Voices of WIA

Trapped in fear, rules, and false teaching, Elaine Shafo spent decades as a Jehovah’s Witness before discovering the truth of Jesus Christ. In this episode of Voices of WIA, she shares her journey of leaving a high-control religion, how years of searching led her to understand God’s grace, and the courage it took to embrace faith as a true born-again Christian. You’ll also learn practical ways to recognize false doctrines, lovingly engage Jehovah’s Witnesses with the truth, and be inspired by Elaine’s story of hope, freedom, and gospel transformation.

From the shift in society’s dominant worldview—from naturalism to postmodernism—to understanding God’s design for truth, justice, and the male-female binary, Andrea Crum (@genuinefamilyministries) offers Christian parents actionable insights to help you disciple your kids with clarity and confidence. Learn how to help your children recognize truth, understand God’s justice, and grow in biblical discernment amidst a world of subjective values and competing narratives.

What would it look like to grow in your faith both intellectually and devotionally? In this episode of Voices of WIA, Lori welcomes Phylicia Masonheimer from Every Woman a Theologian (@everywomanatheologian) to discuss why every Christian woman should see herself as a theologian. Phylicia shares her journey from blogging as a teen to leading the Every Woman a Theologian ministry, along with practical wisdom for taking ownership of your faith, discerning truth in a post-Christian culture, and engaging Scripture with both heart and mind. They also discuss legalism vs. obedience, the importance of church history, and how theological depth can bring freedom, confidence, and joy in God’s Word.

How should Christian women navigate the influence of feminism on their faith? In this episode of Voices of WIA, Krista Bontrager, VP at The Center for Biblical Unity, unpacks the complex relationship between feminism and Christian faith, explaining how feminist standpoint theory (an approach that centers social location and experience) can shape how people interpret Scripture. She discusses the subtle ways this methodology shows up in churches, Bible studies, and popular media, and she offers practical guidance for recognizing and responding to socially located interpretations while keeping God’s Word central.

We often hear that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but what if beauty is actually real and meaningful? In this episode of Voices of WIA, Lori welcomes Megan Almon from Stand to Reason to explore the Christian argument from beauty and how it can open powerful conversations about God. Together, they discuss objective beauty, cultural distortions of beauty, and why our deep longing for beauty may be pointing us to something—and Someone—greater.

What if some of the most popular “Christian" sounding ideas in our culture aren’t actually biblical? In this episode of Voices of WIA, Lori Morrow sits down with YouTuber and author Melissa Dougherty to unpack the difference between New Age and New Thought, and why it matters for discerning believers. Together, they explore how subtle, positive-thinking theology can creep into the church and how Christians can respond with clarity, truth, and grace.___Women in Apologetics (WIA)'s mission is to change the culture around apologetics for Christian women by making it more accessible, relational, and relevant.While some women’s ministries focus on emotion-based teaching, WIA exists to change that narrative, getting our faith off our feelings and in the truth of Christ himself.We believe women are not only welcome in apologetic spaces but are vital contributors, and we firmly believe apologetics is not in competition with our God-given femininity.📚 Free Resources: womeninapologetics.com/freebies💬 Follow Along on Instagram: instagram.com/womeninapologetics👕 Shop WIA Merch: shop.womeninapologetics.com

Many of us think Sabbath rest means focusing on what we do for God. What if it's really about what God wants to do for us? Dr. Natasha Tubbs joins us on Voices of WIA to explore God's intention for the Sabbath and how we can prepare to receive this gift every week.

Have you ever considered the origin of human rights? Our guest, Rebecca McKnight, joins us today to help us understand human nature more accurately through the lens of Scripture.

Have you ever thought about engaging others in the value of human life? Do we have a responsibility as Christians to vocalize the value of life in our culture? In this episode, our guest, Maggie Hendrick, explains how to be more vocal in the pro-life movement and display Christ's love to those considering abortion.

Do you often struggle with perfectionism? You can see the signs; workaholic, anxiety, your best is always falling short. Kat Elias joins Lori on this episode of Voices of WIA to help us understand how to have a more biblical view of perfection and how we can be set free from this by knowing and applying God's word.

Do you find it challenging to evangelize to Mormons? Brandi Bronson joined us to help you understand the differences between Christianity and Mormonism (LDS) and how to have fruitful conversations about the differences in the two faiths.

Discussing your faith can be challenging. How do you have these conversations and have a fruitful discussion with those you are trying to reach? Our guest, Lindsey Medenwalt, helps us consider how to effectively share our faith with others boldly and graciously.

What forms your personhood and ideas? You are someone's disciple—everyone is. In this episode, Shanda Fullbright helps broaden our perspective and sharpen our discernment skills through thoughtful worldview analysis.

When many people hear the term “apologetics,” they tend to think of philosophical arguments or various historical and scientific evidence. However, in recent years, so-called cultural apologetics has become more prominent in both scholarship and popular awareness. This approach includes the use of imaginative literature and other creative arts, which can convey higher truths by appealing to different aspects of the human soul. Two of the most beloved Christian writers of all time, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, understood the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of reality. In this episode, we’ll explore a few examples from their work and consider the value of imaginative apologetics and how it resonates with the teachings of Christ.

What does a fulfilling spiritual life look like for Christians? Did you know that we can starve ourselves spiritually? Our guest today, Jodie Montgomery, gives us practical tips and wisdom on how to avoid spiritual anorexia.

Do you like to write? Do you want your life to contribute to the Kingdom? Do you desire to use your unique skills and abilities to make an impact for Christ?Today, you’ll get to hear our guest, Tilly Dillehay, teach you about creative writing as an apologetic.

What is an undesigned coincidence? How do we explain the evidence of the truth of the Gospels? Join our guest, Lydia McGrew, PhD, as we look at the evidence and how to view it to reveal truth.

Glasses provide a clear view of the world around you. But what pair of glasses do you put on each day?Think of a worldview as a way to view the world. What are the lenses that give you a clear picture?Join Kelli Johnson, one of our short course instructors, as she explains why it's essential to understand how to identify a worldview.

Don't leave your brain at the door!Our guest is WIA's cofounder, Jade Turner, sharing her story of starting in apologetics and getting to a point of confidence in her faith by growing in an understanding of how to love the Lord with our minds!Using reason is natural and part of who we are - join us for this special episode to find out more.