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Why I'm Still Protestant – Navigating Tradition & Scripture, part 2
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I continue my series on why I remain Protestant after over a decade of serious study and reflection on Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. I unpa...
A Classical Protestant View of Tradition
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions that I get these days is, What is the relationship between Scripture and tradition? This is often prompted by followe...
Your Calendar Is Shaping Your Soul (And You Don't Even Know It)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Calendars quietly structure our lives and shape our priorities. In this episode, Krista explores the ancient, counter-cultural alternative to the secu...
Theology for Regular People: Why Every Christian (Parent) Needs It
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful crossover episode from the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Amy Davison interviews public theologian, Krista Bontrager, on why theology...
"I Felt Like a Boy Trapped in a Girl's Body"—Linda Seiler's Powerful Testimony
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Linda Seiler shares her powerful testimony as a former transgender individual who felt trapped in the wrong body from childhood, battled same-sex ...
Ordinary Heroes of the Faith
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Krista Bontrager interviews three ordinary moms who stepped up with basic apologetics training to equip families and defend the faith...
Inclusion & Belonging in DEI: What Christians Need to Know | Family Meeting 1/8/26
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, Krista examines the "I" in DEI from a historic Christian perspective. She contrasts the widely ag...
All Is Merry & Bright: Cory Edwards on Faith, Film, and the Heart of Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me and acclaimed filmmaker Cory Edwards (director of "Hoodwinked!") and his wife Vicki as we dive into their brand-new Christmas film, All Is Mer...
Biola’s Founders Fought Modernism — Will Today’s Leaders Fight Postmodernism?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Biola was founded in 1908 to fight theological modernism when mainline schools abandoned orthodoxy. Today, postmodernism—with its rejection of truth...
The Real Story of Hanukkah (with Archaeologist Dr. Scott Stripling)
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most Christians know Hanukkah as the “Jewish Christmas,” but Jesus actually celebrated it (John 10:22-23). Discover the real story behind the Fest...
Unpacking Biola's Latest Video: Admissions of Fault or More Smoke and Mirrors?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Biola Chronicles, Krista Bontrager (three-time Biola alumna and public theologian) reacts to Biola University President Dr. Bar...
What Did Conversion Look Like in the Early Church?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us grew up with “getting saved” in one night: gospel presentation → raise your hand → pray the sinner’s prayer → maybe get baptize...
I’ve Changed My Mind About Biola University – Here’s Why (Special Update)
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special update: I am continuing to report about Biola University. I share the latest developments after the recent gender policy changes. I also react...
Pro-Life Feminism, Trump, IVF, and the Border: A Raw Conversation
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, I sit down with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, founder of New Wave Feminists for a rare, ho...
From Depressed Teen to Theology Mom: Two Women Who Changed My Life
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At 15, I was a lonely, fatherless freshman drowning in depression. I had braces, curly hair, and zero friends. But two ordinary Christians noticed me—...
Biola’s Gender Policy Overhaul: From Side-B Ambiguity to Biblical Clarity?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful 2-hour conversation, I talk to Christian counselor, Andrew Rodriguez (@psychobible). We expose the critical gap between doctrine and ...
5 People Share the Gospel in 5 Minutes or Less (You Can Too)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you share the gospel clearly in under 5 minutes? You don’t need to be a pastor, theologian, or famous speaker to do it. I'm returning to finish ...
The Muslim Problem: Why Christians Must Fight Back NOW
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, I explain why religious neutrality in the public square is impossible. I also expose Islam's 3-st...
Reacting to "Is Biola Woke?" – 4 Conservative Profs Speak (What They Got Right & Omitted)
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four conservative Biola profs (Sean McDowell, Thaddeus Williams, Fred Sanders, Erik Thoennes) respond to the recent "drama" surrounding the questions ...
Ask Us Anything | Season 7 Finale | 10/18/25 | ATT#221
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Us Anything | Season 7 Finale | 10/18/25 | ATT#221 by Krista Bontrager
Bill Maher Speaks Out: The Plight of Nigerian Christians | As Seen on X
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I shine a light on the escalating persecution of Christians in Northern Nigeria, where over 100,000 have been killed and 18,000 churches burned since ...
Biola’s Betrayal: Exposing the Drift and My Call for Public Repentance
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recap my five year research project on Christian higher ed, particularly a case study on Biola University, and why I can't currently recommend them ...
Gay Marriage: The Real Test for Christian Leadership | As Seen On X
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the impact of the Obergefell decision 10 years later. I dive into why gay marriage is a litmus test for Christian leadership, the courage of K...
Why is Gen Z Converting to Catholicism? Exploring Trends and Tensions
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for a conversation with my guest, Anthony Costello, as we dive into the rising trend of young people, especially Gen Z, converting to Roman Ca...
Why Young Men Are Drawn to the Manosphere | 10/4/25 | ATT#220
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique and Krista as they explore the growing influence of the manosphere and figures like Andrew Tate on young men, with guest Will Spencer. Th...
How Radical Socialists Plan to Overthrow America | As Seen on X
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A growing movement of radical socialists is plotting to replace our Constitution with communism, aiming to raise a red flag over the White House. From...
Why Left vs. Right Is Wrong: A Better Way to Understand Politics | As Seen on X
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the traditional left-right political spectrum misleading? I explore a fresh perspective on political ideology, moving beyond left vs. right to a fr...
How Should Christians Engage the Public Square in a Pluralistic World? | 9/27/25 | ATT#219
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of Christianity, religious liberty, and the public square with Dr. Andrew T. Walker, professor o...
Why Charlie Kirk’s Death Shook Me BUT Won’t Silence Me | As Seen on X
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination left a profound impact on me and countless others. In this heartfelt reflection, I share how Charli...
Faith That Sticks: My Youth Pastor’s Unorthodox Playbook
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Ron Baum, my former youth pastor to discuss his unconventional approach to discipling teens. He helped us go beyond surface-level conv...
The Unraveling of America: How Vi*olence Threatens Our Freedom | As Seen On X
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the alarming rise of political vi*olence in America and its threat to our freedoms. In the wake of the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, this vide...
We Are All Charlie Now
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this tribute to Charlie Kirk. I reflect on his profound impact on a generation. Devastated by his tragic assassination, I share my personal...
Defying Death? Xi, Putin, and Thiel’s Twisted Transhumanist Agenda | As Seen on X
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen-in on a recent "hot mic" moment where Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin discuss human longevity, organ transplants...
Breaking the Poverty Cycle: Biblical Solutions for Every Community | 9/13/25 | ATT #218
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a powerful conversation featuring Pastor Alton Hardy, a dedicated leader serving impoverished communities. Unfortunately, poverty is often...
Constitution Under Fire: The Rise of Christian Nationalism and Fascism | As Seen on X
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is a heated debate happening these days on X about whether to abolish the Constitution. Dive into the clash between classical liberalism and the...
When EMPATHY Becomes SIN | 9/6/25 | ATT#217
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique as she explores the biblical perspective on compassion versus the cultural phenomenon of empathy, and how untethered empathy can lead to ...
Should Christians Preserve Western Culture? | As Seen on X
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the pressing question: How much effort should Christians invest in preserving Western culture amidst secular progressivism and competing ideol...
Are Rapture Visions for September 23-24, 2025 True? Testing Prophetic Claims
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are the viral rapture predictions for September 23-24, 2025, based on visions and dreams, truly from God? I examine these sensational claims about the...
The Truth About Gay Marriage 10 Years Later | As Seen on X
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share my perspective on the controversial topic of gay marriage a decade after the Supreme Court's Obergefell decision. Featuring insights from Beck...
God's Blueprint for Your Life: Advice for Young Christians
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't let the tyranny of the urgent decide how to live your life. I've invited my friend, Pastor Jeremy Bannister, to come on the show and talk about ...
What Israeli Christians Wish You Knew About Their Lives
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Krista is continuing to report on issues related to Israel, Palestine, Judaism and Islam. In this episode, I share the perspective of Arab Christians ...
10 Years After Obergefell: The Hidden Cost to Children and Families | 8/23/25 | ATT#216
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Them Before Us founder and child rights advocate, Katy Faust, to discuss the impact of the Obergefell decision a decade later. We exp...
Back-to-School Alert: How SEL and Mental Health Screenings Impact Your Kids | 8/16/25 | ATT #215
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Schools are changing fast—far beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges parents face in na...
Doug Wilson's Vision of Christian Nationalism Explained
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I react to a recent segment on CNN presenting Doug Wilson's brand of Christian nationalism. Wilson is the founding pastor of Christ Church in Moscow, ...
Ethics in a Culture of Confusion || 8/2/25 || #214
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The word ethics is an academic word, but we want to go beyond textbooks and ivory towers and give you a practical guide to understanding what ethics r...
Are Doubts Destroying Your Belief in God? Here is what to do. || 7/19/25 || #213
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Hillary Ferrer (founder, Mama Bear Apologetics) to explore how honest questions can strengthen, rather than destroy, our faith. In th...
How Feminist Standpoint Theory is Changing the Way We Read the Bible
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have so kindly prayed for me during my dissertation journey. Now that I have officially graduated, I wanted to share with you more details...
Talking to Your Kids About God's Design || 7/5/2025 || #212
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a culture that’s increasingly vocal (and confusing) about identity, gender, and sexuality, how can Christian parents, grandparents, ministry lead...
Orange Curriculum Update: Can New Owners Fix Its Theological Flaws?
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I share the latest developments at the Orange Sunday school curriculum in this in-depth update. Explore the recent leadership transitions, including t...
Is "Gender Affirming Care" Doing Harm or Saving Lives? || 6/28/2025 || #211
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique as she dives into a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Chris Cirucci, a board-certified OBGYN, on gender-affirming care, transgenderis...
Gentle Parenting: Biblical Wisdom or Cultural Trap? || 6/21/2025 || #210
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique for an in-depth and thought-provoking interview with Erin Kunkle from MAVEN to explore a Christian perspective on gentle parenting. In th...
A Biblical Response to Pornography in the Church || 6/14/2025 || #209
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique for a candid conversation with Joe Dallas, a pastoral counselor and author, as they tackle the sensitive issue of pornography from a bibl...
Church History Smashes Cultural Lies and Fortifies Your Faith | 5/24/25 | #208
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uncover how church history obliterates today’s woke lies in this powerful interview with church historian, Dr. John Wilsey. We explore why Christian...
Tending God's Garden || 5/10/2025 || #207
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Monique for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cal Beisner, founder of the Cornwall Alliance, as they tackle climate change, biblical stew...
New Thought in the Church || 5/3/2025 || #206
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New Thought is a very influential idea that shapes the way a lot of people see the world. Even if you've never heard the term "New Thought" you may ha...
Signs of a Civilization in Decline || 4/26/2025 || #205
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are so excited to introduce you to our brother and historian, Dr. Glenn Sunshine. You don't want to miss this AMAZING conversation about civilizati...
Were the Gospels Written by Eyewitnesses? || 4/19/2025 || #204
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
**EASTER EPISODE!** Former cold case detective, Jim Wallace walks us through the evidence for the New Testament being written by eyewitnesses and how ...
Forgive Your Child's Murderer? || 4/12/2025 || #203
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Monique is joined by Kevin Briggins to discuss the recent stabbing at a high school track meet in Texas. Is this the next George Floyd situation where...
Becoming a Lifelong Learner | Interview w/ Ken Samples
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm having my friend and mentor, Kenneth Samples, back on the show to talk about how to develop a robust life of the mind for the glory of God. We als...
2 Presidents, 2 Approaches to Border & Immigration || 3/22/25 || #202
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have received a number of questions into the ministry asking us to have some discussions related to what's been happening at the border and all of ...
What Does the Term Judeo-Christian Mean?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm wrapping up my recent teaching series on anti-semitism. I address two issues that I'm seeing on social media: • What does the term Judeo-Christ...
Scrolling Through Our Social Media Feeds || 3/15/2025 || #201
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Social media feeds are designed to get us in our emotions. Let's discuss some examples from our feeds and try to get a biblical perspective on the cra...
A Christian Approach to Technology || 3/1/2025 || #200
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Helping our kids manage their digital devices has become a major part of parenting. We've asked our friends from the Brave Parenting podcast to help u...
What's the Difference Between Biblical Judaism and Modern Judaism?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am continuing to discuss issues revolving around Judaism and antisemitism. In this episode, I talk to Messianic Jewish scholar, Dr. Golan Broshi. I ...
How to Have “The Talk” with Kids about the Police || 2/22/25 || #199
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From time to time, we get inquiries from parents (especially in interethnic adoption situations) about how to have "the talk" with teens about what to...
Getting to a Biblical Definition of Antisemitism
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second teaching that I'm doing about antisemitism. I have been on a personal journey with this topic for the last year and I'm finally sha...
The Generational Impact of Divorce || 2/8/2025 || #198
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend, Katy Faust, came on the show to discuss yet another controversial topic: divorce. We looked at what the research is saying about its long-...
The Tricky Task of Defining Antisemitism
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The issue of antisemitism continues to be a strong theme in the news. I have been on quite a personal journey with this topic and I'm finally going to...
The Value of a Christian Man || 2/1/25 || #197
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Last November, we attended Dr. Owen Strachan's fiery presentation at ETS. So naturally, we immediately introduced ourselves and tried to get him on ou...
Developing a Theology of Technology
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today is the first episode in my podcast series for 2025 on Theology Mom's Advice. I share my thoughts and opinions on a wide variety of real life iss...
How Progressives Are Hijacking Christian Words | 1/25/2025 | #196
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE CULTURE, YOU BEGIN BY CHANGING LANGUAGE. The enemies of the gospel know this all too well. They’ve been cunningly at work red...
Wrestling with Christian Nationalism
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to study and understand the issue of Christian nationalism has been a long and winding road for me. When it started popping up on social media ...
What to Do When Culture Hates You || 1/18/2025 || #195
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON 7 KICK-OFF! We talked to our friend, Natasha Crain, Author and Speaker, about her forthcoming book, When Culture Hates You. How Christians can ...
Bonhoeffer's Complicated Legacy
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You asked for it, you got it. I went to see the Bonhoeffer film over the weekend. So I thought I'd share a few thoughts about Bonhoeffer's theology an...
5 Biblically-Informed Principles of Recruiting
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krista shares a NEW teaching today, outlining a better––more biblically informed––path when it comes to hiring. NOTE: This is a rebroadcast of...
Navigating the Maze of Bible Translations
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions I get from new Christians or Christians who are returning to the Faith is about Bible translations. Many people are c...
Season Finale + Ask Us Anything | 11/9/24 | #194
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow! What a year season 6 has been! (Who remembers our season kickoff with Katie Faust?) Don't miss our season finale. We are doing our annual Ask Us ...
Practical Ideas to Advocate for Justice | 11/2/24 | #193
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, our friend Natasha Crain sent us a text message asking us for practical ideas for biblically-based justice ministries, besides opening a foo...
4 Key Principles of God's Justice
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discussions about justice have become very confusing. On one side, some Christians think justice is simply a cover story for Marxism. Others want to f...
Starting Christian College, Leaving in Spiritual Deconstruction?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can a Christian go to a Christian college or seminary... and end up actually leaving the faith? There is a sort of an elephant in the room when C...
The Key to Cultural Renewal | 10/5/24 | #192
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend, Delano Squires (from the Heritage Foundation), thinks there is a very specific formula for cultural renewal. We are doing a deep dive on t...
Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 3
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret ...
The Remarkable Story of an Unlikely Friendship | 9/28/24 | ATT #191
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of the projects that fund-raised for back on Giving Tuesday 2022 was to produce a short mini-doc about our origins story. It's finally here! And w...
Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 2
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret ...
Mission Report + Reacting to "Am I Racist?" Movie | 9/14/24 | ATT #190
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monique just got home from her second trip to Africa in 2024. You won't want to miss her field report about the great needs for sound teaching and apo...
Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 1
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret ...
Global Security, Armed Conflict & Isolationism | 9/7/24 | #189
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The world feels like an unstable place. It seems like we are constantly standing on the brink of military conflict. Some conservatives are raising que...
The Shell Game of DIVERSITY
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The next time you hear someone say, "I think we should have a more diverse staff" or "What are our company's diversity goals?" here are the questions ...
Is IVF Really Pro-Life?
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I got to the end of the day and had some time for a livestream. Let's talk about all the controversy surrounding the op-ed on the Fox News website by ...
Election Mega-Episode | 8/24/24 | #188
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Politics is complicated and emotional. We have asked Kevin to come on and help us break down critical parts of the party platforms in light of the Chr...
Reacting to the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom Call | 8/15/24
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I attended the 2 1/2 hour "Evangelicals for Harris" Zoom call on Wednesday evening. Here is the full report on who EFH is and what they are about.
Being Pro Life in Real Life | 8/10/24 | #187
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend...
My Thoughts on "Shepherds for Sale" + A Message for "Never Trumpers"
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy! There is so much drama surrounding Megan Basham's book. It's a real soap opera on X. Even so, I wanted to share a few of my personal thoughts....
Shepherds for Sale | 8/3/24 | #186
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been sounding the alarm for several years about the creep of progressive ideology coming into evangelical institutions since the beginning of ...
Social Justice vs Biblical Justice
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear lots of messages today about Social Justice. But, what does that term mean, exactly? In this special edition of the podcast, Krista talks with...
How to Choose a Christian School | 7/27/24 | #185
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More and more people are looking for alternatives to public education. We invited our friend, Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer at ACSI to share ab...
Q & A with Theology Mom
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Even though the teachings are on hiatus right now due to my dissertation writing and research, I wanted to squeeze in an AMA podcast. I asked follower...
Reacting to the Apparent Assassination Attempt of President Trump | 7/13/24 | #184
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of All The Things, Monique, Krista and Kevin went live to offer some biblical wisdom about the apparent attempted assassinatio...
Honoring Your Parents (even when it’s difficult) | 7/6/24 | #183
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krista shares some thoughts in response to a recent question we received: How do you obey the fifth commandment (see Eph. 6:1-3; Col. 3:20) when you a...
Should Christians Participate in IVF & Surrogacy? | 6/22/24 | #182
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend...