In Part 3 of this teaching series, I finish unpacking the 6 different definitions of "tradition" and explain what I see as the real fault line that separates classical Protestants from Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox understandings of tradition and Scripture. My goal isn't to attack, but to clarify. I have deep respect for the reverence Catholics and Orthodox show for the things of God. Yet after examining the evidence, I believe Protestantism stays closer to the apostolic faith. If you've ever felt haunted by the question "What if I'm missing the true Church?" or if you're trying to navigate these conversations graciously, this teaching is for you. Part 1: https://youtu.be/yZvzn565Aoc Part 2: https://youtu.be/MCUr2vI5xDk -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #conversion #christianity #protestant #catholic

In this special episode, I sit down with Kevin Briggins and former U.S. Army Ranger and war correspondent Chuck Holton to discuss the crisis facing young men today. Chuck shares his vision for The Frontier Forge, a hands-on summer leadership camp designed to get boys off screens, build real skills, practice servant leadership, and grow in biblical manhood. Links: Find out more at: frontierforge.org Chuck Holton’s podcast “The Hot Zone": https://www.youtube.com/@hotzonepodcast -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #biblicalmanhood #chuckholton #theologymom

Why does the evangelical church have so little influence on culture today? To get to that answer, we must understand the last 120 years of American Protestant history, back to the fundamentalist-modernist controversy of the late 1800s/early 1900s. In this powerful conversation on the Ideas Have Consequences podcast, Scott D. Allen and I walk you through the history that shaped modern evangelicalism. This is a call for renewal, not retreat or cultural accommodation. My hope is that leaders will return to a distinctly biblical approach to culture, education, justice, and discipleship. This is essential history for anyone who wants to understand progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and doctrinal drift in evangelical institutions. Learn how we got here and what it will take to chart a better way forward. Time stamps of key moments: 0:14 — Intro and welcome 2:10 — Overview of the Fundamentalist-Modernist Controversy (late 1800s–early 1900s) 8:39 — Connection to today: Progressive Christianity today is the same battle, now in a postmodern context 11:54 — Fundamentalist response: founding of Biola and the Bible college movement 17:34 — Praise for their courage + critique of their retreat from culture into parallel institutions 21:40 — Long-term consequences of the fundamentalist strategy 30:20 — Will today’s leaders fight postmodernism the way the fundamentalists fought modernism? 32:21 — Shift to neo-evangelicalism; drift in Christian higher education 38:17 — Call to fight for renewal of institutions (not abandonment) 46:04 — Encouragement to actively fight for your favorite Christian institutions rather than leave them 48:44 — Closing 👉 Recommended: The episode that inspired this discussion: “Biola’s Founders Fought Modernism. Will Today’s Leaders Fight Postmodernism?” https://youtu.be/Tdr-4LaZviQ 👉 Recommended: My podcast series, "The Biola Chronicles" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHfxxaVbHJaajgjRpeC6w2d2h3ftjiYrD -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #theologymom #fundamentalism #modernism

I continue my series on why I remain Protestant after over a decade of serious study and reflection on Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. I unpack four key definitions of "tradition" that I think can fit within a Protestant framework. If you're wrestling with these questions or want clarity for family conversations, this is for you. God willing, part 3 will come out the following week. Watch part 1: https://youtu.be/yZvzn565Aoc Watch part 3: https://youtu.be/XwPSyQlpQgk -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #Protestant #SolaScriptura #Tradition #Catholicism #EasternOrthodoxy #Theology #ChristianApologetics #BibleTeaching

One of the most common questions that I get these days is, What is the relationship between Scripture and tradition? This is often prompted by followers who are beginning to explore conversion to Roman Catholicism or Eastern Orthodoxy or have children who are. I am finally sharing my public answer to this question after a decade of study and dialogue. In this first teaching, I explain the problem and survey the major New Testament passages used by Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox apologists to make their case for tradition and to undermine the classical Protestant view of sola scriptura. Time stamps of key moments: 0:15 Greeting 1:03 Topic introduction 5:28 Overview of RC/EO views of tradition vs. sola scriptura 10:46 Martin Chemnitz's work; multiple meanings of “tradition” 15:23 Shell game analogy (evolution → tradition) 21:59 Key NT passages related to tradition 33:23 Need for careful framework 37:00 Teaser for episode 2 39:16 Closing Watch part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCUr2vI5xDk Previous discussions: • My discussion with theologian, Tony Costello: "Why is Gen Z Converting to Catholicism? Exploring Trends and Tensions" https://youtu.be/wDNlVAXMIoU • My friend, Anastasia's Coptic journey: "From Evangelical to Coptic Orthodox: A Friendship Tested" https://youtu.be/yNJeOhUkhUs #SolaScriptura #Tradition #Catholic #Orthodox #Protestant #conversion -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity https://www.facebook.com/theologymom https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp

I share the books that shaped me as a young seminary student in the early to mid-90s. -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #books #christian #apologetics

Calendars quietly structure our lives and shape our priorities. In this episode, I explore an ancient, counter-cultural alternative to the secular rhythm of life: the historic Christian calendar. It calls us year after year to live deeply in the story of redemption. I'm excited to unpack this rich tradition with my friend, Fr Hayden Butler, a traditional Anglican priest. St. Matthew's Daily Offices podcast https://stmatthewsnewport.com/podcasts -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp

In this crossover episode with my friends at the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast, Amy Davison and I discuss my thoughts about why I think theology must come before apologetics. Discover how building a solid foundation in the faith can help to equip parents to disciple their children and raise kids with a fully orbed biblical worldview. I try to provide some practical, accessible advice for "regular people" who want to think deeply about God without feeling overwhelmed. Time stamps of key moments: 0:21 — Introduction 2:30 — Introduction of the topic of theology vs. apologetics 4:03 — My personal background and current work at Center for Biblical Unity 7:32 — Discussion on why people skip theology and rush into apologetics 9:51 — Barriers to theology (especially for women/moms) 13:42 — My approach to theology 16:57 — Common errors when jumping into apologetics without theology 18:38 — Recommendations for beginners/new believers/undiscipled 26:09 — Tips for discipling children 34:17 — Advice for overwhelmed/overscheduled parents or those feeling it's "too late" to disciple their children 39:30 — Strong encouragement for parents -- 📌 Help me be cancel proof! Let's connect OFF of YouTube: 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact 📌 Find out more about my work 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/ 📌 Grab my FREE e-book, "Discipling Yourself As You Disciple Your Children" 👉 https://www.theologymom.com/contact Follow my work on socials 👉 https://www.instagram.com/centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.facebook.com/theologymom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheologyMom 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@centerforbiblicalunity 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@AllTheThingsShow 👉 https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream 👉 https://www.instagram.com/allthethings.show Support my work 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things Show, and CFBU) at your fingertips. Search for "center for biblical unity" in your app store. 👉 https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/mobileapp #apologetics #theology #theologymom #education