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Bipolar Disorder... Suicidal thoughts… Hospitalization… AND NOW HEALED. You may know theologian, Krista Bontrager as the amazing “Theology Mom” and/or as the Co-Founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, but I would almost guess that what you know of Krista is PROBABLY on this side of being healed. Krista candidly shares what life looked like for her and her family as she was on the road to mental wellness. Krista offers insight, encouragement, practical tips, and support for people struggling with significant mental health issues and their loved ones. This is a rebroadcast from the Rooted & Edified Show.

Join Monique and Krista for the annual "Ask Us Anything" episode. We will field your questions about race, justice, worldviews, and the usual questions about how we met.

Drag Queens are everywhere right now. Public libraries. Middle school assemblies. Neighborhood block parties. The question is, WHY is this happening? Dr. Neil Shenvi came by to help us make sense of Queer Theory, which is another branch of the Critical Social Theories.

Women in Apologetics interviews Krista Bontrager. Record date: 7-28-22

Over the last couple of years, I've received a lot of questions related to national sins and whether God still judges nations. I'm finally tackling this tricky question.

We are excited to introduce the family to the mission and research of Katie Faust (author, Them Before Us). She has a bold, powerful, and counter-cultural, message: adults should do hard things on behalf of children. Starting in the womb. Tune in for this very provocative conversation.

Dr. Gary Miller shares wisdom based on decades in Christian higher ed about how to strategically hire so that a ministry, church or school doesn't get taken over by liberal ideology.

We will address common medical questions that come up in discussions about abortion, including chemical abortions, ectopic pregnancies, and medically recommended terminations.

One of the most under-appreciated aspects of proper Bible interpretation is an understanding of geography. Dr. Todd Bolen (professor of Biblical Studies) will join me to talk about his top 5 instances where geography makes a critical difference in how we interpret a passage.

Monique and Krista talk to Gheorghe Rosca Jr. from Protect Our Kids Now. He shares practical information to help parents know their options. They also discussed Gheorghe's proven plan to empower churches to start small Christian schools and co-opts for their congregation.

Tony Clark had me on his podcast (VineLife) to talk about part of my backstory. So if you'd like to hear more about my journey as a woman theologian and apologist, here ya go.

Are we slaves to our cultural lenses when we interpret the Bible? Dr. Joe Miller will help me address this important question, as well as take questions from those listening on the livestream.

Monique and Krista talk to apologist, La Nej Garrison, about strategies to equip Christian parents to raise Godly children. Recorded live at the 2022 Women in Apologetics conference.

Over the last couple of years, I've received a lot of questions related to national sins and whether God still judges nations. I'm finally going to tackle this tricky question.

Monique and Krista are joined by Kevin Briggins (co-host, Off Code podcast) to discuss his experience as an elder in a multiethnic church that became divided over the issue of race.

Since doing the podcast a couple months ago on witchcraft, I have received many requests for more content on supernatural themes. This discussion will be real talk about hard issues. Can demons affect Christians? If so, how? What does it look like? Guest: Dr. Karl Payne, author of the book, Spiritual Warfare

YouTube personality and Christian apologist, Melissa Dougherty, will share her experience in the New Age and how she sees New Age ideas creeping in some churches. Melissa Dougherty's web site... https://www.melissadougherty.co 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

Monique and Krista answer a popular question. Should Every Church be Multiethnic?

Recently, a young man came by our table at an event asking us whether Jesus used a racial slur (see Matt. 15:26). I've asked my friend, Amy Hall (Stand to Reason), to help me address this increasingly common question.

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.

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.

If you think it's hard to discern sound doctrine now, just wait another year or three. It's going to get worse. Much worse. So, what can you do right now to help your family endure? Start a routine of family Bible reading. Krista provides strategies for getting started.

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.

This is the third in a series of teachings Krista has been doing about principles of better Bible study, and why this matters, ESPECIALLY when we are teaching children. As part of this discussion, she will be reviewing another lesson from the Orange Curriculum. She will also be talking a bit about her research on the Enneagram.

Inflation is skyrocketing. What is the impact of this on the poor? And how should Christians think about this? We talked with Christian economist, Jeffery Degner, who broke it all down for us.

I answer the number #1 question that I'm getting right now: "How can I figure out where a Christian college stands with regard to the Critical Social Theories? How do I know if the school is being biblically faithful?" For the last 18 months, I have been doing a deep dive into what's happening in Christian colleges. I have distilled 250+ hours of research and interviews into a 1-hour webinar to equip parents to pull back the curtain.

If you're wondering why only 2% of Gen Z has a biblical worldview, I have a theory. Plus, I am continuing to explore the importance of using proper principles for biblical interpretation, EVEN when it comes to teaching children. This is vital information for all Christian parents and kidmin pastors.

Let's talk about why proper Bible interpretation matters, even for children. ESPECIALLY for children. Krista takes a closer look at this week's 5/6 lesson in the Orange Curriculum. How are we training children to interpret the Bible?

A growing number of children and teens are declaring themselves to be same sex attracted, non-binary, or gay curious. What strategies can Christian parents use to help guide their children through these choppy waters? We will be talking to Andrew Rodriguez, a therapist who specializes in treating clients who struggle with unwanted same sex attractions.

Interview with Shirley Elliott Johns, author From Heartbroken to Hopeful

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.

Krista explains the tricky topic: social emotional learning (SEL). Christian parents need to be aware of what SEL is. It's probably already embedded in your community's schools. Plus, Krista will provide some action steps for parents.

The Orange Curriculum is a leading voice in shaping the emerging generation. Its Sunday school curriculum has been adopted by thousands of churches. In the first hour, we explain the framework and teaching philosophy behind the Orange curriculum. In the second hour, we read through the recent announcement of the theme of the 2022 annual conference. We wonder whether it might be revealing a more overt creep of Progressive Christianity into Orange. The leaders of three major apologetics ministries respond. Featuring Alisa Childers, Natasha Crain, Monique Duson, and Krista Bontrager

Natasha Crain joins us to discuss her new book, Faithfully Different, and how to live as a worldview minority in an increasingly secular culture. https://natashacrain.com/

Interview with Joe Dallas, former president of Exodus International; Canada just outlawed "conversion therapy." But what is that, exactly? Did Exodus International really teach that you can just pray the gay away? Did they recommend dangerous conversion techniques?

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.

PART 4 of my teaching series, "The End of the Story": Interview with Kenneth Samples, author of the book Christian Endgame, about his approach to charitably handling differences about the end of the world.

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.

Part 3 of my current teaching series on the end of the world. I'll be discussing five key beliefs that Christians have historically believed about end times events.

Christian Parents Need Clarity About Their Job Description Let's talk about the growing pressure to redefine who's in charge of children. Articles mentioned: https://www.vcstar.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/01/13/column-california-should-abolish-parenthood-name-equity/6513756001/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7679293/

How do all of the stories IN the Bible tell the overall story OF the Bible? Krista Bontrager explores this question in a series of podcasts produced as part of the Route 66 read-through-the-Bible campaign at Grace Church of Glendora.

Historic Christianity has effectively (functionally) become illegal in Canada. Now what? And what's next? Krista shares some thoughts. NY Times article about the new Canadian law: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/06/world/canada/canada-conversion-therapy-law.html Natasha Crain’s new book, Faithfully Different https://natashacrain.com/faithfully-different/ https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Leviticus+18&version=NET https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A13-22&version=NET

Far too many women's ministries are trapped in promoting superficial relationships....and superficial Christianity. How do we build ministries that disciple women into biblical literacy, and also foster an environment of Godly friendship and accountability?

Part 2 of my teaching series on the end of the world. We will be looking at how the life of Jesus was the beginning of the "last days."

Spellcasting is on the rise among teen girls. Christian parents need to consider how to disciple their kids when it comes to engaging with the spirit realm.

I shared some thoughts related to biblical justice, viral videos, and recent court verdicts. My hope was to help people begin to draw some connections between biblical principles and how our culture is trying to redefine justice.

PART 1 of 2: What does the Bible teach about the end of the world? Let's start at the beginning and retell the Christian story of reality.

Galatians 4:4 says, "when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman." We will explore the strategic timing of Jesus' birth and key historical and social factors that contributed to the rapid spread of Christianity.

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/ 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

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?