Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture
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Apr 28, 2025 Hillary Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, empowers parents to protect their children's faith amid cultural challenges. She discusses the critical tools needed for navigating complex societal messages and shares poignant stories of parents engaging in apologetics. The podcast also introduces the ROAR method—Recognize, Offer, Argue, and Reinforce—to help families discern cultural messages. Ferrer emphasizes the importance of open conversations about faith and values, preparing kids to face a shifting cultural landscape.
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A Mom's Apologetics Journey
- A fitness instructor mom didn't expect her son to lose faith despite youth group involvement.
- His boss's claim that Jesus is 'Santa Claus for adults' challenged his beliefs profoundly.
Culture Undermines Absolute Truth
- Postmodernism and reliance on science undermine belief in absolute truth and Christianity.
- Treating truth as personal preference prevents kids from standing firm in faith.
Use ROAR To Combat Lies
- Use the ROAR method: Recognize message, Offer discernment, Argue healthier approach, Reinforce through discipleship.
- This aids parents in helping kids critically engage culture with biblical truth.
