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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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#355 How to Talk To Your Kids About Sex: A Biblical, Step-by-Step Guide | Elizabeth Urbanowicz
In this jam-packed (and super practical) conversation, I sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to tackle “the talk” for kids…
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#354 Are the Gospels Anonymous? A Scholar Responds, with Adam Claasen
If someone told you the Gospels were “anonymous legends written decades later,” would you know how to answer without panic-googling? In this episode, Historian…
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#353 Cultural Chaos: Furries, Propaganda, NAR Scandals and the Woke Right, with Melissa Dougherty
Does your social feed feel like a theological and cultural food fight lately? Let's face it. It’s chaotic out there — and today we talk about basically all of…
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#352 He Was Ready to Become an Atheist...Then This Happened, with Allen Hainline and Devin Squeri
When long-buried questions finally surface, faith can feel like it’s hanging by a thread. In this episode, Alisa sits down with Allen Hainline and Devin Squeri…
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#351 Repentance or Damage Control? Testing Bethel Against the Scripture
Was that biblical repentance...or something else? In this episode, I take a hard look at the recent controversy surrounding Bethel Church and the public…
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#350 The War on Western Civilization, with John Stonestreet
Today I’m joined by John Stonestreet from the Colson Center for a conversation about what’s happening to the West—and why so much of our cultural confusion…
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#349 Hidden Sin, Near Divorce, and the Christian Music Machine, with Michael O’Brien
Today’s conversation is a candid and at times sobering look inside the contemporary Christian music industry—where calling, platform, pressure, and spiritual…
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#348 When “Better” Isn’t Biblical: Rethinking Progressive Bible Interpretations
This is the first episode of the New Year, and I'm starting with a deep dive into how progressive Christianity approaches the Bible. In this episode, Natasha…
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#347 The Zoegirl Reunion Fans Have Waited For (25 Years Later!)
In this very special episode, I’m reunited with my ZOEgirl bandmates, Kristin Schweain and Chrissy Katina, to celebrate 25 years since our very first…
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#346 You're Not a Victim of Motherhood: Pushing Back on Victimhood Culture, with Abbie Halberstadt
When motherhood feels more like a thousand little deaths to self than the glossy highlight reel on Instagram, is it really worth it? In this episode, I’m…
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#345 Exposing Biola’s Drift: What Parents Need to Know, with Dr. Krista Bontrager
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#344 A Beginner’s Guide to the Christian Worldview, with Greg Koukl
In this episode of the Alisa Childers Podcast, I’m joined by my friend and OG apologist, Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason, for what I hope will be the episode you…
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#343 Candace Owens, Discernment, and the Crisis of Critical Thinking
In this episode of the Alisa Childers Podcast, Alisa tackles the swirling controversy surrounding Candace Owens’ claims about the assassination of Charlie Kirk…
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#342 Gender Isn't a Spectrum...It's God's Design, with Dr. Jeff Myers & Dr. Kathy Koch
Gender isn’t something we “become,” it’s a good gift from God. In this episode, Alisa talks with Dr. Jeff Meyer (Summit Ministries) and Dr. Kathy Cook…
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#341 Men and Women Are Not the Same (and That’s Good!) with Denny Burk
What does Scripture really say about being male and female, and how did the “Nashville Statement” become a line in the sand? Today I’m joined by Dr. Denny Burk…
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#340 Apologetics Isn't a Dirty Word: What Everyone Gets Wrong, with Douglas Groothuis
Today I’m joined by philosopher and veteran apologist Dr. Douglas Groothuis to tackle the biggest misconceptions about Christian apologetics—what it is (and…
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#339 The Dark Side of Deliverance: Pagan Roots and Spiritual Abuse, with Anna Kitko
In today's conversation, Alisa Childers is joined by Anna Kitko—a researcher and clinical expert on spiritual abuse—to unpack the historical, biblical, and…
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#338 The Discreditation Machine: 6 Manipulative Tactics to Silence Truth, with Megan Basham
When journalist and author Megan Basham released her book Shepherds for Sale, the evidence she uncovered should have sparked healthy reform and accountability…
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#337 Dominionism, Third-Way, and the Christian Right: A Friendly Debate, with Jesse Westwood
Is deeper political engagement faithfulness—or a fast track to compromise? In this candid conversation, Alisa and Jesse Westwood (Faith Reframed) wrestle with…
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#336 John Cooper Goes Off on Third-Waysim: Is the West Worth Saving?
After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a lot of masks slipped. In this no-fluff conversation, Alisa sits down with John Cooper (Skillet) to unpack why so…
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#335 The Progressive Poison Spreading Through Christian Colleges, with Dr. Everett Piper
Are Christian colleges quietly leading the church into deconstruction? In this hard-hitting episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Everett Piper, former president…
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#334 Why Political and cultural Engagement Is Not a social Gospel, with Frank Turek
In this episode, Alisa Childers welcomes Frank Turek for a wide-ranging conversation about Christian political engagement, 3rd wayism, and the difference…
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#333 3rd Wayism vs. NAR: Opposite Errors Threatening the Church, with Jon Root
In this episode, Alisa Childers sits down with Jon Root to examine two opposite but equally dangerous influences in the church today: the “3rd way” approach…
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#332 Should Christians Pledge Fraternities and Sororities? with Ty Jones
Many Christian students face pressure to join fraternities and sororities on campus, but is Greek life compatible with the Christian worldview? In this…
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#331 Revival Is Here — And It’s Going to Be Messy. Thoughts about the Charlie Kirk Memorial
In this episode, I share my personal reflections from attending the Charlie Kirk Memorial in person. I talk about the undeniable realities of what took place…
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#330 You Might Be Twisting the Bible (Without Even Realizing It), with BJ Mauser
What if some of the ways we’ve been reading the Bible are actually twisting its meaning—without us even realizing it? In this episode, we dig into the art and…
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#329 Charlie Kirk, Conspiracy Theories, and the Hope of the Gospel
In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. I open up about what God showed me about my own heart, and how we as…
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#328 The Holy Spirit Is Not Your Genie: Responding to Jenn Johnson’s Troubling Theology
In this episode, I am joined by American Gospel director Brandon Kimber to analyze troubling comments made by Jenn Johnson of Bethel Church. Jenn Johnson has…
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#327 Can History be Known? Yes. Here's Why it Matters for Christianity, with Brian Huffling
In this episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Brian Huffling to tackle one of the most common objections in today’s cultural conversations: “That’s just your…
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#326 How to Guard Against Mission Drift, with Judge Phil Ginn
How can Christian institutions stay faithful in a shifting cultural landscape? In this episode, Judge Phil Ginn—President of Southern Evangelical…
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#325 Leaving the LGBTQ Life Behind to Follow Jesus, with Brady Cone
Brady grew up wrestling with same-sex attraction and questions about his sexuality. By the time he finished high school, he had accepted that he was gay. But…
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#324 A Tribute to my dad, Chuck Girard 1943-2025
In this episode, I share a very personal tribute to my dad, Chuck Girard. From his teenage years as a session singer in Los Angeles, to his encounter with…
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#323 Why Theology Falls Apart Without THIS (Prolegomena) with Dr. Doug Potter
Why do Christians who read the same Bible often end up with completely different beliefs? It usually comes down to something most people have never even heard…
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#322 A Conversation about New Testament Reliability, with Dr. Mel Winstead
In the first of several episodes highlighting seminary professors, New Testament scholar Dr. Mel Winstead joins the show to talk about the reliability of the…
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#321 Lessons We Can Learn from the Chip and Joanna Gaines Controversy
Chip and Joanna Gaines made headlines last week when their new show, "Back to the Frontier," prominently featured a same-sex couple with children procured…
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#320 Richard Rohr and the Heresy of the Universal Christ, with Alexa Cramer
Alexa Cramer joins the show to talk about here recent deep dive into the teachings of Richard Rohr. Rohr is a Franciscan Friar whose teachings are tremendously…
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#319 How Your Gifts and Talents Can be Used for Good or Evil, with Dr. Kathy Koch
Dr. Kathy Koch a best-selling author and founder of Celebrate Kids, which helps parents inspire their kid’s strengths. In today’s show we discuss the…
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#318 Was Jesus Silent about Homosexuality? Robert Gagnon Answers Dan McLellan
Dr. Robert Gagnon is the foremost traditional interpreter of the Bible when it comes to issues surrounding biblical marriage, gender, and sexuality. He joins…
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#317 Deliverance Ministry part 7, with Dawn Hill
Dawn Hill was a recognized "Prophet" and deliverance minister in the New Apostolic Reformation who has since repented of her false prophecies, teachings, and…
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#316 What is Contemplative Spirituality and is it Biblical? With Bob DeWaay
Bob DeWaay joins the podcast to talk about his extensive research on the topic of contemplative spirituality. In this episode, we discuss figures like Richard…
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#315 Modern Worship Music: Are we doing it right? With Dave Stovall
Dave Stovall joins the podcast to talk about his experience coming from CCM to becoming a local worship pastor. Alisa and Dave discuss their pet peeves with…
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#314 Does the Bible Contain the Right Gospels? With Adam Claasen
Have you heard that there are 60 gospels about the life of Jesus? Why did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John make the cut? Historian Adam Claasen joins the podcast…
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#313 Pastoring in an Age of Social Justice, with Darren Tyler(Pastors Series Pt. 5)
Darren Tyler pastors Conduit church in Franklin, Tn, which does amazing work all over the world to feed the hungry, clothe the poor, and meet the needs of…
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#312 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? | Pt. 6 with Dr. Doug Geivett and Dr. Richard Howe
In previous episodes of our deliverance series, we've compared the common teachings and practices of modern deliverance ministries to the Bible. Today's…
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#311 Should Christians Fight the Culture War? With Kirk Cameron
Kirk Cameron joins the podcast to talk about converting to Christianity at the height of his fame while playing Mike Seaver on the '80s sitcom Growing Pains…
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#310 Why are so Many Christian Leaders Caving to Wokeness and Secularism? with Dr. John G West
What if American culture isn’t collapsing because of crusading secularists? What if it’s failing because leading Christians identify more with secular elites…
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#309 Pastoring in an Age of Progressivism, with Josh Blevins (Pastor Series Pt. 4)
Pastor Josh Blevins pastors a Calvary Chapel right down the road from a very prominent and influential progressive church. He has discipled many Christians out…
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#308 Analyzing a Progressive Sermon, with Michael Moore
Michael Moore, better known as The Honest Youth Pastor joins the podcast to analyze and critique a sermon from a Nashville area "progressive Christian" church…
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#307 The False Teaching of Side B Ideology, with Christopher Yuan
Christopher Yuan joins the podcast to talk about the most prominent voices in the "Side B" sexuality conversation. We begin with the trajectories of Rob Bell…
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#306 Calling Out False Teachers: What Does the Bible Say? with Christopher Yuan
In the first of a two-part series, Christopher Yuan joins the podcast to talk about the biblical mandate to call out false teachers. When someone writes a…
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#305 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? | Pt. 5, with Bob Dewaay
Former Deliverance Minister Bob DeWaay joins the podcast to talk about what led him out of the deliverance ministry worldview. We discuss the practices of…
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#304 Do You Know the Name of the KEY Eyewitness to Jesus' Resurrecdtion? With Shane Rosenthal
Maybe you've heard that women were the first witnesses of the resurrection of Jesus but do you know about Joanna, who was likely the main eyewitness for Luke?…
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#303 Is the Shroud of Turin Legit? with Jeremiah Johnston
This holy week, many Christians are talking and thinking out the resurrection. The Shroud of Turin is an ancient burial cloth that bears the image of a man who…
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#302 The Dangerous Theology of Bethel Redding, with Brandon Kimber
Brandon Kimber, director of the American Gospel movies joins the podcast to talk about the theology of The New Apostolic Reformation, particularly as it is…
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#301 How Christian Art Can Communicate Theology and Apologetics, with J. Warner and Jimmy Wallace
J. Warner Wallace and his son Jimmy Wallace join the podcast to talk about their new graphic novel called: Case Files: Murder and Meaning. We discuss the role…
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#300 How Can Christians Most Effectively Protect the Unborn? (Abolition vs. Pro-Life) with Ginna Cross
Should Christians advocate for the complete abolition of abortion or try to pass bills that bring incremental change? Should abortion be criminalized? What is…
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#299 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? Pt. 4, with Doug Geivett and Richard Howe
What if your great-grandmother consulted a medium? What if your father is an addict? What if your mother had mental health issues? What if someone in your…
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#298 Should Christians Practice Deliverance Ministry? | Pt. 3, with Simon Brace
In episode three of our series on deliverance ministry, we dive into the question of what is going on in other countries. As we've challenged the paradigm of…
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#297 Pastoring in an Age of Skepticism, with John Joseph (Pastor Series Pt. 3)
I'm joined today by my Pastor, John Joseph. Pastor John shares his story of growing up in Maryland in a nominal Catholic home, then pursuing a life of…
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#296 Anti-intellectualism is a Discernment Killer!
In this video, I talk about the danger of anti-intellectualism, which can keep you from understanding your Bible and from living a vibrant Christian life. I…