Bible teaching and theological commentary on social issues by theologian, Krista Bontrager.
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Discussions about justice have become very confusing. On one side, some Christians think justice is simply a cover story for Marxism. Others want to fly all kinds of progressive policies under the banner of justice. In this teaching, I outline four critical standards of biblical justice, along with three practical examples of how to live it out in …
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Starting Christian College, Leaving in Spiritual Deconstruction?
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How can a Christian go to a Christian college or seminary... and end up actually leaving the faith? There is a sort of an elephant in the room when Christians go to look into seminaries: there are a lot of identity politics and cultural ideologies that are unbiblical. I recently talked with Melissa Dougherty about this phenomenon, what to look out …
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The Key to Cultural Renewal | 10/5/24 | #192
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Our friend, Delano Squires (from the Heritage Foundation), thinks there is a very specific formula for cultural renewal. We are doing a deep dive on the root causes of our cultural collapse and the pathway out of the mess.Resources mentioned:ª Pro Child Politics: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Child-Politics-Cultural-Economic-National/dp/B0D6LT3ZB3ª Go…
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Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 3
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Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret Matthew 18 and the issue of "church discipline," then you won't want to miss this teaching. Part 3 of a 3-part teaching series.द्वारा Krista Bontrager
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The Remarkable Story of an Unlikely Friendship | 9/28/24 | ATT #191
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One of the projects that fund-raised for back on Giving Tuesday 2022 was to produce a short mini-doc about our origins story. It's finally here! And we are so excited to share it with you! If you've ever wondered how we became friends, this is the story.द्वारा Krista Bontrager
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Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 2
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Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret Matthew 18 and the issue of "church discipline," then you won't want to miss this teaching. Part 2 of a 3-part teaching series.द्वारा Krista Bontrager
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Mission Report + Reacting to "Am I Racist?" Movie | 9/14/24 | ATT #190
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Monique just got home from her second trip to Africa in 2024. You won't want to miss her field report about the great needs for sound teaching and apologetics in Africa. Monique will also be sharing some of her thoughts about short term mission trips, when they can be genuinely helpful and when they aren't. Toward the end, Monique and Krista share …
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Fixing Our Distortions About Forgiveness, part 1
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Forgiveness can be a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret Matthew 18 and the issue of "church discipline," then you won't want to miss this teaching. Part 1 of a 3-part teaching series.द्वारा Krista Bontrager
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Global Security, Armed Conflict & Isolationism | 9/7/24 | #189
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The world feels like an unstable place. It seems like we are constantly standing on the brink of military conflict. Some conservatives are raising questions about these on-going conflicts and that we seem to be constantly involving ourselves in other countries’ business. We've asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on the show and share his pers…
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The next time you hear someone say, "I think we should have a more diverse staff" or "What are our company's diversity goals?" here are the questions you need to ask. Tune in for this practical teaching.Watch part 1 of this teaching: https://www.youtube.com/live/HCD0dDXpEVI?si=H0ytOY9aj6LoB7AcWatch the full interview with Dr. Erec Smith: https://ww…
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Is IVF Really Pro-Life? | 8/28/24
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I got to the end of the day and had some time for a livestream. Let's talk about all the controversy surrounding the op-ed on the Fox News website by Pastor Jeremiah J Johnston. Is IVF part of the pro-life movement? In the second half, I consider the work of Katy Faust (Them Before Us) and her response to Johnston published by The Federalist this m…
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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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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?द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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?द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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.द्वारा 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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