Biola Dissolves Its DEI Dept + Christian Nationalism TheologyMom 2024-06-13 | 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 announcement about the Diversity Strategic Plan: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/biola-magazine/2021/biola-introduces-new-diversity-strategic-planViral clip of Biola's current Provost saying "I am a racist" in 2018: youtube.com/watch?v=1IiKCYSevDUFull video of Hall's interview (source of the viral clip): youtube.com/watch?v=dwI82hKUTgIHall's article from 2019 affirming "racial reconciliation" but rejecting Critical Race Theory: https://equip.sbts.edu/article/peace-centrality-gospel-christ-racial-reconciliation/Biola's principles of academic freedom and diversity of perspectives: https://www.biola.edu/about/mission/principles-free-expressionNews report about Biola's public "lament" in 2020: chimesnewspaper.com/47803/news/president-corey-and-chief-diversity-officer-tamra-malone-begin-diversity-talks-in-lament-session
An Ancient Faith Approach to Women in Ministry TheologyMom 2024-05-28 | 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.Connect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comEmail: info@centerforbiblicalunity.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@TheologyMomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
Helping Women Find Their Place in the Local Church TheologyMom 2024-05-21 | 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: amazon.com/Elders-Lead-Healthy-Family-Leadership/dp/1532618018For more about the Everyday Evangelism class: theologymom.com/classesPre-order Walking in Unity: amazon.com/Walking-Unity-Biblical-Answers-Questions/dp/0736990895
5 Profiles for Sharing the Faith | Everyday Evangelism, part 9 TheologyMom 2024-05-07 | 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 will be based on insights from the book, Contagious Faith, by Mark Mittelberg. See: amazon.com/Contagious-Faith-Discover-Natural-Sharing/dp/0310113288Fundraiser link: customink.com/fundraising/cfbu2024Register for the Everyday Evangelism class: centerforbiblicalunity.breezechms.com/form/1e55a7602712Pre-order Walking in Unity: amazon.com/Walking-Unity-Biblical-Answers-Questions/dp/0736990895Gifts test: form.jotform.com/61419055688161
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | Everyday Evangelism, part 8 (edited) TheologyMom 2024-04-24 | If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Hardly! I will clarify the roles and responsibilities when sharing the faith. What does God do? What should we do? We will do a thorough study of Scripture and find out!This teaching will be based on the modern classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, by J.I. Packer.
Conversational Evangelism, part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 7 TheologyMom 2024-04-16 | 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 years, so there is a fair amount of road testing behind them.
Conversational Evangelism | Everyday Evangelism, part 6 TheologyMom 2024-04-02 | I'm continuing the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. This week, I will share five specific steps to help you navigate even tough discussions about the faith.
Purpose of the Spiritual Gift of Evangelism TheologyMom 2024-03-17 | The gift of evangelism doesn't mean that those are the people who should do all the evangelism. Rather, those are the people who should be leading the way to teach the rest of us how to do it better.Watch the entire teaching: youtube.com/watch?v=lBWUAampvJEConnect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comEmail: info@centerforbiblicalunity.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
Whos In Your OIKOS? | Everyday Evangelism, part 5 TheologyMom 2024-03-12 | 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.
Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring TheologyMom 2024-03-07 | We haven't had a Family Meeting for a while. Monique has a class during the normal time. But Krista has stepped in to do an explainer video on the issue of "diversity" in hiring practices. She unravels the confusion for regular people.
Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom Today | Everyday Evangelism, part 4 TheologyMom 2024-03-05 | 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.
My Response to Mike Wingers Series on Women in Ministry TheologyMom 2024-03-02 | Pastor 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 TheologyMom 2024-02-28 | 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.
Three Tiered Justice System TheologyMom 2024-02-24 | Krista and Monique talk through some common patterns they can see related to matters of justice weighed unequally in the culture and legal system.Watch the full discussion here: youtube.com/watch?v=aGE3dE11MjU
What is the Good News? part 1 | Everyday Evangelism, part 2 TheologyMom 2024-02-13 | 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.
Why Arent We Sharing the Gospel? | Everyday Evangelism, part 1 TheologyMom 2024-02-06 | 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 will be a major focus on the podcast in 2024. I want to help you share your faith more effectively and consistently.Connect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comEmail: info@centerforbiblicalunity.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
Did the Pope Endorse Same Sex Marriage? TheologyMom 2024-01-30 | 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 asked my friend, Anthony Costello, back on the show to help us sort through the confusion and share his perspective as a thoughtful former Catholic about why Protestants ought to care about these developments.Research and Sources:- "Fiducia Supplicans"; https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_ddf_doc_20231218_fiducia-supplicans_en.html - Fr. Raymond de Souza, National Catholic Register article from 1/04/2024 "Fiducia Supplicans 2.0"; ncregister.com/commentaries/fiducia-supplicans-2-0- Archbishop Joseph Naumann (Archbishop of Kansas City) "The Leaven" article from 1/12/2024; theleaven.org/fiducia-supplicans-does-not-change-perennial-church-teaching- Cardinal Sarah (former Prefect for the Congregation on Divine Worship, Archbishop of Guinea), quoted in the "Catholic Herald" from 1/9/2024; catholicherald.co.uk/cardinal-sarah-gives-in-depth-interview-on-fiducia-supplicans- Michael Sean Winters (liberal Catholic) "How big a deal is the new Vatican document on Same-Sex Blessings" in "The National Catholic Reporter"; ncronline.org/opinion/ncr-voices/how-big-deal-new-vatican-document-same-sex-blessings- Anthony S. Layne, "Fiducia Supplicans, Infallibility, and a Reflection of Faith" in "The Catholic Stand" 1/15/2024; catholicstand.com/fiducia-supplicans-infallibility-reflection-faithIan Paul on "Why No One wants the Prayers of Love and Faith" in the Church of England: psephizo.com/sexuality-2/why-no-one-wants-the-prayers-of-love-and-faithEd Echeverria's 2019 2nd edition book on Pope Francis: amazon.com/Pope-Francis-Legacy-Vatican-II/dp/1943901112
The Connection Between Feminism, Female Empowerment and Witchcraft TheologyMom 2024-01-19 | ***1-MINUTE HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS WEEK'S TEACHING***The Connection Between Feminism, Female Empowerment, and WitchcraftWatch the entire stream: youtube.com/live/hAbrwkcGRwg?feature=shareConnect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comEmail: info@centerforbiblicalunity.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theologymom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/@theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
The Surprising Influence of Taylor Swift- A Rockstar Preacher TheologyMom 2024-01-16 | Watch the original video: youtu.be/_8DHVM3C_RQConnect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comEmail: info@centerforbiblicalunity.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theologymom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
Is Taylor Swift Promoting Witchcraft? TheologyMom 2024-01-16 | 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?!I’ve asked my friend Amy Davison to come on so we could talk the tricky question: Is Taylor Swift a witch and is she promoting witchcraft? You won't want to miss this!Research cited in the interview: pro.morningconsult.com/instant-intel/taylor-swift-fandom-demographicReceipts: 1. She’s been laying the “witch aesthetic” since 2017 as seen in her music video "Ready For It": youtube.com/watch?v=wIft-t-MQuE -Burn all the witches written on the wall min 3:13 -Intro where she’s wearing the cloak and doing the empowered walk is the same in the witch scene of the willow music video and is said to be an Easter egg. ew.com/music/easter-eggs-taylor-swift-willow-music-video 2. Where Taylor shares that she believes in karma: youtube.com/watch?v=XnbCSboujF4 3. "I did something bad": Snakes and flames 2018 American Music Awardyoutube.com/watch?v=O3QfCeclslM -This is where she says “They’re burning witches even if you aren’t one and they’re doing it for fun,” -The is the video where it looks like it takes place in hell4. "Look what you made me do": youtube.com/watch?v=3tmd-ClpJxA - 2017 Loads of snakes in what looks like a Gothic church on a throne 5. Vlad Savchuk video evaluation the symbolism with Taylor Swift videos youtube.com/watch?v=SDmzNDrj2NI -This is also were it’s mentioned about her faith confession tied to political stance is referenced6. Chants to be said at TS concerts from “Summon the Demons” to “Take me to Church," elitedaily.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-fan-chants-eras-tour7. Video explaining symbolism behind TS and Ice Spice “Karma” youtube.com/watch?v=seqPf05HKfE - Link to the actual “Karma” music video youtube.com/watch?v=XzOvgu3GPwY -Also holds the scene were she’s dressed as satan/a demon8. TS comment about training her fans to hunt for Easter eggs (symbolism) and how she uses numerology and forces it to work for it when it doesn’t happen organically. avclub.com/taylor-swift-numerology-swifties-obsession-1850729453 9. TS Christmas song: youtube.com/watch?v=UdX8LafiV3o 10. Moonlit Witch release tweet: reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/kdz9yv/taylor_releases_moonlit_witch_version_of_willowLonely Witch release tweet: reddit.com/r/TaylorSwift/comments/kdftqy/taylor_releases_lonely_witch_remix_of_willow Dancing Witch release tweet: https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/759541-taylor-swift-releases-two-more-remixes-of-her-latest-single-willow-following-dancing-witch -These have been referenced by some social media accounts as proof she’s dabbling in witchcraft -She’s romancing and promoting an aesthetic of witchcraft11. TS encourages voting and gets 35k new voters: npr.org/2023/09/22/1201183160/taylor-swift-instagram-voter-registration12. TS promotes LGBTQ+ to her fans: rollingstone.com/music/music-news/taylor-swift-pride-month-eras-tour-chicago-1234746863 13. TS bases Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for their joke: businessinsider.com/tina-fey-subtly-slammed-taylor-swift-2014-1 14. TS performing in cage build like a giant snake: hellogiggles.com/taylor-swift-reputation-tour-review
Raising Godly Kids - Why Holding Firm in Faith is Non Negotiable TheologyMom 2024-01-10 | ***1-MINUTE HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS WEEK'S TEACHING***Watch the entire stream: youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ok9uBypVg
Prioritizing Jesus - Setting a Spiritual Example for our Children TheologyMom 2024-01-10 | ***1-MINUTE HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS WEEK'S TEACHING***Watch the entire stream: youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ok9uBypVg
Setting Spiritual Priorities for Your Family | 1/8/24 TheologyMom 2024-01-09 | 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.
Finding Strength in Shared Struggles You Are Not Alone TheologyMom 2024-01-06 | ***1-MINUTE HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS WEEK'S TEACHING***Watch the entire stream: youtube.com/watch?v=SksMC6GX9_0Connect with Us:Web site: theologymom.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
How Events of 2020 Changed My View of Scientific Peer Review #podcast TheologyMom 2024-01-05 | Source: youtube.com/watch?v=SksMC6GX9_0Connect with Krista:Web site: theologymom.comFacebook: facebook.com/theologymomPodcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platformSubscribe to the show's YouTube Channel:youtube.com/theologymomSupport our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing teespring.com/stores/family-210-4Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate
6 Things I Changed My Mind About Since 2020 TheologyMom 2024-01-02 | 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.
Was Mary a Social Justice Warrior? TheologyMom 2023-12-18 | ***Answering a Popular Meme***Last December I did a deep dive into the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus. I went through every passage in the New Testament about Mary with my friend Erin Kunkle from MAVEN. This week's discussion will also focus on Mary. I’m going to consider the question, was Mary a social justice warrior? This show was inspired by a meme I’ve seen floating around social media. The artist was inspired by Mary’s song in Luke 1. The artist described his reimagining of Mary as a “call to economic justice.” This is why he put her fist in the air. So I asked my friend, Father Hayden Butler from St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Newport Beach, CA to come on help us walk through the true meaning of this passage.
Historical Origins of the Conflict in Israel (part 3) TheologyMom 2023-12-13 | 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. It's a complex journey, but there is simply no way to understand what it happening right now in the Middle East without taking the time to understand some key events.
Historical Origins of the Conflict in Israel (part 2) TheologyMom 2023-12-07 | 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 of Israel in an effort to put the current conflict into its historical context. This has proved very challenging. In this three-part teaching series, I attempt to share what I have learned and how it connects to the media propaganda that is coming out on both sides.
Historical Origins of the Conflict in Israel (part 1) TheologyMom 2023-12-05 | 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 of Israel in an effort to put the current conflict into its historical context. This has proved very challenging. In this three-part teaching series, I attempt to share what I have learned and how it connects to the media propaganda that is coming out on both sides.
ETS 2023 Recap TheologyMom 2023-11-20 | The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual meeting is like Comicon for theology nerds. This is the place where evangelical scholars (the people who write the commentaries and study Bibles) present academic papers to each other. Many of these ideas are then taken back into seminaries, ministries, and local churches. In this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, Krista is joined by Monique Duson to share their thoughts about some of the papers they heard last week at ETS and how they think these ideas will potentially influence your Christian circles.
The Bible as a Tool in Archaeology TheologyMom 2023-11-14 | 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 remember that even secular archaeologists use the Bible as a tool in their excavation work. Why? Because the Bible describes real events, people, and places. We will talk with filmmaker and biblical archaeologist, Joel Kramer about his unique work to explain the historical accuracy of the Bible to regular people.
An Insiders Perspective on the War in Israel, part 2 TheologyMom 2023-11-10 | 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 and Israeli citizen about the political conflicts in Israel.Questions we discussed:• Help us understand the claim that Gaza has been an "open air prison." Is this accurate?• Can you help us understand the saying, "From the River to the Sea Palestine will be Set Free"?• What can you tell us about the history of Hamas? Do they represent the Palestinian people?In this surprising interview, Hillary Clinton, echoes many of Callie's concerns: youtu.be/czN4E-CTJ_E?si=tK1c5QCQHnd8_MT1&t=67
An Insiders Perspective on the War in Israel, part 1 TheologyMom 2023-11-07 | 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 Mitchell. You may recognize her name, as she was a guest on the show earlier this year sharing with us about Messianic Judaism. When she responded, she said her family were safe and that they had spent the day in a bomb shelter. Now that she's had some time to process the recent events in her country, I've asked her to come on and talk to us about what happened and how to best pray for our Christian family who live in Israel.Questions we discussed:• How did you come to love the Jewish people, and how did you, as an American, come to live in Jerusalem?• Tell us about the day of the invasion and what your family and your community has been going through?• How is the Messianic community responding to the crisis?• What is the difference between a Jew and a Zionist? And why do I keep seeing pictures on Twitter of Orthodox Jews saying that they aren’t Zionists and that they support Palestinians? • Do you have any advice about whether we should reach out to our Jewish friends? • Do you have any ideas for how we can love our Palestinian brothers and sisters?• Do you have any advice for us about how to pray about what's happening there?
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? TheologyMom 2023-10-31 | I have been watching a LOT of content interviewing Muslims about the war in Israel. I want to understand the best case on BOTH sides of the discussion.I've also been struggling to make sense of some of the claims. I realized that part of the problem is that I know only a minimal amount about Islam. I reached out to my friend Laura Zifer Powell to see if she could help me get to the truth whether Islam is a religion of violence or peace. You won't want to miss this important conversation!Questions we discussed:• How did you become interested in studying Islam?• How can we differentiate between loving Muslim people and disagreeing with their religious beliefs?• How does Islam say that conversion should happen? Is the goal truly to make the entire world become Muslim? Does it include coercion? • Is it possible that these passages are being taken out of context?• What does Islam teach about the dignity of humans? • Who are the “real” Muslims? Are the so-called extremists actually extreme? Or are they just living out the principles of Islam consistently? • Are average Muslims aware of what their holy writings say when it comes to violence?
3 Things Christians Need to Know about Jews, Judaism & Israel TheologyMom 2023-10-24 | I have been on the road for two weeks and am finally back home. 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 well as with Israel as a nation. I am going to (God willing) do a live teaching on this and try to offer some clarity around these issues. I will also answer questions for those who are on that livestream.
Making Sense of the Hamas/Israel Conflict TheologyMom 2023-10-15 | 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 events in Israel, including explaining the history of the conflict, as well as the link between the Critical Social Theories and Hamas. If you listen to ONE THING about the conflict, make it this!
BEFORE You Press the SHARE Button TheologyMom 2023-10-03 | 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 July and then dropped a podcast summarizing some of my research last week. I will likely drop another podcast later in the week, as the story is quickly escalating.But it made me think about how this story with Tim Ballard is a microcosm of a larger issue: we live in the age of fake news and reliable information is becoming increasingly difficult to find. Pretty much every conservative news outlet, including a lot of Christian news outlets, were pumping Sound of Freedom as being mostly factual and Ballard as being a real life hero. I took a LOT of heat for saying, Slow down. Some of these so-called facts don’t add up.I can't count how many times I've said to my husband in the last three years, "I simply don't know what to believe anymore."Maybe you can relate.In this week’s teaching, I want to talk about 3 ways to help you find the truth in the age of fake news. My hope is that this will help guide you through the crazy.
I Went Down the Rabbit Hole | Tim Ballard, Founder of O.U.R. TheologyMom 2023-09-29 | 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 SHARE button. In this special mid-week edition of the podcast, I'm sharing my journey to research the alleged "true" story behind the film, Sound of Freedom.Programming note: I recorded this on August 14, 2023. I delayed releasing it while I continued to research things and with the hope I was wrong. But the evidence continues to mount against Mr. Ballard. So I've decided to go ahead and release it because I think more Christians need to consider the data.
We Take a Racial Justice Test | 9/27/23 TheologyMom 2023-09-28 | The National Association of Evangelicals has launched a new online Racial Justice Assessment tool. Watch as Monique and Krista take the test live and interpret the questions for you!
Finding a Safe Place for Kids to Watch, Learn, Laugh, & Grow TheologyMom 2023-09-26 | Have you ever looked at YouTube Kids? It's kinda scary. And definitely not safe for kids! Former FBI agent, Chris Gonzales, has a bold vision to provide a healthy alternative to this degenerative platform. Come find out about his pioneering work!Get all the info about GoodTube Kids: https://goodtube.kids/info
A Closer Look at the Orange Curriculums Position on Race TheologyMom 2023-09-19 | I continue to receive inquiries related to the Orange Curriculum. Over the last year, I have been collecting resources focusing on their position on race and racism. This is important data for those churches who are trying to decide whether to use Orange. Toward the end, I will also discuss RightNow Media.
Gods Blueprint for a Healthy Church (part 2) TheologyMom 2023-09-12 | 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 description of elders and deacons and how these offices are the key to healthy churches. And what some of the consequences can be when churches don't follow God's plan.
Gods Blueprint for a Healthy Church (part 1) TheologyMom 2023-09-05 | 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 should transition to a different situation. At the end of that teaching, I said that the most important thing to look for in a church is Godly elders. In this 2-part teaching series, I will unpack that discussion in more detail and why I think that Godly elders are the key to healthy churches.
How To Learn the Basics of the Faith TheologyMom 2023-08-22 | 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 Millennials parenting young children. And I've noticed that many of them have grown up in mega-church culture and they're struggling to know how to pass along the faith to their children. In this very practical teaching, I will outline some very basic strategies to help equip young Christian parents to grow in their own faith, as they are balancing the discipleship of their own children.
Teaching Kids to Work (in a world that would rather play) TheologyMom 2023-08-15 | 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 these days that program our children not to work. In my own parenting journey, I have found that discipling my children about work and money have had a substantial impact on their lives as young adults. In this episode, I will share some Scriptures and practical ideas to help you disciple your kids on these issues.
Choosing Theology Over Entertainment TheologyMom 2023-08-07 | 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 themselves to think more accurately about God so they can disciple the kids in their lives more effectively.This is a rebroadcast from the Brave Parenting podcast. braveparenting.netFind FREE resources to help foster daily Bible reading: thenextgenerationministries.com/resources.Watch my webinar about developing a daily Bible habit: youtu.be/8dIs7piGLP0
Yes, You Can Memorize a Book of the Bible TheologyMom 2023-07-31 | Memorizing longer passages of Scripture can be invaluable to your knowledge of Christianity, your personal spiritual growth, and your love for God—and you don’t have to be a genius to do it! My friend, Amy Hall (from Stand to Reason) is coming on to describe the benefits of memorization, give practical tips for memorizing, and help you develop a personalized plan for memorizing your favorite chapter or even an entire book of the Bible. You can do it!This will be a pre-recorded conversation, but I'll be on the premiere to field questions during the premiere.Link to a blog post with Amy's tips: str.org/w/tips-for-memorizing-a-book-of-the-bible.
Can You Turnaround Your Progressive-Leaning Church? TheologyMom 2023-07-25 | Practical wisdom to diagnose the spiritual health of your favorite Christian institutionDo you send your kids to Christian school or donate to a favorite ministry? Or do you work for a ministry or church? Do you ever wonder how well it is maintaining biblical fidelity? I want to share with you the four stages of institutional health when it comes to maintaining biblical fidelity. This is a rubric that I've developed after many difficult discussions with churches and ministries over the years. There is a definite pattern of decay. I will pull the curtain back so you can see where your church or favorite ministry stands.
Sound of Freedom (Christian Movie Review) TheologyMom 2023-07-20 | 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.
