Mama Bear Apologetics

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast as we tackle the challenging task of discussing racism and social justice with children from a biblical perspective. We're excited to welcome our friends and esteemed guests, Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson, authors of the insightful book "Walking in Unity." Together, we explore how to communicate love, justice, and racial unity amidst today's tense political climate. We emphasize the importance of defining terms clearly and understanding their roots in social sciences, ensuring that parents and educators can engage in meaningful conversations with the younger generation.We also examine the complexities of systemic racism and the role of power in societal structures, urging critical analysis before attributing disparities solely to racism. We critique contemporary models of racial reconciliation, highlighting the biblical concept of unity through faith in Jesus, and explore the themes of identity beyond race. This discussion is designed to equip parents with the tools needed to guide their children in understanding their identity in Christ while celebrating their cultural heritage.Main Points CoveredDefining Racism and Bias BiblicallyBiblical Unity vs. Racial ReconciliationUnderstanding Identity Beyond RaceNavigating Disparities and Racial InjusticeEquipping Kids on Biblical IdentityUnfamiliar VocabularySocial Justice: the idea that everyone should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment, regardless of their race, class, gender, sexuality, or other identity. Often accompanied with programs/legislation for advancement.Institutional/Systemic Racism: a system of policies, practices, and beliefs that results in the unfair treatment of people based on their race.Racial Reconciliation: holds many of the same tenants as anti-racism. It is a works based system aimed and unity across races and socioeconomic classes.Creation Identity: Things that are true about us, from God’s perspective, for all humans, at all times, in all places.Salvation Identity: An identity gained through putting your faith, hope, and confidence in Jesus.People and Resources MentionedVisit: centerforbiblicalunity.comBuy: Walking in UnityDownload: Center For Biblical Unity appJohn 17John 1Genesis 1-3Thanks to our SponsorAirDoctorAmericans take about 20,000 breaths a day and spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. AirDoctor is the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to.AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MBA and you’ll receive up to $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by using our promo code MBA at checkout!—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a two-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys.In Raising Gender Healthy Girls, Ricky graciously addressed the girly-girls and the tomboys of the group. He debunks the cultural stereotype that parents are helpless on-lookers when girls get emotional, but instead offers tangible ways both mom and dad are to nurture their growing daughter to help her be secure in her womanly identity. Funny, accessible, and filled with practical steps, listeners will be empowered to know their daughter better and raise her up to the glory of God.Main Points CoveredThe importance of nurturing gender healthy kids todayUnderstanding your Girl(s)What individual girls need from Mom and DadSuggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your girlWhat can dads and families do when they don’t have a present/stable mother figure within the home?Unfamiliar VocabularyGirly Girl: Love all the things classically associated with femininity.Tomboy Girl: More sporty and outdoorsy and “girly things” are less appealing to her.People and Resources Mentionedwww.livehope.orgwww.biblicalsexuality.netwww.mamabearapologetics.com—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a 2-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys.In Raising Gender Healthy Boys, Ricky unpacks how to nurture your sensitive boys and rough-and-tumble-boys, what each child needs based on their personality from mom and dad, and how to launch men solid in their manhood. Filled with practical tips and humorous stories, listeners will leave knowing how to raise up their boys to be warriors in the faith.Main Points CoveredThe importance of nurturing gender healthy kids today.Understanding your boy.What individual boys need from Mom and Dad.Suggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your boy.What can moms and families do when they don’t have a present/stable father figure within the home?Unfamiliar VocabularyRough and Tumble Boy: A boy who wants to express his emotions in physicality.Sensitive Boy: A boy who is more inclined to express his emotions in creative, artistic, or emotive ways.People and Resources Mentionedwww.livehope.orgwww.biblicalsexuality.netwww.mamabearapologetics.comProverbs 22:6Matthew 3—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Talking about politics is hard enough, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like navigating a mine field. That’s why we here at Mama Bear want to take a few minutes to help empower parents with a few tips on how to share their political beliefs in front of their children. In this podcast, Jennifer and Amy encourage parents not to let tempers flare when analyzing the views of their political opponent. Instead, parents are challenged to exercise self control while ROARing through the policies coming across the debate platform, recognize and unpack buzz words, vote for policies not personalities, and much more!Parents will leave feeling challenged and embolden help their children think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith while exercising their right to vote.Main Points CoveredWe have a right to speak our views in public.Represent Jesus well in your conversations: Control your temperROAR through the informationVote Policy not PersonalityFact checkValue truth over feelings — all truth is God's truthPeople and Resources MentionedCNN report on what 10 year olds had to say about the electionVox piece on politics and kidsColossians 4:6Colossians 2:81 Peter 3:152 Timothy 2:15Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Dive into the fascinating world of biblical inerrancy and divine inspiration. Discover how textual criticism and a wealth of manuscripts affirm Scripture's reliability. Explore the historical accuracy of the Bible and how fulfilled prophecies bolster its trustworthiness. Discover the transformative power of the Holy Spirit in understanding Scripture. Equip yourself with tools to help your children discern truth amidst competing worldviews and avoid the pitfalls of false teachings. Engage in meaningful discussions and strengthen your family's faith together.

Apologetics and theology go hand in hand. But before we can defend the faith, we have to know what we believe. In this podcast listeners will make a look at an important aspect of theology: the revelation of God.Listeners will understand what revelation is, what it isn’t, how God reveals Himself in nature and through His word, and what He has communicated. Parents are then offered discussion topics and relevant resources to nurture discussions on the revelation of God.Main Points CoveredWhat Revelation is and isn’tWhat God has revealed about HimselfHow He has done thisPeople and Resources Mentioned1 John 4:1Isiah 1:182 Timothy 3:16Deuteronomy 29:29Romans 1:20Psalms 19:1Romans 2:15-162 Timothy 3:15Mark 12:30-31Recommended BooksThe BibleChristian Liberty Nature ReadersFearfully and Wonderfully MadeCrafted by God by Dr. Georgia Purdom and Stacia McKeeverKeeping your kid on God’s Side by Natasha CrainTheology for Today by Elmer TownsUnfamiliar VocabularyDivine Hiddenness: Argues that God hides to prevent created persons from reacting inappropriatelyPost-Modernism: a late 20th-century movement in philosophy and literary theory that generally questions the basic assumptions of Western philosophy in the modern periodCosmological Argument: God is the CauseTeleological argument (fine-tuning): God is the DesignerAnthropological argument: through human nature we see God is a personal God

Equip your children with the spiritual armor they need to navigate the cultural challenges they face in school. Join us as we walk through key strategies for instilling a strong sense of identity in Christ, using We'll discuss how to affirm your child's true worth and identity, rooted in their Creator, and provide practical advice for facing the unique pressures that come with today's social media-driven world. We also address the unique challenges faced by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who are influenced by social media to seek validation externally. By reinforcing that their identity is rooted in being made in God's image, we guide parents on how to instill a Christ-centered worldview in their children, using examples from the Bible.We'll discuss how to guide your children to think critically, ask the right questions, and stand firm in their faith amidst the temptations and false ideologies promoted by secular society. Together, let's ensure our children are spiritually ready for the year ahead and ready to reflect God's image to those around themMain Points CoveredYour Identity is in ChristTruth MattersBe on GuardTest the SpiritsBe Willing to do the Hard Thing.People and Resources MentionedPsalm 139:13-141 Corinthians 6:19-20Luke 15Ephesians 6Proverbs 22:6John 14:6Colossians 3:9Colossians 4:61 Peter 3:15John 17:17-19Deuteronomy 41 Peter 5:8Nehemiah 4:17-23Mark 12:30Colossians 2:81 John 4Romans 1:16Esther 4:14Colossians 3Quote from Jason Whitlock: “When we are fearful before God we are fearless before culture.”A Look at Black Lives Matter with Monique Duson—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Lindsey Medenwaldt, an expert in bridge-building apologetics, shares her insights on how to effectively witness to unbelieving family and friends. She offers practical tips for starting faith conversations without causing tension. The discussion covers navigating differing worldviews with empathy and respect, and the importance of humility in today’s cancel culture. Medenwaldt emphasizes building relationships and fostering understanding over confrontation, equipping listeners with tools for meaningful dialogue.

Prayer is many things: an act of worship, way to do battle, how we commune with the almighty, and an act of submission in supplication. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Satan is intent about warping their prayer life. In this podcast Amy discusses two commons myths that cripple the prayer life of kids and adults. Listeners will hear biblical truth break these strongholds and learn practical tips to nurture a healthy prayer life. Lastly, listeners are equipped with an important discernment skill that every believer needs to learn when it comes to prayer: testing the spirits. Filled with practical advice relevant for every walk, this podcast will leave you feeling refreshed and trained to disciple your children in prayer.Main Points CoveredWhat is prayer in the life of the believer?Recognize that not everything is a “Mountaintop Moment”There are no "lone wolves" when it comes to prayerTest the spirits. The Holy Spirit isn't the only spirit at work.People and Resources Mentioned1 Kings 19:11-132 Timothy 3:16-17Proverbs 27:17Romans 1:121 Thessalonians 5:11Hebrews 10:25Ephesians 6:12The Screwtape letters by CS LewisEpisode 69: Mentorship and How it Can Affect Your Kids with Gale Carter —Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise for women. It’s said to help with everything from balance to blood pressure, so there’s no problem with it, right? Turns out, there is more than meets the eye. In this podcast Alexa Kramer shares the background of yoga that you won’t get in your average class. Listens will learn the worldview of yoga, the purpose of worship behind each pose, and the surprising history behind “ooomhm.” She and Amy then discuss whether or not “christian yoga” is possible and how to help your kids speak truth and grace.If you’ve ever thought that yoga is just about stretching, you won’t want to miss this episode.Main Points CoveredDifference between yoga as an aspect of eastern religion vs what is done today.The history and worldview of yoga.How is the yoga done today? What do we see in the studios?What is “ooohm”?What are the purposes of the poses?Can you have Christian Yoga?How can we nurture a truth and grace approach with our kids?People and Resources MentionedCrash Course on YogaROARing through YogaThe Second Coming of the New Age - By Josh Peck & Steven BancarzThe Becket Cook Show on Yoga Podcast Episode—Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co