Hey, church ladies! In this episode, we think through the dangers of airing out conflict between believers or within the Church (local or global) on social media. With more and more exposure ministries popping up, thinking through the implications is worth the time. Too often, we see Christians commenting uncharitably, exposing brothers and sisters in Christ to public shame and scrutiny, and giving space to public gossip and slander.

Church discipline is good and right when it's done biblically, but "Discipline done wrongly can be harmful and hurtful...criticizing the discipline from a distance, without an awareness of all the facts, can damage the reputation of the church of Christ and her leaders." The world is watching, and we have a unique opportunity that previous generations have not had: to share the gospel with more people in our lifetime than any before us ever could.

Our digital reach is far, so let us redeem the time wisely among those who know little of Christ. Let's engage social media from the wisdom and understanding that we'll stand before Him and give an account for every idle word. (Matt. 12:36) Let's work together to represent the Name of Jesus well and guard His Bride from reproach.

Hey, church ladies! Last week, we thought through the attributes that make a biblical mentor and what a biblical mentor/mentee relationship looks like. This week, I got to sit down with the lady that inspired that episode by living out those attributes. Allow me to introduce you to my mentor and friend, Bonnie Fry Manke. She is a wife, mother, speaker, leader, and the Executive Director of Toledo Gospel Rescue Mission. Her heart is for the Lord and for people. She's passionate about the gospel, and she works each day to see hearts transformed and lives touched by the gospel of Jesus. I know you'll be encouraged by her testimony!

One of the sweetest things the Lord ever did for me was bring me a biblical mentor right when I needed one. Drawing from Titus 2's instruction once again, that the older women ought to teach what is good and train the younger women, in this episode, we're thinking through the marks of a biblical mentor/mentee. I hope this episode encourages and challenges you to:

1.) Seek to grow in wisdom alongside your very own mentor.

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2.) Seek to share the wisdom the Lord has grown in you with your very own mentee.

Church ladies, we need each other! Keep going!