The Bible Never Said That

**Chara is going to do a special holiday miniseries! Send Chara a message on her site or on Facebook with the Christmas sayings and songs that have no real basis in Scripture!** You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterToday, though, we’re talking about love. How would you fill in this blank: “Love means ______”? Verses referenced: 1 Corinthians 13, John 15:13, Matthew 5:22-24, Psalm 38:18, Luke 17:3-4, 1 John 4:4-8Movie referenced: Love StoryArticles referenced:I Confess (It's Easy to Neglect) by Dustin Crowe'Love Means Never Having To Say You’re Sorry:' What Does The 'Love Story' Line Mean? By Groovy Historyhttps://groovyhistory.com/love-means-never-having-to-say-youre-sorrySongs referenced: How He Loves Us by John Mark McMillan What Is Love by HaddawayI Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner ***Episode Image Credit: Getty/Invisible_Bulldog Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, we look at the life of King Saul and how his plan to ask for forgiveness and not for permission backfired on him. Chara also unpacks why we cheapen forgiveness when we look at it as anything other than costly.Articles Referenced: Wikiquote: Grace HopperWant to Succeed in Life? Ask for Forgiveness, Not PermissionVerses Referenced: 1 Samuel 13:8-14; 2 Chronicles 25: 16-21; 1 Samuel 15; Romans 6:1-2, 11-14, 23; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 4:32***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Invisible_Bulldog Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Chara and Peter discuss why so many of us take 1 Timothy 6:10 out of context and grab onto it as truth. What they cover: 1. What the text actually says, and how God wants us to view money. 2. Why we make an idol out of money (security, influence, status)3. Why we matter apart from our money4. How to think about poverty5. God’s call for us to care for our families through financial means 6. The poverty and prosperity gospels, and why they’re both wrong7. What success actually looks like for a ChristianVerses referenced: 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Proverbs 18:11, 1 Timothy 5:8, Psalm 1, Books referenced: Every Good Endeavor by Timothy KellerPeter Braunworth's Podcast: On the Rock***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/VectorInspiration Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When children are put first, it becomes not only unhealthy but devastating. If the aim of life fails short of what is pleasing to God most of all (to glorify him and worship him above all things) we are building our lives on shifting sands.What we discussed:1.How does your day begin? Are you willing to start your day with Christ?2.If the kids’ schedules start to overshadow the things that would lead to spiritual health for your family, that is a good indicator that you’re drifting from Christ’s priorities for our lives.Verses Referenced: Matthew 6:33, Psalm 127:3, Matthew 7:24-27, Genesis 37-50, Luke 15:11-32, Resources Mentioned:Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Parenting by Paul TrippMovie referenced: King Richard***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Natalie_ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Too many people in the church carry falsehood: if people are sick or suffering, they must have hidden sin.”The worldly version of this is: “If you are suffering, you must have done something to deserve it.”The Bible never says this. Today, Chara’s friend and mentor Laura Chica sits down and unpacks why we believe this and what the Bible really says about our sickness and sufferings.Notes:Scriptures Referenced: John 9, Job, Galatians 6:7-9, Proverbs 16:25, 1 John 1:9, Laura Chica’s Website: RestoredLaura’s book: Journey: A Path to Biblical Change***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/SurfUpVector Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today I'm talking with Matt Maceira, founder of an international street ministry called Be Bold Street Ministries. Be Bold is on the streets 7 days a week in Salem, Oregon. They serve and share the love of Christ with all people from all walks of life.Matt lived on the street for many years and wanted to address the saying, "Homeless people are lazy or addicted." In this episode, we correct this false notion.Notes:Verses: Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Galatians 6:1-2 , James 3:17, Luke 9:57, Galatians 4:4, John 3:16, Romans 10:9-10, 2 Peter 3:9Follow Matt:Website: Be Bold Street MinistriesFacebook Page: Be Bold Ministry***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/SurfUpVector Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Here is Part 1 of Chara's interview with Matt – be sure to check it out! What we talk about this week:1. Why “man up” is a popular idea, but why it’s not theologically sound.2. The difference between toxic masculinity and masculinity that Jesus modeled for men.3. Instead of telling men to “man up” – here’s a better encouragement.Notes:Verses Referenced: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 8, Luke 9, Luke 4Follow Matt: The Most Excellent Way WebsiteMost Excellent Way Facebook Page***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Dina Mariani Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When I heard Matt MacCollin speak on breaking free of addiction, I knew that you needed to hear what he had to say.What we talked about:1. Why Matt uses to word “victory” rather than “recovery”2. Why “fake it ‘til you make it” leaves us destitute3. Why the book of James was so helpful for Matt during his trials4. Why “fake it ‘til you make it” is popular, but also harmfulVerses Referenced:Philippians 1:6, James 1, Luke 23:34, Galatians 5, Galatians 2:20-21, Hebrews 4:12-16, John 14, Isaiah 55Follow Matt: The Most Excellent Way WebsiteMost Excellent Way Facebook Page***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/SurfUpVector Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today, we’re wrapping up our first half-truth series. If you know your bible, you know the bible says that we reap what we sow. But we need to be able to discern between true, anchored hope, and false hope.We should give; we are absolutely called to be generous. But when we give, we need to check our hearts. Are we giving to be seen? Or are we giving as an act of sacrificial worship to our King?Verses Referenced: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11; Genesis 12:2; Luke 21:1-4; Zechariah 8:13; Luke 12:48; Acts 20:35; Philippians 4:12-13; Acts 20:35; Revelation 22:17***Articles Referenced: Benny Hinn Is My Uncle, but Prosperity Preaching Isn't for Me by Costi HinnDid Paul Teach the Prosperity Gospel? by Sam Storms***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Anna Semenchenko Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This saying is meant to boost self-esteem. But self-esteem is a fickle thing, and the Bible never tells us to seek it. But when we look to the only perfect person to walk the earth, Christ, we find a better thing than self-esteem.***Verses Referenced: Hebrews 10:12-13; Job 1:3; Job 1:8; Job 3:1–3; Philippians 3:12; Ephesians 1:3-7; 2 Cor 3:18; 2 Peter 3:18; Colossians 1:21-22; Philippians 1:6 ***Articles Referenced: Development of Self-Esteem From Age 4 to 94 Years: A Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies by Ulrich Orth, Ruth Yasemin Erol, Eva C. LucianoYou Are Not Enough, and That's Okay by Asheritah Ciuciu6 Lies We Believe Every Day and How to Combat Them with Truth by Chara Donahue Identity Crisis by Kate FrankenWhen Your Significance and Identity Get Tested by Stephen Kendrick and Lawrence Kimbrough***You can find Chara at Anchored Voices | Facebook | TwitterEpisode Image Credit: Getty/Ponomariova_Maria Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.