The Bible Never Said That

Have you heard Proverbs 22:6 spoken as a promise, rather than using it as a principle? When we do this, we can come to some false conclusions about our parenting. We need to get clear about what our role in our relationship with our children and their own responsibilities toward God.VERSES REFERENCED:Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 127:4, Deuteronomy 24:16, Romans 14:12,  Proverbs 4:23, Deuteronomy 24:16, Ezekiel 18:20ARTICLES REFERENCED: Proverbs: How Human Wisdom Becomes Divine by Tim Mackie and Whitney Woollard: https://bibleproject.com/blog/proverbs-human-wisdom-becomes-divine/Aiming at a True Heritage by Chara Donahue: https://www.joyofit.org/blog/aiming-at-a-true-heritageBOOKS REFERENCED: The Age of Opportunity by Paul Tripp: https://www.paultripp.com/age-of-opportunityParenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul Tripp: https://www.paultripp.com/parentingFOLLOW CHARA:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We need to take time to wrestle with these verses from the Law. The good news is, Jesus gives a great sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, to clarify the Old Testament law for his listeners. Verses referenced: Exodus 21:22-25, Leviticus 24:17-20, Deuteronomy 19:16-21, Romans 12:19-21, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:15, Hebrews 10:30Books referenced: Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortland: https://amzn.to/3vPStJh Articles referenced: “Why did God Allow for an Eye for an Eye in the Old Testament” by Hope Bolinger: https://bit.ly/3rDwu74 “What Does an Eye for an Eye Mean” by Penny Noyes: https://bit.ly/3OsmRBC“Eye for an Eye-Biblical Meaning and Significance” by Crosswalk.com: https://bit.ly/3xNRlIm“What Does Eye for an Eye Mean” by Jennifer Slattery: https://bit.ly/3EyaUpq***Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The Bible clearly says “Judge not.” But, it also says “Judge rightly.” You can make a defense for both if you pick out individual verses, so let’s explore all of them a bit more, in context, to get a better understanding of judgment. Articles Referenced: Judge Not, That You May Judge Well by Jon BloomBooks Referenced: All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment by Hannah AndersonVerses Referenced: Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 7:16-20, John 7:15, Luke 6:37-38, James 4:12, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4, John 8:3-7, John 7:16-24, 1 Corinthians 5, 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, 1 Samuel 16:7Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Episode 39: Putting Jeremiah 29:11 Back in ContextThis verse is plastered in walls, coffee mugs, and diaries. But without its historical and scriptural context, we miss its original intent and, thus, its meaning for us now. Don’t despair – if this verse comforts you, it still will when we’re done. Chara’s book recommendation this week:The Non-Prophets Guide to the End Times by Todd Hampson: https://toddhampson.com/books/the-non-prophets-guide-to-the-bible/Articles referenced:Who are the Minor Prophets and Why are They Important? by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/who-are-the-minor-prophets-and-why-are-they-important.htmlDoes Jeremiah 29:11 Apply to You? By Russell Moore: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/jeremiah-2911-apply/Verses referenced: Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 25:11-12, Lamentations 1:1-5, John 3:16 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

We’re kicking off a new series called “Out of Context”. For the next ten episodes, we’ll look at a verse in the Bible that is commonly taken out of context. We’ll unpack it’s original meaning and figure out from there what it might really be saying to us, today.Verses referenced:John 2:13–16, Psalm 91:11-12, Luke 4:1:13, Revelation 22:12, Matthew 24:35-36Articles referenced:7 Steps to a Deeper Understanding of the Bible by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/faith/steps-to-a-deeper-understanding-of-the-bible.htmlAdolf Hitler Speech of April 12,1921: https://history.hanover.edu/courses/excerpts/111hit1.htmlQuoting Scripture Contrary to its Purpose is Devilish by Ryan Higginbottom: https://www.knowableword.com/2020/01/06/quoting-scripture-contrary-to-its-purpose-is-devilish/Follow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Before we start our new series, we’re going to remind ourselves why it is so important to know what the Bible never says.Verses Referenced:Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 4:5-6, 2 Samuel 7:28, Titus 1:2, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 119:89, Matthew 24:35 Articles Referenced: 1. The Inerrancy of Scripture-Chapter 5 by  Wayne Grudem: https://truthstory.org/blog/the-inerrancy-of-scripture-chapter-5/2. Revelation and Interpretation by J.I. Packer: https://www.cslewisinstitute.org/webfm_send/5833. Infallibility and Inerrancy by R.C. Sproul: https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/infallibility-and-inerrancyFollow Chara:Anchored Voices: https://anchoredvoices.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahueTwitter: https://twitter.com/charadonahue Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A lot of upbeat, positive, motivational sayings pop up around this time of year. Today, we are going to discuss one that I appreciate for its attempts at offering hope, but bristle at its limitations. Today, let’s unpack the ideas behind “New Year, New You.”The good news is, a new you is never limited to a specific date or time of year. Christ can make anyone new, at any time. But what does it mean that we are made new in Christ, and how does that jive with the world’s idea of “new year, new you.”Article Referenced: New Year’s Resolution Statistics (Updated 2021) by Discover Healthy Habits: https://discoverhappyhabits.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/10 Steps to Help You Think through Your Goals for the New Year by Chara Donahue: https://www.ibelieve.com/slideshows/10-steps-to-help-you-think-through-your-goals-for-the-new-year.htmlVerses Referenced: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Lamentations 3:22-23; Isaiah 43:18-19; Luke 19:1-10; Philippians 2:3-4; Proverbs 3:5-6; Hebrews 12:11; Psalm 34:14Episode Image Credit: Getty/HAKINMHAN Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Will our troubles really be "out of sight" next Christmas? The Bible doesn't say that. We are those who live knowing that "in this world you will have trouble..." Thankfully, the end of this Bible verse ends with a firm promise - "but take heart! I have overcome the world."In this episode, Chara discusses how our hearts can be light this Christmas while not denying that trouble will surely come.Verses referenced: John 16:33; John 14:3; Luke 2:10-11; Matthew 1:23; Psalm 34:18; Zephaniah 3:17; Psalm 23; Isaiah 9:6Articles referenced:Christmas Mourning by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/3m67NNAWhen Peace on Earth Seems Impossible by Chara Donahue: https://bit.ly/320hc2jChristmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: https://poets.org/poem/christmas-bellsThe Original Lyrics to ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ Weren’t Very Merry at All by Maddy Shaw Roberts: https://bit.ly/326fM61Songs referenced: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Bsy9Sl4Z6U***You can find Chara at: https://anchoredvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahue/ https://twitter.com/CharaDonahue/Episode Image Credit: Getty/sabelskaya Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Scriptures Referenced: Luke 1:34-38; John 6: 5-13; Luke 2:4-21; 1 Corinthians 2:9; Psalm 126:1, Philippians 4:8Songs Referenced: Carol of the Drum by The Trapp Family Singers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwBSy3dVAKoArticles Referenced: A Wise Imagination by Chara Donahue: https://www.joyofit.org/blog/a-wise-imaginationHow the ‘Little Drummer Boy’ Came to Be by Epsie Estrella: https://www.liveabout.com/little-drummer-boy-history-2456078Enriching Our Imagination: An Interview With Karen Swallow Prior by Beth Felker Jones: https://firebrandmag.com/articles/enriching-our-imagination-an-interview-with-karen-swallow-prior***You can find Chara at: https://anchoredvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahue/ https://twitter.com/CharaDonahue/Episode Image Credit: Getty/sabelskaya Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today we’re kicking off our Christmas series – “The Bible Never Said That… Even if Christmas Songs Do”Notes:Songs Referenced: Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Fred Coots and Haven GillespieBooks Referenced: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisVerses Referenced: Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 44:6, Psalm 139, Romans 1:25, 2 Peter 1:6, 1 Timothy 4:7-10, Matthew 6:4, Acts 7, Hebrews 11, Galatians 3:5-6, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 14:10-14, 1 Corinthians 10:23-31Articles Referenced:Who is Santa, and What Does He Have to do with Christmas? By Angie Mosteller: https://bit.ly/3Dm30hEThe Real Santa by Sarah Phillips: https://bit.ly/3cltpAw12 Principles on How to Disagree with Other Christians by Andrew David Naselli and J. D. Crowley: https://www.9marks.org/article/romans-14/On Disputable Matters by D.A. Carson: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/on-disputable-matters/***You can find Chara at: https://anchoredvoices.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CharaDonahue/ https://twitter.com/CharaDonahue/Episode Image Credit: Getty/Angyee054 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.