All The Things

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

Monique interviews Krista about her journey as a woman in theology and ministry | Does God still speak through dreams?

Guest: Dr. Mike Gurney, from Multnomah University; Do Christians actually know what they believe? What are the long-term effects of topical preaching? | Monique shares some thoughts about the social media outrage over Disney's casting of a black mermaid.

Guest: Cynthia Hampton, ex-Jehovah's Witness; What do JW's believe? How do we share the Gospel with JWs?; Monique shares some thoughts about life in South Africa; Christian view of death.

Recap/Update on Last Week's #Woke Church Discussion | Monique took Krista to the 'Hood | Evaluating a Church | MOPS teaching series

Guest: Jamal Bandy from Prescribed Truth; What is the "woke" church movement? Does being "woke" contradict the Bible? Should we say we are "color blind" about race?; Monique goes to a black graduation; Krista discusses a tweet that asked, "How can we be saved?"

Topics: Special guest: Sarah Wilkins from All Moms Ministry; reaching new moms with the Gospel; concerns about doctrinal drift with MOPS; the curse of Ham as biblical warrant for enslaving blacks

Interview with author, Arlene Pellicane. Practical discussion about the impact of screens on family connections and child development.

Topics: Krista talks about her adventures teaching at the OC Rescue Mission; Monique wants to know why she should care about going to church

Topics: Special guest: Former Muslim, Ramin Parsa talks about his journey to Christianity; Monique took Krista to the Eric Church concert last night and offer thoughts about it being a "worship experience"

Topics: Monique took Krista to black church last week; Why are black Millennials leaving the church?; Krista offers some reflections on her stint in the Reformed tradition

Topics: – Is the "Sinner's Prayer" a biblical concept? – the challenges of being a Christian single – our Muslim friend, Juad, asked how God could have a son?

Topics: – We address a Muslim viewer's question: Did Jesus' death on the cross violate the Old Testament law against human sacrifice? – How many days was Jesus in the tomb? – "once saved, always saved"? – women as the first eyewitnesses of the most important event in history.

Interview with Laurie Stewart, a former pro-choice feminist, about the movie, "Unplanned"; Krista's sister-in-law sings for Michael Buble and she has some thoughts about it.

Topics: – A closer look at job descriptions for pastors – What does the Bible really teach about divorce?

Topics: The importance of Christians protecting the religious rights of minority religions; leaving a life of tarot cards and divination behind

Experimental pilot episode of our new show called, "All The Things." Topics: African church vs Western church; miracles and deliverance; children's ministry