Summary Merry Christmas! In honor of Advent, Mama Bear wanted to help you keep Christ the focus of the season by taking you through the theology of your favorite Christmas Carols. The theme of the first Sunday of Advent is “hope,” and one carol that encapsulates hope is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” This 18th […]

Summary In a Crash Course to the Israel-Palestine Conflict Part 1, Hillary, Amy, and guest David explained the terminology, the history of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, and the evidence showing how Israel has belonged to the Jewish people. In this episode, Hillary and Amy shift from history to the importance of why we stand by Israel. […]

Summary October 7, 2023, saw the attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. Conflict is nothing new to this region, but for Americans, the way in which the coverage has been handled shifts with each news outlet. Did Israel bring this attack on themselves through an alleged colonization of Palestine? Is Hamas the freedom […]

Summary On this episode, we ROAR through the topic of ghosts. What are they? What are the common misconceptions around ghosts and the supernatural? What does the bible say about ghosts and how are Christians supposed to engage this topic?   Main Points Covered How does the world see ghosts? What is a ghost truly? […]

Summary This week we are joined by Krista Bontrager to discuss how the occult is becoming more popular among younger generations, what that looks like and what parents should be on guard against. Krista has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and we are grateful for the wisdom she shares with us.   Main […]

Summary In part 2 of our conversation about social justice, we tackle the topics of Prejudice and Discrimination and the issues we see with some of the modern definitions and applications of these ideas. We seek to provide a biblical framework for how to engage in these topics with your kids and others. Main Points […]

In this first episode of a series of episodes, we discuss what to do when the topic of Social Justice is introduced into your child’s school curriculum. How do you have that conversation with your child? How do you have that conversation with their school? What is a biblical view of Justice, truth and bias?

Main Points Covered Defining deconstruction Definitions vary depending on the person: Some mean it as a way to define them questioning different doctrinal stances they grew up with all the way to walking away from the faith Deconstruction is the walking away from historic Christianity A turning away/rejection of the core beliefs of evangelical faith […]

  Main Points Covered The origins of Summit To create a ministry to equip teens and adults to know why they believe what they believe Summit’s Approach is Worldview Focused Helps teens understand the world around them and the counterfeit worldviews around them Teens understand other worldviews and how to respond Summit changes the trajectory […]

In this episode, Amy talks with Katy Faust, founder and director of the children’s rights organization, Them Before Us, about how children have a right to both their mother and father, how God’s design for marriage protects children, how divorce impacts children, and how to help kids understand why marriage is important. (Note: If you […]

In this episode, Amy talks with Stacy Manning about relational discipleship and raising kids to be warriors of the faith. . Main Points Covered: Homeschooling isn’t possible for everyone Helping kids spot worldviews is essential Indoctrination is toxic when questions can’t be asked or thoughts challenged. Indoctrination isn’t brainwashing. Practice the No flinch rule Attack […]

  Introduction: Hillary, Amy, Lindsey, and Nancy talk about some of the highlights that happened at Mama Bear this year. Join us in celebrating all that God has done and continues to do. Main Points Covered: Some Amazing Stats! Book one in several languages Mama Bears on the move All the books (!!!) Podcast update […]

This is part 2 with Frank Turek. You can listen or watch part 1 here. SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some specific films in this episode and talk directly about their endings. Some of the references include Spiderman, Captain America, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Batman.  Introduction: Frank Turek, founder of and president […]

SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some specific films in this episode and talk directly about their endings. Some of the references include Iron Man, Inside Out, and the Harry Potter films. Introduction: Frank Turek, founder of and president of CrossExamined, joins Amy to talk about his book, Hollywood Heroes, which he co-authored with his son, […]

Hillary and Amy are back together for this special Thanksgiving podcast about gratefulness, especially in this time of busyness and materialistic pursuits. Main Points Covered: Purpose of Gratitude: Protective aspect: Romans 1:18-32 Ingratitude breeds spiritual decline Gratitude has a spiritually protective aspect Psychological Benefits: Gratitude changes brain chemistry and improves mental health. Philippians 4:8 Perspective […]

Introduction: Mama Bear Board member Teasi Cannon joins Amy to talk about questions parents should ask their kids’ school, particularly in private schools and homeschooling co-ops. Main Points Covered: Why parents should ask schools questions Question 1: Are teachers trained theologically? Question 2: Do they teach from a Christian worldview and teaching what a worldview […]

Introduction: Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today’s Young Kids, joins Amy to talk about how we can protect kids from pornography. Main Points Covered: Kristen shares how she was motivated to write this book Average age kids are exposed to porn: 8! More about Good Pictures Bad Pictures book Will talking […]

https://youtu.be/5vjOPD_O8JM Introduction: Amy is joined by author and mom of six Molly DeFrank to discuss her book, Digital Detox. As you listen, be open to the Holy Spirit’s conviction regarding this issue. Main Points Covered: How Molly got interested in screen time effects We’re really the first generation of parents wading through this issue We […]

Introduction: The idea for this episode came from one of our listeners who encountered the 13 Black Lives Matters principles in her child’s classroom. Wanting to know more, she reached out to Mama Bear. Amy knew exactly who to talk with – Monique Duson, co-founder of The Center for Biblical Unity. In this episode, Amy […]

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 […]

INTRODUCTION: 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 […]

INTRODUCTION: 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 […]

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 Christian faith. This podcast is also relevant for boy moms, so stick around even if you don’t have daughters! Amy is also visited by a very persistent fly, so if you watch this on YouTube (and you should!), hilarity does ensue.

MBA 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...

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