Mama Bear Apologetics – Details, episodes & analysis

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.

• Sharing Faith With Friends and Family
• Common Misconceptions about Apologetics
• Navigating Online Interactions With Humility
• Building Bridges Through Truth and Friendship
• Boundaries vs Bridges in Relationships

• Psalm 91
• Bridge-Building Apologetics: How to get along even when we disagree by Lindsey Medenwaldt
• Tactics by Gregory Koukl

• Shalom: concern for the wholeness, flourishing, completeness of a person.
• Chew and Spit Method 

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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.

• What 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 prayer
• Test the spirits. The Holy Spirit isn't the only spirit at work.

• 1 Kings 19:11-13
• 2 Timothy 3:16-17
• Proverbs 27:17
• Romans 1:12
• 1 Thessalonians 5:11
• Hebrews 10:25
• Ephesians 6:12
• The Screwtape letters by CS Lewis
• Episode 69: Mentorship and How it Can Affect Your Kids with Gale Carter 

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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, as we explore the vital connection between a biblical worldview and the flourishing of science, justice, and compassion in society. Listen in as we tackle the myth that Christianity is at odds with scientific progress and uncover how faith has been a driving force behind some of the most significant advancements in history. We also counter common misconceptions about Christian indifference toward life post-birth, justice, and environmental concerns, showcasing how Christian teachings have been integral to shaping a world where every life is valued and cared for.

We discuss the Christian belief in the sanctity of human life and how this has translated into actions that shaped the foundations of adoption, healthcare, and social justice. The role of Christians in art, science, politics, and education is highlighted, revealing an often unrecognized legacy that continues to nurture human dignity and freedom.

Finally, we address the crucial task of empowering our children with the skills to critically assess the worldviews they encounter. Learn how asking insightful questions can guide our children towards critical thinking, discernment, and an appreciation for diverse perspectives. Discover how to equip the next generation with the ability to sift through information with wisdom, and join us as we stand together as Mama Bears, committed to nurturing and defending the truth for our families and communities.

• How have Christianity and Christians historically impacted the world?
• How have Christians historically been pro-life advocates?
• How have Christians stood for justice over the course of history?
• How is the biblical worldview distinctly different than other worldviews?
• How do we engage with kids who are coming home from college with questions or new ideological thoughts?

People and Resources Mentioned

• John 8:32
• Daniel Kahneman: Thinking Fast and Slow
• Truth Changes Everything by Dr. Jeff Meyers
• Summit Ministries

• Working Definition of Justice: The idea that we are to treat every person as an image bearer of God.
• Tort Law: The concept of tort law is to redress a wrong done to a person and provide relief from the wrongful acts of others.
• String Theory: string theory is a theoretical framework in which the point-like particles of particle physics are replaced by one-dimensional objects called strings.

This episode is made possible in part by the support of Summit Ministries. Our hope, like yours, is that your children will grow up to develop an unshakeable faith, to be followers of Jesus Christ and live out His call on their lives in a way that brings God’s glory and flourishing. That’s one of the reasons we love Summit. Summit takes biblical worldview training and makes it seriously fun. If you have a child between the ages of sixteen to twenty-two, send them to a two week conference in Colorado or Georgia this summer. Learn more at summit.org/roar/. Save $200 when you use the code ROAR24–and another $200 if you register before March 31st. Register today at summit.org/roar/

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Jody thought she had all her bases covered. She and her husband were believers. They took their children to church, to Awana, and later to youth group. It wasn’t until her son came home one year after college and told her that he no longer believed in God that she knew anything was wrong. I […]

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Podcast topics: Spectrum of believers in apologetics: Learners Seekers Doubters Believers Hardened Doubter Apathetic hardened doubter Not a debate anymore for them; akin to a problematic marriage in which partners no longer fight because the divide is so large Best approach for apathetic doubters is to be a pebble in their shoe Angry hardened doubter […]

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Many women shy away from apologetics because they assume that apologetics means that you will always be debating with atheists. That is simply not true. Our children need reasons for their faith just as much (if not more so) than the local atheist. And guess what? YOU are the primary missionary to your children! In […]

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In this episode, we discuss the differences between core truths and peripheral truths of the Christian faith, and the importance of teaching these differences to your children. A core truth could be defined as beliefs that separate a Christian from a non-Christian. These would be the tenets of the faith that are necessary in order […]

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Hillary Morgan FerrerHillary Morgan Ferrer is the founder of Mama Bear Apologetics. She is the chief author and editor of 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 masters in Biology and has […]

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This talk was graciously provided to us by Melissa Cain Travis, one of our associate Mama Bears. It is from Mother’s Day 2016, and is from Hope Point Church in Houston, Texas. Here’s a summary of what Melissa talked about: – Testimony – Believer from young age – Surrounded by people growing up who didn’t […]

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I thought that Rebekah’s G.K. Chesterton quote was a good one to pick back up on. We continued our introduction to Mama Bear Apologetics. Here’s some of the highlights: Surgeon’s scalpel vs mugger with a knife (blog to follow) God has no grandchildren Different types of doubt (blog and podcast to follow) Protein crystallography and […]

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