Advertise on podcast: Theology Mom || All The Things

I sit down with Anglican priest Fr Hayden Butler to explore the historic Christian understanding of forgiveness, repentance, and healing broken relationships. Drawing on the ancient faith tradition, we examine what the early church and classic theologians taught about our participation in God’s reconciling work, and how the “already and not yet” of the kingdom ought to shape our approach to mending broken relationships.

I share the unexpected personal journey on forgiveness—and why studying this topic has proved to be one of the most challenging of my three-decade career. Rather than jumping straight into the debates about forgiveness, I lay out a “mere forgiveness model”: ten essential beliefs about forgiveness that I think Bible-believing Christians can widely affirm. This foundational teaching aims to bring clarity, reduce online division, and create common ground before we explore the main areas of in-house disagreement.

Sunday Night Potluck... My weekly unscripted livestream Conversation breakdown: • Greeting + Fall teaching series on forgiveness • Opening hymn • Noahide laws (somewhat) explained • Finding a "good enough" church (without chasing perfection)

Krista is joined by Dr. Joe Miller for a careful biblical response to Dale Partridge’s recent teaching on the Curse of Ham. They walk through Genesis 9, examine claims about federal headship, racial destinies, and church history, and explain why this old error does not hold up under a plain reading of the text or the larger story of Scripture. The conversation also addresses why this idea is appealing to some Gen Z young men. Sign the Los Angeles Statement on Race, Justice & Unity https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/racestatement Read Dr. Miller's Substack series on the Curse of Cain: https://jrmiller777.substack.com/p/race-the-curse-of-ham-and-the-providence All The Things #242 Season 8, Episode 22

Reclaiming reality in a postmodern world requires standing firm on truth. Join us as we expose the ideas warping culture. Monique and Krista sit down with Phoenix Hayes, co-author of New York Times best-seller, The War on Reality, to discuss the influence of the spirit of the age. We analyze how biology, facts, and the foundations of our society are being challenged, creating significant cultural chaos for families today. Get the book: The War on Reality by Frank Turek and Phoenix Hayes is available now in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook (narrated by Phoenix). https://www.amazon.com/War-Reality-Christian-Cultural-Confusion/dp/0736993630/ All The Things # 241 Season 8, Episode 21

This is the launch of my fall teaching series. It will be a deep dive on forgiveness. Forgiveness is a simple word, but also a very confusing idea. And bad teaching about it can inflict undue pain and trauma. If you've ever wondered about how to interpret Matthew 18 and the issue of "church discipline," then you won't want to miss this teaching. Originally published 09/2024.

I explain four different perspectives on the supernatural and the miraculous. Then I share some thoughts about why I am wary of discernment culture on Christian YouTube. I think some prominent creators have turned the practice of evaluating teaching into a performative sport, often lacking the nuance needed for complex theological issues like supernatural ministry. True wisdom requires more than just pointing out perceived errors in others.

Monique and Krista sit down with Texas attorney Bradley Pierce of the Foundation to Abolish Abortion for a policy-focused conversation on justice for the preborn. Pierce explains the abolitionist strategy of equal protection and and why he opposes incremental measures such as heartbeat bills. The discussion also addresses common objections to the abolitionist strategy, such as punishing women, enforceability, miscarriage investigations, pregnancy resource centers, and political practicality. All The Things #240 Season 8, Episode 20

In this very special and extended episode, I sit down with my friend, John Davison, who is a graduate of the Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry, to discuss our experiences in neo-charismatic culture. We talk about what drew us in and the moments that slowly woke us up and led us out. Our goal here is not another angry exposé. We want listeners who still have family or friends inside these circles to engage with compassion, language, and a posture that actually helps people rather than driving them deeper into defensiveness. If you were there, if you loved it, or if you love someone who is still there, this is for you.

I continue my conversation with Christian counselor Dr. David King about Greg Gifford’s book, Lies My Therapist Told Me. We explore the book’s most contested claims. We press Gifford’s sharp line between mind and brain, and ask whether anxiety is always a sin. The goal is not to dismiss biblical counseling, but to ask how Christians can keep a biblical view of the person without flattening the complexities of suffering.

Monique and Krista sit down with Bryan Crain, president of the Orange County Rescue Mission, to make sense of homelessness through a Christian worldview. They unpack competing approaches to talking chronic homelessness in places like San Francisco, Seattle, and Los Angeles vs. Santa Ana. All The Things #239 Season 8, Episode 19

Sunday Night Potluck... my weekly unscripted livestream In the first segment, I talk about the importance of aligning our speech with Scripture to build up rather than tear down your marriage. In the second segment, I also share concerns about the cultural shift regarding how we handle conflict. Moving away from the tradition of keeping problems within the home, many now feel pressured to share grievances publicly.

I sit down with Christian counselor, Dr. David King, to discuss Greg Gifford’s popular book Lies My Therapist Told Me and Gifford's approach to biblical counseling. In this episode, we discuss the places we agree with Gifford. Together we explore why counselors bring a vision of the human person into the room, why truth and holiness cannot be replaced by mere symptom relief, and why a biblical view of the mind, sin, and suffering still matters for Christian care. #christiancounseling #biblicalcounseling #mentalhealth

Monique and Krista explore what true biblical kindness looks like in a culture obsessed with the shallow “Be Kind” slogan. All The Things #238 Season 8, Episode 18

I address the confusion surrounding how to find a therapist who aligns with your values when you are seeking support during a difficult season. What should you look for? I discuss three streams of Christian counseling and how faith impacts each approach. I also provide some questions to ask when interviewing a potential Christian counselor.