ROAR’ing Through Stranger Things

Alexa Cramer, Apologetics, Christianity, discernment Categories: Theology and Christian Apologetics, Gospel, MamaBearApologetics.org, ROAR method, Stranger Things, Theology and Christian Apologetics
[Editor’s Note: This blog reviews the entire Stranger Things series. Spoilers ahead.] The ashes are still settling from the death of the Stranger Things hype following the colossal disappointment of an ending. And yet, the series will live on and continue to grow in fandom (especially as its spinoffs are released). Yeah, the ending was bad, but overall, the show excels in its storytelling and unique characters. It is rich with themes and messaging, so in this blog, we will focus on just a few prominent messages that run through the entire series. This is not going to be a ROAR for your young ones, mama bears. This one’s for your teens and up. (But only for families who choose to watch. Viewer discretion is very much advised; the show…
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0.01-Seconds That Changed Women’s Sports (and Her Life) Forever with Riley Gaines

Biological Sex, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Fairness in Sports, morality, NCAA, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Riley Gaines, theology, Women’s Sports
Riley Gaines Barker trained her entire life to compete at the highest level of women’s swimming. Then one race changed everything. How did 1/100 of a second in the pool turn a competitive swimmer into a national voice in one of today’s biggest cultural battles? In this much-anticipated episode, Riley joins Frank to tell the story leading up to that moment and how it transformed her life. From competing against biological male “Lia” Thomas to confronting NCAA officials, lawsuits, protests, and even serious threats of violence, Riley shares how she unexpectedly found herself leading the charge on the front lines of truth and reality. You’ll learn: What was it like for Riley to compete against William “Lia” Thomas? What gave Riley the courage to speak up after initially remaining silent…
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How to Talk to Muslims About Jesus

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Respectful Muslim Engagement Something that many Christians struggle with but rarely talk about is how to begin conversations about Jesus with our Muslim friends, neighbors, or co-workers. If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to start, you’re not alone. I recently spoke with Abdu Murray, a former Muslim turned Christian apologist, on the Apologetics Guy Show. He shared a number of insights that can help you begin respectful conversations and engage with both courage and compassion. Here are 5 quick insights from our conversation. The Gospel Can Be Hard to Accept Abdu’s journey from Islam to Christ took nine years, even though he found convincing answers within the first two. Why the delay? His hesitancy to accept the Gospel wasn’t intellectual. For him, it was mostly emotional and relational. He…
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The Dark History of Marxism vs. Christianity with Dr. Erwin Lutzer

Christian Apologetics, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Christianity vs Communism, D.L. Moody, Dr. Frank Turek, Erwin Lutzer, Karl Marx, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Karl Marx and D.L. Moody were two men with radically different visions for humanity. Both witnessed poverty, injustice, and suffering, but their solutions couldn’t have been more different. So, what can these two 19th-century contemporaries teach us about the battle of worldviews we’re facing today? One of our favorite guests, Dr. Erwin Lutzer, joins Frank to explore that question through his new book, Marx and Moody, co-authored with Dr. Gregg Quiggle. From Marx’s troubled home life and calls for revolution to Moody’s work among the poor and passion for the Gospel, their stories reveal just how differently these two men believed society could be changed. Along the way, they’ll tackle questions like: What was Karl Marx’s personal life like, and how did it compare to the society he envisioned? What’s…
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Biblical Archaeology: Three New Books on Archaeology and the Bible Worth Watching in 2026

4. Is the NT True?, Apologetics, Biblical Archaeology, Christianity, CrossExamined, Gospel, historical apologetics, history, IsChristianityTrue.Wordpress.com, reliability of the Bible, resources, Steve Lee
Biblical archaeology continues to be one of the most fascinating intersections between faith, history, and material evidence. While archaeology does not “prove” theology, it frequently illuminates the historical world of Scripture, clarifies cultural details, and sometimes confirms the existence of biblical people, places, and practices once dismissed as legendary. Three major new books released in 2026 demonstrate the growing scholarly and popular interest in archaeology and the Bible. Together, these works highlight how discoveries from inscriptions, excavations, ancient manuscripts, architecture, coins, ossuaries, and historical geography continue to deepen our understanding of the biblical world. Faith-Affirming Findings: 50 Archaeological Discoveries That Validate the Historicity and Reliability of Scripture By: Paul D. Weaver Paul D. Weaver’s Faith-Affirming Findings takes a more devotional and apologetic approach while remaining rooted in archaeological discussion. Weaver…
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Jewish Man Asks: Why Do My “Christian” Friends Hate Israel? PLUS More Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Christianity and Israel, Dr. Frank Turek, Jesus and the Law, Jewish, morality, Old Testament, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Does the coming of Jesus mean the Old Testament is null and void? Did He destroy Judaism along with all Jewish holidays? Should Israel be totally wiped off the map, as some “Christians” claim? In this midweek episode, Frank responds to a question from a Jewish man seeking clarity on comments made by his so-called Christian friends. Tune in as he uncovers some fascinating connections between the Old and New Testaments while confronting a few controversial issues and more listener questions along the way. You’ll learn: Is the Old Testament still relevant for Christians today? How do Passover and the Jewish feasts point directly to Jesus? What do Isaiah, Daniel, and Ezekiel all have in common? Should Christians still keep the Sabbath? What does ‘Synagogue of Satan’ mean in Revelation…
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If God Exists, Why Is He So Mysterious?

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In philosophy of religion the topic of “divine mystery” tends to lead down long windy contentious debates about divine hiddenness, and atheistic claims that if God existed he’d be more obvious. But if we set aside that philosophical problem for a moment, there’s a theology question that shouldn’t be overlooked. Granting that God exists, why is he so mysterious? Peering down Emmaus Road An adult student brought this “divine mystery” issue to mind in a class with Online Christian Courses, a partner ministry with Crossexamined.org. Nancy asked the following question: My question pertains to Luke 24:16 (“But they didn’t recognize him, for God kept them from it”).  Why did God intervene to prevent the two followers from recognizing Jesus?  Wouldn’t Jesus’ message have been just as effective if the two…
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My History with Information: Opening Pandora’s Box

C.S. Lewis, Carl Sagan, Christianity, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Close Encounters: A Better Explanation, Douglas Axe, Duane Gish, Evolution, extraterrestrials, Francis Schaeffer, G. K. Chesterton, Henry Morris, Institute for Creation Research, Intelligent Design, John Warwick Montgomery, My Personal History with Information (series), naturalism, New Age, Pandora’s box, Stephen Meyer, Steven Spielberg, UFOs, University of Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago Circle, William Dembski
Naturalism is like a Pandora’s box in that all of scientific explanation must be kept inside it. Source
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Is Christianity the Cure for Your Restless Heart? with Dr. Gavin Ortlund

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Evidence for Christianity, Frank Turek, Gavin Ortlund, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Why Christianity Makes Sense
Do you ever have one of those moments when ordinary life suddenly feels like it’s pointing to something more? You can’t quite explain it, but for a split second, this world doesn’t seem like all there is. Could this be a glimpse of something beyond this world, or even a glimpse of God? Pastor, author, and theologian, Dr. Gavin Ortlund, joins Frank to explore that possibility and the ideas behind his brand-new book, ‘Why Christianity Makes Sense: A Book About Jesus, the Mysteries of the World, and the Longings in Your Heart‘. From what Gavin calls the “ache”, to meaning, divine hiddenness, and the historical case for Jesus, this conversation makes the case for engaging both the mind and the heart. Tune in as Frank and Gavin tackle questions like:…
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Who Does God Say That I Am?

anthropology, Apologetics, Christianity, Gospel, Humanism, image of God, John Ferrer, Theology and Christian Apologetics, theology of man
Who Do We Say We Are? Have you ever met someone who thinks too highly of themselves? Of course you have. At some time or another, everyone thinks too highly of themselves. We live in a self-absorbed, screen-addicted, narcissistic age. And with all our time in front of screens, it’s a lot like a mirror. Staring into the internet abyss, eventually we see ourselves, like the proverbial Narcissus, staring back at us with a smirk. Obviously, we could all reduce our screen time, but that’s just one example of a larger problem. The bigger problem is: how do we communicate biblical encouragement about our identity when people tend to think they’re pretty amazing already? This is the plight we’re facing. People in general are not suffering from vanishingly low self-esteem.…
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