Alisa Childers
Apologetics, discernment, and engaging culture with a biblical worldview.
Helping you answer Progressive Christianity and skeptical claims against the gospel from a biblical worldview
Episodes
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Jun 25, 2026 · 16 min
Were Christians always pro-life, or is opposition to abortion a recent political invention? Did the Southern Baptist Convention prove that Christians were historically pro-choice? In this episode, Alisa responds to claims made on The Joe…
Jun 21, 2026 · 53 min
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 of the biggest challenges facing Christians today: the redefinition of…
Jun 14, 2026 · 1h 25m
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 key clips from a recent Theology Gals interview with Sheila Wray Gregoire and…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1h 29m
When YouTubers Jesse and Ashley Ridgeway announced that they had aborted their baby after receiving a prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis, the story sparked intense online debate. But what if the voices most needed in that conversation were…
Jun 7, 2026 · 1h 15m
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 friend, a deconstructed child, or even a hostile questioner seem to hit a brick…
Jun 2, 2026 · 55 min
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 in the Christian marriage genre? And is it fair to question the methodology…
May 31, 2026 · 1h 10m
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 most popular parenting movements. Is gentle parenting just a kinder, more…
May 28, 2026 · 54 min
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 got swept into a conspiracy theory during a season of spiritual crisis and…
May 24, 2026 · 1h 9m
Sheila Gregoire has become one of the most influential voices in the Christian conversation surrounding sex, marriage, and evangelical culture. But do her conclusions actually stand up to biblical and logical scrutiny? In this episode,…
May 21, 2026 · 44 min
As Baylor University faces controversy over recent LGBTQ-related campus events and questions about whether Christian institutions are experiencing theological drift, a larger issue emerges beneath the headlines: What is love?…
May 17, 2026 · 1h 53m
From viral TikTok claims to skeptical arguments popularized by comedians and progressive influencers, Christians are constantly told that the Bible was rewritten, corrupted, edited by kings and popes, and passed down like a giant game of…
May 10, 2026 · 54 min
How do you know when a church has abandoned biblical truth? Can Christians practice discernment without becoming cynical? Why are so many young people deconstructing their faith? And can AI ever develop true discernment? In this candid…
May 3, 2026 · 48 min
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 deeper worldview lessons parents can teach their kids through it. Then, creator…
Apr 30, 2026 · 58 min
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 personalities use to persuade people without evidence. We break down how…
Apr 26, 2026 · 1h 15m
Patti Height thought she had finally found freedom—identity, love, acceptance, success. But beneath it all was confusion, trauma, addiction, and pain. In this gripping conversation, she shares how God interrupted everything and radically…
Apr 23, 2026 · 1h 33m
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 there a real movement seeking to reshape America’s political and religious order?…
Apr 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
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 theology, deconstruction trends, and the internet’s most confident bad…
Apr 12, 2026 · 1h 9m
Today’s students are stepping into a cultural landscape unlike any generation before them—one shaped by hyper-personalization, competing worldviews, and constant digital influence. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jonathan Morrow to…
Apr 9, 2026 · 55 min
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 most personal questions people ask: not just why evil exists, but how God works…
Apr 5, 2026 · 1h 2m
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 occult. Jac shares how subtle ideas like manifestation, “Christ consciousness,”…
Mar 29, 2026 · 1h 10m
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 of Be Emboldened, to walk through the real fallout of spiritual abuse,…
Mar 26, 2026 · 1h 13m
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 Cannon to challenge one of the most widely accepted assumptions in church…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 8m
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 controversial questions Christians are asking today. From theistic evolution to…
Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
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 her bold new Greater Than Campaign and why it’s time for Christians to stop…
Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
What happens when critical theory gets applied to disability? In this fascinating conversation, Alisa sits down with Christian apologist Ela, known online as The DisApologist, who herself lives with a physical disability, to talk about…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 1m
Christine Sneeringer joins me for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about trauma, identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of Christ. Christine shares her story of surviving years of sexual abuse, wrestling with deep…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 27m
Today we’re continuing our conversation about theistic evolution and the theological implications of how we think about origins. In this episode, Dr. JT Bridges helps us untangle what people actually mean when they say “evolution,”…
Mar 1, 2026 · 1h 42m
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 young? Is it old? Did God use evolutionary mechanisms to bring about life as we…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 12m
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 apostasy of your own children. That’s not hyperbole. That’s the sobering reality…
Feb 22, 2026 · 1h 17m
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 about in good conscience? The New Testament repeatedly warns that false…
Feb 15, 2026 · 47 min
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 countdown on a calendar. Instead, as Christians who believe every human being is…
Feb 12, 2026 · 56 min
In this jam-packed (and super practical) conversation, I sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to tackle “the talk” for kids ages 4–10—without the awkwardness, the shame, or the purity-culture baggage.…
Feb 8, 2026 · 56 min
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 Adam Claason joins me for a deep (but very accessible) conversation on gospel…
Feb 5, 2026 · 1h 27m
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 it. I’m joined by my friend Melissa Dougherty for one of our big-picture,…
Feb 1, 2026 · 1h 4m
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 to walk gently and honestly through a real crisis of belief. Devon shares how…
Jan 29, 2026 · 1h 1m
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 response from its leaders, including Kris Vallotton and Bill Johnson, following the…
Jan 18, 2026 · 53 min
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 suddenly seems to “make sense” once you understand the deeper worldview battle…
Jan 11, 2026 · 1h 7m
Today’s conversation is a candid and at times sobering look inside the contemporary Christian music industry—where calling, platform, pressure, and spiritual warfare often collide. My guest is Michael O’Brien, beloved solo artist from the…
Jan 2, 2026 · 1h 14m
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 Crain and I walk through Better Ways to Read the Bible by progressive Christian…
Dec 7, 2025 · 1h 12m
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 self-titled album released back in 2000. If you remember us as the “Christian Spice…
Nov 30, 2025 · 52 min
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 joined by my friend Abby Halberstadt, better known as M is for Mama, to talk about…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1h 23m
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Nov 20, 2025 · 1h 23m
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 send to a brand-new Christian who’s asking, “Where do I even start?” In the…
Nov 16, 2025 · 1h 0m
In this episode of the Alisa Childers Podcast, Alisa tackles the swirling controversy surrounding Candace Owens’ claims about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the alleged cover-up by TPUSA and others. Rather than chasing every rumor,…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1h 14m
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 (Celebrate Kids) about helping kids understand male and female as part of God’s design,…
Nov 6, 2025 · 1h 2m
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 (Boyce College/SBTS; President of CBMW; author of What Is the Meaning of Sex?)…
Nov 3, 2025 · 54 min
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 discipleship, and how to respond when…
Oct 30, 2025 · 1h 6m
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. Together they explore how many of…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1h 13m
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. Instead, she watched the entire “Big…
Oct 19, 2025 · 1h 14m
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 wake of recent events, the rise of…
Oct 16, 2025 · 1h 52m
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-wayism” really is, and how subtle,…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1h 22m
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 of The Rebellion, to unpack how small…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1h 2m
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 gospel. We reflect on the dangers of…
Oct 2, 2025 · 1h 1m
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 politics, and the New Apostolic…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1h 0m
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 the roots and rituals of Greek…
Sep 24, 2025 · 45 min
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 and clarity to the whole world. There…
Sep 20, 2025 · 1h 9m
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 science of hermeneutics—the practice of interpreting Scripture. We’ll wrestle…
Sep 12, 2025 · 33 min
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 Christians can cling to the eternal perspective we’re given in Christ. I also talk…
Sep 11, 2025 · 1h 8m
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 described the Holy Spirit as the “blue genie from Aladdin”—and this wasn’t just…
Sep 7, 2025 · 1h 1m
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 interpretation.” Together, they explore why history and the meaning of words are not…
Aug 31, 2025 · 1h 19m
How can Christian institutions stay faithful in a shifting cultural landscape? In this episode, Judge Phil Ginn—President of Southern Evangelical Seminary—joins me to talk about the danger of mission drift and how SES works to stay…
Aug 28, 2025 · 1h 16m
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 in college, God began stirring in his heart. After his sophomore year, Brady…
Aug 18, 2025 · 45 min
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 Jesus during the Jesus Revolution, to a lifetime of ministering through music, his…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1h 5m
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 of: prolegomena—how we approach Scripture before we even start reading it. In…
Jul 31, 2025 · 1h 7m
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 New Testament. We discuss some of the archaeological finds that have supported…
Jul 28, 2025 · 47 min
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 through IVF and surrogacy. The significant backlash from their largely Christian…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1h 13m
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 influential in the movements of deconstruction and progressive Christianity.…
Jul 17, 2025 · 55 min
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 intersection of Original Sin and how it affects our individual personalities, strengths,…
Jul 14, 2025 · 1h 14m
Dr. Robert Gagnon is the foremost traditional interpreter of the Bible when it comes to issues surrounding biblical marriage, gender, and sexuality. He joins the podcast today to answer claims made by Dr. Dan McLellan, a Bible scholar who…
Jul 7, 2025 · 1h 7m
Dawn Hill was a recognized "Prophet" and deliverance minister in the New Apostolic Reformation who has since repented of her false prophecies, teachings, and practices. On today's show she talks about her current ministry which includes…
Jun 30, 2025 · 1h 26m
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 Foster and Ruth Haley Barton, concepts like spiritual direction, lectio divina,…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1h 6m
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 modern worship music, as well as their views on how to choose theologically sound…
