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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 about in good conscience? The New Testament repeatedly warns that false teachers
#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 countdown on a calendar. Instead, as Christians who believe every human being is m
#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 ages 4–10—without the awkwardness, the shame, or the purity-culture baggage. Elizab
#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 Adam Claason joins me for a deep (but very accessible) conversation on gospel re
#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 it. I’m joined by my friend Melissa Dougherty for one of our big-picture, no-ston
#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 to walk gently and honestly through a real crisis of belief. Devon shares how de
#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 response from its leaders, including Kris Vallotton and Bill Johnson, following the exp
#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 suddenly seems to “make sense” once you understand the deeper worldview battle under
#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 warfare often collide. My guest is Michael O’Brien, beloved solo artist from the ’
#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 Crain and I walk through Better Ways to Read the Bible by progressive Christian pa
#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 self-titled album released back in 2000. If you remember us as the “Christian Spice Girls”
#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 joined by my friend Abby Halberstadt, better known as M is for Mama, to talk about her
#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 send to a brand-new Christian who’s asking, “Where do I even start?” In the wake
#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 and the alleged cover-up by TPUSA and others. Rather than chasing every rumor, A
#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 (Celebrate Kids) about helping kids understand male and female as part of God’s design, w
#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 (Boyce College/SBTS; President of CBMW; author of What Is the Meaning of Sex?) f
#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 discipleship, and how to respond when cri
#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. Together they explore how many of today
#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. Instead, she watched the entire “Big Evangelical
#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 wake of recent events, the rise of Christi
#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-wayism” really is, and how subtle, academ
#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 of The Rebellion, to unpack how small com
#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 gospel. We reflect on the dangers of Chri
#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 politics, and the New Apostolic Reformation
#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 the roots and rituals of Greek organizations,
#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 and clarity to the whole world. There was
#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 science of hermeneutics—the practice of interpreting Scripture. We’ll wrestle wit
#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 Christians can cling to the eternal perspective we’re given in Christ. I also talk a
#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 described the Holy Spirit as the “blue genie from Aladdin”—and this wasn’t just a
