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Returning guest, Abbie Halberstadt, sits down with E.J. to talk about all things Biblical motherhood. Abbie's first book, M is for Mama, laid the foundation for the book that has been on her heart and soul for many years. That book, Hard Is Not the Same Thing as Bad, is what every mama needs as they desire to see their children not as burdens (culture) but as blessings from the Lord. Is it easy to mother well? No. But, is it worth the effort? 1000x yes!! And, the best part is, we can do it together! Watch this 1-minute intro video for the book - it's SO GOOD Pre-order HINTSTAB now! Hard≠Bad“Why me, Lord?”Amid the toddler tantrums, the mealtime melees, and the backseat blowups, have you found yourself asking God that same question? Maybe even screaming it into a couch pillow? You're not alone.Your most trying moments as a parent can quickly spiral into discouragement, hopelessness, and sometimes even resentment toward God or your family—partly because our culture has conditioned us to believe that anything this hard can't possibly be good for us.Abbie Halberstadt, author of the bestselling M is for Mama, shares scriptural wisdom and lessons learned from her own challenges as a mama of ten to help shift your perspective on the hardships of parenting and of life, in general.When you begin to see struggles as a necessary part of God's plan for your spiritual growth, you can discover supernatural peace and purpose, even when you're down in the deepest trenches of parenthood.

It's time to get healthy - for the whole family! If you want to feel encouraged, empowered and equipped to start leading your family from a place of good health, you're in for a real *treat* today! Chris and Justine talk with E.J. about so many important things that apply to all families. Here are just a handful of topics they touch: -Having four boys (both of their families do)-What to say when strangers say, "You've really got your hands full!" & "Are you going to keep trying for a girl??"-Family rhythms with so many littles-How many hours of sleep we should get and why that's where all good health starts-Some tech habits you need to adopt but probably have never heard before-How to start exercising when you feel exhausted and have no time-How Justine went from using the microwave almost every day (a few years ago) to not ever using it now (and how E.J.'s family is learning how to be microwave-free!) Mission-Fit Dads (missionfitdads.com)Sign up for Chris's newsletter: Mission Briefing Newsletter — Mission-Fit Dads (missionfitdads.com)

This week on the podcast, E.J. talks with Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason. They have a conversation about many of the issues that youth and families are facing in today's culture. They discuss how we should be approaching hard topics with our kids (and other kids in our lives), what we should do if we don't know the answer and what kind of things we should be bringing up to our kids even before they ask - and how! This is absolutely an episode you don't want to miss! Jonathan Noyes (str.org)To the Point with Jon Noyes - YouTube

Elizabeth Urbanowicz is back on with us to talk about what Foundation Worldview has been up to over the past year and a half. Elizabeth and E.J. talk about FW's newest curriculum for your youngest children, Elizabeth's new podcast, FW webinars and raising kids who thoughtfully engage with the world around them instead of simply consuming everything they see and hear. Check out all the amazing tools, resources and curricula Foundation Worldview has to offer families - Christian Curriculums For Homeschool, Church & Christian Schools (foundationworldview.com)Foundation Worldview Links:Facebook InstagramTwitterYouTubeWebsiteContact

Most of us know that God can do anything. But did you know that God could change thousands of lives through...... cheese balls?! Today on the show, we welcome Molly Sanborn - aka The Cheese Ball Chick. She is a passionate, spunky wife and mom of two. She has been speaking to young people for 20 years! Tune in to hear how God used cheese balls to start conversations in an airport back in 2008. And since then has taken Molly all over the country (and outside of it) plus moved Molly to write a book for His glory.....using cheese balls! So fun! Craig & Molly's websiteHeart Set Free Conference - Wooddale Eden Prairie, MNDistrict Blitz Youth Event - Duluth, MN

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So what do you do with all that Halloween candy anyway? Listen in as Maree and E.J. talk about another issue that seems ubiquitous: junk food. Notably, they discuss how a weekly, cyclical rhythm -- extending from and anticipating toward the Sabbath -- is the key.How can we be intentional about junk food? If you don't have a plan, it's easy to get caught up in all the sweets and treats. Someone brings donuts to work Monday morning, you brought cake leftover from church to go with your lunch and then there are cookies at Trail Life that night. All of a sudden, you're having 3 desserts a day! And your body can feel it; you're tired, impatient and craving more junk. We do not need to live in bondage to junk food. There is freedom in Christ! We want to take good care of our bodies in order to work hard, play hard, love and serve others and to go on adventures. To live in the freedom that Christ gives to us, we have to use the Spirit's gifts of self-control, discernment and faithfulness. We want to do this as a family and train our children in good habits and rhythms that will last generations! Our bodies are instruments of righteousness. - Matthew Henry's Commentary on Paul's letter to the church in CorinthYour body is not your own. You have been bought with a price. -Paul's LetterNovember Family Memory Verses: Ephesians 2:8-9Join our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

In Paul's letter to Galatians, he reminds the believers that "it is for freedom that Christ has set us free." What was true for believers then is true for believers now: Christ's perfect sacrifice has freed us from the bondage of the law and of our disobedience of the law. However, part of the law's purpose was and is to show us our shortcomings. The law makes clear our sinfulness. We cannot live up to the standard the law demands. So God, incarnate, did for us. Now we are called to live in the freedom the Gospel provides! Yet, so many believers are living in bondage - whether by actively choosing or by apathetically being pulled by the waves. For our first Let's Talk episodes, Maree and E.J. talk about one of the things many people are living chained to: screen time. Adults, moms & dads, toddles, teenagers - it is the norm! The average adult watches 140 hours of TV per month. That's about 4.5 hours/day.  If we are working 8 hours a day, in the car for 1.5 hours a day, watching 4.5 hours of TV and sleeping for 8 hours (and we're not even considering time staring at your little pocket screen!)  -- how much time is left for what really matters? And what kind of habits are we forming for our kids? As believers, we need to be intentional about our choices and steward our time well.  Let's talk: Screen Time. Join our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the last book in our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! Thank you all so much for following along, playing these for your kids and talking about the important truths in these books!! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer - LifewayJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the second-to-last (and E.J.'s personal favorite) book in our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!The God Contest - LifewayJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is another 3-pack for our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! You may be familiar with the author because we interviewed her last year! Check out that episode here!We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church!Board Book Bundle - Big Truths About our Big God – Tiny TheologiansJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the eighth book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series!  We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up | CrosswayJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the seventh book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! This one also has a coloring book!ProlifeKids.com – PRO-LIFE KIDS! book is here and teaches children that every life–planned or unplanned–has purpose.Join our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Today, you get 3 in 1! 3 Prayer Monster books to enjoy for our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! These are only 99 cents on Christianbook.com right now!!Keywords: prayer monsters - Christianbook.com Discover the Inspiration Behind the Prayer Monsters Series (tyndale.com)Join our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the third book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! Jesus and the Very Big Surprise Storybook - Randall Goodgame, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book CompanyJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the second book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! The Awesome Super Fantastic Forever Party Storybook - Joni Eareckson Tada, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book CompanyJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Here is the first book of our Deepening Faith Books for Kids series! We hope you enjoy this special read-aloud series. You can put it on a speaker for your kids to listen to. You can buy one for home, or buy a bundle for the kids of your small group or church! The Friend Who Forgives Storybook - Dan DeWitt, Catalina Echeverri | The Good Book CompanyJoin our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Welcome back to Freedom Families and welcome to Season 2!We have more of what you've come to know plus quite a few new things. Tune in to hear more! Join our Volley space: https://hi.volley.app/land?tk=PNSYc7mLVJZfFrcZpf4kLM-tk

Homesteading 101! Many of you have a healthy skepticism of government and corporations. You know they use the cheapest route to the highest profit. You know corners are cut and they don't care about your family. But you care about your family very much and you will fight for what's best for them. You want to be self-sufficient, capable and joyful. You want to make your family great meals that taste delicious and are good for all of you. You don't want to be giving your kids bland, processed foods with added sugars, fake colors, fake tastes and genetically modified ingredients. But what can you do - that stuff is UBIQUITOUS! Tune in to start your journey of a healthier, simpler family lifestyle!Try Upside for cash back at the pump, grocery store and restaurants! https://upside.app.link/ZX9CK Homepage - The House & Homestead (thehouseandhomestead.com)The House & Homestead (mykajabi.com) -- Courses

We all know what schools are teaching in "Sex Ed" that they shouldn't be. What about the things we weren't taught, whether by school or from our parents, that we really should have? Well, that's what we're covering today! Grace Emily Stark is back with us to teach us about women's bodies. What really is a period, anyway? E.J. and Grace Emily cover the normal functions and rhythms of women's bodies, why they are against all hormonal birth control and pro-natural family planning, why NFP is as or more effective than other birth control methods, the empowerment of knowing your body better and how all of this affects marriages and families. You even get a few special nuggets such as breastfeeding, co-sleeping and when periods return postpartum. Try Upside for cash back at the pump, grocery store and restaurants! https://upside.app.link/ZX9CKOur first episode with Grace: Birth Control, Fertility & WomanhoodNatural Womanhood: Get to know & love your body with fertility awarenessFertility Awareness | NFP Training | Couple to Couple League International (ccli.org)Remembering Marilyn Shannon - Natural WomanhoodThis Is Your Brain On Birth Control (sarahehill.com)Billings MethodLactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM) - Institute for Reproductive Health (irh.org)

Today, E.J. sits down with Alisa Childers to talk about a whole range of different topics. E.J. starts off by asking Alisa, the original member of ZOEgirl, how do you even start a band?? After, they go into Alisa's story of how she began deconstructing but ended up turning around into apologetics. Alisa gives us some great wisdom for how to navigate our culture and advice to parents for how to help our kids stay on the Lord's path in this crazy world. Alisa is smart, down-to-earth and lots of fun. We know many of you have been anticipating this episode since we had our chat with Tim Barnett! Enjoy this episode! Listen to that episode here! Try Upside for cash back at the pump, grocery store and restaurants! https://upside.app.link/ZX9CKLearn more about Child Evangelism Fellowship!Buy Alisa's first book, Another Gospel?Pre-Order her second book!Alisa's super helpful YouTube channelAlisa's website

This episode is to rejoice with you and encourage you. This episode is to help you know how to think about the things you're seeing in the media and hearing from people around you. This episode is to help you know how to respond to the major pro-abortion talking points you've been seeing. This episode is to point you to helpful people and resources regarding pro-life apologetics.Read for yourself! 19-1392 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (06/24/2022) (supremecourt.gov) Watch for free this weekend! Choosing Death [The Legacy of Roe] | The Daily WireThe Case For Life | Life Training Institute (prolifetraining.com)Contenders | Speaker for LifeThe Unaborted Socrates - InterVarsity Press (ivpress.com)Live Action | Pro-Life Advocacy for Dignity and Human RightsGosnell | The trial of America's biggest serial killer (gosnellmovie.com)Unplanned Movie on DVD, Blu-ray, + Streaming (unplannedfilm.com)EXCLUSIVE: Kendrick Brothers, Kirk Cameron Team Up in 'Divine Appointment' Over Pro-Life Story Delivered by God | CBN News

We are very excited to welcome Jeremy Pryor back on the show to talk about a brand-new project. A project the Pryors and Bethkes have been working hard on for the past 8 months is finally here: Family Inc. Through Family Inc, the Pryors and Bethkes want to help you build a business with your family and for your family.  Starting in July, they will begin helping 30 families discover, launch and scale their first family business as a TEAM.  Change your family's life for generations - Listen in on E.J. and Jeremy's conversation!  Family Revision | Jeremy PryorMotherhood: Refined | April PryorAbraham's Wallet | Steven Manuel1. PREPARE YOUR TEAM: We walk you through the major mindset shifts that prepare you for the journey ahead. 2. CHOOSE YOUR TARGET: No business idea? No problem! We give you the tools to discover, evaluate and choose the right idea for your goals and the unique gifts in your family team.3. LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS: We walk you through all the legal, financial and branding details of getting your new business off the ground and ready to take off.4. GROW YOUR REVENUE: Our mantra in this stage is first survive then thrive. The first few months of any new business are critical. We need momentum. We'll coach you through the repeated actions that get money flowing into your new baby business.5. UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEMS: Now that things are moving it's time to optimize. We want your business running like a well-oiled machine. There are operating systems that are tried and tested to make sure you can deliver value while freeing up more of your time.6. INTEGRATE YOUR FAMILY: When you're busy running a new business how does this help you spend more time together as a family? One word: Integration. We step you through the creative ideas that only business owners can try that will help bring your family closer together as you build your new asset.7. SECURE YOUR LEGACY: A successful business is only one part in building a legacy that will bless your family for generations. How do you invest the money you're making? How do you prepare your kids and future grandkids to steward the family assets? We'll give you the tools to make sure your multigenerational family will get the most out of business ownership.To be one of the last six families to join us, head over to https://courses.familyteams.com/familyinchttps://www.amazon.com/Thou-Shall-Prosper-Commandments-Making/dp/0470485884

Wendy Vinge is a Minnesota mom of 3. Her first two kids went to public school all the way through. But she knew she wanted something different for her youngest daughter. She really didn't know anyone who homeschooled and she had no idea how it would go, but now she's a half decade in and they are LOVING it. Wendy and E.J. talk about what led their family to homeschool, the Classical Conversations curriculum they use, the CC community they're a part of and how the educational freedom that homeschooling provides has changed/shaped the culture of their home - notably their mother-daughter relationship.  You can check out Classical Conversations (including finding a community near you) here: Classical ConversationsHomeschool Episode with Sam Sorbo

(Our apologies that this episode wasn't up at midnight. Thunderstorms and tornados equaled no internet for our computers! Had to use a neighbor's this morning - thanks, K!) We welcome Sheila back to the show and welcome her husband, Keith, for his first time on Freedom Families. Sheila and Keith are passionately dedicated to helping Christian husbands and wives, as well as the church as a whole, develop a healthy, Biblical sexual ethic. We talk through some of the harmful messages put forth by certain Christian authors, speakers and pastors. We discuss some sex-related beliefs and messages that many assume are from scripture but, in fact, are not found in the Bible. We also talk about healthy and Biblical sexual (and personhood) messages that all Christian should be learning and living. So helpful!We also talk about their new books - out now! See below for order links and more info. Dr. Keith Gregoire is a pediatrician who knows how much healthy marriages contribute to children's well-being and who is passionate about both building great marriages and equipping couples to parent well. He and Sheila have spoken at more than seventy FamilyLife Canada marriage conferences and headlined their own signature marriage event all over the United States. He's also an avid birdwatcher who loves traveling with Sheila in the RV to chase after hawks.Are you wondering if there's more to your sex life than the status quo? Or maybe you have questions about your upcoming marriage that aren't exactly appropriate for the rehearsal dinner? This edition of The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex from tell-it-like-it-is blogger and speaker Sheila Wray Gregoire has been completely updated and expanded to include new research from surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people. With humor, stories, and highly practical ideas, Sheila helps you:See how God intends sex to unite couples physically, emotionally, and spiritually--and how to overcome roadblocks in each areaUnderstand more about your two bodies and how they were meant to go togetherFind healing from past sexual experiences, sexual trauma, or pornography addictionFigure out the missing piece in your sex life that often makes pleasure out of reachLearn how to help your husband give you greater pleasure than ever beforeEmbrace sex with freedom, rather than viewing it with shame or embarrassmentSheila's content and style will appeal to:Newly engaged couples who want to start their marriage out rightMarried couples who wonder if sex will ever become what they'd hoped it would beFollowers of Sheila's marriage blog and bestselling booksPastors and counselors seeking a resource for helping engaged and married couplesRead The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex as your husband learns more about you in The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex. Clothing optional.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0310364752/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex respects men and their desires. Sheila and Keith's words guide men to hold their spouse's desires and drives with care, understanding that her pleasure and response is the key to great sex long term.https://www.amazon.com/Good-Guys-Guide-Great-Sex/dp/0310361745/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=3IJQHE1YYK9X6&keywords=sheila+gregoire+books&qid=1652320280&sprefix=sheila+gre%2Caps%2C567&sr=8-2

Following the SCOTUS draft leak (Alito opinion; 6-3 vote in favor of the Mississippi law in Dobbs case, 5-4 to overrule Roe v. Wade), you've been hearing and seeing an abundance of false claims, euphemisms, scare tactics, logical fallacies and straight up lies regarding abortion, pro-lifers and Roe v. Wade. E.J. has spent her last two days making notes of what she's been seeing and hearing. She takes the time to walk through her notes and bring the truth to each point. We, at Freedom Families, want to make sure you not only feel confident in your pro-life conviction, but that you also feel prepared and empowered to speak life. Do not stay silent. The preborn need you!If Roe v. Wade is overturned, it does NOT outlaw abortion. All that happens is the decision goes back to the states, to the voters. This is how it was before 1973. Some states will allow (and already do) abortion for any reason, any time and paid for by you (the taxpayer).  Other states will allow abortion under some circumstances. While other states will outlaw all abortion."Roe was egregiously wrong from the start. Its reasoning was exceptionally weak, and the decision has had damaging consequences. And far from bringing about a national settlement of the abortion issue, Roe and Casey have enflamed debate and deepened division. It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people's elected representatives."This episode is long and was not strategically planned out like our interview episodes. E.J. simply walks through the notes and screenshots she has complied. We think it is helpful, but also encourage you to listen to these past episodes: Is Roe to Go? | Dr. Marc NewmanPro-Life & the Imago Dei | Megan AlmonEquip Minds to Save Lives | Scott KlusendorfAbortion & Equal Rights for AllWe also encourage you to check out these helpful resources: 10 HUGE quotes from the SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade | Not the BeeWhat will post-Roe America actually look like? – Standing for Freedom Center9 Myths about Abortion Rights and Roe v. Wade (thegospelcoalition.org)Let's check in to see how the tolerant wokies are doing with the news about Roe | Not the BeeUnderstanding Justice Alito's Leaked Opinion - BreakPointAborted babies discovered in DC may indicate infanticide after attempted abortions (liveaction.org)Abortion Pill Kills | Live ActionChild Sex Trafficking Cover Up | Live ActionLila Rose and Tucker Carlson discuss the end of Roe v Wade - YouTube

You're in a conversation and the topic of surrogacy comes up. A friend tells you they're considering IVF and seeks your counsel. A fellow prolifer excitedly tells you about artificial wombs, saying they are the answer to abortion. Do you know what to say? Do you know what you believe about these reproductive technologies? Are they ethical, moral? For most people, even Christians, the answers are “no” & “I don't know.” And if you haven't found yourself in one of the above conversations or something like it, you will soon. The commodification of children is a  current reality we all need to stand against. We hope this episode enlightens you, equips you and empowers you. These are tough topics and we know toes will be stepped on. We seek what is true, right and good. Our goal is to see all things from a Biblical worldview. Perhaps you believe these technologies are moral. If you do, we challenge you to listen to this episode, read the below articles and go through the book, Them Before Us. See things from a children's rights > adult desires perspective.Read the book, Them Before Us! Them Before Us Has a Book (You should read it!) | Them Before UsKatie's book, Silent Sorrows, is currently being edited and will be available for preorder soon. We will be sure to let you know once it's available!Being and Being Bought: Prostitution, Surrogacy and the Split Self by Kajsa Ekis Ekman, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)https://www.academia.edu/38123121/What_Adoption_Can_Teach_Us_About_Altruistic_Surrogacy_Canvassing_Neonatal_ExperienceStories/articles mentioned in show:‘Just Like Rape': Lesbian Couple Sues Fertility Clinic For Alleged Embryo Mix-Up, Say They Wanted A Girl But Got A Boy | The Daily WireCouple aborts healthy baby at 6 months following fertility clinic mix-up (liveaction.org)Surrogate mom fights to change law after being ordered to abort baby boy (liveaction.org)IVF Mix-Up Reveals Harm of Sperm/Egg Donation | Them Before UsDear Legislative Allies, This is How Surrogacy Harms Children | Them Before UsShocking New York Times Article Illuminates That In Vitro Fertilization Means Babies Built To Order (https_thembeforeus.com)Buying a baby: The harmful objectification inherent in surrogacy and IVF (liveaction.org)War in Ukraine exposes surrogacy's dehumanization and commodification of children - LifeSite (lifesitenews.com

Depending on when you are listening to this, E.J. may be holding her precious, newborn baby! She and their family appreciate those of you who are lifting them up in prayer during this time. Thank you! This week's episode was recorded about a month ago. It is being published this Easter week because it ties in the whole of scripture, is the foundation of the Christian worldview and illustrates Jesus' mindset during His entire time on Earth - most notably, His last few days leading to Golgotha. We also talk quite a bit about the importance of being in the body of Christ, in Christian community.  Wesley Gabel has been a pastor for over 4 decades and believes he just finished one of the most important sermon series he's ever led. He is in his last few months of pastoral ministry before God calls Him to share the Gospel in a different way - in "retirement". (If you're wondering why the quotations, check out our episode on retirement, linked below.) This is a great episode to listen to any time of year, but we hope it especially blesses you this Holy Week of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, start of Passover and Resurrection Sunday. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!Episode on retirement - it's not what you think!Repurposed | Jerrid Sebesta

Never read a Bible verse....... out of context! We are delighted to have Alan Shlemon on the show today to talk about hermeneutics. Or, in other words, how to read and interpret the Bible. Alan speaks and writes on many different topics, but says hermeneutics is his favorite. Alan does an excellent job breaking this down for us - you do not need an MDiv to track with Alan. All Christians, of all ages, need to learn how to read and interpret the Bible properly. We go through 3 interpretive principles to help you do so; context, history and genre. We also talk about what can happen when we are not using these principles as we read the scriptures. A great discussion you don't want to miss! Check out Alan's STR U course in the links below.Alan Shlemon has worked as an author and speaker for Stand to Reason since 2004. He trains Christians to share their convictions in a persuasive, yet gracious manner. Alan teaches about some of the most controversial issues of our time: abortion, evolution, homosexuality, bioethics, and Islam. He has been a guest on both radio and television, and has spoken to thousands of adults and students across the country at churches, conferences, and college campuses.Alan's training incorporates three components. First, he equips people with the knowledge to form a foundation of belief. Second, he teaches them to communicate their knowledge persuasively and clearly. Finally, he shows them how to communicate in a warm, friendly, and gracious manner. Alan makes complex issues accessible to both youth and adult audiences.Alan's articles mentioned in show: Twisting Jesus' Words (str.org)A Verse That Illustrates Three Interpretive PrinciplesStand to Reason has two training classes now available! Alan's course, mentioned in show, is "Never Read A Bible Verse"The other is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection" and is led by our guest from last week, Tim Barnett Check them out here: STR ULast week's episode with Alan's colleague, Tim Barnett: Deconstruction MovementEpisodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity \ Person of InterestMonique Duson - Black Lives MatterMegan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago DeiAlso mentioned:Foundation Worldview | Elizabeth Urbanowiczhttps://freedomfamilies.buzzsprout.com/1739323/9646788

#Deconstruction ?? What is going on with this whole "deconstruction" thing? Is it a movement? What does it mean? Is it always a bad thing? How should we, as Biblical Christians, understand what's going on? Lastly, how can we think well and then speak well (with both truth and love) in such a relativistic and expressive individualistic culture? Mr. B joins the show to discuss!Tim Barnett has worked as a speaker for Stand to Reason since 2015. He is a dynamic speaker who provides a perfect blend of expertise and humor in each talk. Using easy-to-follow and visually engaging presentations, Tim trains Christians to think clearly about what they believe and why they believe it. Stand to Reason has two training classes now available!Tim's course is "Risen: The Case for the Resurrection."The other is led by our guest for next week, Alan Shlemon, and is called "Never Read A Bible Verse". Check them out here: STR URed Pen Logic with Mr. B!We help you assess bad thinking by using good thinking. And we try to have some fun while we're doing it.Stand to Reason (str.org)Equipping Christian Ambassadors with Knowledge, Wisdom, and CharacterThe two paintings Tim was referring to:https://www.amusingplanet.com/2017/01/ecce-homo-botched-painting-that-saved.htmlThe Secretes of Salvator Mundi by Leonardo da VinciEpisodes with STR's Chaos to Clarity Speakers:J. Warner Wallace - Cold Case Christianity \ Person of InterestMonique Duson - Black Lives MatterMegan Almon - Pro-Life & The Imago Dei

Super excited for you all to listen in on my conversation with Abbie Halberstadt. Abbie is a Bible-believing mother of 10 kiddos! Abbie and her husband, Shaun, did not come from big families. How did they come to have an open-handed approach to childbearing? What does scripture tell us about being a mom? How did Abbie have time to write a book? How many refrigerators do Abbie and Shaun have? How do they prioritize their marriage when they have 10 kids? Do they get ANY sleep? How do they train their children? Such a fun conversation! M Is for MamaWelcome to the unapologetically messy, maddening,and miraculous world of motherhood.Buy Abbie's book!M Is for Mama: A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood: Abbie Halberstadt: 9780736983778 - Christianbook.comMeal Plans - M Is for MamaThe Reason Why We Have So Many Kids (Part 1) - M Is for MamaOther Freedom Families episode mentioned in show:Birth Control, Fertility & Womanhood | Grace Emily Stark

Run your home, and your dough, like a BIBLICAL BOSS! Today you get to hear from one of E.J.'s favorite podcast hosts, Steven Manuel. E.J. and Steven talk about what a Biblical family looks like. They discuss why Jewish families stick together and find success no matter where they are globally despite being the most perpetually persecuted group of people in history. They juxtapose living the "American Dream" versus living Biblically as a multi-generational family team. Finally, you get to learn what everyone is wondering - WHY ABRAHAM??Abe's Wallet is for family leaders and those who aspire to think multigenerationally about their money, culture, work, family and community. Living out a multigenerational mindset that embraces good stewardship as a building block of God's Kingdom on Earth might produce Abrahamic levels of impact. Can you imagine?!From Abe's Wallet - "Now then: our Bottom Line and operating belief is that the God Of All wants you to get very very VERY good at handling and growing money. (And if you want to fight about it, that is totally cool and you'll soon see we've given you ample opportunity with gobs of posts you can complain about.) Jesus spoke about money more than any other single topic. Maybe that's old news to you, but did you know that when he talks finances – Jesus VERY RARELY mentions giving to the poor? Didja?? Probably not; this isn't the kind of thing often hyped in the dependent-upon-charitable-contributions church house. My Southern Baptist upbringing would have me believe that the Bible's counsel on money is mostly about giving it away. But NAY, friend. Tisn't the case." Read the rest at What is Abraham's Wallet? – Abraham's Wallet (abrahamswallet.com)Series mentioned in show:Wealth is Inevitable – Part 1 – Abraham's Wallet (abrahamswallet.com)

We have two main purposes with this episode:1. Encourage, empower, bless and connect Christian single parents.If you are a single parent, we see you. We are thinking of you. We are praying for you. We know that life can be really, really hard. We want this episode to be a lifeline for you. Michelle and PlusONE Parents want to connect with you. More than anything, we want you to know that Christ is your Savior, your Prince of Peace, your Bread of Life and your Good Shepherd. We want you to know, as a Believer, the Holy Spirit lives inside you and He is your Comforter, your Counselor and your Advocate. God made you, He knows you, He sees you and He cares for you.2. Awaken and help equip the church (Christian brother or sister, that's YOU!) to serve, bless and love the single parents around us. We need to do a better job! We hope this episode is convicting and motivating. We pray that you would think of the single parents in your life and send them this episode. Let them know you're thinking about them and care for them. Better yet, use some of the practical tools given in this episode to bless a single parent in your church, family or community. PlusONE Parents – We help single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise up a new generation.Check out the podcast!Podcast – PlusONE ParentsThe Christian Single Moms Podcast is a place where single moms who love Jesus can find hope, healing, and encouragement. We tackle the topics single moms want to know about from a biblical perspective, including divorce, domestic violence, abuse, parenting, dating, relationships, and more.Buy the devotional mentioned in show!Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned by Michelle Donnelly – PlusONE ParentsDonate to help bless and serve single parents:PlusONE Parents | Kindful

In this much anticipated episode, we bring in one of the very best to discuss..... After 49 years, is Roe v. Wade going to finally be overturned? Dr. Marc Newman trains pro-lifers in speech and debate. Scott Klusendorf says he is the #1 guy. He's tough and he's very, very good. Tune in to hear Marc and E.J. talk about the history behind Roe v. Wade, Doe v. Bolton ("sister" case of Roe, handed down on the same day as Roe, January 22, 1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). They talk about the justices back then and the justices now. How should pro-lifers feel after oral arguments and before the court releases its opinion in June? What happens if Roe v. Wade is overturned? What if it's not? What can pro-lifers do locally to fight for the unborn? I know many of you have been eagerly awaiting this episode and we are grateful to Dr. Newman for taking the time to break things down with us!Stick around after the discussion to hear some audio clips from the Dobbs oral arguments.  Past prolife episode to check out: Equip Minds to Save Lives | Scott Klusendorf Pro-Life & the Imago Dei | Megan AlmonSURVIVOR | Claire Culwell: Abortion SurvivorAbortion & Equal Rights for AllDr. Marc Newman is president of Speaker for Life, a training firm dedicated to equipping pro-life advocates nationwide with public speaking skills. He has spoken at nearly every major pro-life convention in the nation and is in demand as a banquet keynoter. He is the former Director of Speech and Debate at the University of California at Irvine and is retired from teaching in the doctoral program in the School of Communication and the Arts at Regent University.  He has trained speakers in the public and private sectors for over twenty-five years. Additionally, he is the CEO of SpeechRamp, a company revolutionizing the way that public speaking is taught at colleges and universities nationwide. He has appeared on Fox News and in Time magazine. He recently relocated from North San Diego County in California to East Tennessee with his wife, Sharon, and their youngest son, Joel.

As I mentioned at the beginning of the year, I want to shift a little more of our focus to education. It is a huge topic that so many of you are wondering about and trying to figure out. I am there with you. For this first education-oriented episode of 2022, I went to someone I know and trust - Deb Fillman. I have been a part of Deb's locals community for over a year now and have learned so much from her. She is a mom, homeschooler, ex-teacher (master's in ed) and a self-described individualist. We cover much ground in this first episode and plan to have her on, again, to continue the conversation. Enjoy!Mentioned in show - Deb's video on Federalist article: Homeschooling is political resistance"Innocence is Overrated" - Indoctrination in our Classrooms - Wrong Speak PublishingDeb's conversation with Truman:Ongoing fight against corrupt school districtFollow Deb!The Reason We Learn - YouTubeThe Reason We Learn (locals.com)Get help getting started and succeeding at homeschooling (debfillman.com)Recent episodes you'll want to check out: What your kids are NOT learning at schoolAmerica is flunking math and CRT is not helpingOur kids were suddenly transIs Your School Encouraging Mediocrity and Hiding Failure? - YouTubeWhat You Need to Know About Comprehensive Sex-Ed with Kelly - YouTubeJohnny the Walrus - RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY! | The Daily Wire

Today, we have something special for you! Here is E.J.'s first pro-life presentation. This was the final assignment for Scott Klusendorf's Ethics of Abortion class (Online Christian Courses). E.J. highly recommends Scott's class to all. Worth it for EVERYONE. The next session is coming this spring. Save your spot now! OCC- The Ethics of Abortion Premium Course (onlinechristiancourses.com)

When I was in high school and early into college, I had no idea that apologetics and the Christian Worldview were *a thing*. It wasn't on my radar; I had never been around anyone who talked like that or thought that way (to my knowledge). At some point, I will need to figure out how it all started for me. For now, I know that once I started reading and listening, I couldn't get enough. One of the first things I did, and most helpful things, was listening to the Colson Center's daily 5-minute Breakpoint podcast (there is a longer podcast called, Breakpoint: This Week). This is hosted by Colson Center president, John Stonestreet. Back in 2020, the Colson Center announced a new podcast adventure that would be co-hosted by John's wife, Sarah. Sarah and her co-host Erin Kunkle (whom we've had on) are now at 100 episodes for their podcast, Strong Women. It is a truly wonderful podcast with incredible guests. Virtually every episode is a life-changing story. Tune in to hear my conversation with Sarah about raising strong women.... and much more! -Her growing up-Mentors-How she and John met-Their 4 kiddos, 3 daughters and a son-How the Stonestreets met the Kunkles-Being a mom in our current cultureOur episode with Erin KunkleStrong Women on Apple PodcastsStrong Women | Colson CenterBreakpoint Podcasts - BreakPointWild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys - Stephen James, David Thomas - Google Books

You all know I LOVE books. We've talked about books to read for ourselves, but now it's time to tackle book discernment for/with our kids. I have called on expert, Anne Pasma, to help walk us through the world of children's and young adult literature. Anne can't remember a time when her parents weren't reading books aloud to her and her siblings. Her love for books goes back as far as she can remember. After spending 8 years as a librarian, she is now in a brand-new adventure that you can be a part of. Tune in to hear about it! Should we let our kids pick out any book they want at the library? All the board books and young readers are fine, aren't they?Are the graphic novel reboots the same stories as the originals? What makes a book *good*? Is it OK for my kid to read the popular books all the other kids at school are reading?My elementary or middle school child loves reading chapter books. How do I know which ones are appropriate? Better yet, how do I find chapter books that teach what is good, right and true? Are there books for their age that have a Christian worldview? I need help finding edifying books my kid will love!! Email Anne! lil@library4littles.comAll these questions and more - including a bit of Anne's crazy love story with her Canadian fiancé!

Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house; your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Psalm 128:3The way we think about retirement in America is not only NOT Biblical, but it also doesn't work very well. Often, it doesn't lead to the happiness and fulfillment we think it will. Plus, if we are only thinking and planning about the financial part of retirement (typical), we're filling a bucket with a big hole in it. Tune in to hear my conversation with Jerrid Sebesta. We discuss vision, mission and purpose. We are talking the long game, here. This isn't an episode just for those who are retired or about to retire. For our listeners who are intentional about thinking multi-generationally, for those who want to pursue a Biblical life and legacy, for those who understand the choices you make now will impact not only your children but your children's children... and their children, too! - you will love this episode. We talk about the cultural shifts the West has made in terms of how we view and treat our elders. We look at some of the pitfalls of retiring without a purposeful plan curated to who/how God has made you. Instead of retirement equating to irrelevance and boredom, retirement can be the most purposeful, impactful and empowering season of your life!Repurposed University Registration Link - Free for the first 10 to use code "FREEDOM" Online Kit Registration and Payment | Repurposed (repurposedu.com)Repurposed Book & Retire Repurposed Podcast Link: "Repurposed" (taatjesfinancial.com)Before arriving at Taatjes Financial Group, Jerrid was a TV meteorologist. He started his TV career in 2002 at the NBC affiliate in Sioux Falls, SD. Over the next 12 years, he eventually landed at KARE11 in the Twin Cities. In 2014, after much contemplation and prayer, Jerrid left his TV career. It was a move that came as a surprise to many people, including some of his family. But, it was apparent to Jerrid that he was being called in an entirely different direction.With a tentative plan to head back to where it all started in Sioux Falls, Jerrid instead found himself unemployed with few job prospects out west. At the time, his soon-to-be future boss, Ben Taatjes was searching for the right person to help market his business, motivate people with their lives and finances, and inspire people to live for "True Wealth". Following a hunch after hearing Jerrid speak the year prior, Ben decided to give him a call.Jerrid started at Taatjes Financial Group in November of 2014 running the marketing efforts for the company. However, his position and duties has continued to grow steadily over the years. Most recently, he was promoted to Director of Business Development in November of 2020.Jerrid continues to utilize his broadcasting background through public speaking, radio and podcasting. He has keynoted over 150 events to audiences ranging from teachers to farmers to corporate executives. Sebesta hosts a weekly radio show called True Wealth Radio on KWLM. Jerrid has also hosted a number of podcasts, most recently, Retire Repurposed alongside Ben Taatjes.Sebesta believes in the importance of being debt-free and living within your means. Shortly after getting married in 2007, Jerrid stumbled upon Dave Ramsey's book, The Total Money Makeover. Overnight, a passion for personal finances developed and changed the course of his new families' life. Since arriving at Taatjes Financial Group in 2014, Jerrid has inspired thousands of people to begin their own debt-free journey through financial coaching and hosting JUMP-START | IGNITE YOUR DEBT-FREE JOURNEY events.

You do not want to miss this episode! A couple of weeks ago, I told you all that we would be having someone on who has a God-honoring, heartbreaking and adventurous story. Today is the day. Really, Joe is here to represent his entire family. Joe is married to Ann, and they have four children: 3 boys and 1 girl. You'll get to hear their story along with a discussion on Heaven, on living our lives with an eternal perspective, on pro-life issues, on raising kids to be strong and brave and you will even hear some fun outdoor & entrepreneurial adventure stories. Tune in and share this episode with someone you know it will greatly touch!Joe's son SamSam Adventure | FacebookBook a consultation or listen to the podcast!Superhero Sidekick – Every Superhero needs a Sidekick!Podcast – Superhero SidekickStay at one of Joe and Ann's BEAUTIFUL vacation homes! Colorado Springs – Adventure Homes

Unless you have a pastor in your family or are good friends with a pastor's family, you probably don't know very much when it comes to what a pastor does outside of a Sunday morning. Today, we are joined by my father-in-law, Pastor Pete! Pete became a pastor later in life, after starting a family and working other jobs. I ask him about that journey, including living at Bethel Seminary with his wife, Paulette, and their two young kids (including my husband!) We talk about why that ended up being such a beneficial precursor to vocational ministry. We also discuss the lesser-known aspects of being a pastor, small vs. big churches, engaging with partitioners in their environments and creating opportunities to truly get to know one's church family. I greatly enjoyed this conversation and hope you feel the same way as you listen in! 

A quick hello, thank you, prayer and a preview of some of the fantastic guests we have coming up! 

Podcast Overview &Fun - Top 5 books of the year and Top 5 gamesSoli Deo Gloria! Top 5 Episodes of 20211. Motherhood: Refined2. Masturbation3.  Love Thy Body4. The Kids Are Not Fine5. Fierce Marriage / Mama Bear ApologeticsTop 5 Countries (Other than US & Canada)1. Germany2. Australia3. Iran4. Guatemala 5. FranceRunner Ups: UK and South AfricaListen in to hear top 5 books and games!Azul Review | Board Game QuestStratego | Board Game | BoardGameGeekCodenames (codenamesgame.com)Concept | Board Game | BoardGameGeekHappy Salmon | Board Game | BoardGameGeekTicket to Ride – a board game series by Alan R. Moon, published by Days of Wonder

We are delighted to bring you a special Christmas episode this week! May you all feel God's presence and know His Word this Christmas.  We are joined by John Sommerville to talk about Christmas, the Cross, obedience, family and much more. John reads one of his original Christmas stories starting at the 43:21 mark. Get some hot cocoa going and snuggle up with your favorite blanket - enjoy! Order Making Room for Christmas: John M. Sommerville (johnmsommerville.com)Luke 2 (ESV)The Birth of Jesus ChristIn those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.The Shepherds and the Angels8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,14 “Glory to God in the highest,    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

It was such a joy to have Megan Almon on the show! I had a fairly extensive outline with questions and topics I wanted to hit with Megan. I even sent it to her ahead of time. However, the conversation really just took care of itself! Tune in to hear:-A bit about Megan's growing up and when Jesus became Lord of her life-Being a gymnast in college and meeting her also-a-gymnast husband-Her love for stories and beauty which led to an early career in journalism-When her journalism put her face-to-face with abortion-How she first connected with Scott Klusendorf (hilarious!)-Moving their family from Georgia to Colorado, for her and her husband's work with Summit Ministries-The time a group of students walked out on her talk and adults/media called them "brave"-Prolife apologetics to Gen Z and youngerLife Training Institute:https://prolifetraining.com/Megan's husband, Tripp: https://www.summit.org/bios/staff/tripp-almon/Scott Klusendorf's course, as well as many other excellent ones! https://www.onlinechristiancourses.com/Megan has trained tens of thousands of individuals in the U.S. and abroad to articulate and defend the pro-life view since joining Life Training Institute as a speaker in 2009. As a wife, mom, athlete, artist, avid reader, and teacher, she has a unique perspective that endears her to any audience. Megan was part of the 2002 SEC championship women' s gymnastics team at the University of Georgia. She worked as an award-winning journalist until 2008, and was awarded a Master of Arts degree in Christian Apologetics from Biola University in 2011. Megan and her husband, Tripp, who serves as Director of Programs and Semester with Summit Ministries, have been married since 2003 and have two children, Neely and Rogan. Megan enjoys spending time with her family at their home in Manitou Springs, Co., and is still known to practice handstands in her kitchen. She has served as faculty at Summit Ministries and Impact 360. She has spoken to high school-and-college assemblies and classrooms, conferences, youth organizations, women's groups, and congregations across the nation on topics including:The Case for Life — Communicating and defending the pro-life view persuasively and graciouslyPreparing Christian Students for College Challenges — Learn the intellectual challenges most prevalent on college campuses, how Christianity shines, and which practical disciplines help students not only navigate young adulthood, but thrive.The Resurrection: A B.E.A.R. of an Argument — Sharing and defending the truth of the Resurrection of Christ winsomely and convincingly.The Bankruptcy of Moral Relativism — Learn how moral relativism has impacted cultural dialogue on moral issues, and how to respond with truth and grace.Lessons from Babylon — Learning from Daniel and his friends who were influential in Babylon how to engage our own culture effectively on today's key issues.Beauty Matters — These days, beauty has been pushed to the peripheral and labeled unnecessary. But beauty is an aspect of who and what we are and the reality in which we live. Beauty matters more than we know. Learn how we got here, and how we can make it better.

In this episode, I get to talk with morning radio host, Carmen LaBerge! My husband and I have been listening to Carmen every weekday morning for years. It was a delight to learn more about how she grew up, what propelled her to go to seminary and how she got started in radio. We talked about the peace only Jesus brings. We discussed sanctity of life issues - a great prequel to next week's episode with Life Training Institute's Megan Almon. Carmen does an excellent job bringing the Gospel to the cultural topics of the day. Tune in for a fun and engaging conversation!Faith Radio - Christian Talk Radio Faith Radio (myfaithradio.com)With unique insights from a Biblical context, Carmen seeks to reconnect the eternal with the everyday and enters into conversations in ways that honor Jesus.Tune in weekday mornings for meaningful discussions about things that really matter to you and your family. “Mornings with Carmen” will highlight a faith-based perspective on the news of the day from expert guests, authors, and church leaders. Every morning, Carmen discusses relevant issues so that you might think clearly, engage your faith, and impact culture.Carmen LaBerge is passionate about helping people reconnect the eternal with the everyday by equipping Christians to engage the culture in ways that honor Jesus. She is a nationally recognized speaker and teacher and blogs regularly at ReconnectwithCarmen.com. She is the author of Speak the Truth: How to Bring God Back into Every Conversation and Executive Director of the Common Ground Christian Network.Mentioned in the show:Why I Don't Have Family Devotionals | Sean McDowellDeliverance | The KEY Ministries | United StatesJoni and Friends | Advancing Disability MinistryPeter Singer's Bold Defense of Infanticide | Christian Research Institute (equip.org)Euthanasia: German Group Requires Full Vaccination before Death | National ReviewVaccine Requirements for Euthanasia? - BreakPoint

Whether you're a parent (or future parent), grandparent, work in children's or youth ministry, a teacher or have kids in your life some other way, this is an incredibly important episode. From the earliest of ages, we need to be training our kids how to think well. Objective claim vs. subjective claim. Spot the lie in commercials or media. Learn how to think critically, logically and reasonably. Teach them how to structure good arguments and recognize faulty arguments (assertions, misdirection, fallacies, arguments that don't follow the premises, etc). Compare and contrast different worldviews, recognize worldviews and understand which worldview certain ideas, beliefs and values come from. This is not a fun extra to teach your kids. This is FOUNDATIONAL. Elizabeth was teaching in a good Christian school. She was teaching kids from Christian homes and who were active in church. Yet, she noticed that they still thought much more like culture than they did like Christ. Elizabeth began searching for curricular materials that would equip her students to think critically, helping them discover that Christianity is the worldview that lines up with reality. After not finding any materials that met this need, she began creating a curriculum for her students. Elizabeth first taught Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum as an after-school class for third through fifth graders, and the results were incredible! Students were transformed from passive recipients of information to active evaluators of every message they receive. Parents and teachers alike noticed the impact these materials had on students' media consumption, academic achievement, and everyday habits. This transformation lasted beyond the elementary years and guided students' thinking in junior high and beyond.Elizabeth now works full-time on developing comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.Biblical Worldview Curriculum For Families, Schools & Churches (foundationworldview.com)Early Childhood Series (ages 4-7)Foundation Early Childhood Series (foundationworldview.com)Comparative Worldview (ages 8-12)Integrating a Biblical Worldview in Lesson… | Foundation WorldviewCareful Thinking (ages 10-14)Careful Thinking Curriculum | Biblical… | Foundation WorldviewBiola MA in Apologetics (Talbot School of Theology)Master of Arts — Christian Apologetics - Biola University

Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners! We are now officially in the thick of the holiday season. We are thinking about decorations, get-togethers and Christmas music. We are thinking about all the things we're grateful for over the past year. Many of us are also thinking about our health. We want to make the most out of the holidays and we can only do that if our bodies feel GOOD. As Christians, we want to take care of our bodies out of our gratitude and reverence for God. We also want to take care of our bodies so we can live adventurously and actively for many decades to come. One of the best things you can do for your body (and your kids') is regular chiropractic visits. How well we take care of our spines determines how well our bodies work and feel - our entire bodies! Dr. Robin Overstad has been a chiropractor for 25 years. She is not only passionate about chiropractic care, but also nutrition, massages, electro stimulation and acupuncture. If you are around the Twin Cities in MN, you can visit her at chiropractor Coon Rapids Home - Overstad Chiropractic. If you are not around her clinic, you will still want to tune in to hear all the amazing things chiropractic care can do for you and your family - including those who are pregnant and newborn babies! Hint: The chiropractor isn't just for those with back pain or those who have been in an accident! "My goal is to help as many people as possible obtain optimum health and to educate them about the benefits of chiropractic." - Dr. Robin OverstadDr. Robin R. Overstad was born and raised in Alexandria, MN, attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks for her undergraduate degree, and then attended Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN where she received her Doctor of Chiropractic.Graduating in November of 1997, Dr. Overstad completed her internship in Montana, externship in California, and later became a licensed Acupuncturist as well.It should be noted that Dr. Overstad is currently licensed in California, Montana, and Minnesota for her chiropractic services.Apart from this, a wide range of services are offered by Dr. Overstad, which always include educating the patient on exactly what their body needs in its current state and how her services will successfully treat the condition, injury, or ailment at hand.Furthermore, Dr. Overstad is not only concerned with relieving any discomfort the patient may be experiencing, but correcting it to the potential possible, and preventing any future discomfort that usually results.Undoubtedly, you're sure to find Overstad Chiropractic a friendly, comfortable environment and the solution to your body's needs.

Today on the show, we are talking about sex! We talk about what scripture says about sex. We talk about some harmful (and not Biblical) messages that have been commonly taught in churches and by Christian authors. We talk about the hope and encouragement you can have in Christ - as well as practical resources. Our guest is Sheila Gregoire. Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex! A popular speaker, marriage blogger, podcaster and award-winning author of several books, including The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex and The Great Sex Rescue. She wants to challenge Christians to go beyond pat answers on marriage to reach real intimacy. Sheila believes in authenticity, and gives real solutions to the very real and messy problems women, and couples, can face. She and her husband Keith spend a lot of their time touring North America in an RV, speaking at marriage conferences, hiking, and birdwatching. The parents to two adult daughters, you can usually find her in Belleville, Ontario, where she's either knitting, blogging, or taking her grandson (and now, granddaughter!) out for a walk. ᐧTo Love, Honor and Vacuum: For Your Marriage (tolovehonorandvacuum.com)Our episodes with Sheila's daughter: Masturbation SEX!

**If you started listening to this episode before 9am CST, there was an error around the 18-23 minute range. It has been fixed! However, it has come to my attention that the fix being processed may depend on the app you are using.**Would we know anything about Jesus of Nazareth if we didn't have the New Testament? Did Jesus have much of an impact on the world outside of what we read in the NT? Did He have an impact on music, science, architecture or education? This is a captivating, historical account of the impact Jesus of Nazareth had on virtually EVERYTHING. J. Warner Wallace is back with us today and you do not want to miss it. Whether you're a skeptic or have been a believer for decades, this is FASCINATING. Certainly, as Christ-followers, we should know well His impact. Jesus of Nazareth is the most significant person of interest in the history of the world..... by far. J. WARNER WALLACE is a Dateline-featured cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and bestselling author. His is a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology (Biola University). Relying on over two decades of investigative experience, Wallace provides the tools needed to investigate the claims of Christianity and make a convincing case for the truth of the Christian worldview. Person of Interest – J. Warner Wallace (personofinterestbook.com)Reality Apologetics: MinnesotaPerson of InterestDetective J. Warner Wallace listened to a pastor talk about Jesus and wondered why anyone would think Jesus was a person of interest. Wallace was skeptical of the Bible, but he'd investigated several no-body homicide cases in which there was no crime scene, no physical evidence, and no victim's body. Could the historical life and actions of Jesus be investigated in the same way? In Person of Interest, Wallace describes his own personal investigative journey from atheism to Christianity as he carefully considers the evidence. Creative, compelling, and fully illustrated, Person of Interest will strengthen the faith of believers while engaging those who are skeptical and distrusting of the New Testament. (Purchase HERE)Related Episodes --First episode with Jim: Cold Case ChristianityEpisode about racial issues with Monique Duson: Black Lives MatterEpisode with Scott Klusendorf: Equip Minds to Save LivesEpisode with Nancy Pearcey - Mind/Body Dualism: Love Thy BodyDominion book mentioned in the show Tom Holland | Hachette UK (tom-holland.org)Tom Holland's History Podcast: ‎The Rest Is History on Apple Podcasts

Black lives matter! Of course. All humans are made in the imago dei. But, what about Black Lives Matter, the organization? What do they stand for and how should we think about BLM from a Christian worldview? How do we talk with our kids about BLM, racial issues and CRT?Our guest today does a great job of walking us through how we should be thinking about these issues and then how to talk with our kids about them. Monique will be speaking at Stand to Reason's youth apologetics conference in Eden Prairie, MN next week. She will also be leading a breakout session. Check out the schedule here: Reality Apologetics: MinnesotaMonique Duson is the co-founder and president for the Center for Biblical Unity.​ She has a background in children's ministry, global mission work, and social service. She has worked with a diverse array of under-served communities. She was also a missionary in South Africa for 4 1/2 years. Monique spent 2 decades as an advocate for Critical Race Theory, but now works on developing unity in the Body of Christ based on a more biblical framework.Center for Biblical UnityIn a culture polarized by race, and where conversations about race often lead to division, strife, and blame, the Center For Biblical Unity exists to lead respectful and Bible-centered conversations on race, unity, and justice.  We believe that the solution to these issues must start with Scripture. We begin with defining terms according to Scripture, not culture. Terms like “woke,” “white fragility,” or “whiteness” have no place within the Body of Christ and only cause hurt and increased distrust among believers.Our aim is to use Scripture to define terms like humanity, race, love, and justice. We also want to bring practical tools for clergy and lay people to walk out the ideals of racial unity and biblical justice.