After the Amen Podcast

E39: The Tongue: A Tool for God's Glory

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Announcement 01:38 The Power of the Tongue 09:38 The Connection Between the Tongue and the Heart 12:31 Using Words to Glorify God in All Contexts 14:21 Conclusion and Invitation

E38: Reasons Not To Get Married

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Update on Upload Schedule 02:21 Reasons Not to Get Married 04:18 Reasons to Get Married 06:31 The Challenges and Work in Marriage 08:21 Good Reasons to Get Married 14:41 Considering Motives and Praying for Guidance

E37: The Canon of the Bible and Us

Takeaways The 66 books of the Bible are the inspired word of God and hold inherent authority. The truth fears no investigation, and anything that belittles or adds to the truth can be identified as not belonging to the canon. The early church fathers played a role in recognizing the canon of the New Testament. Usage and the inherent authority of the apostles' writings are important factors in determining the canonicity of the Bible. Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Canonicity of the Bible 03:01 The Authority of Scripture and Apostolic Writings 07:11 Shifting Mindsets: Viewing the Canon as a Collection of Authoritative Books

E36:Modesty: A Matter of the Heart

Summary In this episode, Benjamin Lee and Miles Hester discuss the topic of modesty. They emphasize that the Bible should be the standard when it comes to modesty and that it is a matter of the heart. They highlight three reminders: everyone needs to hear about modesty, lust is always wrong, and we need to help each other out. They also discuss the cultural context of modesty and the importance of recognizing the shamelessness of society. The episode concludes with three questions to consider when it comes to dress and modesty. Takeaways Modesty is a matter of the heart and the Bible should be the standard. Everyone needs to hear about modesty, regardless of age or gender. Lust is always wrong, and we should not use others' actions as an excuse for immodesty. Modesty requires a group effort, with older generations helping younger ones. We live in a shameless society, but the Bible teaches the importance of modesty and shame. When considering modesty, ask yourself if your clothes hide or reveal too much, if you would be embarrassed to see brethren in certain clothes, and how much of your body you are comfortable showing. Chapters 00:00 Exploring Modesty: A Biblical Perspective 08:44 The Heart of Modesty: Attitude and Influence 09:41 Societal Influences and Self-Reflection on Modesty

E35:Making God Our Refuge: Exploring the Sermon

Summary In this episode, Benjamin Lee and Myles Hester discusses his sermon on making God our refuge. He explains that God is often referred to as our refuge in scripture, and explores how we can make God our refuge in our daily lives. The conversation covers topics such as solitude, fasting, prayer, and service as spiritual disciplines that can help us make God our refuge. The hosts also discuss obstacles to making God our refuge and offer solutions for overcoming them. The main takeaway is that making God our refuge involves turning to Him in prayer, seeking His word, and relying on Him in times of temptation and struggle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sermon Topic 02:17 Exploring the Topic of Making God Our Refuge 05:23 Solitude and Fasting as Spiritual Disciplines 09:06 Overcoming Obstacles to Making God Our Refuge 13:37 The Role of Service in Making God Our Refuge