Best Mama Bear Apologetics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 102: ROAR'ing Through The He Gets Us Campaign 36:49

10d ago36:49

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Summary Hello, fellow Mama Bears! On this episode we are ROAR'ing through the latest He Gets Us commercial that aired during the Super Bowl at the beginning of this year. We want to take a careful look at what the message is and what it isn't. Our hope is to highlight the importance of sifting through the media we consume, even media that appears w…

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#217 Daniel Alfaro: Testimony 1:08:50

2d ago1:08:50

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By Julio Rodriguez

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#216 Craig Cooper: Overflowing Mercies 1:01:56

9d ago1:01:56

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By Julio Rodriguez

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#215 Vermon Pierre: Dearly Beloved: How God’s Love for His Church Deepens Our Love for Each Other 45:57

22d ago45:57

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In this episode, we dive into the heart of a transformative narrative with author and pastor Vermon Pierre, exploring the profound concept that our relationship with God mirrors a marriage. “Dearly Beloved” is more than a book; it’s a journey through the Bible that reveals the depth of God’s love for us and how it can shape our relationships with e…

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Episode 101. What Bible Translation Should I Use? 49:25

26d ago49:25

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In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics, we discuss all things bible translations — Formal, Functional, and Optimal. We also explore the difference between a translations and paraphrases. We delve into the historical sacrifices made by early translators to bring the Bible into the English language and offer guidance on choosing translations that f…

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#214 Dave Jenkins: Contentment 1:05:17

30d ago1:05:17

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Where is God when it hurts? What do I do when I struggle with anxiety, depression, discouragement, fear, and face suffering? Many Christians ask these questions in a desire to grow in their communion with the Lord. Some struggle to know whether they should even ask these questions. Others struggle even more through these questions with great doubts…

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Episode 100. New Book: Honest Prayers for Mama Bears 38:36

1M ago38:36

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Summary Every mother's prayer journey is unique, yet bound by a common thread of seeking God's guidance through the chaos and beauty of raising children. Julie and Hillary, walk through the pages of "Honest Prayers for Mama Bears," a new book birthed from the depths of maternal hearts and a collaboration that spans the nation. We reveal the sometim…

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Episode 99: How Christianity Changed the World for the Better. 43:12

2M ago43:12

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SUMMARY Join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries, as we explore the vital connection between a biblical worldview and the flourishing of science, justice, and compassion in society. Listen in as we tackle the myth that Christianity is at odds with scientific progress and uncover how faith has been a drivin…

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Episode 98: Crash Course in the Enneagram 38:48

2M ago38:48

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Summary In this episode, Amy Davison and Alexa Cramer examine the Enneagram’s influence on faith and family. They question the Enneagram’s purported ability to peel back layers to our ‘true self’ and the implications it has on how we interpret Scripture, raise our children, and understand our own identities. They explore how it stands apart […] The…

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Episode 97: The Four Types of Love and Why Our Kids Need to Understand Them 35:01

3M ago35:01

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Summary In this episode, Hillary and Amy address four different types of love in-depth — Agape (unconditional, self-sacrificial love), Storge (familial love), Phileo (strong friendship love), and Eros (sexual attraction). They stress how each type of love is different from the other and should not be confused. Hillary and Amy also discuss how today…

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Episode 96. How to Discuss Pro-Life Arguments with Friends and Family 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

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Summary The hardest conversations to have often aren’t with strangers, but with our own family, especially when it comes to hot-button issues like a woman’s right to an elective abortion. In this podcast, mama bear Jennifer DeFrates chats with host Amy Davison on how to speak with truth and grace on the subject of abortion […] The post Episode 96. …

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Reading Recommendations for 2024 59:05

4M ago59:05

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In this podcast, the Bridge Radio crew discusses books to read for 2024.By Julio Rodriguez

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Episode 95. Family-Focused Resolutions for 2024 40:29

4M ago40:29

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Summary In this impromptu podcast, Hillary and Amy wished the Mama Bears a Happy New Year and a challenge: to focus on discipling the home in spiritual faithfulness. In the past 5 years a focused attack has been waged on societal unity and the sanctity of the home. Secular culture has focused on vilifying the […] The post Episode 95. Family-Focused…

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Episode 94. Advent 4: The Theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing 25:15

4M ago25:15

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This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the third one about “Joy to the World”? You can watch it here. Summary As we close out the season of advent, we reflect upon the theme of love. Acts of love quickly come to mind at Christmas in the form of […] The post Episode 94. Advent 4: The Theology of Hark the Herald Angels Sing…

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Episode 93. Advent 3: The Theology of Joy to the World 23:55

4M ago23:55

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This is the third podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the second one about “O Holy Night”? You can watch it here. Summary If there’s one word that can sum up the Christmas season it’s joy! But while the world offers superficial excitement over presents or food, Christians have ultimate joy in […] The post Episode 93. Advent 3: The Theol…

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Episode 92. Advent 2: The Theology of O Holy Night 24:06

5M ago24:06

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This is the second podcast in our Advent 2023 series. Did you miss the first one about “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”? You can watch it here. Summary Peace can seem hard to find during the Christmas season when our eyes and schedules are filled with the bustle of the season. However, when we focus […] The post Episode 92. Advent 2: The Theology of O Hol…

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Episode 91. Advent 1: The Theology of “O Come O Come Emmanuel” 21:43

5M ago21:43

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Summary Merry Christmas! In honor of Advent, Mama Bear wanted to help you keep Christ the focus of the season by taking you through the theology of your favorite Christmas Carols. The theme of the first Sunday of Advent is “hope,” and one carol that encapsulates hope is “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” This 18th […] The post Episode 91. Advent 1: The The…

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Episode 90: A Crash Course in the Israel – Palestine Conflict Part 2 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Summary In a Crash Course to the Israel-Palestine Conflict Part 1, Hillary, Amy, and guest David explained the terminology, the history of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, and the evidence showing how Israel has belonged to the Jewish people. In this episode, Hillary and Amy shift from history to the importance of why we stand by Israel. […] The post…

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Episode 89: A Crash Course in the Israel-Palestine Conflict (Part 1) 37:06

6M ago37:06

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Summary October 7, 2023, saw the attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. Conflict is nothing new to this region, but for Americans, the way in which the coverage has been handled shifts with each news outlet. Did Israel bring this attack on themselves through an alleged colonization of Palestine? Is Hamas the freedom […] The post Episode 89:…

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Episode 88: ROARing Through the Concept of “Ghosts” 33:31

6M ago33:31

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Summary On this episode, we ROAR through the topic of ghosts. What are they? What are the common misconceptions around ghosts and the supernatural? What does the bible say about ghosts and how are Christians supposed to engage this topic? Main Points Covered How does the world see ghosts? What is a ghost truly? […] The post Episode 88: ROARing Thro…

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Episode 87: The Rise in Occult Fascination Among Youth with Krista Bontrager 58:32

6M ago58:32

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Summary This week we are joined by Krista Bontrager to discuss how the occult is becoming more popular among younger generations, what that looks like and what parents should be on guard against. Krista has a wealth of knowledge on this topic and we are grateful for the wisdom she shares with us. Main […] The post Episode 87: The Rise in Occult Fas…

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Episode 86: When Social Justice Comes to Your Kid’s School: Prejudice and Discrimination 47:00

7M ago47:00

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Summary In part 2 of our conversation about social justice, we tackle the topics of Prejudice and Discrimination and the issues we see with some of the modern definitions and applications of these ideas. We seek to provide a biblical framework for how to engage in these topics with your kids and others. Main Points […] The post 86. When Social Just…

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Episode 85: When Social Justice Comes to Your Kids’ School 41:45

8M ago41:45

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Summary In this first episode of a series of episodes, we discuss what to do when the topic of Social Justice is introduced into your child’s school curriculum. How do you have that conversation with your child? How do you have that conversation with their school? What is a biblical view of Justice, truth and […] The post 85. When Social Justice Co…

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We're Back!! And With a Story of Hope w/ Cody and Michelle Larson 50:54

8M ago50:54

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In this episode, Cody and Michelle share their devastating story of betrayal due to sexual addiction and affairs in the workplace. His actions completely blindsided Michelle while Cody lied and hid in self-protection mode, unable to face the reality of where his addiction had taken him. Their story begins, like most, before they were ever together …

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#212 Dr. William D. Thrasher: How To Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life 51:14

9M ago51:14

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, professor and speaker Dr. William D. Thrasher to discuss his book How to Resurrect a Dead Prayer Life: Transforming Your Prayers Into a Spirit-Empowered, Life-Giving Adventure by Moody Publishers. In his book, Dr. Thrasher shares clear and applicable steps to invigorate or jumpstart a life of prayer into one that Go…

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#211 Maina Mwaura: The Influential Mentor 43:44

9M ago43:44

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, writer and speaker Maina Mwaura to discuss his book The Influential Mentor: How the Life and Legacy of Howard Hendricks Equipped and Inspired a Generation of Leaders by Moody Publishers. In his book, Maina tells the story of Hendricks’ life while capturing his visionary character, leadership legacy, and the reality …

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#210 Chris Castaldo: The Upside Down Kingdom 47:22

9M ago47:22

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by author and pastor Dr. Chris Castaldo to discuss his book The Upside Down Kingdom. In his book, Dr Chris Castaldo examines the counterintuitive wisdom and explores the relevance of the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:2–12) for today, as Jesus urges us to set ourselves apart from the world, and to live with a n…

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#209 Hilary Morgan Ferrer: Mama Bear Apologetics 50:29

9M ago50:29

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by author and speaker Hillary Morgan Ferrer to discuss her book Mama Bear Apologetics. She is the founder of Mama Bear Apologetics, a ministry that provides accessible apologetic resources for busy moms. She has a master’s degree in biology and her specialties are scientific apologetics, dealing with d…

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#207 Dr. James Coakley: 14 Fresh Ways To Enjoy The Bible 53:14

10M ago53:14

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by professor and author Dr. James Coakley to discuss his book 14 Fresh Ways To Enjoy The Bible by Moody Publishers. Dr. James Coakley has taught bible at Moody Bible Institute for over twenty years in both the seminary and undergraduate school. He has contributed to the Moody Bible Commentary and the M…

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#206 Felix Martinez: How I Found True Life in Christ (Testimony) 1:13:12

10M ago1:13:12

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by Felix Martinez to share how God transformed his life from pursuing sinful pleasures and vices to having a new identity in Jesus Christ that encompasses true joy and satisfaction. Felix Martinez is from Houston, Texas and now lives in Laredo, Texas. He is heavily involved in his local church body and…

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#205 Mike Gendron: Preparing for Eternity 1:04:06

10M ago1:04:06

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we are joined by author and speaker Mike Gendron to discuss his book Preparing for Eternity. Mike Gendron was a devout Roman Catholic for over 30 years, but in 1981 while attending an evangelical seminar, he realized the Bible is the supreme authority for knowing truth. He has an international ministry called Procla…

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#204 A Body of Divinity: God is a Spirit 37:28

11M ago37:28

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In this episode of BRIDGE Radio, we continue our series in A Body of Divinity by Thomas Watson and Banner of Truth. Join us as Steve, Abe, and Tommy Daniel discuss, “God is a Spirit.” The previous series episodes are 142, 149, 151, 155, 158, 162, 168, 193, and 195.By Julio Rodriguez

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