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In this powerful Family Meeting, we dive deep into the critical conversation about Islam's compatibility with Christianity and American values. Joined by guest Laura Z. Powell, an expert with 15 years of experience ministering to Muslims worldwide, we explore the theological, cultural, and political differences that set Islam apart. From the origins of Islam with Muhammad to its modern implication...

Monique and Krista did a special edition of the Family Meeting today with our friends over at the Informed Takes podcast. They did a deep dive into the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. This included exploring the geopolitical, historical, and biblical dimensions of the crisis, including Iran’s proxy wars, nuclear ambitions, and the potential U.S. role in the conflict. From Israel’s strategic strik...

Join Monique for an engaging and thought-provoking Family Meeting as she addresses today’s pressing issues from a biblical perspective. First, she dives into the Tennessee Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 victory upholding the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, exploring its implications for protecting children and setting legal precedents nationwide. Then, she also tackles the complex topic of...

Join Monique and Krista for an eye-opening family meeting where we dive into the recent Los Angeles protests and riots. Are they really about ICE raids, or is there more to the story? They separate fact from fiction, addressing the role of rapid response groups and the funding behind the chaos, including groups like CHIRLA and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. We explore what Scripture says...

Join our weekly family meeting as we dive into current events from a Christian perspective. This week, we discuss the Seattle prayer event disrupted by Antifa, claims that the "Big, Beautiful Bill" threatens black people, and why biblical values matter in addressing poverty and government reliance.

Join us for a powerful Family Meeting as Monique dives into critical issues shaping our culture and faith! In this episode, she explores why social justice is not biblical justice, including our upcoming teen book group. She also discusses Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial policies, from hiring practices to sanctuary city stances and abortion advocacy, and their implications for the bl...

What does the arrival of South African refugees in the US mean for Christians? In this Family Meeting, Monique and Kevin dive into the Trump administration’s decision to grant refugee status to 59 white Afrikaners while suspending other refugee programs. We explore the pros and cons of this policy, the land appropriation issues in South Africa, and the biblical question of partiality in justice. W...

Why is there a 12' tall black woman standing in New York? And why are some of the nastiest people hiding in our government? Read the CO bill: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2025A/bills/2025a_1312_rer.pdf Support the Center for Biblical Unity through our Built to Last campaign. Find out more at www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/built2last -- Be sure to stay connected by downloa...

Monique did a public comment on Monday night at a local southern CA school board meeting. Tonight, she's doing a deep dive into the new "Ethnic Studies" curriculum that is now required for CA high school graduates. School boards may tell parents, "There is no Critical Race Theory in high school!" but they're lying. Glendora Unified School District's Ethnic Studies "curriculum" (outline?) https://w...

Someone made a video calling Monique out for defending white people. She has some thoughts. She also shares about a bill making its way through the Colorado legislature that would put parents in peril if they don't affirm their gender-confused children.

Monique and Kevin respond to the recent social media beef between Melissa Dougherty, Allie Beth Stuckey and the black church delegates. Kevin had some strong words to address the problem of ethnic idolatry in the black church.

We discuss some preliminary thoughts about reading Gentle Parenting books, and also react to a couple social media reels on gender confusion. What kind of job does one get if you're an interdisciplinary major? Krista really wants to know.

Monique was joined by our friends, Kevin Briggins, and Brandon Smith from the Black and Blurred podcast to talk about a recent article by our friend Woke Preacher Clips. It's a whole long discussion about the decay of race relations in evangelical churches in the last 10 years. Link to the article: "The “Racial Reconciliation” Movement Is Over. Good—Progressives Ruined It" https://centerforbaptist...

Kevin jumped on the Family Meeting today to share his research about the rumors on social media that thousands of Christians were slaughtered in Syria last weekend. Then Monique and Kevin shared their thoughts about the end of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington DC and why some people think that CFBU advocates for "wh!t3 suprem@cy."

Krista filled in on the Family Meeting this week. She invited our friend, Pastor George Sayour on to share his perspective about the Andrew Tate phenomenon. In the second half, we discussed Tim Keller's approach to church planting and his idea of third way-ism. -- Be sure to stay connected by downloading the CFBU app! With the CFBU app, you'll have all our resources (Theology Mom, All the Things S...

Monique and Kevin talk about the pros and cons of foreign aid and recent geo-political developments related to Ukraine. Additional resources: • Link to Kevin's Substack: https://kevinbriggins.substack.com/ • Exposing the LIES of Black History, part 2 | Episode 45 | Off Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeOMsNOZKHE

Monique is out of town this week, so Krista is filling in. She shared some concerns about the President's recent Executive Order related to expanding access to IVF. Later, she talks about the rise of "Christless Conservatism." Resources: • Is IVF Pro-Life? | Family Meeting | 8/28/24 https://youtube.com/live/z5R0NPlir6g • Should Christians Participate in IVF & Surrogacy? | 6/22/24 | #182 https://ww...

Monique is out of town this week, so Krista is filling in. In a recent interview with Sean Hannity, Vice President Vance mentioned an "old idea" called the "ordering of loves." This caused Christian Twitter to break down. Suddenly everyone was weighing in about a fairly obscure issue in public theology. Krista explains the biblical foundation for this idea in today's Family Meeting. Check out our...

There are a lot of discussions happening in the news right now about South Africa and the killing of white farmers. Monique shares some of her thoughts about this issue, after living there for over four years. Later in the show, she responds to a social media challenge to declare why she opposes diversity, equity and inclusion.

Krista was joined by Kevin Briggins to talk about the fallacy behind a lot of the DEI panic. They also discussed the collapse of USAID and the need for more transparency about the financials of the "Big Eva" industrial complex. Sources: • https://www.yahoo.com/news/diversity-hiring-cost-job-faa-081042821.html • https://mslegal.org/cases/brigida-v-faa/ • https://x.com/WokePreacherTV/status/18871489...

DEI is EVERYWHERE in the news right now. We discuss President Trump's recent comments about DEI in the FAA compromising safety. Sources: • https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1885178334893523018?s=57 • https://x.com/stillgray/status/1885296094990446836?s=57 • https://x.com/realjessica05/status/1885015214166258138?s=57 • https://web.archive.org/web/20240210121001/https://www.faa.gov/jobs/diversity_in...

Trying to study and understand the issue of Christian nationalism has been a long and winding road for us. When it started popping up on social media two years ago, we didn't even know what to do with the topic. We've had a few public conversations about it, but haven't shared too much about our own personal views. We've been in a mode of learning. But tonight, Krista will explain her journey with...

TOPIC 1: Krista explains her dissertation TOPIC 2: Russell Brand talks about "new" ways of interpreting the Bible • Viral clip: https://x.com/rustyrockets/status/1878993438164627833 • Honest Youth Pastor analysis on Brand's full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQ0bCnkJujo TOPIC 3: DEI in the military and fire • https://x.com/libsoftiktok/status/1879310230162710551 • https://www.reute...

FAMILY MEETING FRIDAY EDITION We hopped on the livestream to give some updates about the fire situation in L.A., as well as our thoughts on the devastation. -- Be sure to 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.

We are safe, but our beloved home town is struggling. We talk about the fire, as well as some other issues in the news this week. Did New Jersey really eliminate the test for teacher certification? And Krista shares some thoughts about Elon Musk's worldview. -- Sources: Is Poor City Management to Blame?: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-08/lack-of-water-from-hydrants-in-palisades-f...