Podcasts about challenge cultural lies

An astronomical number of Christian young people are leaving the faith after they leave the nest. A recent New LifeWay Research survey shows that two-thirds of Christian youth stop attending church for at least a year between the ages of 18 and 22.A study from the Assemblies of God shows that “at least half and possibly over two-thirds of Christian young people will step away from the faith while attending a non-Christian college or university.” A similar study from the Southern Baptist Convention “indicates that they are currently losing 70-88% of their youth after their freshman year in college.”In her recent book, Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Morgan Ferrer offers a somber reality when it comes to our Christian teens and twenty-somethings: “Most studies indicate between 45%-48% of youth leave the church after their freshman year in college and never return.” (pg. 27)If the massive youth exodus we are experiencing in the church doesn't concern us as parents, it should.In this “Best Of” re-airing of CPCW's inaugural episode, Catherine breaks down what is happening to youth in our churches, so we as parents can understand how to counteract this trend. RESOURCES & EPISODES REFERENCED: The Prodigal Bundle (free resource with Scripture list) Episode 2: What Is the Key for Our Kids to Have an Authentic Faith? CP/CW Prayer Series: Episode 12: What To Do if Your Child Walks Away from the Faith Episode 13: 4 Types of Prayer Every Believer Should Know Episode 14: How To Battle for Your Kids in Prayer Episode 15: What Should I Expect When I Battle in Prayer? BOOKS REFERENCED: Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer You Lost Me: Why Young Christians Are Leaving the Church… and Rethinking Faith by David Kinnaman Why Christian Kids Leave the Faith by Tom Bisset ARTICLES REFERENCED:See Catherine's supplemental article on Crosswalk: “Christian Kids Are Leaving the Faith. What Can We Do About It?”  “Most Teenagers Drop Out of Church When They Become Young Adults,” Lifeway Research“Young adults are dropping out of church in large numbers, survey finds. This is Why,” USA Today “Are Young People Really Leaving Christianity,” Cold Case Christianity“The Tops Reasons Young People Drop Out of Church,” by Griffen Paul Jackson, Christianity Today Find Catherine at https://catherinesegars.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is an excerpt from our interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Watch or listen to the full conversation here. Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Recommended Resources: MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast    

This is an excerpt from our interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Watch or listen to the full conversation here. Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Recommended Resources: MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast    

This is an excerpt from our interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Watch or listen to the full conversation here. Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Recommended Resources: MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast    

This is an excerpt from our interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Watch or listen to the full conversation here. Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Recommended Resources: MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast    

This is an excerpt from our interview with Hillary Morgan Ferrer on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Watch or listen to the full conversation here. Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Recommended Resources: MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast    

"Mothers are a sleeping giant and when the giant awakens, take cover--things are going to change! I believe the giant is slowly stirring and beginning to wipe the sleep from its eyes." - excerpt from Your Girl by Vicki Courtney Over 15 years ago this quote stirred my soul to the point where I decided I wanted to be one of those mothers who stood up to make a difference and began a ministry for youth girls titled You-Nique Girls. God lit my soul on fire for those girls and I prayed for them and desired they know God in a real and personal way. It's still one of the reasons I do this podcast. Moms (and dads) can influence kids in such monumental ways, but we can't be afraid to take on the giant of cultural lies that invade almost every aspect of our children's lives. My guest today, Julie Loos, shares why she and Mama Bear Apologetics founder, Hillary Morgan Ferrar, share a passion for teaching moms how to equip their children to learn how to defend their faith. They saw the alarming statistics of the number of kids leaving their beliefs and wanted to take action. As Julie says in this interview, "There's a lot we can do as parents to help our kids be solid in their faith." In this episode Julie shares a wealth of information, starting with a simple definition of apologetics, weaving in her story of mistakes she made as a mom, defining the "chew and spit" method to help your kids discern what's right and wrong and ending with a plethora of resources to equip moms to learn how to teach their children how to stand up for their beliefs, including Julie and Hillary's newest book, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears. She even reads one of the powerful prayers in the book titled, Raising Dragon Slayers in an Era of Dragons that will inspire you to persevere in our post-Christian culture. This interview will give you so many practical tools to lead your kids, from preschool through college, to a stronger faith in our upside-down world. Go to CarolRoper.org/podcast for shownotes and links to resources

On this week's episode of Embracing Your Season, host Paige Clingenpeel is joined by Hillary Ferrer. Hillary Ferrer is the founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling books Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, and the soon to be released Honest Prayers for Mama Bears. Hillary loves helping moms to discern truths and lies in both science and culture.Takeaways:Acronym:R - Recognize the message. This could be lyrics to music, a movie or tv show.O - Offer objective discernment - Talk about what is being said.A - Argue for a healthier approach - Teach them how to talk about why they believe what they believe.R - Reinforce through discussion, discipleship and prayer.Paige ClingenpeelQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWordHomeWordGuest Info - Hillary Ferrer:Mama Bear ApologeticsPodcastBook: Mama Bear ApologeticsFacebook: @mamabearapologeticsInstagram: @mamabearapologetics Keywords/Hashtags:#embracingyourseason #paigeclingenpeel #podcast #podcastcommunity #counseling #therapy #mamabearapologetics #hillaryferrer #apologetics #partnership #purpose #conversationswithyourkids #ROAR

"You don't have to know everything. You just need to know how to ask the right questions, and you don't have to have all the answers, but you need to know where to find the answers." - Hillary Morgan Ferrer Uncover the essential role of mama bears in protecting and nurturing their children spiritually, emotionally, and physically in the latest Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast episode. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who stand firm against the cultural tide, using the ROAR method. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Lifeschooling Vision Planner Discussion Questions: How does the "mama bear" instinct manifest itself in your life as a parent? In what ways do you feel the responsibility to protect your children physically, emotionally, and spiritually? What are your thoughts on the "ROAR" method - recognize the message, offer objective discernment, argue for a healthier approach, and reinforce through discussion, discipleship, and prayer? How practical do you find this method in equipping children to face the challenges of the world? Hillary mentioned the importance of recognizing the message behind various forms of media such as movies, songs, and literature. Can you share an example of when you recognized a subtle message in a media content that you initially didn't notice? In what ways can parents effectively offer objective discernment, especially when it comes to discussing challenging or controversial topics with their children? Reflect on Hillary's point about separating the good from the bad in various forms of content. How do you ensure that your children are equipped to discern between truth and lies, especially in the media they consume? How do you currently reinforce discussions, discipleship, and prayer in your family's approach to addressing cultural and societal influences on your children? How do you prioritize teaching and training your children as opposed to sheltering and hiding them from the challenges of the world? What practical steps can you take to ensure that your children are not only surviving but thriving in their environment while maintaining their faith and values?

"I want to dig deeper. I want to figure out what are the ideologies that are undergirding each of these questions, because questions don't come out of a vacuum, right. It's like there's a reason why a child is asking questions." - Hillary Morgan Ferrer Discover how to equip your children with critical thinking skills and love biblically in this insightful episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast. Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Come back tomorrow for the rest of this important conversation.   Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Lifeschooling Vision Planner Discussion Questions: What do you think about the importance of approaching individuals with love and respect, rather than an "us versus them" mentality, as mentioned in the episode? How can parents balance holding onto biblical truth while loving their children and teaching them to think critically? The episode mentions the differences in how Jesus addressed large crowds and individuals. How can we apply this approach to our interactions with others? What are some practical ways parents can demonstrate biblical love and truth to their children, especially in the face of societal challenges and ideologies? What are your thoughts on linguistic theft and the deliberate redefinition of words to push agendas, as discussed in the episode? How can families create an environment where children are equipped to understand and critically analyze cultural ideologies in light of biblical truth? Discuss the impact of societal redefinitions of symbols and concepts (such as the rainbow) on children's understanding and perception of biblical truths and symbols. What role do parents play in equipping their children to defend and live out their faith? Reflect on the importance of continual learning and equipping parents with the knowledge and tools to address cultural ideologies with their children in various stages of life.

"Understanding what worldviews your children are encountering and being prepared to engage them in conversations about those worldviews is critical in shaping their perspective and understanding." - Hillary Morgan Ferrer Join Yvette Hampton, Aby Rinella , and special guest Hillary Morgan Ferrer, as they dive into the world of apologetics and equipping moms to raise kids who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm against the cultural tide. In this episode, Hillary shares her personal journey into apologetics and the mission behind Mama Bear Apologetics. Get ready to be inspired and equipped to engage with your kids on deep, thought-provoking topics in our ever-changing culture. Come back Wednesday and Thursday for the rest of this important conversation. Has the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast been a blessing to you? Support from our listeners allows us provide resources, support, and encouragement to homeschooling families around the world. Would you please consider a year-end gift to support the Schoolhouse Rocked ministry? Recommended Resources: Podcast Note-Taking Guide MamaBearApologetics.com Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Worldview Matters: Rethinking Discipleship and Raising Spiritual Champions – Dr. George Barna on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast Lifeschooling Vision Planner Discussion Questions: What sparked Hillary Morgan Ferrer's interest in apologetics, and how did it impact her faith? What are some practical examples of thinking critically that Hillary Morgan Ferrer provides, and why are these important for parents and children? How can parents use humor to help children recognize and analyze cultural messages and ideologies? In what ways can parents encourage their children to think critically about the motivations behind the information they receive from various sources? How can we equip our kids to recognize and respect the image of God in others? What are some practical strategies for parents to encourage their kids to think critically and love biblically in their everyday interactions and decision-making? How can we effectively teach our kids to ask heart-probing questions and engage in meaningful discussions about biblical worldview and cultural influences? What specific steps can parents take to help their kids develop a biblical worldview and stand firm against cultural pressures and ideologies? These questions are designed to provoke thoughtful discussion and further exploration of the topics covered in the episode.

Book and Podcast Resources List   Books:   Loving the Little Years - Motherhood in the Trenches by Rachel Jankovic   The Call of the Wild and Free: Reclaiming the Wonder of Your Child's Education by Ainsley Arment   Mama Bear Apologetics - Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer   Teaching From Rest by Sarah Mackenzie   The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman   Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp   Homeschool Bravely by Jamie Erickson   Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys by Stephen James and David Thomas   Podcasts:   Read-Aloud Revival   Wild and Free   Schole Sisters   Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast   Don't Mom Alone   Famous at Home

Culture is discipling our kids, “Explore every sexual choice to try to figure out how to express your sexuality.” Yet the designer Himself has already shared with us His design for sexuality. Founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics, Hillary Morgan Ferrer is passionate about providing understandable apologetics resources for busy moms. She’s the co-author of the bestselling book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies as well as the recently released Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality. In this conversation with Hillary we talk about God’s design for gender, sex, marriage, and family as a beautiful portrait that reveals the nature of God Himself. We also talk about how to equip your kids to hold firm to God’s design for sex as they interacting with the LGBTQ community. And to do it with love and grace!Support the show: https://give.moodyradio.org/fall-share?v=def&appeal=MRWM&_gl=1%2a142i9we%2a_ga%2aNTE4MTE5MmUtY2U1Yy00YmQ3LWU4MmUtNjEwYTQ5YzAyODRj%2a_ga_4WH1937046%2aMTY5NTExODEwMS4yOTkuMC4xNjk1MTE4MTAxLjYwLjAuMA..&_ga=2.197426156.215784306.1695059984-1182841406.166859587See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When it comes to ensuring the spiritual well-being of our children, how do we go beyond just “raising them in church”? As the next generation navigates unprecedented issues surrounding gender identity, doubt, and resistance to the Christian faith—it won't be enough for them to have “the faith of their parents.” How do we equip them to become disciples of Jesus Christ in a hostile world?According to Barna and USA Today, nearly 59% of youth leave the church after graduation, and only 17% maintain a Biblical worldview. According to a Lifeway survey, youth are moving to college, witnessing hypocrisy within the church, and no longer feeling connected to the body of Christ.This week, Jonathan welcomes Hillary Morgan Ferrer to Candid Conversations. Her passion is to help equip parents to answer the questions that our children will inevitably ask and teach them how to “demolish arguments raised against the knowledge of God” (2 Cor 10:5). She is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics and she has a burden to help provide accessible apologetics resources for busy parents. Together, Jonathan and Hillary discuss how we can better equip children and parents with resources and critical thinking skills, including her own methodology called “ROAR,” to help families recognize unbiblical ideas and develop discernment.Hillary is the chief author and editor of the bestselling book Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on her master's in apologetics from Biola University. She loves helping moms to discern both truths and lies in science and culture, and she specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt.To ask Jonathan a question or connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter:https://twitter.com/thecandidpod

In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné are joined by Arielle and discuss Progressive Christianity, or the belief that the Christian faith needs a makeover. They look at the possible reasons why Progressive Christianity is so attractive, how it can never match the depths and riches of the gospel, and how parents could equip their kids to stand firm in their faith.~~~ Show Notes ~~~Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan FerrerMama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrerhttps://mamabearapologetics.com/book/BTW you can find Kona's book here: The Mommy Diaries~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

In this episode, Zwai and Ansuné are joined by Arielle and discuss Progressive Christianity, or the belief that the Christian faith needs a makeover. They look at the possible reasons why Progressive Christianity is so attractive, how it can never match the depths and riches of the gospel, and how parents could equip their kids to stand firm in their faith.~~~ Show Notes ~~~Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan FerrerMama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, by Hillary Morgan Ferrerhttps://mamabearapologetics.com/book/BTW you can find Kona's book here: The Mommy Diaries~~~This podcast is brought to you by Rosebank Union Church in Sandton, Johannesburg. Please check out our website: https://ruc.org.za to find more resources for parenting and to find out more about our church!

Episode Summary. This episode gives four biblical foundations upon which a father needs to build his plan for training his child in the way he should go. For Further Prayerful Thought. How would you support the argument that the starting point for training a child is to help his heart learn to hate evil because he experiences painful consequences from bad choices and love righteousness because he experiences benefit from making good choices?In the portrait of eight character qualities that we must instill in our children, which ones stood out?What insight stood out in 4-step process of helping kids internalize the Word of God? Why do you think so many young parents are using the New City Catechism with their children?Is it overstating the case to say that dads who send their kids out into the secular world, after being cocooned in the Christian sub-culture with no training in worldviews, are sending out lambs to be slaughtered?Resources.Foundation # 1: Heart Trained by ConsequencesBoundaries with Kids, Henry Cloud & John TownsendRaising Great Kids, Cloud & TownsendFoundation # 2: Character Expressed in Godly AttitudesCharacter Development Training Plan (Pa 132 Focus Notebook)Foundation # 3: Word of God InternalizedThe New City Catechism CurriculumThe Topical Memory SystemFoundation # 4:  Biblical Worldview EmbracedThe Secular Creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims, Rebecca McLaughlinA Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today's World, John Stonestreet & Brent KunkleMama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, Hillary Ferrer, Editor.For the printed version of this message click here.For a summary of topics addressed by podcast series, click here.For FREE downloadable studies on men's issues

In an episode youth pastors and parents will not want to miss, Cameron interviews Christian writer and apologist Alisa Childers about why biblical truth matters so much as we disciple our kids. Their conversation covers, among many things, the linguistic theft of words like "love" and "tolerance"; cultural lies like YOLO and "God just wants you to be happy"; and the importance of teaching kids to suffer in light of the Cross. Alisa also shares two important pieces of advice for parents, and two for youth pastors. Christian recording artist, writer, wife, mom, and lifelong follower of Jesus, Alisa Childers has written two excellent books on apologetics: Another Gospel?: A Lifelong Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity and Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed. Resources:On Rooted: Answering Our Teenagers' Hard Questions About CultureRooted Recommends: 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) About ChristianityYouth Pastor, Your Students Need Apologetics by Bradley BlaylockOur Resource Page for ApologeticsAlso referenced:The Cruelty of Heresy: An Affirmation of Christian Orthodoxy by C. Fitzsimmons AllisonMama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan FerrerSubscribe to the Rooted Parent PodcastFollow @therootedministry on InstagramSign up to join us for our 2023 conference in Nashville, TN! 

Welcome back to the kitchen table. Bethany welcomes Hillary, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics. Bethany and Hillary tackle the constantly shifting culture and societal pressures while looking deeper into Hillary's books designed to help moms discern both truths and lies in science and culture.    Bethany and Hillary welcome you into this incredible conversation allowing mama bears to stand firm on the foundation of the Gospel, especially when the enemy places cultural obstacles. Hillary not only empowers women to stay rooted in truth but gives encouragement and a wealth of wisdom when it comes to navigating cultural lies our children face on a daily basis.   The parenting landscape is ever-changing but tune into this episode for practical tips and tools to teach your children to understand and form their own beliefs while standing rooted in the truth. Bethany takes you on a journey through these incredible books, and Hillary shares her journey and tools you can take with you into your own homes.    Connect with Hillary: Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. Both books are available for purchase: Mama Bear Apologetics™: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies  and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality.    You can also follow Mama Bear Apologetics on Instagram @mamabearapologetics. Learn more about Mama Bear Apologetics on their website and take a listen to their podcast.   Join Bethany in resetting your mind when motherhood feels hard in her 6-Week faith based journey to realign your motherhood focusing on God's love and anchoring in His word. Sign-up here.   Connect with Bethany: Website Instagram Facebook    

Have you ever wondered if you are truly seen? You will want to listen in as we revisit our conversation with apologist Jo Vitale to talk about perceptions of women in the Old Testament and Jesus' radical love and concern for women. You don't want to miss this life-changing conversation!    Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer  The Unbelievable Podcast with Justin Brierley   The Bible Project Podcast  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  Support the Colson Center today to equip believers with a deep faith that gives clarity and meaning to every part of life. Give now at colsoncenter.org/swbigenough    

According to research, 59 percent of all high school graduates leave the church. The statistic begs the question, How can we help our children cultivate a faith of their own, and develop a personal relationship with the Lord? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, discuss her book, Mama BearApologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. The world's most potent lies are wrapped in partial truths. Hillary stresses the importance of teaching kids to think biblically. She believes this is crucial and empowers parents with the ROAR method in identifying and analyzing truth from fiction. Recognize the message. Offer discernment. Argue for a healthier approach. And finally, reinforce these ideas through discussion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

When it comes to ensuring the spiritual well-being of our children, how do we go beyond just “raising them in church”? As the next generation navigates unprecedented issues surrounding gender identity, doubt, and resistance to the Christian faith—it won't be enough for them to simply have the faith of their parents. How do we equip them to become disciples of Jesus Christ in a hostile world?According to Barna and USA today, nearly 59% of youth leave the church after they graduate, and only17% maintain a Biblical worldview. According to a Lifeway survey, the most common catalysts for leaving the church are moving to college, witnessing hypocrisy within the church, and no longer feeling connected to the body of Christ.This week, Jonathan welcomes Hillary Morgan Ferrer to Candid Conversations. Her passion is to help equip parents to answer the questions their children will inevitably ask and teach them how to “demolish arguments raised against the knowledge of God” (2 Cor. 10:5). She is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics, and she has a burden to help provide accessible apologetics resources for busy parents. Together, Jonathan and Hillary discuss how we can better equip families with resources and critical thinking skills, including her own methodology called “ROAR,” to help recognize unbiblical ideas and develop discernment.Hillary is the chief author and editor of the bestselling book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on her master's in apologetics from Biola University. She loves helping parents discern both truths and lies, understand science and culture, and understand the root causes of doubt.Visit the Mama Bear Apologetics' blog: https://mamabearapologetics.comTo ask Jonathan a question or connect with the Candid community, visit https://LTW.org/CandidFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/candidpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/candidpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/thecandidpod

The Christian Outlook – October 8, 2022 Kevin McCullough asks pro-life activist Abby Johnson if abortion is really the top-of-mind issue at the top of the list for the typical voter. Scott Furrow talks with Jack Hibbs, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Chino Hill, about California's Prop 1, which would allow abortion-on-demand of a healthy baby through all phases of pregnancy, even up until birth for any reason. John and Kathy, the Ride Home, talk to Hillary Morgan Ferrer about her book, “Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies.” Georgene Rice talks with Wendell Robinson about his book, “Kingdom Moments: Hearing and Responding to the Voice of God.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to research, 59 percent of all high school graduates leave the church. The statistic begs the question, How can we help our children cultivate a faith of their own, and develop a personal relationship with the Lord? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, discuss her book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. The world's most potent lies are wrapped in partial truths. Hillary stresses the importance of teaching kids to think biblically. She believes this is crucial and empowers parents with the ROAR method in identifying and analyzing truth from fiction. Recognize the message. Offer discernment. Argue for a healthier approach. And finally, reinforce these ideas through discussion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

According to research, 59 percent of all high school graduates leave the church. The statistic begs the question, How can we help our children cultivate a faith of their own, and develop a personal relationship with the Lord? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, discuss her book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. The world's most potent lies are wrapped in partial truths. Hillary stresses the importance of teaching kids to think biblically. She believes this is crucial and empowers parents with the ROAR method in identifying and analyzing truth from fiction. Recognize the message. Offer discernment. Argue for a healthier approach. And finally, reinforce these ideas through discussion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1091/29

The concept of a "Mama Bear" needs no explanation. It instantly calls to mind a completely competent defender of the little bear cubs against whatever threatens those little ones. We have the founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, and the editor of the book "Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies," Hillary Ferrer. Like the branding, Hillary's aim is to help parents come to terms with the fact they are the first line of apologetic defense for their kids hearts and minds, and frankly, not many people are squared away for the task. Mama Bear Apologetics seeks to meet the need by providing resources for parents to become the competent defender that the idea "Mama Bear" brings to mind. We have a wonderful discussion especially about how you can track and handle manipulation of language. Dr. Mather shares his anecdotes of handling the manipulation of the term "Marriage" on college campuses in LA as an example. Check the organization out at at https://mamabearapologetics.com/ and on the various social media platforms. The book can be viewed here : https://www.amazon.com/Mama-Bear-Apologetics-Empowering-Challenge/dp/0736976159/ref=asc_df_0736976159/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=353812732445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=70808839475678306&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031587&hvtargid=pla-760993502298&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78235181744&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=353812732445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=70808839475678306&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031587&hvtargid=pla-760993502298 The Republican Professor is a pro-Mama-Bear, pro-Apologetics-done-well, pro-you-are-your-own-first-responder, pro-pay-attention-to-manipulation-of-language podcast. Therefore, welcome Mama Bear Apologetics and Hillary Ferrer ! The Republican Professor is produced and hosted by Dr. Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. TRP Podcast has been ranked #2 podcast that the devil hates (just behind EconTalk with Russ Roberts). Share this with a friend. Be sure to subscribe ! Warmly, Lucas J. Mather, Ph.D. The Republican Professor Podcast The Republican Professor Newsletter on Substack https://therepublicanprofessor.substack.com/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/podcast/ https://www.therepublicanprofessor.com/articles/ YouTube channel: The Republican Professor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRepublicanProfessor Twitter: @RepublicanProf Instagram: @the_republican_professor

According to research, 59 percent of all high school graduates leave the church. The statistic begs the question, How can we help our children cultivate a faith of their own, and develop a personal relationship with the Lord? On today's edition of Family Talk, Dr. Tim Clinton and his guest, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, discuss her book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies. The world's most potent lies are wrapped in partial truths. Hillary stresses the importance of teaching kids to think biblically. She believes this is crucial and empowers parents with the ROAR method in identifying and analyzing truth from fiction. Recognize the message. Offer discernment. Argue for a healthier approach. And finally, reinforce these ideas through discussion. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/707/29

Today, Hilary Morgan Ferrer joins the podcast! She share a bit about what has been going on in her life since her last appearance on the podcast, and the passion behind Mama Bear Apologetics. She talks about faith deconstruction, hypocrisy, spiritual obstacles and expectational doubt and so much more! She also shares what causes her personally to believe in the God of the Christian Bible. We hope you enjoy this jam-packed episode! Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University. She loves helping moms to discern both truths and lies in science and culture, and she also specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt. She and her husband, John, have been married for 15 years and minister together as an apologetics team. She can never sneak up on anybody because of her chronic hiccups, which you can hear occasionally on the podcast.___________________We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here!FSR s5e17 Totti's Intro EpisodeFSR s2e18 part 1 with Totti and BrandonFSR s2e18 part 2 with Totti and BrandonFSR s3e22 with the Exchange LadiesFSR: Holy Tension and Tough Topics with Drew Berryessa FSR: Same-Sex Attraction and the Church with Drew BerryessaFSR: Are Christians Judgier than Jesus? With Drew and Cynthia Can We Trust the Bible? with Leah Chapman and Andrew FosterMama Bear Apologetics Mama Bear Books Mama Bear Apologetics Facebook, Instagram, and YouTubeMBA Episode 71: I Pity the FoolFSR: Christian and LDS: What's the Difference? with Lindsey Medenwaldt (2022)FSR: Why Christianity? with Lindsey Medenwaldy (2021)FSR: Today's Big Questions with Hilary Morgan Ferrer (2019)A Living Letter Ministries Biola Apologetics ProgramClay JonesWilliam Lane CraigC. S. Lewis' TrilemnaIs Atheism Dead? - Eric MetaxasThe Discovery InstituteThe Parable of the Talents -Matthew 25:14-30Proverbs 15:22Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.Psalm 51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit,A broken and a contrite heart—These, O God, You will not despiseLuke 9:23Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

I have a NEW YouVersion Bible Plan (my 4th).  It's called Focus on the Fundamentals: Daily Disciplines Found in the Armor of God.  You can search for it on your YouVersion Bible App or view it on desktop here https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/31550-focus-on-the-fundamentals Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. Hillary is the co-author of the bestselling book Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and the recently released Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality.  Hillary has her master's degree in biology and loves helping moms to discern truths and lies in both science and culture. She and her husband, John, have been married for 14 years and minister together as an apologetics team.In this episode we discuss:Waiting on the Lord and persevering through trialAffirming the good and rejecting the bad- what that mean and how to apply itBuilding bridges to find common groundThe goal in apologetic discourse is not just to be heard but to maintain love while you demolish the false ideaIdentity politics and sexualityLinguistic theft with key words today like love and toleranceHow Christians are the new REBELSThe problems with purity culture For more on Hillary: Go to https://mamabearapologetics.com/Get her book Mama Bear Apologetics here https://amzn.to/3mTbLJDGet her newest book here https://amzn.to/3b7jqRMFollow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapologetics/ For more information on the ministry of Discerning Dad:Support me on Faithful- I have exclusive content you can't find anywhere else! https://faithful.place/users/discerningdadCheck out my website!  https://discerning-dad.com/Order my newest book- "Eyes on Jesus: A 90-Day Discernment Devotional" now!  This is a must-read for your personal quiet time with Jesus. Order here https://amzn.to/3vIArYYGrow your YouTube account like I did with TubeBuddy!  Use my link https://www.tubebuddy.com/discerningdadYou can purchase my book that started it all, Everyday Discernment: The Importance of Spirit-led decision making, on Amazon https://amzn.to/3dDGKVwBecome a patron supporter and get exclusive benefits such as my second podcast and much more https://www.patreon.com/Discerningdad

Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University. Today she shares how she was led to a deeper understanding of God and inclined to worship during her master's in biology. She explains how as she studied cell biology, she was given  example after example of how the physical attributes of our body point us to God and the spiritual realm. Her teachings and writings have inspired thousands of people to understand and experience how physical things continue to point us to the spiritual. She explains that if the physical points us to the spiritual, then gender and marriage have new meanings and purposes. She teaches that our bodies are the language of God's mystery, a roadmap guiding us into deeper intimacy with the Divine. One of our favorite moments in this recording was understanding how sex has been so perverted in our culture, distorting our view and understanding of God.  One of the amazing questions Charity asked is, "What does it look like for us to celebrate our kid's sexuality, guide them in what is appropriate but avoid shaming them for things that they have done wrong?" Hillary takes the question and adds a new perspective on how gratitude and humility play a huge part in leading our kids in their sexuality. We too often avoid choosing gratitude and showing mercy because of our own brokenness and pride. If we can teach our kids to be self-aware through our own example of awareness, our children can choose Christ instead of merely abstaining from sin out of unhealthy motives. The challenge is: "Are we being then Deputy Holy Spirit to our kids and leading with shame? Or are we leading with an example of humility and gratitude?"Hillary Morgan and Mama Bear Apologetics:https://mamabearapologetics.com/https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapologetics/Our Resources:https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/https://restored2more.com/https://restored2more.com/courses/

Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University.   She loves helping moms to discern both truths and lies in science and culture, and she also specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt. She and her husband, John, have been married for 15 years and minister together as an apologetics team. Mama Bear Apologetics Website  

Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics.   She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design.   Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University. She loves helping moms to discern both truths and lies in science and culture, and she also specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt. She and her husband, John, have been married for 15 years and minister together as an apologetics team.    

So many families put the spiritual guidance of their children on the church and assume that if their kids are active in Sunday School or Youth Group then they are set to create a sound relationship with God. But the statistics are scary! The number of kids that not only leave the church by college age, but of those the number that "check out" by middle school age is crazy! We have to find a better way to teach our kids to know God and develop a tangible relationship with Him! Join me over the next few weeks as we dive deeper into the Mama Bear Apologetics - Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies.  A special thanks to mypillow.com for a special code for YOU. Use the code ROOTEDIN for up to 66% off anything on their site! I am LOVING my slippers and bathrobe and now that the seasons are shifting I am so excited to put on our new SHEETS! Make sure to follow me on IG @lindsay_spurrier or on Facebook. We have a special giveaway ending April 28th for a FREE Usborne Book! Either of these Following sites will give you all the details to get registered! *Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I may make a small commission even though your price stays the same. Thank you for your continued support of this podcast and our family!

Mama Bears all over the nation are fighting hard to protect the hearts and minds of their children from harmful ideologies. In this interview Hillary and I discuss spiritual warfare and the various spiritual and practical ways we can persevere in the battlefield. Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies and Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Hillary has her master's degree in biology from Clemson University and is working on a master's degree in apologetics from Biola University. She loves helping moms to discern both truths and lies in science and culture, and she also specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt. She and her husband, John, have been married for 15 years and minister together as an apologetics team. She can never sneak up on anybody because of her chronic hiccups, which you can hear occasionally on the podcast. https://ittakesafamily.org https://mamabearapologetics.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-monica-cline-show/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-monica-cline-show/support

Join me for a great conversation with guest Lisa Cole about the importance of finding a mentor, navigating ministry as a parent and the beauty of a growing church. *********** Lisa's favorite podcasts: Theology in the Raw: https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/podcast Love Thy Neighborhood: https://lovethyneighborhood.org/podcast/ The Roys Report: https://julieroys.com/podcast/ Lisa's recommended books: Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Interested in a Fusion Group? Find out more info here: https://waypointchurchpartners.com/fusion-groups You're INVITED!   SoulCare: Winchester is a weekend gathering designed to encourage and refresh individuals and couples serving in ministry. It's a privilege to serve God in vocational ministry, whether volunteer or paid, part-time or full-time.  It's also exhausting to serve God in vocational ministry.  Most of us struggle to protect our schedules, to create boundaries, and to make sure our own souls are cared for.  We may have the best of intentions, but the realities of ministry often don't respect those intentions. But what if you could have time away, even for just a day or two?  What if you could show up to a church gathering that you didn't have to plan?  What if you could be poured into for a time instead of constantly pouring yourself out? Find out more info at the link.  Only $99 per couple, hotel room and food included.   http://newlife-christian.org/soulcarewinchester

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part two of their conversation with Hilary Morgan Ferrer, author of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality.    Hilary Morgan Ferrer Reflection Show Notes – Part Two Mama Bear Apologetics  Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast  Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West  Strong Women Podcast 31. Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel with Christopher West  God's Design for Sex series by Stan Jones and Brenna Jones  Theology of the Body for Teens, Middle School Edition: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life by Brian Butler, Jason Evert, and Colin MacIver  Theology of the Body for Teens: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life by Brian Butler, Jason Evert, Colin MacIver, and Aimee MacIver  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Hilary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics and author of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality, joins us today. Hilary shares her story of feeling called by God at a young age and her involvement in apologetics. She has a heart for equipping moms to guide their children as they wrestle with questions about Christianity and for encouraging women to study and get involved in the field of apologetics. In part two of our conversation with Hilary, we dive into discussing her book on sexuality.    Hilary Morgan Ferrer Show Notes – Part Two:  Mama Bear Apologetics  Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast  Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Strong Women Podcast 28. Living Faithfully with Dottie McDowell  Strong Women Podcast 9. Sexual Discipleship with Dr. Juli Slattery  Strong Women Podcast 84. What is the Purpose of Sex? with Dr. Juli Slattery - Part One  Strong Women Podcast 85. What is the Purpose of Sex? with Dr. Juli Slattery - Part Two  Strong Women Podcast 31. Our Bodies Proclaim the Gospel with Christopher West  Sex and the Supremacy of Christ by by John Piper, Justin Taylor, Ben Patterson, David Powlison, & R. Albert Mohler Jr.  Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Christopher West  The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Carl Trueman  Faithfully Different: Regaining Biblical Clarity in a Secular Culture by Natasha Crain  A Practical Guide to Culture by Brett Kunkle and John Stonestreet  Ready Player One by Ernest Cline  Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis  Cold Case Christianity by Jim Wallace  Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey  Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier  Unprotected: A Campus Psychiatrist Reveals How Political Correctness in Her Profession Endangers Every Student by Miriam Grossman  Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher  Cynical Theories by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay  Them Before Us by Katy Faust and Stacy Manning  Tactics by Greg Koukl  Rules for Radicals by Saul Alinsky  Overhauling Straight America article by Marshall Kirk and Erastes Pill  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Listen to Sarah and Erin reflect on part one of their conversation with Hilary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics.    Hilary Morgan Ferrer Reflection Show Notes – Part One:  Mama Bear Apologetics  Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast  Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Summit Ministries  Summit Ministries Coupon Code: SW22  More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell  Yes, Women Need Apologetics... But More Importantly, Apologetics Needs Women article by Hilary Ferrer  Another Gospel? by Alisa Childers  Strong Women Episode 15. Doubt and Progressive Christianity with Alisa Childers  Strong Women Episode 36. Live with Alisa Childers  Strong Women Episode 86. Jesus Came in the Fullness of Time with Detective J. Warner Wallace - Part One  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Hilary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics and author of Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality, joins us today. Hilary shares her story of feeling called by God at a young age and her involvement in apologetics. She has a heart for equipping moms to guide their children as they wrestle with questions about Christianity and for encouraging women to study and get involved in the field of apologetics. In part two of our conversation with Hilary, we dive into discussing her book on sexuality.    Hilary Morgan Ferrer Show Notes – Part One:  Mama Bear Apologetics  Mama Bear Apologetics Podcast  Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Yes, Women Need Apologetics... But More Importantly, Apologetics Needs Women article by Hilary Morgan Ferrer  Cold Case Christianity by Jim Wallace  Strong Women Episode 86. Jesus Came in the Fullness of Time with Detective J. Warner Wallace - Part One  Keeping Your Kids on God's Side by Natasha Crain  Talking to Your Kids about God by Natasha Crain  Talking to Your Kids about Jesus by Natasha Crain  Join Strong Women on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women 

Mama bears, it you haven't already, it is time to wake up and stand up!  Join the Mama Bear Minivan Caravan and become a Mother Trucker with Carrie.  Inspired by the courage and tenacity of the Canadian truck drivers, parents at school board meetings, and the book, Mama Bear Apologetics, Carrie challenges moms to draw a line in the sand.   The question is: Where is your line?  In this week's episode, Carrie shares reasons and research findings to reject mandates, to resist anti-biblical teachings, and to restore your child's education.  This podcast is for all mama bears, whether you homeschool or not (but after listening to this week's episode, you may decide to bring your kids home and keep them home). Pour yourself a cup of extra strong coffee, tell your friends to listen, and take a little coffee break with Carrie.  And if you are listening while driving, don't forget to "HONK" and wave at a truck driver and fellow minivan driver.  To view articles mentioned in this podcast, visit coffeewithcarrie.orgVisit Amazon to purchase Carrie's homeschooling book, Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee):  Homeschool in Step with God) and to order Mama Bear Apologetics:  Encouraging Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer.To register for Coffee With Carrie's Annual Special Weekend for Homeschooling Moms in March 2022, visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-special-weekend-for-homeschooling-moms-registration-222459350907.   Space is limited!For more daily devotions, encouragement and articles on how to homeschool, visit Coffeewithcarrie.org or  go to IG @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.   To hear more  podcasts about homeschooling subscribe to Coffee With Carrie Podcast.  New episodes are dropped every Thursday.If you enjoy CWC Podcasts, we would love for you to leave a review and a 5-Star Rating.  Click HERE; it is easy and free!#coffeewithcarriepodcast#justbreathesipcoffee#homeschoolencouragement#homeschoolwithcarrieSupport the Show or buy Carrie a cup of coffee:  CLICK HERESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=9YDBPHXZT3Z54)

My husband and I have three school-aged boys. We have made a deliberate decision to enroll all three of them in public school, a topic that we may get into more in a different podcast. Though I'm able to be in the classroom regularly again this semester, there's still nothing I can do to shelter them from witnessing the reality of the fall--even in elementary.   Over the summer, I read Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer and Nancy Pearcey. The book discusses our role as parents in the instruction of biblical truth in a depraved culture.   I knew I needed to bring Hillary onto the podcast to share her wisdom with my listeners. Our conversation covered such a wide scope that I've decided to break it into two episodes. In this week's episode, we discuss properly equipping our children to defend their faith.   In next week's episode, we'll get into topics from Hillary's second book, co-authored by Amy Davison and released in October 2021--Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design. Unfortunately, the second book is all too relevant in today's culture also. We get into some of the tough topics in that book next week.   You can pick up the books on Amazon. Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design About Hillary Morgan Ferrer Hillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and Mama-Bear-in-Chief of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. Hillary is the co-author and general editor of the bestselling book Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies (Harvest House, 2019) and the recently released Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality (Harvest House 2021) Hillary has her master's degree in biology and loves helping moms to discern truths and lies in both science and culture. She also specializes in understanding the root causes of doubt. She and her husband, John, have been married for 14 years and minister together as an apologetics team.   Find out more about Mama Bear Apologetics.   Website: https://mamabearapologetics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapologetics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamabearapologetics YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfMaFkzIfflQeKmzVF-4IGA   If you like today's episode, maybe you'd like to get in on my weekly Coffee Chat email. Each Wednesday, I like to share a few paragraphs of encouragement or a challenge that I've been working through. I'd love to chat with you there. Sign up at keepingmysanity.com.

Today, we are going to talk more about unpacking the gift of Emmanuel, God with us, with one of my absolute favorite people, Dorena Williamson. Exactly one hundred episodes ago, Dorena became a part of the simply stories life. She's a children's book author, a writer, a pastor's wife and incredible preacher herself whose passion for God's people and pursuing Biblically diverse unity in the body of Christ has impacted so many people, including myself, and my family. Her books provide verbiage for examining the language we use about our fellow image bearers and modeling those things to our children so that we can better love and serve like Jesus. We talk about what that looks like in this season, the incredible sacrifice of Christ's coming at Christmas, and so much more. Looking back on what all you'll get to hear in this episode, I just am personally remembering these few takeaways from this conversation: -The call to portray a gospel-centered view of others when we give and serve others around the holidays. That we don't place ourselves higher than others, we just learn how to see and engage felt needs in the communities where we live, and love and serve them like a true neighbor. One major way we can do this is by carefully choosing our words and offering a perspective for our children that shows care for others; those that we are serving are or who we may see that are struggling are also part of the body of Christ. -Pressing into uncomfortable conversations with the children in our lives about what they are inevitably going to encounter or have already encountered with a Gospel centered perspective. Dorena reminds us so beautifully “we are the people of God, we can do this,” And whether its about how we treat others, skin color, sex, friends who have different abilities or a whole long list of other things happening in life, if we don't engage with our children about these things, something or someone will. The Lord will equip us, and He will meet us in it.  -We break down a good bit of the conversation with Jesus around the story of the Good Samaritan and the heart behind the question “who is my neighbor?” I'm still processing who are my neighbors because the Lord has put them in my path, not because they're the most comfortable people I feel prepared to connect with, but because the Lord saw fit to place them and me for such a time as this. Will I say yes? This is such a rich conversation, and I cannot wait for you to hear it. I hope and pray that wherever you are, you find new ways to experience Emmanuel, God with us. I pray that we all choose to press into His presence, and choose to grow because of the light He shines in the dark. God's not finished with any of us. You matter, friend. And your story matters. Connecting with Dorena: Books: Colorfull, Thoughtfull, Gracefull, The Celebration Place (Her newest Crowned with Glory coming in 2022!) Here's a link pre-order The Story of Juneteenth! Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   Episode Sponsor: Tony Crabtree of Crabtree Homes with Exit Realty  Home buyer guide: http://bit.ly/buyersguidecrabtreehomes Seller guide: http://bit.ly/sellerguidecrabtreehomes Facebook Instagram Website YouTube References: -Mr. Randall (aka Randall Goodgame from “Slugs and Bugs”) and Dorena on this episode of S&B and his episode with me -My episode with Dr. Chris Williamson (her husband) from last Christmas (Episode 64) -The first time that Dorena and I hung out was episode 10 and 11  -Dr. Chris' rap group (I just love this) -Their church Strong Tower Bible Church in Franklin, TN -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  -Memes of the worship hands  -Michelle Reyes, our episode 104 and our instagram conversation talking about having a multicultural Christmas -The Red Road  -Adam (my brother in law) and I chatting about Indigenous Peoples history and current issues on instagram live  -Fuller Story historic markers in TN, and the U.S. Colored Troop soldier statue -What happened in Charlottesville, VA -”Glory” -The origin of the USCT after the Emancipation Proclamation  -Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies (the first one), the newest one is Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design  -Juneteenth (just made a federal holiday!) Scripture References: Isaiah 43:1-7-God created us uniquely to express His glory Genesis 1:28-31-We are all made in God's image Eph 2:14-Eph 2:15-Jesus broke down dividing walls  John 14:16, Acts 2-We were given the Holy Spirit Matthew 4:18-22,Mark 1:16-20,Luke 5:1-11, John 1:35-51-God raised up leaders (calling of the disciples and starting the church) Matthew 6:10-Experiencing the Kingdom of God on Earth as it is in Heaven Hebrews 13:8-Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever Jesus died and rose from the grave (lots of verses) Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2-The Christmas story Genesis 38-Tamar Joshua 2, 6:16-19,6:23 -Rahab 2 Samuel 11-David and Bathsheeba Ruth Matthew 1-Jesus' lineage Luke 2:41-52 Matthew 13:55; Mark 6:3; John 2:12; John 7:3; John 7:5; John 7:10;-struggles with Jesus' earthly parents and siblings 1 Corinthians 15:7 Acts 1:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5; Galatians 1:19 -redemption because his brothers James (actually named Jacob… more on that here) and Jude (author of the book of Jude) John 19:25-27-Jesus cared for his mother from the cross Acts 1 and 2 - birth of the Church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit Acts 2:44-47 -how they broke bread and they cared for each other / they sold their possessions and shared with those who didn't have Acts 6:1-7-the widows that were being passed over  Matthew 16:24-26-deny ourselves and take up the cross and follow Jesus Luke 10:25-37-”but who is my neighbor?” (which is part of the conversation with the love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and The Good Samaritan) Psalm 139:23-24-search me and know my heart  John 16:33- in this world you WILL have trouble  Matthew 5:27-28-You haven't murdered, but have you hated? You haven't committed adultery, but have you known lust? Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast:Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life)FacebookTwitterBlog  *Intro and Outro music is from audionautix.com

What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse? Teasi Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all.    Teasi Cannon Show Notes:  Teasi’s Website: https://www.teasicannon.com/  “Lord, Where’s My Calling (Updated and Revised): When the Big Question Becomes a Big Distraction” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YQ3L9P1/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1  “My Big Bottom Blessing: How Hating My Body Led to Loving My Life” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-big-bottom-blessing-teasi-cannon/1110782915?ean=9781617950919  Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/  “Mama Bear Apologetics™: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies” by Hilary Morgan Ferrer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mama-bear-apologetics-hillary-morgan-ferrer/1129847406?ean=9780736976152  “My Spiritual Abuse Journey: Reflections, Encouragement, and Prayers” video by Teasi Cannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsoPUY-5sIk  “The Horse and His Boy” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/horse-and-his-boy-c-s-lewis/1100426907?ean=9780064471060  The Bible Recap: http://www.thebiblerecap.com/  “Suffering and the Heart of God” Diane Langberg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suffering-and-the-heart-of-god-diane-langberg/1122654886?ean=2940151007320  Michael Kruger Resources: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/tag/spiritual-abuse/  Spiritual Abuse Resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/spiritual-abuse  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  

What do you do when someone is misusing their spiritual influence? What are the red flags of spiritual abuse? Teasi Cannon has a powerful and personal story of redemption. She shares about the heartache and the healing of spiritual abuse, and how God was faithful to her through it all.    Teasi Cannon Show Notes:  Teasi’s Website: https://www.teasicannon.com/  “Lord, Where’s My Calling (Updated and Revised): When the Big Question Becomes a Big Distraction” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08YQ3L9P1/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1  “My Big Bottom Blessing: How Hating My Body Led to Loving My Life” by Teasi Cannon: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-big-bottom-blessing-teasi-cannon/1110782915?ean=9781617950919  Mama Bear Apologetics: https://mamabearapologetics.com/  “Mama Bear Apologetics™: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies” by Hilary Morgan Ferrer: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mama-bear-apologetics-hillary-morgan-ferrer/1129847406?ean=9780736976152  “My Spiritual Abuse Journey: Reflections, Encouragement, and Prayers” video by Teasi Cannon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsoPUY-5sIk  “The Horse and His Boy” by C.S. Lewis: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/horse-and-his-boy-c-s-lewis/1100426907?ean=9780064471060  The Bible Recap: http://www.thebiblerecap.com/  “Suffering and the Heart of God” Diane Langberg: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/suffering-and-the-heart-of-god-diane-langberg/1122654886?ean=2940151007320  Michael Kruger Resources: https://www.michaeljkruger.com/tag/spiritual-abuse/  Spiritual Abuse Resources: https://www.teasicannon.com/spiritual-abuse  Erin and her husband, Brett, run Maven which “exists to help the next generation know truth, pursue goodness, and create beauty, all for the cause of Christ.” Check out more about Maven here: https://maventruth.com/   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what’s happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them.  Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly book list: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women  

Some might argue that we should simply teach our kids the principles of the Christian faith and ignore other worldviews. Isn't knowing the truth enough? Catherine doesn't think so. We want our kid's faith to be challenged. Resistance creates strength. Lack of resistance creates a wimpy, flabby faith. In this episode, she will give you FIVE reasons why we want to teach our kids other worldviews. You can read the article that accompanies this episode here. Resources Mentioned: Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, states: “Most studies indicate between 45%-48% of youth leave the church after their freshman year in college and never return” (pg. 27) Bible Verses Referenced: “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 Jesus told us to be “be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” Matthew 10:16 The Great Commission: Matthew 28:18-20 “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” 1 Corinthians 9:22-23 The Athenian Altar to the Unknown God: Acts 17:22-34 Follow Catherine at https://catherinesegars.com/ Episode Image Credit: Getty/lemono

We're all about books! Authors and avid readers, Katie and Lee, chat about what they used to read (as teens), what kind of books they love to read, and what they are currently reading. Discover a new favorite in this light-hearted conversation about the books that have shaped this Martha + Mary pair. Disclosure: Affiliate links are used in this post. If you choose to purchase through the links, I may be compensated at no additional cost to you. See full disclosure policy. Theme music: “Driven” from Katie Reid's “Echoes of My Heart” Album. https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/ Things We Talk About: Nancy Drew Books Episode 1: Together on Purpose The Babysitter's Club Books Book #2 of The Babysitter's Club: Claudia and the Phantom Phone Call Sweet Valley High and Danielle Steel Sweet Valley Twins Series Robin Jones Gunn's Christy Miller Series WaterBrook & Multnomah Gallup's StrengthFinder  Hoopla App for AudioBooks and Ebooks John Grisham's audiobooks Big thanks to Baker Book House for letting us record in their fabulous store! The Bible (This is the one Katie uses, CSB, She Reads Truth CSB, in gray linen) Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies by Hillary Morgan Ferrer Moms in Prayer Podcast hosted by Lee Nienhuis Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I Never Expected about Being a Mom by Lisa-Jo Baker The Middle Matters: What That (Extra)Ordinary Life Looks Really Good On You by Lisa Jo-Baker  The Next Right Thing Podcast with Emily P. Freeman The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions book by Emily P. Freeman  Stolen Jesus: An Unconventional Search for the Real Savior by Jami Amerine Taste and See: Discovering God among Butchers, Bakers, and Fresh Food Makers by Margaret Feinberg The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World by Rosaria Butterfield Stop! Hammock Time: Adam and Katie's weekly live show The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts by Gary Chapman Women at War: Declaring a Cease-fire on Toxic Female Relationships by Jan Greenwood Jesus > Religion: Why He is So Much Better Than Trying Harder, Doing More, and Being Good Enough by Jefferson Bethke Love Does and Everybody Always by Bob Goff Enneagram 1 + Enneagram 7 Featured Resource: Leave a review on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, GoodReads, and ChristianBook, etc. about the books you've read recently. It helps others discover the books you enjoyed and it's like giving flowers to the author (if you liked it)!   Today's Verse: Revelation 21:5 (ESV) And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Show Sponsor: Brenda Yoder (Author of Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind). Connect with Brenda at: https://brendayoder.com/ Our IG Handles: @leenienhuis @katie_m_reid Our Hashtags: #marthamaryshow  Episode Producer: Jeanna Lesausky Subscribe to the website: https://www.katiemreid.com/martha-mary-show-podcast/

“We wanted to give women permission to say all the things. That they don't have to pretty themselves up before they come to the Lord, they can come to Him with all their yuck.” Hillary Morgan Ferrer, founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, and Julie Loos, who has served in Moms in Prayer for over 20 years, share about their newest book, “Honest Prayers for Mama Bears”. God wants us to bring our whole, true selves to Him and lay our hearts and burdens before Him. And you know what? That's not too much for God. That's actually what He wants! He loves you, uniquely made you, and wants to hear from YOU.The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.orgABOUT OUR GUESTSHillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder and President of Mama Bear Apologetics. She feels a burden for providing accessible apologetics resources for busy moms. She is the chief author and editor of the bestselling books Mama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural Lies, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's Design, and the soon to be released, Honest Prayers for Mama Bears. Hillary has her master's degree in biology and loves helping moms to discern truths and lies in both science and culture. She and her husband, John, have been married for 16 years and minister together as an apologetics team. She can never sneak up on anybody because of her chronic hiccups, which you can hear occasionally in interviews.Julie Loos has a passion for biblical truth and has been a contributor for both flagship Mama Bear Apologetics books. She has BA in journalism and psychology from the University of North Carolina as well as a certificate in apologetics from Biola University, and has served in Moms in Prayer International for more than 22 years. Julie and her husband Todd live in Missouri and have two grown sons.SCRIPTURESYou ask and do not receive, because you ask wrongly, to spend it on your passions. James 4:3 ESVThe Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21b ESVI know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Philippians 4:12-13 NIVBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Ephesians 4:2 NIVLINKSMama Bear Apologetics WebsiteBOOKSHonest Prayers for Mama BearsMama Bear Apologetics: Empowering Your Kids to Challenge Cultural LiesMama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand and Live Out God's DesignMOMS IN PRAYERNew to Moms in Prayer? How to get startedRise Up Southern California EventSupport Our Mission