The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all humans in all times in all places.

God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing

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God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169

Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion about what qualifies as being in the child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among Christian adoption agencies, that interethnic adoptions are often not in a child's best interest. We will hear about one couple's journey through the Christian adoption system and their encounters with Critical Adoption Theory. Guest: Dr. Bill Roach

Is Interethnic Adoption Racist?

Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170

We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare for costly conviction in the workplace.

Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace

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Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171

We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel.

Monique's South African Backstory

Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172

The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a few weeks ago. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what that means be sure to tune in. It’s a globalist movement that is reshaping our everyday lives and redefining what constitutes as the public good.

The Path to Globalism

The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173

Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.

Unpopular Opinions

Unpopular Opinions | 4/6/24 | #174

Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as a Christian in today's culture.

Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture

Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175

What is happening in the Middle East right now? What are the implications of Israel's recent retaliation against Iran? We asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on and help us understand the situation. His background in Middle East Studies helped us differentiate between facts and fear.

In the second segment, Monique and Krista discussed recent changes to Title IX.

Is It the Start of World War 3?

Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176

We have been watching the rise of some very....odd....posts on Twitter that sound an awful lot like BLM sounded a few years ago. Only they are on the right. We have been very confused about what to make of these posts. Kevin is coming back on the show to break it all down for us in a way that we (and you!) can understand.

The Rise of the Woke Right

The Rise of the Woke Right | 5/11/24 | #177

Whenever we hear pastors talk about the "marginalized" or the "oppressed," we usually cringe a little inside. A deeply biblical idea has been co-opted by the culture and morphed to mean something completely different. We want to have a public conversation about this confusion and see if we help straighten out what has become a very crooked line by bringing the issues back to God's standards.

The Shell Game of Identifying the Oppressed and Marginalized

The Shell Game of Identifying the Oppressed and Marginalized | 5/18/24 | #178

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