Whatever is at the center of your life shapes you. The atmosphere of the home helps a child understand what is most important. Where does the family gather to talk and are free to create? Are more words texted on a device than to each other? Shanda talks about the center of the home before technology and why parents are losing ground when it comes to influencing their children to follow God. No family is perfect, and since we're all humans and descendents of Adam and Eve, every family is disfunc...
May 04, 2024•39 min•Season 18Ep. 236
Should a husband and wife divulge all of their baggage to each other, especially before they get married? What is baggage? If something can be carried it can be put down. But that means it must be dealt with. Shanda talks about the three types of baggage that can crush a marriage and what you can do to make sure it doesn't. Choosing to love your spouse means you sacrifice how you feel for what's best for the marriage. How do you do that? All of these questions are discussed and answered so you k...
Apr 27, 2024•41 min•Season 18Ep. 235
It's no secret that almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. When something becomes normalized in society that doesn't mean the church should stop speaking out about it. Unfortunately, the breakdown of the family is reflected in the breakdown of society. Shanda discusses the history of divorce in America and how it affects the family and children. If you think divorce does not ripple beyond you and impacts those around you, the statistics shared in this episode will cause you to re-think your pos...
Apr 20, 2024•38 min•Season 18Ep. 234
In this first episode of the Marriage and Family series, Shanda lays out a defense for why marriage is not a social construct. With more people marrying later in life and less marriages overall, why do young people devalue marriage? The bottom line is that marriage is not only good for society, it's good for you. Shanda breaks down why the definition of marriage cannot be changed and how marriage makes you a better person overall. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @sh...
Apr 14, 2024•30 min•Season 18Ep. 233
What is the New Apostolic Reformation and why do you need to know about it? Holly Pivec, author and apologist, warns the church about the teachings and practices of NAR. NAR is a fast growing movement in the church that emphasizes signs and wonders, and they believe God provides new revelation through His prophets. Have you heard of Bethel Church? Do you you listen to Jesus Culture? If so, you're more familar with NAR than you might realize. Holly's insightful knowledge and passion to weigh ever...
Apr 06, 2024•52 min•Season 18Ep. 232
When Christians integrate new age practices like yoga, meditation, and the power of your words. into life coaching, should Christians participate because they incorporate scripture and prayer? Shanda will tell you how to spot new age practices in Christian coaching and online teachers and why it has no place in the church Then we'll look at what the Bible says about suffering and the hope we have that God will use our suffering for good. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebo...
Mar 31, 2024•51 min•Season 18Ep. 231
Is marriage a social construct that can be redefined without consequence? John Ferrer is on the show to discuss why marriage and family are the strength of society. Statistically, the divorce rates in the church compare equally to the divorce rates outside of the church, however, there is a stark difference when looking at the marriages of committed Christians. John and Shanda discuss these differences and define marriage and family from a biblical perspective. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.co...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 18Ep. 230
How do you know if someone is misinterpreting Scripture? Shanda goes through some of the most misintepreted BIble verses today and how to spot when someone takes a verse out of context. You'll learn the top three rules to properly study the Bible, and how to choose the right teachers that will help you grow out of the milk of the gospel. Register for Shanda's next class: The 7 Churches in Revelation where you'll not only critique the churches of the 1st century and how their problems relate to t...
Mar 16, 2024•44 min•Season 17Ep. 229
Every religion holds to essential doctrines that make them distinct and identifiable from every other belief system. Christianity is no different. David Wolcott and I examine Progressive Christianity and their denial of the essential doctrines of the faith. Does this mean those who say they're progressive Christians are not Christian? We also talk about why many Christians today identify with moralistic therapeutic deism as their worldview, and their dependence on emotionalism. Contact David at ...
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 17Ep. 228
What is faith? If you ask a Christian, they likely can't tell you. Christians, like many unbelievers, think faith is believing in something you can't see without evidence. Is it true that in order to have faith you can't ask for evidence? Is faith opposed to logic and reason? Shanda recaps her conversation with an atheist on social media and shares the results from a poll asking Christians to define faith. This episode will not only challenge you to examine what faith is, but it will challenge y...
Mar 02, 2024•38 min•Season 17Ep. 227
How did the sexual revolution impact the church? Why do many who grew up in the days of purity culture feel the message was damaging to those in the church? Terrell Clemmons from Salvo Magazine takes us back in time to the moral shift that led to the sexual revolution. We discuss why expressive individualism is hurting our culture, and why identity is linked to sexuality. This conversation is both eye opening and something the church must take note of. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagr...
Feb 25, 2024•57 min•Season 17Ep. 226
Lady Gaga's 2011 song, Born This Way , was a hit because not only does it have a catchy tune, it has a catchy message: God accepts you the way you are because He makes no mistakes. Messages like these are a dime a dozen in the culture we're in. But what if they come from those in the church? Shanda discusses the catchy phrases that have made their way into the church but are accepted by Christians because God is sprinkled in there somewhere. She takes you through passages of Scripture that show ...
Feb 17, 2024•24 min•Season 17Ep. 225
Do you follow your emotions and regret it later? How can you prepare to think well and not be manipulated by the propaganda you'll see this election season? Christians often think that because God renews their minds by the word they don't have to learn logic. Is that true? Kathy Gibbens, host of the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, is on the show to talk about why it's necessary to learn how to think. You'll hear about the most common fallacies Shanda and Kathy encounter on social media, ...
Feb 10, 2024•45 min•Season 17Ep. 224
Is Christianity a bunch of do's and don'ts? Shanda received a question from a listener on Facebook about the guilt of working out and going to the gym. After futher discussion, the listener revealed she grew up in a legalistic church and struggles with false guilt. In today's episode, Shanda address the listener's concerns by defining what legalism is and how to identify it. You will learn how to break free from legalism and how to think biblically about guilt, shame, and condemnation. Are any o...
Feb 03, 2024•55 min•Season 17Ep. 223
Most women's Bible studies don't focus on theology as much as they focus on felt needs. Why is that? Isn't theology for women too? Nikki Stull from Women In Apologetics advocates for why every believer ought to be a theologian. We talk about: How does the average Christian study theology? Reasons Christians need both apologetics and theology. Some next steps for how to dive deeper into Bible study. Follow Nikki Stull at https://seekingsacredtruth.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram...
Jan 28, 2024•49 min•Season 17Ep. 222
Everyone is someone's disicple because discipleship is not isolated to Christianity. A disciple is a student or follower of a teacher or leader. With a definition like that, it's easy to see we are all someone's disciple. Whatever you give your mind to will form your worldview. As a student of the word, you have a responsiblity to guard who you allow in it. In this episode, we discuss: What do we mean when we say discipleship is not isolated to Christianity? What is the responsibility of a disci...
Jan 19, 2024•34 min•Season 17Ep. 221
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and with the Israel-Hamas war in the spotlight in recent months, many claim it's a religion of peace. Is that true? Laura Zifer Powell, an Islamic Specialist with Women in Apologetics, is on the show to talk about the origin of Islam. We discuss the "Queers for Palestine" and the reality of that statement, as well as TikTokers converting to Islam after reading the Quran. Will Muslims eventually take over the world? Listen to this powerful conver...
Jan 13, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 17Ep. 220
Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? When you tell someone you're going to do something, do you follow through? As we begin a new year, there's something to be said about being a person of your word. In fact, if you've made goals and desire change in the new year, you've already given your word that you will do what you plan in order to accomplish those goals. We'll discuss what the Bible says about keeping your word. We'll also discuss why your word is attached to your reputation, an...
Jan 06, 2024•27 min•Season 16Ep. 219
Do you make new year's resolutions? Most resolutions are forgotten by the third week of January. There is a better way to make lasting and positive changes and it all starts with goal setting and planning for success. For the Christian, Shanda talks about how to make goals in the three areas of Matthew 22:37: mind, body, and soul. She gives you tips on how to plan for their success and what you can do to take Bible study and studying new concepts to a deeper level. This episode will get your new...
Dec 30, 2023•31 min•Season 16Ep. 218
As you get ready to start a new year, if there is one spiritual goal worth making it's to nurture your prayer life. But how do you pray? Some think the Lord's prayer is meant to be memorized and recited, but Jesus gave it to us as a model for prayer. Shanda will teach you how to pray through each section of the Lord's prayer and tell you what to do when you don't feel like praying. Our prayer lives are too easy to neglect, but there is a way to be devoted to praying and talking to God. Find Shan...
Dec 23, 2023•32 min•Season 16Ep. 217
What are your Christmas traditions? Traditions are passed on from one generation to the next and binds families throughout generations. Shanda talks about the importance of traditions and how they help adjust with major life changes such as moving and deaths in the family. You'll also hear about the appeal to tradition fallacy. Has someone in your family ever said you can't change plans because this is the way it's always been done? Recognizing this fallacy will help you prepare for conversation...
Dec 16, 2023•32 min•Season 16Ep. 216
It's easy to see that Christmas is commercialized in our culture, but does that mean Christians shouldn't celebrate it? What about the Christians who celebrate Christmas and do Santa with their kids? Is that a sin? Shanda talks about Christmas myths and legends and the importance of a Christian's abiliity to explain why the virgin birth doesn't fall into either of these genres. Finally, Shanda touches on the "Christmas is pagan" debate and how to respond. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Inst...
Dec 09, 2023•26 min•Season 16Ep. 215
God with man is what makes Christianity unique to any other religion. To dwell among us is the heart of God. In the Old Testament, we see David's desire to build a house for God. But even David understood that no house could hold the presence of God. When Jesus walked the earth, God took on flesh and dwelt among us. The angel proclaimed, "Immanuel, God with us." It was a concept too great to fathom. Now that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, His desire is to still dwell among us, but t...
Dec 03, 2023•30 min•Season 16Ep. 214
How important is Genesis to Christianity? It depends on who you ask. Many Christians believe Adam and Eve weren't real historical figures. Some don't believe Genesis is foundational to our understanding of Christianity. Albert Leon is on the show to discuss Genesis 1-11. We break up these chapters into: Creation, Fall 1 (Adam and Eve), Fall 2 (The Flood), Fall 3 (Babel). Get your note taking tools out. It's going to be a great discussion and educational too. Follow @afoolandhisbible on Instagram...
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 16Ep. 213
What are the indicators of the victim mentality? Excuses and blame go as far back as Genesis 3 and we are all susceptible to it. But what happens when we nurture a culture of people with a victim mentality? We get a thankless generation. Paul told Timothy that the last days would be difficult because people are thankless. With the rise of critical race theory and an oppressor/oppressed view of society, it is no wonder more people see themsevles as victims. Shanda takes you through scripture to l...
Nov 18, 2023•39 min•Season 16Ep. 212
Does the Bible tell us to love ourselves? Many Christian women believe it does. They always use the analogy that you have to put your own oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs. While the Bible does not promote self-loathing, it does talk to us about loving God and loving others. Shanda also talks about how to properly do self-care in a culture that is all about me, myself, and I. Listen to this archived episode and be reminded that self-love is a lie! Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.c...
Nov 15, 2023•34 min•Season 16Ep. 211
After finding herself in an unplanned pregnancy, the Lord has redeemed her and her story. She uses her testimony to counterteach what the world tells women: that you have to lose yourself to motherhood, that our husbands have it so much easier than we do, and that children are too much of a hassle. Laila is Christian wife, mother, and the host of the Learning To Mom Podcast where she informs first time moms on pregnancy and birth without making them feel overwhelmed. Find Shanda www.shandafulbri...
Nov 12, 2023•52 min•Season 16Ep. 210
Men dressing in drag at the Dove awards and mega churches hosting gay affirming conferences? What's happened to the American church? Shanda talks about the dangers of compromise for the Christian and how it all starts with compromising a little here and a little there. Shanda uses examples from Lot and his compromise in Sodom but ends this episode with the encouragement of Hebrews 12. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com ...
Nov 04, 2023•48 min•Season 15Ep. 209
When you own your mistakes and are held accountable for your choices and decisions, it will change your life. Juliana Page is a life coach who helps those who opt for coaching instead of counseling. Instead of rehashing past mistakes and hurts, Juliana believes in taking ownership of what you can change and she teaches her clients how to do that from a biblical perspective. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resour...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 15Ep. 208
Is masculinity toxic? How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Professor Nancy Pearcey addresses this issue in her new book, The Toxic War On Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles The Sexes. She goes on to explain what masculinity is and why over the years the script for masculinity turned toxic. Her research shows that authentic Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. You do not want to miss this episode! – The Toxic War on Mas...
Oct 28, 2023•49 min•Season 15Ep. 207
