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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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Is Disney's Coven Academy just another magical teen drama, or is it making the occult more appealing to the next generation?

In this Mama Bear Movie Minute, Hillary, Alexa, and Anja examine the show's portrayal of witchcraft, friendship, identity, a... more

Witches, demons, and dark magic are showing up in more children's entertainment—but how can Christian parents distinguish harmless fantasy from spiritually dangerous messages? Amy is joined by Alexa Cramer to examine the growing influence of occult i... more

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Join Hillary, Alexa, and Anja as they revisit the Sanderson sisters and uncover surprising biblical lessons beneath all the spooky silliness!

The Mama Bears explore the movie's portrayal of witchcraft, the importance of sibling relationships, and th... more

In this episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, we're joined by Alexa to dig into the history of Halloween, from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain to the modern American traditions we recognize today. We separate historical facts from popu... more

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Alexa Kramer
Mama Bear Apologetics contributor who discusses entertainment and media discernment
Mama Bear Apologetics
Episode: Episode 163: How Christians can ROAR through Spooky Shows
Anja Westerhaus
Guest, discussed book themes and critique, recurring contributor on Movie Minutes segment
Unknown publisher/author context provided in discussion
Episode: Episode 161: What Should Christian Women Know About Yesteryear?
Tricia Scribner
Resident Nana Bear, guest on the episode
Mama Bear Apologetics (guest)
Episode: Episode 159: Can your kid answer why the Bible is true without saying, "Because Mom said so?"
Molly DeFrank
Author of Digital Detox
Author, Digital Detox
Episode: Summer Rewind: Digitally Detoxing Your Kids for Clearer Thinking with Molly DeFrank
Michael Davidson
Air Force veteran, father of four, husband of Hillary
Private individual/guest
Episode: Episode 153. Living Faith Boldly as a Father and Man of Christ
Leslie Nunnery
Homeschool educator and founder of Teach Them Diligently
Teach Them Diligently
Episode: Episode 148. Daily Discipleship Rhythms With Leslie Nunnery from Teach Them Diligently
Krista Bontrager
Public theologian and ministry partner involved in apologetics and cultural issues
Center for Biblical Unity
Episode: Episode 140. Why Theology Matters with Krista Bontrager
Alexa Cramer
Researcher and influencer on Enneagram teachings
Episode: Episode 135. How Enneagram and Richard Rohr Deconstruct Jesus with Alexa Cramer
Shane Winnings
Preacher, chairman, and CEO of Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers
Episode: Episode 129. How Dads Can Disciple Their Kids with Shane Winnings

Hosts

Hilary
Host of the show and primary moderator with expertise in Christian apologetics and parenting.
Amy
Co-host focused on family life, parenting, and applying apologetics to everyday parenting.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Grateful

    Advice is everywhere. Good advice is hard to come by but good advice that also all aligns with the Bible and my beliefs and values that are biblical are very rare. This is helpful thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StemIkwe
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good podcast!

    I enjoy listening to these ladies, and appreciate their research. I do think that they lean a bit towards a legalistic/fear-driven mindset. I also really wish they’d update the intro, as the whole “check it, we keep it realz” line is pretty cringey, undermines the seriousness of their material, and has definitely made me hesitate to recommend the show to other moms.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Miriam Faith
    United States2 years ago
  • Awesome podcast!

    I have been listening to this podcast for awhile and love it. I rarely comment but was so blown away by the recent episode on Back to School Encouragement that I felt compelled to write a review. Every parent needs to hear this one! It is packed with so much wisdom and I plan to listen to it again and probably a third time just to unpack it all again and share some of this with my kids. I love that resources and references are included in the episode notes. Thank you Mama Bear Apologetics!!... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kannette D
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast is very informative and encouraging for Christian parents. Lots of great applicable advice.

    Audible
    5
    JSx875
    United States2 years ago
  • A great resource for Christian parents

    This podcast is very informative and encouraging for Christian parents. Lots of great applicable advice.

    Audible
    5
    JSx875
    United States2 years ago

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audience appreciates well-researched topics and guest expertise
listeners praise practical parenting guidance grounded in scripture

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Episode 163: How Christians can ROAR through Spooky Shows
Q: What are some practical boundaries, discussions, things that we can put in place as good discerning parents when it comes to shows and content like this?
Alexa recommends evaluating whether a story distinguishes good from evil, whether its magic is fantasy or depicts occult practices, and how it treats those practices. She also suggests adapting conversations to a child's maturity and using a framework of God's goodness, sin's corruption, and Jesus' redemption.
Episode 163: How Christians can ROAR through Spooky Shows
Q: What are some things that we should be on watch for when any of these shows happen to pop up or the next movie trailer comes on?
Alexa says parents should watch for stories that frame the occult as a source of identity, power, or belonging, portray evil as merely misunderstood, or encourage embracing a dark side.
Episode 162. How Christian Parents Can Talk About Halloween with Their Kids
Q: What are some boundaries that Christian families can apply with regards to Halloween?
The hosts advise avoiding occult practices such as fortune telling and contacting spirits, rejecting decorations that desecrate human life, and using discernment with entertainment. They encourage parents to explain these boundaries through Scripture and their family's convictions.
Episode 162. How Christian Parents Can Talk About Halloween with Their Kids
Q: What are some good ways of how we can affirm parents who are saying, you know, this is not something I want to participate in?
Alexa recommends recognizing the seriousness of a family's conviction, assuming good intentions, and supporting them rather than dismissing their decision. Amy adds that parents can explain their reasons to children while showing grace to families who celebrate.
Episode 159: Can your kid answer why the Bible is true without saying, "Because Mom said so?"
Q: Why should parents feel confident about the reliability of Scripture despite numerous variants?
Most variants are minor spelling or word order changes that do not alter core doctrines; the combination of many manuscripts, early dating, and cross-text-type comparisons strongly supports the reliability of the original writings.

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What is Mama Bear Apologetics about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A faith-leaning show for mothers that centers on defending Christian worldview, parenting, and discussing culture through a biblically informed lens. Episodes frequently explore how faith intersects with contemporary topics—ranging from media and education to politics and ethics—while offering practical parenting conversations, scriptural references, and conversation starters for families. Noteworthy is the mix of apologetics with everyday family life, guest interviews, and occasional sponsor messages that frame actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to parent with conviction and compassion.

Expect a thoughtful, community-oriented tone that emphasizes biblical worldview, family discipleship, and constructive engagement with culture. The... more

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Recent guests on Mama Bear Apologetics include:

1. Alexa Kramer
2. Anja Westerhaus
3. Tricia Scribner
4. Molly DeFrank
5. Michael Davidson
6. Leslie Nunnery
7. Krista Bontrager
8. Alexa Cramer

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