• 16 minutes 50 seconds
    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 others, finding identity, and embracing the season God has placed us in. We also highlight a few worldview concerns, including the normalization of drug use in media, and share conversation starters to help families engage thoughtfully with the film.

    In this Episode

    01:08 Meet Tova, Cameron & Marcellus

    04:00 Grief, Identity & the Search for Purpose

    07:00 The Beauty of Intergenerational Friendship

    08:19 Serving Others & the Message of Philippians 2

    09:34 Concerns About Drug Normalization in Media

    11:16 What Creation Reveals About the Creator

    14:27 Conversation Starters for Families & Final Takeaways

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    18 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 56 seconds
    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 compartmentalized his faith and failed to visibly represent Christ in his workplace.

    The conversation explores the dangers of separating faith from everyday life, the cultural decline of male spiritual leadership, and the need for Christian men to reclaim their God-given role as disciples and leaders within their families. Michael explains how leaning into spiritual disciplines, accountability, and intentional discipleship transformed both his personal walk with Christ and the lives of those around him. The discussion also addresses why many men avoid traditional men’s ministry programs and offers practical insights into building effective men’s groups that challenge, encourage, and equip men for spiritual leadership.


    Main Points Covered

    • The importance of spiritual leadership in the home
    • The role of accountability in spiritual growth
    • Why many men avoid traditional men’s ministries
    • Spiritual disciplines for fathers
    • The influence of fathers and mothers on children’s faith

    Resources Mentioned

    Scriptures Mentioned

    • Psalm 139:23–24
    • 1 Thessalonians 5


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    16 June 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    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 resurrection of Jesus Christ. The conversation contrasts biblical miracles with frauds, paranormal claims, psychosomatic experiences, providential events, and demonic counterfeits. Using the example of John of God, a Brazilian faith healer later exposed as a fraud, they emphasize the importance of discernment in evaluating miracle claims. They explain how biblical miracles reveal God's character, authenticate His messengers, confirm His truth, and never contradict Scripture.

    The discussion also addresses philosophical objections from David Hume, Charles Darwin, and naturalistic worldviews that reject miracles. Amy and Tricia argue that natural laws describe regular patterns in nature but do not eliminate the possibility of divine intervention. They further discuss how miracles appear throughout Scripture during key periods of revelation and consider whether miracles still occur today, particularly in places where the gospel is restricted.

    The episode concludes with practical advice for parents on teaching children how to distinguish between genuine miracles, providence, fraud, and cultural deceptions, including those amplified by AI-generated content.

    Main Points Covered

    • What Miracles Are and Why They Matter
    • How to Distinguish True Miracles from False Claims
    • Do Natural Laws Rule Out Miracles?
    • Teaching Discernment in a Culture of Deception


    Resources Mentioned

     

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    9 June 2026, 9:00 am
  • 55 minutes 43 seconds
    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. Using scripture, philosophy, practical examples, and personal stories, they explain the difference between natural evil and moral evil, define goodness and evil from a biblical worldview, and demonstrate why evil actually points toward the existence of God rather than disproving Him.

    The conversation emphasizes the importance of proactively preparing children to think biblically about suffering before tragedy strikes. The hosts explain that evil is not a created “thing,” but rather a corruption or absence of goodness. They discuss how free will makes love possible but also allows humans to choose evil. The episode also highlights the Christian hope found in Christ’s victory over sin and evil through the cross and resurrection, while awaiting the final restoration of all things.

    The hosts provide practical illustrations from parenting, literature, philosophy, and science to help families explain these difficult concepts to children in age-appropriate ways. The episode closes with recommended resources for parents, teens, and children to continue learning about suffering, evil, and God’s goodness.

    Main Points Covered

    • Why Parents Should Discuss Evil Proactively
    • The Philosophical Problem of Evil
    • Defining Good and Evil
    • Natural Evil vs. Moral Evil
    • The Origin of Evil
    • Teaching Children About Evil

    Resources Mentioned

    Scriptures Mentioned

    • Jeremiah 12:1
    • Romans 2
    • Mark 10:18
    • Luke 18:19
    • Psalm 104
    • Romans 5
    • Genesis 1–3
    • Ezekiel 28


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    26 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 54 minutes
    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 lawgiver behind them. The conversation carefully distinguishes between descriptive statements (“what is”) and moral or prescriptive statements (“what ought to be”), arguing that morality cannot arise from impersonal forces or mere social convention.

    Amy and Tricia address several common objections to objective morality, including moral relativism, emotional subjectivism, and Darwinian evolutionary explanations for morality. Drawing from thinkers such as C.S. Lewis, Frank Turek, Norman Geisler, and Francis Schaeffer, they demonstrate how universal moral principles exist across cultures even when customs differ.

    The hosts also discuss the Euthyphro dilemma and explain the Christian understanding that goodness flows from God’s very nature rather than existing independently of Him. Throughout the episode, they provide practical ways parents can help children recognize objective morality through movies, discussions, discipline, and everyday experiences.


    Main Points Covered

    • The Moral Argument for God’s Existence
    • Objective Morality vs. Subjective Morality
    • Common Challenges to Objective Morality
    • C.S. Lewis and the Nature of Justice
    • Teaching Children About Morality and Truth

    Scriptures Mentioned

    • Romans 2:15 — The law written on human hearts
    • Galatians 5:20–23 — Fruit of the Spirit and moral goodness
    • Psalm 34:8 — “Taste and see that the Lord is good”
    • Romans 3 — Humanity missing the moral standard


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    12 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 36 minutes 16 seconds
    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 the fine-tuning of the cosmos, the hosts demonstrate that both the smallest and largest aspects of reality exhibit complex, specified, and ordered patterns that cannot reasonably arise by chance. They connect science, logic, and everyday analogies (like puzzles and pickup sticks) to show that design implies intelligence, encouraging parents to help their children recognize God’s handiwork in creation.


    Main Points Covered

    • The teleological argument (design implies a designer)
    • Difference between deductive vs. inductive reasoning
    • Order and predictability in non-conscious entities
    • The anthropic principle / fine-tuning of the universe
    • Practical ways to teach kids about design in creation


    People and resources mentioned

    Books & Authors

    Thinkers & Influencers

    • Jay Warner Wallace (CSI concept)
    • Richard Dawkins
    • Francis Collins
    • William Dembski
    • C. S. Lewis

    Scripture

    • Psalm 19:1


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    28 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 39 minutes 58 seconds
    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: education is a tool, not the savior. The heart of the discussion is a shift from performance-based parenting (checking boxes, academic success) to relationship-driven discipleship (shaping hearts for Christ). Leslie introduces the idea of “heart schooling,” emphasizing that parents are called first to point their children to Jesus, not merely manage their education.

    The conversation also highlights the importance of community, spiritual growth in parents, and intentional daily rhythms that model faith naturally. Whether homeschooling, public schooling, or anything in between, the mission remains the same: raise children who know and love God through everyday life and authentic faith lived out at home.


    Main Points Covered

    • Homeschooling vs. discipleship: correcting misplaced priorities
    • The danger of idolizing homeschooling
    • “Heart schooling” as discipleship-focused parenting
    • Practical everyday discipleship (based on Deuteronomy 6)
    • Shifting from box-checking to heart-shaping
    • Overcoming feelings of inadequacy as parents


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    21 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 42 minutes 29 seconds
    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 conclusion supported by both reason and scientific evidence. They explain that everything that begins to exist must have a cause—and since the universe began to exist, it must also have a cause. Through accessible examples (like hot coffee cooling or balloons expanding), they demonstrate how scientific observations align with this logic.

    The conversation emphasizes that this cause must be outside space, time, and matter, and must be personal, intelligent, and necessary—not just a force. While this doesn’t fully prove Christianity specifically, it provides a foundation for understanding how a theistic Creator is logical. Throughout the episode, they encourage parents to teach these ideas to kids in simple, engaging ways—showing that even young children can grasp deep truths about reality and God.

    Main Points Covered

    • Law of causality
    • Nature of “nothing” and equivocation
    • Scientific evidence for the universe’s beginning (SURGE):
    • Second Law of Thermodynamics (entropy)
    • Expanding universe (Hubble redshift)
    • General relativity
    • Nature of God as:
    • Personal vs. impersonal
    • Necessary vs. contingent
    • Outside space, time, and matter
    • Teaching apologetics to children

    People and resources mentioned

    Books & Authors

    Scripture

    • Romans 1 – Knowledge of God through creation
    • Romans 2 – Knowledge of God through conscience
    • Exodus 3:14 – “I AM” (God as necessary being)

     

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    14 April 2026, 9:00 pm
  • 41 minutes 46 seconds
    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, and rose again.

    Lindsey and Robin address common internet claims about Easter’s supposed pagan origins, showing that much of the argument rests on weak historical evidence and linguistic confusion. The conversation then shifts to the heart of apologetics—can we trust the resurrection? Through historical references, medical analysis of crucifixion, and eyewitness testimony, the hosts build a compelling case that the resurrection is not just symbolic—it is reality.

    Ultimately, the message is clear: parents can confidently teach their children both the joy of traditions and the truth of the gospel, without fear that one cancels out the other.


    Main Points Covered

    • Balancing Easter traditions with biblical truth
    • Claims about pagan origins of Easter
    • Linguistic origins of the word “Easter”
    • Historical reliability of the crucifixion
    • Refuting alternative theories (swoon, hallucination, body theft)
    • Teaching apologetics to children


    People and resources mentioned


    Children’s Resources

    Scripture References

    • Matthew 27 – Crucifixion and resurrection narrative
    • 1 Corinthians 15:3–7 – Early creed and eyewitnesses



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    31 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 39 minutes 48 seconds
    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 worldviews: theism, atheism, and pantheism, and how each one answers six essential questions about life: origins, identity, meaning, morality, knowledge, and destiny. By learning these six questions, parents can train their children to recognize the assumptions behind the messages they hear in music, social media, classrooms, and entertainment.

    Rather than passively absorbing cultural ideas, kids can learn to ask thoughtful questions: Where does this worldview say we came from? What does it say about who we are? What does it claim about right and wrong? Teaching children to evaluate ideas this way helps them identify inconsistencies and recognize when a belief system doesn’t align with reality. The episode also warns about syncretism, the common cultural habit of mixing beliefs from different religions into a personalized system that “feels right.” The Mama Bears remind listeners that conflicting truth claims cannot all be true at the same time. Training our children to examine worldview foundations helps them avoid being swept along by persuasive cultural messaging.

    By giving kids these tools early, parents can raise children who think critically, recognize faulty ideas, and remain grounded in a biblically consistent understanding of reality.


    Main Points Covered

    • What a worldview is and why it matters
    • The analogy of worldviews as glasses or filters for interpreting reality
    • The three foundational worldviews: theism, atheism, and pantheism
    • The six worldview questions every belief system must answer
    • How these questions help children evaluate cultural messages
    • The problem of syncretism (mixing belief systems)
    • Practical ways to teach worldview thinking to kids and teens


    People and resources mentioned

    Scripture References

    • Genesis 1:27
    • Romans 2:14–15
    • Hebrews 9:27


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    17 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 30 minutes 24 seconds
    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 contradict themselves in the very act of being spoken. Our kids are growing up in a world saturated with emotionally charged slogans and viral soundbites. They are told things like “truth is relative,” “we can’t know truth,” or “science is the only source of truth.” These statements are often presented as intellectual or compassionate, but when examined carefully, they fail to meet their own standards. They saw off the very branch they’re sitting on. If our children are not trained to recognize these inconsistencies, they can be carried along by ideas that feel right but are logically incoherent. As the episode highlights, kids spend hours a day absorbing messages through social media and classroom conversations. Without discernment, emotion becomes the driver and truth becomes negotiable.

    The Mama Bears remind us that truth corresponds to reality, truth is objective, and truth is knowable — even though we, as finite humans, are not omniscient. There is a crucial difference between saying truth is knowable and claiming we can know everything. That humility matters. We don’t need exhaustive knowledge to make reasonable, evidence-based conclusions about reality or about God. The goal is not to embarrass, but to clarify. Not to win arguments, but to help our children think clearly and stand confidently.

    When we teach our kids to identify self-defeating claims, we are equipping them with intellectual armor. We are raising children who can be empathetic without being manipulated, thoughtful without being timid, and bold without being brash. In a culture that rewards outrage and discourages logic, that kind of training is both countercultural and deeply necessary.


    Main Points Covered

    • What self-refuting statements are and how they function
    • Why recognizing them strengthens your child’s faith
    • Common modern examples rooted in relativism and scientism
    • How to correct faulty logic with both confidence and grace

    People and resources mentioned


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    3 March 2026, 10:00 am
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