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Mama Bear Apologetics

Episode 140. Why Theology Matters with Krista Bontrager

Mama Bear Apologetics

Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison

Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2026

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Mama Bear Apologetics, Amy hosts Krista Bontrager (a public theologian with decades of experience) to unpack why theology is foundational for Christian living. They define theology, remove intimidation around it, talk about practical ways families can study theology with kids, and point listeners to resources that make theology accessible. The big idea centers around this: theology equips Christians to think well about God so that apologetics isn’t just reactive but rooted in truth. They stress that theology is not just for “academics in tweed jackets,” is essential for discipling children, and that everyday families can begin with simple practices like reading the creeds, memorizing the Lord’s Prayer and the 10 Commandments, and building routines of Bible engagement together.


Main Points Covered

  • What theology is and why everyone is a theologian
  • Why theology must precede apologetics
  • Practical ways to study theology personally and with children
  • Common pitfalls when approaching cultural issues without theological grounding


People and resources mentioned

Intro Theology & Interpretation

Guest Resources


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Transcript

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0:00.0

To be a Christian is to have a fully-orded worldview, and that really is the grand project of the Christian parent.

0:12.9

The foundation is the conversion, but the walls and everything is the creeds.

0:22.6

Welcome to the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast. I'm Hillary. And I'm Amy. We are just two gals who are

0:27.8

spiritually armed, highly caffeinated, and just sassy enough to make bad ideas cry.

0:32.6

Mama Bear is a ministry dedicated to helping you raise children who think critically,

0:37.0

love biblically, and stand

0:38.2

firm in the faith using scripture, reason, and reality. Because remember, Mama Bears, this might

0:43.2

not affect your faith, but it might affect your children.

0:50.3

Hey, everyone. Welcome to another Mama Bear Apologetic's podcast, a podcast dedicated to equipping you to raise children who think critically, love biblically, and stand firm in the faith using scripture, reason, and reality.

1:04.1

Now, of course, our Mama Bear name, we typically focus within the realm of apologetics.

1:08.5

But my guest today, I'm so excited for us to dive into,

1:11.5

we're actually going to look at a very important topic that is theology. So, Krista, thank you so

1:18.2

much for joining us today. Glad to be here. I'm excited for this conversation.

1:24.2

Oh, I know. And see, you know, if you've been with Mama Bear for the past couple of years, you'll probably recognize Krista.

1:29.5

We've done a few podcasts together, especially with regard to the occult.

1:33.8

But today, we're going to be drawing near to theology, which is just so important.

1:39.3

But, you know, for those who maybe haven't met you before, Krista, can you just share maybe a little bit about yourself, your ministry that you have been a part of and just your passions for Betty?

1:50.1

Sure. I was raised by my mother in Southern California, and I'm an only child, and I came to

1:58.3

faith in Christ very early. I was raised in the church, but really had a deepening

2:03.3

in my faith and an understanding of my faith when I was a freshman in high school and learned to

2:09.0

study and read the Bible when I was in high school and then I went to Biola University. And then

2:16.7

eventually I went to Talbot School of

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