Mama Bear Apologetics

Mama Bear Apologetics


Episode 123. Cricket, Ghost or God? Understanding the Holy Spirit.

March 11, 2025

Hey Mama Bears! Today, we’re tackling some big misconceptions about the Holy Spirit. He’s not just a mystical force or a gut feeling—He’s a person, fully God, with wisdom, and power. And getting this right matters! A.W. Tozer and R.A. Torrey remind us that a faulty view of the Holy Spirit can lead to serious theological errors. So, let’s dive into Scripture—Acts, Romans, and Galatians—to see who He really is and what that means for us.

Now, what’s the real evidence of the Spirit at work? It’s not just spiritual gifts or dramatic experiences—it’s the fruit of the Spirit (yep, even patience in the middle of toddler tantrums). He’s our Advocate, Comforter, and the One who intercedes when we don’t have the words. And when we look at Stephen in Acts, we see the kind of bold faith the Spirit empowers—exactly what we want for our kids.

So, how do we teach our kids about the Holy Spirit? We’ll break it down into everyday conversations that make sense, tackling tough questions (like the “unforgivable sin”) with biblical clarity. Because theology isn’t just for scholars—it’s for mamas raising the next generation of disciples.


Main Points Covered
  • Understanding the Holy Spirit Through Scripture
  • The Role of the Holy Spirit
  • Presence of the Holy Spirit
  • How to Teach Our Kids About the Holy Spirit


Unfamiliar Vocabulary
  • Omnipotence: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being all-powerful.
  • Omniscience: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being all-knowing.
  • Omnipresence: An attribute belonging solely to God. The property of being ever-present.
  • Blasphemy: to speak with contempt about God or to be defiantly irreverent.
  • Unforgivable Sin: Complete hardening of one’s heart and rejection of God, belittling and mockery of the world of the HS unto death

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