Episode 123. Cricket, Ghost or God? Understanding the Holy Spirit.

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Mar 11, 2025

Discover the Holy Spirit beyond mere intuition—He's a powerful person of the Trinity deserving of our worship. Explore misconceptions surrounding Him and how a faulty view can lead to significant errors in faith. Learn how to spot the Spirit's work, not just through miraculous gifts but in the everyday fruit He bears. Engaging stories and biblical insights equip parents to discuss tough topics like the unforgivable sin and teach their kids about God's guidance in their lives.

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ANECDOTE

Childhood Debate Reveals Confusion

Amy Davison shares a childhood debate with her kids about infinity and the Holy Spirit.
She realized even adults often misunderstand who the Holy Spirit truly is.

INSIGHT

True Nature of the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is often misunderstood as an invisible force or a whimsical guide like Jiminy Cricket.
Truthfully, He is a person, fully God, possessing wisdom, will, and power within the Trinity.

INSIGHT

Conviction and Righteous Shame

The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin to motivate us toward God, using righteous shame as a warning.
Unlike unrighteous shame from the enemy, godly shame guides us to repent and reflect God's image.

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Hey Mama Bears! Today, we’re tackling some big misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. He’s not just a mystical force or a gut feeling—He’s a person, fully God, with wisdom, and power. And getting this right matters! A.W. Tozer and R.A. Torrey remind us that a faulty view of the Holy Spirit can lead to serious theological errors. So, let’s dive into Scripture—Acts, Romans, and Galatians—to see who He really is and what that means for us.

Now, what’s the real evidence of the Spirit at work? It’s not just spiritual gifts or dramatic experiences—it’s the fruit of the Spirit (yep, even patience in the middle of toddler tantrums). He’s our Advocate, Comforter, and the One who intercedes when we don’t have the words. And when we look at Stephen in Acts, we see the kind of bold faith the Spirit empowers—exactly what we want for our kids.

So, how do we teach our kids about the Holy Spirit? We’ll break it down into everyday conversations that make sense, tackling tough questions (like the “unforgivable sin”) with biblical clarity. Because theology isn’t just for scholars—it’s for mamas raising the next generation of disciples.

Main Points Covered

Understanding the Holy Spirit Through Scripture
The Role of the Holy Spirit
Presence of the Holy Spirit
How to Teach Our Kids About the Holy Spirit

Unfamiliar Vocabulary

Omnipotence: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being all-powerful.
Omniscience: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being all-knowing.
Omnipresence: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being ever-present.
Blasphemy: to speak with contempt about God or to be defiantly irreverent.
Unforgivable Sin: Complete hardening of one’s heart and rejection of God, belittling and mockery of the world of the HS unto death

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