How Honest is Too Honest When You Pray?
In case you haven’t noticed, I (Hillary) am a big fan of honesty. This has worked both to my favor and my detriment in regular life. People know they can come to me to get honest assessments of things. On the flip side of that coin, I sometimes don’t guard my words as...
What’s a Nana to Do? When Your Grandkids’ Parents Aren’t Christians and Ban God-talk
By Tricia Scribner Jen and Mark have seven grandchildren. As Christian grandparents, they wish they could talk to their grandkids about Jesus, but for one set of grandkids, that’s forbidden because their son’s wife, the grandkids’ mom, is an atheist. If Jen or Mark...
Episode 100. New Book: Honest Prayers for Mama Bears
https://media.blubrry.com/mamabearapologetics/stream.redcircle.com/episodes/f8f89c22-4c65-40c7-bb38-3b63c28188f9/stream.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | RSSSummary Every mother’s prayer journey...
A todo rugido con el yoga
I am a 21st-century, overstimulated, and exhausted mom. All I want is to take one measly hour to go outside in the quiet of nature and stretch with an adorable baby goat on my back. What could possibly be so wrong with that? Okay, goat yoga is hilarious. And...
99. How Christianity Changed the World for the Better.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | RSSSummary 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...
A Crash Course in Yoga
I suspect at least a portion of you already have your minds made up about yoga, but you clicked on this link because you wanted to see what we had to say about it, to know if Mama Bear supports it or not. Am I right or am I right? This is one of those topics that can...
Talking to Your Kids About All Things Love
Ah, February — it’s the season of love, and we here at Mama Bear know that you’re probably busy with class parties, heart-shaped everything (even pizza!), and probably glitter…because really, what says love best than something that sticks around forever? We recently...
97. The Four Types of Love and Why Our Kids Need to Understand Them
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | RSSSummary In this episode, Hillary and Amy address four different types of love in-depth — Agape (unconditional, self-sacrificial love), Storge (familial love), Phileo...
Discipling your kids through the Armor of God
Ephesians 6:12 “Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” If you’ve been feeling like something is...
Top 2 Challenges About Abortion You’re Going to Hear A lot This Year
My 6th grader is a lot like most. His favorite way to unwind is to cruise his favorite YouTube channels for the latest builds, Minecraft commentary, or a Daily Dose of Internet. So, when he told me that he wasn’t going to watch one of his favorite YouTubers anymore, I...
Humbly He Came
There are a lot of things that are true but are hard to believe, but the fact that the Creator of our universe has pooped in a diaper is a big one. I mean, really think about that. And if your first reaction is to think that the opening line of this post sounds crass...
What Biblical Gratitude Is (and Isn’t)
It’s that time of year again. The family is gathered around the table. Grandma asks each person to say what they’re thankful for – “And you’re not allowed to simply say ‘God’ or ‘Family’ or ‘This food’!” The kids (and some of the adults) roll their eyes while racking...
Calling All Nana Bears: Three Ways to Build a Bedrock of Faith in Your Grandkids
I am a Mama Bear, but my three girls are grown. They’ve made me Nana to ten (so far), eight biologically and two by adoption. I pray my grandchildren will trust Jesus as Savior and face life’s challenges with bold and unshakeable faith. But changes in the spiritual...
Episode 87: The Rise in Occult Fascination Among Youth with Krista Bontrager
Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Android | RSSSummary 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...
Is AI Dangerous? (Part 2)
In Part 1, we may have virtually scared the pants off our readers with our semi-dystopian view of the future. But everything’s going to be okay, mama. You’re fine. I’m fine. Everything’s FINE! No, really, we’re all fine. Let me ask you something: can you give me an...
What the heck is Artificial Intelligence and why does it matter?
A TikToker programs himself a virtual AI girlfriend and decides to “euthanize” her when she becomes less responsive, and he falls into depression. Entire porn sites are dedicated to stealing the images of female online influencers (specifically Twitch streamers) using...
Why your teens need a dose of Reality!
Your kids need a dose of Reality – the Reality Student Apologetics Conference! According to the Fuller Youth Institute, 70% of Christian high school students have serious doubts about Christianity. In fact, 3 out of 5 Christian students have checked out of their...
How NOT to Respond Online to Tragedy
This week social media has been abuzz with the story of the OceanGate submersible Titan. Their mission was to investigate the wreckage of the Titanic on the ocean floor. The sub lost contact with the surface less than two hours into its journey. And a rescue mission...
IF:GATHERING part 2: What to know before you go
[This is part 2 of our coverage of the IF: Gathering. You can read the first blog here.] Being in ministry is amazingly challenging in the social media age. People often have keyboard courage to say whatever is on their minds. They take statements out of context or...
