Mama Bear Apologetics

Apr 08 2025 124 ep. 43 mins 1.6k

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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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Episode 125. Why Modesty Matters

Apr 08 2025 30 mins

Can modesty actually be an act of worship? And what does that even look like in a world where “less is more” seems to be the fashion motto? In this episode, we dive into the ever-relevant and controversial topic of modesty—but not in a finger-waggy, rulebook kind of way. We’re talking about modesty as a form of worship that honors both God and the bodies He gave us. From 1

Episode 124. When Church Accountability Becomes Church Bashing

Mar 25 2025 59 mins

Hey Mama Bears! In this episode, Hilary and Amy tackle a growing trend we’ve seen online: calling out churches in a way that crosses from accountability into straight-up bashing. One post in particular claimed that churches without special needs ministries are leading people away from God—and whew, we’ve got thoughts. We unpack the difference between genuine concerns and unfa

Episode 123. Cricket, Ghost or God? Understanding the Holy Spirit.

Mar 11 2025 28 mins

Hey Mama Bears! Today, we’re tackling some big misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. He’s not just a mystical force or a gut feeling—He’s a person, fully God, with wisdom, and power. And getting this right matters! A.W. Tozer and R.A. Torrey remind us that a faulty view of the Holy Spirit can lead to serious theological errors. So, let’s dive into Scripture—Acts, Romans

Episode 122. 5 Biblical Interpretation Questions Every Mama Bear Should Know!

Feb 25 2025 24 mins

Hey Mama bears (and Papa Bears too!), let’s talk about something super important—how we read the Bible. It’s not just about opening the pages and hoping for a divine light bulb moment. Nope! If we’re not careful, we can end up twisting Scripture to say what we want it to say instead of what God actually meant.That’s why we’re diving into biblical interpretation—what i

Episode 121: Navigating Heated Political Conversations

Feb 11 2025 44 mins

In this episode, we’re exploring the intersection of Christian values and politics in a divided world. How do we apply our faith in the political realm? We’ll discuss the importance of humility in conversations, especially with teens who are forming their own views.We’ll also examine the roles of government and church in issues like border policies through the lens of Scriptu

Episode 120. 5 Ways The Wes Huff Interview Showed Us How To Be A Better Apologist

Jan 28 2025 39 mins

Join us in this episode as we explore the insights from Wesley Huff's impactful interviews, notably his appearances on Joe Rogan's podcast as well as a pivotal discussion with Billy Carson, hosted by Mark Maynard. We highlight how Huff's composed and respectful defense of faith amidst hostility serves as a remarkable model for teaching children critical thinking and bib

Episode 119. Teach Them To Pray

Jan 14 2025 52 mins

Join us as we kick off the new year with a conversation about prayer, featuring Julie Loos, co-author of "Honest Prayers for Mama Bears." We explore the challenges that mothers face, such as the guilt from busy schedules and the fear of missing opportunities to teach children about prayer. Julie's story is a testament to the power of prayer in personal faith and spiritu

Episode 118. Parenting Prodigals

Dec 31 2024 44 mins

Have you ever faced the heart-wrenching challenge of having your child walk away from their faith? On this episode, Mary Comm joins us to share her profound journey of learning to love and relate to her adult prodigal child. With authenticity and vulnerability, Mary opens up about her own past as a prodigal, shedding light on the nuanced differences between genuine estrangement and

Episode 117: ROARing Through Netflix’s Mary

Dec 17 2024 39 mins

This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics takes you on a journey through the creative landscape of the new Netflix movie "Mary," directed by D.J. Caruso. Drawing inspiration from the pseudo-evangelical book of James, we dissect how this film reimagines the Christmas story, providing parents with guidance on navigating its differences from biblical accounts. Our goal is to equip

Episode 116. How To Explain Racism To Your Kids

Dec 03 2024 60 mins

Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast as we tackle the challenging task of discussing racism and social justice with children from a biblical perspective. We're excited to welcome our friends and esteemed guests, Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson, authors of the insightful book "Walking in Unity." Together, we explore how to com