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*Foreword written by Nancy Pearcey*

"Parents are the most important apologists our kids will ever know.
Mama Bear Apologetics will help you navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers.” —J. Warner Wallace

"If every Christian mom would apply this book in her parenting, it would profoundly transform the next generation." —Natasha Crain


#RoarLikeAMother

The problem with lies is they don’t often sound like lies. They seem harmless, and even sound
right. So what’s a Mama Bear to do when her kids seem to be absorbing the culture’s lies uncritically?

Mama Bear Apologetics™ is the book you’ve been looking for. This mom-to-mom guide will equip you to teach your kids how to form their own biblical beliefs about what is true and what is false. Through transparent life stories and clear, practical applications—including prayer strategies—this band of Mama Bears offers you tools to train yourself, so you can turn around and train your kids.

Are you ready to answer the rallying cry, “Mess with our kids and we will demolish your arguments”?  Join the Mama Bears and raise your voice to protect your kids—by teaching them
how to think through and address the issues head-on, yet with gentleness and respect.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

“I’m thrilled to see a book of this caliber written for moms! Mama Bear Apologetics is engaging and accessible without minimizing the seriousness of the subject matter. I’m particularly pleased by the inclusion of chapters on so-called progressive Christianity and postmodernism. Readers will gain effective tools for dismantling some of the more dangerous ideologies that pervade contemporary culture—and be able to equip their children to follow suit.”
—Melissa Cain Travis, PhD, author of Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God



“This team of women thinkers, under the leadership of Hillary Morgan Ferrer, has put together one of the most engaging, accessible, clever, and relevant books on apologetics available today. They take on and answer the questions that intimidate Christian parents—and they do it with joy, humor, and rare skill. This is the kind of book that should be ordered by churches in case lots so that everyone can read it and discuss it. This book will surely be a confidence builder and a game changer for Christian families far and wide.”
—Craig J. Hazen, PhD, Biola University Apologetics, author of Fearless Prayer



Mama Bear Apologetics is an incisive and witty look at the false ideas kids are drowning in today, often under the watch of well-meaning but unaware Christian moms. I love that it cuts right to the heart of the problem in each chapter—just enough information to provide helpful context and key points of understanding, but not so much that it will leave you feeling overwhelmed. If every Christian mom would read and thoughtfully apply this book in her parenting, it would profoundly transform the next generation. Please read this, then share it with a friend.”
Natasha Crain, national speaker, blogger, and author of Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side and Talking with Your Kids about God



“The Mama Bear book bounds onto the apologetics scene coming to the aid of Christian moms navigating the swift-moving—and often dangerous—ideological waters of postmodern Western culture. These authors understand that while moms have difficulty finding time to learn apologetics, they are still concerned about what their kids are ingesting from cultural influencers. So the Mama Bears have provided answers at an accessible level using stories and humor for an experience that is as informative as it is enjoyable, all the while maintaining a loving and compassionate approach to tough issues. This book will have Christian moms ready to ‘ROAR like a mother’!”
—Mary Jo Sharp,assistant professor of apologetics, Houston Baptist University; director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry



“Our kids now have access to more information than ever before, including objections to Christianity and the existence of God. Young people encounter skepticism long before they enter universities and colleges. They encounter it online while they are still living at home. That’s why we, as parents, are the most important apologists our kids will ever know. Mama Bear Apologetics will help you understand the challenges so you can navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers.”
J. Warner Wallace, adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith



“Brilliant, humorous, conversational, must-read book about the importance of apologetics for anyone who gives a hoot about the current and next generations. This fresh perspective—by women—is exactly what apologetics needs. Everyone, not just parents, needs to learn the chew-and-spit method of discernment, how to ROAR like a mother, and grasp the consequences of linguistic theft. The Mama Bear clarion call is providential—‘Mess with our kids, and we will demolish your arguments!"
—Laurie A. Stewart, president of Women in Apologetics



Mama Bear Apologetics is a brilliant collaboration for every woman concerned about lies and ideologies that have crept into both society and the church—and have come against the knowledge of God. It’s for those mothers who want to protect the minds and souls of their children. Mama Bear will equip you with the answers to the tough questions, engage you and your children’s critical thinking, and encourage you—through prayer and discussion—on your faith journey.  This book will inspire and strengthen your family and I highly recommend it for every home, in small groups, and in your church.”
—Rodney Lake, National Director of Thinking Matters New Zealand Foundation



“Outstanding! Mama Bear Apologetics deftly describes cultural lies, how to recognize them, and how to defeat them logically and compassionately. Humor abounds, such as their chew-and-spit method of discerning where progressivism, feminism, socialism, and more agree with or go astray from biblical teaching. Chapters end with discussion questions perfect for small group settings.”
—Jean E. Jones, coauthor of Discovering Joy in Philippians and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

Review

“Our kids now have access to more information than ever before, including objections to Christianity and the existence of God. Young people encounter skepticism long before they enter universities and colleges. They encounter it online while they are still living at home. That’s why we, as parents, are the most important apologists our kids will ever know. Mama Bear Apologetics will help you understand the challenges so you can navigate your kids’ questions and prepare them to become committed Christ followers.”
J. Warner Wallace, adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University and author of Cold-Case Christianity, God’s Crime Scene, and Forensic Faith

Mama Bear Apologetics is an incisive and witty look at the false ideas kids are drowning in today, often under the watch of well-meaning but unaware Christian moms. I love that it cuts right to the heart of the problem in each chapter—just enough information to provide helpful context and key points of understanding, but not so much that it will leave you feeling overwhelmed. If every Christian mom would read and thoughtfully apply this book in her parenting, it would profoundly transform the next generation. Please read this, then share it with a friend.”
Natasha Crain, national speaker, blogger, and author of Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side and Talking with Your Kids about God

“I’m thrilled to see a book of this caliber written for moms! Mama Bear Apologetics is engaging and accessible without minimizing the seriousness of the subject matter. I’m particularly pleased by the inclusion of chapters on so-called progressive Christianity and postmodernism. Readers will gain effective tools for dismantling some of the more dangerous ideologies that pervade contemporary culture—and be able to equip their children to follow suit.”
Melissa Cain Travis, PhD, author of Science and the Mind of the Maker: What the Conversation Between Faith and Science Reveals About God

“Outstanding! Mama Bear Apologetics deftly describes cultural lies, how to recognize them, and how to defeat them logically and compassionately. Humor abounds, such as their chew-and-spit method of discerning where progressivism, feminism, socialism, and more agree with or go astray from biblical teaching. Chapters end with discussion questions perfect for small group settings.”
Jean E. Jones, coauthor of Discovering Joy in Philippians and Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament

“This team of women thinkers, under the leadership of Hillary Morgan Ferrer, has put together one of the most engaging, accessible, clever, and relevant books on apologetics available today. They take on and answer the questions that intimidate Christian parents—and they do it with joy, humor, and rare skill. This is the kind of book that should be ordered by churches in case lots so that everyone can read it and discuss it. This book will surely be a confidence builder and a game changer for Christian families far and wide.”
Craig J. Hazen, PhD, Biola University Apologetics, author of Fearless Prayer

“Brilliant, humorous, conversational, must-read book about the importance of apologetics for anyone who gives a hoot about the current and next generations. This fresh perspective—by women—is exactly what apologetics needs. Everyone, not just parents, needs to learn the chew-and-spit method of discernment, how to ROAR like a mother, and grasp the consequences of linguistic theft. The Mama Bear clarion call is providential—‘Mess with our kids, and we will demolish your arguments!"
Laurie A. Stewart, president of Women in Apologetics

Mama Bear Apologetics is a brilliant collaboration for every woman concerned about lies and ideologies that have crept into both society and the church—and have come against the knowledge of God. It’s for those mothers who want to protect the minds and souls of their children. Mama Bear will equip you with the answers to the tough questions, engage you and your children’s critical thinking, and encourage you—through prayer and discussion—on your faith journey.  This book will inspire and strengthen your family and I highly recommend it for every home, in small groups, and in your church.”
Rodney Lake, National Director of Thinking Matters New Zealand Foundation

“The Mama Bear book bounds onto the apologetics scene coming to the aid of Christian moms navigating the swift-moving—and often dangerous—ideological waters of postmodern Western culture. These authors understand that while moms have difficulty finding time to learn apologetics, they are still concerned about what their kids are ingesting from cultural influencers. So the Mama Bears have provided answers at an accessible level using stories and humor for an experience that is as informative as it is enjoyable, all the while maintaining a loving and compassionate approach to tough issues. This book will have Christian moms ready to ‘ROAR like a mother’!”
Mary Jo Sharp,assistant professor of apologetics, Houston Baptist University; director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PZZR74F
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvest House Publishers (June 4, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6272 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
I’ll be honest, I didn’t know what apologetics was. And I’m a lifelong Christian. I may be one of the Christian’s they’re calling out in this book.
While I had to stretch my mind quite a bit as I read, I can say it prompted be to do a lot of critical thinking. And I am a critical thinker. It challenged me to examine my mostly “path of peace” mindset. I don’t know yet if my mind is changed, but this book is well written and full of some valid points for today’s world. Definitely worth the read.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2019
If you're a Christian parent, you want to raise your children to know and love the Lord, but there is no one sure-fired 100% way to parent that brings kids to Jesus. But we can make sure to point the way to a faith built on the solid foundation of truth. And Mama Bear Apologetics gives us the tools to build that foundation.

One of my favorite quotes from the book is, "Blind faith is easy to lose. Faith grounded in evidence is harder to walk away from." - Hillary Morgan Ferrer. So how do we give our kids that kind of foundation? You could spend years studying apologetics or you can start with this book.

Mama Bear Apologetics is like a cheat sheet for all the important concepts we need to know as parents to teach our children why we believe that Christianity is more than a good idea, it's the truth. Each of the authors writes with authority, but in a conversational tone that makes you feel like you could be sitting around the playground chatting.

Each chapter walks you through the way the world twists the truth or subverts Gods' word and offers real ways to clarify our thinking and think critically about the issues. And this book is written by busy moms for busy moms! Mama Bear Apologetics gets to the heart of each issue quickly and gives you easy answers to deal with each type of objection. I really appreciate the end of each chapter walks you through a concrete way to handle each subject. I love learning, but if I don't have a concrete take-away, sometimes what I've read doesn't stick. MBA makes sure you know how to use each concept to solidify not only the faith of your children, but your own, and give you the confidence to share your faith with the people you encounter in your daily life.

Every chapter is so good, you won't want to put it down. But I really appreciated the chapter on Linguistic Theft. I know that words are being misappropriated, but since reading that chapter, I've started seeing just how many words aren't being used authentically and how that shapes our thought processes.

The chapters on naturalism, truth, evidence, and relativism are really excellent. I love how the authors take concepts that we've heard so often, we've internalized them without realizing it and show us how flawed they are. Kids are walking away from faith in larger numbers than ever because they don't know how faulty these 'great sound bite' ideas really are. But MBA exposes the flaws in their logic.

While MBA covers just about every main objection to Christianity and explains many contradictory worldviews, we can teach our kids HOW to think critically using the skills outlined in this book even when confronted with an argument that wasn't specifically covered because they covered how to discern the message and measure it against truth and logic. We don't have to leave our brains at the door to be Christians. In fact, we need to use them now more than ever.

One chapter that was particularly important as the mother of a young girl is the one on toxic feminism. I want my daughter to see herself correctly as an image bearer of God created in His likeness, loved and cherished deeply. But I don't want her to fall victim to the viciousness passing as the "pro-women movement". MBA helps us see the beauty in being women without feeling like we have to go to war against men. The book dispels the clear contradictory messages in third wave feminism that are actually damaging to women and families. And challenges us as a body of Christ to do better in how we protect women.

MBA ends with a chapter full of ways to use all this information to make a difference for the next generation.

I really can't recommend this book enough. The wisdom and knowledge of the various authors is astounding. The years of their experience and educational background is a treasure trove that we get to ravage to contend for the faith of our children. Every Christian should read this book, but especially parents ready to Roar like a Mama Bear for the faith of their children.

I received a copy from the publisher to review, but also purchased an additional copy because I think this book is that important!
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2019
I am a Papa Bear privileged to be part of Mama Bear Apologetics Launch Team. I have been involved in Christian Apologetics since 2008 and hold a Master of Divinity from Liberty University. I am currently working toward my Master of Theology in Christian Theology, also at Liberty University. I have read many books on Philosophy, Theology and Apologetics and I got to say this is the most unique book I've read on the topic by far.

Most Apologetics books deal with abstract concepts like the existence of God, objective morality, the Resurrection of Christ, etc., and do so on a academic, technical level. This is not a bad thing as it is much needed. However, Hilary and her gang of Mama Bears really fill a void in meeting a specific demographic - mothers and or woman who care about children in general - on a sophisticated level but in a practical and realistic way. They don't just deal with far off concepts with a bunch of academic jargon. They take these difficult matters and put them in a simple and understandable way. That is not easy to do and I applaud the authors for this often daunting achievement.

Some of the cool topics they discuss that you will not likely find in your standard Apologetic text are subjects like, Linguistic Theft (such as: Love, Truth, Tolerance and Justice) and how they have been obscured (stolen) from their actual meaning; Self-Helpism; Skepticism; Emotionalism; Marxism; New Spirituality; Feminism; and Progressive Christianity. These topics are topics we will certainly face everyday as we combat cultural shifts into moral relativism (and other nasty ideas) where we may not face complex questions like Causality and the Existence of God or the intricacies of mechanisms in Naturalism or Intelligent Design (though they are addressed in this book to a more basic degree). This is what makes this book so important. It empowers Mama Bears to gain a better understanding of what is happening in our society and how to address them through knowledge. Moreover, how to help your kids understand the lies so they can spot them on their own, using their own ability to think and discern (known as the Chew-and-spit method) - Thanks to Mama Bear!

Another cool feature is the layout of the book. Each Chapter is unique in its own topics but the authors follow a general format using the ROAR acronym; R-recognize the message, O-offer Discernment, A-argue for a healthier approach, R-Reinforce through discussion, discipleship, and prayer. Each section concludes with a PAWS for Prayer and Discussion Questions. So this is an engaging book that also fosters relationship building with your child. It encourages Mama Bears to actually engage their child intentionally. No book on Apologetics I know of offers such a gift.

Why do you need this book? We are losing our children to lies. The Church is experiencing a "Youth Exodus" at alarming rates and the ages of kids leaving is getting younger. Kid's have questions and we need to be prepared to provide answers. If we don't someone else will. And, we can't guarantee who will be teaching our kids from day to day. Mama Bears are likely to be the most influential member of the household in whom the kids usually turn to for the most crucial of developmental needs. So, I stand with Mama Bear Apologetics calling all Mama Bears to take up the call to defend their cubs against cultural and social lies.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
What an incredibly helpful, encouraging, and challenging read—I can’t believe this book sat on my shelf for more than a year—I learned so much, it put words to so much that I have already been convicted about, and I gained so many practical insights and tips on how to prepare my children to think critically and with discernment. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
What an incredibly helpful, encouraging, and challenging read—I can’t believe this book sat on my shelf for more than a year—I learned so much, it put words to so much that I have already been convicted about, and I gained so many practical insights and tips on how to prepare my children to think critically and with discernment. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
We are currently doing the book and this study guide for my church small group and it’s sooo good. I never knew what apologetics was until I started the book. Very eye opening and helpful to moms who want their children to be prepared to defend their faith and know what they believe and why for the rest of their life.

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Fannie
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for mothers
Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2023
It gives good examples and easy to use language for all discerning parents.
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Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2023
Um livro EXCELENTE para mudanças de mente e paradigma da maternidade cristã… poderia ler 100x e mesmo assim ainda ser desafiada
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2021
I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

It's a must have for any Christian parent
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
Reviewed in Singapore on April 22, 2022
It is really a good book to help us in nurturing our kids
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book!
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2023
A great book to start my journey into apologetics! Very informative and well written!
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