Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Rebekah Valerius
The Mama Bear Apologetics podcast is an incredible resource for parents seeking to navigate the challenges of raising children in today's culture. With a focus on apologetics, this podcast equips parents with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently teach their children about their faith. The hosts are humble, authentic, and able to communicate complex topics in an understandable way. Each episode leaves listeners feeling equipped and encouraged to lead their children with a deeper understanding of theology and the ability to discern truth. The book that accompanies the podcast is also highly recommended for further study.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to address specific challenges that arise from growing up in the Evangelical church as a child. Many other resources fail to address these theological roadblocks, but Mama Bear Apologetics tackles them head-on. This allows parents to gain a better understanding of their own faith and provides them with the necessary tools to guide their children through difficult questions. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of personal Bible reading and how it contributes to a stronger foundation in faith.
While there are many positive aspects of this podcast, it would be beneficial for future episodes or seasons to include more practical strategies for implementing apologetics into daily life. While the podcast offers great insights and knowledge on various topics, some listeners may find themselves wanting more guidance on how to have these conversations with their children or engage with others who hold different beliefs.
In conclusion, The Mama Bear Apologetics podcast is an invaluable resource for parents looking to raise their children with a solid foundation in faith. It offers deep theological understanding, passion for leading children well, and encouragement that with Christ, parents can equip their children with the belt of truth. The hosts' humility, authenticity, and ability to make complex topics understandable make this podcast extremely valuable. I highly recommend it for parents seeking guidance in teaching apologetics and sharing Scripture's truth with their children.
Summary Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers from Summit Ministries, as we explore the vital connection between a biblical worldview and the flourishing of science, justice, and compassion in society. Listen in as we tackle the myth that Christianity is at odds with scientific progress and uncover how faith has been […] The post 99. Why Christianity Changed the World for the Better. appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In this episode, Amy Davison and Alexa Cramer examine the Enneagram’s influence on faith and family. They question the Enneagram’s purported ability to peel back layers to our ‘true self’ and the implications it has on how we interpret Scripture, raise our children, and understand our own identities. They explore how it stands apart […] The post 98. Crash Course in the Enneagram appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In this episode, Hillary and Amy address four different types of love in-depth — Agape (unconditional, self-sacrificial love), Storge (familial love), Phileo (strong friendship love), and Eros (sexual attraction). They stress how each type of love is different from the other and should not be confused. Hillary and Amy also discuss how today’s culture […] The post 97. The Four Types of Love and Why Our Kids Need to Understand Them appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary The hardest conversations to have often aren’t with strangers, but with our own family, especially when it comes to hot-button issues like a woman’s right to an elective abortion. In this podcast, mama bear Jennifer DeFrates chats with host Amy Davison on how to speak with truth and grace on the subject of abortion […] The post Episode 96. How to Discuss Pro-Life Arguments with Friends and Family appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In this impromptu podcast, Hillary and Amy wished the Mama Bears a Happy New Year and a challenge: to focus on discipling the home in spiritual faithfulness. In the past 5 years a focused attack has been waged on societal unity and the sanctity of the home. Secular culture has focused on vilifying the […] The post Episode 95. Family-Focused Resolutions for 2024 appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the third one about “Joy to the World”? You can watch it here. Summary As we close out the season of advent, we reflect upon the theme of love. Acts of love quickly come to mind at Christmas in the form of […] The post Episode 94. Advent 4: The Theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the second one about “O Holy Night”? You can watch it here. Summary If there's one word that can sum up the Christmas season it's joy! But while the world offers superficial excitement over presents or food, Christians have ultimate joy in […] The post Episode 93. Advent 3: The Theology of Joy to the World appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
This is the second podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the first one about “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”? You can watch it here. Summary Peace can seem hard to find during the Christmas season when our eyes and schedules are filled with the bustle of the season. However, when we focus […] The post Episode 92. Advent 2: The Theology of O Holy Night appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary Merry Christmas! In honor of Advent, Mama Bear wanted to help you keep Christ the focus of the season by taking you through the theology of your favorite Christmas Carols. The theme of the first Sunday of Advent is “hope,” and one carol that encapsulates hope is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” This 18th […] The post Episode 91. Advent 1: The Theology of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In a Crash Course to the Israel-Palestine Conflict Part 1, Hillary, Amy, and guest David explained the terminology, the history of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, and the evidence showing how Israel has belonged to the Jewish people. In this episode, Hillary and Amy shift from history to the importance of why we stand by Israel. […] The post Episode 90: A Crash Course in the Israel – Palestine Conflict Part 2 appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary October 7, 2023, saw the attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. Conflict is nothing new to this region, but for Americans, the way in which the coverage has been handled shifts with each news outlet. Did Israel bring this attack on themselves through an alleged colonization of Palestine? Is Hamas the freedom […] The post Episode 89: A Crash Course in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Part 1) appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary On this episode, we ROAR through the topic of ghosts. What are they? What are the common misconceptions around ghosts and the supernatural? What does the bible say about ghosts and how are Christians supposed to engage this topic? Main Points Covered How does the world see ghosts? What is a ghost truly? […] The post Episode 88: ROARing Through the Concept of “Ghosts” appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary This week we are joined by Krista Bontrager to discuss how the occult is becoming more popular among younger generations, what that looks like and what parents should be on guard against. Krista has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and we are grateful for the wisdom she shares with us. Main […] The post Episode 87: The Rise in Occult Fascination Among Youth with Krista Bontrager appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In part 2 of our conversation about social justice, we tackle the topics of Prejudice and Discrimination and the issues we see with some of the modern definitions and applications of these ideas. We seek to provide a biblical framework for how to engage in these topics with your kids and others. Main Points […] The post 86. When Social Justice Comes to Your Kid's School: Prejudice and Discrimination appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Summary In this first episode of a series of episodes, we discuss what to do when the topic of Social Justice is introduced into your child's school curriculum. How do you have that conversation with your child? How do you have that conversation with their school? What is a biblical view of Justice, truth and […] The post 85. When Social Justice Comes to Your Kids’ School appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Main Points Covered Defining deconstruction Definitions vary depending on the person: Some mean it as a way to define them questioning different doctrinal stances they grew up with all the way to walking away from the faith Deconstruction is the walking away from historic Christianity A turning away/rejection of the core beliefs of evangelical faith […] The post 84. Understanding Deconstruction: A Conversation with Alisa Childers appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Main Points Covered The origins of Summit To create a ministry to equip teens and adults to know why they believe what they believe Summit's Approach is Worldview Focused Helps teens understand the world around them and the counterfeit worldviews around them Teens understand other worldviews and how to respond Summit changes the trajectory […] The post 83. The Impact of Worldview Training at Summit Ministries: A Conversation with Jeff Myers appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
In this episode, Amy talks with Katy Faust, founder and director of the children's rights organization, Them Before Us, about how children have a right to both their mother and father, how God's design for marriage protects children, how divorce impacts children, and how to help kids understand why marriage is important. (Note: If you […] The post 82. The Impact of Marriage and Divorce on Children: A Conversation with Katy Faust appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Introduction: Hillary, Amy, Lindsey, and Nancy talk about some of the highlights that happened at Mama Bear this year. Join us in celebrating all that God has done and continues to do. Main Points Covered: Some Amazing Stats! Book one in several languages Mama Bears on the move All the books (!!!) Podcast update […] The post 80. 2022 Wrap Up with Mama Bear Apologetics appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
This is part 2 with Frank Turek. You can listen or watch part 1 here. SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some specific films in this episode and talk directly about their endings. Some of the references include Spiderman, Captain America, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Batman. Introduction: Frank Turek, founder of and president […] The post 79. Hollywood Heroes with Frank Turek, Part 2 appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some specific films in this episode and talk directly about their endings. Some of the references include Iron Man, Inside Out, and the Harry Potter films. Introduction: Frank Turek, founder of and president of CrossExamined, joins Amy to talk about his book, Hollywood Heroes, which he co-authored with his son, […] The post 78. Hollywood Heroes with Frank Turek, Part 1 appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Episode 77: Nurturing Gratefulness This Thanksgiving Introduction: Hillary and Amy are back together for this special Thanksgiving podcast about gratefulness, especially in this time of busyness and materialistic pursuits. Introduction: Hillary and Amy are back together for this special Thanksgiving podcast about gratefulness, especially in this time of busyness and materialistic pursuits. Main […] The post 77. Nurturing Gratefulness This Thanksgiving appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Introduction: Mama Bear Board member Teasi Cannon joins Amy to talk about questions parents should ask their kids' school, particularly in private schools and homeschooling co-ops. Main Points Covered: Why parents should ask schools questions Question 1: Are teachers trained theologically? Question 2: Do they teach from a Christian worldview and teaching what a worldview […] The post 76. Questions to Ask Your Kids' School appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Introduction: Kristen Jensen, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, joins Amy to talk about how we can protect kids from pornography. Main Points Covered: Kristen shares how she was motivated to write this book Average age kids are exposed to porn: 8! More about Good Pictures Bad Pictures book Will […] The post Episode 75: Defending Young Minds Against Porn with Kristen Jensen appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
https://youtu.be/5vjOPD_O8JM Introduction: Amy is joined by author and mom of six Molly DeFrank to discuss her book, Digital Detox. As you listen, be open to the Holy Spirit's conviction regarding this issue. Main Points Covered: How Molly got interested in screen time effects We're really the first generation of parents wading through this issue We […] The post Episode 74: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Introduction: The idea for this episode came from one of our listeners who encountered the 13 Black Lives Matters principles in her child's classroom. Wanting to know more, she reached out to Mama Bear. Amy knew exactly who to talk with – Monique Duson, co-founder of The Center for Biblical Unity. In this episode, Amy […] The post MBA 73: A Look at Black Lives Matters with Monique Duson appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
INTRODUCTION: Today's guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. We've celebrated Easter, and we continue to celebrate the Resurrection! Tricia and Amy talk about the historicity of the resurrection. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Historicity of the Resurrection • Minimal Facts Argument Overview o Facts that virtually all […] The post MBA PODCAST 72: Resurrection Evidences Part 1: On Which Facts Do Even Skeptics Agree? appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
INTRODUCTION: Today's guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. Just in time for Easter, Tricia and Hillary dive into the a discussion about the resurrection. This is a topic of first importance. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: A Reading from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 (ESV) A Discussion of the Foundational […] The post MBA PODCAST 71: I Pity the fool: Intro to Why the Resurrection Matters for our Kids Faith appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
INTRODUCTION: Today's guest is Skillet's Korey Cooper. She joins Hillary to talk about life on the concert road, managing family relationships, and keeping it all together when life gets busy. Enjoy learning about her experiences being in a band for 25 years and find out how her lessons can help you out in your own […] The post MBA PODCAST 70: A Conversation with Skillet's Korey Cooper appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
MBA Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter) INTRODUCTION: We're thrilled to be working on more podcasts for 2022. In this episode, Amy talks with Gale Carter, founder of DOLLS (Daughters of Our Living Lord & Savior), which equips teen girls to stand firmly planted in their […] The post MBA Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter) appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
MBA PODCAST 68: The Babylon Bee Visits Mama Bear Apologetics INTRODUCTION: Today's guest, Joel Barry, is the managing editor at the Babylon Bee. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: What's the Babylon Bee? What's the role of humor in evangelism and apologetics? Examples of comedy in Scripture In light of “cancel culture,” what are the consequences of […] The post MBA PODCAST 68: The Babylon Bee Visits Mama Bear Apologetics appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Join Hillary, Amy, and Lindsey as they reflect on 2021 and get excited about 2022! We’re so grateful for all of you and your support of our ministry! Follow us on social media – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/MamaBearApolo… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamabearapol… Twitter: https://twitter.com/MamaBrAplgtics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapo… Buy the Mama Bear Apologetics book here (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073… Want to […] The post MBA Episode 67: 2021 Wrap Up appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
DISCLAIMER: We talk about some sensitive issues in today's podcast. If there are younger ears around, you may want to pop in some headphones before you listen. INTRODUCTION: Today's guest, Monica Cline, used to work for Planned Parenthood as a comprehensive sex educator. She is the founder of the organization, It Takes a Family, […] The post MBA Episode 66: A Conversation with Monica Cline appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Amy and Monique talk about how we can explain tolerance to our kids. ***Show notes for this podcast will be added in a few days (our website is currently undergoing an upgrade).*** Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She is currently a grad student at […] The post MBA Episode 65: Talking with Our Kids About Tolerance – with Monique Duson appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Amy talks with Matthew Mittelberg about how we can explain miracles to children. Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She is currently a grad student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary studying apologetics and philosophy. She and her husband Michael (also former Air Force) have been […] The post MBA Episode 64: Explaining Miracles to Kids with Matthew Mittelberg appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Join Amy and Lindsey as they talk with Alisa about Progressive Christianity, as well as her upcoming new book! Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She is currently a grad student at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary studying apologetics and philosophy. She and her husband Michael (also former […] The post MBA Episode 63: Progressive Christianity: A Discussion with Alisa Childers appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Springtime is here! But in addition to birds singing and flowers blooming, questions inevitably pop up regarding Easter and how it is celebrated. In this podcast, Lindsey and Robin chat […] The post MBA Episode 62: Let’s Talk About Easter: pagan roots, bunnies, the Resurrection, and more! appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
We started a new podcast series a couple of weeks ago called, “Fostering Joy in 2021.” (You can listen to or watch the first episode, “The Role of Gratitude,” here.) […] The post MBA Episode 61: Finding Joy in Suffering appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
We started a new podcast series a couple of weeks ago called, “Fostering Joy in 2021.” (You can listen to or watch the first episode, “The Role of Gratitude,” here.) In this episode, we're focusing on finding joy in suffering. We'll dispel some myths and dive into biblical examples of the purpose of suffering. We'll […]
Welcome to the first podcast of 2021! Amy and Hillary have been hard at work on our second book, but they are still putting together podcasts, too. In light of […] The post MBA Episode 60: Fostering Joy in 2021: The Role of Gratitude appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Warning: strpos(): Empty needle in /home/customer/www/mamabearapologetics.com/public_html/wp-includes/plugin.php on line 694 Welcome to the first podcast of 2021! Amy and Hillary have been hard at work on our second book, but they are still putting together podcasts, too. In light of 2020 and the start of 2021, they thought it was especially important to focus on joy for the next several podcasts. This first episode in […]
Welcome to our special Christmas edition podcast (and vlogcast)! In this episode, we chat about some of the common objections that seem to pop up every year around Christmas, including: […] The post MBA Episode 59: Did Christmas Start Out as a Pagan Holiday? (and other questions you’ve had about Christmas) appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Welcome to our special Christmas edition podcast (and vlogcast)! In this episode, we chat about some of the common objections that seem to pop up every year around Christmas, including: Does Christmas have pagan roots? What should we do about Santa Claus? Should we say “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy Holidays!”? and more! And as our […]
Welcome to the first of our “Get to Know Our Team” podcasts, in which we interview Mama Bear team members (in no particular order!). In this interview, Amy Davison talks […] The post MBA Episode 58: Get to Know Our Team: Teasi Cannon appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Welcome to the first of our “Get to Know Our Team” podcasts, in which we interview Mama Bear team members (in no particular order!). In this interview, Amy Davison talks with Teasi Cannon, who contributed to the Mama Bear Apologetics book (she wrote Chapter 5: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves – Self-Helpism” and co-authored […]
Chapter 3 of our first book, Mama Bear Apologetics, describes the “Chew and Spit” method. In the chapter, we write, “We don’t need to train our children to be picky […] The post MBA Episode 57: Teaching Your Kids the Chew and Spit Method appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Chapter 3 of our first book, Mama Bear Apologetics, describes the “Chew and Spit” method. In the chapter, we write, “We don't need to train our children to be picky when it comes to what they feed their bodies—they do this on their own. But we do have to train them to be discerning about […]
Did you know that before Amy was a Mama Bear, that she was almost a witch?!?! Yeah, I didn’t either, until we had a conversation last July at Hillary’s house. Thank You God for pursuing her and wooing her back! I can’t imagine where Mama Bear would be without her. We’re changing things up for […] The post MBA Episode 56: A Conversation with an Almost Witch: Amy Davison Shares About Her Experiences with Wicca appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Did you know that before Amy was a Mama Bear, that she was almost a witch?!?! Yeah, I didn’t either, until we had a conversation last July at Hillary’s house. Thank You God for pursuing her and wooing her back! I can’t imagine where Mama Bear would be without her. We're changing things up for […]
Let’s all make a pact, Mama Bears, that in a world gone mad…we don’t add to the madness. You may remember our recent Daily Discipleship videos about disagreeing well (you can watch them here), but we didn’t say all we wanted to about the topic in those videos, so Hillary and Amy decided to talk […] The post MBA Episode 55: The Art of Disagreeing Agreeably appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
Let's all make a pact, Mama Bears, that in a world gone mad…we don't add to the madness. You may remember our recent Daily Discipleship videos about disagreeing well (you can watch them here), but we didn't say all we wanted to about the topic in those videos, so Hillary and Amy decided to talk […]
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