through their journey of IVF. Erinn speaks about…
Apr 4th, 2023 |
40:16
Episode 114: Cultural Christian: The Sunday Christian
Hey, gals! Today Amy looks at another "kind" of Christian that doesn't fit what the Bible has for us. May we all be DOERS of the W…
Mar 28th, 2023 |
49:16
Episode 113: The Gilded Age of Worship
Joey Meador, the Director of Worship at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship, joins Amy today to discuss what the Bible says about worship and to look at…
Mar 21st, 2023 |
36:42
Episode 112: Esther: The End of the Story
Introducing the newest study of Esther by a look at the end of the story. We'd love to have you all join us live or online for Esther: Seein…
Mar 14th, 2023 |
49:32
Episode 111: Cultural Christian: Progressive Christianity
Next up in the Cultural Christian series is Progressive Christianity. This is a big one, gals, and becoming really prevalent. Today Amy wi…
Mar 7th, 2023 |
45:31
Episode 110: Cultural Christian - The "I just FEEL" Christian
Our feelings are tricky and when they are deciding our stance on biblical truth they can be wrong. Today Amy continues the cultural Christian series b…
Feb 28th, 2023 |
50:16
Episode 109: Raising Men - Manly Emotions
Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk about how to help our future men and us with emotions. Boys are supposed to cry, right? Check t…
Feb 21st, 2023 |
45:35
Episode 108: Singleness with Purpose
Single gals this one is for you! Today Amy brings some encouragement from the Word for our single gals. The world and the Word are at odds…
Feb 14th, 2023 |
38:24
Episode 107: Parenting Q & A with Debbie Meador
Amy and Debbie Meador cover some questions submitted by you. From unbiblical gentle parenting to navigating the older years, they discuss the Biblical…
Feb 7th, 2023 |
43:39
Episode 106: Defining Cultural Christianity - Part 2
Today we wrap up by looking at the markers of Cultural Christianity and contrasting that against what the Bible says a Christian is.
References:
M…
Jan 31st, 2023 |
40:28
Episode 105: Defining Cultural Christian - Part 1
There was too much here to pack into one episode! Today Amy does part 1 of 2 on what it looks like to be a Cultural Christian. Culture is defini…
Jan 24th, 2023 |
36:10
Episode 104: What Kind of Christian Am I?
It's easy to put one face on for the world, another at home, and another at church. What kind of Christian am I? Today Amy looks at Ephesian…
Jan 17th, 2023 |
51:41
Episode 103: Mom, What's your job? with Debbie Meador
Amy sits with Debbie Meador, wife of Pastor Brett Meador, to discuss the charge that Christian moms have according to the Word. Influence from the wor…
Jan 10th, 2023 |
43:42
Episode 102: Begin with the End in Mind
Sometimes we set goals and other times we like to "see how it goes." But, we are to make the best use of the time and carefully look at how…
Dec 13th, 2022 |
49:59
Episode 101: Ponder This
"Meditate on it day and night" Joshua 1:8 says. What is Biblical meditation and how can we do better at incorporating this essential C…
Dec 6th, 2022 |
47:04
Episode 100: Complicit with the Anti-Hero
Buckle up, ladies! Today Amy looks at the craze of popular music and how Scripture challenges us and should purify us to live not in conformity to the…
Nov 29th, 2022 |
37:16
Episode 99: What's in Your Hand? with guest Drew Fuller
Today Amy is joined by Drew Fuller to talk about serving the Lord with the gifts and talents that He has given us.
References:
Genesis 1:27; Exodu…
Nov 22nd, 2022 |
39:56
Episode 98: Real Happiness
Happiness is skewed by worldly definitions but God's Word beautifully tells us what true happiness looks like.
References:
Proverbs 15:…
Nov 15th, 2022 |
39:32
Episode 97: Understanding the Holy Spirit with Pastor Gabe Carter
Today Amy sits down with Pastor Gabe Carter to look at what the Bible says about who the person of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is often eit…
Nov 8th, 2022 |
40:43
Episode 96: What We Practice
Does practice really make perfect? Today Amy looks at the things that we practice and what the Bible says to practice.
References:
P…
Nov 1st, 2022 |
40:13
Episode 95: Watering Down Jesus with Pastor Nate DeCoste
There is a dangerous development in Christian circles to diminish who Jesus is. Today Amy is joined by Pastor Nate DeCoste of Athey Creek Christ…
Oct 25th, 2022 |
40:03
Episode 94: Friendship 2.0
Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost and Brooke Meador to talk about when friendship and relationship are tough and what Scripture says to us.&nbs…
Oct 18th, 2022 |
41:59
Episode 93: Do I have to wear pink?
Today Amy talks about Femininity and what the Bible says about embracing our God-given design.
References: Genesis 1:27; Deuteronomy 22:…
Oct 11th, 2022 |
49:48
Episode 92: Raising Men
Today Amy chats about parenting with her husband Chris. What should the role of work look like for our kids at various ages and how can we raise godly…
Oct 4th, 2022 |
44:21
Episode 91: When Sin Becomes "Normal"
It is so easy to allow the things of this world to become "just the way it is." Today Amy talks about some "normal" sins to…
Sep 27th, 2022 |
43:38
Episode 90: Encouragement 101
What does REAL Biblical encouragement look like? Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost as they look at what encouragement is not and biblically what it i…
Sep 20th, 2022 |
50:09
Episode 89: Depression Part 2: What now?
Let's get practical on this topic of Depression and how the Word equips us during these seasons.
References:
Daniel 1; Daneil 3:16-18, 24-25…
Sep 13th, 2022 |
43:58
Episode 88: Depression Part 1: Why Are We Depressed
It's a tough topic but it's one many women really struggle with. Today Amy looks at our common enemy and the things that bring us and keep us…
Sep 6th, 2022 |
45:20
Episode 87: Changing Change
Change can be tough and it can bring out the ugly in us sometimes. Today Amy asks all of us to evaluate our resistance to change and what God's Wo…
Aug 30th, 2022 |
36:20
REPLAY: Episode 29: Your 3 am To-Do list
Replay from November 17, 2020.
Does anyone else wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep? How can we redeem those sleeples…
Aug 17th, 2022 |
42:28
Bonus: Knowing God
Knowing God is truly our life's pursuit and the study of God is such a blessing. Today Amy gives an update on summer life and then talks about our…
Aug 16th, 2022 |
41:47
REPLAY: Episode 22: Obedience! It's a Big Deal
Replay from March 30, 2021.
Being a mom is work, but the Word encourages us to not grow weary. Amy looks at obedience and our charge as moms to tra…
Aug 2nd, 2022 |
48:46
REPLAY: Episode 46: DIY Jesus with Nate DeCoste
Replay from March 30, 2021.
Amy is joined by Nate DeCoste, Director of Youth and Kids ministry at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. They dig into t…
Jul 5th, 2022 |
52:39
Bonus: Renewed Conference Recap and Q&A
Amy, Debbie and Sharon sat down after the conclusion of the Renewed Conference to cover a recap of the conference sessions and a continuation of the q…
Jun 28th, 2022 |
46:21
REPLAY: Episode 43: Devo Demo Day
Replay from March 30, 2021.
Let's talk "Quiet Time" or Devos -- whatever your name is for it. Why do we do them and how? To…
Jun 21st, 2022 |
41:04
REPLAY: Episode 23: Applying Scripture
REPLAY from October 6, 2020
Here's part three in our Studying Scripture series! Today looks at application; a few things to watch out for i…
Jun 16th, 2022 |
47:48
Episode 86: Why I love the patriarchy
Culture is buzzing with all the negatives of the patriarchy but how should we as women of the Word view the patriarchy? Today Amy covers what th…
Jun 14th, 2022 |
47:55
REPLAY: Episode 20: Studying Scripture - Interpretation
REPLAY from September 15, 2020
Pastor Gabe Carter from Athey Creek Christian Fellowship joins Amy today to dig into what we mean by Interpretation…
Jun 7th, 2022 |
37:35
REPLAY: Episode 17: Studying Scripture - Observation
REPLAY from August 24, 2020.
Hey, guys here is the first of three episodes for you breaking down the elements of studying Scripture. Join Amy as we…
May 31st, 2022 |
47:12
Episode 85: Where will you study next?
Summer is here! Where will your study in the Word take you next -- not IF but where? Our summers can have a different cadence but it's…
May 24th, 2022 |
46:52
Episode 84: For the Good
Romans 8 -- Get excited! Today Amy looks at Romans 8:28, "And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those wh…
May 17th, 2022 |
40:38
Episode 83: What are you praying for?
Little check-in on prayer. Who are you praying for? Who's praying for you? Today Amy reminds us of what the Word says about prayer.
Ref…
May 10th, 2022 |
39:08
Episode 82: What's the deal with Bible translations?
Today Amy is joined by Pastor Gabe Carter to give us an overview of Bible translations. They chat about good translations, some comparisons and…
May 3rd, 2022 |
51:00
Episode 81: Theology and Worship Music
Amy is joined by Joey Meador, the Director of Worship at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship to talk about worship music and how theology matters in the…
Apr 26th, 2022 |
35:19
Episode 80: Theology Matters
The term "theology" can sound academic or maybe you just don't know why it's that big of deal. Today Amy chats about why being…
Apr 19th, 2022 |
34:26
Episode 79: Watch out for the little foxes
Today Amy is joined by her husband Chris for some encouragement from the word for marriages. If you aren't married you might be someday and…
Apr 12th, 2022 |
47:53
Episode 78: A Faithfully Different Worldview with Natasha Crain
Today Amy is joined by Natasha Crain, mom, wife, author, blogger. Natasha emphasizes how important knowing a Biblical worldview is today amidst…
Apr 5th, 2022 |
44:26
Episode 77: Discernment: The Answer to knowing who to follow
Have you ever asked yourself or maybe a reliable mentor: Should I read this book? Should I go this conference? There is so much out there…
Mar 22nd, 2022 |
39:37
Episode 76: Matters of modesty
Is modesty REALLY that big of deal? Today Amy looks at what the Bible tells us about our outward appearance and the importance of the inward hea…
Mar 22nd, 2022 |
43:57
Episode 75: Praying for the Slavic community
Today Amy is joined by Tabata Drotenko, a friend who has lived with her husband in Moscow, Russia for the last two years. You are going to love…
Mar 15th, 2022 |
36:02
Episode 74: Hello Proverbs!
Our spring Athey Women study will begin on April 5th! Today Amy will give us a look at that study and what we can expect in this amazing book of…
Mar 8th, 2022 |
35:28
Episode 73: Beautiful Design Series #8: Go Change the World
Today Amy wraps up the Beautiful Design Series with a look at what we do now. How has the Lord used this series in your life? Send us an email at devo…
Mar 1st, 2022 |
48:00
Episode 72: Beautiful Design Series #7: Women and Church
Today Amy looks at what the Bible says about women and church. This one brings a lot of controversy sometimes but should it?
References…
Feb 22nd, 2022 |
47:47
Episode 71: Beautiful Design Series #6: Submission isn't a Bad Word
Today in #6 of the Beautiful Design Series Amy looks at submission and what the Word say about this and what a blessing it is for us as women walking…
Feb 15th, 2022 |
45:56
Episode 70: Beautiful Design Series #5: Advice from Eve
In our 5th episode of the Beautiful Design series Amy goes back to Genesis to look at what Eve might say to us today about who we are and some warning…
Feb 8th, 2022 |
34:01
Episode 69: Beautiful Design Intermission w/ Pastor Brett
We are half-way through the Beautiful Design Series and Amy got a chance to sit down with Pastor Brett to talk about the Bible and the authority of sc…
Feb 1st, 2022 |
35:20
Episode 68: Beautiful Design Series #4: Is Equality really the Goal?
Beautiful Design #4 -- should the battle cry of equality really be our goal? Today Amy will dive into what the Bible says about equality.
Referenc…
Jan 25th, 2022 |
46:54
Episode 67: Beautiful Design Series #3: Femininity and Masculinity
In our third episode of the Beautiful Design Series Amy looks at the uniqueness and beauty of the two genders that God designed and the ramifications…
Jan 18th, 2022 |
35:32
Episode 66: Beautiful Design Series #2: The Bible is the Boss of Me
In this second part of our Beautiful Design series Amy looks at the authority of God's inerrant and inspired Word.
References:
Isaiah 66:2; 2 T…
Jan 11th, 2022 |
29:45
Episode 65: Beautiful Design Series #1: Introduction
Welcome to the Beautiful Design series! In this series we are going to really dig into what God's Word beautifully and specifically says to us as wom…
Jan 4th, 2022 |
34:41
Episode 64: Trust Me
Happy New Year! Amy kicks off 2022 but slowing down and looking at a passage that might be easy to just allow its familiarity to breeze right by. Do…
Dec 21st, 2021 |
35:29
Bonus Episode: A WORD from Mary
Merry Christmas and don't miss this one! It's easy to hear Christmas passages and tune them out but Mary has some things for us to really marinate on…
Nov 30th, 2021 |
38:40
Episode 63: The Real New "Normal"
Have you ever heard someone say they just wish things would get back to "normal?" Is normal really the goal or does the Word have a different pursuit…
Nov 23rd, 2021 |
33:37
Episode 62: Not So Basically Good w/ Pastor Gabe Carter
Today Amy is joined by Pastor Gabe Carter from Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. We are told by the world that we aren't so bad; we are basically goo…
Nov 16th, 2021 |
43:49
Episode 61: Note to Self
Memeology. You know when someone throws out some saying of truth (so called) that is supposed to be really profound? We see these everywhere. Somet…
Nov 9th, 2021 |
38:19
Episode 60: Are You Offended?
What offends you and what do we do with it? Today Amy looks at what the Word has to say about being offended.
References:
Prov. 18:19; I Cor 10:2…
Nov 2nd, 2021 |
39:19
Episode 59: For Such a Time as This!
These feel like TOUGH days but the Lord knew that this was the very day you would be living-- for such a time as this. Today Amy looks at several scr…
Oct 26th, 2021 |
39:43
Episode 58: Family Devos - It's doable
Today Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk some family devos. It's not tough and the biggest hurdle is usually starting.
References:
Prover…
Oct 19th, 2021 |
38:02
Episode 57: What are you pointing to?
When we are on "trial" what is our defense and who or what do we point to? Today Amy looks at Acts and Paul's defense and model of what to point to w…
Oct 12th, 2021 |
40:52
Episode 56: Competent and/or Called
Is competency the same as calling? Today Amy looks at how as women we sometimes confuse competency and calling. What are we called to do?
Referen…
Oct 5th, 2021 |
47:21
Episode 55: Who are you? Conversation with Kathy Grace Duncan
Gender confusion and same sex attraction are topics we face in our culture, churches and even our families. Today Amy is joined by Kathy Grace Duncan…
Sep 28th, 2021 |
35:47
Episode 54: Making "Helper" Cool Again
The world mocks it but our God-given reason for creation is to be a helper. Today Amy looks at what that word means in Scripture's context not the wo…
Sep 21st, 2021 |
45:34
Episode 53: Friendship
Friendship. Sometimes we gals get this one right and sometimes we don't. Today Amy is joined by two of her friends, Becca Frost and Brooke Meador to…
Sep 14th, 2021 |
39:44
Episode 52: Back to School Checklist with Romans 12
Today Amy finishes up Romans 12 and jumps into a pretty hard-hitting checklist from the Apostle Paul.
References:
Romans 12; John 13:35; Philippia…
Sep 7th, 2021 |
32:40
Episode 51: Be Transformed
We are back! After a summer break Amy jumps right back into the word to look at Romans 12. Does the Word transform us or are we conformed?
Refere…
Jul 2nd, 2021 |
40:07
Bonus Episode: Renewed Conference Highlights
Today Amy gives us a few takeaways from the Renewed Conference with Alisa Childers. Make sure to check the Athey Women YouTube channel to watch the f…
May 18th, 2021 |
36:31
Episode 50: Joy- It's coming!
Today Amy talks about joy! It's not really a feeling but an absolute choice we can make.
Resources:
CS Lewis - Surprised by Joy
CS Lewis - The L…
May 11th, 2021 |
43:10
Episode 49: Do Not Fear What is Frightening
Pastor Gabe Carter joins Amy today talking about the three things the Lord has given us: His Spirit, His Word and one another. Each of them needed bu…
May 4th, 2021 |
39:35
Episode 48: The Dangers of Progressive Christianity w/ Alisa Childers
Today Amy is joined by Alisa Childers -- speaker, author of Another Gospel, host of the Alisa Childers podcast, apologist -- to talk about progressive…
Apr 28th, 2021 |
37:25
Episode 47: Do we overthink the Lord's will?
Have you ever struggled to figure out what the Lord's will is? It's a common question for most of us. Today Amy looks at some thin…
Apr 20th, 2021 |
48:46
Episode 46: DIY Jesus with Nate DeCoste
Today Amy is joined by Nate DeCoste, Director of Youth and Kids ministry at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. They dig into the misconceptions of who…
Apr 13th, 2021 |
35:57
Episode 45: Words Matter
Do the words we use really matter? Amy explores the critical importance of defining our terms.
References:
John 1:1; 1 John 4;7-10; 1 Corinthians 1…
Apr 6th, 2021 |
44:04
Episode 44: What are the Essentials
Amy sits down with her husband Chris to discuss another Kitchen Table Apologetics: what are the essentials doctrines of the Christian faith. Although…
Mar 30th, 2021 |
46:21
Episode 43: Devo Demo Day
Let's talk "Quiet Time" or Devos -- whatever your name is for it. Why do we do them and how? Today Amy looks at this important discipline of our Chr…
Mar 23rd, 2021 |
47:10
Episode 42: Discipline in the Proverbs w/ Debbie Meador
Part 3 in our Proverbs Series
Today Amy talks with Debbie Meador on discipline in the Proverbs. It's for parenting but discipline is for everyone an…
Mar 16th, 2021 |
39:57
Episode 41: Words and Work in the Proverbs
Proverbs gives us some great practical words about our words and the work that we do. Today Amy does part two in the Proverbs series.
References: Ja…
Mar 9th, 2021 |
37:10
Episode 40: Remember Who the Enemy Is
Today Amy looks at the common denominator to the evil we see around us and how we can be encouraged in the days we live in.
References:
2 Corinthian…
Mar 2nd, 2021 |
38:22
Episode 39: Proverbs: Growing in Wisdom
Proverbs series! Join Amy as we spend some time in the practical and inspired words of the Proverbs. For this first one in the series we will look…
Feb 23rd, 2021 |
45:17
Episode 38: Prayer: Not formal but not formless
"Prayer is friendship with God... it's not formal but it is not formless... and the casual mind kills it." -- George Buttick
Amy looks at a bunch of…
Feb 16th, 2021 |
37:21
Episode 37: Being Single
Today Amy chats with Brooke Meador -- Worship leader & Communications Director at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship-- on being single and the BLESSING…
Feb 9th, 2021 |
35:47
Episode 36: What about Shame?
What's the deal with shame? Seems to be a popular topic today but what does the Bible say about our shame? Today Amy looks at what this "buzzword" me…
Feb 2nd, 2021 |
44:32
Episode 35: Sitting Down with Pastor Brett Meador
Today Amy is joined by senior pastor, Brett Meador, to talk about Women's Ministry at Athey Creek, as well as the importance of following the instruct…
Jan 19th, 2021 |
44:39
Episode 33: Under the Broom Tree
Depression, anxiety, season in the valley -- Elijah would call it his time under the broom tree. Today Amy looks at I Kings 18 and 19 and the fiery p…
Jan 19th, 2021 |
44:15
Episode 34: Onward
Onward Christian Soldiers! Remember that old hymn? The world is a mess but what things in our culture do we need to have the courage to have a say in…
Jan 12th, 2021 |
39:37
Episode 32: Psalm 119
Psalm 119 is all about the Word of God. This is such a key chapter of scripture. Today Amy sits down with Patty Araujo to talk about Psalm 119.
Jan 5th, 2021 |
40:47
Episode 31: Devoted in 2021
Welcome 2021 and a new season of the Devoted Podcast. Join Amy as she looks forward to what's in store for this year and also asks us to look at what…
Nov 25th, 2020 |
38:04
Episode 30: Thank you, Lord, for 2020
References: Phil. 4:4-7; I Thess. 5:16-18; Gal. 6:9; Phil. 3:13-14; Romans 8:35, 37; Psalm 105:4
Resources: The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Nov 17th, 2020 |
36:20
Episode 29: Your 3 am To-Do list
Anyone else wake up in the middle of the night and can't go back to sleep? How can we redeem those sleepless minutes or hours? Today Amy looks at th…
Nov 10th, 2020 |
41:31
Episode 28: Disagreeing Biblically
It seems disagreement is everywhere right now! How does the Bible instruct us on HOW to disagree.
References: Galatians 5:22-23; 2 Timothy 2:24-26;…
Nov 4th, 2020 |
42:58
Episode 27: Who's in charge here?
It's Election Day! Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God…
Oct 27th, 2020 |
47:42
Episode 26: Sitting down with a Titus 2 woman
Today Amy is joined by Judy Slaughter, the Director of Counseling and Discipleship at Athey Creek Christian Fellowship. Judy shares what's on her hea…
Oct 20th, 2020 |
48:40
Episode 25: Proverbs 31 In Every Season
The infamous Proverbs 31 woman. Today Amy is joined by Becca Frost to talk about this passage -- the beauty, the challenge and the joy of striving to…
Oct 13th, 2020 |
39:06
Episode 24 - Idolatry 2020 Style
Thank goodness we don't struggle with idolatry in 2020, or do we? Today Amy looks at the self-love culture and the sneaky way idolatry presents itsel…
Oct 6th, 2020 |
41:04
Episode 23: Applying Scripture
Here's part three in our Studying Scripture series! Today looks at application a few things to watch out for in this important part of our Bible stud…
Sep 29th, 2020 |
41:47
Episode 22: Obedience! It's a Big Deal
Being a mom is work but the Word encourages us to not grow weary. Today Amy looks at obedience and our charge as moms to train up our kids to obey par…
Sep 22nd, 2020 |
42:19
Episode 21: You aren't the boss of me
Our emotions! They can be an asset or our worst enemy sometimes. Today Amy looks at the pitfalls of allowing our emotions and what makes us happy tak…
Sep 15th, 2020 |
47:55
Episode 20: Studying Scripture - Interpretation
Pastor Gabe Carter from Athey Creek Christian Fellowship joins Amy today to dig into what we mean by Interpretation of Scripture. It's so important to…
Sep 8th, 2020 |
41:15
Episode 19: Stay in the fight
Are we in a fight right now? Kinda feels like it. Amy looks some of the enemies devices today and what scripture tells us about our battle and how…
Sep 1st, 2020 |
45:03
Episode 18: Come on over: Fellowship in the Bible
Today Amy looks at what the Bible says about Fellowship. Yep we are supposed to do that. We NEED to do that.
References: Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:24-25…
Aug 25th, 2020 |
37:35
Episode 17: Studying Scripture - Observation
Hey, guys here is the first of three episodes for you breaking down the elements of studying Scripture. Join Amy as we looked to ways to rightly divi…
Aug 18th, 2020 |
43:25
Episode 16: Kitchen Table Apologetics - What is the Gospel?
Today Amy is joined by her husband Chris to talk through an essential for us as believers. For parents or anyone, this is such an important conversat…
Aug 11th, 2020 |
41:07
Episode 15: What's your plan?
Today Amy looks to the Word to help guide us in what our plans vs. God's plan looks like.
References:
Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 13:5, John 16:33, Ephe…
Aug 4th, 2020 |
37:41
Episode 14: Fear is a liar
Fear seems to be the enemy's flavor of the summer but God's Word points us rightly on this issue.
References:
Proverbs 1:7, Philippians 2:12-13, M…
Jul 28th, 2020 |
42:31
Episode 13: Forgiven - A Redemption Story
Today Amy is joined by Becki Herbert. Becki will be sharing her story of redemption and healing coming from a post-abortive past. Becki leads a Bibl…
Jul 21st, 2020 |
55:15
Episode 12: Beauty from Ashes: A Marriage Story
Today Amy is joined by Kimberly Smith with a powerful story of how regardless of what we have done or what has been done to us our marriage is never b…
Jul 14th, 2020 |
50:25
Episode 11: Grief Observed
In this unscripted episode Amy shares some encouragement and some real life when in the dark halls of grief. Listen to how the Lord meets us in our h…
Jul 7th, 2020 |
41:18
Episode 10: Take a break! A look at Sabbath
We all need to take a break. The Lord instituted sabbath as something He knew was good for us. On today's podcast, Amy looks at sabbath and how we c…
Jun 30th, 2020 |
35:09
Episode 9: Standing Firm
These are some tough days and it's easy to feel tired and unsure of how to fight the daily battle. Today Amy looks at Ephesians 6 and how we can STAND…
Jun 23rd, 2020 |
31:32
Episode 8: My Good Shepherd
Today we will look at Psalm 23! Step away from the noise of the world and join Amy in this beautiful passage.
References: Psalm 23, John 10
Jun 16th, 2020 |
37:55
Episode 7: Studying Scripture!
The purpose of Devoted is to help us as women be fully devoted to the Word of God. That has to start with the study of the Bible. In this Episode Amy…
Jun 9th, 2020 |
32:29
Episode 6: Prayer
Prayer is such a get to and an amazing part of our walk as believers in Jesus. In this episode Amy talks about the importance of prayer, how we shoul…
Jun 2nd, 2020 |
30:36
Episode 05. Steadfast in Quarantine Summer
Today Amy will look at the reminders of the steadfastness of the Lord. Who doesn't need some of that right now? We will also look at a few practical…
May 26th, 2020 |
49:37
Episode 4: Roles, Culture and the Word
Amy is joined by Pastor Gabe Carter from Athey Creek Christian Fellowship to look at I Timothy 2:8-15 and continue the conversation on what the God ha…
May 19th, 2020 |
00:00
Episode 03. Who We Are
Culture has given us a skewed perspective on individual roles and identity as women. We want to look at what scripture says and ground ourselves in th…
May 12th, 2020 |
00:00
Episode 02. Kitchen Table Apologetics
Amy sits down with her husband, Chris to talk kitchen table apologetics. What is apologetics and why is it important not just for parents but for all…
May 5th, 2020 |
00:00
Episode 01. Depression: My Story, the Tools, and the Victory
Depression is often the best kept secret in the church, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode Amy shares her own story with depression and how t…
May 1st, 2020 |
02:22
Episode 00. Devoted Trailer
Welcome to Devoted! We are glad you are here. Find out what Devoted is all about.