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Mama Bear Apologetics
by Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
Episodes
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Coco
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary Ferrer and Anja Westerhaus unpack Disney/Pixar's Coco, exploring its beautiful messages about family, legacy, and honoring loved ones alongside concerns about ancestor worship, spirit guides, and the afterlife. The Mama Bears discuss how parents can...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Forgotten Island
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja tackle Forgotten Island—and make an unusually direct recommendation to skip it. While acknowledging its colorful animation, Filipino cultural elements, and themes of friendship and belonging, they argue these are overshadowed by demonic...
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Episode 161: What Should Christian Women Know About Yesteryear?
In this special “mamas only” episode, Amy and Anja Westerhaus tackle Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke, a novel centered on Natalie, a wildly successful “tradwife” influencer whose carefully curated online persona masks a deeply dysfunctional reality. Rather than treating the novel’s depiction of...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: The Breadwinner
Alexa and Anja discuss Breadwinners, a family comedy about a stay-at-home mom whose business takes off and a breadwinning dad who suddenly finds himself managing the home and their three daughters. They explore family teamwork, recognizing individual strengths, adapting to unexpected changes, and...
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Episode 160: Are we raising resilient daughters or mommy martyrs? Four things every woman needs to cultivate in herself and her daughter.
Amy Davison examines the rise of “mommy martyr” content—social media posts that portray motherhood, marriage, and family life through a lens of victimhood, resentment, and emotional collapse. She explains how co-rumination and social media validation can reinforce negative thinking rather than...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: In your Dreams
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja examine Netflix’s In Your Dreams through worldview insights, potential issues, and invitations for conversation. One of the movie’s strongest themes is the contrast between a perfect fantasy and an imperfect but meaningful reality. Stevie...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: The Magic Faraway Tree
The Magical Faraway Tree gets an enthusiastic 11/10 from the Mama Bears for offering something increasingly rare: a whimsical, genuinely family-friendly story centered on imagination, family, and character rather than a heavy-handed agenda. One of the movie’s strongest themes is family unity…
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Episode 159: Can your kid answer why the Bible is true without saying, "Because Mom said so?"
Can your kids explain why they trust the Bible without answering, “Because Mom said so”? In this episode, Amy and Tricia Scribner tackle the first of two big questions about the reliability of the New Testament: Do we actually have what the original authors wrote? Skeptics sometimes compare the...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: The Sandlot
In this first “classic edition” of Mama Bear Movie Moment, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja revisit The Sandlot and discover that there’s a lot more hiding underneath the baseball, childhood insults, giant dogs, and infamous Tilt-A-Whirl scene. The conversation centers on friendship, resilience…
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Michael
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute we explore Michael. We saw opportunities to talk with our kids about fatherhood, freedom, God’s glory, celebrity worship, and the cost of fame. We contrasted Joseph Jackson’s harsh, authoritarian parenting with a producer who recognizes Michael’s talent and helps...
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Summer Rewind: ROARing Through K-Pop Demon Hunters
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Hillary, Amy and Alexa analyze the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters using their ROAR method: Recognize the message, Offer objective discernment, Argue for a healthier approach, and Reinforce through discussion, discipleship, and prayer. With...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Project Hail Mary
Project Hail Mary offers families a fun opportunity to talk about self-sacrifice, friendship, courage, and hope. Grace's journey from cowardice to risking himself for Rocky echoes John 15:13 and points toward Christ's ultimate sacrifice. The movie also challenges the assumption that faith and...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Spiderman A Brand New Day
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hilary, Alexa, and Anja examine Spider-Man through a Christian worldview, discussing identity, sacrifice, burnout, community, spiritual warfare, genetic manipulation, and the cultural idea of embracing one’s “dark side.” They contrast discovering an inner “true…
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Summer Rewind: How to Witness to Unbelieving Friends and Family
In this episode, Amy and Lindsey discuss practical, biblical ways to share the Christian faith with unbelieving family members, friends, coworkers, and others. Rather than relying on debates or overwhelming people with apologetics arguments, they encourage Christians to begin with prayer…
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Devil Wears Prada 2
In this Movie Minute episode, Alexa and Anja discuss The Devil Wears Prada 2 through a biblical worldview lens. They explore how the film raises questions about vocation, purpose, validation, fashion, ambition, and the cost of success. While appreciating the movie's nuanced characters and...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Sheep Detectives
In this Movie Minute episode, Alexa and Anja discuss Sheep Detectives, a charming mystery centered around a flock of sheep investigating the murder of their beloved shepherd, George. While the film is humorous and beautifully filmed, the hosts highlight its deeper themes of justice, grief,...
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Summer Rewind: Understanding Deconstruction. A Conversation with Alisa Childers
Amy welcomes Christian apologist Alisa Childers for an in-depth discussion on the growing phenomenon of "deconstruction." Alisa shares her personal testimony of experiencing a faith crisis after attending a church led by an agnostic pastor, explaining how studying apologetics ultimately...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Moana
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja discuss Disney's live-action Moana through a biblical worldview. While noting that the live-action version closely follows the animated film, they explore how the story contains echoes of biblical truth alongside significant worldview...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Young Washington
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hilary, Alexa, and Anja discuss Young Washington, a historical drama chronicling George Washington's early military career during the French and Indian War. Rather than portraying Washington as an untouchable hero, the film highlights his youthful ambition…
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Summer Rewind: Linguistic Theft - What it is and Why it Matters
As part of our Summer Rewind Series, Hillary and Amy revisit the concept of linguistic theft—the intentional redefining of familiar words and virtues to persuade people to accept ideas they might otherwise reject. They argue that while Christians often teach biblical truths and virtues, today's...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Minions and Monsters
In this Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja discuss Minions and Monsters, exploring both its entertaining elements and the worldview questions it raises. While the hosts praise the film's humor, historical film references, charming moments, and opportunities for family discussion, they also...
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Toy Story 5
In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja review Toy Story 5 and discuss why they believe Disney recaptured the heart of the original franchise. Rather than focusing on spectacle, the film explores the value of childhood imagination, the dangers of technology replacing play, and…
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Summer Rewind: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank
As we head into the summer months, we'll be revisiting some of our most popular and impactful Mama Bear Apologetics podcast episodes. These conversations continue to offer timely wisdom and practical encouragement for parents navigating today's cultural challenges. In this replay episode, Amy…
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Mama Bear Movie Minute: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Show NotesIn this Mama Bear Movie Minute, we discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures—a touching story about grief, purpose, friendship, and one unforgettable octopus. We explore the beautiful relationship between Tova, Cameron, and Marcellus, discuss themes of intergenerational mentorship, serving...
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Episode 153. Living Faith Boldly as a Father and Man of Christ
In this Father’s Day-focused episode, Amy welcomes her husband, Michael Davison, to discuss the restoration of biblical manhood, fatherhood, and discipleship in the home. Michael shares how a coworker’s assumption that he was an atheist became a profound wake-up call, revealing that he had...
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Episode 152. Are Miracles Possible?
In this episode, Amy and Tricia continue their apologetics series exploring the top reasons Christianity is true by examining the possibility, purpose, and discernment of miracles. They discuss why belief in miracles is foundational to Christianity, particularly because the faith depends upon the...
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Episode 151. The Problem of Evil
This episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast explores one of the biggest challenges to the Christian faith: the problem of evil. Amy & Tricia discuss how both children and adults wrestle with suffering, tragedy, and the existence of evil in a world created by a good and all-powerful God.…
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Episode 150. The Moral Argument for God
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Amy and Tricia Scribner continue their series on arguments for the existence of God by exploring the moral argument, also called the “right and wrong argument.” They explain that if objective moral laws exist, then there must be a moral…
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Episode 149. Proof Of God through Order and Design: The Teleological Argument
In this episode, Amy and Tricia Scribner explore how order and design in the universe point to an intelligent Creator. Building on prior discussions of truth and causation, they introduce the teleological argument—the idea that purposeful design requires a designer. From microscopic bacteria to…
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Episode 148. Daily Discipleship Rhythms With Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently
Amy sits down with Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently to re-center the conversation around discipleship as the true goal of parenting—not homeschooling itself. While many families consider homeschooling as a solution for raising faithful children, Leslie gently corrects this mindset:...
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Episode 147. The Cause & Effect Argument for God: How the Beginning of the Universe Points to the Existence
This episode walks listeners through one of the most foundational and powerful arguments for God’s existence—the cosmological (cause-and-effect) argument. Amy and Tricia build on earlier discussions about truth, logic, and worldview, showing that belief in God isn’t a leap in the dark but a...
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Episode 146. Let's Talk About Easter (Re-Broadcast)
This episode lovingly equips parents to navigate the tension between fun Easter traditions and the truth of the resurrection. The hosts affirm that while eggs, bunnies, and cultural practices can be enjoyed, they should never overshadow the central claim of Christianity: Jesus truly lived, died,...
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Episode 145. 6 Questions Every Worldview Answers
In this episode, the focus is on worldviews—the lens through which people interpret reality. Tricia Scribner explains that everyone has a worldview, whether they realize it or not, and that lens shapes how we answer life’s biggest questions. The discussion centers on three foundational…
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Episode 144. Self-Refuting Statements with Tricia Scribner
In this episode, the Mama Bears continue laying the groundwork for raising children who can stand firm in a culture that often sounds persuasive but isn’t logically sound. The focus is on self-refuting (or self-defeating) statements — claims that collapse under their own weight because they...
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Episode 143. Inductive and Deductive Reasoning with Tricia Scribner
Amy and Tricia continue their classical apologetics series, diving into discursive reasoning—the step-by-step thinking process that distinguishes humans as rational beings made in God’s image. This conversation is a mental workout (in the best way possible!). The mamas unpack the difference…
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Episode 142. Understanding the Nature of Truth with Tricia Scribner
In this foundational episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner tackle the concept of truth in an age dominated by relativism and subjectivism. Drawing from Scripture, personal anecdotes, and years of experience in apologetics and teaching, the conversation...
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Episode 141. The Role of Logic in Christianity with Tricia Scribner
Amy and Tricia, two of our Mama Bears, define logic and explain why it’s essential for critical thinking, biblical reasoning, and defending the Christian faith. They stress that logic isn’t made by humans—it’s discovered—and reflects an objective reality that testifies to the existence of God.…
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Episode 140. Why Theology Matters with Krista Bontrager
In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics, Amy hosts Krista Bontrager (a public theologian with decades of experience) to unpack why theology is foundational for Christian living. They define theology, remove intimidation around it, talk about practical ways families can study theology with kids,...
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Episode 139. Re-Broadcast: Did Christmas Start Out as a Pagan Holiday (And Other Questions about Christmas)
In this Christmas‑themed podcast, the Mama Bear team addresses the biggest questions Christian parents often hear around the holiday season. They explain what Christmas is truly about, how to talk to children about Jesus and Christmas, and address common controversies like whether Christmas is...
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Episode 138. Cultivating a Heart for Advent
In this episode, Amy reflect on the season of Advent and how it points believers toward four core spiritual truths — hope, spiritual warfare (peace), worship (joy), and human dignity (love). Christmas is not about the trappings of the season (lights, gifts, cookies), but about celebrating the...
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Episode 137: How Can We Know Christianity is True?
In this episode, Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner, a classical apologist, to explore how we can know Christianity is true. They walk through a systematic, logical framework known as classical apologetics, beginning with the existence of truth and culminating in the evidence for Christ's...
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Episode 136: ROAR'ing Through the Concept of Ghosts (rebroadcast)
On this episode, we are revisiting the concept of ghosts. Every year around this time, we start to see more depictions, decorations, and stories about ghosts —and your kids may be hearing more about them at school. But what are they? We will be examining the idea of ghosts using our ROAR method....
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Episode 135. How Enneagram and Richard Rohr Deconstruct Jesus with Alexa Cramer
This episode of Mama Bear Apologetics explores the spiritual dangers behind the Enneagram and the teachings of Richard Rohr, particularly how they subtly oppose biblical Christianity. Amy is joined by fellow Mama Bear Alexa Cramer, who explains how Rohr redefines key Christian concepts like…
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Episode 134. Grandparent Revival: How to Use Your Retirement to Pass Down a Legacy of Faith
Amy is joined by Tricia Scribner to encourage and equip grandparents for intentional discipleship. Using the cultural moment sparked by Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Tricia challenges older believers not to “pass the baton,” but to “get in the game.”Grandparents often underestimate their…
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Episode 133: How to Help Your Kids Process the Loss of Charlie Kirk
In this somber episode, we reflect on the tragic and violent loss of Charlie Kirk. Just hours before he was killed, Charlie shared his favorite verse—Romans 8:28—a verse that has become a guiding light for many through the grief and confusion left in the wake of his death. Our hope with this...
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Episode 132. The Lie of Best-Selfism
This episode tackles the cultural lie of Best-Selfism — the belief that personal happiness and fulfillment should be the highest priorities in life, often at the expense of faith and family. Host Amy Davison argues that this ideology, endorsed by celebrities like Tom Brady and various…
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Episode 131. ROARing Through K-Pop Demon Hunters
In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Hillary, Amy and Alexa analyze the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters using their ROAR method: Recognize the message, Offer objective discernment, Argue for a healthier approach, and Reinforce through discussion, discipleship, and prayer. With...
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Episode 130: Can Christians Judge?
In this episode, we tackle a hot-button question that’s tripping up Christians left and right: Can Christians judge? And if so, how do we do it well and teach our kids to do the same? We dive into this by unpacking the recent backlash against Chip and Joanna Gaines for featuring a homosexual…
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Episode 129. How Dads Can Disciple Their Kids with Shane Winnings
Welcome back, Mama Bears—and this week, we’re tagging in the Papa Bears! In part two of our conversation with Shane Winnings (Army vet, former cop, and now CEO of Promise Keepers), we go full throttle into what it means for men to lead their families biblically—as protector, provider, and priest....
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Episode 128: What every Dad needs from his Family, Church, and Brothers in Christ With Shane Winnings
This month, we're turning the spotlight on our Papa Bears—and what better way to kick it off than with Shane Winnings, the new CEO of Promise Keepers! In this episode, we dive into Shane’s powerful testimony—from military life and law enforcement to full-time ministry—and his heart for helping…
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Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
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Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison
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Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first place.
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