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AAB Episode 28: If You’re Sick of Thoughts and Prayers Because Shootings Still Happen, You Don’t Understand Christianity Aug 19, 2019

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To read the original article, go to: http://christianmomthoughts.com/if-youre-sick-of-thoughts-and-prayers-because-shootings-still-happen-you-dont-understand-christianity/.

Robin Lopez

Robin helps out with tech-related tasks and reads articles for the Audio Apologetics Blog-Cast. She has a master’s degree in Geospatial Intelligence and works part-time as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist, but her favorite job is being a wife/mom/homemaker. In her free time, she loves studying apologetics, reading classic literature, and birdwatching.

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AAB Episode 27: Illusions of Equality Jun 02, 2018

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How should we define “equality”? Is equality the highest good? It’s important to remember that language – and how we define terms – does matter… In her article, “Illusions of Equality,” Elizabeth Scalia reminds us that true equality exists only within the Triune God.

True equality exists only within the Triune God.
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To read the original article, go to: http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2011/06/illusions-of-equality.

Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 26: The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible Feb 12, 2018

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Hey everyone! The latest Mama Bear podcast (Episode 28) encourages you to check out a recent blog post by Michael J. Kruger: “The Power of De-Conversion Stories: How Jen Hatmaker is Trying to Change Minds About the Bible.”

There seems to be a trend among those who no longer consider themselves traditional, evangelical Christians; Kruger suggests many of them have followed the same basic steps in what he calls the “de-conversion playbook.”

To read the original article, go to https://www.michaeljkruger.com/the-power-of-de-conversion-stories-how-jen-hatmaker-is-trying-to-change-minds-about-the-bible/.

The details may differ, but the de-conversion process involves the same basic steps.
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Other relevant links:

Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Episode 28: Is Jen Hatmaker Suffering for the Gospel? (The power of a deconversion story): http://mamabearapologetics.com/mba028-jen-hatmaker/.

Peter Enns’ interview with Jen Hatmaker: http://thebiblefornormalpeople.podbean.com/e/episode-34-jen-hatmaker/.

Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 25: Should Parents Let their Children Believe in Santa Claus? Dec 24, 2017

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Telling our kids the truth about Santa Claus doesn’t have to ruin Christmas! But not being truthful about Santa now could end up causing them to question what we have told them about God later on.

William Lane Craig offers his advice on this very question in this Audio Apologetics Blog: “Should Parents Let their Children Believe in Santa Claus?”

To read the original article, go to: http://www.reasonablefaith.org/question-answer/P90/should-parents-let-their-children-believe-in-santa-claus.

Telling our kids the truth about Santa doesn't have to ruin Christmas!
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 24: Enjoy the Distinctly Christian Holiday We Call Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2017

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Most people know that Christmas and Easter are Christian holidays, but what about Thanksgiving? What would you say to someone who claims that Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday?

We explore this topic by taking a stroll through history in “Enjoy the Distinctly Christian Holiday We Call Thanksgiving,” by J. Warner Wallace.

To read the original article, go to: http://coldcasechristianity.com/2016/enjoy-this-distinctly-christian-holiday-we-call-thanksgiving/.

Thanksgiving reminds us that we have something to be thankful for and someone to be thankful to!
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 23: The Top Five Reasons Faith is Not What You Think It Is Nov 13, 2017

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Have you ever hesitated when using the word “faith” in a conversation? Perhaps others may think you are talking about something not based on reason or evidence. It’s important to remember that definitions need to be clear before we can have a meaningful discussion!

This week’s AAB takes a look at the most common misconceptions in “The Top Five Reasons Faith is Not What You Think It Is.”

To read the original article, go to: http://freethinkingministries.com/the-top-five-reasons-faith-is-not-what-you-think-it-is/.

When we say faith, and the world says faith, are we meaning the same thing?.
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 22: Understanding and Combatting the Anti-Free Speech Movement on College Campuses Oct 03, 2017

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To read the original article, go to: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/shatteringparadigms/2017/09/understanding-and-combatting-the-anti-free-speech-movement-on-college-campuses/

This is the video mentioned by the author, in which Dr. Jordan Peterson and PhD student Christine Brophy discuss their research on political correctness and Social Justice Warriors: https://youtu.be/x_fBYROA7Hk

What the heck is going on with free speech on college campuses?! @profyancey answers.
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 21: Death – Enemy or Friend? Sep 18, 2017

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To read the original article, go to: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/death-enemy-or-friend

Nabeel Qureshi’s story, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Allah-Finding-Jesus-Christianity/dp/0310527236

To be with Christ is to have all that you loved on earth summed up in one person. – Dane Ortlund
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 20: Christianity Is Possibly False?! Sep 04, 2017

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To read the original article, go to: http://www.travisdickinson.com/christianity-is-possibly-false/.

It is possible that Christianity is false because it is CONCEIVABLE that it is false.
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Robin Lopez

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AAB Episode 19: Will Your Teenagers Graduate from Their Faith After High School? Aug 22, 2017

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To read the original article, go to: http://www.christianparenting.org/articles/teenagers-graduate-faith-after-high-school/.

Jonathan Morrow’s website: http://www.jonathanmorrow.org/; and his book, Welcome to College: https://www.amazon.com/Welcome-College-Christ-Followers-Guide-Journey/dp/0825444888/

Our kids need to know that home is a safe place to express doubts about their faith.
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Robin Lopez

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