

Verity by Phylicia Masonheimer
Phylicia Masonheimer
The Verity podcast is hosted by author, speaker and public theologian Phylicia Masonheimer. Covering topics of faith and culture from a biblical perspective, through a historical lens, the podcast is designed to inspire you to ask better questions, go deeper in faith, and defend your beliefs with both grace and logic.
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Oct 14, 2020 • 40min
028 | Women's Issues: Motherhood Culture
In this episode we dive into the mommy wars: the toxic culture surrounding motherhood and its decisions. Specifically, this episode deals with asceticism and our view of suffering in motherhood. How does God sustain us in this season? Why do we act as if certain decisions are "holier" than others? Audio taken from IGTV video on Phylicia's Instagram.

Oct 7, 2020 • 43min
027 | Women's Issues: Breastfeeding
In this episode of our women’s issues series, we talk about the Scriptural approach to breastfeeding, but more so, how the gospel dismantles the mommy wars over this sensitive and often shame-filled issue. This topic is explored further in the Motherhood episode coming next.

Sep 30, 2020 • 36min
026 | Women's Issues: Body and Sex
Plato's concept of dualism influences the church even today - without us knowing. How many of us see our bodies as "bad", souls as "good"? In this episode we break down why this view of the body not only isn't biblical, it wasn't exemplified by Christ! Mentioned in this episode: Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey: https://amzn.to/2QTBT6Y After Class Podcast series on sex: https://afterclass.libsyn.com My Jewish Learning on the body: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/lets-get-physical/

Sep 23, 2020 • 34min
025 | Women's Issues: Reframing Pregnancy and Birth
Discussions on contrasting Christian and New Age views on pregnancy and birth, challenging interpretations of pain and consequences post-Fall. Exploring the sacred aspect of pregnancy and birth despite sin's impact, reframing the narrative and discussing infertility with an emphasis on support and understanding.

Sep 16, 2020 • 3min
024 | Season 3 Announcement
Announcing the upcoming season containing a series of episodes on one of my most asked about topics.

Sep 9, 2020 • 57min
023 | John Crist, Repentance, and Restoration
Originally an IGTV interview, Phylicia talks with Ayanna Mathis about the nature of repentance, grace, and why restoration to the church is not restoration to a position. Touches on abuse, cover ups, and how the church can better care for its own by adhering to biblical view of repentance.

Sep 2, 2020 • 56min
022 | Racism and the Western Church
Phylicia and pastors of Grace Innovation Church in London, UK, Emmanuel and Samantha Danso, talk through some of the most common questions regarding racism, Christianity, social marxism, and how believers can honor the image of God in others.

Jul 1, 2020 • 26min
021 | Canon Q and A | Understanding the Canon
In this final episode of the canon series I answer your burning questions on topics I didn't get to during the last ten episodes! We cover things like paraphases and the Passion Translation, the Book of Enoch, chronological order and much more.

Jun 24, 2020 • 30min
020 | Bible Study 101 | Understanding the Canon
Where do you begin with bible study? What if you've never studied it for yourself? This episode breaks down some starter tips, hacks, and processes for getting the most out of your study time!

Jun 17, 2020 • 31min
019 | Is The KJV The Best Bible Translation? | Understanding the Canon
The King James Version has been well-loved for over 400 years. But is it the ONLY Bible version we can read? This episode breaks down the history of how the KJV was commissioned, what went into its translation, the Textus Receptus, and how to talk to friends who believe the KJV is the only way.