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in case i forget | Theology and Testimony Reminders for Godly Wives and Mothers

in case i forget | Theology and Testimony Reminders for Godly Wives and Mothers

By: Miki M
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Summary

If you are a Godly wife and mom in the middle of a hard transition, struggling to remember what God has done or seeking to go a little deeper in your understanding of biblical theology, here is a digital ebenezer that YHWH (God) is real and able!

Hey sister!

Welcome to in case i forget - a podcast that was born out of my repentance (again) for forgetting what God has brought me through and for letting my doubt and uncertainty bring me to a place of control and fear.

I was reading through Exodus, and of course, I couldn't understand how the Israelites could be so forgetful!

  • He sent 10 plagues for their freedom.
  • God literally just took them through two walls of ocean.
  • He fed them manna . . . from heaven.

And yet, they complained as though God had done nothing.

It was during this thought process that the Holy Spirit convicted me. . .

Miki, you literally do the same.

See I was in the middle of a very hard transition - one that was soooo full of God, and yet, my problems felt bigger than the God who so clearly carried us through so many things.

Here, we talk theology and testimonies because we "overcome by the blood of the lamb and the word of our testimony" (Revelation 12:11), and "until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood,[a] to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ (Ephesians 4:13 ESV).

Turn this on while you catch up on dishes and let's remember together.

Love,

Miki

P.S. I have been convicted by the Holy Spirit about the use of AI, so this is my pledge to you to speak and teach by Holy Spirit's leading and using only Logos software to help me find resources as we cover theological conversations. I will use AI to write my show notes directly from my transcripts.

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  • ep 12 - I Finally Did It: How I Read the Bible Cover to Cover on My 4th Try

    ep 12 - I Finally Did It: How I Read the Bible Cover to Cover on My 4th Try
    May 15 2026
    Y'all. I finally did it. On my fourth try, I read the entire Bible cover to cover — and I am not holding back the details. No intro, no fluff, just straight encouragement for anyone who has started (and stopped... and started again) on their own Bible in a year journey. If Leviticus has defeated you before, this one is for you. My Honest Journey to Getting Here Let's just be real about it: Attempt 1: Made it through Genesis, survived Exodus, crashed hard at Leviticus. Closed the book and walked away.Attempt 2: Knew Leviticus was coming, tried to prepare, made it maybe to Deuteronomy or 1 Chronicles — fell off again.Attempt 3: Got to Joshua, Judges, or Ruth (somewhere in there) and just... couldn't push through.Attempt 4: Finally did it. Cover to cover. Genesis through Revelation. And I've been a Christian for a very long time. So if you've felt embarrassed that you haven't finished it yet — you're in good company, and this episode is your sign to try again. Why You Need to Read It for Yourself In a world drowning in information nobody wants to actually sit down and read anymore. But here's why it matters for us as believers: 1. You have access — use it. There are believers around the world who can't even carry their Bible in public. Underground churches. Secret meetings. We don't have that persecution yet. So the fact that we have open, free access to Scripture? That's not something to take for granted. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing through the Word of God. (Romans 10:17) 2. It deepens your relationship with God in a way nothing else can. Reading through Leviticus made me so mad the first time. By the third time through, I started to see it differently — God's holiness demanding holiness from His people. The more you read, the more you understand who God actually is. Think about how the FBI trains agents to spot counterfeit money: they don't study all the fakes. They study the real thing — every line, every marking, every detail — until they know it so well that anything fake is obvious. Scripture works the same way. 3. It is alive and it is transformative. Hebrews 4:12 — the Word is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword, dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. Everything I've ever wanted to grow in — being a better wife, a better mom, a better disciple — Scripture has been the tool God used to get me there. It does not return void. (Isaiah 55:11) Tips That Actually Got Me Through It 1. Use a guided study — specifically, The Bible Recap. Hosted by Tara-Leigh Cobble, The Bible Recap takes you through Scripture in chronological order, the way it was written and developed. At the end of each day's reading, Tara-Leigh recaps what you just read so you don't miss anything. I highly recommend starting with the intro video before you jump in — it sets the whole thing up and you'll want that context. (Link below!) 2. Don't feel like you have to catch everything. One of the things that kept tripping me up was the pressure to deep-dive every passage while also trying to get through the Bible in a year. Those are two different goals. When you're doing a read-through, you're building the foundation. The hermeneutics, the context, the deep study — that comes after. And here's the truth: even if it starts to feel like a checklist, the Word does not return void. If you catch one thing a day, your relationship with God is growing. Don't lie to yourself out of finishing. 3. Make it a non-negotiable — and get creative about when. For me, listening in the shower was the game-changer. I'd prop my phone up, read along while listening, and it kept me locked in. Find your version of that. Car rides. Folding laundry. The point is to make it happen daily, even if it's not in the most "ideal" setting. 4. Let the Old Testament do its job. The Old Testament is longer, and it can feel like a slow burn. But here's what I want you to know: by the time you get to the New Testament, you will feel it differently. All that time in the Old Testament builds this thirst, this foundation, so that when Jesus finally shows up — it just hits different. Everything clicks. Things you've read a hundred times suddenly connect in ways they never did before. The Moment That Started All of This Fun fact: it was actually during my fourth read-through — while listening to Exodus in the shower — that this podcast was born. I was listening to the Israelites complaining in the wilderness after everything God had already done for them, thinking how could they forget so fast — and the Holy Spirit stopped me cold. How often do you do the same thing? How often do we forget what God did last month because of what's hard right now? That question changed something in me — and out of it came In Case I Forget. The One Thing Read the book. Please. Basic instructions before leaving Earth. And if you're still unsure whether Scripture is reliable, inspired, and infallible, go back to Episode 8 where I ...
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    18 mins
  • ep 11 - How to Choose a Church | Is Having So Many Denominations Harmful or Helpful?

    ep 11 - How to Choose a Church | Is Having So Many Denominations Harmful or Helpful?
    May 9 2026
    Okay, real talk . . . have you ever driven through your city and noticed just how many different churches there are? In my city alone, there are over 400 churches for a population of 80–90,000 people. Wild, right? So today we're diving into Christian denominations, what they are, why they exist, and whether having so many of them is actually a problem or a gift. And by the end, you get to decide for yourself. This is theology that shows up in your home, your marriage, and your everyday life - not just theory for the sake of theory. What Is a Denomination, Anyway? According to GotQuestions.org, a denomination is a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian church. The three main branches of Christianity are Protestantism, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy, and today we're focusing on the Protestant church specifically. Fun (and maybe surprising) fact: according to Essence of the Church by Craig Van Gelder, denominations are really only about 200 years old. They flourished during the colonization of the United States, largely fueled by the Reformation - which encouraged believers to read Scripture for themselves and separate from churches that strayed from the gospel. John Calvin himself encouraged followers of Jesus to leave a church if it moved away from biblical truth. And according to the Center for Study of Global Christianity, there are now over 47,000 denominations worldwide. Yeah. That's a lot. So How Do You Choose the Right One for Your Family? Here are three practical steps to help you and your spouse navigate this: 1. Research Most churches today should have a statement of belief, a creed, or a confessional statement. These tell you what the church believes, how they interpret Scripture, and how they apply it. Don't skip this step - especially if you're sensing something might be off at a church you're currently attending. 2. Run It Through the Theological Triage (Go back to Episode 10 for a full breakdown of what this means!) Think of it like the gospel ER. You're triaging a church's doctrine to make sure it lines up with Scripture, starting with the essentials: Primary doctrine (the non-negotiables): Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life, died to satisfy the wrath of God, and rose again. Salvation is through faith in Him alone. If a church doesn't hold to these essentials, that's a much bigger conversation.Secondary doctrine: Things like worship style, baptism beliefs, spiritual gifts, predestination vs. free will, the role of women in ministry. These don't save us, but they will often determine which denomination or church you land in.Tertiary doctrine: Honestly, these are the things we shouldn't be making a big deal of. Some churches unfortunately conflate these with primary or secondary issues - and that's where things can get messy. 3. Pray and Ask God for Wisdom James 1:5 says if you ask God for wisdom, He'll give it. So bring this to God. Bring it to your spouse. And trust that He will lead you. The Passage That Changed Everything 1 Corinthians 12:12–26 - this is the one. Read the whole thing, but here's the heart of it: the body of Christ is one body with many members. The eye can't say to the hand, "I don't need you." Every part matters. Every part is different on purpose. And here's what hit me: denominations can represent that same beauty. Different styles of worship. Different structures. Different expressions of faith - all submitted to the same Jesus. That's not division. That's design. The Bottom Line Denominations are not perfect. Some have twisted the gospel to make sin more comfortable. Some have created a Jesus in their own image. We know that. But when denominations are rooted in the essential truths of the gospel and submitted to Jesus Christ, they can actually be a healthy, beautiful thing . . . meeting people where they are, in the culture and expression God created them with. And here's the one thing I want you to walk away with: It's not doctrine over love. It's not love over doctrine. It's both. (1 Corinthians 13 - Paul's clear: without love, you're just a clanging gong.) Scripture References 1 Corinthians 12:12–261 Corinthians 13James 1:5 Resources Mentioned GotQuestions.org - definition of a denominationEssence of the Church by Craig Van GelderCenter for Study of Global ChristianityEpisode 8 - Who Wrote the Bible? (Scripture's authority, inspiration & infallibility)Episode 10 - What Do Christians Believe? (Part 1) — theological triage explained Let's Keep the Conversation Going! Did this episode shift how you see denominations? Drop a comment - I would love to hear what resonated with you, or even what you push back on. And if you know a friend who's been wrestling with this, send it their way. A review goes a long way in helping this show reach more busy mamas who need it. 🤍
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    18 mins
  • ep. 10 - What do Christians Believe part 1 | Theology for Busy Moms and Wives

    ep. 10 - What do Christians Believe part 1 | Theology for Busy Moms and Wives
    Mar 6 2026

    Theological Triage: How Christians Prioritize Beliefs What Is Theological Triage?

    Think about going to the emergency room. Doctors do not treat every problem the same way. They first figure out how serious the problem is. This process is called triage.

    The same idea can help us understand Christian beliefs. Not every belief carries the same weight. Christians often sort beliefs into three levels:

    1. Primary doctrines

    2. Secondary doctrines

    3. Tertiary doctrines

    This helps us know:

    • What we must agree on

    • What we can disagree on

    • What is simply personal conviction

    Doctrine is not the enemy of love. We actually need good doctrine to love people well. Paul talks about this in: 1 Timothy 1:3 Believers are warned not to teach false doctrine. But doctrine without love is also empty. 1 Corinthians 13 reminds us that truth must be carried with love. Healthy Christianity always holds truth and love together.

    Primary doctrines are the core truths of Christianity. Every true Christian church agrees on these. Examples include:

    • Jesus is God

    • God is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

    • Jesus was born of a virgin

    • Jesus lived a sinless life

    • Jesus died for our sins

    • Jesus rose again

    If someone denies these truths, they are not teaching biblical Christianity. Two historic creeds help summarize these beliefs:

    • Nicene Creed
    • Apostles' Creed

    These early creeds help show what the early church believed about Jesus and the Christian faith.

    Secondary doctrines are important, but Christians can disagree about them. These differences often explain why we have different denominations. Examples include:

    • Predestination vs free will

    • Spiritual gifts today or not

    • Worship styles

    • Church traditions

    • End times views

    Christians may disagree here, but they can still be brothers and sisters in Christ. These beliefs often help families decide which church to attend.

    Sometimes Christians treat secondary beliefs like they are primary. This creates unnecessary division. We should not turn personal preferences into salvation issues. Scripture does not ask us to die on every hill. It calls us to protect unity while holding to truth.

    Tertiary beliefs are personal convictions. They may matter to one believer but not to another. Paul talks about this idea in 1 Corinthians 10. Believers have freedom in some areas, but we should always ask:

    • Is this helpful?

    • Does it build others up?

    • Does it honor God?

    Paul sums it up in 1 Corinthians 10:31: “Whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

    Other helpful guidance:

    Philippians 4:8 Think about what is true, pure, and honorable.

    James 3:17 Seek wisdom that comes from God.

    A Personal Example

    Miki shares a story from when she was 17. An older woman once told her it was a sin to wear big hoop earrings. For years she believed it. Later she searched the Bible and realized that this was not a biblical rule. It was simply someone's personal conviction. This is a great example of a tertiary belief being treated like a primary one.

    Understanding theological triage helps us:

    • Raise our kids in truth

    • Navigate church transitions

    • Avoid unnecessary church conflict

    • Keep the main things the main things

    Not every disagreement needs to divide the church. But the core truths of the gospel must always be protected.

    Question for You: What is one belief you were taught growing up that might actually be a tertiary issue? Something that felt like a rule but was really a personal conviction? Share it in the comments if you are comfortable.

    Next we will talk about another big question: Are denominations helpful or harmful to the church? And how should Christians think about them?

    If this episode helped you, please like the video and share it with someone who might enjoy the conversation. Be blessed and I will see you next time.
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