Amy and Tricia continue their classical apologetics series, diving into discursive reasoning—the step-by-step thinking process that distinguishes humans as rational beings made in God’s image.

This conversation is a mental workout (in the best way possible!). The mamas unpack the difference between deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. They emphasize that Christianity does not require blind faith—it calls us to love God with our minds and think well. With practical examples—from the cosmological argument to presidential debates, to lipstick on the wall—the mamas show how logic protects our children from being swayed by emotional manipulation and faulty reasoning.

This episode reminds us: Good thinking is discipleship. If we don’t train our children to evaluate arguments, culture will do it for us.

• Discursive reasoning and how it distinguishes human rationality
• Deductive vs. inductive reasoning
• Evaluating premises, hidden assumptions, and logical fallacies
• The cosmological argument as a real-world application
• Teaching children to think critically through everyday media and conversations

• Mama Bear Apologetics Book
• The Fallacy Detective

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In this foundational episode of the Mama Bear Apologetics podcast Amy Davison and Tricia Scribner tackle the concept of truth in an age dominated by relativism and subjectivism. Drawing from Scripture, personal anecdotes, and years of experience in apologetics and teaching, the conversation provides a powerful defense of truth as objective, absolute, and rooted in God’s nature. The episode dismantles cultural misconceptions like "my truth" and "perception is reality" and explains why these ideas, though popular, are intellectually inconsistent and dangerous. The offer practical strategies for parents and grandparents to help their kids develop a clear, biblical understanding of truth in a world of confusion.

• What is truth?
• Relativism and subjectivism defined and critiqued
• How culture undermines objective truth
• Defending Christian exclusivity without being close-minded
• Practical tips for teaching kids about truth
• Biblical foundations for truth

• Acts 5 – Ananias and Sapphira as a biblical example of truth
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 – Taking thoughts captive in obedience to Christ
• The Den — Our new online apologetics community for women.

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Amy and Tricia, two of our Mama Bears, define logic and explain why it’s essential for critical thinking, biblical reasoning, and defending the Christian faith. They stress that logic isn’t made by humans—it’s discovered—and reflects an objective reality that testifies to the existence of God. The conversation explores the three foundational laws of logic (identity, excluded middle, non‑contradiction), shows how logic applies in everyday life and worldview discussions (including gender, truth claims, language, and worldview differences), and gives practical guidance for parents on how to help children recognize sound reasoning vs. faulty logic. They also tackle common challenges, including the relationship between logic and God, and how logic relates to knowing God, faith, and evangelism. Ultimately, logic is presented as both defensible and indispensable for meaningful Christian engagement in a culture that increasingly rejects objective truth.

• What Logic Is and Why It Matters
• The Three Foundational Laws of Logic
• Logic vs. Emotionalism in Culture
• Logic’s Role in Knowing God and Defending Faith
• Practical Tools for Teaching Logic to Kids

• How Has God Revealed Himself Episode

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