Telling the Truth

Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Gender Differences - Part 1

February 16, 2015
It used to be that a marriage ceremony was the only glue necessary to keep a couple together. But today, more than ever, marriage has come under attack, and there are many forces pulling couples apart.

In this first message in his series, Sticking Together When We're Pulled Apart, Pete Briscoe explores how the differences that once attracted us to each other now irritate and frustrate us. If we believe that God made us different for a reason, and he doesn't make mistakes, can we move beyond gender tendencies and embrace our differences in order to enrich our lives?

Genesis 1:26-27 & Matthew 19:1-4

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Very often, you will find that when there are problems in marriages, people go for counsel, go to seminars, and read books to get practical advice on handling money, communicating better, dealing with sexual problems, improving their parenting... But rarely are they told that the fundamental problem is a spiritual one. For if you've got two people living in the fullness of the Spirit, submitted to the Lord, and submitting to each other, you'll have a fertile piece of property in which a flourishing marriage can be expected. Taught from Ephesians 5:21-33, this is the 10th message in Stuart's series God Has a Plan - And We're Part of It!
February 13, 2015
Has your perception of sexuality been warped? Our culture feeds us an idolized image of sex that is dramatically distant from God's intent. But just as the world is explicit about sex, so is God's Word! He clearly outlines His intent for the sexual experience. During His ministry, Jesus demonstrated perfect love to all kinds of sinful people - including women known for their sexual sin. Jill points to Christ's encounters with these women, to reveal Jesus' standard for sexual behavior and of His grace when we fall. Can we accept His truth about sex and live according to His grace? This is the 4th message in Jill's 9-message series on New Testament women titled, Women in the Life of Jesus. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 12, 2015
Has your perception of sexuality been warped? Our culture feeds us an idolized image of sex that is dramatically distant from God's intent. But just as the world is explicit about sex, so is God's Word! He clearly outlines His intent for the sexual experience. During His ministry, Jesus demonstrated perfect love to all kinds of sinful people - including women known for their sexual sin. Jill points to Christ's encounters with these women, to reveal Jesus' standard for sexual behavior and of His grace when we fall. Can we accept His truth about sex and live according to His grace? This is the 4th message in Jill's 9-message series on New Testament women titled, Women in the Life of Jesus. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 11, 2015
Society encourages us to satisfy our sexual needs, but Scripture says our spiritual needs are of utmost importance. How does our spirituality apply to our sexuality? God established sex as a divine creation - its origins dating back to the Garden of Eden. Can we morally hold true to our sexuality and enjoy it as God's divine creation? It can be a challenging line to walk, but Stuart shows how God's truth can guide us in reclaiming our bodies as He created them to be. Based on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, this is the 3rd message in Stuart Briscoe's 9-messages series, Addressing the Issues. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 10, 2015
Society encourages us to satisfy our sexual needs, but Scripture says our spiritual needs are of utmost importance. How does our spirituality apply to our sexuality? God established sex as a divine creation - its origins dating back to the Garden of Eden. Can we morally hold true to our sexuality and enjoy it as God's divine creation? It can be a challenging line to walk, but Stuart shows how God's truth can guide us in reclaiming our bodies as He created them to be. Based on 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, this is the 3rd message in Stuart Briscoe's 9-messages series, Addressing the Issues. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 9, 2015
The topic of homosexuality has caused devastating divisions in the Church. These divisions are evidence of the evil one in our midst, but how is the evil one dividing us? Pete defines the issue as a difference between truth and grace - some of us lean toward truth, others toward grace. The Spirit in us is fully grace and truth, so how do we fully demonstrate both as we approach the topic of homosexuality? With teaching from Luke 6:37-42, this is the 10th message in Pete Briscoe's series What Will Jesus Do? It's also included in a special compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled, Sexual by Design.
February 6, 2015
It used to be that a marriage ceremony was the only glue necessary to keep a couple together. But today, more than ever, marriage has come under attack, and there are many forces pulling couples apart. In this message from Pete Briscoe, he explores how many couples find that the physical intimacy they once craved, now escapes them. But there is one thing that every married Christian couple has that allows them to have a better sex life than anyone else! We can achieve that when we take time to sort through the truths and lies we have come to believe on the topic of sex. This message is the third teaching in Pete's series Sticking Together When We're Pulled Apart. And it's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design. Genesis 1:27-28; 2:20-25
February 5, 2015
It used to be that a marriage ceremony was the only glue necessary to keep a couple together. But today, more than ever, marriage has come under attack, and there are many forces pulling couples apart. In this message from Pete Briscoe, he explores how many couples find that the physical intimacy they once craved, now escapes them. But there is one thing that every married Christian couple has that allows them to have a better sex life than anyone else! We can achieve that when we take time to sort through the truths and lies we have come to believe on the topic of sex. This message is the third teaching in Pete's series Sticking Together When We're Pulled Apart. And it's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design. Genesis 1:27-28; 2:20-25
February 4, 2015
If we want to think seriously about living as Christians in this world, we have to address the issue of sex. What Scripture teaches and what our society accepts as normal aren't even close. In this message, Stuart begins in Genesis and shares what God, the inventor of sex, has to say on the subject. And it's more complex than you might think. The question becomes: Will we as believers embrace God's purposeful and strategic design for sex, or continue to pursue worldly sexual pleasure? This message by Stuart Briscoe is based on I Corinthians 6:12-20 and is from the 5-message series, Take 5: A Christian Point of View. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 3, 2015
If we want to think seriously about living as Christians in this world, we have to address the issue of sex. What Scripture teaches and what our society accepts as normal aren't even close. In this message, Stuart begins in Genesis and shares what God, the inventor of sex, has to say on the subject. And it's more complex than you might think. The question becomes: Will we as believers embrace God's purposeful and strategic design for sex, or continue to pursue worldly sexual pleasure? This message by Stuart Briscoe is based on I Corinthians 6:12-20 and is from the 5-message series, Take 5: A Christian Point of View. It's also included in a compilation series by Stuart, Jill, and Pete titled Sexual by Design.
February 2, 2015
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Get TWO Powerful Resources From the Briscoe's!
Stuart and Jill Briscoe want to help you find encouraging biblical answers to your questions about suffering with their 2-message series Making Sense of Suffering—our thanks for your gift today. And as an added bonus, we’ll also send you Stuart’s 6-day photo-devotional, The Cross of Christ, to help you contemplate the limitless love that led Jesus to the cross. Request your copies today!

About Telling the Truth

Telling the Truth is an international broadcast and internet ministry that brings God's Word into the lives of people all over the world. Stuart and Jill Briscoe are the featured Bible teachers, encouraging and challenging listeners to study the Word of God and be drawn closer to Christ. Gifted with wisdom, discernment, and a bit of English humor, the Briscoe's bring God's Word to life. With distinctly different teaching styles, you'll be moved by the emotional appeal of Jill and the compelling logic of Stuart, as they boldly proclaim God's sovereignty, grace, and love. 

About Stuart and Jill Briscoe

Stuart Briscoe uses wit and intellect to target your heart, capture your attention and challenge you to grow! You will find his logic compelling as he brings a fresh, practical perspective to the Scriptures. Born in England, Stuart left a career in banking to enter the ministry full time. He has written more than 50 books, received three honorary doctorates and preached in more than one hundred countries. He was senior pastor of Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, Wisconsin, for thirty years, and currently serves as minister-at-large.

Jill Briscoe was born in England and found Christ when she was 18 years old. She never looked back. Upon graduating from Cambridge University, she began working as a teacher by day and had a vigorous street ministry to the youths of Liverpool by night.

She met Stuart at a youth conference and they married in 1958. In the 50 years since, Jill has become a highly sought-after Bible teacher and author who travels around the world ministering to under-resourced churches and speaking at international seminars and conferences. Since 2000, she and Stuart, who was formerly senior pastor of Elmbrook Church for 30 years, have had the joy of equipping and encouraging believers across the globe in their roles as ministers-at-large for Elmbrook.

Jill has authored more than 40 books including devotionals, study guides, poetry and children's books. Her vivid, relational teaching style touches the emotions and stirs the heart. She serves as Executive Editor of Just Between Us, a magazine of encouragement for ministry wives and women in leadership, and served on the board of World Relief and Christianity Today, Inc., for over 20 years.

Jill and Stuart call suburban Milwaukee, Wisconsin their home. When they are not traveling, they spend time with their three children, David, Judy and Peter, and thirteen grandchildren.

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