Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

A jihad against Judeo-Christian values isn't a future threat—it's already here, and most of the Western Church is unaware. Pastor Allen sits down with journalist Chris Mitchell, Pastor Gary Hamrick, and Yair and Anna Pinto to name the threat plainly: the same hatred aimed at Israel for generations is now turning toward Christians, and silence in the pulpit has left believers unprepared. But this i...

Why do so many people who call themselves Christians not live like Jesus? Researcher and author Dr. George Barna joins Pastor Allen Jackson to talk about what decades of data reveal about the American Church. Barna explains how our worldview shapes every decision we make, and why so many believers may be building on a foundation that will one day crumble. "If you reject even one of those seven bel...

What happens when a Christian journalist starts digging into the forces shaping the evangelical church? Megan Basham, Christian author and journalist, joins Pastor Allen to discuss the research behind her book Shepherds for Sale, what she uncovered about progressive and secular influence in Christian institutions, and the ways fear of man and cultural pressure can lead to compromise. She also open...

What happens when Christians choose to engage the culture instead of retreating from it? This special episode looks back at highlights from the 2025 Culture & Christianity Conference, featuring Pastor Allen Jackson, Rob McCoy, Brandon Tatum, Pastor Gary Hamrick, and Dr. Neil T. Anderson. Revisit some of the most powerful moments and thought-provoking messages from these speakers as they challe...

"What does it look like to live out your faith boldly when the culture around you rejects biblical truth? In this special re-air of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen revisits his conversation with Charlie Kirk, a courageous young man who was willing to take his biblical worldview into the public square and engage anyone willing to have the conversation. As we remember Charlie one year after...

The spiritual world is real—and ignoring it doesn’t make us immune to its influence. In this episode of Culture & Christianity , Pastor Allen Jackson explores angels, demons, the Holy Spirit, spiritual warfare, and the unseen forces shaping our lives. He explains how to recognize the difference between conviction and condemnation and why practicing “spiritual hygiene” matters. Rather than livi...

The spiritual battle around us is real—but are Christians prepared to recognize it? Journalist and author Billy Hallowell joins Pastor Allen Jackson to discuss angels, demons, spiritual warfare, and why Christians have become hesitant to talk about the supernatural. They explore how secularism has influenced the Church, why believers must be grounded in Scripture and truth, and how we can seek God...

What happens when an Israeli family watches America change and recognizes things they never thought they would see in the West? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen sits down with Israeli residents and friends Adam and Gili Focht to discuss what it’s really like to live in Israel, the growing hostility toward Jews and Israel, and why Christians need to understand the spiritu...

Abortion is still taking the lives of millions of unborn children, and the Church cannot afford to stay silent. Seth Gruber, founder of America’s fastest growing pro-life organization, the White Rose Resistance, joins Pastor Allen to expose why the pro-life movement is far from finished and why Christians must stop waiting for culture to change before standing for life. They discuss the Church’s h...

A pastor was jailed in South Korea for preaching biblical truth—and he says America is closer to following the same path than most people realize. In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Pastor Rob McCoy and South Korean Pastor Son Hyun-bo, who spent five months in prison for standing by his biblical convictions. Together, they discuss South Korea's rapid...

What if the future of America depends on remembering the truth about its past? Pastor Allen sits down with bestselling author Eric Metaxas to uncover the forgotten story of America's founding, the biblical convictions that shaped the nation, and why character—not just politics—has always been essential to preserving freedom. Discover what the Founding Fathers actually believed, how faith influence...

What if the chaos we're witnessing isn't random at all? Pastor Allen Jackson explores why the cultural, political, and spiritual upheaval of our day may be part of a much bigger story—and why Scripture tells us not to fear when everything around us seems unstable. Discover how Christians can respond with faith, courage, and conviction as God continues to move throughout the earth. Watch now and jo...

What if the answer to healing is bigger than a miracle? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with bestselling author and health expert Jordan Rubin to explore what Scripture teaches about health, healing, and caring for the bodies God has entrusted to us. They discuss why prayer and obedience go hand in hand, how biblical principles can transform the way we...

What does it look like to have a faith that's impossible to keep private? In this special re-air of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen revisits his conversation with Brad Arnold, lead singer of 3 Doors Down, whose remarkable testimony became the inspiration for Pastor Allen's Dangerous Faith sermon series. Brad shares how God met him at one of the darkest moments of his life, transformed his...

What kind of Christian does this moment require? Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with retired Green Beret and former Virginia legislator Nick Freitas for a conversation about the character, courage, and conviction needed to follow Christ in today's culture. They discuss biblical manhood and womanhood, raising strong children, America's Christian foundation, engaging the public square, and why belie...

Have we become so focused on what's wrong with America that we've forgotten what's right? As visitors from around the world celebrate the freedoms, opportunities, and abundance they find here, Pastor Allen Jackson encourages Christians to see our nation through a different lens. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, he reflects on the blessings we often overlook, the importance of cultivati...

What if your family’s greatest hardships could become part of God’s redemption story? In this special Father’s Day episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with his father, Dr. George Jackson, to reflect on the generations of faith, loss, sacrifice, and perseverance that shaped their family. No family story is perfect, but God’s faithfulness is greater than our brokenn...

What if the biggest thing standing between you and God’s plan is your own idea of how life should go? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Allen Jackson shares a personal story about surrendering his own ambitions and learning to ask, “Lord, what would You have me do?” We explore the danger of asking God to bless our plans instead of trusting Him to lead us, and the freedom that comes wh...

What if the greatest battle facing the next generation is the battle for their imaginations? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with storytellers Eric Newman and Candace Lee to discuss their new book, George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer, and why courage, imagination, and identity matter now more than ever. Together, they unpack the cultural defeatism affecting...

A cultural and spiritual shift has taken place within the U.S. military over the last two decades. From the removal of faith-based resiliency programs to rising struggles with mental health, recruitment, and retention, former Force Recon Marine and a Department of Defense Contractor, Chad Robichaux, shares firsthand insight from inside the military community. Pastor Allen and Robichaux discuss a g...

What if the Church’s silence created the very culture Christians are now afraid of? In this powerful conversation, Allen Jackson and Pastor Rob McCoy tackle the growing confusion surrounding truth, politics, Israel, and the next generation of believers. They discuss why so many young Christians are being discipled by the internet instead of the Church, how fear and passivity weakened Christian inf...

For years, Christians were told to keep their faith out of politics—but what if silence is exactly what’s costing us the culture? Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Tanner DiBella of The American Council to discuss how California churches pushed back during COVID, why Christians must engage the public square, and how biblical leadership can shape communities for good. They explore the church’s gr...

What if one prayer could change the course of an entire family for generations? In this reflective episode, Pastor Allen Jackson shares the extraordinary story of his mother’s cancer diagnosis, the miracle that followed, and how one encounter with God transformed his family forever. From cultural Christianity to a living faith, Pastor Allen reflects on the power of generational faith, the importan...

What if everything you’ve been told about America’s foundation is missing the most important piece? In this conversation, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with David Barton and Tim Barton, founders of WallBuilders, to uncover the biblical principles that shaped our nation from the very beginning. They explore how faith influenced the Founding Fathers, why objective truth matters, and what happens wh...

You’ve been given more authority than you realize—but most of us are using it far too small. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson challenges the way we think about spiritual authority, prayer, and influence, and why it was never meant to stop at personal comfort or convenience. He draws a sharp contrast between how power is often used in public life and how believers are called to use the authori...