The Mamapologist
Episodes
Should Christians use Marijuana?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How should Christians think about marijuana? Is it ever okay to smoke weed? And is it really the same as alcohol?In this episode of The Mamapologist, ...
Answering Questions about Mormonism
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do Latter-day Saints actually believe—and how does that compare to historic Christianity?This week on the Mamapologist, Jennifer is joined by K...
James Talarico and what the Bible actually says
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Texas State Representative James Talarico has gained attention for presenting himself as a Christian while making bold claims about what the Bible sup...
What is Discipleship?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You can win arguments and still not be a disciple.So what is discipleship? It’s about becoming like Christ.In this episode of The Mamapologist, we e...
The Enneagram: Truth, Tool, or Trick? with Alexa Cramer
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Enneagram is wildly popular — but does it actually work? In this episode of The Mamapologist, we examine the history of the Enneagram, some of t...
Remembering James Van Der Beek: Seeking God and the True Gospel.
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In remembering James Van Der Beek, we celebrate the good man he was — thoughtful, honest, and unafraid to wrestle with life’s biggest questions. H...
Is consent to sex consent to pregnancy?
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Mamapologist tackles the claim “Consent to sex is not consent to pregnancy.” We explore what consent actually means in law and...
What should we believe about angels?
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What are angels really—and what have we gotten wrong about them?From guardian angels to wings to cherubs and halos, much of what we believe about an...
I used to be pro-choice until this changed my mind...
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I used to be pro-choice, until one thing started to change my mind. In this episode, I share my journey from being pro-choice to becoming thoughtfully...
From Hostile Atheist to Christian Apologist Filmmaker
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do atheists ever really become Christians? Does apologetics impact the faith of real people? Is our faith built on real evidence? Join me for an excit...
Engaging the culture without losing our witness
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a world driven by breaking news, viral outrage, and constant commentary, Christians are often pressured to react before they reflect. In this episo...
Resolutions: Not Self-Help but Spirit Led Change
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don't make the same boring New Year's Resolutions you quit every year. It's time for something new. It's time to BE someone new. Let's rethink how we ...
You CAN read the Bible in 2026!
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your New Years' Resolution to read the whole Bible but you've struggled every time before? Join the discussion on how to set yourself up to be cons...
Is Jesus the Messiah
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was Jesus really the long-awaited Messiah — or is that a claim built on wishful thinking?In this episode, we step back from assumptions and examine ...
How did December 25 become Christmas
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
December 25 - was it chosen randomly? Did the church choose that date to take over a pagan festival? Join me for this discussion about how December 25...
Why do I celebrate Christmas?
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I tackle a viewer question - Why do I celebrate Christmas. We take a two step approach - why do Christians celebrate Christmas in general, t...
Are Christmas Trees Ok for Christians?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Christmas tree a pagan symbol—or a misunderstood Christian tradition? In this episode, we take an apologetics approach: What do the earliest ...
Navigating the Holidays
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apologetics is not just debating science stuff that we love because of how well it supports what we believe, but it’s also how we defend our faith i...
Universe from Nothing?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did the universe really come from nothing? Or does modern science point to something — or Someone — beyond time and space? In this episode of The ...
Where to Start in Apologetics
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "The Mamapologist," Jennifer DeFrates explores the foundational steps in learning apologetics. She emphasizes the importance of sta...
Can Christians Support Socialism?
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is socialism compatible with Christianity? In this episode of The Mamapologist, we explore what the Bible really says about property, work, generosity...
Why Pray to an All Knowing God?
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if prayer isn’t about getting what we want, but becoming who God wants us to be? In this episode of The Mamapologist, we explore the power, pur...
The Universe Didn't Create Itself: The Cosmological Argument
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cosmological Argument was one that helped save my faith the night my husband died. What is this argument for God and how can you use it to share y...
Christians Should be Involved in Politics
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do Christians have a responsibility to be involved in politics? This might be controversial, but I think so. Join me for a thoughtful conversation abo...
Navigating Grief and Suicide as Believers
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating grief is one of the most important things we do as the hands and feet of Christ. How can we do this better? Especially when it comes to tra...
Conversations that Matter
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we learn how to have conversations that matter with the people who matter to us? We don't have to have all the answers to be able to start the...
Turning Point or Tipping Point?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our country has reached a point where evil seems to have become the norm. How did we get to this heartbreaking place? Is there anything we can do? Wil...
Welcome to the Mamapologist
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the Mamapologist? Meet your host Jennifer DeFrates. Learn how she discovered apologetics and how that knowledge saved her faith on the most tra...