Episodes

From Mama Bear Apologetics

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Episodes

Episode 144. Self-Refuting Statements with Tricia Scribner 2026-03-03
In this episode, the Mama Bears continue laying the groundwork for raising children who can stand firm in a culture that often sounds persuasive but…
Episode 143. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning with Tricia Scribner 2026-02-17
Amy and Tricia continue their classical apologetics series, diving into discursive reasoning —the step-by-step thinking process that distinguishes…
Episode 142. Understanding the Nature of Truth with Tricia Scribner 2026-02-03
In this foundational episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner tackle the concept of truth in an age dominated by…
Episode 141. The Role of Logic in Christianity with Tricia Scribner 2026-01-20
Amy and Tricia, two of our Mama Bears, define logic and explain why it’s essential for critical thinking, biblical reasoning, and defending the…
Episode 140. Why Theology Matters with Krista Bontrager 2026-01-13
In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics , Amy hosts Krista Bontrager (a public theologian with decades of experience) to unpack why theology is…
Episode 138. Cultivating a Heart for Advent 2025-12-05
In this episode, Amy reflect on the season of Advent and how it points believers toward four core spiritual truths — hope, spiritual warfare…
Episode 137: How Can We Know Christianity is True? 2025-11-11
In this episode, Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner, a classical apologist, to explore how we can know Christianity is true. They walk through a…
Episode 135. How Enneagram and Richard Rohr Deconstruct Jesus with Alexa Cramer 2025-10-14
This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics explores the spiritual dangers behind the Enneagram and the teachings of Richard Rohr, particularly how they…
Episode 134. Grandparent Revival: How to Use Your Retirement to Pass Down a Legacy of Faith 2025-09-30
Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner to encourage and equip grandparents for intentional discipleship. Using the cultural moment sparked by Charlie…
Episode 133: How to Help Your Kids Process the Loss of Charlie Kirk 2025-09-15
In this somber episode, we reflect on the tragic and violent loss of Charlie Kirk. Just hours before he was killed, Charlie shared his favorite…
Episode 132. The Lie of Best-Selfism 2025-09-02
This episode tackles the cultural lie of Best-Selfism — the belief that personal happiness and fulfillment should be the highest priorities in life,…
Episode 131. ROARing Through K-Pop Demon Hunters 2025-08-19
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Hillary, Amy and Alexa analyze the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters using their ROAR method:…
Episode 130: Can Christians Judge? 2025-08-05
In this episode, we tackle a hot-button question that’s tripping up Christians left and right: Can Christians judge? And if so, how do we do it well…
Episode 129. How Dads Can Disciple Their Kids with Shane Winnings 2025-06-17
Welcome back, Mama Bears—and this week, we’re tagging in the Papa Bears! In part two of our conversation with Shane Winnings (Army vet, former cop,…
Episode 128: What every Dad needs from his Family, Church, and Brothers in Christ With Shane Winnings 2025-06-03
This month, we're turning the spotlight on our Papa Bears—and what better way to kick it off than with Shane Winnings, the new CEO of Promise…
Episode 127. Cub Tales and Mom Fails 2025-05-20
Hey Mama Bears! In this special episode, we’re lightening things up with a hilarious and heartfelt collection of real-life “mom fails” and kid…
Episode 126. Gather Moms - A Vision for Biblical Motherhood 2025-05-06
Hey Mama Bears! In this special episode, we’re turning the tables a bit. Instead of pouring out more theology and apologetics for parenting (don’t…
Episode 125. Why Modesty Matters 2025-04-08
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 124. When Church Accountability Becomes Church Bashing 2025-03-25
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…
Episode 123. Cricket, Ghost or God? Understanding the Holy Spirit. 2025-03-11
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,…
Episode 122. 5 Biblical Interpretation Questions Every Mama Bear Should Know! 2025-02-25
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…
Episode 121: Navigating Heated Political Conversations 2025-02-11
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…
Episode 120. 5 Ways The Wes Huff Interview Showed Us How To Be A Better Apologist 2025-01-28
Join us in this episode as we explore the insights from Wesley Huff's impactful interviews, notably his appearances on Joe Rogan's podcast…
Episode 119. Teach Them To Pray 2025-01-14
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…
Episode 118. Parenting Prodigals 2024-12-31
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…
Episode 117: ROARing Through Netflix’s Mary 2024-12-17
This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics takes you on a journey through the creative landscape of the new Netflix movie "Mary," directed by…
Episode 116. How To Explain Racism To Your Kids 2024-12-03
Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast as we tackle the challenging task of discussing racism and social…
Episode 115. Raising Gender Healthy Girls 2024-11-19
Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this…
Episode 114. Raising Gender Healthy Boys 2024-11-05
Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this…
Episode 113: How to Talk to Your Kids About Politics 2024-10-15
Talking about politics is hard enough, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like navigating a mine field. That’s why we here at Mama Bear…
Episode 112: Understanding the Inerrancy of Scripture 2024-10-08
Summary Join us as we tackle the crucial topic of biblical inerrancy and inspiration, particularly its impact on the faith of younger generations.…
Episode 111: How Has God Revealed Himself? 2024-09-17
Apologetics and theology go hand in hand. But before we can defend the faith, we have to know what we believe. In this podcast listeners will make a…
Episode 110: Back To School Encouragement for Kids 2024-09-03
Equip your children with the spiritual armor they need to navigate the cultural challenges they face in school. Join us as we walk through key…
Episode 109: How to Witness to Unbelieving Family and Friends 2024-08-06
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.…
Episode 108: 3 Things Kids Need To Know About Prayer 2024-07-23
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…
Episode 107: What to Know About Yoga 2024-06-25
Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise for women. It’s said to help with everything from balance to blood pressure, so there’s no problem…
Episode 106: The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey 2024-06-11
Professor Nancy Pearcey, renowned author of "The Toxic War on Masculinity," joins us in this enlightening episode of Mama Bear Apologetics…
Episode 105: 3 Myths About Taylor Swift 2024-05-28
Could your child's playlist be as influential as their peers? That's the question we tackle, as Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets…
Episode 104. Three Encouragements for All Moms on Mother's Day 2024-05-12
Summary My heart swells with gratitude when I recall the gentle whispers of wisdom my own mother shared with me, shaping my spiritual path. This…
Episode 103. The Holy Sexuality Project with Christopher Yuan 2024-04-30
Summary On this episode we are Joined by Christopher Yuan to discuss The Holy Sexuality Project and what led him to create it. Christopher…
Episode 102: ROAR'ing Through The He Gets Us Campaign 2024-04-16
Summary Hello, fellow Mama Bears! On this episode we are ROAR'ing through the latest He Gets Us commercial that aired during the Super Bowl at…
Episode 101. What Bible Translation Should I Use? 2024-04-02
In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics, we discuss all things bible translations — Formal, Functional, and Optimal. We also explore the difference…
Episode 100. New Book: Honest Prayers for Mama Bears 2024-03-19
Summary Every mother's prayer journey is unique, yet bound by a common thread of seeking God's guidance through the chaos and beauty of…
Episode 99: How Christianity Changed the World for the Better. 2024-03-05
SUMMARY Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, as we explore the vital connection between a biblical…
Episode 98: Crash Course in the Enneagram 2024-02-20
Summary In this episode, Amy Davison and Alexa Cramer examine the Enneagram’s influence on faith and family. They question the Enneagram’s purported…
Episode 97: The Four Types of Love and Why Our Kids Need to Understand Them 2024-02-06
Summary In this episode, Hillary and Amy address four different types of love in-depth — Agape (unconditional, self-sacrificial love), Storge…
Episode 96. How to Discuss Pro-Life Arguments with Friends and Family 2024-01-23
Summary The hardest conversations to have often aren’t with strangers, but with our own family, especially when it comes to hot-button issues like a…
Episode 95. Family-Focused Resolutions for 2024 2024-01-10
Summary In this impromptu podcast, Hillary and Amy wished the Mama Bears a Happy New Year and a challenge: to focus on discipling the home in…
Episode 94. Advent 4: The Theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing 2023-12-24
This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the third one about “Joy to the World”? You can watch it here. Summary As we close…
Episode 93. Advent 3: The Theology of Joy to the World 2023-12-17
This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the second one about “O Holy Night”? You can watch it here. Summary If there’s one…
Episode 92. Advent 2: The Theology of O Holy Night 2023-12-11
This is the second podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the first one about “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”? You can watch it here. Summary…
Episode 91. Advent 1: The Theology of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” 2023-12-05
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…
Episode 90: A Crash Course in the Israel – Palestine Conflict Part 2 2023-11-21
Summary In a Crash Course to the Israel-Palestine Conflict Part 1, Hillary, Amy, and guest David explained the terminology, the history of the…
Episode 89: A Crash Course in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Part 1) 2023-11-14
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…
Episode 88: ROARing Through the Concept of “Ghosts” 2023-10-27
Summary On this episode, we ROAR through the topic of ghosts. What are they? What are the common misconceptions around ghosts and the supernatural?…
Episode 87: The Rise in Occult Fascination Among Youth with Krista Bontrager 2023-10-18
Summary This week we are joined by Krista Bontrager to discuss how the occult is becoming more popular among younger generations, what that looks…
Episode 86: When Social Justice Comes to Your Kid’s School: Prejudice and Discrimination 2023-10-04
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…
Episode 85: When Social Justice Comes to Your Kids’ School 2023-09-12
Summary 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…
Episode 84: Understanding Deconstruction: A Conversation with Alisa Childers 2023-04-01
Main Points Covered Defining deconstruction Definitions vary depending on the person: Some mean it as a way to define them questioning different…
Episode 83. The Impact of Worldview Training at Summit Ministries: A Conversation with Jeff Myers 2023-03-07
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…
Episode 82. The Impact of Marriage and Divorce on Children: A Conversation with Katy Faust 2023-02-13
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…
Episode 80. 2022 Wrap Up with Mama Bear Apologetics 2022-12-21
Introduction: Hillary, Amy, Lindsey, and Nancy talk about some of the highlights that happened at Mama Bear this year. Join us in celebrating all…
Episode 79. Hollywood Heroes with Frank Turek, Part 2 2022-12-08
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…
Episode 78. Hollywood Heroes with Frank Turek, Part 1 2022-12-06
SPOILER ALERT: We talk about some specific films in this episode and talk directly about their endings. Some of the references include Iron Man,…
Episode 77. Nurturing Gratefulness This Thanksgiving 2022-11-23
Hillary and Amy are back together for this special Thanksgiving podcast about gratefulness, especially in this time of busyness and materialistic…
Episode 76. Questions to Ask Your Kids’ School 2022-11-11
Introduction: Mama Bear Board member Teasi Cannon joins Amy to talk about questions parents should ask their kids’ school, particularly in private…
Episode 75: Defending Young Minds Against Porn with Kristen Jenson 2022-10-28
https://mamabearapologetics.com/episode-75-defending-young-minds-against-porn-with-kristen-jenson/ Introduction: Kristen Jenson, author of Good…
Episode 74: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank 2022-10-13
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,…
Episode 73: A Look at Black Lives Matters with Monique Duson 2022-09-21
Introduction: The idea for this episode came from one of our listeners who encountered the 13 Black Lives Matters principles in her child’s…
Episode 72: Resurrection Evidences Part 1: On Which Facts Do Even Skeptics Agree? 2022-05-19
INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. We’ve celebrated Easter, and we…
Episode 71: I Pity the Fool: Intro to Why the Resurrection Matters for our Kids’ Faith 2022-04-08
INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest, Tricia Scribner, joins us to talk about apologetics and being a grandmama bear. Just in time for Easter, Tricia and…
Episode 70: Intentional Discipleship Amidst a Crazy, Hectic Schedule – with Skillet’s Korey Cooper 2022-03-20
INTRODUCTION: Today’s guest is Skillet’s Korey Cooper. She joins Hillary to talk about life on the concert road, managing family relationships, and…
Episode 69: Mentorship and How It Can Impact Your Kids (a conversation with Gale Carter) 2022-02-04
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…
Episode 68: The Role of Humor in Apologetics – with Joel Barry from The Babylon Bee 2022-01-16
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…
Episode 67: 2021 Wrap Up 2021-12-31
Join 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…
Episode 66: Tales from a Former Comprehensive Sex Educator – with Monica Cline 2021-12-20
DISCLAIMER: 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…
Episode 65: Talking with Our Kids About Tolerance – with Monique Duson 2021-08-24
Amy and Monique talk about how we can explain tolerance to our kids. Amy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear Apologist. She…
Episode 64: Explaining Miracles to Kids with Matthew Mittelberg 2021-07-26
Amy talks with Matthew Mittelberg about how we can explain miracles to children. Amy Davison is a former Air Force veteran turned Mama Bear…
Episode 63: Progressive Christianity: A Discussion with Alisa Childers 2021-06-30
Join 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…
Episode 62: Let’s Talk About Easter: pagan roots, bunnies, the Resurrection, and more! 2021-04-01
Springtime is here! But in addition to birds singing and flowers blooming, questions inevitably pop up regarding Easter and how it is celebrated. In…