This week, I want to coach you through some of the tougher situations that can arise when you’re in the middle of a discussion about the faith. (Because let’s be honest, very, very few conversations are a straight line to conversion. Sometimes you have to know when to call a tow truck.) And again, these are strategies that I have used for many year…

Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as a Christian in today's culture.Krista Bontrager

Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.Krista Bontrager

I'm continuing the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. This week, I share five specific steps to help you navigate even tough discussions about the faith.Krista Bontrager

The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a few weeks ago. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what that means be sure to tune in. It’s a globalist movement that is reshaping our everyd…

This is a rebroadcast of a livestream that I did yesterday over at the Center for Biblical Unity. I explain an emerging position within the prolife movement called abolitionism. Come find out about why some Christians think that abortion should be criminalized.Read Sam Sey’s blog post: https://slowtowrite.com/why-i-am-not-an-abolitionist-on-abortio…

We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field in 2018 and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel.…

Krista is filling into today again for Monique on the Family Meeting. She is building on last week's discussion about diversity and looking at another popular idea in the DEI conversation: representation. What does it mean and what is it supposed to accomplish?Krista Bontrager

I am continuing my extended teaching series on evangelism. We are changing gears a bit away from all the hard core theology to consider a practical strategy for sharing the faith with others.Krista Bontrager

We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare fo…

I did an explainer video earlier today on the issue of "diversity" in hiring practices. I explain two major visions for diversity and unravel the confusion for regular people.Krista Bontrager

This is part 4 of the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. I summarize the big ideas of what we've covered so far and then suggest some practical ways that the kingdom of God ought to shape our Gospel presentations.Krista Bontrager

Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion about what qualifies as being in the child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among Christian ad…

Mike Winger dropped the final installment in his extended teaching series on women in ministry. Here are my thoughts on his research.Krista Bontrager

This is part 2 of a short 2-part discussion defining the good news. We need to get the gospel right before we get it out. Part 3 of an extended teaching series that I've entitled Everyday Evangelism.Krista Bontrager

The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all hum…

I am continuing to do a deep dive into evangelism. This week I attempt to lay out Jesus' definition of the "good news" and suggest some says that I think it ought to inform our own evangelistic efforts. We need to get the gospel right before we get it out.Production note: This version of the show has been edited.…

Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear cam­paigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convicti…

Every Bible-believing Christian has the same duty to share the gospel. We even believe that it should be a high priority in our lives. So, why do so many of us (myself included) put the task of “sharing the gospel” on the back-burner? I tackle this question in part 1 of an extended teaching series focusing on various aspects of evangelism. This wil…

Should Christians support the existence of Jewish temples or Islamic mosques? What about the rise of displays by the Satanic Temple? How do we make sense of religious freedom in a pluralistic society? Guest: Dr. Mark David Hall, professor of political science at Regent UniversityKrista Bontrager

The big story over the Christmas break was the announcement from the Vatican about "blessing same sex couples." Some traditionalists have hailed this as pastorally helpful and clarifying, while others call it confusing and potentially troubling. Meanwhile the mainstream news reported the Roman Catholic Church as moving toward gay affirming. I've as…

"Community Schools" are continuing to expand in 2024. However, we want to empower parents to know how to decode this movement. Parents deserve to know exactly what these are about. Guest: Kelly SkeKrista Bontrager

A couple weeks ago, I shared an IG slide sequence from the Raising Apologists account about Taylor Swift not being a role model for Christian girls. I was not prepared for the responses. The string had over 150 comments! Who knew that TS is a high interest topic among Christian mothers?! (Not me!)I’ve asked my friend Amy Davison (from Mama Bear Apo…

The on-going war in Israel has raised several questions for us. What involvement should Christians have with war? Is there a biblical case for Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn’t Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We asked Dr. Eric Patterson,…

I asked my friend, Pastor Jeremy Bannister, to come one and talk about how to set spiritual priorities in your family. We also tackle the tricky topic of extra curricular activities, and overcoming teenage apathy.Krista Bontrager

LIVE SEASON 6 kickoff! We talked to our friend, Katy Faust, about practical strategies for raising conservative kids in the midst of "woke" ideology, even if they attend public school.Krista Bontrager

In this special New Year's livestream, I shared some thoughts about ways I've changed since 2020, as well as what I see on the horizon for 2024. This is more of an informal commentary than a Bible teaching.Krista Bontrager

***Answering a Popular Meme***Last Christmas I saw a meme depicting Mary (the mother of Jesus) with her fist raised in the air. The artist reimagined Mary's poem in Luke 1 as a “call to economic justice.” I asked my friend, Father Hayden Butler from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Newport Beach, CA to come on and help us walk through the true mean…

This is the final installment of a three-part teaching series that I am currently doing to try and put the war in Israel into its historical context. It's a complex journey, but there is simply no way to understand what is happening right now in the Middle East without taking the time to understand some key events.…

This is part 2 of a three-part teaching series that I am currently doing to try and put the war in Israel into its historical context. It's a complex journey, but there is simply no way to understand what it happening right now in the Middle East without taking the time to understand some key events.…

It has been almost two months since the Black Sabbath of October 7 in Israel. I have been on a personal journey to research the history of the state of Israel in an effort to put the current conflict into its historical context. This has proved very challenging. In this three-part teaching series, I attempt to share what I have learned and how it c…

The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual meeting is like Comicon for theology nerds. This is the place where evangelical scholars (the people who write the commentaries and study Bibles) present academic papers to each other. Many of these ideas are then taken back into seminaries, ministries, and local churches. In this special edition of …

While many archaeologists reject the spiritual authority of the Bible and even argue about the details of the history it presents, it is important to remember that even secular archaeologists use the Bible as a tool in their excavation work. Why? Because the Bible describes real events, people, and places. We will talk with filmmaker and biblical a…

Here is part 2 of my discussion with my Christian sister, Callie Mitchell, who lives in Israel. I ask for her to share her perspective as an American and Israeli citizen about the political conflicts in Israel.Questions we discussed:• Help us understand the claim that Gaza has been an "open air prison." Is this accurate?• Can you help us understand…

When I woke up on October 7 and my daughter Emily texted me that Israel was at war, the very first person I messaged was my Christian sister, Callie Mitchell. You may recognize her name, as she was a guest on the show earlier this year sharing with us about Messianic Judaism. When she responded, she said her family were safe and that they had spent…

The events in Israel have hit many of us very hard. One of the first things I did was reach out to my friend Laura Powell. Monique and I did a show with her a couple years ago about sharing our faith with Muslims. So I asked her if she could help me understand the truth whether Islam is a religion of violence or peace.…

Monique and Krista wrap up season 5 of All The Things!Krista Bontrager

I have seen a lot of comments on social media from people wanting help to understand our unique relationship with our Jewish friends and family, as well as with Israel as a nation. This is a live teaching where I try to offer some clarity around Jews, Judaism and Israel.Krista Bontrager

***Part 3 of our Series on Human Trafficking***Human trafficking in our neighborhoods, our churches and our homesWe are concluding our series of discussions about the issue of human trafficking. In this episode, we will hear from a former stay-at-home mom who now helps victims of human trafficking get to safety and begin the healing process. Carrie…

The occult is on the rise. I was invited on the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast to talk with Amy Davison about why youth and adults are falling prey to this dangerous worldview. Find out more about their ministry here: https://bit.ly/3M2d0CX.This is a rebroadcast from the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast.…

***Part 2 of our Series on Human Trafficking***An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are CaughtAs we've been researching questions about the film, Sound of Freedom, we have interacted with various insiders who work in the field of human trafficking. Our guest for this discussion has worked in a human trafficking law enforcement unit in a major …

Krista is joined by Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins for this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast. They will help you process the recent events in Israel, including explaining the history of the conflict, as well as the link between the Critical Social Theories and Hamas. If you listen to ONE THING about the conflict, make it this!…

***NOTE: Since I've been researching the film, Sound of Freedom, I have also been working to assemble some quality content related to human trafficking. I want to help people move beyond the Hollywood sensationalism into being more accurately informed. Tonight is the kick-off for that special content. This is part 1 of 3.***During the month of Octo…

Recently, I’ve been doing some content related to the film Sound of Freedom, as well as the man behind the film, Tim Ballard. I wrote a blog post in July and then dropped a podcast summarizing some of my research last week. I will likely drop another podcast later in the week, as the story is quickly escalating.But it made me think about how this s…

We hadn't even heard the term "Christian Nationalism" until about two years ago. Now, there is a growing division among Christians about how to think about the relationship between faith and government. Last December, we had a discussion over dinner with our friend Sam Sey about the issue. Now we are going to have a public conversation to share our…

It's not always easy to determine what's real on the internet. But Christians have a responsibility to do their due diligence before pressing the SHARE button. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, I'm sharing my journey to research the alleged "true" story behind the film, Sound of Freedom.Programming note: I recorded this on August 14,…

Have you ever looked at YouTube Kids? It's kinda scary. And definitely not safe for kids! Former FBI agent, Chris Gonzales, has a bold vision to provide a healthy alternative to this degenerative platform. Come find out about his pioneering work!Get all the info about Good Tube Kids: https://goodtube.kids/info…

***A Closer Look at the Orange Curriculum's Position on Race***I continue to receive a lot of inquiries related to the Orange Curriculum. Over the last year, I have been collecting resources focusing on their position on race and racism. This is important data for those churches who are trying to decide whether to use Orange. Toward the end, I will…

We are excited to finally have our friend, Christopher Yuan, on the show. He will share a little about his journey out of homosexuality, as well as his perspectives on the "Side B" approach to helping those who struggle with same sex attraction. This is a very important discussion, especially for parents and pastors.…

This is the second of a 2-part teaching series on church leadership.My friend, Pastor Jeremy Bannister, and I have a discussion about the job description of elders and deacons and how these offices are the key to healthy churches. And what some of the consequences can be when churches don't follow God's plan.…