Mama Bear Apologetics

Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
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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.

  1. Mama Bear Movie Minute: Minions and Monsters

    21 min ago

    Mama Bear Movie Minute: Minions and Monsters

    In this Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja discuss Minions and Monsters, exploring both its entertaining elements and the worldview questions it raises. While the hosts praise the film's humor, historical film references, charming moments, and opportunities for family discussion, they also examine concerns about slapstick humor, crude jokes, fast-paced children's entertainment, and especially the movie's extensive use of occult imagery. Throughout the discussion, the hosts encourage parents to move beyond simply deciding whether to watch a movie. Instead, they recommend using films as conversation starters to help children think critically about morality, humor, discernment, and biblical truth. They conclude that the movie can provide valuable discussion opportunities for families—particularly regarding the difference between being curious about occult practices versus understanding why Scripture warns against them. In This Episode00:03:00 – First impressions: pacing, humor, positive representation, and classic film references 00:08:00 – Cultural references, biblical literacy, and why understanding source material matters 00:09:44 – The Minions' surprising moral code and discussion of objective morality 00:14:44 – Concerns about crude humor, slapstick, and sexualized jokes in children's entertainment 00:17:54 – How humor can normalize inappropriate behavior and why respecting childhood matters 00:21:40 – Occult themes, spell books, and distinguishing healthy discernment from unhealthy fear 00:24:26 – Using movies as opportunities to discuss the occult with children, including The Smurfs comparison 00:29:10 – The Goomie character, H.P. Lovecraft inspiration, and modern occult symbolism 00:31:20 – Practical family discussion questions, final parenting takeaways, and recommendation for viewers More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here

    36 min
  2. Mama Bear Movie Minute: Toy Story 5

    25 Jun

    Mama Bear Movie Minute: Toy Story 5

    In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja review Toy Story 5 and discuss why they believe Disney recaptured the heart of the original franchise. Rather than focusing on spectacle, the film explores the value of childhood imagination, the dangers of technology replacing play, and the importance of meaningful friendships. The hosts praise the movie for presenting a balanced view of technology—acknowledging its benefits while warning against allowing devices to dominate childhood. The conversation goes beyond a movie review, using the film as a springboard for biblical worldview discussions. The hosts explore themes like humanity's God-given purpose (teleology), inherent value, identity, seasons of life, free play, online bullying, and healthy technology boundaries. They also discuss how parents can use the movie to have meaningful conversations with their children about purpose, friendship, creativity, and faithfully navigating a technology-saturated culture. Overall, they highly recommend Toy Story 5 as a family film that encourages both laughter and discipleship conversations. Chapters06:26 Toy Story 5 Review & Story Overview 13:00 Purpose, Identity, and Our God-Given Design 16:42 Parenting Through Changing Seasons 20:26 Why Free Play Matters More Than Ever 25:12 Finding Your People and Resisting FOMO 28:46 One Caution for Christian Parents 37:07 Essential Conversations to Have with Your Kids 41:00 Final Thoughts: A Strong Recommendation for Families More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here

    44 min

  3. 23 Jun

    Summer Rewind: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank

    As we head into the summer months, we'll be revisiting some of our most popular and impactful Mama Bear Apologetics podcast episodes. These conversations continue to offer timely wisdom and practical encouragement for parents navigating today's cultural challenges. In this replay episode, Amy sits down with Molly DeFrank to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing families today: technology's influence on our children and how a digital detox can help restore healthier relationships, clearer thinking, and stronger family connections. In todays episode, Amy interviews author and parenting advocate Molly DeFrank about the growing influence of screens, social media, and digital entertainment on children and families. Molly shares how her own family's struggles with technology led her to implement a two-week digital detox that dramatically changed her children's behavior, attitudes, and relationships. The discussion explores the science behind screen addiction, dopamine-driven technology, the impact of smartphones and social media on children's mental health, and the responsibility parents have as the primary influencers of their children. Rather than promoting fear or a complete rejection of technology, Molly encourages parents to reclaim their God-given role as shepherds of their children by helping them develop digital wisdom and discernment. The episode emphasizes that technology should serve families—not enslave them—and provides practical strategies for implementing a family digital detox and establishing healthier long-term habits. Main Points CoveredThe Impact of Screen Time on Children and TeensThe 14-Day Digital DetoxTechnology, Dopamine, and Mental HealthParenting with Confidence in a Digital WorldPractical Strategies for Long-Term Digital Health  Resources MentionedDigital Detox — Molly DeFrankMolly DeFrank Official WebsiteThe Social DilemmaGabb PhoneLight PhoneBark PhoneTin Can PhoneScriptures MentionedActs 17:26Galatians 5:22–23Proverbs 22:6Thanks to Our Sponsors AquaTru Go to AquaTru.com now for 20% off your purifier using promo code MBA. AquaTru even comes with a 30-day best-tasting water guarantee. More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here — Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

    32 min
  4. Mama Bear Movie Minute: Remarkably Bright Creatures

    18 Jun ·  Bonus

    Mama Bear Movie Minute: Remarkably Bright Creatures

    Show NotesIn this Mama Bear Movie Minute, we discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures—a touching story about grief, purpose, friendship, and one unforgettable octopus. We explore the beautiful relationship between Tova, Cameron, and Marcellus, discuss themes of intergenerational mentorship, serving others, finding identity, and embracing the season God has placed us in. We also highlight a few worldview concerns, including the normalization of drug use in media, and share conversation starters to help families engage thoughtfully with the film. In this Episode01:08 Meet Tova, Cameron & Marcellus 04:00 Grief, Identity & the Search for Purpose 07:00 The Beauty of Intergenerational Friendship 08:19 Serving Others & the Message of Philippians 2 09:34 Concerns About Drug Normalization in Media 11:16 What Creation Reveals About the Creator 14:27 Conversation Starters for Families & Final Takeaways More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here

    17 min

  5. 16 Jun

    Episode 153. Living Faith Boldly as a Father and Man of Christ

    In this Father’s Day-focused episode, Amy welcomes her husband, Michael Davison, to discuss the restoration of biblical manhood, fatherhood, and discipleship in the home. Michael shares how a coworker’s assumption that he was an atheist became a profound wake-up call, revealing that he had compartmentalized his faith and failed to visibly represent Christ in his workplace. The conversation explores the dangers of separating faith from everyday life, the cultural decline of male spiritual leadership, and the need for Christian men to reclaim their God-given role as disciples and leaders within their families. Michael explains how leaning into spiritual disciplines, accountability, and intentional discipleship transformed both his personal walk with Christ and the lives of those around him. The discussion also addresses why many men avoid traditional men’s ministry programs and offers practical insights into building effective men’s groups that challenge, encourage, and equip men for spiritual leadership. Main Points CoveredThe importance of spiritual leadership in the homeThe role of accountability in spiritual growthWhy many men avoid traditional men’s ministriesSpiritual disciplines for fathersThe influence of fathers and mothers on children’s faithResources MentionedThe Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy PearceyDeep Discipleship by JT EnglishStand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby MartinThe Awe of God by John BevereScriptures MentionedPsalm 139:23–241 Thessalonians 5 More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here — Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

    50 min

  6. 9 Jun

    Episode 152. Are Miracles Possible?

    In this episode, Amy and Tricia continue their apologetics series exploring the top reasons Christianity is true by examining the possibility, purpose, and discernment of miracles. They discuss why belief in miracles is foundational to Christianity, particularly because the faith depends upon the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The conversation contrasts biblical miracles with frauds, paranormal claims, psychosomatic experiences, providential events, and demonic counterfeits. Using the example of John of God, a Brazilian faith healer later exposed as a fraud, they emphasize the importance of discernment in evaluating miracle claims. They explain how biblical miracles reveal God's character, authenticate His messengers, confirm His truth, and never contradict Scripture. The discussion also addresses philosophical objections from David Hume, Charles Darwin, and naturalistic worldviews that reject miracles. Amy and Tricia argue that natural laws describe regular patterns in nature but do not eliminate the possibility of divine intervention. They further discuss how miracles appear throughout Scripture during key periods of revelation and consider whether miracles still occur today, particularly in places where the gospel is restricted. The episode concludes with practical advice for parents on teaching children how to distinguish between genuine miracles, providence, fraud, and cultural deceptions, including those amplified by AI-generated content. Main Points CoveredWhat Miracles Are and Why They MatterHow to Distinguish True Miracles from False ClaimsDo Natural Laws Rule Out Miracles?Teaching Discernment in a Culture of DeceptionResources MentionedLife Givers Apologetics — Tricia ScribnerI Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an AtheistThe Screwtape LettersCase for Miracles for KidsCold-Case Christianity for KidsChristian Liberty Nature ReadersResurrection picture-book series by J.D. Kamerling Thanks to Our Sponsors Air Doctor AquaTru are offering 20% off today for our listeners with promo code SHMBA! AquaTru Shower comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, Get this exclusive, offer now at AquaTru.com promo code SHMBA. More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here — Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

    1hr 4min

  7. 26 May

    Episode 151. The Problem of Evil

    This episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast explores one of the biggest challenges to the Christian faith: the problem of evil. Amy & Tricia discuss how both children and adults wrestle with suffering, tragedy, and the existence of evil in a world created by a good and all-powerful God. Using scripture, philosophy, practical examples, and personal stories, they explain the difference between natural evil and moral evil, define goodness and evil from a biblical worldview, and demonstrate why evil actually points toward the existence of God rather than disproving Him. The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactively preparing children to think biblically about suffering before tragedy strikes. The hosts explain that evil is not a created “thing,” but rather a corruption or absence of goodness. They discuss how free will makes love possible but also allows humans to choose evil. The episode also highlights the Christian hope found in Christ’s victory over sin and evil through the cross and resurrection, while awaiting the final restoration of all things. The hosts provide practical illustrations from parenting, literature, philosophy, and science to help families explain these difficult concepts to children in age-appropriate ways. The episode closes with recommended resources for parents, teens, and children to continue learning about suffering, evil, and God’s goodness. Main Points CoveredWhy Parents Should Discuss Evil ProactivelyThe Philosophical Problem of EvilDefining Good and EvilNatural Evil vs. Moral EvilThe Origin of EvilTeaching Children About EvilResources MentionedCase for Faith for Kids — Lee Strobel10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask and Answer About Christianity — Rebecca McLaughlin101 Questions About the Bible and Christianity — Kingstone ComicsLiving Loud for Teens — Norman Geisler & Joseph HoldenLife-Givers Apologetics — Tricia ScribnerFox and the Hard Day — JD CamorlingaOld Yeller — Fred GipsonBridge to Terabithia — Jessica CaseBetsy-Tacy series — Maud Hart LovelaceScriptures MentionedJeremiah 12:1Romans 2Mark 10:18Luke 18:19Psalm 104Romans 5Genesis 1–3Ezekiel 28Thanks to Our Sponsors AquaTru Shower AquaTru are offering 20% off today for our listeners with promo code SHMBA! AquaTru Shower comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, Get this exclusive, offer now at AquaTru.com promo code SHMBA. Cozy Earth Discover how Cozy Earth turns everyday routines into moments of softness and ease. Head to cozyearth.com and use code MAMABEAR for an exclusive 30% off. More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here — Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

    56 min

  8. 12 May

    Episode 150. The Moral Argument for God

    In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Amy and Tricia Scribner continue their series on arguments for the existence of God by exploring the moral argument, also called the “right and wrong argument.” They explain that if objective moral laws exist, then there must be a moral lawgiver behind them. The conversation carefully distinguishes between descriptive statements (“what is”) and moral or prescriptive statements (“what ought to be”), arguing that morality cannot arise from impersonal forces or mere social convention. Amy and Tricia address several common objections to objective morality, including moral relativism, emotional subjectivism, and Darwinian evolutionary explanations for morality. Drawing from thinkers such as C.S. Lewis, Frank Turek, Norman Geisler, and Francis Schaeffer, they demonstrate how universal moral principles exist across cultures even when customs differ. The hosts also discuss the Euthyphro dilemma and explain the Christian understanding that goodness flows from God’s very nature rather than existing independently of Him. Throughout the episode, they provide practical ways parents can help children recognize objective morality through movies, discussions, discipline, and everyday experiences. Main Points CoveredThe Moral Argument for God’s ExistenceObjective Morality vs. Subjective MoralityCommon Challenges to Objective MoralityC.S. Lewis and the Nature of JusticeTeaching Children About Morality and TruthScriptures MentionedRomans 2:15 — The law written on human heartsGalatians 5:20–23 — Fruit of the Spirit and moral goodnessPsalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the Lord is good”Romans 3 — Humanity missing the moral standard Thanks to Our Sponsors AirDoctor AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MBA and you’ll receive up to $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by using our promo code MBA at checkout! Cozy Earth Discover how Cozy Earth turns everyday routines into moments of softness and ease. Head to cozyearth.com and use code MAMABEAR for an exclusive 30% off. More from Mama BearCheck out our websiteBuy the Mama Bear Apologetics book (affiliate link)Join Our Email ListHave Us Speak at Your EventFollow us on social media FacebookXInstagramWant to support our ministry?Donate Here — Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co. If you are interested in being a supporting sponsor of the show, please email sponsor@thegoodpodcast.co

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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.

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  • Creator
    Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    156
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Mama Bear Apologetics 2016
  • Show Website
    Mama Bear Apologetics

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