Counteract Podcast

Where’s the line between medicine that restores and technology that tries to replace God’s design? In Part Two of Abigail’s conversation with her brother Caleb, they tackle the ethical dilemmas of transhumanism—prosthetics, Neuralink, therapy vs. enhancement, “morphological freedom,” and even how social media and avatars shape a soft transhumanist culture. This discussion connects it all back to t...

Is Canada leading the world in compassion—or in destruction? In this episode, Allison Lind breaks down Canada’s expanding euthanasia program, which now accounts for 1 in 20 Canadian deaths. Allison explores how this cultural shift reveals deeper worldview battles about autonomy, suffering, and the value of human life.  Most importantly, she anchors the conversation in Scripture, reminding us of th...

What exactly is transhumanism—and why should Christians care? In this episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail DeJarnatt is joined by her brother Caleb (a seminary student and Counteract USA leader) as they unpack the worldview behind transhumanism--from Enlightenment roots to modern-day technologies like Neuralink, “Luke arms,” and mind uploading. They wrestle with the ethical lines between med...

Is “love is love” true? Or is it a lie that leads people away from God’s design and toward destruction? In this episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail DeJarnatt unpacks the difficult but necessary conversation around LGBTQ issues, marriage, identity, and truth. From Romans 1 to Matthew 19, she lays out what Scripture actually says and why Christians cannot remain neutral in this debate. You’ll...

Is “just get married” actually good advice for Christians? Or does it miss the deeper purpose of dating, singleness, and marriage? In this live-in-NYC conversation, Allison Lind and Abigail DeJarnatt unpack cultural pressures, Christian clichés, and the dangers of idolizing marriage. They dive into what it means to truly put Christ above all else, look for missionally-aligned relationships, and wa...

Netflix's animated KPop Demon Hunters has captivated Gen Z and Gen A, with its music even topping Billboard charts—but what worldview does it actually promote? Join Abigail DeJarnatt and Counteract USA’s Cell Program Director, Lydia Paris, as they break down this Netflix and social media sensation, unpacking everything from the half-demon heroes to the subtle promotion of self-acceptance as ultima...

What do we do when culture rewrites Jesus into its own image? This week, Counteract Podcast host and Counteract NYC cell leader Allison Lind breaks down the controversy surrounding Cynthia Erivo becoming the first woman to play Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar —and why Christians need to recognize the show as both mockery and blasphemy. She unpacks the show’s origins, the theological problems baked...

Abortion is the greatest human rights offense of our time—are you ready to stand against it? What if the whole debate comes down to one simple question? Continuing with the second part of a quick back-to-school series, Abigail DeJarnatt breaks down how to engage this critical conversation with grace, logic, and biblical truth. Roe v. Wade might be overturned, but abortion remains legal in many sta...

What happens when AI starts replacing beauty, truth, and real human connection? Does it matter? In part two of this conversation (check out part one if you haven’t already!), Allison and Abigail dive deeper into the darker realities emerging with artificial intelligence. From AI-generated romance to demonic influence and distorted art, we examine how AI is not only reshaping creativity and relatio...

What happens when you stop trying to fit in and start standing firm on the truth of the Word of God? Could you change your campus? Our culture? In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt launches a back-to-school series, starting with practical steps on how to stay grounded in your faith, boldly live out Biblical truth in a culture of compromise, and resist the lies that surround you—especially in high sc...

Is AI simply efficient—or is it also spiritually dangerous? In the first installment of this two-part conversation, Allison Lind and Abigail DeJarnatt record from New York City to ask some questions Christians can’t afford to ignore: How should we view artificial intelligence? What does it mean to be human in an age of algorithms? And how does being created in the image of God shape the way we eng...

Some of the ideas we accept as “Christian” aren't really Biblical at all... In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt dives into Moralistic Therapeutic Deism — the subtle, feel-good ideology that has crept into Gen Z and Gen Alpha Christian culture. We unpack how this false gospel distorts the truth about salvation, grace, and God’s purpose for our lives. Why settling for a “self-help” version of Christi...

What makes a group of young people decide to launch a national conference? In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt sits down with Counteract USA COO Allie Paris to share the story behind Resolve to Stand—from the early conviction that sparked it to the moments of obedience that made it real. You’ll hear why they believed Gen Z was ready for a bold call to Biblical truth, what set the first event apart,...

We’ve been sold a version of the good life—even in the church. Spouse, house, Sunday service, stable job, a couple of kids, maybe a golden retriever. It’s polished. It’s postable. And that "picture" of life still won't satisfy us in and of itself. In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt shares how a trending reels song sparked a deeper reflection on how even our Christianized version of the American Dr...

How can we say “It is well” when everything feels broken? Over Fourth of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas, claiming nearly 90 lives and leaving dozens still missing. Among the victims were young girls and counselors at a Christian camp—swept away while they slept. In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt walks through what happened, how it happened, and how we even begin to as...

Fifty-five men signed the Declaration of Independence, but we only talk about a few of them. In this special Fourth of July episode, we dig in to the life and legacy of Dr. Benjamin Rush—Revolutionary War patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, outspoken Christian, and cultural reformer. From advocating for Biblical education to standing firm in Bible-based, moral convictions, Rush rem...

Corrie ten Boom, Amy Carmichael, and Darlene Deibler Rose were all women who lived lives of bold, costly faith in the twentieth century. Their stories are all different; they served different people through different circumstances in different regions of the world. Two never married, one was widowed; another two were called to the mission field at an early age, one was thrust into it in her mid-li...

From key memories to what’s coming next, this episode bridges the past and the future. In Part 2 of our four-year anniversary series, Abigail and Allie reflect on the stories that shaped Counteract—and the vision driving the next chapter. As the mission grows, so does the need for truth, discipleship, and bold leadership. "Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or th...

In this special two-part episode, Abigail DeJarnatt is joined by Counteract USA Co-Founder & COO Allie Paris to celebrate four years of ministry, mission, and moments they never could have planned. From how a national movement began in a local group chat to hilarious early missteps and open doors only God could’ve orchestrated, this episode is both a testimony and a behind-the-scenes look at h...

What does it really mean to be a Christian—and why does the world keep trying to answer that question without Jesus? In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt responds to ⁠Jubilee’s viral video⁠ featuring Jordan Peterson and 20 atheists. As a Gen Z Christian, she dives into where the conversation went off the rails, what Peterson got right, what was missing, and why every worldview ultimately has to answ...

How should Christians prepare their hearts before Pride Month begins? In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt unpacks why it's essential not to grow numb, silent, or passive during a month filled with counterfeit narratives of love and identity. She explores how Gen Z believers can walk in Biblical conviction and compassion—loving people enough to speak truth even when it's unpopular. This is your call...

Abigail is back after kicking off Counteract USA’s summer travel season with a quick recap on how we as Christians should respond to the news of President Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis, then jumping into a conversation about how the Lord has been using the book of Hebrews to completely change her focus this year. Check it out and share it with a friend! “But we are not of those who shrink back a...

In this episode, Allison Lind talks about what she’s seeing in the church regarding Gen Z/A and revival in New York City and throughout the culture, as well as some encouragement for Gen Z as they pick up the mantle and step into leadership. Gen Z church statistics: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJVOdppMWwQ/?igsh=MW9obDVrdnBoaDAwNQ== God is moving! Be praying and be ready! Check it out and share it...

In high school and college, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s “Half Baked” ice cream was her favorite way to wind down the day… And then one day, it was brought to her attention that the ice cream company leverages their platform to outspokenly promote ideologies that go against everything she believes as a Christian—so she stopped buying Ben & Jerry’s, but started to wonder, “ Am I this outspoken a...

Counteract USA exists because half of her high school class deconstructed or left Christianity after graduation. On today’s episode, Abigail DeJarnatt offers practical wisdom to high school seniors (and anyone in a season of transition or wrestling with identity and purpose) about how important it is to not only know what you believe, but why you believe it; to know who you are and whose you are b...