In this special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, Krista examines the "I" in DEI from a historic Christian perspective. She contrasts the widely agreeable "noble" definitions of inclusion and belonging with their real-world applications in workplaces and Christian institutions, highlighting unintended consequences, ideological conflicts with biblical teaching, and how DEI practices often infiltrate conservative Christian universities through a shifting of definitions. A thoughtful call for Christians to pursue biblical unity, hospitality, and impartial justice rather than secular social engineering.

The Biola Chronicles | Theology Mom YouTube playlist

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Diversity/DEI | CFBU YouTube playlist

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Critical Dilemma: The Rise of Critical Theories and Social Justice Ideology―Implications for the Church and Society

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#DEI #Inclusion #Belonging #Christianperspective

Join me and acclaimed filmmaker Cory Edwards (director of "Hoodwinked!") and his wife Vicki as we dive into their brand-new Christmas film, All Is Merry & Bright. We’ll talk about the making of this heartwarming holiday movie and how their Christian faith has guided their work in Hollywood.

Watch on Amazon Prime: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/All-is-Merry-Bright/0PLFEAU5PFEN6CFRZUEFVMFYR2

Biola was founded in 1908 to fight theological modernism when mainline schools abandoned orthodoxy. Today, postmodernism—with its rejection of truth, deconstruction of Scripture, and embrace of critical theories—threatens historic Christianity the same way. Biola’s founders had the courage to build an unapologetic outpost for biblical truth. Now it’s Biola's turn to lead again.

This is a call to courage.

#BiolaUniversity #Postmodernism #ChristianCourage #TheologyMom #BiolaChronicles

Most Christians know Hanukkah as the “Jewish Christmas,” but it is mentioned in John's Gospel as the "Festival of Dedication" (John 10:22 to 23). Discover the real story behind this holiday: the Maccabean revolt, the miracle of the oil, the stunning archaeological evidence, and how this feast of light points to Jesus, the Light of the World. Featuring a clips from a virtual interview with Christian archaeologist, Dr. Scott Stripling.

Origins of Hanukkah - Maccabean Anti-Hellenic Rebellion DOCUMENTARY

https://youtu.be/TaanPpi8LK0

Archaeology Related to Hanukkah: Digging for Truth Episode 275

https://youtu.be/4clp_oq8DyI

In this episode of The Biola Chronicles, Krista Bontrager (three-time Biola alumna and public theologian) reacts to Biola University President Dr. Barry Corey’s recent interview with Sean McDowell and Scott Rae. Dr. Corey insists Biola remains biblically faithful… but does the evidence match the narrative? If you’ve wondering what’s really happening at one of America’s largest evangelical universities, this is a must-watch.

Original video:

Biola's Commitment to Biblical Truth: A Conversation with President Corey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4lFUy4BkVY

#BiolaChronicles #BarryCorey #BiolaUniversity

Most of us grew up with “getting saved” in one night: gospel presentation → raise your hand → pray the sinner’s prayer → maybe get baptized later.

But when you actually read Acts conversion looked very different. In this teaching we’ll walk through the major conversion accounts in the book of Acts and then trace how the process evolved into the 1–3 year discipleship process practiced by the ancient church.

If you’ve ever wondered:

✅ Should churches do same-day baptisms?

✅ Is the modern sinner’s prayer biblical?

✅ What process could churches put in place to provide a wise on-ramp for new believers?

…this teaching is for you.

Part of the Everyday Evangelism teaching series.

Special update: I share the latest developments at Biola University after the recent gender policy changes. I also react to Thaddeus Williams’ latest video and Megan Basham’s reporting. Toward the end, I explain the major shift in my view after realizing why Biola still employs staff and faculty across a wide spectrum of views, including those who are sympathetic to social justice, liberation theology, and DEI. This is the information that prospective parents, donors, and alumni need to know.

PROGRAMMING NOTE: I had originally uploaded a slightly different version of this video. I am reuploading it (24 hours later) with a new, slightly modified ending. I feel like this ending is more clear to what I was aiming to get at.

In this powerful special edition of the Theology Mom podcast, I sit down with Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, founder of New Wave Feminists for a rare, honest conversation across ideological divides. We discuss abortion, human dignity from womb to tomb, Trump, IVF, the border crisis, and why both believe real change happens through relationships, not politics. Respectful, surprising and some common ground you might not expect.

At 15, I was a lonely, fatherless freshman drowning in depression. I had braces, curly hair, and zero friends. But two ordinary Christians noticed me—and my life changed forever. In this emotional episode, I reunite with two Christian women and talk about how God used them in my life. Thirty years later, we marvel at how God used regular people to help pull a broken girl out of the pit and into purpose. If you’ve ever wondered if your small act of kindness matters, this one’s for you. You don’t need a platform. You just need to notice the lonely person on the bench. One conversation, one prayer, one nudge from the Holy Spirit can alter someone’s eternity.

#ChristianTestimony #TheologyMom #RedemptionStory #HighSchoolFaith

In this powerful 2-hour conversation, I talk to Christian counselor, Andrew Rodriguez (@psychobible). We expose the critical gap between doctrine and practice at Christian institutions — using Biola University as a real-world case study. Includes a discussion about Rosemead Psychology’s stance on “conversion therapy.”

🔥 We read Biola’s old vs. new gender & student care policies line-by-line.

⚖️ Compare their public statements of faith with actual campus culture

❌ Unpack the red flags in “The Dwelling” — Biola’s official LGBTQ+/SSA ministry

🗣️ React to clips from a Preston Sprinkle’s chapel talk & Side B framework

🛑 Why “gay Christian,” “sexual orientation,” and “safe space” language undermines transformation

Parents, pastors, youth leaders — this is your roadmap for:

• Crafting biblically sound policies

• Training leaders to respond in the moment when a teen says, “I think I’m gay/trans”

• Avoiding the Side B drift that leaves students stuck, not sanctified

#BiolaUniversity #ChristianDiscipleship #GenderPolicies #SideB #LGBTQandChurch #BiblicalCounseling #YouthMinistry #ChristianParents #TheologyMatters