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Police Reform || 4/30/2022 || ATT#122
We are excited to introduce the family to our friend, Mark Perez (LAPD, ret.). We are going to talk to him about police reform and what reforms he thinks could be helpful.

Are Miracles for Today? || 4/16/2022 || ATT#121
Dr. Doug Geivett and Holly Pivec (co-authors, A New Apostolic Reformation? and Counterfeit Kingdom) have written several books speaking out against the New Apostolic Reformation. But here's our question: What is their view on miracles, in general? Monique and Krista have both seen medically verified miracles. Let's talk about how we might think about miracles without falling into the excesses of the NAR.

Handling Domestic Violence and Abuse in the Church || 4/9/2022 || ATT#120
Krista will interview Monique and our friend, Ariel Bovat, about their experience with domestic violence, as well as how to respond biblically to these tough situations.

Inflation: The Justice Issue No One is Talking About || 4/2/2022 || ATT#119
Inflation is skyrocketing. What is the impact of this on the poor? Interview with economist, Jeffery Degner!

Hope for Parents of Prodigals || 3/19/2022 || ATT#118
Interview with Shirley Elliott Johns, author From Heartbroken to Hopeful

From Hood to Hopeful || 3/12/2022 || ATT#117
Monique and Krista finally get to meet Uncle Voddie! We discuss Voddie's experience growing up in South L.A. (very near Monique's neighborhood) and what his thoughts are about what he sees as legitimate justice issues that Christians ought to consider.

Raising a Faithfully Different Generation || 3/5/2022 || ATT#116
Natasha Crain joins us to discuss her new book, Faithfully Different. https://natashacrain.com/

Is Interracial Adoption Causing More Harm Than Good? || 2/19/2022 || ATT#115
Guest: Ryan Bomberger (co-founder, Radiance Foundation); We heard Ryan's journey as a child who was adopted into a family from a different race.

The Queering of Our Children || 2/12/2022 || ATT#114
Guest Becket Cook; Author, A Change of Affection We will be talking to Becket Cook about his journey out of the gay lifestyle, as well as getting his thoughts about the queering of our children.We will be talking to Becket Cook about his journey out of the gay lifestyle, as well as getting his thoughts about the queering of our children.

Using the Intercultural Development Inventory || 11/15/21 || ATT#113
The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) is used widely in large Christian ministries, Christian higher ed, and mission-sending agencies. Theologian, Krista Bontrager, sat down with Dr. Heather Peterson (Associate Professor of English and Literature) to discuss this popular assessment, challenging some of the foundational assumptions of the tool when compared to a Christian worldview. Link to Dr. Heather Peterson's article, "Christian Organizations Should Reconsider Using the Intercultural Development Inventory" https://mereorthodoxy.com/christian-colleges-idi/

Do Christians & Muslims Worship the Same God? || 10/30/21 || ATT#112
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world. How can we reach out to Muslim friends in our community with the hope of the Gospel?

Insider Reveals How DEI Practices are Shaping Christian Higher Ed || 10/23/2021 || ATT#111
One of the most common questions we are getting while on the road is: Is "woke" ideology coming into Christian colleges? This a widespread issue that few are talking about. We will talk with someone who has watched DEI get deeply embedded into Christian academia. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

The Gospel's Answer to Racial Caste Systems || 10/9/21 || #110
A look at the problem of slavery in the United States and how religion, history, and science shaped the cultural consensus that blacks were lower on the great chain of evolution. The keys here are first, scientific or cultural consensus is a terrible way to determine moral good. Second, how hope for overcoming the consensus is rooted in the Gospel. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

God's Plan to Solve Our Racial Identity Crisis || 10/2/21 || #109
Our culture wants to make race, class and gender our primary identity. And some churches are hoping on that bandwagon. Let's step back and talk about God's vision for humanity. How does He see us?

Why Our Culture is Totally Confused about Gender, Sexuality, and Abortion || 9/18/21 || #108
Our culture has bought into the worldview supporting secular morality. Somehow we have arrived at a cultural moment where people are shouting their abortions and changing their pronouns. But how did we get here? And why does our culture think this is rational? We will talk to Nancy Pearcey (author, Love Thy Body) about how to think about our physical bodies in a biblical way. Alisa Childers co-hosts with Krista.

Help for Christians Teaching in Public Schools in the Age of Equity || 9/4/21 || #107
Christians teaching in public schools are facing challenging times, as they are being required to participate in equity trainings and make allyship statements. David Schmus, Executive Director at CEAI, will share strategies to encourage Christians who work in public schools.

Navigating the New Canon 2 || 8/28/21 || #106
Dr. Neil Shenvi came BACK to review the books that are shaping the public discussion about social justice. We discussed Jemar Tisby's lasted book, Jesus and John Wayne, and the father of Black Liberation theology, James Cone.

Facing the Taliban: What it Means for Christians Who Remain || 8/21/21 || #105
A Christian American who worked In Afghanistan will share her perspective on the impact of this week's events on the Christians who remain.

When Helping Isn't Helpful || 8/14/21 || #104
There is a lot of talk these days about the importance of empathy. But if you don't pay attention, well-meaning empathy can quickly degenerate into enabling unbiblical behavior. Let's talk about how to avoid those traps. We will be talking to Katerina Elias whose background in social work will help us explore the consequences of empathy gone wrong.

Christian Marxism? || 8/7/21. || #103
Let's talk about the history of the evangelical social justice movement and how it came to be entangled with Marxism. Guest: Scott Allen, author Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice

Should Christians Engage in Activism? || 7/31/2021 || #102
Should Christians stay out of politics? Policy analyst at American Family Associate, Abraham Hamilton, III (host, The Hamilton Corner) will share his perspective.

Is Believing in Creation an Expression of Racism? || 7/17/2021 || #101
There is a rising cultural narrative that believing in creation is another form of racism. We will discuss a recent editorial in Scientific American with Dr. Fuz Rana.

100th Episode || 7/10/2021 || #100
We made it to 100 episodes! We celebrated with some surprise guests. Plus, we talked about some of the backstory behind the show, including our favorite episodes.

(Re)Defining Freedom || 7/3/2021 || #99
We discussed the changing definition of freedom and its impact on our current cultural conversation.. Guest: Dr. Scott Waller

Ask Us Anything || 6/26/2021 || #98
We are flipping the script. YOU set the topic! Krista and Monique answer your questions - LIVE!

What Does the Bible Say About Slavery? || 6/19/2021 || #97
Juneteenth episode! We are excited to introduce the family to the work of Dr. Harold Felder. He is going to help us work through the tricky topic of the Bible and slavery.

What is Biblical Justice || 6/5/2021 || #96
What are the key criteria of God's standards for justice? How is biblical justice different than social justice? Guest: Dr. Cal Beisner

The Bible & the Minimum Wage Debate || 5/29/2021 || #95
Should Christians get behind the campaign for a national minimum wage and universal basic income? We talk to Christian economist, Jeffery Degner.

Faith Training the Next Generation || 5/8/2021 || #93
Many Christian parents are struggling to disciple their kids in the midst of a hostile culture. We talk to our friend, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, about strategies to train kids to take every thought captive for Christ. Elizabeth's website: https://foundationworldview.com

Choice Privilege || 5/1/2021 || #92
We talked with social media influencer and author, Melissa Tate about her new book, Choice Privilege. We discussed the roles of personal choice and responsibility can play in helping people overcome life's obstacles.

What Do We Do When Police Make Mistakes || 04/17/21 || #91
Eric Muldrow from Code Red Conversations is coming back to help us think through the difficult week in Minneapolis and the tragic shooting of Daunte Wright from a Christian perspective.

Every Black Life Matters || 4/10/2021 || #90
We will be talking to Kevin McGary, the founder of Every Black Life Matters, the Christian alternative to BLM.

Equality Act || 4/3/2021 || #89
Should Christians get behind the Equality Act? Is this a tangible way to love our neighbor? Anne Paulk from the Restored Hope Network will help us understand this influential legislation.

Enough! Saying NO to Performance Culture || 3/13/2021 || #87
Guest: Allie Beth Stuckey We're told that the key to happiness is self-love. We are told that if we learn to love ourselves, we'll be successful, secure, and complete. But the promise doesn't deliver. Instead of feeling fulfilled, our pursuit of self-love traps us in an exhausting cycle of self-improvement. The truth is we can't find satisfaction inside ourselves because we are the problem. And that's okay, because God is.

When Someone You Love is Gay || 3/20/2021 || #88
Our culture's push toward complete LGBT affirmation –– and celebration –– has left many Christians feeling confused about how to respond. Biblical counselor, Joe Dallas, knows first-hand what it's like to struggle with same-sex attraction. He served for several years in a gay-affirming church. But he then came out of that and into a historic understanding of the Bible. Joe offers some practical, and biblical, wisdom to think through these sensitive issues as we engage with our loved ones. Guest: Author & Pastoral Counselor, Joe Dallas. Visit his web site at https://www.joedallas.com

Speaking Truth in Cancel Culture || 3/6/2021 || #86
The rise of "cancel culture" has led many Christians feeling paralyzed and confused. We are afraid to speak up for fear of losing relationships, and in some cases, losing our jobs. Our guest, Kristina Karamo, will share her thoughts about the necessity of putting our fears aside because speaking the truth IS love.

Loving Parents of Children with Special Needs || 2/27/2021 || #85
How can the local church provide care and support for special needs families in the congregation? Guest: Rhianna Sanford, mom and caregiver of a special needs daughter

Are Police Shootings an Epidemic? || 2/20/2021 || #84
There is a lot of conversation happening in our country right now about law enforcement and whether it is an example of a systemic injustice. Eric Muldrow, from Code Red Conversations is going to help us think through some important questions in a balanced and biblical way.

MLK vs. BLM || 2/13/2021 || #83
Many people are claiming that the "Black Lives Matter" movement is the continuation of what Martin Luther King, Jr. began in the 1960s. But is this true? Is BLM the continuation of the Civil Rights Movement? Guest: Dr. Aaron Preston Professor of Philosophy at Valparaiso University

Kick-off 2021! || 2/6/2021 || #82
We're back! And we have some big updates! Plus, we are talking about 8 things you can do in 2021 to help you live in an increasingly hostile culture.

Ask Us Anything & Virtual Christmas Party || 12/12/2020 || #81
It's our last show of 2020! Join us for some Saturday night fun! Try to stump us with your best questions! Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing https://teespring.com/stores/family-210-4 Support Monique's work for the Center for Biblical Unity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/centerforbiblicalunity

Which Bible Translation Should I Choose? || 12/5/2020 || #80
Let's talk about the crazy maze of Bible translations. Which one is the most accurate? Is the King James the best? What about The Passion Translation?

Living as a Religious Minority || 11/21/2020 || #79
As the U.S. becomes increasingly hostile to our faith, it's a good time to hear from Christians who have lived under persecution. We will gain wisdom from our Egyptian brothers and sisters about how they have navigated life for centuries largely as second-class citizens.

Critical Theory Comes to Christian Colleges || 11/12/2020 || #78
Critical Theory isn't just a problem at secular universities. It has flooded into most Christian universities as well. If you are thinking about sending your teen to, or have a student attending, a Christian university in order to shield them from this framework, you need to watch this show! Guest: Dr. Corey Miller

The Story of Reformation Day || 10/31/2020 || #76
Let's talk about the real Christian alternative to Halloween: Reformation Day. Is it a mere coincidence that the two fall on the same day? Who was Martin Luther and why did he nail 95 Theses to the door of a church? What was he trying to accomplish? Guest: Historian, Douglas Bond Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing https://teespring.com/stores/family-210-4 Support Monique's work for the Center for Biblical Unity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/centerforbiblicalunity

Is There Such a Thing as "My Truth"? || 10/24/2020 || #75
There is a LOT of conversation happening in the culture –– and in churches –– right now that people experience the world very differently based on their gender or ethnicity. In fact, they experience SO differently that there really is no such thing as common human experience or objective truth. This has HUGE implications for things like how we interpret the Bible and what we believe to be morally right. Let's talk about it. Guest: Dr. Aaron Preston Professor of Philosophy, Valparaiso University

What is Racial Reconciliation? || 10/17/2020 || #74
The phrase "racial reconciliation" is tossed around in churches a lot as a worthy goal. But what does it actually MEAN? And how do we accomplish this? Let's talk about it. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing https://teespring.com/stores/family-210-4 Support Monique's work for the Center for Biblical Unity on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/centerforbiblicalunity

Educational Choice & Justice || 10/3/2020 || #73
Interview: Latasha Fields from Christian Home Educators Support System Let's have some honest conversation about the broken education system in many of our inner cities. Sub-par education often affects low income people the most. We will be talking about how parental rights and education should be part of a long-term strategy to help lift people out of poverty.

How to Interpret the Bible || 9/26/20 || #71
Surprise guest! Plus, we get a lot of inquiries that sound like, “What is your interpretation of this passage…?” Rather than creating an atmosphere of people being dependent on us to interpret the Scriptures FOR them, it is much better and healthier for us to teach y’all how to interpret the Scriptures for yourself.

Ask Us Anything || 9/19/2020 || #71
It's the show where you –– the viewers –– are the producers. We answer your questions about nearly everything. What could possibly go wrong?