"I seriously don't know how to talk to my kid about half the stuff they hear because I don't understand it myself. But I know it's wrong and dangerous. Help!"

Self-Help. Natrualism. Skepticism. Postmodernism. Relativism. Emotionalism. Pluralism. Universalism. Feminism. Progressivism. Spiritualis. There are so many -isms out there. And with a combanation of the greatest communication shift since the printing press in the internet and a culture seeking the next "new" thing that will make their life [insert adjective here], these -isms are being thrown at us and our kids left and right without being checked.

But how can you check out every -ism? Hello, if you have a kid that means you're a parent. And if you're a parent that means you're already doing the Olymipcs in your brain every day just to keep the juggling act of family life going. Now you gotta add on one more thing to stick in that brain?

Well... yeah. But you've got a lot of help. And this isn't just for anything, this is to help raise the sword of truth against the spiritual battle that is raging over your kids. It's important. And again - you have help. Great help.

"Mama Bear Apologetics" by Hillary Morgan Ferrer, General Editor

"Mama Bear Apologetics" is a 270-page book that takes you by the hand and explains clearly and simply some of the top -isms that's being thrown around today. But it doesn't just do that. It also compares it against real, biblical truth, helps you talk about it with your kids, and give you practical prayers you can use to help you apply this daily without feeling like your brain is going to explode.

As a mom, this book really made me feel empowered to be able to join the Mama Bear rallying cry, "You mess with my kids and I will demolish your arguments."

This book isn't just for Mama Bears. It can be for Papa Bears, Auntie Bears, Teacher Bears, or any one with a heart to encourage our Baby Bears in the truth and love of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

One of my favorite things about this book is the training to ROAR like a Mama Bear. That is: RECOGNIZE the message, OFFER discernment, ARGUE for a healthier approach, and REINFORCE through discussion, discipleship, and prayer. As they lay this out in the book, it becomes easy to remember and use with kids when doing anything that might be sending a message to kids (which is like, everything, especially on streaming platforms!). 

I also love the "chew and spit" method of arguing. That word, "argue," has a lot of negative connotations, especially in today's divided culture. But "arguing" is not bad when respect and loving-kindness are at the forefront. In fact, it becomes a necessity towards advancement. Ideas must be argued in order to be found reasonable, valid, and sound. And not every idea is 100% bad. That's where the "chew and spit" method comes in. Affirm the good, spit out the bad. Amazingly, just by affirming the good, the discorse becomes much more civil because there is common ground - and if you're at the teenage part of your parenting, you might really need a push to affirm the good when talking with your teen.

In conclusion, this is a great book that helps you dip your toe into the "apologetics world" (not as scary as it sounds) by giving you great information and practical application suggestions to take it past your brain and into your life.

Empower your kids to challenge cultural lies. 

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