Mama Bear Apologetics
Religion & Spirituality
About
Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
Episodes
- Episode 150. The Moral Argument for God
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Amy and Tricia Scribner continue their series on arguments for the existence of God by exploring the moral argument, also called the “right and wrong argument.” They explain that if obj…
- Episode 149. Proof Of God through Order and Design: The Teleological Argument
In this episode, Amy and Tricia Scribner explore how order and design in the universe point to an intelligent Creator . Building on prior discussions of truth and causation, they introduce the teleological argument —the idea that purposefu…
- Episode 148. Daily Discipleship Rhythms With Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently
Amy sits down with Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently to re-center the conversation around discipleship as the true goal of parenting —not homeschooling itself. While many families consider homeschooling as a solution for raising fa…
- Episode 147. The Cause & Effect Argument for God: How the Beginning of the Universe Points to the Existence
This episode walks listeners through one of the most foundational and powerful arguments for God’s existence—the cosmological (cause-and-effect) argument . Amy and Tricia build on earlier discussions about truth, logic, and worldview, show…
- Episode 146. Let's Talk About Easter (Re-Broadcast)
This episode lovingly equips parents to navigate the tension between fun Easter traditions and the truth of the resurrection . The hosts affirm that while eggs, bunnies, and cultural practices can be enjoyed, they should never overshadow t…
- Episode 145. 6 Questions Every Worldview Answers
In this episode, the focus is on worldviews —the lens through which people interpret reality. Tricia Scribner explains that everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not, and that lens shapes how we answer life’s biggest questio…
- Episode 144. Self-Refuting Statements with Tricia Scribner
In this episode, the Mama Bears continue laying the groundwork for raising children who can stand firm in a culture that often sounds persuasive but isn’t logically sound. The focus is on self-refuting (or self-defeating) statements — clai…
- Episode 143. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning with Tricia Scribner
Amy and Tricia continue their classical apologetics series, diving into discursive reasoning —the step-by-step thinking process that distinguishes humans as rational beings made in God’s image. This conversation is a mental workout (in the…
- Episode 142. Understanding the Nature of Truth with Tricia Scribner
In this foundational episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner tackle the concept of truth in an age dominated by relativism and subjectivism. Drawing from Scripture, personal anecdotes, and years of expe…
- Episode 141. The Role of Logic in Christianity with Tricia Scribner
Amy and Tricia, two of our Mama Bears, define logic and explain why it’s essential for critical thinking, biblical reasoning, and defending the Christian faith. They stress that logic isn’t made by humans—it’s discovered —and reflects an o…
- Episode 140. Why Theology Matters with Krista Bontrager
In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics , Amy hosts Krista Bontrager (a public theologian with decades of experience) to unpack why theology is foundational for Christian living. They define theology, remove intimidation around it, talk a…
- Episode 139. Re-Broadcast: Did Christmas Start Out as a Pagan Holiday (And Other Questions about Christmas)
In this Christmas‑themed podcast, the Mama Bear team addresses the biggest questions Christian parents often hear around the holiday season. They explain what Christmas is truly about , how to talk to children about Jesus and Christmas , a…
- Episode 138. Cultivating a Heart for Advent
In this episode, Amy reflect on the season of Advent and how it points believers toward four core spiritual truths — hope, spiritual warfare (peace), worship (joy), and human dignity (love) . Christmas is not about the trappings of the sea…
- Episode 137: How Can We Know Christianity is True?
In this episode, Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner, a classical apologist, to explore how we can know Christianity is true. They walk through a systematic, logical framework known as classical apologetics , beginning with the existence of t…
- Episode 136: ROAR'ing Through the Concept of Ghosts (rebroadcast)
On this episode, we are revisiting the concept of ghosts. Every year around this time, we start to see more depictions, decorations, and stories about ghosts —and your kids may be hearing more about them at school. But what are they? We wi…
- Episode 135. How Enneagram and Richard Rohr Deconstruct Jesus with Alexa Cramer
This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics explores the spiritual dangers behind the Enneagram and the teachings of Richard Rohr, particularly how they subtly oppose biblical Christianity. Amy is joined by fellow Mama Bear Alexa Cramer, who exp…
- Episode 134. Grandparent Revival: How to Use Your Retirement to Pass Down a Legacy of Faith
Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner to encourage and equip grandparents for intentional discipleship. Using the cultural moment sparked by Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Tricia challenges older believers not to “pass the baton,” but to “get in…
- Episode 133: How to Help Your Kids Process the Loss of Charlie Kirk
In this somber episode, we reflect on the tragic and violent loss of Charlie Kirk. Just hours before he was killed, Charlie shared his favorite verse—Romans 8:28—a verse that has become a guiding light for many through the grief and confus…
- Episode 132. The Lie of Best-Selfism
This episode tackles the cultural lie of Best-Selfism — the belief that personal happiness and fulfillment should be the highest priorities in life, often at the expense of faith and family. Host Amy Davison argues that this ideology, endo…
- Episode 131. ROARing Through K-Pop Demon Hunters
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Hillary, Amy and Alexa analyze the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters using their ROAR method: Recognize the message, Offer objective discernment, Argue for a healthier approach, and Rei…
- Episode 130: Can Christians Judge?
In this episode, we tackle a hot-button question that’s tripping up Christians left and right: Can Christians judge? And if so, how do we do it well and teach our kids to do the same? We dive into this by unpacking the recent backlash agai…
- Episode 129. How Dads Can Disciple Their Kids with Shane Winnings
Welcome back, Mama Bears—and this week, we’re tagging in the Papa Bears! In part two of our conversation with Shane Winnings (Army vet, former cop, and now CEO of Promise Keepers ), we go full throttle into what it means for men to lead th…
- Episode 128: What every Dad needs from his Family, Church, and Brothers in Christ With Shane Winnings
This month, we're turning the spotlight on our Papa Bears—and what better way to kick it off than with Shane Winnings, the new CEO of Promise Keepers! In this episode, we dive into Shane’s powerful testimony—from military life and law enfo…
- Episode 127. Cub Tales and Mom Fails
Hey Mama Bears! In this special episode, we’re lightening things up with a hilarious and heartfelt collection of real-life “mom fails” and kid shenanigans straight from our own community. From toddlers cleaning toilets with sriracha to spo…
- Episode 126. Gather Moms - A Vision for Biblical Motherhood
Hey Mama Bears! In this special episode, we’re turning the tables a bit. Instead of pouring out more theology and apologetics for parenting (don’t worry—it’s coming!), we’re pouring into you. We sat down with Kate Henderson and Rebecca Bra…
- Episode 125. Why Modesty Matters
Can modesty actually be an act of worship? And what does that even look like in a world where “less is more” seems to be the fashion motto? In this episode, we dive into the ever-relevant and controversial topic of modesty—but not in a fin…
- Episode 124. When Church Accountability Becomes Church Bashing
Hey Mama Bears! In this episode, Hilary and Amy tackle a growing trend we’ve seen online: calling out churches in a way that crosses from accountability into straight-up bashing. One post in particular claimed that churches without special…
- Episode 123. Cricket, Ghost or God? Understanding the Holy Spirit.
Hey Mama Bears! Today, we’re tackling some big misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. He’s not just a mystical force or a gut feeling—He’s a person, fully God, with wisdom, and power. And getting this right matters! A.W. Tozer and R.A. Torr…
- Episode 122. 5 Biblical Interpretation Questions Every Mama Bear Should Know!
Hey Mama bears (and Papa Bears too!), let’s talk about something super important—how we read the Bible. It’s not just about opening the pages and hoping for a divine light bulb moment. Nope! If we’re not careful, we can end up twisting Scr…
- Episode 121: Navigating Heated Political Conversations
In this episode, we’re exploring the intersection of Christian values and politics in a divided world. How do we apply our faith in the political realm? We’ll discuss the importance of humility in conversations, especially with teens who a…
- Episode 120. 5 Ways The Wes Huff Interview Showed Us How To Be A Better Apologist
Join us in this episode as we explore the insights from Wesley Huff's impactful interviews, notably his appearances on Joe Rogan's podcast as well as a pivotal discussion with Billy Carson, hosted by Mark Maynard. We highlight how Huff's c…
- Episode 119. Teach Them To Pray
Join us as we kick off the new year with a conversation about prayer, featuring Julie Loos, co-author of "Honest Prayers for Mama Bears." We explore the challenges that mothers face, such as the guilt from busy schedules and the fear of mi…
- Episode 118. Parenting Prodigals
Have you ever faced the heart-wrenching challenge of having your child walk away from their faith? On this episode, Mary Comm joins us to share her profound journey of learning to love and relate to her adult prodigal child. With authentic…
- Episode 117: ROARing Through Netflix’s Mary
This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics takes you on a journey through the creative landscape of the new Netflix movie "Mary," directed by D.J. Caruso. Drawing inspiration from the pseudo-evangelical book of James, we dissect how this film r…
- Episode 116. How To Explain Racism To Your Kids
Join us in this thought-provoking episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast as we tackle the challenging task of discussing racism and social justice with children from a biblical perspective. We're excited to welcome our friends and es…
- Episode 115. Raising Gender Healthy Girls
Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a two-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on…
- Episode 114. Raising Gender Healthy Boys
Our culture is heavily evangelistic in shaping our child’s worldview identity, which is why we Christian parents are called to speak up! In this first episode of a 2-part series, Amy interviews Ricky Chelette of Living Hope Ministries on h…
- Episode 113: How to Talk to Your Kids About Politics
Talking about politics is hard enough, but throw kids into the mix and it can feel like navigating a mine field. That’s why we here at Mama Bear want to take a few minutes to help empower parents with a few tips on how to share their polit…
- Episode 112: Understanding the Inerrancy of Scripture
Summary Join us as we tackle the crucial topic of biblical inerrancy and inspiration, particularly its impact on the faith of younger generations. We explore how the vast number of biblical manuscripts available today provides us with a un…
- Episode 111: How Has God Revealed Himself?
Apologetics and theology go hand in hand. But before we can defend the faith, we have to know what we believe. In this podcast listeners will make a look at an important aspect of theology: the revelation of God. Listeners will understand…
- Episode 110: Back To School Encouragement for Kids
Equip your children with the spiritual armor they need to navigate the cultural challenges they face in school. Join us as we walk through key strategies for instilling a strong sense of identity in Christ, using We'll discuss how to affir…
- Episode 109: How to Witness to Unbelieving Family and Friends
Mom’s have a lot go great questions regarding how they can share their faith with unbelievers, and raise kids who are empowered to do the same. Should we ambush our friends with all the knowledge we’ve streamed over the past week or keep s…
- Episode 108: 3 Things Kids Need To Know About Prayer
Prayer is many things: an act of worship, way to do battle, how we commune with the almighty, and an act of submission in supplication. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that Satan is intent about warping their prayer life. In this podcas…
- Episode 107: What to Know About Yoga
Yoga is one of the most popular forms of exercise for women. It’s said to help with everything from balance to blood pressure, so there’s no problem with it, right? Turns out, there is more than meets the eye. In this podcast Alexa Kramer…
- Episode 106: The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey
Professor Nancy Pearcey, renowned author of "The Toxic War on Masculinity," joins us in this enlightening episode of Mama Bear Apologetics to tackle the complex issues surrounding masculinity, Christianity, and culture at large. We discuss…
- Episode 105: 3 Myths About Taylor Swift
Could your child's playlist be as influential as their peers? That's the question we tackle, as Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department" sweeps through headphones and homes, stirring a wave of concern among Christian parents. We’re peeri…
- Episode 104. Three Encouragements for All Moms on Mother's Day
Summary My heart swells with gratitude when I recall the gentle whispers of wisdom my own mother shared with me, shaping my spiritual path. This Mother's Day, join us as we celebrate the extraordinary influence mothers, both biological, ad…
- Episode 103. The Holy Sexuality Project with Christopher Yuan
Summary On this episode we are Joined by Christopher Yuan to discuss The Holy Sexuality Project and what led him to create it. Christopher vulnerably shares his story of how he stepped into a homosexual lifestyle and how, as he says, the p…
- Episode 102: ROAR'ing Through The He Gets Us Campaign
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 is…
- Episode 101. What Bible Translation Should I Use?
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 ea…