Theology Mom || All The Things

We are all theologians. Why? Because everyone has beliefs about God. The question is, do you have sound or unsound theology. How can parents equip themselves to think more accurately about God so they can disciple the kids in their lives more effectively. This is a rebroadcast from the Brave Parenting podcast. braveparenting.net Find FREE resources to help foster daily Bible reading: https://www.thenextgenerationministries.com/resources. Watch my webinar about developing a daily Bible habit: https://youtu.be/8dIs7piGLP0

Memorizing longer passages of Scripture can be invaluable to your knowledge of Christianity, your personal spiritual growth, and your love for God—and you don’t have to be a genius to do it! My friend, Amy Hall (from Stand to Reason) came on to describe the benefits of memorization, give practical tips for memorizing, and help you develop a personalized plan for memorizing your favorite chapter or even an entire book of the Bible. You can do it! Link to a blog post with Amy's tips: https://www.str.org/w/tips-for-memorizing-a-book-of-the-bible.

We often talk about the fact we think there is a place in the Christian life to engage in public advocacy. But something that's even more important than public advocacy is for every Christian to understand that the pathway to solving America’s real problems lies in evangelism. Changing policies or electing better politicians won’t be enough for lasting change. We must preach the Gospel with increased vigor in order that the Holy Spirit will change people’s hearts. But many of us have never even shared the Gospel. We worry that it will damage the relationship. Let's talk about a tough issue, and help encourage each other.

Practical wisdom to diagnose the spiritual health of your favorite Christian institution Do you send your kids to Christian school or donate to a favorite ministry? Or do you work for a ministry or church? Do you ever wonder how well it is maintaining biblical fidelity? I want to share with you the four stages of institutional health when it comes to maintaining biblical fidelity. This is a rubric that I've developed after many difficult discussions with churches and ministries over the years. There is a definite pattern of decay. I will pull the curtain back so you can see where your church or favorite ministry stands. Resources mentioned: • How to Hire Biblically Faithful Leaders https://youtu.be/jMjmVUDqBJU • Avoiding the Danger of Doctrinal Drift https://www.theologymom.com/post/avoiding-the-danger-of-doctrinal-drift • 3 Errors about Politics and the Christian https://www.youtube.com/live/RbR5wiBPfHI?feature=share

My husband and I went to see the surprising summer hit, Sound of Freedom. I discuss the highs and lows of the film in this honest review. Link to my blog post (mentioned in the podcast): https://www.theologymom.com/post/differentiating-between-fact-fiction-isn-t-always-easy

This week I'm sharing more details about my journey as a theologian....the part I don't usually share in public: the sin and struggles of my 20 year wilderness period. It's kinda....rough. And why I think it matters for others who aspire to work in ministry and apologetics.

Ask five people to define the church and you'll get five different definitions. What is the church, exactly? Our inability to biblically define what the church is has led to all kinds of confusion and toxic situations. Toward the end, I discuss the fatal flaw of the seeker sensitive model for "doing" church. Additional resources: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-to-look-for-in-a-church/id1195394811?i=1000616742280 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/att-148-should-i-start-a-house-church-5-13-2023/id1195394811?i=1000612929255 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-we-all-gods-children/id1195394811?i=1000601666627

Many of us have heard snippets about the Supreme Court's recent decision about Affirmative Action. We've asked Christian attorney, Hohn Cho, who has carefully researched this case and will report on his findings. Why does this case matter for Christians?

I know there are many people who follow me who would like to homeschool, but they have concerns that they won't be up for the challenge. Is homeschooling right for your family? Let's talk about it. I've asked my friend, Alicia Moss, who is a homeschool coach to come on and talk about how we can move past the obstacles. We even discuss how to make homeschooling happen for students with special needs.

We are honored to be joined tomorrow night by Christian philosopher and social reformer, Vishal Mangalwadi. We will discuss the role the Bible played in shaping India––and America. We will explore the influence of missionaries, India's caste system, power, the impact of the British empire on slavery, widow burning and infanticide, the revolutionary nature of the distribution of the Bible, and more. You won't want to miss this fascinating discussion with a pioneering Christian brother.