Episodes

Elisabeth Elliot was a young missionary in Ecuador when members of a remote Amazonian indigenous people group killed her husband Jim and his four colleagues. And yet, she stayed in the jungle with her young daughter to minister to the very people who had thrown the spears, demonstrating the power of Christ’s forgiveness.This courageous, no-nonsense Christian went on to write dozens of books, host a long-running radio show, and speak at conferences all over the world. She was a pillar of coherent...

Phoenix Hayes joins the podcast to talk about the cultural movement called “Body Positivity.” Is it really about feeling positive about our bodies or is there more going on? How should Christians approach topics related to food, weight, and eating disorders? What does the Bible say about our bodies? ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives. Use the code, ALISA, to get 10% off any p...

For some, “apologetics” is a big scary word that sounds intimidating or overwhelming. For others, it seems like head-knowledge with no heart. For still others, it can conjure images of debate by argumentative intellectuals. In today’s episode, we’ll talk with Dr. Doug Groothuis, and Dr. Andrew I. Shepardson about their new book which spells it all out in simple terms. We’ll talk through some objections to apologetics, and walk through several arguments for the existence of God. ----------------...

Gregory Hyde joins the podcast to share his story of being a musician and worship leader, and walking through a time of doubt that ultimately that led him to study apologetics. We talk about some of his toughest questions… how to make sense of difficult narratives in the Old Testament, why God would create the devil knowing that Satan would rebel, and do rock stars go to heaven? ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good ...

Michael Moore, aka “The Honest Youth Pastor” spends a good bit of time creating sermon reviews of popular pastors and teachers. In his studies, he has identified 5 vulnerabilities in the Christian church that we should all be aware of. We discuss progressive Christianity, Christian Nationalism, Motivational Christianity, a lack of biblical literacy and church history awareness, and the role/legitimacy of deliverance ministry in the church. -------------------------------------------------------...

Today’s episode deals with all things Enneagram. The Enneagram is viewed by many Christians to be a harmless personality test that can help us with our relationships with God and others. But is there more to it? In today’s episode, Alexa Cramer joins the podcast to discuss the origins of the Enneagram, it’s influence in the church, and it’s subtle promotion of the false self/true self identity categories that Enneagram coaches (even the Christian ones) promote. Some Christian coaches try and har...

Which books should every Christian bookstore remove immediately? Which ones should they make sure and stock up on? Author, blogger, and book reviewer Tim Challies joins the podcast today to give his opinion on the best 3 and worst 4 books every church book store should be aware of. We also talk about his new book, Seasons of Sorrow, about the tragic and sudden passing of his son, Nick and how Tim and his family have navigated that loss. Tim reflects on the goodness of God, the problem of sufferi...

Progressive teachers and churches now offer a version of Jesus that emphasizes friendliness, acceptance, and tolerance—a version that many Christians are falling for. They don’t realize that they’ve been sold a fairy tale that is historically and biblically indefensible. Jason Jimenez joins the podcast today to talk about how progressive teachers are Hijacking Jesus and denying core historic truths about who he is. In this episode, we talk through the progressive teachings of Jesus’ deity and hu...

J. Warner Wallace is a successful cold case homicide detective from Los Angeles who was an atheist for many years. He decided to put Christianity through the same type of evidentiary tests he put his cold cases through. He converted to Christianity when the evidence led him there. He joins the podcast today to talk about skeptical challenges to New Testament reliability, and how he, as a detective resolved those challenges for himself. -----------------------------------------------------------...

For the past several years, Christians have been confronted with the chaos coming from the progressive left. We’ve seen words become redefined, biblical gender and sexuality become confused, and the push for abortion rights become stronger. It can be tempting to push back by swinging from one extreme to the other. It’s important to remember what unites us in the first place. My friend Jon Root joins the podcast today to share an urgent warning with the church about what he calls “Christ-less con...

In the past few years, we have experienced a cultural upheaval surrounding issues of race, sexuality, gender, identity politics, and social justice. Dr. Neil Shenvi and Dr. Pat Sawyer join the podcast to talk about their new book, Critical Dilemma, a thorough, well-documented, fair, and truthful resource that will likely become the go-to primer for understanding the infusion of critical theory into Western society. For anyone left feeling confused, frustrated, and bewildered by the radical shift...

John Cooper joins me for another “mashup” episode going out to both our platforms this week! In this episode, we talk about the state of Contemporary Christian music, and how we got to a place in history in which industry insiders are promoting and defending anti-Christian values among their artists. We cover everything from recent events such as a drag queen topping the iTunes Christian charts to recent deconstruction stories to who owns the Christian record labels. We end with some encourageme...

Today’s episode is all about worship! One of the most common topics I’m asked about is the state of the CCM industry and worship music in general. In today’s episode, I answer questions live from Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook about whether or not we should sing Bethel songs, is it okay to have spontaneous worship in our services, is it okay to sing a song that is theologically shallow but not incorrect and many more. Plus, I make an exciting announcement about a brand new platform I’m launchi...

Do you have friends who struggle with same-sex attraction or confusion over their identity as male or female? Do you personally encounter tension between your biology and your mind? Dr. Christopher Yuan joins the podcast to talk through tough topics like same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, and how we can best minister to friends and loved ones who wrestle with these issues. We also discuss his brand new video series for youth called, The Holy Sexuality Project, which you can download here: ht...

The Barbie movie has everyone talking about themes of toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and what it means to be a woman. I watched the movie to see what all the fuss is about, and I have some thoughts! Tune in to hear my review and then hear my top 10 worldview resources for kids. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Ranchers: American Meat Delivered Use the code, ALISA, and get $30.00 off your first box! Go to goodr...

Though it was penned thousands of years ago, the Book of Proverbs offers a wealth of guidance that helps you live well today. It's also a common target for skeptics who claim its contradictory, makes false promises, and is plagiarized from other ancient texts. Jean E. Jones joins the podcast to take these challenges head on and to share what Proverbs says about topics such as money, sexuality, and relationships. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is s...

Our culture has launched an all out assault on the very idea of what it means to be human and it all comes down to identity. Phoenix Hayes, who is the creative director for Cross Examined, joins the podcast to share about her research into this topic. We also chat about how she talks to her kids about gender, and why she is totally fed up with Target. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Ranchers: American Meat Deli...

The gospel is under attack today--not only from outside cultural forces but also from within the church. In today’s episode, popular YouTuber and Bible teacher Allen Parr helps us to identify and withstand seven of the most common false teachings that undermine the gospel and lead many well-meaning Christians astray. For an anxious and weary world, the gospel of Jesus Christ is the one true source of deep peace and lasting joy. But today, many supposedly Christian teachers are spreading ideas th...

Pastors, thoughtful Christians, and students of Scripture must learn how to carefully read and understand the Bible, but it can be difficult to know where to start! In this episode, Andreas J. Kostenberger explains how to interpret Scripture from three effective viewpoints: canonical, thematic, and ethical. We discuss how Biblical Theology is arranged book by book from the Old Testament (using the Hebrew order) through the New Testament, and how this differs from systematic theology. ----------...

Frank Turek joins the podcast to talk about the common sense case for biblical marriage, and gives sound advice to Christians who are navigating pride month with their families, friends, and jobs. Frank specifically speaks to pastors with an urgent call to speak out about these issues, and gives Christians specific steps and talking points to bring up with their employers when they feel pressured to use preferred pronouns and affirm what the Bible and their conscience cannot. Don’t miss this epi...

Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries joins the podcast to talk about how Christian parents can protect their kids from the false ideologies regarding gender. The debate over gender ideology has revealed a raging fury against the idea that human beings bear the image of God. Nowhere is this indignation more clearly seen than in the deconstruction of the very definition of male and female. Sincere and faithful Christians cannot remain on the sidelines. We must speak with biblically informed, compas...

How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive? For example, a headline in the Washington Post reads: ”Why Can't We Hate Men?" A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, No Good Men, and Are Men Necessary? Nancy Pearcey joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming book which takes readers through American History to discover how the secular script for masculinity turned toxic--and what action we can take to fix it. We often hear that Exhibi...

Recently at a conference, a man handed me a letter from his deconstructed son. I recall him saying, “Please use this in any way that can help.” I decided to talk through the points in the letter with the intention of helping families understand their loved ones who are in deconstruction, and to bring clarity to some of the issues that are so common among deconstructionists. ----------------------------------------------------------------- This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Ranche...

Untamed is a very popular (and trendy) book written by Glennon Doyle that has enchanted millions of people. Published in 2020, it's a memoir of Glennon Doyle. One reviewer describes the book in this way: "This testament to female empowerment and self-love, with an endearing coming-out story at the center, will delight readers." The scary patriarchy. Radical feminism. White supremacy. Oppressed by religion. Not to mention the Progressive/New Age spirituality scattered throughout the book. With a ...