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The Alisa Childers Podcast
Helping you answer Progressive Christianity and skeptical claims against the gospel from a biblical worldview
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- The Alisa Childers Podcast
#415 Screens Don't Have to Win: A Christian Parent's Guide | Arlene Pellicane
When it comes to kids and screens, it's easy to feel like the damage is already done. But here's the good news: It's never too late to make a change, and you…
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#414 Why Are So Many Young People Turning to Roman Catholicism? | Dr. Clark Bates
Why are so many young Christians converting to Roman Catholicism? Is the Catholic Church really the original, unchanged church established by Jesus? And does…
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#413 Francis Schaeffer Saw This Coming. Now We're Living It | Dr. Bruce Little
Decades ago, Christian philosopher and apologist Francis Schaeffer warned that evangelical Christianity was heading toward what he called “The Great…
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#412 Christian Women Get Real About Menopause, Faith, and Everything In Between
Hot flashes, brain fog, anxiety, mood swings, sleepless nights... menopause can turn your world upside down! But how do we navigate these very real physical…
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#411 Christianity and Perimenopause: Staying Faithful When Your Hormones Crash Out | Hilary Morrison
What does it look like to remain faithful to Christ when your hormones feel like they’re crashing out? In this first episode of a two-part series on…
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#410 Modern Apostles and Prophets? Examining the New Apostolic Reformation | Brandon Kimber
The New Apostolic Reformation has become increasingly influential in churches, worship music, conferences, and even politics—but what exactly is it, and how…
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#409 How to Share the Gospel with Muslims: Start Here! | Elle ISO
Have you ever wanted to share the gospel with a Muslim but felt intimidated because you don’t know enough about Islam? In this episode, I’m joined by Elle ISO…
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#408 Biblical or Cultish? Examining the "Anointed Man" Church Leadership Model
What does the Bible actually teach about church leadership—and what happens when a pastor is treated as “God’s anointed man” whose board exists to strengthen…
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#407 When Progressive Logic Collapses: Reacting to Viral TikToks | Monique Duson & Phoenix Hayes
In this episode, I’m joined by Monique Duson and Phoenix Hayes to react to viral clips about abortion, progressive Christianity, gender ideology, and more. But…
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#406 Responding to the Backlash: Grifting, Manipulation & Biblical Forgiveness
After my recent appearance on Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary, the backlash came fast. Candace Owens featured clips from our conversation on her show…
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#405 Why They Left Christianity: Analyzing Real Deconstruction Stories | Matt Schmidt
In Part 1 of my conversation with Matt Schmidt, we explored his argument that many deconstruction stories reveal a deeper problem: faith that was ultimately…
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#404 The REAL Reason Christians Deconstruct | Matt Schmidt
Why do people really deconstruct their Christian faith? Church hurt, hypocrisy, doubts about the Bible, science, sexuality, and politics may trigger a…
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#403 Evidence Against Point Loma Nazarene University (Part 2) | Noah and Ashley Shaw
In Part 1, former Point Loma Nazarene University students Noah and Ashley Shaw shared their firsthand experiences with progressive Christianity on campus. In…
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#402 Skillet’s John and Korey Cooper Break Their Silence About NAR & Church Abuse
For the first time, John and Korey Cooper of the Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum rock band Skillet are breaking their silence about the church abuse that…
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#401 Is Point Loma Nazarene Becoming Progressive? Former Students Speak Out (Part 1) | Noah & Ashley Shaw
What happens when students attend a Christian university expecting their faith to be strengthened—but instead encounter professors who question Scripture…
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#400 Radical Islam, LGBTQ Ideology, Marxism & The Agenda That Unites Them | Frank Turek & Phoenix Hayes
What do radical Islam, LGBTQ ideology, cultural Marxism, socialism, and the Democratic Party have in common? On the surface, their beliefs—and even their…
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#399 Radical Muslims Threatened His Family—A Crash Course in Radical Islam | Michael Jones
Michael Jones and his family were doxxed and threatened for publicly challenging Islam. Their personal information was exposed, the threats became serious…
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#398 Black Lives, Abortion, and the Racism No One Wants to Talk About | Ryan Bomberger
Ryan Bomberger came ready to challenge sacred cows and say the things many Christians are afraid to say. Conceived in rape and placed for adoption, Ryan has…
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#397 Do Christians Have to Forgive Everyone? Answering Biggest Objections to Conditional Forgiveness | Teasi Cannon
Few topics generate more emotional pushback among Christians than forgiveness. Are Christians required to forgive everyone—even when the person who hurt them…
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#396 She’s 18—And She’s Changing Minds About Abortion | Ava Calhoun
At just 18 years old, Ava Calhoun is taking a microphone to college campuses and city streets to ask strangers a simple question: When do you think life…
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#395 The Feminization of the University—and Why Christians Should Care | Dr. Corey Miller
Why are young men and young women increasingly moving in different cultural and political directions? In this episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Corey Miller…
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#394 The Case FOR Equal Protection for the Preborn | Ginna Cross
In Part 2 of our series on equal protection for the preborn, Alisa sits down with Ginna Cross, co-CEO of Alliance Family Services, to hear the case for why…
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#393 Should Christians Support Equal Protection for the Preborn? A Friendly Debate with Scott Klusendorf
Equal protection for the preborn has become one of the biggest and most divisive debates in the pro-life movement. Everyone agrees abortion ends the life of an…
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#392 Frank Turek Responds to Candace Owens' Claims | Frank Turek
Charlie Kirk's assassination sparked an explosion of conspiracy theories. Many of those claims, amplified by Candace Owens, have accused eyewitnesses…
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#391 Busting the Biggest Myths About Complementarianism | Denny Burk
Was Phoebe the first female preacher? Was Junia an apostle? Can women preach, teach, or host Christian podcasts? These questions are fueling some of the…
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#390 My Honest Review of Jen Wilkin's Women of the Word + How to Study the Bible
Is Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin a reliable guide for learning how to study the Bible? With more than 250,000 copies sold, Women of the Word has become one…
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#389 God Healed Her of Cancer. Why Doesn't He Heal Everyone? | Corley Spell
What do you do when you pray for healing...and God says yes? What do you do when He says not yet—or not in the way you hoped? In this episode, I sit down with…
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#388 AI 101: What Every Christian Should Know About Artificial Intelligence | Ryan Pauly
AI is already shaping the way we search, learn, create, and even think. The question isn't whether Christians should engage with AI, it's how. In this…
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#387 Is There a Demonic Agenda Behind Alien Fascination and Disclosure Day? | Jac Marino
What if the biggest threat behind today's alien obsession isn't extraterrestrial at all? Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day has people asking questions about…
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#386 Were Christians Always Pro-Life? Examining the Historical Record
Were Christians always pro-life, or is opposition to abortion a recent political invention? Did the Southern Baptist Convention prove that Christians were…
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#385 How Five Words Became the Center of the Culture War
Truth. Love. Justice. Tolerance. Authenticity. Everyone uses these words—but are we even talking about the same things? In this Q&A episode, Alisa tackles one…
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#384 Does Hierarchy Hurt Marriage? Let's Listen to Sheila Wray Gregoire Together
What happens when popular Christian voices claim that hierarchy is the root cause of harm in marriage, sex, and the church? In this episode, I listen through…
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#383 Two Trisomy Moms Respond to a Viral Abortion Story | Carli Smith & Mandi Moseley
When YouTubers Jesse and Ashley Ridgeway announced that they had aborted their baby after receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, the story sparked…
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#382 When Facts Aren't Enough: Sharing the Gospel with Resistant People | Jason Jimenez
How do you share the gospel with someone who seems to have heard every argument and rejected every answer? What do you do when conversations with a skeptical…
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#381 What I Actually Said About Sheila Gregoire and Al Mohler: Responding to the Backlash
Did I owe Sheila Gregoire a private conversation before critiquing The Great Sex Rescue? Am I unqualified to review her work because I haven't read other books…
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#380 The Dark Side of Gentle Parenting: What Viral Influencers Get Wrong | Brett & Erin Kunkle
Gentle parenting is everywhere—but is it biblical? In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Erin Kunkle of Maven to ask what’s really underneath one of today’s…
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#379 Conspiracy Theories, Propaganda, and the Death of Critical Thinking
How do Christians pursue truth without falling into paranoia, manipulation, or online radicalization? In this personal episode, I share the story of how I once…
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#378 Sheila Wray Gregoire's Great Sex Rescue: Real Problems, Wrong Answers? | Anne Kennedy
Sheila Gregoire has become one of the most influential voices in the Christian conversation surrounding sex, marriage, and evangelical culture. But do her…
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#377 Baylor’s LGBTQ Controversy: Compassion or Compromise?
As Baylor University faces controversy over recent LGBTQ-related campus events and questions about whether Christian institutions are experiencing theological…
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#376 Top Bible Scholar Debunks TikTok Bible Myths | Dr. Dan Wallace
From viral TikTok claims to skeptical arguments popularized by comedians and progressive influencers, Christians are constantly told that the Bible was…
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#375 Deconstruction: Proof They Were Never Saved? | Answering Your Hardest Questions
How do you know when a church has abandoned biblical truth? Can Christians practice discernment without becoming cynical? Why are so many young people…
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#374 Michael Jackson Movie Review + The Best Resources for Kids | Ethan Nicolle
Culture, media, and parenting collide in this packed episode. First, a sharp review of the Michael Jackson movie—what it gets right, what it misses, and the…
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#373 Why Smart People Fall For Online Manipulation | Phoenix Hayes
Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In this episode, I’m joined by Phoenix Hayes to expose the tactics influencers, media voices, and online…
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#372 From Same-Sex Relationship to Freedom in Christ | Patti Height
Patti Height thought she had finally found freedom—identity, love, acceptance, success. But beneath it all was confusion, trauma, addiction, and pain. In this…
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#371 We Need to Talk About Christian Nationalism: What It Really Is | Dr. Bill Roach
Christian nationalism is one of the most debated and misunderstood issues in the church today. Is it simply a smear label used against conservatives—or is…
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#370 Reacting to Progressive and Deconstruction TikToks | Monique Duson & Phoenix Hayes
Monique Duson and Phoenix Hayes join the show for a wild ride through progressive and deconstruction TikTok. We react in real time to viral takes, hot-button…
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#369 Sending Your Christian Kid to College? 5 Challenges to Prepare For | Dr. Jonathan Morrow
Today’s students are stepping into a cultural landscape unlike any generation before them—one shaped by hyper-personalization, competing worldviews, and…
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#368 Why God Allows Suffering (It’s Not Random) | Clay & Jean E. Jones
Why does God allow suffering—and how can it actually be used for good? In this episode, I’m joined by Clay and Jean E. Jones to explore one of the hardest and…
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#367 Inside the Occult: Ritual Magick, the Golden Dawn, and the Way Out | Jac Marino
In this episode, Alisa sits down with Jac Marino, a former self-described sorceress involved in ritual magick to explore her journey out of the New Age and…
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#366 Bethel Exposed: What Should Christians Do Now? | Naomi Wright
What happens when the leaders you trusted are exposed—and the system you believed in starts to collapse? In this episode, I sit down with Naomi Wright, founder…
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#365 Biblical Forgiveness Isn’t What You’ve Been Told | Teasi Cannon
Is “forgive and forget” actually biblical — or a modern therapeutic idea Christians have absorbed without realizing it? In this episode, I sit down with Teasi…
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#364 Did Adam & Eve Really Exist? Why It Matters More Than You Think | Dr. J.R. Miller
Did Adam and Eve really exist — and does it actually matter for the gospel? In this episode, we continue our exploration of origins, tackling some of the most…
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#363 It’s Time to End Same-Sex Marriage— A Child-Centered Case | Katy Faust
What if the real victims of marriage redefinition were never the adults—but the children? In this explosive conversation, Katie Faust joins me to talk about…
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#362 Disability Justice? The Hidden Branch of Critical Theory Infiltrating the Church | Ela “The Disapologist”
What happens when critical theory gets applied to disability? In this fascinating conversation, Alisa sits down with Christian apologist Ela, known online as…
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#361 From Gender Confusion and Lesbian Identity to Freedom in Christ | Christine Sneeringer
Christine Sneeringer joins me for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about trauma, identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of Christ. Christine…
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#360 Theistic Evolution vs Intelligent Design: What’s the Difference? | Dr. JT Bridges
Today we’re continuing our conversation about theistic evolution and the theological implications of how we think about origins. In this episode, Dr. JT…
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#359 Young Earth, Old Earth, or Theistic Evolution? | Dr. Tricia Scribner
Today’s episode tackles a topic I’ve wanted to explore for years: the age of the earth and what Christians should really believe about origins. Is the earth…
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#358 How Universities Quietly Changed America | Dr. Corey Miller
If you're going to send your kids or grandkids to university, you need to understand what’s happening there. Because if you don’t, you may be paying for the…
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#357 Not Every Doctrine Is Equal (Here’s Why) | David Geisler
In a “can’t we all just agree to disagree?” age, how do Christians know which doctrines are worth dividing over—and which ones faithful believers can disagree…
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#356 Given 2 Weeks to Terminate Their Baby — They Chose Life | The Leopard Family
When Jeff and Cat Leopard learned their daughter Adelyne had Trisomy 18, they were told she was “incompatible with life,” pressured to terminate, and given a…