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Theology Mom || All The ThingsEthics in a Culture of Confusion || 8/2/25 || #214The word ethics is an academic word, but we want to go beyond textbooks and ivory towers and give you a practical guide to understanding what ethics really means. Krista talked to our friend, Dr. Joe Miller and got his help to unpack big questions like what makes something right or wrong and how our everyday choices shape a more ethical society. From small personal decisions to big cultural debates, you’ll learn how to recognize ethical grey areas, apply timeless principles, and stand firm in a world where right and wrong often get blurred.
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All The ThingsEthics in a Culture of Confusion || 8/2/25 || #214The word ethics is an academic word, but we want to go beyond textbooks and ivory towers and give you a practical guide to understanding what ethics really means. Krista talked to our friend, Dr. Joe Miller and got his help to unpack big questions like what makes something right or wrong and how our everyday choices shape a more ethical society. From small personal decisions to big cultural debates, you’ll learn how to recognize ethical grey areas, apply timeless principles, and stand firm in a world where right and wrong often get blurred.
📌 Connect with Dr. Miller:
👉 https://jrmiller...2025-08-021h 16
raZe the roofEp 19: What is Biblical Critical Theory?Tired of the culture wars? Is there a way to navigate cultural issues using the Bible without just picking sides? Join Joe Miller and Krista Bontrager for a thought-provoking discussion about the controversial new book, Biblical Critical Theory, and discover if it really offers a groundbreaking new approach to engaging with culture or falls short of its lofty goals. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jrmiller777.substack.com/subscribe2024-12-1658 min
raZe the roofEp 13 - Postmodernism & Islamic TheismThis is part five of a six part series through James Sire’s classic book, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. This episode features a conversation with my friend Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity. In this episode we unpack Postmodernism & Islamic Theism and their connection to Critical Theories. One of the big application questions we ask throughout the series is this, “how does each worldviews impact our view of race and racism."REFERENCESJames W.. Sire, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog.All Episodes in the Jame...2024-10-0737 min
raZe the roofEp 8 - Worldviews and ChristianityThis is part one of a six part series through James Sire’s classic book, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog. This episode features a conversation with my friend Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity. In this episode we unpack the basics of worldview thinking and it’s relevance to Christian theism. One of the big application questions we ask throughout the series is this, “how do different worldviews impact our view of race and racism."REFERENCESJames W.. Sire, The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog.GUEST BIO2024-08-0546 min
Ideas Have ConsequencesWalking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism with Monique Duson and Krista BontragerAre you tired of the endless divisive drone on race hustling, white guilt, victim culture, and the list goes on? You're not alone; it's time for a refreshing, biblically-based perspective on racial reconciliation that gives an unbiased perspective on disparities to determine genuine injustices and highlights the need for unity and individual responsibility. Join us as we sit down with Krista Bontrager and Monique Duson from the Center for Biblical Unity to uncover the profound insights in their upcoming book, Walking in Unity: Biblical Answers to Questions on Race and Racism. Krista and Monique's unique backgrounds—Krista from a wh...2024-07-311h 13
Theology Mom || All The ThingsHelping Women Find Their Place in the Local ChurchA couple months ago, I shared a bit about my journey wrestling through my place in ministry. I've asked my friend, Dr. Joe Miller, to come on and lead us through a survey of the New Testament's teaching about local church leadership, and where women fit into that picture.
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Theology Mom || All The ThingsATT#147 Weighing Pros & Cons of AI || 4/22/23A few weeks ago, Elon Musk and 1000s of other tech leaders started circulating a petition calling for a PAUSE on all major AI developments. This included calling for a moratorium on ChatGPT upgrades. We want to help equip you to think about the rise of Artificial Intelligence technology and how it is already changing our lives. Guests: Dr. Joe Miller and Dr. Jeff Zweerink2023-04-211h 02
All The ThingsATT#147 Weighing Pros & Cons of AI || 4/22/23A few weeks ago, Elon Musk and 1000s of other tech leaders started circulating a petition calling for a PAUSE on all major AI developments. This included calling for a moratorium on ChatGPT upgrades. We want to help equip you to think about the rise of Artificial Intelligence technology and how it is already changing our lives. How should Christians think about this issue? Guests: Dr. Joe Miller and Dr. Jeff Zweerink2023-04-091h 02
Theology Mom || All The ThingsBook Review: Biblical Critical TheoryWe've received a lot of requests for Monique and Krista to comment about the book, Biblical Critical Theory. Monique is on a writing retreat, but Krista has invited Dr. Joe Miller to come on and share his thoughts. Get ready. This book isn't exactly what it seems.2023-03-221h 10Ideas Have ConsequencesHijacked Justice: with Monique Duson and Krista BontragerWe all want to be against racism and injustice. Leading voices in the culture today tell us that to be "antiracist" and to work for social justice, we need to embrace a neo-Marxist ideology called "Critical Theory." This theory hides under the attractive label "antiracism," but beneath that hides a whole list of interconnected causes, including but not limited to Critical Race Theory (CRT), Gender Theory, Queer Theory, and so on. Unfortunately, many well-meaning Christians turn to these cultural "solutions" without knowing their deeply anti-Christian roots. Sadly, many of these Christians soon find themselves giving subtle support to socialism...2022-07-131h 28
Theology Mom || All The ThingsHow to Hire Biblically Faithful Leaders (& Prevent Liberal Drift)Dr. Gary Miller shares wisdom based on decades in Christian higher ed about how to strategically hire so that a ministry, church or school doesn't get taken over by liberal ideology.2022-07-0554 min
Theology Mom || All The ThingsIs There a Right Way –– Or a White Way –– to Interpret the Bible?Are we slaves to our cultural lenses when we interpret the Bible? Dr. Joe Miller will help me address this important question, as well as take questions from those listening on the livestream.2022-06-2055 min
All The ThingsCritical Theory Comes to Christian Colleges || 11/12/2020 || #78Critical Theory isn't just a problem at secular universities. It has flooded into most Christian universities as well. If you are thinking about sending your teen to, or have a student attending, a Christian university in order to shield them from this framework, you need to watch this show! Guest: Dr. Corey Miller2020-11-131h 40
Theology Mom || All The ThingsCritical Theory Comes to Christian Colleges || 11/12/2020 || ATT#78Critical Theory isn't just a problem at secular universities. It has flooded into most Christian universities as well. If you are thinking about sending your teen to, or have a student attending, a Christian university in order to shield them from this framework, you need to watch this show! Guest: Dr. Corey Miller2020-11-131h 40
All The ThingsScientific Racism || 7/25/2020 || #64We are going to take a look at the history of eugenics (aka "scientific racism"). It was a major scientific movement in the early 20th century that most people don't know about. What role did Darwin's theory play in the rise of eugenics in America? And what does eugenics tell us about the foundations of institutionalized racism?
Guest: Dr. Joe Miller2020-07-241h 27