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Exploring Our Jewish Roots

05 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the keys to good Bible interpretation is understanding the unique relationship Christianity has with Judaism. How can we engage with our Jewish...

The Truth About Being a Child of God: A Biblical Perspective on Identity

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are we all God's children? In this audio-only episode of the Theology Mom Podcast, Krista Bontrager dives deep into this critical question, exploring ...

ATT#143 Should Christians Celebrate Black History Month? || 2/18/23

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

February is Black History Month. Does participating in BHM unnecessarily divide Christians? Or is it something to be celebrated? Monique and Krista wi...

Is Christian Nationalism on the Rise? With Neil Shenvi

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neil Shenvi (CFBU Academic Advisory Council member) joins Alisa Childers, along with Krista Bontrager, to discuss Christian Nationalism. They specific...

10 Ways People Open Doors to Demonic Harassment

12 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of requests for more content related to supernatural themes. A year ago, I did a teaching on the normalization of witchcraft. Then, in Jun...

Parents’ Rights in Public Schools

11 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last couple of years, I’ve done several discussions about issues related to education. The goal in all this has been to help parents unders...

Fully Gay Affirming Evangelical Churches

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We need to have a hard conversation. Andy Stanley seems to be leading his church into being fully gay affirming. And it's partnering with a ministry c...

ATT#142 What is Fascism? || 2/4/23

04 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

SEASON 5 KICK-OFF: The word fascism is being thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually mean? Uncle Carl Trueman is coming on the show ...

Analysis of The Chosen, part 3

29 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of 3 | The TV series, The Chosen, is an international phenomenon. And wildly controversial for some. In this episode, I will respond to the cl...

Analysis of The Chosen, part 2

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of 3 | The TV series, The Chosen, is an international phenomenon. And wildly controversial for some. In this episode, I will respond to the cl...

Analysis of The Chosen, part 1

15 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of 2 | People have a LOT of strong feelings and opinions about The Chosen. On both sides. But the majority of my followers simply don't know wh...

Crash Course on Feminism & Gender Theory

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My daughter, Emily, has a hobby of reading feminist authors. We thought it would be fun to react to a recent VICE video and give listeners a crash cou...

Mary The First Disciple of Jesus, part 3

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of 3 | Mary may be the most famous woman who ever lived. She was a simple Jewish girl, engaged to be married. Mary plays a critical role in God...

Don't Run With The Mob

25 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Twitter Files have been coming out over the last few weeks. It's been a lot of data. But one employee's message caught our attention. I share why ...

Mary The First Disciple of Jesus, part 2

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of 3 | Mary may be the most famous woman who ever lived. She was a simple Jewish girl, engaged to be married. Mary plays a critical role in God...

Mary The First Disciple of Jesus, part 1

11 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of 3 | Mary may be the most famous woman who ever lived. She was a simple Jewish girl, engaged to be married. Mary plays a critical role in God...

The Archaeology of Christmas

04 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There seem to be a never-ending supply of voices on social media and YouTube making the claim that Jesus is little more than an embellished legend. We...

3 Errors About Politics and the Christian

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I read Andy Stanley’s book last weekend, Not In It To Win It. His main point seemed to be: Jesus isn't a Republican or a Democrat. I’ve seen Tim K...

My (Brief) Review of Season 3 of The Chosen

20 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our family went to see the first 2 episodes of Season 3 of The Chosen last night. I wanted to share some thoughts.

#141 What Do Muslims Believe About Jesus? | ATT Rewind

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to our friend, Ramin Parsa talks about his journey out of Islam and into Christianity. (Originally broadcast 5/18/19)

Education Mega Episode

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I have advocated for school choice and the de-centralization of education from the government for 30 years. I thought that a key way to do this would ...

ATT#140 On The Front Lines of Hunger & Homelessness | ATT Rewind

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Between the pandemic and inflation, we have seen a sudden rise in the working poor struggling to meet their basic needs. And the homeless population c...

5 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Justice Ministry

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Five critical questions for leadership teams to consider when engaging in “community outreach.” This podcast is also available as a blog post at t...

ATT#139 Fighting the Push for Abortion into Africa | ATT Rewind

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An alarming number of black Americans are dying before they are born through abortion. Monique and Krista talk to international pro-life advocate, Obi...

ATT#138 Should Pastors Go to Seminary? | ATT Rewind

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most recent Barna numbers are out about what pastors believe. And it's not encouraging. Join us for a replay of our discussion with Dr. Mike Gurne...

Which BIPOC Voices Should I Follow?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are two major models floating around Christian churches, ministries and schools for how to think about issues of race and racism. Let's talk abo...

ATT#137 Parenting in the Screen Age | ATT Rewind

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have some real talk about teens and screens. Join us for a replay of our interview with author, Arlene Pellicane. This is a very practical discu...

My Journey into Founding a Race and Justice Ministry | The Ambassadors Forum Radio Show

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krista shares her journey into co-founding the Center for Biblical Unity, as well as some of the concerns she has about Christians believing in Critic...

ATT#136 Help Wanted || 9/24/2022

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Season 4 Finale! Come to our end of the year party where we will reveal 4 areas where we need expert help.

The Rise of the Global South

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Churches in the West are increasingly being taken over by progressive or progressive-leaning leaders. We will talk to Father George Conger, one of the...

ATT#135 What's the Big Deal About Worship? || 9/17/2022

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Quality worship has come to be judged based on its upbeat music and laser light shows. How can we get beyond that and back to what the Bible says abou...

ATT#134 When Living Your Truth Becomes a Lie || 9/10/2022

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all seen the memes that populate the internet: live your truth, follow your heart, you only have one life to live. They sound nice and positiv...

Law & Gospel as the Foundation for Justice || Krista Bontrager on the Kindled Podcast

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What is the Christian's relationship to the law? Krista discusses how the critical difference between law and Gospel and why this distinction is lays ...

Answering Alleged "Biblical" Arguments for Abortion || 8/27/2022 || ATT#133

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are so many arguments for abortion floating around the internet right now. It can be overwhelming to respond to them all. We will be talking to ...

Help Your Child Learn How to Study the Bible || 8/20/2022 || ATT#132

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Help Your Child Learn How to Study the Bible || 8/20/2022 || ATT#132 by Krista Bontrager

Journey to Mental Wellness: Testimony of Krista Bontrager

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Bipolar Disorder... Suicidal thoughts… Hospitalization… AND NOW HEALED. You may know theologian, Krista Bontrager as the amazing “Theology Mom”...

Ask Us Anything || 8/6/2022 || ATT#131

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Monique and Krista for the annual "Ask Us Anything" episode. We will field your questions about race, justice, worldviews, and the usual question...

ATT#130 How Did Drag Queens Become the Center of the Culture? || 7/30/2022

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Drag Queens are everywhere right now. Public libraries. Middle school assemblies. Neighborhood block parties. The question is, WHY is this happening? ...

Is the Church Really Such a Big Deal? | Voices of WIA

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Women in Apologetics interviews Krista Bontrager. Record date: 7-28-22

Is America Under God's Judgment? (Part 2)

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last couple of years, I've received a lot of questions related to national sins and whether God still judges nations. I'm finally tackling th...

ATT#129 Biblical Child Advocacy Begins in the Womb || 7/9/2022

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to introduce the family to the mission and research of Katie Faust (author, Them Before Us). She has a bold, powerful, and counter-cult...

How to Hire Biblically Faithful Leaders (& Prevent Liberal Drift)

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gary Miller shares wisdom based on decades in Christian higher ed about how to strategically hire so that a ministry, church or school doesn't get...

ATT#128 An OB-GYN Answers Questions About Abortion || 7/2/2022

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We will address common medical questions that come up in discussions about abortion, including chemical abortions, ectopic pregnancies, and medically ...

5 Times Geography Shapes Our View of the Bible

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most under-appreciated aspects of proper Bible interpretation is an understanding of geography. Dr. Todd Bolen (professor of Biblical Studi...

ATT#127 What To Do When Your School is a Woke Mess || 6/25/2022

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monique and Krista talk to Gheorghe Rosca Jr. from Protect Our Kids Now. He shares practical information to help parents know their options. They also...

My Life as a Theologian

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tony Clark had me on his podcast (VineLife) to talk about part of my backstory. So if you'd like to hear more about my journey as a woman theologian a...

Is There a Right Way –– Or a White Way –– to Interpret the Bible?

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we slaves to our cultural lenses when we interpret the Bible? Dr. Joe Miller will help me address this important question, as well as take questio...

ATT#126 Equipping Parents to Raise Biblically Minded Kids in a Secular Culture || 6/11/22

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monique and Krista talk to apologist, La Nej Garrison, about strategies to equip Christian parents to raise Godly children. Recorded live at the 2022 ...

Is America Under God's Judgment? (Part 1)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Over the last couple of years, I've received a lot of questions related to national sins and whether God still judges nations. I'm finally going to ta...

ATT#125 How My Multiethnic Church Split Over Race || 6/4/2022

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monique and Krista are joined by Kevin Briggins (co-host, Off Code podcast) to discuss his experience as an elder in a multiethnic church that became ...

What Does Demonic Oppression Look Like?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Since doing the podcast a couple months ago on witchcraft, I have received many requests for more content on supernatural themes. This discussion will...

ATT#124 How To Spot New Age Coming Into Your Church || 5/14/2022

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

YouTube personality and Christian apologist, Melissa Dougherty, will share her experience in the New Age and how she sees New Age ideas creeping in so...

Should Every Church be Multiethnic? || 5/7/2022 || ATT#123

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monique and Krista answer a popular question. Should Every Church be Multiethnic?

Did Jesus Use a Racial Slur?

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Recently, a young man came by our table at an event asking us whether Jesus used a racial slur (see Matt. 15:26). I've asked my friend, Amy Hall (Stan...

Police Reform || 4/30/2022 || ATT#122

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to introduce the family to our friend, Mark Perez (LAPD, ret.). We are going to talk to him about police reform and what reforms he thi...

Are Miracles for Today? || 4/16/2022 || ATT#121

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec (co-authors, A New Apostolic Reformation? and Counterfeit Kingdom) have written several books speaking out against th...

Cultivating Consistent Family Devotions

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you think it's hard to discern sound doctrine now, just wait another year or three. It's going to get worse. Much worse. So, what can you do right ...

Handling Domestic Violence and Abuse in the Church || 4/9/2022 || ATT#120

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krista will interview Monique and our friend, Ariel Bovat, about their experience with domestic violence, as well as how to respond biblically to thes...

How to Get Better Bible Applications

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third in a series of teachings Krista has been doing about principles of better Bible study, and why this matters, ESPECIALLY when we are ...

Inflation: The Justice Issue No One is Talking About || 4/2/2022 || ATT#119

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Inflation is skyrocketing. What is the impact of this on the poor? And how should Christians think about this? We talked with Christian economist, Jef...

5 Ways to Vet Your Child's Christian College

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I answer the number #1 question that I'm getting right now: "How can I figure out where a Christian college stands with regard to the Critical Social ...

The House is on Fire

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're wondering why only 2% of Gen Z has a biblical worldview, I have a theory. Plus, I am continuing to explore the importance of using proper pr...

How to Stop Turning the Bible into Moral Tales

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about why proper Bible interpretation matters, even for children. ESPECIALLY for children. Krista takes a closer look at this week's 5/6 le...

My Child Just Told Me They Think They're Gay. Now What?

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of children and teens are declaring themselves to be same sex attracted, non-binary, or gay curious. What strategies can Christian pa...

Hope for Parents of Prodigals || 3/19/2022 || ATT#118

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Shirley Elliott Johns, author From Heartbroken to Hopeful

From Hood to Hopeful || 3/12/2022 || ATT#117

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monique and Krista finally get to meet Uncle Voddie! We discuss Voddie's experience growing up in South L.A. (very near Monique's neighborhood) and wh...

A Crash Course on Social Emotional Learning

10 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Krista explains the tricky topic: social emotional learning (SEL). Christian parents need to be aware of what SEL is. It's probably already embedded i...

When a National Kid's Ministry Starts Promoting Progressive Ideas

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Orange Curriculum is a leading voice in shaping the emerging generation. Its Sunday school curriculum has been adopted by thousands of churches. I...

Raising a Faithfully Different Generation || 3/5/2022 || ATT#116

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Natasha Crain joins us to discuss her new book, Faithfully Different, and how to live as a worldview minority in an increasingly secular culture. htt...

Conversion Therapy Explained by Former President of Exodus International

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Interview with Joe Dallas, former president of Exodus International; Canada just outlawed "conversion therapy." But what is that, exactly? Did Exodus ...

Is Interracial Adoption Causing More Harm Than Good? || 2/19/2022

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Ryan Bomberger (co-founder, Radiance Foundation); We heard Ryan's journey as a child who was adopted into a family from a different race.

Handling Differences About The End of the World

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

PART 4 of my teaching series, "The End of the Story": Interview with Kenneth Samples, author of the book Christian Endgame, about his approach to char...

The Queering of Our Children || 2/12/2022

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Guest Becket Cook; Author, A Change of Affection We will be talking to Becket Cook about his journey out of the gay lifestyle, as well as getting hi...

The End of the Story, part 3

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of my current teaching series on the end of the world. I'll be discussing five key beliefs that Christians have historically believed about end...

Christian Parents Need Clarity About Their Job Description

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Parents Need Clarity About Their Job Description Let's talk about the growing pressure to redefine who's in charge of children. Articles m...

#52 Points of Interest (2 Peter--Revelation)

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do all of the stories IN the Bible tell the overall story OF the Bible? Krista Bontrager explores this question in a series of podcasts produced a...

Christianity has Effectively Become Illegal in Canada

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Historic Christianity has effectively (functionally) become illegal in Canada. Now what? And what's next? Krista shares some thoughts. NY Times arti...

Balancing Grace & Truth

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Far too many women's ministries are trapped in promoting superficial relationships....and superficial Christianity. How do we build ministries that di...

The End of the Story, part 2

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of my teaching series on the end of the world. We will be looking at how the life of Jesus was the beginning of the "last days."

The Normalization of Witchcraft (and How Your Child is Being Targeted)

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Spellcasting is on the rise among teen girls. Christian parents need to consider how to disciple their kids when it comes to engaging with the spirit ...

What to Do Next Time a Crime Video Goes Viral

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I shared some thoughts related to biblical justice, viral videos, and recent court verdicts. My hope was to help people begin to draw some connections...

The End of the Story, part 1

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

PART 1 of 2: What does the Bible teach about the end of the world? Let's start at the beginning and retell the Christian story of reality.

The Strategic Timing of Jesus' Birth (that Helped Christianity Spread Quickly)

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Galatians 4:4 says, "when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman." We will explore the strategic timing of Jesus' birth ...

ATT#113 Using the Intercultural Development Inventory || 11/15/21

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is used widely in large Christian ministries, Christian higher ed, and mission-sending agencies. Theolog...

Do Christians & Muslims Worship the Same God? || 10/30/21 || ATT#112

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. How can we reach out to Muslim friends in our community with the hope of the Gospel?

Insider Reveals How DEI Practices are Shaping Christian Higher Ed

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most common questions we are getting while on the road is: Is "woke" ideology coming into Christian colleges? This a widespread issue that ...

A Closer Look at (Ex)Gay Ministries & Approaches: What's the Difference?

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not all ex-gay ministries operate from the same assumptions. We will discuss the four major Christian approaches to identity and homosexuality.

The Beauty of God's Justice, part 4

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 4 of Krista's deep dive into biblical justice .In this episode, I lay out the relationship between the Gospel and justice, and addresses the ques...

The Gospel's Answer to Racial Caste Systems || 10/9/21 || ATT#110

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A look at the problem of slavery in the United States and how religion, history, and science shaped the cultural consensus that blacks were lower on t...

God's Plan to Solve Our Racial Identity Crisis || 10/2/21 || ATT#109

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture wants to make race, class and gender our primary identity. And some churches are hoping on that bandwagon. Let's step back and talk about ...

Wisdom from 4 Decades of Defending the Faith

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is culture changing, but so are the questions people ask about our faith. My friend and apologetics veteran, Kenneth Samples, will share his ...

Why Our Culture is Totally Confused about Gender, Sexuality, and Abortion || 9/18/21 || ATT#108

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture has bought into the worldview supporting secular morality. Somehow we have arrived at a cultural moment where people are shouting their ab...

Help for Christians Teaching in Public Schools in the Age of Equity || 9/4/21 || ATT#107

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christians teaching in public schools are facing challenging times, as they are being required to participate in equity trainings and make allyship st...

Navigating the New Canon 2 || 8/28/21 || ATT#106

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Neil Shenvi came BACK to review the books that are shaping the public discussion about social justice. We discussed Jemar Tisby's lasted book, Jes...

The Beauty of God's Justice, part 3

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of my deep dive into biblical justice. In this episode, we explore practical examples of living a just and righteous life.

Facing the Taliban: What it Means for Christians Who Remain || 8/21/21 || ATT#105

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A Christian American who worked In Afghanistan shared her perspective on the impact of this week's events on the Christians who remain.

When Helping Isn't Helpful || 8/14/21 || ATT#104

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of talk these days about the importance of empathy. But if you don't pay attention, well-meaning empathy can quickly degenerate into en...

The Beauty of Biblical Justice, Part 2

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Justice is a deeply biblical idea. But a lot of what is flying under the banner of justice right now isn't actually justice according to a biblical de...

Christian Marxism? || 8/7/21 || ATT#103

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the history of the evangelical social justice movement and how it came to be entangled with Marxism. Guest: Scott Allen, author Why S...

Should Christians Engage in Activism? || 7/31/2021 || ATT#102

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should Christians stay out of politics? Policy analyst at American Family Associate, Abraham Hamilton, III (host, The Hamilton Corner) will share his ...