Bible teaching and theological commentary on social issues by theologian, Krista Bontrager.
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Election Mega-Episode | 8/24/24 | #188
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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 Christian worldview.De către Krista Bontrager
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Reacting to the Evangelicals for Harris Zoom Call | 8/15/24
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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.De către Krista Bontrager
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Being Pro Life in Real Life | 8/10/24 | #187
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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 Erin Kunkle, is coming on the show to discuss her experience as a teenage mother and her journey to the faith.De către Krista Bontrager
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My Thoughts on "Shepherds for Sale" + A Message for "Never Trumpers"
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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. In the second half, I want to help "Never Trumpers" and Progressives understand why I think so many people keep voting for Trump even though he's a deeply flawed man. Let's see how this goes.…
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Shepherds for Sale | 8/3/24 | #186
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We have been sounding the alarm for several years about the creep of progressive ideology coming into evangelical institutions since the beginning of the ministry. We have been especially vocal about issues related to indiscriminate hiring. Our friend, Megan Basham, has noticed many of the same problems but investigated things through a different m…
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Social Justice vs Biblical Justice
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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 Kathy Gibbens from the, "Filter It Through a Brain Cell" podcast about this important topic.De către Krista Bontrager
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How to Choose a Christian School | 7/27/24 | #185
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More and more people are looking for alternatives to public education. We invited our friend, Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer at ACSI to share about the pros and cons of Christian schools. What are some important things to look for to see if it's a good fit for your family? Plus, we ask Jerry about ACSI's vision to put discipleship and biblica…
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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 followers to submit their questions last week on social media. Here is what YOU asked.De către Krista Bontrager
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Reacting to the Apparent Assassination Attempt of President Trump | 7/13/24 | #184
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In this special edition of All The Things, Monique, Krista and Kevin went live to offer some biblical wisdom about the apparent attempted assassination on President Trump.De către Krista Bontrager
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Honoring Your Parents (even when it’s difficult) | 7/6/24 | #183
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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 are an adult, especially if your parents are difficult people or were abusive to you as a child?De către Krista Bontrager
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Should Christians Participate in IVF & Surrogacy? | 6/22/24 | #182
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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 Katy Faust (from Them Before Us), is coming back on the show to discuss recent developments in the public conversations about IVF and surrogacy. We are going to consider these technologies in light o…
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What is the Woke Right? | 6/15/24 | #181
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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 received a lot of feedback about the show and continued to research the issues. Some people say the "woke right" isn't a thing. Others say, it's "absolutely a thing." It's a lot to process. We don't claim …
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Biola Dissolves Its DEI Dept + Christian Nationalism
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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 some informal thoughts on Christian Nationalism and my attempt to understand it.Biola's Institutional Diversity Strategic Plan: https://www.biola.edu/diversity-inclusion/diversity-strategic-planBiola's …
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The Struggles of Trauma, Mental Illness & the Christian Life | 6/1/2024 | #180
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There is so much confusion among Christians about the issue of counseling and mental illness. Some think that it undermines the authority of Scripture to even see a therapist. Others seem to lack discernment about how to prevent therapy becoming a gateway to unbiblical life choices. We've asked our friend, Dr. David King, professor in social work a…
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An Ancient Faith Approach to Women in Ministry
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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 lead us about the ancient faith approach to local church leadership, and where women fit into that picture. I have found the ancient faith dialogue to be an important piece of my personal journey, prov…
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The Truth About Birth Control and Chemical Abortion | 5/25/24 | #179
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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 different angles. The overturning of Roe hasn't automatically increased safety for the pre-born. Chemical abortions are on the rise. We've asked our friend, OB-GYN Dr. Chris Cirucci to come back on the show…
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Helping Women Find Their Place in the Local Church
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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 us through a survey of the New Testament's teaching about local church leadership, and where women fit into that picture.Browse Dr. MIller's book on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Elders-Lead-Healthy…
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The Shell Game of Identifying the Oppressed and Marginalized | 5/18/24 | #178
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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 by the culture and morphed to mean something completely different. We want to have a public conversation about this confusion and see if we help straighten out what has become a very crooked line by …
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The Rise of the Woke Right | 5/11/24 | #177
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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 right. We have been very confused about what to make of these posts. Kevin is coming back on the show to break it all down for us in a way that we (and you!) can understand.…
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5 Profiles for Sharing the Faith | Everyday Evangelism, part 9
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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 discover your unique style of sharing the faith, according to the way God has gifted you and your natural personality.This teaching is based on insights from the book, Contagious Faith, by Mark Mittelberg. …
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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. What is diversity? Should Christians try to redeem DEI, or should we just avoid it? We do a deep dive to help you understand the issue better.Also mentioned:• "Why Companies are Getting a Queer Makeove…
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | Everyday Evangelism, part 8
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If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Hardly! I clarify the roles and responsibilities when sharing the faith. What does God do? What should we do? We do a thorough study of Scripture and find out!This teaching is loosely based on the modern classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, by J.I. …
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Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176
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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 Briggins, to come on and help us understand the situation. His background in Middle East Studies helped us differentiate between facts and fear.In the second segment, Krista and Monique discuss recent cha…
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Conversational Evangelism, part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, pt 7
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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. (Because let’s be honest, very, very few conversations are a straight line to conversion. Sometimes you have to know when to call a tow truck.) And again, these are strategies that I have used for many year…
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Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175
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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 a Christian in today's culture.De către Krista Bontrager
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Unpopular Opinions | 4/6/24 | #174
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Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.De către Krista Bontrager
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Conversational Evangelism | Everyday Evangelism, part 6
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I'm continuing the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. This week, I share five specific steps to help you navigate even tough discussions about the faith.De către Krista Bontrager
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The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173
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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 accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what that means be sure to tune in. It’s a globalist movement that is reshaping our everyd…
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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 movement called abolitionism. Come find out about why some Christians think that abortion should be criminalized.Read Sam Sey’s blog post: https://slowtowrite.com/why-i-am-not-an-abolitionist-on-abortio…
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Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172
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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 how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field in 2018 and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel.…
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Representation: What Does it Mean? | Family Meeting
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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 popular idea in the DEI conversation: representation. What does it mean and what is it supposed to accomplish?De către Krista Bontrager
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Who's In Your OIKOS? | Everyday Evangelism, part 5
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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 strategy for sharing the faith with others.De către Krista Bontrager
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Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171
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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 their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare fo…
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Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring
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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 confusion for regular people.De către Krista Bontrager
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Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom Today | Everyday Evangelism, part 4
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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 that the kingdom of God ought to shape our Gospel presentations.De către Krista Bontrager
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Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170
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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 child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among Christian ad…
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My Response to Mike Winger's Series on Women in Ministry
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Mike Winger dropped the final installment in his extended teaching series on women in ministry. Here are my thoughts on his research.De către Krista Bontrager
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What is the "Good News'? part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 3
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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 teaching series that I've entitled Everyday Evangelism.De către Krista Bontrager
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God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169
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The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all hum…
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What is the "Good News"? part 1 | Everyday Evangelism, part 2
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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 think it ought to inform our own evangelistic efforts. We need to get the gospel right before we get it out.Production note: This version of the show has been edited.…
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Taking Steps to Protect Religious Institutions | 2/10/24 | #168
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Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear campaigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convicti…
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Why Aren't We Sharing the Gospel? | Everyday Evangelism, part 1
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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 many of us (myself included) put the task of “sharing the gospel” on the back-burner? I tackle this question in part 1 of an extended teaching series focusing on various aspects of evangelism. This wil…
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Exploring the Complexities of Religious Freedom | 2/3/24 | #167
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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 sense of religious freedom in a pluralistic society? Guest: Dr. Mark David Hall, professor of political science at Regent UniversityDe către Krista Bontrager
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Did the Pope Endorse Same Sex Marriage?
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The big story over the Christmas break was the announcement from the Vatican about "blessing same sex couples." Some traditionalists have hailed this as pastorally helpful and clarifying, while others call it confusing and potentially troubling. Meanwhile the mainstream news reported the Roman Catholic Church as moving toward gay affirming. I've as…
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Understanding Community Schools | 1/20/24 | #166
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"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 exactly what these are about. Guest: Kelly SkeDe către Krista Bontrager
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Is Taylor Swift Promoting Witchcraft?
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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 was not prepared for the responses. The string had over 150 comments! Who knew that TS is a high interest topic among Christian mothers?! (Not me!)I’ve asked my friend Amy Davison (from Mama Bear Apo…
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War...What Is It Good For? | 1/13/24 | #165
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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 Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn’t Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We asked Dr. Eric Patterson,…
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Setting Spiritual Priorities for Your Family
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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 of extra curricular activities, and overcoming teenage apathy.De către Krista Bontrager
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Raising Kids in a CRAZY World | 1/6/24 | #164
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LIVE SEASON 6 kickoff! We talked to our friend, Katy Faust, about practical strategies for raising conservative kids in the midst of "woke" ideology, even if they attend public school.De către Krista Bontrager
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6 Things I Changed My Mind About Since 2020
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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 is more of an informal commentary than a Bible teaching.De către Krista Bontrager
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