She Reads Truth Podcast Acts Week 4 with Whitney Capps
Jan 26, 2026
Whitney Capps, Bible teacher and founder of Simple Seminary, returns to walk through Acts 14–17. She maps Paul’s mission and timeline. They celebrate the early church’s rapid impact and discuss signs, wonders, and gospel boldness. Conversation covers the Jerusalem council’s focus on heart transformation, Timothy and the Spirit, the Philippian jail story, and Paul’s sermon in Athens.
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Son's Gospel Response At School
- Whitney shared a personal story about her 13-year-old son correcting a friend's language and pointing him to Jesus.
- She used it to illustrate that the gospel changes hearts and behavior, even in young people.
Proclaim Without Approval-Seeking
- Stop prioritizing potential human reactions over proclaiming the gospel; focus on delivering the message and keeping a clear conscience.
- Adopt Paul's posture: speak truth without being paralyzed by fear of rejection or persecution.
Freedom From Human Approval
- The apostles sought God's approval, not human approval, which freed them from cultural pressures and applause.
- Whitney and Amanda note the gospel's power to free believers from seeking validation from others.
