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What is the Woke Right? | 6/15/24 | #181
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last month, we did a show about the "woke right." And then our friend, Alisa Childers, re-released it on her podcast platform. Since then, we've recei...
Biola Dissolves Its DEI Dept + Christian Nationalism
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Impromptu livestream: I shared my thoughts about Biola dissolving its DEI department. Do I think it’s good news? Maaaaaaaaybe?? At the end, I share ...
The Struggles of Trauma, Mental Illness & the Christian Life | 6/1/2024 | #180
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much confusion among Christians about the issue of counseling and mental illness. Some think that it undermines the authority of Scripture...
An Ancient Faith Approach to Women in Ministry
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've been sharing a little about my 3-decade journey of wrestling through my place in ministry. I asked my friend, Fr. Hayden Butler, to come on and l...
The Truth About Birth Control and Chemical Abortion | 5/25/24 | #179
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How "pro-life" do you want to be? A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of diff...
Helping Women Find Their Place in the Local Church
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple months ago, I shared a bit about my journey wrestling through my place in ministry. I've asked my friend, Dr. Joe Miller, to come on and lead...
The Shell Game of Identifying the Oppressed and Marginalized | 5/18/24 | #178
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever we hear pastors talk about the "marginalized" or the "oppressed," we usually cringe a little inside. A deeply biblical idea has been co-opted...
The Rise of the Woke Right | 5/11/24 | #177
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have been watching the rise of some very....odd....posts on Twitter that sound an awful lot like BLM sounded a few years ago. Only they are on the ...
5 Profiles for Sharing the Faith | Everyday Evangelism, part 9
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All Christians are called to share the Gospel. But very few of us are naturally comfortable with doing it. In this teaching, I want to help you discov...
A Christian Look at Diversity
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was interviewed recently on the Wintery Knight and Desert Rose show. We discussed the pros and cons of "diversity" from a Christian point of view. W...
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | Everyday Evangelism, part 8
21 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Hardly! I clarify the roles and responsibilities when sharin...
Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is happening in the Middle East right now? What are the implications of Israel's recent retaliation against Iran? We asked our friend, Kevin Brig...
Conversational Evangelism, part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, pt 7
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I want to coach you through some of the tougher situations that can arise when you’re in the middle of a discussion about the faith. (Bec...
Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as...
Unpopular Opinions | 4/6/24 | #174
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.
Conversational Evangelism | Everyday Evangelism, part 6
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm continuing the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. This week, I share five specific steps to help you navigate even tough discussions about the f...
The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a few weeks ago. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accompl...
Abolitionism Explained
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a rebroadcast of a livestream that I did yesterday over at the Center for Biblical Unity. I explain an emerging position within the prolife mo...
Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and ...
Representation: What Does it Mean? | Family Meeting
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Krista is filling into today again for Monique on the Family Meeting. She is building on last week's discussion about diversity and looking at another...
Who's In Your OIKOS? | Everyday Evangelism, part 5
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am continuing my extended teaching series on evangelism. We are changing gears a bit away from all the hard core theology to consider a practical st...
Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to...
Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I did an explainer video earlier today on the issue of "diversity" in hiring practices. I explain two major visions for diversity and unravel the conf...
Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom Today | Everyday Evangelism, part 4
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 4 of the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. I summarize the big ideas of what we've covered so far and then suggest some practical ways...
Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion about what qualifies as being in the chi...
My Response to Mike Winger's Series on Women in Ministry
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Winger dropped the final installment in his extended teaching series on women in ministry. Here are my thoughts on his research.
What is the "Good News'? part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 3
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a short 2-part discussion defining the good news. We need to get the gospel right before we get it out. Part 3 of an extended teac...
God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can...
What is the "Good News"? part 1 | Everyday Evangelism, part 2
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I am continuing to do a deep dive into evangelism. This week I attempt to lay out Jesus' definition of the "good news" and suggest some says that I th...
Taking Steps to Protect Religious Institutions | 2/10/24 | #168
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear campaigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive gover...
Why Aren't We Sharing the Gospel? | Everyday Evangelism, part 1
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every Bible-believing Christian has the same duty to share the gospel. We even believe that it should be a high priority in our lives. So, why do so m...
Exploring the Complexities of Religious Freedom | 2/3/24 | #167
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should Christians support the existence of Jewish temples or Islamic mosques? What about the rise of displays by the Satanic Temple? How do we make se...
Did the Pope Endorse Same Sex Marriage?
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The big story over the Christmas break was the announcement from the Vatican about "blessing same sex couples." Some traditionalists have hailed this ...
Understanding Community Schools | 1/20/24 | #166
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Community Schools" are continuing to expand in 2024. However, we want to empower parents to know how to decode this movement. Parents deserve to know...
Is Taylor Swift Promoting Witchcraft?
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A couple weeks ago, I shared an IG slide sequence from the Raising Apologists account about Taylor Swift not being a role model for Christian girls. I...
War...What Is It Good For? | 1/13/24 | #165
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The on-going war in Israel has raised several questions for us. What involvement should Christians have with war? Is there a biblical case for Christi...
Setting Spiritual Priorities for Your Family
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I asked my friend, Pastor Jeremy Bannister, to come one and talk about how to set spiritual priorities in your family. We also tackle the tricky topic...
Raising Kids in a CRAZY World | 1/6/24 | #164
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LIVE SEASON 6 kickoff! We talked to our friend, Katy Faust, about practical strategies for raising conservative kids in the midst of "woke" ideology, ...
6 Things I Changed My Mind About Since 2020
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special New Year's livestream, I shared some thoughts about ways I've changed since 2020, as well as what I see on the horizon for 2024. This ...
Was Mary a Social Justice Warrior?
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***Answering a Popular Meme*** Last Christmas I saw a meme depicting Mary (the mother of Jesus) with her fist raised in the air. The artist reimagine...
Historical Origins of the Conflict in Israel (part 3)
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the final installment of a three-part teaching series that I am currently doing to try and put the war in Israel into its historical context. ...
Historical Origins of the War in Israel (part 2)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of a three-part teaching series that I am currently doing to try and put the war in Israel into its historical context. It's a complex ...
Historical Origins of the War in Israel (part 1)
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been almost two months since the Black Sabbath of October 7 in Israel. I have been on a personal journey to research the history of the state o...
ETS 2023 Recap
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual meeting is like Comicon for theology nerds. This is the place where evangelical scholars (the people ...
The Bible as a Tool in Archaeology
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While many archaeologists reject the spiritual authority of the Bible and even argue about the details of the history it presents, it is important to ...
An Insider's Perspective on the War in Israel, part 2
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here is part 2 of my discussion with my Christian sister, Callie Mitchell, who lives in Israel. I ask for her to share her perspective as an American ...
An Insider's Perspective on the War in Israel, part 1
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When I woke up on October 7 and my daughter Emily texted me that Israel was at war, the very first person I messaged was my Christian sister, Callie M...
Is Islam a Religion of Peace?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The events in Israel have hit many of us very hard. One of the first things I did was reach out to my friend Laura Powell. Monique and I did a show wi...
Season 5 Finale | 10/28/23 | #163
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Monique and Krista wrap up season 5 of All The Things!
3 Things Christians Need to Know about Jews, Judaism & Israel
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I have seen a lot of comments on social media from people wanting help to understand our unique relationship with our Jewish friends and family, as we...
The Truth About Human Trafficking | 10/21/23 | #162
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***Part 3 of our Series on Human Trafficking*** Human trafficking in our neighborhoods, our churches and our homes We are concluding our series of d...
The Rise in Occult Fascination Among Youth
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The occult is on the rise. I was invited on the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast to talk with Amy Davison about why youth and adults are falling prey to...
An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are Caught | 10/14/23 | #161
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***Part 2 of our Series on Human Trafficking*** An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are Caught As we've been researching questions about the f...
Making Sense of the Hamas/Israel Conflict
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krista is joined by Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins for this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast. They will help you process the recent event...
The Long Road Out of Trafficking into Real Freedom | 10/7/23 | #160
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***NOTE: Since I've been researching the film, Sound of Freedom, I have also been working to assemble some quality content related to human traffickin...
BEFORE You Press the SHARE Button
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I’ve been doing some content related to the film Sound of Freedom, as well as the man behind the film, Tim Ballard. I wrote a blog post in...
Sifting Through the Confusion about Christian Nationalism | 9/30/23 | #159
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We hadn't even heard the term "Christian Nationalism" until about two years ago. Now, there is a growing division among Christians about how to think ...
I Went Down the Rabbit Hole | Tim Ballard, Founder of O.U.R.
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's not always easy to determine what's real on the internet. But Christians have a responsibility to do their due diligence before pressing the SHAR...
A Closer Look at the Orange Curriculum's Position on Race
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***A Closer Look at the Orange Curriculum's Position on Race*** I continue to receive a lot of inquiries related to the Orange Curriculum. Over the l...
Answering Critical Questions about LGBT Issues | 9/16/23 | ATT #158
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are excited to finally have our friend, Christopher Yuan, on the show. He will share a little about his journey out of homosexuality, as well as hi...
God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church (part 2)
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the second of a 2-part teaching series on church leadership.My friend, Pastor Jeremy Bannister, and I have a discussion about the job descript...
God's Blueprint for a Healthy Church (part 1)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A couple months ago, I did a teaching about what to look for in a church, especially if you’re transitioning churches or wondering whether you shoul...
Our Top 3 Picks of Everyday Injustices | 9/2/23 | ATT#157
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our effort to push back against critical social justice, Christians can't forget to clearly articulate the biblical case for justice. Monique and K...
How To Learn the Basics of the Faith
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you wake up one day and realize you know more about the canon of Star Wars than the canon of the Bible? There are a lot of Millenni...
Making Sense of Abduction Experiences || ATT #156
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Congress is continuing to have more hearings about UFOs. We'll be taking a closer look at the religious component to alien encounters. It is important...
Teaching Kids to Work (in a world that would rather play)
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Choosing Theology Over Entertainment
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 the...
Yes, You Can Memorize a Book of the Bible
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Memorizing longer passages of Scripture can be invaluable to your knowledge of Christianity, your personal spiritual growth, and your love for God—a...
Overcoming Barriers to Evangelism | 7/29/23 | #155
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Can You Turnaround Your Progressive-Leaning Church?
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Practical wisdom to diagnose the spiritual health of your favorite Christian institution Do you send your kids to Christian school or donate to a fav...
Sound of Freedom (Christian Movie Review)
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Real Talk About Ministry Obscurity
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
The Fatal Flaw of the Seeker-Sensitive Model for "Doing" Church
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
SCOTUS Decision on Affirmative Action in Colleges, Explained | 7/8/23 | #154
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Overcome Obstacles & Start Homeschooling
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 homeschool...
A Different Perspective on Colonialism | 7/1/23 | #153
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are honored to be joined tomorrow night by Christian philosopher and social reformer, Vishal Mangalwadi. We will discuss the role the Bible played ...
Should the Descendants of Slavery Receive Reparations? || 6/24/23 || ATT#152
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ta...
Making Christian Education a Reality for Every Family
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rebuilding After Being Cancelled by BLM || 6/17/23 || ATT#151
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 commu...
Why Companies are Getting a Queer Makeover (and what you can do about it)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 poli...
What to Look For in a Church
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Reflections on Being a Female Apologist
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ATT#150 Christianity in Africa Before Slavery || 6/10/23
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JUNETEENTH EPISODE The frequent narrative is that Africans were introduced to Christianity as a result of slavery. But we have heard rumors that this ...
Is My Catholic Friend a Christian? (part 2)
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Is My Catholic Friend a Christian? (part 1)
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
8 Signs That You Might Be Harassed by Demons
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, biblica...
ATT#149 How Do Members of Different Races Walk in Unity? || 5/20/2023
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ans...
The Heart of Christianity: An Overview of Core Beliefs
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krista shares her approach to theological unity and denominational differences. This interview is a rebroadcast courtesy of the Faithfully Liven podc...
ATT#148 Should I Start a House Church? || 5/13/2023
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 faithf...
Does The Chosen Violate Sola Scriptura?
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 thou...
My Report on Critical Social Theories in Christian Colleges
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
ATT#147 Weighing Pros & Cons of AI || 4/22/23
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 inclu...
"Come Out in Jesus Name" My Review
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last night I went with friends to see the 90-minute documentary/infomerical on deliverance, "Come Out In Jesus" name. It was crazytown.
My Friend Converted to Coptic Orthodoxy...Our Journey Together
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Co...
Cracks in the DEI System
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Krista provides some developments that are on the horizon related to Diversity trainings in the workplace. (This was originally broadcast as a Family ...
ATT#146 Archaeology of Easter || 4/1/23
01 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biblical archaeology reporter, Bryan Windle, will lead us through the latest discoveries about the historical evidence for the death, burial and resur...
WARNING! These Practices are Destroying How We Interpret the Bible
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am continuing to sound the alarm about two interpretive practices that are permeating many seminaries, churches and sermons: standpoint epistemology...
ATT#145 Why We Need Strong Men || 3/25/23
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We will be talking to Aunty Nancy about her forthcoming book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. She will bring all the receipts concerning the importance ...
Book Review: Biblical Critical Theory
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've received a lot of requests for Monique and Krista to comment about the book, Biblical Critical Theory. Monique is on a writing retreat, but Kris...
ATT#144 Standpoint Epistemology: Defined & Applied || 3/18/23
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Epistemology is one of those words your college professor wrote on the board while you were trying to stay awake in class. And you wondered, “When a...