All The Things

Let's talk about the transforming power of the Gospel and how it has changed an entire city in Cambodia, which used to be a major destination for human trafficking. This will be a case study on the relationship between the Gospel and justice. Interview with Agape International Ministries.

Guest: Dr. Neil Shenvi; Many pastors are recommending anti-racist books to their congregation. They are being put forward as authoritative guides to culture and what our response to the current racial crisis should be. Let's talk about White Fragility, How to Be an Anti-Racist, The Color of Compromise, and Be The Bridge. Dr. Shenvi and Dr. Sawyer's article: https://shenviapologetics.com/do-whites-need-corporate-repentance-for-historical-sins/

Guest: Keri Smith, Co-Host "Unsafe Space" podcast Keri will share her 20-year journey as a "social justice warrior" and how she came out of it and to faith in Christ.

Guest: Jay Medenwaldt; The Enneagram claims that it is a psychological and spiritual personality assessment that reveals our inner motivations. It has become very popular in recent years, particularly among Christians. It is seen as a useful tool for spiritual growth. Jay Medenwaldt is a doctoral student (PhD - Social Psychology) who has been researching the question: Is the Enneagram a valid personality test? He shares his research with us.

Socialism is making a comeback in America. Poll after poll shows that young Americans have a positive image of socialism. In fact, more than half say they would rather live in a socialist country than in a capitalist one. Did Jesus call on earthly governments to redistribute wealth? Was imposing a welfare state part of His vision for loving our neighbor? Author and economist, Lawrence Reed will share insights from his book, Was Jesus a Socialist, with us.

We are going to take a look at the history of eugenics (aka "scientific racism"). It was a major scientific movement in the early 20th century that most people don't know about. What role did Darwin's theory play in the rise of eugenics in America? And what does eugenics tell us about the foundations of institutionalized racism? Guest: Dr. Joe Miller

Guest: Pastor, Virgil "Omaha" Walker, from the "Just Thinking Podcast" We are getting flooded with messages from people saying that their churches are getting woke and their pastors are recommending Be The Bridge and White Fragility. Let's have some real talk about what's happening in our churches.

We love America. But it took a while for our country to realize the promise of freedom for all. How do we find balance between the reality of slavery and our celebration of freedom on the 4th of July? Guest: Dr. Carol Swain

Many Christians are adopting the Social Justice framework without inquiring whether the ideas fought for under the banner of "social justice" are actually biblical. Dr. Thaddeus Williams will join us to discuss the questions Christians should be asking about Social Justice.

Did you know that there were female apostles? And deacons? And why have priests historically been only men? Join us for an informative conversation exploring the role of women in the early church with Orthodox theologian and New Testament scholar, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou.

The news narrative right now can feel toxic. Let's talk about interracial friendships and family relationships. How can we listen well and love those who are hurting? How can we stand for truth, but with gentleness and respect?

While many Christians are rushing to read books on Critical Race Theory this week, we're going to talk to two Christians who already made the journey in and OUT of CRT. Monique and our guest, Edwin Ramirez, will share their stories. And we'll talk about the new CRT canon: White Fragility, Be the Bridge, etc. ALL THE THINGS is the weekly show where we talk about all the things related to God, the Bible and real life.

Our country is in the middle of a very messy conversation about race and justice. People are hurting. Cities are burning. Now what? How can we bring biblical principles to bear on this current reality. ALL THE THINGS is the weekly show where we talk about all the things related to God, the Bible and real life.

Guest: Alisa Childers; Progressive theology is the new liberal creep in many evangelical churches and colleges. But what are some of the signs that your local church is drifting into these errors? Let's talk about it.

There is a lot of difficult conversation happening this week on social media about the Ahmaud Arbery shooting. Join us for an important conversation with our friends, Jamal Bandy (from Prescribed Truth) and Samuel Sey. How can Christians respond to injustice from a distinctly Christian point of view and not just get swept away by emotionalism or tribalism?

Our takes on a hodge-podge of topics that we've seen this week on social media: Why single women are leaving their churches; a tweet by Jackie Hill Perry about white evangelicals; and, a social justice perspective on reopening the economy.

We talk to pro-life advocate and blogger, Sam Sey. In a cultural moment that is telling men they shouldn't have a voice on this issue, we are looking forward to hearing why Sam thinks that men's voices are critical to the discussion. We also discuss parental rights and homeschooling.

A lot of people are suddenly experiencing reduced income and having difficulty meeting their basic needs. And the homeless population is on the rise. How can Christians help the homeless and hungry in this crisis? How can churches work to bring long-term hope to those who struggle? Guest: Bryan Crain, COO at the Orange Country Rescue Mission

The stimulus checks are coming. Let's talk about budgeting during a time of quarantine and job loss. We're also going to talk about the loans coming from the SBA to churches. What questions should we be asking? We have some thoughts.

Our friend, Jim Moseley (TheBibleHistoryGuy.com) came on and give us a masterclass about the final hours of Jesus. We tackled questions like, What day did Jesus actually die on? Was the Last Supper a Passover meal? And how did darkness fall during Jesus' crucifixion? Then we spent some time asking some questions that are concerning us about the restrictions against gathering as a church.

If the resurrection of Jesus is the most important event in the Christian faith, why are the Gospel accounts so contradictory? Former cold case detective, J. Warner Wallace will bring his expertise in interviewing hundreds of eyewitnesses in his career to help us understand this curious aspect of the Gospels.

Let's have a real conversation about the large-scale trauma that we are experiencing right now. How can we cope and help our kids cope with our current reality?

Ask us your questions about God, the Bible or real life. Or, share some tips about how you're coping in this difficult season. Or, just come fellowship. Let's have some fun!

Welp, life seems to be cancelled –– at least temporarily –– by the coronavirus. So, let's talk about it from a Christian point of view. What does love look like in the middle of a pandemic? And it's the show's one-year anniversary.

Protecting women from violence and discrimination is a hot topic. The feminist movement claims to address these issues in its fight for women’s rights. They also often claim that the Bible oppresses women. But is this true? Guest: Laurie Stewart

What happened when a youth pastor set up a Tik Tok account and started following his students? What Christian parents need to know about this popular social media platform and how it is shaping our kids' souls.

Our culture is struggling to define sex and marriage. Is gender is a social construct? Disney announces its first gay character. And what is the next frontier in redefining marriage? We talk about it all from a biblical point of view.

There is a frequent accusation in our culture that Christianity is a "white" religion. But is that true? We will look at the North African roots of the Christian faith and some of the key African Fathers.

Is math racist? Our guest, Dr. Neil Shenvi, who is both a scientist and a critical theory explainer, help us understand ways that the critical theory framework is now penetrating the STEM fields.

We have a candid discussion about the movie, Just Mercy, and why we think Christians should care about unjust incarceration. We also discuss the life and faith of Kobe Bryant.

Krista and Monique recap all the fun and mayhem of the 2020 Women In Apologetics Conference at Biola University that took place on January 24–25.

An alarming number of black Americans are dying before they are born through abortion. We talk to international pro-life advocate, Obianuju Ekeocha, about her work in Africa and around the world. After that, we discuss the theology and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

We talk about the power of storytelling and how it can shape our sensibilities as a culture. Interview with Sam Lively, author of the book, The Trojan Mouse.

Artist, Rachel Shockey, talks about art and the Christian faith. We also discuss the dividing line in the United Methodist Church over LGBT ordination and same sex marriage.

We spend New Year's Eve reflecting on how far the show has come, goofing off, talking about remembering the poor year-round, and making intellectual resolutions.

Discussion of the new documentary, "By What Standard?"; Critical Race Theory in the Southern Baptist Convention; reasons why Krista is no longer Reformed; pros and cons of small groups in church life.

The necessity and pitfalls of contextual theology; preliminary comments on the new curriculum from Jude 3 Project; bad Bible interpretation and interracial adoption.

Is Christmas rooted in a pagan holiday? Plus, we report on our adventures at #ETS19 and Biola on the Road.

Guest: Apologist, blogger and author, Natasha Crain. We have some real talk about what parents MUST do to help their kids process what it means to be a Christian in a secular age. And why just sending your kid to Sunday School probably won't be enough. We also discussed the Christian cliche, "It's not a salvation issue" and Kanye's jail concert yesterday in Houston.

Thoughts on the new biopic about Harriet Tubman; prosperity Gospel preacher, Paula White, is now on White House staff; former LGBT people went to the nation's Capitol; Tweet of the Week: Eric Mason calls apologist, Dr. James White, a "racist".

We discuss the many angles of Kanye's conversion. Plus, we have a few thoughts on the whole John MacArthur/Beth Moore sitch, how to choose a children's Bible.

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, and Monique Duson offer some thoughts on Halloween; Was the Bible written by oppressed people for oppressed people about oppressed people?; Does the Bible oppose human rights?; Being friends with people from the opposite political party.

The news cycle this week was filled with a short video of Botham Jean's brother declaring his forgiveness to his brother's killer, a female police officer. Was this a display of Christ-like behavior or an example of systemic racism in action?

Guest: Laura Hartley, Financial Peace University Coordinator; We spend money. We stress about money. We need more money. But what does God think about our money? Let's talk about it. We also take on a viewer's question about healing and the sovereignty of God.

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, and Monique Duson (co-host, All The Things) selected a series of social media posts from the week to comment on.

Guest: college campus evangelist, Jane Pantig from Ratio Christi; Who are Gen Z and what do they believe?; Blues musician Daryl Davis befriends KKK members

Guest: theologian and philosopher, Dr. Mike Gurney. Is capitalism evil? Was Jesus a socialist? || Is Benny Hinn repenting of teaching the prosperity Gospel? || Is inter-racial marriage unbiblical?

Guest: missionary and evangelist, Art Thomas; Is it God's will to heal? What is the role of “faith” in healing? | How could a loving God send people to hell? | Alisa Childers' podcast on Sarah Bessey's journey to becoming gay affirming

Monique shares her journey through PTSD that resulted from her work on the mission field.

Guest: Elizabeth Urbanowicz; author of Foundation Comparative Worldview Curriculum; teaching kids about worldviews | Enneagram | Challenges of talking about race