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The Beauty Of Biblical Justice, part 1

19 Jul 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...

Is Believing in Creation an Expression of Racism? || 7/17/2021 || ATT#101

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a rising cultural narrative that believing in creation is another form of racism. We will discuss a recent article in Scientific American(htt...

100th Episode || 7/10/2021 || ATT#100

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to 100 episodes! We celebrated with some surprise guests. Plus, we talked about some of the backstory behind the show, including our favori...

Discipling The Next Generation In A Post-Truth World

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can we best prepare our children for the future? The Bible is very clear. We need to raise them up in the way of the Lord. While parents desire to...

(Re)Defining Freedom || 7/3/2021 || ATT#99

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We discussed the changing definition of freedom and its impact on our current cultural conversation. Guest: Dr. Scott Waller

Ask Us Anything || 6/26/2021 || ATT#98

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are flipping the script. YOU set the topic! Krista and Monique answer your questions - LIVE!

What Does the Bible Say About Slavery? || 6/19/2021 || ATT#97

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Juneteenth episode! We are excited to introduce the family to the work of Dr. Harold Felder. He is going to help us work through the tricky topic of t...

Q & A with Theology Mom

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Your friendly neighborhood theologian answers YOUR questions about God, the Bible, and real life.

What is Biblical Justice || 6/5/2021 || ATT#96

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are the key criteria of God's standards for justice? How is biblical justice different than social justice? Guest: Dr. Cal Beisner

The Bible & the Minimum Wage Debate || 5/29/2021 || ATT#95

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should Christians get behind the campaign for a national minimum wage and universal basic income? We talk to Christian economist, Jeffery Degner.

Is It Time For Another Jesus Movement?

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I will be talking to music legend Chuck Girard about his days as a drugged out hippie and his conversion to Christianity. We will also discuss the Jes...

Faith Training the Next Generation || 5/8/2021 || ATT#93

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many Christian parents are struggling to disciple their kids in the midst of a hostile culture. We talk to our friend, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, about str...

Christian Parenting in the Age of "Woke" Culture

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, talks about practical strategies to help our kids develop a biblical worldview, especially when it comes to their ethnic...

Choice Privilege || 5/1/2021 || ATT#92

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We talked with social media influencer and author, Melissa Tate about her new book, Choice Privilege. We discussed the roles of personal choice and re...

No Longer Reformed

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I grew up Baptist. In my mid-20s, I became Reformed (aka a Calvinist). In my early 40s, I moved away from the Reformed framework. I get a LOT of inqui...

What Do We Do When Police Make Mistakes? || 4/17/2021 || ATT#91

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Muldrow from Code Red Conversations is coming back to help us think through the difficult week in Minneapolis and the tragic shooting of Daunte W...

Every Black Life Matters || 4/10/2021 || ATT#90

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We will be talking to Kevin McGary, the founder of Every Black Life Matters, the Christian alternative to BLM.

Equality Act || 4/3/2021 || ATT#89

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Should Christians get behind the Equality Act? Is this a tangible way to love our neighbor? Anne Paulk from the Restored Hope Network will help us und...

When Someone You Love is Gay || 3-20-2021 || ATT#88

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture's push toward complete LGBT affirmation –– and celebration –– has left many Christians feeling confused about how to respond. Bibl...

Enough! Saying NO to Performance Culture || 3/13/2021 || ATT#87

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Allie Beth Stuckey We're told that the key to happiness is self-love. We are told that if we learn to love ourselves, we'll be successful, sec...

Speaking Truth in Cancel Culture || 3/6/2021 || ATT#86

06 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The rise of "cancel culture" has led many Christians feeling paralyzed and confused. We are afraid to speak up for fear of losing relationships, and i...

Dignity of the Developmentally Disabled, part 2

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being created in the image of God doesn't just inform how we think about race issues. It also extends to honoring the dignity of the disabled. Join th...

Loving Parents of Children with Special Needs || 2/27/2021 || ATT#85

27 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How can the local church provide care and support for special needs families in the congregation? Guest: Rhianna Sanford, mom and caregiver of a spec...

Dignity of the Developmentally Disabled, part 1

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, lays out the biblical case for the dignity of the developmentally disabled.

Are Police Shootings an Epidemic? || 2/20/2021 || ATT#84

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of conversation happening in our country right now about law enforcement and whether it is an example of a systemic injustice. Eric Mul...

MLK vs. BLM || 2/13/2021 || ATT#83

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people are claiming that the "Black Lives Matter" movement is the continuation of what Martin Luther King, Jr. began in the 1960s. But is this tr...

Is Bethel Church Promoting New Age Ideas?

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, talks to former New Age advocate, Melissa Dougherty about the book of The Physics of Heaven., and its connection to New ...

Kick-off 2021! || 2/6/2021 || ATT#82

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! And we have some big updates! Plus, we are talking about 8 things you can do in 2021 to help you live in an increasingly hostile culture.

One Nation Under God? part 3

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Third and final installment the teaching series I’ve entitled, “One Nation Under God?” We are doing a deep dive into the complicated relationshi...

One Nation Under God? part 2

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of a teaching series exploring the complicated relationship between church and state. In this episode we will discuss God's plan for how He wan...

One Nation Under God? Part 1

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does it mean to say that America is a "Christian nation"? Let's talk about the complicated relationship of Church and State.

ATT#81 Ask Us Anything & Virtual Christmas Party || 12/12/2020

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's our last show of 2020! Join us for some Saturday night fun! Try to stump us with your best questions! Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.all...

Let Justice Roll Down, part 3

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 3 of our survey through Amos. Amos is a very popular book that is frequently used by social justice Christians. In this podcast, Krista and Moniq...

Which Bible Translation Should I Choose? || 12/5/2020 || ATT#80

05 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the crazy maze of Bible translations. Which one is the most accurate? Is the King James the best? What about The Passion Translation?

Let Justice Roll Down, part 2

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amos is a very popular book that is frequently used by social justice Christians. In this podcast, Monique (founder, Center for Biblical Unity) and I ...

Let Justice Roll Down, part 1

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Amos is a very popular book that it used by social justice Christians. In this podcast, Monique Duson (Founder, Center for Biblical Unity) and I will ...

Living as a Religious Minority || 11/21/2020 || ATT#79

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As the U.S. becomes increasingly hostile to our faith, it's a good time to hear from Christians who have lived under persecution. We will gain wisdom ...

Critical Theory Comes to Christian Colleges || 11/12/2020 || ATT#78

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Critical Theory isn't just a problem at secular universities. It has flooded into most Christian universities as well. If you are thinking about sendi...

The Story of Reformation Day || 10/31/2020 || ATT#76

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the real Christian alternative to Halloween: Reformation Day. Is it a mere coincidence that the two fall on the same day? Who was Mar...

Is the Pope Advocating for Gay Marriage?

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, the Pope made some statements about being in favor of gay civil unions that have left many Protestants very confused. Join me for a clarify...

Is There Such a Thing as "My Truth"? || 10/24/2020 || ATT#75

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a LOT of conversation happening in the culture –– and in churches –– right now that people experience the world very differently base...

What is Racial Reconciliation? || 10/17/2020 || ATT#74

17 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase "racial reconciliation" is tossed around in churches a lot as a worthy goal. But what does it actually MEAN? And how do we accomplish this?...

Reshuffling the Deck: The State of the American Church after COVID

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I am getting a LOT of letters from people who have recently left their church, or are wondering if they need to. Let's talk about how COVID has change...

Educational Choice & Justice || 10/3/2020 || ATT#73

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Interview: Latasha Fields from Christian Home Educators Support System Let's have some honest conversation about the broken education system in many ...

How to Interpret the Bible || 9/26/2020 || ATT#72

26 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Surprise guest! Plus, we get a lot of inquiries that sound like, “What is your interpretation of this passage…?” Rather than creating an atmosph...

Ask Us Anything || 9/19/2020 || ATT#71

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's the show where you –– the viewers –– are the producers. We answer your questions about nearly everything. What could possibly go wrong?

What is the "Cause" of the Oppressed?

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Social justice Christians will often bring up the observation that there are a number of passages in Scripture that command God’s people to take up ...

Law & Gospel || Kindled Podcast

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Law & Gospel || Kindled Podcast by Krista Bontrager

Human Trafficking, The Gospel & Justice || 9/5/2020 || ATT#70

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about the transforming power of the Gospel and how it has changed an entire city in Cambodia, which used to be a major destination for huma...

Navigating the New Canon || 8/29/2020 || ATT#69

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi; Many pastors are recommending anti-racist books to their congregation. They are being put forward as authoritative guides to c...

Has God Given Us the Ministry of Racial Reconciliation?

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

2 Corinthians 5:18 is frequently used as a biblical warrant for "racial reconciliation." But is that what it actually says? And what does the Bible te...

Ex-Social Justice Warrior Speaks Out || 8/22/2020 || ATT#68

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Keri Smith, Co-Host "Unsafe Space" podcast Keri will share her 20-year journey as a "social justice warrior" and how she came out of it and to...

Is the Enneagram a Valid Psychological Tool? || ATT #67

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Jay Medenwaldt; The Enneagram claims that it is a psychological and spiritual personality assessment that reveals our inner motivations. It has...

Zacchaeus & the Case for Reparations

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Does the story of Zacchaeus offer a biblical case for reparations? Does it address the problem of what to do with unjustly acquired wealth by 250 year...

Was Jesus A Socialist? || 8/8/2020 || ATT #66

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Socialism is making a comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say ...

Scientific Racism || 7/25/2020 || ATT #64

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are going to take a look at the history of eugenics (aka "scientific racism"). It was a major scientific movement in the early 20th century that mo...

Is Racism a Gospel Issue? (part 2)

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of prominent evangelical leaders saying that racism is a "gospel issue." In part 2 of this teaching series, theologian, Krista Bontrag...

Help! My Church is Getting Woke! || 7/11/2020 || ATT#63

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Pastor, Virgil "Omaha" Walker, from the "Just Thinking Podcast" We are getting flooded with messages from people saying that their churches ar...

Liberty & Justice for All? || 7/4/2020 || ATT#62

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We love America. But it took a while for our country to realize the promise of freedom for all. How do we find balance between the reality of slavery ...

Confronting Injustice Without Compromising Truth || 6/27/2020 || ATT#61

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Many Christians are adopting the Social Justice framework without inquiring whether the ideas fought for under the banner of "social justice" are actu...

Is Racism a Gospel Issue? (part 1)

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are a lot of prominent evangelical leaders saying that racism is a "gospel issue." But I've also seen things like the coronavirus called a "gosp...

Women in the Early Church || 6/20/2020 || ATT#60

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Did you know that there were female apostles? And deacons? And why have priests historically been only men? Join us for an informative conversation ex...

Race & Relationships || 6/13/2020.|| ATT#59

13 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The news narrative right now can feel toxic. Let's talk about interracial friendships and family relationships. How can we listen well and love those ...

How to Answer God's Call to Justice, part 2

07 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 of our conversation about "justice." In this teaching, I tackle the questions: What does justice look like for the accused? How should Christia...

Coming Out of CRT || 6/6/2020 || ATT#58

06 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While many Christians are rushing to read books on Critical Race Theory this week, we're going to talk to two Christians who already made the journey ...

Un-Cultured || 5/30/2020 || ATT#57

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our country is in the middle of a very messy conversation about race and justice. People are hurting. Cities are burning. Now what? How can we bring b...

How to Answer God's Call to Justice

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How to Answer God's Call to Justice by Krista Bontrager

Is Your Church Drifting into Progressive Theology? || 5/23/2020 || ATT#56

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Guest: Alisa Childers; Progressive theology is the new liberal creep in many evangelical churches and colleges. But what are some of the signs that yo...

How To Stay Credible in the World of Fake News

10 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Truth matters. But it is getting increasingly difficult to find accurate information. Jesus says He IS the Truth. Thus, Christians should have a reput...

How Can Christians Respond to Injustice? || 5/9/2020 || ATT#55

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of difficult conversation happening this week on social media about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. Join us for an important conversation w...

God Wants You To Work

03 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are several factors happening in our culture right now that are an assault on God’s will for us to work. But if we are going to live a holy li...

This & That || 05/02/2020 || ATT#54

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our takes on a hodge-podge of topics that we've seen this week on social media: Why single women are leaving their churches; a tweet by Jackie Hill Pe...

6 Biblical Principles For Prosperity

26 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prosperity is an idea that has been hijacked by Word of Faith preachers. But living paycheck-to-paycheck isn't part of God's plan for His people eithe...

Why is Abortion an "Essential" Service? || 4/25/2020 || ATT#53

25 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk to pro-life advocate and blogger, Sam Sey. In a cultural moment that is telling men they shouldn't have a voice on this issue, we are looking ...

On The Front Lines of Hunger & Homelessness || 4/18/2020 || #52

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of people are suddenly experiencing reduced income and having difficulty meeting their basic needs. And the homeless population is on the rise. ...

Money From Washington... Or Manna From Heaven? || 4/15/2020 || #51

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The stimulus checks are coming. Let's talk about budgeting during a time of quarantine and job loss. We're also going to talk about the loans coming f...

The Tricky Task of Loving our Neighbor During a Pandemic

12 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of conversation happening right now about loving our neighbor. And it all sounds so pretty. But it's actually a fairly complicated issu...

Holy Week Timeline || 4/11/2020 || #50

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend, Jim Moseley (TheBibleHistoryGuy.com) came on and give us a masterclass about the final hours of Jesus. We tackled questions like, What day...

What Is the Mark of the Beast?

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are many speculations about the "mark of the beast." When I was a kid, there were concerns about using credit cards and using bar codes. More re...

Were the Gospels Written by Eyewitnesses? || 4/4/2020 || #49

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If the resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in the Christian faith, why are the Gospel accounts so contradictory? Former cold case detect...

Emotional Wellbeing During Quarantine || 3/28/2020 || #48

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Let's have a real conversation about the large-scale trauma that we are experiencing right now. How can we cope and help our kids cope with our curren...

Ask Us Anything || 3/21/2020 || #47

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ask us your questions about God, the Bible or real life. Or, share some tips about how you're coping in this difficult season. Or, just come fellowshi...

Coronavirus In Light Of The Cross || 3/14/2020

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welp, life seems to be cancelled –– at least temporarily –– by the coronavirus. So, let's talk about it from a Christian point of view. What d...

Is Christianity Good News For Women? || 3/7/2020

07 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Protecting women from violence and discrimination is a hot topic. The feminist movement claims to address these issues in its fight for women’s righ...

The Tik Tok Experiment || 2/29/2020

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happened when a youth pastor set up a Tik Tok account and started following his students? What Christian parents need to know about this popular ...

Our Culture's Sexual Chaos || 2/22/2020

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our culture is struggling to define sex and marriage. Is gender is a social construct? Disney announces its first gay character. And what is the next ...

Sam Allberry & Living Out

16 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Living Out is co-founded by Sam Allberry, who is a rising star on the speaking circuit. He has been platformed recently at the CRU Winter conference a...

Christianity's African Roots || 2/15/2020

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is a frequent accusation in our culture that Christianity is a "white" religion. But is that true? We will look at the North African roots of th...

What Does "Judge Not" Really Mean?

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What does Matt. 7:1 mean? Is Jesus saying that we can never call someone’s actions right or wrong?

Is Math Racist? || 2/8/2020

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is math racist? Our guest, Dr. Neil Shenvi, who is both a scientist and a critical theory explainer, help us understand ways that the critical theory ...

What Does Scripture Teach About Capital Punishment?

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is capital punishment compatible with the teachings of Jesus? Theologian, Krista Bontrager, offers some perspective on this difficult topic.

Just Mercy || 2/1/2020

01 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We have a candid discussion about the movie, Just Mercy, and why we think Christians should care about unjust incarceration. We also discuss the life ...

WIA 2020 Recap || 1/26/2020

26 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Krista and Monique recap all the fun and mayhem of the 2020 Women In Apologetics Conference at Biola University that took place on January 24–25.

5 Tools for Doctrinal Discernment

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard the saying, "In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity." But it’s not always easy to discern essen...

Whose Right? Protecting the Rights of the Unborn || 1/18/2020

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

An alarming number of black Americans are dying before they are born through abortion. We talk to international pro-life advocate, Obianuju Ekeocha, a...

Breaking Fellowship Over False Doctrine?

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, shares strategies to keep unity in the Body and when it's time to make an adjustment in fellowship. Connect: YouTube: h...

The Power Of Storytelling || 1/11/2020

11 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the power of storytelling and how it can shape our sensibilities as a culture. Interview with Sam Lively, author of the book, The Trojan...

Is This The End Of The World?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, shares biblical wisdom about the end of the world. SHARE this with a friend who needs some comfort and perspective about...

Art & Christianity || All The Things || 1/4/2020

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Artist, Rachel Shockey, talks about art and the Christian faith. We also discuss the dividing line in the United Methodist Church over LGBT ordination...

New Year's Eve Party! || 12/31/19

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We spend New Year's Eve reflecting on how far the show has come, goofing off, talking about remembering the poor year-round, and making intellectual r...