Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

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...

What does it actually take to survive five missions in space—and what is the U.S. doing to win the new space race? Former NASA Space Shuttle Commander Robert “Hoot” Gibson shares firsthand insight from decades in the cockpit, including the risks, breakthroughs, and behind-the-scenes reality of America’s journey to the moon and beyond. He explains how space exploration has shaped modern life on Ear...

What happens when you die? In this episode of Culture and Christianity, Gabe Poirot shares the moment he died, encountered Jesus, and returned after 18 days in a coma. His story challenges the difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him—and what that means for how we live today. This conversation will stretch your understanding of eternity, deepen your love for Jesus, and invite y...

This Holy Week, the question isn’t just what you believe—it’s where you stand. As we reflect on Easter, we’re reminded that faith was never meant to stay inside church walls or remain a private conviction. In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson challenges us to choose belief over skepticism, step out of neutrality, and live our faith boldly in the world around us. God is moving—will you join Him?

What happens when faith is kept private in a world that’s anything but neutral? In this episode, Pastor Allen Jackson challenges the idea that Christianity belongs only inside church walls and calls believers to reclaim their influence in everyday life. Through personal stories and biblical insight, he unpacks why silence has cost the Church cultural ground—and what it looks like to lead with fait...

At just nine years old, David Nasser had a gun held to his head during the Iranian Revolution—but that moment was only the beginning of a story God would redeem. In this powerful conversation, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Nasser to hear his incredible journey—from growing up in Iran during the 1979 Iranian Revolution to finding faith in Jesus. After escaping a life marked by fear, violence,...

What does it really mean to be ready for the return of Jesus? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with John Bevere to discuss John's new book, The King Is Coming, and why the Second Coming isn’t just a prophetic event—it’s a wedding. They unpack what it means to “eagerly await” Christ’s return, how to remain in fellowship with Him, and why holy living is a response to gra...

As global tensions rise and the conflict with Iran unfolds, many believers are asking how Christians should respond in moments of war and uncertainty. In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson examines the situation through the lens of Scripture—discussing the reality of evil, the biblical context for confronting it, and the spiritual responsibility of the Church in turbu...

America’s health crisis isn’t just physical—it’s spiritual. In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Jordan Rubin, co-founder of Ancient Nutrition, to explore what it means to honor God with our bodies. From the obesity epidemic to the confusion surrounding modern diet trends, they discuss why real food, prioritizing protein, and biblical stewardship matte...

What does it look like to follow Jesus while raising a family in the midst of conflict? In this conversation, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Yair and Anna Pinto, Christians living in Israel, who share their firsthand perspectives on the Israel–Gaza war through their social media platforms. Together, they explore faith, media narratives, military service, and the realities of parenting and com...

Have Christians always responded to Israel and the Jewish people in the right way? How should Christ-followers confront the reality of anti-Semitism while holding firmly to the truth that salvation comes through Jesus alone? In this conversation, Pastor Allen Jackson challenges the Church to reject arrogance, examine history honestly, and seek a biblically-grounded understanding of Israel and God’...

America is facing more than political or economic challenges—it’s a spiritual battle. In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with longtime sports broadcaster Hope Hines to discuss GAP 26, a nationwide call to prayer spreading across all 50 states. Together, they explore how prayer has the power to transform not only individual lives but cultures and nations....

Could lawlessness and deception actually mark the beginning of restoration? Can God use unlikely leaders—even in the midst of conflict and chaos—to advance His purposes? In this episode of Culture & Christianity, Pastor Allen Jackson confronts these questions through the lens of Scripture, reflecting on the first year of President Trump’s administration and what it has exposed about our nation...

Pastor Allen Jackson sits down with Daniel Boston, founder of Preserve Gold, to discuss how faith, wisdom, and stewardship can bring peace of mind in uncertain economic times. Even though inflation continues to rise, global tensions have increased, and financial systems feel unstable, they explore why preparation is not about fear—but responsibility. This conversation highlights the importance of...