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The Center for Biblical Unity sponsors four podcasts, each with its own focus. Check out what we offer and share them with your friends and pastoral team.

All The Things

Monique Duson and Krista Bontrager discuss cultural issues in the light of the Christian worldview. Livestream on Saturdays at 6 PM (Pacific)/9 PM (Eastern). Three episodes per month, January through October.

Theology Mom

Theologian, Krista Bontrager, equips regular people to disciple others in the historic Christian faith. Two to three episodes per month.

Family Meeting

Informal livestream with Monique (when she's in town) about race and justice in the news, as well as ministry updates. Thursdays at 4 PM (Pacific)/ 7 PM (Eastern).

Off Code

Real and intriguing conversations about the Black community and how we can move forward into biblically informed human flourishing. Hosted by: Monique Duson and Kevin Briggins. Episodes drop on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.

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On the Basis of Sexual Identity | Family Meeting

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On the Basis of Sexual Identity | Family Meeting

Short Family Meeting as we discuss some emerging developments about the redefinition of Title IX.

Abolitionism Explained | Family Meeting | 3/21/24

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Abolitionism Explained | Family Meeting | 3/21/24

Krista is filling in again for Monique on the Family Meeting. This week she explains an emerging position within the pro-life movement called abolitionism. Come find out about why some Christians think that abortion should be criminalized. Read Sam Sey’s blog post: https://slowtowrite.com/why-i-am-not-an-abolitionist-on-abortion/ For more about the abolitionist position, see the Abolitionists Rising channel on YouTube.

Representation: What Does it Mean? | Family Meeting

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Representation: What Does it Mean? | Family Meeting

Krista is filling into today again for Monique on the Family Meeting. She is building on last week's discussion about diversity and looking at another popular idea in the DEI conversation: representation. What does it mean and what is it supposed to accomplish?

Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring

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Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring

We haven't had a Family Meeting for a while. Monique has a class during the normal time. But Krista has stepped in to do an explainer video on the issue of "diversity" in hiring practices. She unravels the confusion for regular people.

Reforming Criminal Justice | Family Meeting | 1/4/2024

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Reforming Criminal Justice | Family Meeting | 1/4/2024

It's a new year and Monique is back! And she has some thoughts about reforming our criminal justice system.

Connection & Gratitude | Family Meeting | 11/22/23

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Connection & Gratitude | Family Meeting | 11/22/23

Who's ready for a vacation? We sure are! Monique is back in town so let's connect before the long Thanksgiving weekend. What are you looking forward to? What are you dreading?

Our ETS 2023 Recap

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Our ETS 2023 Recap

The Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) annual meeting is like Comicon for theology nerds. This is the place where evangelical scholars (the people who write the commentaries and study Bibles) present academic papers to each other. Many of these ideas are then taken back into seminaries, ministries, and local churches. We wanted to share about some of the papers we heard this week at ETS and how we think these ideas will potentially influence your Christian circles.

Is Israel Justified to Defend Itself? | Family Meeting | 10/26/23

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Is Israel Justified to Defend Itself? | Family Meeting | 10/26/23

Monique and Krista are joined once again by Kevin Briggins to talk about common questions we are hearing in the media related to Israel, Palestine, "genocide" and "occupation."

Making Sense of the Hamas/Israel Conflict | Family Meeting | 10/12/23

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Making Sense of the Hamas/Israel Conflict | Family Meeting | 10/12/23

Jump on and join Monique, Krista and Kevin as we try to process the events of the last few days in Israel.

Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176

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Crash Course on Israel and the Middle East | 4/20/24 | #176

What is happening in the Middle East? What are the implications of Israel's recent retaliation against Iran? We've asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on and help us understand the situation. His background in Middle East Studies helped us differentiate between facts and fear. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175

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Answering Questions About the Faith & Culture | 4/13/24 | #175

Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as a Christian in today's culture. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Unpopular Opinions | 4/6/24 | #174

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Unpopular Opinions | 4/6/24 | #174

Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173

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The Path to Globalism | 3/23/24 | #173

The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a couple months ago. It’s a leading globalist movement that is reshaping our everyday lives, as well as what constitutes as the public good. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what those terms mean, be sure to tune in. Guest: Dr. Jay Richards Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172

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Monique's South African Backstory | 3/16/24 | #172

We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171

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Preparing for Costly Conviction in the Workplace | 3/9/24 | #171

We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare for costly conviction in the workplace. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170

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Is Interethnic Adoption Racist? | 3/2/24 | #170

Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion happening about what qualifies as being in the child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among some Christian adoption agencies, that interethnic adoptions are often not in a child's best interest. Monique and Krista will hear about one couple's journey through the Christian adoption system and their encounters with Critical Adoption Theory. Guest: Dr. Bill Roach Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169

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God’s Vision for REAL Human Flourishing | 2/17/24 | #169

The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all humans in all times in all places. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Taking Steps to Protect Religious Institutions | 2/10/24 | #168

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Taking Steps to Protect Religious Institutions | 2/10/24 | #168

Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear campaigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convictions, identity, and mission. Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.allthethingsshow.com Email: attlivestream@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/attlivestream Podcast: search for "all the things show" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYendNtt3w7d2yzdutQ1UEQ Support our Sponsors: Family 210 Clothing https://www.family210.com Impact 360 https://www.impact360institute.org Support Monique and Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Who Are the Black Hebrew Israelites? | Episode 33 | Off Code

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Who Are the Black Hebrew Israelites? | Episode 33 | Off Code

Kevin and Monique chat with Ty -- on the topic of Black Hebrew Israelites Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Get Off Code merch: https://center-for-biblical-unity.myshopify.com/collections/off-code-podcast Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Searching for Influence and Being Influenced

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Searching for Influence and Being Influenced

Monique and Kevin discuss some concerning ideas Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae espouse about social justice in a recent conversation the two had together. Hear the full conversation on where the adoption of this ideology can come from and how we should respond here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KVnJA6owIA Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Get Off Code merch: https://center-for-biblical-unity.myshopify.com/collections/off-code-podcast Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Fatherlessness and Understanding Grace

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Fatherlessness and Understanding Grace

Monique and Kevin react to a recent discussion between Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae. One of the more helpful aspects of the conversation was a candid discussion on the impact of fatherlessness to understanding grace. Watch the full reaction discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KVnJA6owIA Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Get Off Code merch: https://center-for-biblical-unity.myshopify.com/collections/off-code-podcast Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Reacting to Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae | Episode 32 | Off Code

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Reacting to Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae | Episode 32 | Off Code

Kevin and Monique react to clips from the recent conversation between LeCrae and Jackie Hill Perry. Monique shares her struggle at times about feeling "used" by white people. And Kevin has a little rant about confusion in the black community about oppression and injustice. Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Get Off Code merch: https://center-for-biblical-unity.myshopify.com/collections/off-code-podcast Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Is It Time for A Political Realignment? | Episode 31 | Off Code

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Is It Time for A Political Realignment? | Episode 31 | Off Code

Recently more African Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the current reigning political party. Is it time for black Americans to consider moving away from the Democrat party?

Roots and Fruits of Envy in CRT

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Roots and Fruits of Envy in CRT

***SHORT CLIP HIGHLIGHT***OFF CODE PODCAST*** Kevin and Monique discuss the heart issue behind much of the Critical Race Theory framework: covetousness and envy. Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2oKTzV7c4 Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Evaluating Claims of Racism

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Evaluating Claims of Racism

***OFF CODE HIGHLIGHT*** Kevin and Monique discuss the importance of understanding where someone is coming from when they make claims of wrongdoing against them such as racism. Some worldviews such as Critical Race Theory are a cause to pause and evaluate whether these claims are true and what their roots are. Watch the full discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2oKTzV7c4 Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

What's Happening with Fani Willis?

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What's Happening with Fani Willis?

Kevin gives a summary of the case against Fani Willis, a district attorney who is prosecuting a high profile case against President Trump and has come across her own ethical legal troubles. A lot of the cultural commentary you will hear about her will focus on her identity as a black woman, and any allegation against her as racism and sexism. But is she really a role model? Watch Kevin and Monique's discussion to hear more about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_2oKTzV7c4 Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Is Fani Willis Standing on Business for Black Women? | Episode #30 | Off Code

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Is Fani Willis Standing on Business for Black Women? | Episode #30 | Off Code

Does Fani Willis, DA of Fulton County, GA represent the culture of black women? We also discuss a black Harvard professor's research about racial bias in police shootings. If you watch to the end, you'll hear Monique and Kevin discuss the idea that black women often need to soften their voice to become accepted when speaking to white people or in majority white circles. Sponsored by Center for Biblical Unity Support this podcast: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate Email: offcode@centerforbiblicalunity.com

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | Everyday Evangelism, part 8 (edited)

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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God | Everyday Evangelism, part 8 (edited)

If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Hardly! I will clarify the roles and responsibilities when sharing the faith. What does God do? What should we do? We will do a thorough study of Scripture and find out! This teaching will be based on the modern classic, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God, by J.I. Packer.

Conversational Evangelism, part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 7

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Conversational Evangelism, part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 7

This week, I want to coach you through some of the tougher situations that can arise when you’re in the middle of a discussion about the faith. (Because let’s be honest, very, very few conversations are a straight line to conversion. Sometimes you have to know when to call a tow truck.) And again, these are strategies that I have used for many years, so there is a fair amount of road testing behind them.

Conversational Evangelism | Everyday Evangelism, part 6

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Conversational Evangelism | Everyday Evangelism, part 6

I'm continuing the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. This week, I will share five specific steps to help you navigate even tough discussions about the faith.

Purpose of the Spiritual Gift of Evangelism

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Purpose of the Spiritual Gift of Evangelism

The gift of evangelism doesn't mean that those are the people who should do all the evangelism. Rather, those are the people who should be leading the way to teach the rest of us how to do it better. Watch the entire teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBWUAampvJE Connect with Us: Web site: https://www.theologymom.com Email: info@centerforbiblicalunity.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theologymom Podcast: search for "theology mom" on your favorite podcast platform Subscribe to the show's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theologymom Support our Sponsor: Family 210 Clothing https://teespring.com/stores/family-210-4 Support Krista's work for the Center for Biblical Unity: https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/donate

Who's In Your OIKOS? | Everyday Evangelism, part 5

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Who's In Your OIKOS? | Everyday Evangelism, part 5

I am continuing my extended teaching series on evangelism. We are changing gears a bit away from all the hard core theology to consider a practical strategy for sharing the faith with others.

Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring

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Good, Bad & Ugly of Diversity Hiring

We haven't had a Family Meeting for a while. Monique has a class during the normal time. But Krista has stepped in to do an explainer video on the issue of "diversity" in hiring practices. She unravels the confusion for regular people.

Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom Today | Everyday Evangelism, part 4

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Proclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom Today | Everyday Evangelism, part 4

This is part 4 of the Everyday Evangelism teaching series. I summarize the big ideas of what we've covered so far and then suggest some practical ways that the kingdom of God ought to shape our Gospel presentations.

My Response to Mike Winger's Series on Women in Ministry

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My Response to Mike Winger's Series on Women in Ministry

Pastor Mike Winger dropped the final installment in his extended teaching series on women in ministry. Here are my thoughts on his research.

What is the "Good News'? part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 3

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What is the "Good News'? part 2 | Everyday Evangelism, part 3

This is part 2 of a short 2-part discussion defining the good news. We need to get the gospel right before we get it out.

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