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- 49Episode 49: The Unexpected Blessings of COVIDWhenever we turn on the TV these days, it feels like we’re being bombarded with bad news. Because of that, we decided to record this “chaser” episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast. While the Covid-19 pandemic is something we should take seriously, we wanted to point out that we have also been surrounded by […]The post MBA Episode 49: The Unexpected Blessings of COVID appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 50Episode 50: An Interview with Mama Bear Apologetics Founder, Hillary FerrerToday, we celebrate a very special milestone! This is our 50th podcast episode, and we’ve got something fun for you. We turned the tables on our Mama Bear-in-Chief, and Amy interviewed Hillary Ferrer. This is your chance to learn more about Hillary, from how she got involved with apologetics, why she started Mama Bear, and […]The post MBA Episode 50: An Interview with Mama Bear Apologetics Founder, Hillary Ferrer appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 51Episode 51: We Will Not Be Divided: Grieving with Those Who Grieve, and the Necessary Process of Building Kingdom CommunityI (Hillary) titled this podcast/blog about a thousand times because I couldn’t quite figure out how to summarize our main message. The messy art of kingdom community? No. I hate the word messy. It’s so misused. (But this topic is legit “messy” if there ever were one.) Grieving with those who grieve? Yes, but that’s […]The post MBA Episode 51: We Will Not Be Divided: Grieving with Those Who Grieve, and the Necessary Process of Building Kingdom Community appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 52Episode 52: Doubting Dawkins – Oh, Nuts! What Do Whale Testicles Have to Do With Evolution?We took a break from our Dawkins series to discuss the racial tensions that have been building in our world (listen here), but we’re back with part 10 of our ongoing talk about Dawkins’s book, Outgrowing God. Today, we’re going to look at another area of his expertise, though he hasn’t really been involved in […]The post MBA Episode 52: Doubting Dawkins – Oh, Nuts! What Do Whale Testicles Have to Do With Evolution? appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 53Episode 53: Todd White and the Importance of Trials and TribulationsWelcome to our very first video-formatted podcast! Shoutout to Papa Bear Jerimiah for helping us get it looking so nice. Now you can watch our podcast on YouTube, or you can still listen to it on your favorite podcast app. Our Patrons over on Patreon got to see this early, and we’re thrilled to share […]The post MBA Episode 53: Todd White and the Importance of Trials and Tribulations appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 54Episode 54: Linguistic Theft: What It Is, How It Works, and WHY Your Kids Need to Know About ItIf you read the Mama Bear Apologetics book, you are likely familiar with the term “linguistic theft.” Hillary wishes she’d been able to include much more on that topic in the book, so in today’s podcast, Hillary and Amy are going to address the subject, because this is something that is taking our kids (and […]The post MBA Episode 54: Linguistic Theft: What It Is, How It Works, and WHY Your Kids Need to Know About It appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 55Episode 55: The Art of Disagreeing AgreeablyLet’s all make a pact, Mama Bears, that in a world gone mad…we don’t add to the madness. You may remember our recent Daily Discipleship videos about disagreeing well (you can watch them here), but we didn’t say all we wanted to about the topic in those videos, so Hillary and Amy decided to talk […]The post MBA Episode 55: The Art of Disagreeing Agreeably appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 56Episode 56: A Conversation with an Almost Witch: Amy Davison Shares About Her Experiences with WiccaDid you know that before Amy was a Mama Bear, that she was almost a witch?!?! Yeah, I didn’t either, until we had a conversation last July at Hillary’s house. Thank You God for pursuing her and wooing her back! I can’t imagine where Mama Bear would be without her. We’re changing things up for […]The post MBA Episode 56: A Conversation with an Almost Witch: Amy Davison Shares About Her Experiences with Wicca appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 57Episode 57: Teaching Your Kids the Chew and Spit MethodChapter 3 of our first book, Mama Bear Apologetics, describes the “Chew and Spit” method. In the chapter, we write, “We don’t need to train our children to be picky when it comes to what they feed their bodies—they do this on their own. But we do have to train them to be discerning about […]The post MBA Episode 57: Teaching Your Kids the Chew and Spit Method appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 58Episode 58: Get to Know Our Team: Teasi CannonWelcome to the first of our “Get to Know Our Team” podcasts, in which we interview Mama Bear team members (in no particular order!). In this interview, Amy Davison talks with Teasi Cannon, who contributed to the Mama Bear Apologetics book (she wrote Chapter 5: “God Helps Those Who Help Themselves – Self-Helpism” and co-authored […]The post MBA Episode 58: Get to Know Our Team: Teasi Cannon appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 59Episode 59: Did Christmas Start Out as a Pagan Holiday? (and other questions you’ve had about Christmas)Welcome to our special Christmas edition podcast (and vlogcast)! In this episode, we chat about some of the common objections that seem to pop up every year around Christmas, including: Does Christmas have pagan roots? What should we do about Santa Claus? Should we say “Merry Christmas!” or “Happy Holidays!”? and more! And as our […]The post MBA Episode 59: Did Christmas Start Out as a Pagan Holiday? (and other questions you’ve had about Christmas) appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 60Episode 60: Fostering Joy in 2021: The Role of GratitudeWelcome to the first podcast of 2021! Amy and Hillary have been hard at work on our second book, but they are still putting together podcasts, too. In light of 2020 and the start of 2021, they thought it was especially important to focus on joy for the next several podcasts. This first episode in […]The post MBA Episode 60: Fostering Joy in 2021: The Role of Gratitude appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 61Episode 61: Finding Joy in SufferingWe started a new podcast series a couple of weeks ago called, “Fostering Joy in 2021.” (You can listen to or watch the first episode, “The Role of Gratitude,” here.) In this episode, we’re focusing on finding joy in suffering. We’ll dispel some myths and dive into biblical examples of the purpose of suffering. We’ll […]The post MBA Episode 61: Finding Joy in Suffering appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 62Episode 62: Let’s Talk About Easter: pagan roots, bunnies, the Resurrection, and more!Springtime is here! But in addition to birds singing and flowers blooming, questions inevitably pop up regarding Easter and how it is celebrated. In this podcast, Lindsey and Robin chat about some of the common things you may hear: Is Easter pagan? What about bunnies and eggs? What’s the evidence for the Resurrection? and more! […]The post MBA Episode 62: Let’s Talk About Easter: pagan roots, bunnies, the Resurrection, and more! appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 63Episode 63: Progressive Christianity: A Discussion with Alisa ChildersJoin Amy and Lindsey as they talk with Alisa about Progressive Christianity, as well as her upcoming new book! As a reminder if you enjoyed this podcast and would like to support Mama Bear Apologetics click here. Amy Davison and Lindsey Medenwaldt interview former singer song writer of Zoe Girl, and author of, Another Gospel: […]The post MBA Episode 63: Progressive Christianity: A Discussion with Alisa Childers appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 64Episode 64: Explaining Miracles to Kids with Matthew MittelbergAmy talks with Matthew Mittelberg about how we can explain miracles to children. ***Show notes for this podcast will be added in a few days (our website is currently undergoing an upgrade).*** Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary […]
- 65Episode 65: Talking with Our Kids About Tolerance – with Monique DusonAmy and Monique talk about how we can explain tolerance to our kids. ***Show notes for this podcast will be added in a few days (our website is currently undergoing an upgrade).*** Amy DavisonAmy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary […]
- 66Episode 66: Tales from a Former Comprehensive Sex Educator – with Monica ClineDISCLAIMER: We talk about some sensitive issues in today’s podcast. If there are younger ears around, you may want to pop in some headphones before you listen. INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Monica Cline, used to work for Planned Parenthood as a comprehensive sex educator. She is the founder of the organization, It Takes a Family, […]The post MBA Episode 66: Tales from a Former Comprehensive Sex Educator – with Monica Cline appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 67Episode 67: 2021 Wrap UpJoin Hillary, Amy, and Lindsey as they reflect on 2021 and get excited about 2022! We’re so grateful for all of you and your support of our ministry! Follow us on social media – YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/MamaBearApolo… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamabearapol… Twitter: https://twitter.com/MamaBrAplgtics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabearapo… Buy the Mama Bear Apologetics book here (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/073… Want to […]The post MBA Episode 67: 2021 Wrap Up appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 68Episode 68: The Role of Humor in Apologetics – with Joel Barry from The Babylon BeeMBA PODCAST 68: The Babylon Bee Visits Mama Bear Apologetics INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Joel Barry, is the managing editor at the Babylon Bee. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: What’s the Babylon Bee? What’s the role of humor in evangelism and apologetics? Examples of comedy in Scripture In light of “cancel culture,” what are the consequences of making humor so serious? Rapid fire fun questions for Joel QUOTABLE QUOTES: “You mess with a mama bear’s kids, that’s a surefire way to bring trouble upon yourself.” – Joel “A good joke can remind us that we’re all in the same boat.” – Joel “There’s no conflict between humor and Christianity.” – Joel PEOPLE AND RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Babylon Bee Guide to Wokeness G.K. Chesterton: “It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.” (All Things Considered (1908)) The Bible and Beer Consortium Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Biblical Sexuality To Support Mama Bear Apologetics financially, please visit our giving page here.
- 69Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter)MBA Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter) INTRODUCTION: We’re thrilled to be working on more podcasts for 2022. In this episode, Amy talks with Gale Carter, founder of DOLLS (Daughters of Our Living Lord & Savior), which equips teen girls to stand firmly planted in their […]The post MBA Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter) appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 70Episode 70: Intentional Discipleship Amidst a Crazy, Hectic Schedule – with Skillet’s Korey CooperINTRODUCTION: Today’s guest is Skillet’s Korey Cooper. She joins Hillary to talk about life on the concert road, managing family relationships, and keeping it all together when life gets busy. Enjoy learning about her experiences being in a band for 25 years and find out how her lessons can help you out in your own […]The post MBA Episode 70: Intentional Discipleship Amidst a Crazy, Hectic Schedule – with Skillet’s Korey Cooper appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 71Episode 71: I Pity the Fool: Intro to Why the Resurrection Matters for our Kids’ FaithINTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. Just in time for Easter, Tricia and Hillary dive into the a discussion about the resurrection. This is a topic of first importance. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: A Reading from 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 (ESV) A Discussion of the Foundational […]The post MBA Episode 71: I Pity the Fool: Intro to Why the Resurrection Matters for our Kids’ Faith appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
- 72Episode 72: Resurrection Evidences Part 1: On Which Facts Do Even Skeptics Agree?INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. We’ve celebrated Easter, and we continue to celebrate the Resurrection! Tricia and Amy talk about the historicity of the resurrection. SUMMARY OF TOPICS DISCUSSED: The Historicity of the Resurrection • Minimal Facts Argument Overview o Facts that virtually all […]The post MBA PODCAST 72: Resurrection Evidences Part 1: On Which Facts Do Even Skeptics Agree? appeared first on Mama Bear Apologetics.
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