Podcast Episodes

#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 isn’t), why it matters for evangelism and …

Published on 6 hours ago

#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 psychological roots of deliverance ministry…

Published on 3 days, 20 hours ago

#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 within evangelical institutions. Instea…

Published on 1 week ago

#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 Christian political involvement in the w…

Published on 2 weeks ago

#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 many Christian leaders waffle, what “third-…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

#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 of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and host …

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

#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 between faithful involvement and a political …

Published on 4 weeks ago

#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 that seeks to keep Christians silent on po…

Published on 1 month ago

#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 episode,  @TytusJones  joins me to dig into th…

Published on 1 month ago

#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: the gospel was proclaimed with boldness a…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago