Best Lydia Farell Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 24: The Lord's Day - The Sabbath 1:20:35

8d ago1:20:35

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What is the Lord’s Day? Is it the Christian version of the Sabbath? Why do we meet on Sundays? Is observing Sundays a Biblical thing? What is the purpose of the Church meeting together? What did the early Church do on the Lord’s Day? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. https://lovedoneright.org…

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Episode 23: Q&A - Debating a Scholar 1:10:05

15d ago1:10:05

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Glen recounts a debate he had this week with a Professor of Divinity, an “expert” on Biblical Sexuality. We also answer the questions: If you believe the Bible has errors, why should I listen to anything you have to say? How does your view of the Bible affect translation efforts and missions? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpf…

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Episode 22: Church Unity 1:01:16

22d ago1:01:16

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The elusive church unity. Can we even agree on what unity is? When did division in the church begin? How did the first churches differentiate themselves from each other? What makes the “church” the “church?” What are denominational distinctives? And would Philip make a good football player? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful…

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Episode 21: Let's Talk About Women Part 4 - The Gold Standard 1:05:56

29d ago1:05:56

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This week, we finish our study of women in the church and family. Don’t forget to listen to episodes 18-20 if you haven’t heard them yet. Who sets the standard for how women should be treated in the church? What was culture like for women in Biblical times? How did God treat women? We look at some of the women mentioned throughout the Bible to get …

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Episode 20: Let’s Talk About Women Part 3 - Marital Roles 1:08:14

1M ago1:08:14

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This week, we talk about marital roles. And we recorded early! So if you hear sounds of birds chirping in the background, you’re welcome! Don’t forget to listen to episodes 18-19 if you haven’t heard them yet. We talk about a little social experiment we conducted on Facebook this past week, and about how we have a tendency as humans to draw conclus…

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Episode 19: Let’s Talk About Women Part 2 - Leadership 1:34:04

1M ago1:34:04

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This week, we continue our study of women in the church and family. Don’t forget to listen to episode 18 if you haven’t heard it yet! What qualities do good leaders have? What does God require from his leaders? Does God say women can't be spiritual authorities over men? Are there women in the Bible that serve as prophets, deacons, elders, and apost…

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Episode 18: Let’s Talk About Women Part 1 - The Church 1:29:57

2M ago1:29:57

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This is a hot topic in the church today. This week, we begin our study of women in the church and family. Did Paul actually say that a woman’s role in church was to be silent? Are women prohibited from having authority over men? What was culture like for women in New Testament times? Does it even matter? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scriptu…

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Episode 17 - Walking in the Light - 1st Edition 50:22

2M ago50:22

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In their inaugural "Walking in the Light" episode, Glen and Lydia reminisce on what their new beliefs have meant to them. Has their vision of church evolved? What has changed in their relationship? How have their new beliefs affected the way they parent? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode. Othe…

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Episode 16: Sexuality - Marriage - Polygamy 1:46:39

2M ago1:46:39

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If you start this episode, please do yourself a favor and finish it. It’s worth it. In this episode, we discuss polygamy in the Bible. Is polygamy always portrayed in a bad light with negative consequences? Did God ever approve of polygamy? What about elders being the husband of one wife? Does God ever participate in polygamy? Is polygamy just an O…

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Episode 15: Sexuality - God’s Design in Creation - The Image of God 1:30:37

2M ago1:30:37

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In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. For what purpose did God create us? What is the difference between the two creation accounts? Do the creation accounts in Genesis define what marriage is? Are our relationships meant to mirror what we see in Genesis? What does it mean to be created in the image of God? What was God’s divine p…

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Episode 14: Homosexuality - The New Testament Part 2 1:24:47

3M ago1:24:47

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HOST NOTE: In this episode, I mention that the typical Greek word for man is "anthropos." I should have said the typical Greek words for man are "Anthropos" and "Aner." Thanks for listening! And please don't email me about that mistake, lol. - Glen In this episode, we continue our discussion of homosexuality. We discuss Romans 1:26-27 We talk about…

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Episode 13: Homosexuality - The New Testament Part 1 1:15:23

3M ago1:15:23

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In this episode on homosexuality, we discuss the New Testament passages that the church uses to condemn homosexual behavior. We’ll discuss the history and culture of Corinth. What was sexuality like for them? Does the Old Testament law still apply to us today since it is “repeated?” How are the Old Testament and New Testament linked in regards to h…

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Episode 12: Homosexuality - The Old Testament 1:29:30

3M ago1:29:30

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In this episode, we are beginning our study on homosexuality. We discuss the Old Testament passages that the church uses to condemn homosexual behavior. We’ll explore the author’s intent in telling the story of Sodom & Gomorrah: Why was it destroyed? Why were Abraham and Lot saved from the destruction? We’ll also learn the history and context behin…

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Episode 11: Q&A 1:06:22

3M ago1:06:22

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In this episode, we answer the following questions: Why are you focused on the Southern Baptist Church? Do you have like-minded people near you, or in your church that support you and agree with the teachings you share? Why you? What qualifies you to correct the translations? If scholars have researched, and this translation/interpretation has been…

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Episode 10: Sexual Immorality - Porneia Part 2 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

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What passages contain the word Porneia in the New Testament? Does our new understanding of the word Porneia change the way we view the New Testament? What is cult prostitution, and what part did it play in the lives of people in New Testament times? What is the problem that is revealed when we correctly translate Porneia? What is the solution to th…

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Episode 9: Sexual Immorality - Porneia Part 1 1:21:41

4M ago1:21:41

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Let’s talk about sex! What elements are important in translation? When the Bible mentions sensuality and impurity, is it talking about sex? When the Bible says “sexual immorality,” what does that cover? What does the word Porneia actually mean? Is that pornography? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this ep…

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Episode 8: Our Story 1:08:57

4M ago1:08:57

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Glen and Lydia share their story. What brought them to studying sex in the Bible? Why is it important to study sex? Does the Bible tell us to point out sin in others? Why do we ignore some commands in the New Testament? What is the Septuagint? Show Notes: Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in this episode: Other Helpful L…

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Episode 7: Freedom 1:27:02

4M ago1:27:02

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On this episode, we talk about the Freedom we have as a result of God’s forgiveness. We use the Bible to determine if our traditional understanding of freedom needs updating. Is our Freedom restricted by a list of rules found in the Bible? Is a woman’s freedom dependent on her husband’s headship of the family? What was the intent behind Paul’s lett…

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Episode 6: Salvation - The Name of Jesus 1:32:37

4M ago1:32:37

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Let’s talk about salvation. This is a meaty episode, so come hungry! What does it mean to believe in the name of Jesus? Is believing in Jesus all you need to receive the Holy Spirit? Is baptism necessary? Is it possible for someone who has never heard the name of Jesus to be saved?? Click HERE for a list of scripture and helpful resources used in t…

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Episode 5: Is the Bible Inerrant? Part 2 1:08:07

5M ago1:08:07

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Glen & Lydia finish their discussion on inerrancy by taking a look at the “Word of God,” a phrase that has come to mean the Bible itself. Is it possible we have taken the phrase “Word of God” and applied it to something it was never meant to mean? Is the Word of God restricted to the pages of our Bible? Does God speak only through the pages of our …

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Trailer 3:47

5M ago3:47

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Welcome to the Podcast! Here's a little teaser about what we are all about. Come join us, as we expose traditions, and find joy in the true message of Christ!By Glen & Lydia Farell

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Episode 4: Is the Bible Inerrant? Part 1 1:08:17

5M ago1:08:17

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Glen & Lydia begin tackling the traditional belief that the Bible is inerrant. They discuss the Bible verses used by the church to claim the Bible is without error. Does the Bible call itself inerrant? They also take a look at the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy. How is scripture defined? What books of the Bible are affected by a belief in …

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Episode 3: Is the Bible Inspired? Part 2 1:13:41

5M ago1:13:41

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In this episode, Glen & Lydia continue their study of the traditional belief that the Bible is inspired. They discuss 2 Peter 3:16 and Revelation 22:18 as those verses relate to the inspiration and authority of the Bible. What did Peter mean when he compared Paul’s letters to the rest of the scriptures? Did John warn us not to add anything to (or t…

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Episode 2: Is the Bible Inspired? Part 1 1:28:28

5M ago1:28:28

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In this episode, we begin our study of the traditional belief that the Bible is inspired. What does “inspired” mean? What did Paul mean when he said “All scripture is breathed out by God?” What part does the Holy Spirit play in inspiration? What does it mean to test everything? Though this study, you will gain a better understanding of how to answe…

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Introduction to the Podcast 1:13:20

6M ago1:13:20

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In this inaugural episode of 'But is it Biblical?', Glen and Lydia introduce themselves and explain why they are starting a podcast. They discuss what a tradition is, and why it is important for churches to analyze the reasons why they hold certain traditions.By Glen & Lydia Farell

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But is it Biblical?

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Episode 24: The Lord's Day - The Sabbath 1:20:35

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Episode 23: Q&A - Debating a Scholar 1:10:05

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Episode 22: Church Unity 1:01:16

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Episode 21: Let's Talk About Women Part 4 - The Gold Standard 1:05:56

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Episode 20: Let’s Talk About Women Part 3 - Marital Roles 1:08:14

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Episode 19: Let’s Talk About Women Part 2 - Leadership 1:34:04

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Episode 18: Let’s Talk About Women Part 1 - The Church 1:29:57

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Episode 17 - Walking in the Light - 1st Edition 50:22

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Episode 16: Sexuality - Marriage - Polygamy 1:46:39

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Episode 15: Sexuality - God’s Design in Creation - The Image of God 1:30:37

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Episode 14: Homosexuality - The New Testament Part 2 1:24:47

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Episode 13: Homosexuality - The New Testament Part 1 1:15:23

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Episode 12: Homosexuality - The Old Testament 1:29:30

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Episode 11: Q&A 1:06:22

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Episode 10: Sexual Immorality - Porneia Part 2 1:16:29

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Episode 9: Sexual Immorality - Porneia Part 1 1:21:41

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Episode 8: Our Story 1:08:57

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Episode 7: Freedom 1:27:02

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Episode 6: Salvation - The Name of Jesus 1:32:37

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Episode 5: Is the Bible Inerrant? Part 2 1:08:07

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Trailer 3:47

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Episode 4: Is the Bible Inerrant? Part 1 1:08:17

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Episode 3: Is the Bible Inspired? Part 2 1:13:41

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Episode 2: Is the Bible Inspired? Part 1 1:28:28

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Introduction to the Podcast 1:13:20