Athey Creek Devoted | Audio Podcast

It's easy to get caught up in the distractions and trappings of the season — even the fun ones. However, it's important to remember what this is all for. Today, Amy talks about ideas for Advent and tips on how to keep the Word at the center.   References:  Luke 2, Luke 1:46-47; Philippians 4:11-13   Resources:  Red Thread — A Christmas Reading Plan https://bit.ly/RedThreadReadingPlan   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

We should be watchmen on the wall (Isaiah 21:6-8) and when we see danger, alert others around us.  Today Amy looks at a new Pew Research study on marriage and family and how that conflicts with what the Bible says.   References:  Isaiah 21:6-8; Genesis 3:6; 1 Corinthians 11:1; Ephesians 5:17-18   Resources: Through the Bible | 1 Corinthians 7 Devoted Live | Remain at your Post  Devoted Live | Complemenatarianism   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Fasting is sometimes overlooked or misunderstood, but it's something Jesus says 'when' we fast, not ‘if.’  Today, Amy is joined by her eldest son and husband to talk about what the Bible says about fasting.   References:  Matthew 4; Acts 14:23; Nehemiah 1:1-4; Ezra 8:21-23; Jonah 3:10; Judges 20:26; Luke 2:36-38; Matthew 6:16; Mark 9:14-29; Mark 1:35; 2 Samuel 12-13-23; Joel 2:12; Psalm 69:10; Matthew 6:33; Isaiah 58   Resources:  God's Chosen Fast https://www.christianbook.com/chosen-fast-spiritual-practical-guide-fasting/arthur-wallis/9780875085548/pd/085547?event=BRSRCG|PSEN   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Have you ever gotten some perhaps well-intentioned words of wisdom that were actually bad advice?  There is a LOT of that out there.  Today, Amy discusses some "bad advice" that may come your way and explores what the Bible says about it.   References:  Matthew 22:36-40; John 14:15; Proverbs 9:10-11; Jeremiah 17:9; Galatians 5:22-24; Romans 3:23; Luke 6:43-45; 1 Timothy 4:16; Romans 12:3; Matthew 7:1-5; Psalm 37; Colossians 2:8; Romans 8:5-8; James 3:17-18   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

We aren't promised that this life will be easy, but we are promised that the Lord is good. Amidst many trials and sufferings in Judy Anderson's life, she continues to ask the Lord, "What would you have for me next?" Rather than dwelling on the hardship, Judy encourages us to seek the Lord and reflect Him in everything that we go through. "For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison," (2 Corinthians 4:17) We hope you are encouraged by Judy's story in today's episode.   References: Ephesians 5:25-33; John 16:33; Nehemiah 9:10; Romans 8:28-29; 2 Corinthians 4:17   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Gentle Parenting has become a trend in parenting that has some dangerous outcomes.  All the while, God's Word has a perfect and ordered plan.  Today Debbie Meador joins Amy to talk about what it looks like to let the Scripture lead in our own lives and our kids.   References:  Genesis 4:3-7; 1 John 5:1-12; Proverbs 20:11; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 22:15   Resources: Momtime Teachings: https://atheycreek.com/teachings/series/momtime-a-divine-outline-for-every-season Devoted Podcast Episode 103 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athey-creek-devoted-audio-podcast/id1510017408?i=1000594898836 Devoted Podcast Episode 150 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/athey-creek-devoted-audio-podcast/id1510017408?i=1000650708741   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Sometimes politics is not our favorite word, but how should we biblically engage with the world around us?  Let's be aware of where wrong teaching can seep into the sphere of political engagement.     References: Jeremiah 29:5-7; Matthew 28:19-20; Mark 13-32-37; Psalm 115:3; Job 42:2; Proverbs 19:21; Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 1:11-12; John 17:17; Genesis 1-2; Psalm 139:13; John 17:14; Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 5:13-16   Resources: GotQuestions Mike Winger - Bible Thinker - https://youtu.be/RZ2HrBT3ZgA?si=gGO9_i5oY6Ul3_Mk   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

We should always have an answer to the question: "What page are you on?"  Today, Amy talks about all being on the same page IN the WORD.   References: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 119:18; 1 John 2:5-6; Proverbs 11:2; Micah 6:8   Resources: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge https://www.amazon.com/Treasury-Scripture-Knowledge-1-Aug-1993-Hardcover/dp/B012HULC4S/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jfYoSlueV3gPEMKEE72q3uZ0DhmkwElDSYhcq2ym2vc0M7ekL8B6F1DQ3-A9sif0VJSqtXvROpSyJr5Yq3QORsyHR9GXCftjBKvTwrxnrSV9wxudLpK8kG7-m4yhENGNCr0ExPjsw4o9rJHHEwQMBQXwre8keJF0I9Jpy2OuxLCPVLoayV1rZ2fOEyy1xi2qNX4diQ0w8aSX-7rbzeCOXziP0YUeSxyZlizmAx9OdSc.pbWbIFHSSEIwTWTEDB-fwzPxYjFzoWW4v9Id72UAdFA&dib_tag=se&hvadid=580690505239&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9032944&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=8572462713595550899--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=8572462713595550899&hvtargid=kwd-59480786&hydadcr=8292_13500883&keywords=treasury+of+scripture+knowledge&mcid=a4e2ce8a88db3c51a3e4b944d2c80225&qid=1760371837&sr=8-3 Bible Knowledge Commentary https://www.amazon.com/Bible-Knowledge-Commentary-Set/dp/089693800X/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/132-0287794-2536825?pd_rd_w=ywoJk&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=RG84Q002NEEG5TX8PZEQ&pd_rd_wg=xqsWt&pd_rd_r=41efeec0-65a5-4b5d-aa34-7148a2079f04&pd_rd_i=089693800X&psc=1 Blue Letter Bible https://www.blueletterbible.org   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

The Trad wife is all the rage both in Christian circles and secular ones. But what does the Bible say?  Today, Amy is joined by Becca Frost to discuss what the Bible says about this.  References:  Genesis 2:18; Proverbs 31; Ephesians 5:21-22; Titus 2:3-5; 1 Thessalonians 4:11; Proverbs 18:22; Proverbs 12:4; Proverbs 14:1; Colossians 3:18; Ephesians 5:33; 1 Peter 3:1; 1 Peter 4:8; Proverbs 1:7; Ephesians 4:2-3   Resources: Defined by Design Study https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0wgCoXmGHkHH6d5BZAjPyliguwbYcy6n   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Today, our “Sharing His Story” episode features Kim Wood. Listen to Kim's story of contentment and rest in trusting the Lord throughout every season.   References: 1 Corinthians 6:12; 1 Corinthians 6:19; John 21:10-17; Psalm 23:8; Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5; Jeremiah 29:11   Resources:  Passion and Purity by Elisabeth Elliott https://www.christianbook.com/passion-purity-learning-under-christs-control/9780800746667/pd/74666X?en=google&event=SHOP&kw=books-0-20%7C74666X&p=1179710&utm_source=google&p=1229912&dv=c&cb_src=google&cb_typ=shopping&cb_cmp=1082047678&cb_adg=175624485249&cb_kyw=&utm_medium=shopping&gad_source=4&gad_campaignid=1082047678&gbraid=0AAAAAD_dTHaiYKh-iiI0ji3svfZ9nSY_R&gclid=CjwKCAjwg7PDBhBxEiwAf1CVu5sERTd347leyNAtpTFVCv6XdbQ53BoTnnDzOVkSxCdXP-bQQbiAihoCsGwQAvD_BwE   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is all the rage in schools and even corporate life these days. Today, Amy is joined by discerning momma and educator Janna Cochran to examine ways that this worldly prescriptive approach is not pointing us toward what God's Word says.   References:  Ephesians 5; Ephesians 5:6-17; Philippians 4:6-7; Ephesians 6:10-18   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Change is the one thing you can always count on, but how can we tread the waters biblically in our crazy world? Amy is back from a break and has lots of scripture to share.   References: Matthew 24:44; 1 John 3:2-3; Psalm 105:5; Psalm 118:1; Psalm 57:7,10; Psalm 118:24; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Colossians 3:17; Isaiah 62:6; 52:8; Jeremiah 29:7-11; 1 Corinthians 15:58   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 28 talks a lot about the fool. Today, we look at verse 26, which says, “Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” References: Proverbs 28:26; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs12:15; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 10:8; Proverbs 16:3, 9; Proverbs 19:21; Matthew 6:33; Isaiah 30:1   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. We read through Proverbs 21 in this episode and decided to take a closer look at verse 21, which says, “Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.”   References:  Colossians 3:5; 1 Peter 2:11; James 1:14-15; 1 Timothy 6; 1 Corinthians 13; Proverbs 4:5-7; Proverbs 2:1-8   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. The verse Amy chose for this week is found in Proverbs 14: "Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox." (Proverbs 14:4)   References: Proverbs 14; John 15:5-8; 1 Peter 4:9; Romans 12:13; Philippians 2:14-18   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 7:25 says, “Let not your heart turn aside to her ways; do not stray into her paths.” Let's dive in!   References:  2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:9-10; Proverbs 18:21; 15:4; 13:20; 22:24-25; Ephesians 4:29; 1 Corinthians 15:33   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

Susie Houston joins Amy today to share how the Lord redeemed her marriage.  Lives get busy, kids can become the focus, and the gradual slide can become a desert of separation. But the Word has the answer!   References: 1 Peter 3:1; Exodus 14:14; 2 Chronicles 20:15; Revelation 4:11; Colossians 3:23; Genesis 2:18; Philippians 2:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6-9; Proverbs 19:11; Romans 8:28   Resources: The Bible Bus App: https://www.ttb.org   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Today, we look at Proverbs 31 as Amy dives into some sweet advice for us from a biblical mom.    Proverbs 31:1-9 "The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him. Listen, my son! Listen, son of my womb!    Listen, my son, the answer to my prayers! Do not spend your strength[a] on women,    your vigor on those who ruin kings. It is not for kings, Lemuel—    it is not for kings to drink wine,    not for rulers to crave beer, lest they drink and forget what has been decreed,    and deprive all the oppressed of their rights. Let beer be for those who are perishing,    wine for those who are in anguish! Let them drink and forget their poverty    and remember their misery no more. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves,    for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly;    defend the rights of the poor and needy."   References:  Proverbs 31:1-9; Proverbs 14:15; Proverbs 4;26; Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 21:17; Proverbs 23:20-21; Proverbs 29-35; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:7; Habakkuk 2:15; Ephesians 5:18   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. We're looking at Proverbs 24:11 today, which says, “Rescue those who are being taken away to death; hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.”   References: Proverbs 24:11, 24:7; James 1:5; Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9-10; Psalm 107:20; Jude 22-23   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds

This summer, we encourage you to read through the book of Proverbs as part of your devotional time. With 31 chapters, it’s the perfect built-in devotional for reading one chapter daily! Our Bible Bite episodes will follow along, with Amy choosing a verse or section from that week’s reading to explore on a deeper level. Proverbs 17:28 is the verse we will look at today: “Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.”   References: Proverbs 17:28; Job 40:4-5; Ecclesiastes 5:2; Philippians 2:3   Contact us: devotedpodcast@atheycreek.com women@atheycreek.com https://atheycreek.com/ministries/women   Follow us on IG: @atheywomen @ammcreynolds