Ask Us Anything | Season 7 Finale | 10/18/25 | ATT#221 by Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Join Monique and Krista as they explore the growing influence of the manosphere and figures like Andrew Tate on young men, with guest Will Spencer. This episode dives into the crisis of fatherlessness and terms like "longhouse" and "trash world" that shape online ideologies. Learn why young men are drawn to these voices, how the church can respond biblically, and practical ways parents and pastors can mentor the next generation toward godly manhood. Tune in for a powerful discussion on reclaiming purpose, meaning, and belonging in a fractured culture.

Article: "The Dangerous Secret Your Young Men Are Keeping: Neo-Nazi Thought Has Entered the Church"

https://christoverall.com/article/longform/the-dangerous-secret-your-young-men-are-keeping-neo-nazi-thought-has-entered-the-church/

Get Monique's shirt: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/merch

#BiblicalManhood #FatherlessGeneration #Manosphere #ChristianParenting #RaisingGodlyMen #NewRight #ChurchAndCulture

Join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of Christianity, religious liberty, and the public square with Dr. Andrew T. Walker, professor of ethics and public theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this thought-provoking discussion, we tackle several pressing questions: How should Christians navigate religious pluralism in America’s constitutional republic? What does the Bible say about freedom of religion? And how do we address cultural challenges like the “Muslim problem” and Christian nationalism while preserving the American experiment? From the Founding Fathers’ vision to today’s Jesus-centered public discourse, this conversation offers biblical insights and practical wisdom for engaging in today’s complex cultural moment.

Time stamps of key moments:

4:06 Introduction to guest's background and research focus.

7:25 Theological framework for religious liberty.

11:51 Founders' views on religion and the public square.

22:11 What do you think the Founding Fathers would think about recent "Jesus talk" in government?

37:04 How should we address the cultural challenges from Islam and pluralism?

50:32 Perspectives on Christian nationalism and its implications.

Check out Dr. Walker's book, Freedom for All.

https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-All-Defending-Everyones-Pluralistic/dp/1587434490

#Christianity #ReligiousLiberty #PublicSquare #Pluralism #Theology

Join us for a powerful conversation featuring Pastor Alton Hardy, a dedicated leader serving impoverished communities. Unfortunately, poverty is often misperceived as a "minority issue." Discover how poverty transcends racial boundaries and hear Pastor Hardy's biblical solutions for de-segregating poverty, offering hope and practical steps to uplift every community.

More about the ministry of Alton Hardy: https://www.manifoldvision.org/

Check out Alton's book: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Way-Alton-Hardy/dp/B0CKDBG55N

Find out about the CFBU fall conference: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/conference

Join Monique as she explores the biblical perspective on compassion versus the cultural phenomenon of empathy, and how untethered empathy can lead to manipulation and moral compromise. Learn how Christians can stay grounded in scripture, discern truth, and avoid the pitfalls of cultural empathy. Guest: Dr. Joe Rigney, author of the book The Sin of Empathy

Find Dr. Rigney's book: https://canonpress.com/products/the-sin-of-empathy

#TheSinOfEmpathy #BiblicalCompassion #DrJoeRigney #MoniqueDuson #SocialJustice #BiblicalTruth #ChristianPodcast #CanonPlus

We are joined by Them Before Us founder and child rights advocate, Katy Faust, to discuss the impact of the Obergefell decision a decade later. We explore critical insights about why biological family structures matter, whether children’s rights have been compromised, and what Christ-centered, child-first solutions may look like.

Katy Faust

https://thembeforeus.com

https://endobergefell.com

Katy Faust on Josh Szeps

“Josh vs the Anti-Gay-Parenting Activist” Katy Faust

https://youtu.be/8XiN89VPM2A

CFBU events

https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/event-list

#ObergefellDecision #GayMarriageImpact #ChildrensRights #SameSexParenting #KatyFaust #ThemBeforeUs #BiblicalWorldview #MarriageAndFamily #NoFaultDivorce #SurrogacyEthics #CenterForBiblicalUnity #ChristianPerspective #JusticeForChildren #TraditionalFamily #DaveRubinControversy #JoshSzepsDebate #ParentingStudies #BiologicalParents #EvangelicalResponse #PostObergefell #DiscipleshipForKids #LegalizingGayMarriage #FamilyStructure #ChristianActivism #AllTheThings

Schools are changing fast—far beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on the challenges parents face in navigating today’s public school system, including the impact of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, and controversial policies like California’s AB495 and Illinois’ mandatory mental health screenings for grades 3-12 starting in the 2027-28 school year. As Christian parents, we’re called to steward our children’s hearts and minds (Deut. 6:6–9; Prov. 1:8; Eph. 6:4). Learn how these initiatives, often tied to equity, critical theory, and data collection, may affect your child’s education and worldview, and explore practical ways to stay informed and protect parental rights. Our aim isn’t panic—it’s clarity, so you can make wise, prayerful decisions for your family.

Special Guest: Kelly Ske

Website: https://www.atimetostand.me

X: @kellyske

IG: atime_tostand

#BackToSchool #SEL #ParentalRights #PublicEducation #AB495 #MentalHealthScreenings

The word ethics is an academic word, but we want to go beyond textbooks and ivory towers and give you a practical guide to understanding what ethics really means. Krista talked to our friend, Dr. Joe Miller and got his help to unpack big questions like what makes something right or wrong and how our everyday choices shape a more ethical society. From small personal decisions to big cultural debates, you’ll learn how to recognize ethical grey areas, apply timeless principles, and stand firm in a world where right and wrong often get blurred.

📌 Connect with Dr. Miller:

👉 https://jrmiller777.substack.com/

📌 Textbooks on Ethics:

👉 Joe's pick: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Ethics-Living-Pleasing-Revised/dp/1433590840

👉 Krista's pick: https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Choices-Introduction-Scott-Rae/dp/0310536421

📌 Register for the church leadership webinar with Kevin Briggins:

👉 https://centerforbiblicalunity.breezechms.com/form/pastorwebinar

📌 Register for Monique's fall class for teens:

👉 https://center-for-biblical-unity.myshopify.com/products/scripture-and-society-virtual-class-for-teens-fall-2025

We sit down with Hillary Ferrer (founder, Mama Bear Apologetics) to explore how honest questions can strengthen, rather than destroy, our faith. In this episode, we unpack the difference between doubt and deconstruction and why definitions matter for a healthy spiritual life. Monique and Hillary look at biblical examples of faithful doubters and learn practical ways to move from uncertainty to deeper trust. If you’re standing in the dark, unsure what you believe, this conversation will remind you that God welcomes your questions and your wrestling heart.

In a culture that’s increasingly vocal (and confusing) about identity, gender, and sexuality, how can Christian parents, grandparents, ministry leaders, and those in close proximity to children guide them with biblical clarity and confidence? In this episode, we’re joined by Elizabeth Urbanowicz, educator, author, and founder of Foundation Worldview, to talk about her upcoming book, Helping Your Kids Know God's Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender. We’ll explore how to begin age-appropriate conversations with children about God's beautiful design for sex, identity, and relationships.

Foundation Worldview website: https://foundationworldview.com/

Watch Krista's update about the Orange Curriculum: https://youtu.be/ruClm7S4uFU