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 spo...
Jul 23, 2023•55 min
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 Delivere...
Jul 16, 2023•59 min
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...
Jul 09, 2023•54 min
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. -----------...
Jul 02, 2023•47 min
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...
Jun 25, 2023•1 hr
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...
Jun 18, 2023•56 min
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 Exhibit...
Jun 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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 Ranchers: ...
Jun 05, 2023•59 min
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 ...
May 21, 2023•55 min
When any culture starts calling good evil and evil good, Truth is the only rebellion left, says Dr. Everett Piper who served as president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University for 17 years. Dr. Piper joins the podcast to discuss how American colleges have gone from places that teach and challenge students, to facilities that coddle them and leave them fragile and easily offended. He talks about the radical departure from truth our culture has taken, and how Christians can speak up with courage and con...
May 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min
David Geisler joins the podcast to help equip us to make the 12 point case for Christianity. We also discuss the difference between faith and reason, and how they interact. Can you demonstrate the truth of these 12 points? 1. Truth about reality is knowable. 2. Opposites cannot both be true. 3. It is true that a theistic God exists. 4. Since God exists, miracles are possible. 5. Miracles can be used to confirm a message from God. 6. The New Testament is historically reliable. 7. In the New Testa...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Does the prosperity preacher Kenneth Copeland have similar beliefs as progressive Friar Richard Rohr? My guest Andreas Wiget, who studies the theology of Copeland joins the podcast today to trace the commonalities, starting with their teachings on Creation, the Fall, and the Bible. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: IMPACT 360 INSTITUTE Cultivating Leaders Who Follow Jesus Do you know a next-generation leader, who has incredible influen...
Apr 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Dan Kimball was an integral and successful leader of the early stages of the Emergent Church which would blossom into what we know today as progressive Christianity. Dan shares his story of what made him leave the movement, and offers time-tested wisdom on how to recognize heresy, how to confront it, and when it’s time to leave. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Ranchers: American Meat Delivered Subscribe in April 20...
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 8 min
There is no topic Dr. Erwin Lutzer is afraid to discuss, and no issue too taboo. In today’s episode, we talk about pronouns, propaganda of language, rapid-onset gender dysphoria, and we even discuss social justice as it manifests as “food justice” in the bread industry. Don’t miss this one! ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: IMPACT 360 INSTITUTE Cultivating Leaders Who Follow Jesus Do you know a next-generation leader, who has incredibl...
Apr 16, 2023•58 min
How do we tell the difference between core essential doctrines and secondary issues? Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit an essential? If so, how can brothers and sisters who hold various views on the continuation of the gifts of the Spirit maintain unity in Christ? JR Miller joins the podcast to talk about his book, One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism: Spirit Baptism & Christian Unity, and the nature of unity, core essentials, and heresy. ---------------------------------------------------------...
Apr 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Nancy Pearcey joins the show LIVE to talk about how important it is for Christians to have a biblical understanding of the body. As humans, we are a unity of body and soul and when we get that wrong, we degrade the body which leads to all manner of moral confusion. Join us for a great discussion where Nancy will take your questions live! ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: IMPACT 360 INSTITUTE Cultivating Leaders Who Follow Jesus Do you ...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Jinger Duggar Vuolo grew up in the spotlight on the popular television show, "19 Kids and Counting." As she grew into adulthood, she began to question the strict, legalistic, and cult-like teachings of Bill Gothard in which her family was steeped. Instead of deconstructing her faith, Jinger took the difficult path of untangling truth from false teaching, and faith from fear. She joins the podcast to share her story and some encouraging advice for others who might be questioning and recovering fr...
Mar 26, 2023•49 min
This post-Christian and chaotic culture has left many parents wondering how they can equip their kids to think clearly, critically, and biblically. Elizabeth Urbanowicz from Foundation Worldview joins the podcast to give parents some really simple and practical tips! Plus, Elizabeth is offering a great discount for us on her phenomenal curriculum. Go to foundationworldview.com and use the code, ALISA for 10% of any family license.
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Faith is one of the most misunderstood concepts in Christianity. Some think it's a blind leap in the dark with no evidence to back it up. Others think it's a force you wield in order to manifest certain realities. Still others think it's the opposite of doubt, and something that only exists with absolute certainty. The "Humble Skeptic" Shane Rosenthal joins the podcast to bust some myths about faith! Check out Shane's free resource, "What is Faith?"
Mar 12, 2023•59 min
Many of you have asked my opinion about the popular movie, Jesus Revolution. In today’s episode, I will broadcast live with my honest review. I’ll share some things I loved, some things I wished would have been different, and one thing I hated about the film. I will also play a conversation I recorded with my Dad earlier this week where I ask him what he thought. Since the film is about the time and place in which he got saved, and an actor even plays him in the movie, I thought it would be fun ...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Amy Davison from Mama Bear Apologetics joins the podcast to share her story of being saved out of the Wiccan religion. She explains the basic beliefs of Wicca, and offers insights as to why this worldview is growing in popularity, especially among the younger generation.
Feb 26, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Joshua Ryan Butler joins the podcast to talk about the reality of hell and the goodness of God’s wrath. We discuss some common misconceptions about hell and respond to a deconstruction TikTok that claims hell is a product of Hebrew, Greek and Norse mythology and was coopted by the church to control people with fear. Watch for Josh’s response!
Feb 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
By now, it seems everyone is talking about what is happening at Asbury University. Some are asking, “Is this a real revival or a counterfeit one?” Others are asking, “Is this the Spirit or just emotionalism?” Today’s episode is the audio from a livestream I did on Instagram in which I offer what I think is a better question. I also took some questions live, and interacted with some criticism of my position.
Feb 16, 2023•27 min
On Feb. 8th, 2023, students of Asbury University in Kentucky gathered for their Wednesday chapel service. At the end of the service, the altar was flooded with over 100 students and the service has continued without concluding for days. Since Wednesday, people have come from all over the country to observe and even participate in what is gong on at Asbury. This has gone viral on social media with many people affirming that it’s a revival, testifying from personal experience that it’s genuine, le...
Feb 14, 2023•13 min
In our second conversation about Christian Nationalism, Neil Shenvi joins Alisa, along with co-host Krista Bontrager to discuss this phrase we see everywhere. In this podcast, we define terms, and discuss Christian Nationalism from a biblical perspective. In this episode, we specifically address new developments in the Christian Nationalism conversation, and discuss the new book, “The Case For Christian Nationalism,” by Stephen Wolfe.
Feb 12, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The resurrection of Jesus is one of the bedrock beliefs of Christianity, but does one have to believe that Jesus' resurrection was physical in order to be saved? Dr. Jeremiah Johnston returns to the podcast to discuss the evidence for the bodily resurrection. He also shares a brand new argument for the resurrection that will be published in his brand new book, Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus - and Why It Matters Today
Feb 05, 2023•58 min
Throughout the years, skeptics have claimed that the Bible got certain historical figures, places, and people groups wrong. Over and over again, archaeological finds have proven them wrong. Today, we are discussing the top 5 archaeological artifacts that disrupted the skeptical narratives, and affirmed certain people, places, and events in Scripture.
Jan 29, 2023•51 min
Some seem to think the God we read about in the Old Testament behaves differently than he does in the New. Today we are asking the question, is God a vindictive bully as famous atheist Richard Dawkins has stated? In todays epsiode, Dr. Paul Copan joins the podcast to talk through difficult Old Testament passages such as 2 Kings 2:23-35 where 42 young men are mauled by bears after calling Elisha “Baldhead.” We also touch on the Canaanite Conquest, and the Old Testament law codes concerning rape a...
Jan 22, 2023•55 min
There is a lot of false information about the Bible out there! In the first episode of the year, Old Testament scholar Dr. John Meade and New Testament scholar Dr. Peter Gurry join the show for a fun livestream in which they react to bad memes and TikToks about the Bible. They will also take your questions live. If you have any questions about what the Bible is and how we got it, this is the episode for you!
Jan 08, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this special live Christmas episode, Alisa teamed up with Natasha Crain to announce two new endeavors they’ve been planning for the past several months. Don’t miss their exciting announcements and live Q&A!
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min
