Strength to Strength welcomed Renee Miles to discuss how God’s instruction for sisters’ headcovering compliments His design for womanhood.

There is an agreement among Christians that the verses in 1 Corinthians 11 are talking about a head covering, but this is where the agreement ends. Beyond that there is much debate and differences of opinion:

• Is it a practice for today?
• Is it an actual item to wear?
• Do we wear it all the time?
• What should a head covering look like?

The journey to discovering solid answers to the many questions and arguments in this area was a long one but worth the effort. Renee will share the experience of what she and her husband learned that led to their conviction.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Resource: More-detailed testimony by Renee Mills, 2023 (audio MP3).

Resource: YouTube: “Head Coverings: History, Context, and Exegesis” by Carlton C. McLeod

Resource: YouTube: “Headcovering Series” by Finny Kuruvilla:

• Part 1: “Cultural or Counter-Cultural”
• Part 2: “Long Hair or a Fabric Covering? Just in Church, or for Everyday Life?”
• Part 3: “As Modesty, Liberation, and a Gateway to the Spirit’s Power”

Resource: YouTube: “Headship Series” by Matthew Milioni:

• Part 1: “The Order of the Headship”
• Part 2: “Patterns of the Headship Order”
• Part 3: “The Practical Manifestation of Veiling”
• Part 4: “Women Are the Glory of Man”

https://strengthtostrength.org/gods-design-for-headcovering-my-search-for-answers/

Strength to Strength welcomed Josh Wray for a discussion about discipleship modeled after Jesus.

As disciples of Jesus, we are invited to follow Him in fellowship with other believers. Through the joys and challenges of interacting with other disciples, we are being conformed into the image of Christ. In this message, Josh will share what practical discipleship has looked like in his life, and his dream of seeing equipped disciples rise up as mighty men and women in our day.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

Resource: “Disciplecast” is a podcast about discipling, which is organized in part by Josh Wray. Join this Telegram group for updates and more! https://t.me/+EPbZDLhSoOhmMmJh

https://strengthtostrength.org/practical-discipleship-in-the-local-church/

Sherilyn Shirk. This delightful children’s book is a full-color, beautifully illustrated treasure for young children aged 2–10. “You Are Precious in His Sight” was designed by a mother of six, and dedicated to foster children. It introduces the child to Jesus as the Creator and Designer of all things good. Further, it assures the child that the hurts they face were never God’s intention, and that their obedience to Jesus’ way will lead to happiness and fulfillment.

Bryant and Lynelle Martin interview Andrew and Sherilyn Shirk to discuss Sherilyn’s new book, “You Are Precious in His Sight.”

https://strengthtostrength.org/you-are-precious-in-his-sight/

Strength to Strength welcomed Renita Petersheim to discuss a biblical view of what it means to be a person and why it is integral to our faith today.

In Genesis 1 and 2, when God created the earth, particularly mankind, He pronounced “very good”. Sometimes that is hard to believe as we experience life through our bodies, personalities, sexuality, and stories. We’ll talk about the incongruence we may feel at times and examine God’s creative design and purpose for us.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/gods-design-for-personhood-my-whole-self-unified-for-gods-glory/

Strength to Strength welcomed Glenn Martin for a discussion about the yoke of Jesus. What does it mean that Jesus’ yoke is “easy” and his burden is “light?”

In this Talk, Glenn discusses how our perception of God and the motivations for our obedience affect our joy – or lack thereof.

Many Christians believe there is “pie in the sky by and by when I die,” essentially supposing that while life is depressing now, our joy will finally be realized in heaven. What does the Bible say about that?

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/is-your-christian-life-hard/

Strength to Strength welcomed Benjamin Harris to discuss artificial intelligence, and how to relate to its implications as it affects everyday life.

Artificial Intelligence is ushering in a new era of questions, both in the workplace and in our lives. We’ll briefly work to separate the reality from the hype. Finally, we’ll touch briefly on how AI can be a double-edged sword in our lives and things we should consider in stewarding our work and lives well.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/into-the-ai-flood/

Strength to Strength welcomed Beth Byler to discuss God’s design for women to be nurturing those around them.

Do women naturally nurture? What is God’s call to us as women as we raise children, minister to our husbands, or reach outside our homes? How can we nurture each other as sisters? Can we nurture if we aren’t being nurtured? We want to raise children that are emotionally secure and well prepared to face life. We have a huge part to play in making that happen.

How can we be used of God as women to nurture life and what is our calling in that?

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/gods-design-for-nurturing-cultivating-life-in-those-around-you/

Strength to Strength welcomed Shawn Miller to discuss how the Gospel’s central tenant has been shaken, and how we can rebuild with a better understanding.

To be a “kingdom person” means to be under the reign of God. Like earthly nations, Jesus’ kingdom has four components including a leader, constitution, domain, and citizens. However, in contrast to the nations of the world, Jesus’ kingdom is international. He came as a King with all the intended consequences of that terminology. His citizens are dispersed among all nations of the world.

While this is the most common and important theme of Jesus’s teaching, it has been largely lost and forgotten. It is of utmost importance to return these foundational concepts and show the whole world what it would look like if we truly lived under the kingship of Jesus. Understanding the emphasis on the kingdom of God will change the way we think, live, and evangelize.

An interactive question-and-answer period follows.

https://strengthtostrength.org/communicating-the-forgotten-foundation-of-the-gospel/