Many Christian parents feel overwhelmed by the constant messages of our culture which are telling our kids to follow their hearts, live their truth, and redefine sexuality and gender. In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Erin Kunkle of Maven Ministries to help equip parents to train up their kids with a Christian worldview. They give practical tips on what to do if you feel like you’ve already blown it and it’s too late to start passing on the faith to your children. They also answer a question from a mom who brought her kids up in progressive Christianity but has now repented and trusted in Jesus as her Savior. How can she begin to undo the false ideas she taught her kids now that they are teenagers? Brett and Erin’s answer is so encouraging and will be such a blessing to every Christian parent who feels like they’ve it might be too late to begin laying a foundation of truth in their homes. 

#162 Should Christians Rethink Original Sin? With Clay Jones by Alisa Childers

What we think about God affects what we think about everything else. Phylicia Masonheimer joins me to discuss how theology informs how we think about everything from politics to sex to sin struggles.

Dianna Williams, a speaker at Southern Evangelical Seminary and close friend of Alisa Childers, dives into the debate on gender roles in the church. They discuss Beth Allison Barr's provocative claims in her bestselling book that connect complementarianism with abuse. The conversation breaks down the nuances of gender roles, advocating for a historical context when interpreting scripture. They also explore the need for balance in understanding the distinct roles of men and women, emphasizing unity within the Christian community despite differing views.

In 2019, an ancient curse tablet was found by archaeologists in Israel that is likely at least 3,200 years old. Scholars believe it may show the earliest Hebrew name for God. This calls into question the Documentary Hypothesis, which speculates that the first five books of the Bible were not written by Moses, but by various editors and authors. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joins me to talk about what he thinks is the archaeological find of our lifetime.

On todays episode, I am joined by Dr. H.C. Felder, author of The African American’s Guide to the Bible, to discuss these questions and other hot-button topics as they relate to race and Christianity.

Can we trust the Old Testament? Is it an accurate record of history or simply a book written by people trying to understand God from their cultural perspectives? Kristen Davis joins me to talk about the reliability of the Old Testament, its archaeological support and historical accuracy. 

Do Christians care about women? Do pro-lifers only care about making sure babies get born? Ginna Cross is a nurse sonographer and the Executive Director of 2 Pregnancy Medical Clinics in SE Wisconsin. Ginna and her husband Steve are the parents of 5 children and are licensed foster parents. They are passionate about caring for the most vulnerable and bringing the Kingdom of God to a broken and desperate world. If you have any questions about the pro-life position, join us for this special Q&A. Questions from all points of view are welcome!

Have you ever shared your pro-life view, only to be told something like: "pro-lifers are really just pro-birth!" Or "pro-lifers don't care about women, they just want to keep them from aborting their babies." Or "Christians don't care what happens to babies after they are born!"Recently, on the Cooper Stuff podcast, John Cooper interviewed Ginna Cross, the director of a pregnancy resource center in Kenosha, Wisconsin. She addressed these misconceptions with hard facts and data. I was so blown away by the insightful discussion that I reached out to John to ask if I could publish the episode to my podcast and he graciously gave permission.