Her Faith Inspires Podcast

Have you heard Christians say we shouldn't get involved in politics this election season? If so, you're not the only one. Shanda has conversations with people on social media who blame Jesus for why we should stay silent on political issues, even to the point of not voting. Claims such as: Jesus didn't overthrow the government, so we shouldn't vote. Or, Christians can't change the culture, so why talk about politics? What should you say if someone shuts down your political opinion with one of these claims? If you are the one making these claims, how should you think about politics as a Christian? Shanda makes a case for why Christians ought to vote, and she responds to four bad reasons Christians say they won't vote with both theology and logic. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

The early church shattered cultural norms by selling possessions and property to support one another. They not only had all things in common, but they put their profits into a community pot and the church thrived. Is this an example of why some say Jesus would support socialism? Laura Z Powell is on the show to crtique the claim that Jesus was a socialist. She gives biblical examples to refute this claim and she talks about what socialism is and why it leads to communism. Everytime Laura is on the show, you know she is going to edify and inform you as she shares her wisdom. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Is asking God for a sign wrong? If God were to give you a sign, what would that look like today? Everyone seeking a sign uses the example of Gideon in the book of Judges. Shanda takes you on a deep dive into Old Testament history and what you can do when you need God to confirm a decision or path in your life. Those who seek after a sign from God sincerely want Him to lead them, but there is a better and more effective way to hear from Him. Seeking after signs can be dangerous, but don't worry. God wants you to seek Him for His leading in your life. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Do you know what you and your kids are up against today? Postmodernism is the denial of absolute truth. How do you stand in a postmodern world and teach your kids to do the same? Andrea Crum from Genuine Family Ministries shares her tips and strategies on how to culture proof your kids. Yes, it's possible! Andrea shares the most dangerous ideology sneaking its way into homes today, and what to do about it. She warns against postmodern Christianity - those who say they're Christians but deny certain truths to suit a culture that loves relativism. Andrea doesn't just warn you about what's happening in the world today, she gives you the tools to stand against it. Genuine Family Ministires: https://genuinefamilyministries.com Andrea's Book: Christ Over Culture: Raising Kids To Stand In A Postmodern World - https://www.masterbooks.com/christ-over-culture?srsltid=AfmBOorfZI0tlX_ZYPYBjwzASoINvF7Z4D_uhx1akmGDiP2yaT5yPkWv Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

The way you answer questions reveals more than you might think. If God knows everything, why does He ask questions? The gospel writers recorded more than 300 questions Jesus asked. What can we learn about God through the questions Jesus asked the religious leaders, the crowds, and His disciples? Shanda walks through the different question types, and takes you back to the very first question ever recorded in the Bible. The questions God asks reveals something about who He is and the relationship He offers to the people He created. You'll never think of questions the same again! Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

It's election season and everyone has something to say. Are you prone to hide out and minimize your social media intake until Thanskgiving because you don't want conflict? We don't blame you! But Lindsey Medenwaldt is here to share her wisdom on how to have hard conversations with those who don't think like you. Lindsey's approach will challenge you to look for opportunities to ask what some would deem unwelcome questions for the sake of learning, listening, and loving others. She will encourage you to seize the opportunity to share the truth with tips from her new book Bridge Building Apologetics. Get Lindsey Medenwaldt's book at https://lindseymedenwaldt.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

The mockery of the Last Supper during the opening ceremonies of the Olympics isn't suprising. What is suprising is the response of many in the church who scold Christians for defending Christianity. Is everyone invited to partake of the Last Supper? Should Christians remain silent because we will be hated for the name of Christ? Shanda answers these questions, examines some of the posts by pastors and Christian celebrities surrounding the latest event, and tells you the two things you should look for when something like the mocking of Christianity happens in the public square. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

What is the evidence of a Christian life? Shanda walks you through the epistle of James, the half brother of Jesus. She breaks down all five chapters, pulling the main, and sometimes controversial points from this epistle. You will hear the timeline of James's confession of faith, as James and the rest of Jesus's family thought He was crazy. Jesus made it a point to show Himself to James after His resurrection. The contents of James's letter is sure to challenge you as his writings pack a punch and calls every Christian to be a doer of the Word, and not a hearer only. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Can a person be a gay Christian? George Carneal, author of From Queer to Christ and former homosexual, is on the show to talk about his experience growing up a pastor's kid and leaving it all for a homosexual lifestyle in Southern California. George shares the power of a parent's prayer and the unrelenting pursuit of Christ on his life. His message will inspire, encourage, and ignite a fire in your heart as you realize the damaging lifestyle of homosexuality. Buy George's book From Queer to Christ: https://www.amazon.com/Queer-Christ-Journey-Into-Light/dp/0692768394 Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

There is a wrong way to read the Bible, which means there is a right way to read the Bible. Today, we are using the book of Philippians to show how to use the 5 W's and an H strategy to "til the ground" before reading any book of the Bible. We'll also look at Dr. Frank Turek's S.T.O.P. method for Bible study, and why the strategies you learned in elementary school are all you need to understand how to interpret your bible. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Most Mormons are committed, moral, and dedicated people. But are they Christians? They claim to be but is that true? Eric Pement, a former Reorganized Latter Day Saint, is on the show to talk to us about his experience growing up in the RLDS organization, and why he thought he was a better Christian than you. Eric came to Christianity after he realized he wanted a personal relationship with Jesus. His story and wisdom will help you understand Mormonism and how to talk to those who think they're Christians but deny the fundamentals of the faith. Contact Eric Pement at [email protected] Register for the EMNR Conference at: https://emnr.org/conference/ Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

The phrase "prayer closet" is uttered by many in the church and because it is we think it must be biblical. That's the power of repetition. But is going into your prayer closet and quieting your mind the avenue in which God speaks? Is that what Jesus meant when He said, "go into your closet and pray"? (Matt 6:6) Shanda answers the following questions to help us understand how to hear from God: What does the Bible say about a prayer closet? What does the Bible say about hearing God's voice. Is sitting in silence and listening for God's voice biblical? This is a listener requested episode and if you have a question you want Shanda to answer, send it to [email protected]. EMNR Conference Registration: https://emnr.org/conference/ Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Most people love a good murder mystery but what can they teach us about life? Jim Wallace, a former atheist and cold case detective, is on the show to discuss the fifteen rules for life he learned from his career as a cold case detective. He shares the truth behind our human nature, and how the Christian worldview supports the lessons learned throughout these investigations. Jim wisely takes contemporary murder investigations and ancient biblical wisdom and shows you how to successfully navigate your own relationships. Purchae Jim's Book: The Truth In True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About The Meaning of Life 👇🏻 https://www.amazon.com/Truth-True-Crime-Investigating-Teaches/dp/0310111374 Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Last month, a young Haitian missionary couple were killed in the field. A lot of people condemned them for being in a dangerous country where their lives were at risk, saying they had no business being there. The real question is: is Christianity comfortable? Are we supposed to pick and choose where to take the gospel as long as it's safe and we know it won't cost us anything? Shanda discusses the core of Christianity and why looking for comfortable Christiantiy is dangerous. We look at missionaries who gave their lives for the sake of Christ as well as what Paul said in his epistle to the churches about his own missionary journeys. This episode is both encouraging and convicting as we push past our comfort zone into the uncharted territory of uncomfortable Christianity. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Why do people arrive at their beliefs? Richard Suttles, otherwise known as The Faithiest Atheist, is here to discuss the importance of having civil conversations with people who don't think and believe like you. His background in counter-terrorism has led him to see there are only two steps in taking beliefs to a dangerous level. We discuss what those are and why it's important to be passionate about what you believe, yet balance it with mutual respect. We also discuss his "ministry" and why some atheists might not want him in their club. Follow Richard on Facebook @TheFaitheistAtheist Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

As parents we often wonder if we've done enough when raising our kids. Are they ready to face the world as adults, and did we teach them everything they need to know before they launch into the world? Dean Fulbright is on the show to talk about the top three things to instill into your kids as teens and young adults before they leave the house. Dean and Shanda discuss what parenting older kids looks like and how the teen and adult years are years of refinement when parenting. This episode will encourage parents that it's never too late to teach your kids to become men and women of God. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

There's a saying by parents that goes, "This is going to hurt me more than it hurts you." It's only until you become a parent yourself and are in the middle of disciplining your child that that statement rings true. In this episode, we talk about effective discipline of children and teens, and we get into how to deal with adult children living in your home. For those parents who don't like to discipline their kids becaues it hurts YOU too much - we talk about why that's selfish. Discipline is part of the long game in effectively training your child. Check out the EMNR (Evangelical Missions to Non-Christian Religions) conference in Jacksonville, Fl in August. https://emnr.org/conference/ Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

With culture encouraging women to find their purpose outside the home, SAH moms feel undervalued and under appreciated. But what does the Bible say? Shanda and her mom, Susan, talk about the ministry of motherhood. They share what that means and why a mom is the biggest influence in a child's life, the sacrifices it takes to be there for your kids and why diligence is the key word in parenting. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Can moms balance a successful and demanding career and a busy home? The cultural message is that we can, but is that true? It's impossible to give your best effort simultaneously to more than one aspiration. Everything else is going to get second best. Angela Mitchell from Raising Apologists is on the show to talk about why you can't have it all in motherhood, but you can have what's most fulfilling. We discuss why role models matter for little girls, and the three most important things a mom needs to remember when it comes to being in the thick of motherhood. Find Angela Mitchell @RaisingApologists on Facebook and Instagram Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Whatever is at the center of your life shapes you. The atmosphere of the home helps a child understand what is most important. Where does the family gather to talk and are free to create? Are more words texted on a device than to each other? Shanda talks about the center of the home before technology and why parents are losing ground when it comes to influencing their children to follow God. No family is perfect, and since we're all humans and descendents of Adam and Eve, every family is disfunctional in some way. However, that doesn't mean there isn't a design for the home that will shape and develope a biblical worldview in your family. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Should a husband and wife divulge all of their baggage to each other, especially before they get married? What is baggage? If something can be carried it can be put down. But that means it must be dealt with. Shanda talks about the three types of baggage that can crush a marriage and what you can do to make sure it doesn't. Choosing to love your spouse means you sacrifice how you feel for what's best for the marriage. How do you do that? All of these questions are discussed and answered so you know how to deal with baggage in your marriage. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

It's no secret that almost 50% of marriages end in divorce. When something becomes normalized in society that doesn't mean the church should stop speaking out about it. Unfortunately, the breakdown of the family is reflected in the breakdown of society. Shanda discusses the history of divorce in America and how it affects the family and children. If you think divorce does not ripple beyond you and impacts those around you, the statistics shared in this episode will cause you to re-think your position on divorce. Finally, Shanda will tell you why God hates divorce and you should too. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

In this first episode of the Marriage and Family series, Shanda lays out a defense for why marriage is not a social construct. With more people marrying later in life and less marriages overall, why do young people devalue marriage? The bottom line is that marriage is not only good for society, it's good for you. Shanda breaks down why the definition of marriage cannot be changed and how marriage makes you a better person overall. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

What is the New Apostolic Reformation and why do you need to know about it? Holly Pivec, author and apologist, warns the church about the teachings and practices of NAR. NAR is a fast growing movement in the church that emphasizes signs and wonders, and they believe God provides new revelation through His prophets. Have you heard of Bethel Church? Do you you listen to Jesus Culture? If so, you're more familar with NAR than you might realize. Holly's insightful knowledge and passion to weigh everything against Scripture will not only inspire you, but motivate you to be discerning when it comes to false doctrine. Hollypivec.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

When Christians integrate new age practices like yoga, meditation, and the power of your words. into life coaching, should Christians participate because they incorporate scripture and prayer? Shanda will tell you how to spot new age practices in Christian coaching and online teachers and why it has no place in the church Then we'll look at what the Bible says about suffering and the hope we have that God will use our suffering for good. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Is marriage a social construct that can be redefined without consequence? John Ferrer is on the show to discuss why marriage and family are the strength of society. Statistically, the divorce rates in the church compare equally to the divorce rates outside of the church, however, there is a stark difference when looking at the marriages of committed Christians. John and Shanda discuss these differences and define marriage and family from a biblical perspective. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop The 7 Churches in Revelation study: https://www.shandafulbright.com/shop/ Read John's blogs at Crossexamined.org Mama Bear Apologetics: Mamabearapologetics.com

How do you know if someone is misinterpreting Scripture? Shanda goes through some of the most misintepreted BIble verses today and how to spot when someone takes a verse out of context. You'll learn the top three rules to properly study the Bible, and how to choose the right teachers that will help you grow out of the milk of the gospel. Register for Shanda's next class: The 7 Churches in Revelation where you'll not only critique the churches of the 1st century and how their problems relate to the 21st century church, but you'll also learn how to study the Bible like a scholar: https://www.shandafulbright.com/shop/ Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Every religion holds to essential doctrines that make them distinct and identifiable from every other belief system. Christianity is no different. David Wolcott and I examine Progressive Christianity and their denial of the essential doctrines of the faith. Does this mean those who say they're progressive Christians are not Christian? We also talk about why many Christians today identify with moralistic therapeutic deism as their worldview, and their dependence on emotionalism. Contact David at www.thedavidwolcott.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram and Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Resources: www.shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: @shandafulbright Baseline Apologetics: shandafulbright.com/shop

What is faith? If you ask a Christian, they likely can't tell you. Christians, like many unbelievers, think faith is believing in something you can't see without evidence. Is it true that in order to have faith you can't ask for evidence? Is faith opposed to logic and reason? Shanda recaps her conversation with an atheist on social media and shares the results from a poll asking Christians to define faith. This episode will not only challenge you to examine what faith is, but it will challenge you to examine the evidence for God and what you put your faith in. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

How did the sexual revolution impact the church? Why do many who grew up in the days of purity culture feel the message was damaging to those in the church? Terrell Clemmons from Salvo Magazine takes us back in time to the moral shift that led to the sexual revolution. We discuss why expressive individualism is hurting our culture, and why identity is linked to sexuality. This conversation is both eye opening and something the church must take note of. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Lady Gaga's 2011 song, Born This Way, was a hit because not only does it have a catchy tune, it has a catchy message: God accepts you the way you are because He makes no mistakes. Messages like these are a dime a dozen in the culture we're in. But what if they come from those in the church? Shanda discusses the catchy phrases that have made their way into the church but are accepted by Christians because God is sprinkled in there somewhere. She takes you through passages of Scripture that show the correct response to sin and why no one likes the message of original sin. In fact, some pastors avoid it all together. You'll learn why the message of original sin is a must when sharing the gospel. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Do you follow your emotions and regret it later? How can you prepare to think well and not be manipulated by the propaganda you'll see this election season? Christians often think that because God renews their minds by the word they don't have to learn logic. Is that true? Kathy Gibbens, host of the Filter It Through a Brain Cell podcast, is on the show to talk about why it's necessary to learn how to think. You'll hear about the most common fallacies Shanda and Kathy encounter on social media, and they share their favorite resources for an introduction to logic. Follow Kathy Gibbens on social media: @Kathy Bibbens Listen to Kathy's podcast: Filter It Through A Brain Cell Kathy's Crazy Thinkers: FilterItThroughABrainCell.com Learn Logic: Train Your Brain: An Introduction To Logic at ImpactApologetics.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Is Christianity a bunch of do's and don'ts? Shanda received a question from a listener on Facebook about the guilt of working out and going to the gym. After futher discussion, the listener revealed she grew up in a legalistic church and struggles with false guilt. In today's episode, Shanda address the listener's concerns by defining what legalism is and how to identify it. You will learn how to break free from legalism and how to think biblically about guilt, shame, and condemnation. Are any of these from God? What can we do when we struggle with these emotions tied to do's and don'ts? This episode will encourage you and point you to Bible passages to study. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Most women's Bible studies don't focus on theology as much as they focus on felt needs. Why is that? Isn't theology for women too? Nikki Stull from Women In Apologetics advocates for why every believer ought to be a theologian. We talk about: How does the average Christian study theology? Reasons Christians need both apologetics and theology. Some next steps for how to dive deeper into Bible study. Follow Nikki Stull at https://seekingsacredtruth.com Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Everyone is someone's disicple because discipleship is not isolated to Christianity. A disciple is a student or follower of a teacher or leader. With a definition like that, it's easy to see we are all someone's disciple. Whatever you give your mind to will form your worldview. As a student of the word, you have a responsiblity to guard who you allow in it. In this episode, we discuss: What do we mean when we say discipleship is not isolated to Christianity? What is the responsibility of a disciple (student)? How do you choose teachers who are equipped to disciple you? The recommended Bible passage for this episode is Mark 4 - The Parable Of The Sower. Jesus teaches us about the responsibility of the learner and why it all begins with the motivation to hear. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world and with the Israel-Hamas war in the spotlight in recent months, many claim it's a religion of peace. Is that true? Laura Zifer Powell, an Islamic Specialist with Women in Apologetics, is on the show to talk about the origin of Islam. We discuss the "Queers for Palestine" and the reality of that statement, as well as TikTokers converting to Islam after reading the Quran. Will Muslims eventually take over the world? Listen to this powerful conversation and learn how to respond to the claim that Islam is a peaceful religion. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Do you say what you mean and mean what you say? When you tell someone you're going to do something, do you follow through? As we begin a new year, there's something to be said about being a person of your word. In fact, if you've made goals and desire change in the new year, you've already given your word that you will do what you plan in order to accomplish those goals. We'll discuss what the Bible says about keeping your word. We'll also discuss why your word is attached to your reputation, and what integrity really means. Do you have it? Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Do you make new year's resolutions? Most resolutions are forgotten by the third week of January. There is a better way to make lasting and positive changes and it all starts with goal setting and planning for success. For the Christian, Shanda talks about how to make goals in the three areas of Matthew 22:37: mind, body, and soul. She gives you tips on how to plan for their success and what you can do to take Bible study and studying new concepts to a deeper level. This episode will get your new year started off on the right track! Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

As you get ready to start a new year, if there is one spiritual goal worth making it's to nurture your prayer life. But how do you pray? Some think the Lord's prayer is meant to be memorized and recited, but Jesus gave it to us as a model for prayer. Shanda will teach you how to pray through each section of the Lord's prayer and tell you what to do when you don't feel like praying. Our prayer lives are too easy to neglect, but there is a way to be devoted to praying and talking to God. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

What are your Christmas traditions? Traditions are passed on from one generation to the next and binds families throughout generations. Shanda talks about the importance of traditions and how they help adjust with major life changes such as moving and deaths in the family. You'll also hear about the appeal to tradition fallacy. Has someone in your family ever said you can't change plans because this is the way it's always been done? Recognizing this fallacy will help you prepare for conversations like this. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

It's easy to see that Christmas is commercialized in our culture, but does that mean Christians shouldn't celebrate it? What about the Christians who celebrate Christmas and do Santa with their kids? Is that a sin? Shanda talks about Christmas myths and legends and the importance of a Christian's abiliity to explain why the virgin birth doesn't fall into either of these genres. Finally, Shanda touches on the "Christmas is pagan" debate and how to respond. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

God with man is what makes Christianity unique to any other religion. To dwell among us is the heart of God. In the Old Testament, we see David's desire to build a house for God. But even David understood that no house could hold the presence of God. When Jesus walked the earth, God took on flesh and dwelt among us. The angel proclaimed, "Immanuel, God with us." It was a concept too great to fathom. Now that Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, His desire is to still dwell among us, but the temple is not the same. Shanda talks about the temple of God in the Old Testament, New Testament, and today. Immanuel, God with us will mean so much more to you than ever before. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

How important is Genesis to Christianity? It depends on who you ask. Many Christians believe Adam and Eve weren't real historical figures. Some don't believe Genesis is foundational to our understanding of Christianity. Albert Leon is on the show to discuss Genesis 1-11. We break up these chapters into: Creation, Fall 1 (Adam and Eve), Fall 2 (The Flood), Fall 3 (Babel). Get your note taking tools out. It's going to be a great discussion and educational too. Follow @afoolandhisbible on Instagram and Facebook Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

What are the indicators of the victim mentality? Excuses and blame go as far back as Genesis 3 and we are all susceptible to it. But what happens when we nurture a culture of people with a victim mentality? We get a thankless generation. Paul told Timothy that the last days would be difficult because people are thankless. With the rise of critical race theory and an oppressor/oppressed view of society, it is no wonder more people see themsevles as victims. Shanda takes you through scripture to learn how to keep your eyes on God's blessings in a thankless generation. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop Baseline Apologetics: Laying the Biblical Foundation For Truth and Morality: https://shandafulbright.com/shop/

Does the Bible tell us to love ourselves? Many Christian women believe it does. They always use the analogy that you have to put your own oxygen mask on before helping others with theirs. While the Bible does not promote self-loathing, it does talk to us about loving God and loving others. Shanda also talks about how to properly do self-care in a culture that is all about me, myself, and I. Listen to this archived episode and be reminded that self-love is a lie! Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

After finding herself in an unplanned pregnancy, the Lord has redeemed her and her story. She uses her testimony to counterteach what the world tells women: that you have to lose yourself to motherhood, that our husbands have it so much easier than we do, and that children are too much of a hassle. Laila is Christian wife, mother, and the host of the Learning To Mom Podcast where she informs first time moms on pregnancy and birth without making them feel overwhelmed. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Men dressing in drag at the Dove awards and mega churches hosting gay affirming conferences? What's happened to the American church? Shanda talks about the dangers of compromise for the Christian and how it all starts with compromising a little here and a little there. Shanda uses examples from Lot and his compromise in Sodom but ends this episode with the encouragement of Hebrews 12. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

When you own your mistakes and are held accountable for your choices and decisions, it will change your life. Juliana Page is a life coach who helps those who opt for coaching instead of counseling. Instead of rehashing past mistakes and hurts, Juliana believes in taking ownership of what you can change and she teaches her clients how to do that from a biblical perspective. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Is masculinity toxic? How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Professor Nancy Pearcey addresses this issue in her new book, The Toxic War On Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles The Sexes. She goes on to explain what masculinity is and why over the years the script for masculinity turned toxic. Her research shows that authentic Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. You do not want to miss this episode! – The Toxic War on Masculinity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop

Is the Bible just an old book that is no longer relevant? What does it mean that it is a living word? Shanda pulled this arcvived episode (original episode #8) and added more to the introduction. She discusses the three main reasons people give for why the Bible is no longer relevant and how we can look to the word of God for the issues of today. Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: [email protected] Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop