Humans cannot flourish if we don't live according to God's design. And a major component of that design involves WORK. Yet, there are many messages these days that program our children not to work. In my own parenting journey, I have found that discipling my children about work and money have had a substantial impact on their lives as young adults. In this episode, I will share some Scriptures and practical ideas to help you disciple your kids on these issues.
Aug 14, 2023•57 min
We are all theologians. Why? Because everyone has beliefs about God. The question is, do you have sound or unsound theology. How can parents equip themselves to think more accurately about God so they can disciple the kids in their lives more effectively. This is a rebroadcast from the Brave Parenting podcast. braveparenting.net Find FREE resources to help foster daily Bible reading: https://www.thenextgenerationministries.com/resources. Watch my webinar about developing a daily Bible habit: htt...
Aug 07, 2023•59 min
Memorizing longer passages of Scripture can be invaluable to your knowledge of Christianity, your personal spiritual growth, and your love for God—and you don’t have to be a genius to do it! My friend, Amy Hall (from Stand to Reason) came on to describe the benefits of memorization, give practical tips for memorizing, and help you develop a personalized plan for memorizing your favorite chapter or even an entire book of the Bible. You can do it! Link to a blog post with Amy's tips: https://www.s...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 1 min
We often talk about the fact we think there is a place in the Christian life to engage in public advocacy. But something that's even more important than public advocacy is for every Christian to understand that the pathway to solving America’s real problems lies in evangelism. Changing policies or electing better politicians won’t be enough for lasting change. We must preach the Gospel with increased vigor in order that the Holy Spirit will change people’s hearts. But many of us have never even ...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 34 min
Practical wisdom to diagnose the spiritual health of your favorite Christian institution Do you send your kids to Christian school or donate to a favorite ministry? Or do you work for a ministry or church? Do you ever wonder how well it is maintaining biblical fidelity? I want to share with you the four stages of institutional health when it comes to maintaining biblical fidelity. This is a rubric that I've developed after many difficult discussions with churches and ministries over the years. T...
Jul 24, 2023•57 min
My husband and I went to see the surprising summer hit, Sound of Freedom. I discuss the highs and lows of the film in this honest review. Link to my blog post (mentioned in the podcast): https://www.theologymom.com/post/differentiating-between-fact-fiction-isn-t-always-easy
Jul 18, 2023•23 min
This week I'm sharing more details about my journey as a theologian....the part I don't usually share in public: the sin and struggles of my 20 year wilderness period. It's kinda....rough. And why I think it matters for others who aspire to work in ministry and apologetics.
Jul 17, 2023•54 min
Ask five people to define the church and you'll get five different definitions. What is the church, exactly? Our inability to biblically define what the church is has led to all kinds of confusion and toxic situations. Toward the end, I discuss the fatal flaw of the seeker sensitive model for "doing" church. Additional resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-look-for-in-a-church/id1195394811?i=1000616742280 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/att-148-should-i-start-a-house-chu...
Jul 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Many of us have heard snippets about the Supreme Court's recent decision about Affirmative Action. We've asked Christian attorney, Hohn Cho, who has carefully researched this case and will report on his findings. Why does this case matter for Christians?
Jul 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
I know there are many people who follow me who would like to homeschool, but they have concerns that they won't be up for the challenge. Is homeschooling right for your family? Let's talk about it. I've asked my friend, Alicia Moss, who is a homeschool coach to come on and talk about how we can move past the obstacles. We even discuss how to make homeschooling happen for students with special needs.
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We are honored to be joined tomorrow night by Christian philosopher and social reformer, Vishal Mangalwadi. We will discuss the role the Bible played in shaping India––and America. We will explore the influence of missionaries, India's caste system, power, the impact of the British empire on slavery, widow burning and infanticide, the revolutionary nature of the distribution of the Bible, and more. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion with a pioneering Christian brother.
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min
The topic of reparations is hard. It's emotional. And polarizing. But it's a question that we get at outreaches...a LOT. So we are finally going to talk in public about where we are with this issue.
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 33 min
If Krista ruled the world, every church in America would make a way so that every family in their congregation who wants to remove their children from government schools can do it. This means local churches will need to provide education solutions that include single parents and low-income families. I’ve asked my friend, Gheorghe Rosca, Jr. (from Protect Our Kids) to come on and help us discuss how a church can start a school as an alternative to government schools and as a refuge for our childr...
Jun 18, 2023•50 min
Back in 2020, the Riesco family had their business burned down in the BLM riots in Chicago. Even though they had been long-time advocates in the community, they were cancelled virtually overnight for saying "all black lives matter." We will talk to brother Juan about his family's experience and how they, by God's grace, "uncancelled" themselves. We will also find out what they learned and how they are ministering today in their community. Sometimes, standing up for the Gospel will cost us. Guest...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 17 min
In the good old days….the main thing we wanted in a product was that it worked. Buying a shirt didn't automatically mean I was also promoting a political philosophy. What's happening? Why are so many companies qu**ring themselves? This is a rebroadcast of a teaching that I did last week over at the Center for Biblical Unity.
Jun 14, 2023•40 min
I am not going to lie: it has been very hard for us as a family to navigate the waters of feeling church homeless for the last 3 years since we left our church of two decades. We have visited all kinds of churches in search of a better situation. It can be tough out there. Really. This has led me to thinking a LOT about what to look for in a church. I receive a fair number of letters asking for advice on this issue, including what to look for in a biblically faithful church and how to know it's ...
Jun 12, 2023•49 min
I have worked professionally in the fields of theology and apologetics for 30 years. I want to share some thoughts about the current state of women's apologetics and encourage up-and-coming female apologists. This is a special edition in honor of the 2023 Women in Apologetics conference.
Jun 07, 2023•31 min
JUNETEENTH EPISODE The frequent narrative is that Africans were introduced to Christianity as a result of slavery. But we have heard rumors that this might not actually be true. It's quite possible that Christianity had spread from northeast Africa to Central Africa long before the Trans-Atlantic slave trade. We will do a deep dive on this situation and try to uncover the truth. Guest: Dr. H C Felder
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 16 min
This is part 2 of my short teaching series on Roman Catholicism. In this episode, I am talking to my friend, theologian and former Catholic, Kenneth Samples about key doctrines that still divide us as Protestants and Catholics. I hope you are edified by our attempt at gracious conversation about an emotional and complex topic. Ken's debate with Fr. Mitch Pacwa on the authority of church and tradition: https://youtu.be/vG7JwkRihoM
Jun 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min
When I was posting about The Chosen earlier this year, I received a LOT of comments expressing concern about some of cast members being Roman Catholic and participating on the Hallow app (a Roman Catholic prayer app). I thought that this would be a good opportunity to discuss the complex relationship between Protestants and Roman Catholics. This will be a 2-part discussion. Part 1 will provide an overview of the subject focusing on beliefs that we have in common. Part 2 will include an interview...
May 29, 2023•54 min
The content I've been doing over the last year and a half related to the supernatural continues to be popular. I am trying to provide helpful, biblically-based content related to spiritual warfare. I think this is an important issue because aspects of our public culture are becoming increasingly overtly demonic. This teaching will build on the previous conversation I did back in January about common forms of demonic harassment. I will discuss 8 symptoms that can alert you when demonic harassment...
May 22, 2023•52 min
The culture is telling us that the path to unity includes "doing the work" of antiracism. How does this compare with the Bible? Monique and Krista answer one of the most common questions they get when we are on the road.
May 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Krista shares her approach to theological unity and denominational differences. This interview is a rebroadcast courtesy of the Faithfully Liven podcast. Connect with Faithfully Liven youtube.com/@faithfullyliven Blog: lyfe102.com Instagram: @dwanfai
May 14, 2023•48 min
One of the consequences of the events in 2020 was a great reshuffling of churches. Many people left their church, looking for a more biblically faithful alternative. We know that some of our followers have had a hard time finding a new church or have wondered whether to start a house church. Our friend, Uncle Kunkle (aka Brett Kunkle from MAVEN), is coming on to talk about his family's effort to start a house church in his backyard. Let's talk about the pros and cons of house churches. Special g...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 29 min
When I was posting about The Chosen earlier this year, I received a LOT of comments that the TV series violates the doctrine of sola scriptura. I thought it would be a good opportunity to clarify what sola scriptura actually means...and what it doesn't mean. Let's talk about it.
May 08, 2023•42 min
I am continuing to investigate and report on the creep of the Critical Social Theories into Christian higher ed. In this episode, I'll be sharing the results of my last 3 years of research. Also, a faculty member at a prominent Christian university recently sent me some training materials that were distributed to all the faculty. This material was designed to help faculty learn how to address "gender disparities" in the classroom. After watching the videos, I asked my friend who is a veteran of ...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 23 min
A few weeks ago, Elon Musk and 1000s of other tech leaders started circulating a petition calling for a PAUSE on all major AI developments. This included calling for a moratorium on ChatGPT upgrades. We want to help equip you to think about the rise of Artificial Intelligence technology and how it is already changing our lives. Guests: Dr. Joe Miller and Dr. Jeff Zweerink
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Last night I went with friends to see the 90-minute documentary/infomerical on deliverance, "Come Out In Jesus" name. It was crazytown.
Apr 11, 2023•56 min
A few years ago, a very close friend of mine converted to Coptic Orthodoxy. I was stunned at her announcement. I didn't know at the time what being Coptic even meant. We are sharing a bit of our journey through this major change and the impact that it's had on both of us. Guest: Anastasia Young Sia's Book: My American Flight to Egypt: A Western Evangelical Discovers the Ancient Faith https://www.amazon.com/American-Flight-Egypt-Evangelical-Discovers/dp/1950831426
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Krista provides some developments that are on the horizon related to Diversity trainings in the workplace. (This was originally broadcast as a Family Meeting through the Center for Biblical Unity.)
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr
