Mama Bear Apologetics

Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
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Mama Bear Apologetics

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. 19 NOV

    Episode 115. Raising Gender Healthy Girls

    Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a two-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys. In Raising Gender Healthy Girls, Ricky graciously addressed the girly-girls and the tomboys of the group. He debunks the cultural stereotype that parents are helpless on-lookers when girls get emotional, but instead offers tangible ways both mom and dad are to nurture their growing daughter to help her be secure in her womanly identity. Funny, accessible, and filled with practical steps, listeners will be empowered to know their daughter better and raise her up to the glory of God. Main Points CoveredThe importance of nurturing gender healthy kids todayUnderstanding your Girl(s)What individual girls need from Mom and DadSuggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your girlWhat can dads and families do when they don’t have a present/stable mother figure within the home?Unfamiliar VocabularyGirly Girl: Love all the things classically associated with femininity.Tomboy Girl: More sporty and outdoorsy and “girly things” are less appealing to her.People and Resources Mentionedwww.livehope.orgwww.biblicalsexuality.netwww.mamabearapologetics.com AirDoctor Americans take about 20,000 breaths a day and spend an average of 90% of their time indoors. The indoor air that we breathe can be up to 100 times MORE polluted than outdoor air, according to the EPA. AirDoctor is the air purifier that filters out 99.99% of dangerous contaminants so your lungs don’t have to. AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don’t love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping! Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MBA and you’ll receive up to $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by using our promo code MBA at checkout!

    51 min

  2. 5 NOV

    Episode 114. Raising Gender Healthy Boys

    Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a 2-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on how to raise gender healthy boys. In Raising Gender Healthy Boys, Ricky unpacks how to nurture your sensitive boys and rough-and-tumble-boys, what each child needs based on their personality from mom and dad, and how to launch men solid in their manhood. Filled with practical tips and humorous stories, listeners will leave knowing how to raise up their boys to be warriors in the faith. Main Points CoveredThe importance of nurturing gender healthy kids today.Understanding your boy.What individual boys need from Mom and Dad.Suggestions for when you're struggling to connect with your boy.What can moms and families do when they don’t have a present/stable father figure within the home?Unfamiliar VocabularyRough and Tumble Boy: A boy who wants to express his emotions in physicality.Sensitive Boy: A boy who is more inclined to express his emotions in creative, artistic, or emotive ways.People and Resources Mentionedwww.livehope.orgwww.biblicalsexuality.netwww.mamabearapologetics.comProverbs 22:6Matthew 3Thanks To Our SponsorsAquaTru Having safe, clean water is the last thing you want to worry about, but unfortunately, According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That's why we love our AquaTru water filter. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. Mama Bear Apologetics listeners can receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “MBA“ at checkout. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee. — 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

    44 min

  3. 15 OCT

    Episode 113: How to Talk to Your Kids About Politics

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

    44 min

  4. 8 OCT

    Episode 112: Understanding the Inerrancy of Scripture

    SummaryJoin us as we tackle the crucial topic of biblical inerrancy and inspiration, particularly its impact on the faith of younger generations. We explore how the vast number of biblical manuscripts available today provides us with a unique opportunity to affirm the accuracy of Scripture through textual criticism. Drawing insights from the Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy, we aim to equip parents with practical tools to strengthen their children's faith against competing worldviews.  We highlight its historical accuracy, fulfilled prophecies, and unbiased portrayal of flawed individuals, underscoring how archaeological discoveries continue to affirm biblical accounts. We explore the unity of Scripture and its transformative power through the Holy Spirit, as well as Jesus' endorsement of its divine inspiration. We emphasize that inerrancy is deeply rooted in God's nature, as He cannot lie, establishing the Bible as an authoritative and reliable guide for life and morality. Furthermore, we caution against false teachers who distort Scripture for personal gain, encouraging listeners to measure their teachings against God's truth. Main Points CoveredCan we trust that the Bible is the revealed word of God?What is Inspiration?What is Inerrancy?What is infallibility?People and Resources Mentioned1 Corinthians 2:132 Peter 1:20–21Mark 12:36John 14:26Titus 1:2John 5: 7-82 Timothy 3:16-17Recommended ResourcesTheology for Today by Elmer TownsArcheological finds that affirm scriptureChicago Statement on Inerrancy Actual PDF of Chicago Statement on InerrancyThanks To Our SponsorsAquaTru Having safe, clean water is the last thing you want to worry about, but unfortunately, According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That's why we love our AquaTru water filter. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. Mama Bear Apologetics listeners can receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “MBA“ at checkout. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee. — 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

    33 min

  5. 17 SEPT

    Episode 111: How Has God Revealed Himself?

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

    27 min

  6. 3 SEPT

    Episode 110: Back To School Encouragement for Kids

    Equip your children with the spiritual armor they need to navigate the cultural challenges they face in school. Join us as we walk through key strategies for instilling a strong sense of identity in Christ, using We'll discuss how to affirm your child's true worth and identity, rooted in their Creator, and provide practical advice for facing the unique pressures that come with today's social media-driven world. We also address the unique challenges faced by Gen Z and Gen Alpha, who are influenced by social media to seek validation externally. By reinforcing that their identity is rooted in being made in God's image, we guide parents on how to instill a Christ-centered worldview in their children, using examples from the Bible. We'll discuss how to guide your children to think critically, ask the right questions, and stand firm in their faith amidst the temptations and false ideologies promoted by secular society. Together, let's ensure our children are spiritually ready for the year ahead and ready to reflect God's image to those around them Main Points CoveredYour Identity is in ChristTruth MattersBe on GuardTest the SpiritsBe Willing to do the Hard Thing.People and Resources MentionedPsalm 139:13-141 Corinthians 6:19-20Luke 15Ephesians 6Proverbs 22:6John 14:6Colossians 3:9Colossians 4:61 Peter 3:15John 17:17-19Deuteronomy 41 Peter 5:8Nehemiah 4:17-23Mark 12:30Colossians 2:81 John 4Romans 1:16Esther 4:14Colossians 3Quote from Jason Whitlock: “When we are fearful before God we are fearless before culture.”A Look at Black Lives Matter with Monique DusonThanks To Our SponsorsAquaTru Having safe, clean water is the last thing you want to worry about, but unfortunately, According to extensive research by the Environmental Working Group, virtually every home in America has harmful contaminants in its tap water. That's why we love our AquaTru water filter. AquaTru purifiers use a 4-stage reverse osmosis purification process, and their countertop purifiers work with NO installation or plumbing. Mama Bear Apologetics listeners can receive 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “MBA“ at checkout. AquaTru comes with a 30-day Money-Back Guarantee. — 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

    47 min

  7. 6 AUG

    Episode 109: How to Witness to Unbelieving Family and Friends

    Mom’s have a lot go great questions regarding how they can share their faith with unbelievers, and raise kids who are empowered to do the same. Should we ambush our friends with all the knowledge we’ve streamed over the past week or keep silent for fear of rocking the boat? In this podcast Lindsey Medenwaldt gives some great advice on how build bridges with those around us. Listeners will find out where to start their witnessing journey, tool needed, how to navigate different worldviews, and witnessing in the midst of cancel culture. Main Points CoveredSharing Faith With Friends and FamilyCommon Misconceptions about ApologeticsNavigating Online Interactions With HumilityBuilding Bridges Through Truth and FriendshipBoundaries vs Bridges in RelationshipsPeople and Resources MentionedPsalm 91Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to get along even when we disagree by Lindsey MedenwaldtTactics by Gregory KouklUnfamiliar TermsShalom: concern for the wholeness, flourishing, completeness of a person.Chew and Spit Method — 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

    58 min

  8. 23 JUL

    Episode 108: 3 Things Kids Need To Know About Prayer

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

    31 min
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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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    114
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Mama Bear Apologetics 2016
  • Show Website
    Mama Bear Apologetics

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