The Alex McFarland Show

Do you want to better understand how mental health and spiritual health intersect? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes licensed professional counselor, educator, and award-winning author Dr. Mark Mayfield. With decades of experience in mental and emotional health, Dr. Mayfield joins the conversation to address a topic often overlooked in Christian circles—mental health...

Description:  On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex has a friend, a mentor, a veteran, and a teacher of God’s Word, Andrew Womack on the show challenging us to keep the Word of God a priority in our daily lives. God’s Word not only holds incredible value but it also inspires us and helps us grow spiritually. Let’s make 2026 the year that we walk with the Lord and read His Wo...

In this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex records at Liberty University, a location holding significant personal significance. Alex welcomes Dr. Dondi Costin, the President of Liberty University, as his guest. Dr. Costin assumed the role of Liberty University's sixth president on July 1, 2023, returning to his alma mater after serving five years as president of Charleston S...

The narrative of Christmas embodies the gospel's message of redemption and renewal. In this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex explores the gospel themes present in Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Christmas Carol , published on December 19th, 1843. Through reflection on his past and future, Scrooge underwent conviction and ultimately, a transformative conversion. A...

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year but what do we need to know about God in this season? On this week’s episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex dives into the scriptures to share five truths that we need to know about God. Christmas reminds us of the God who is powerful, purposeful, and personal. Listen as Alex shares from his heart, and be encouraged today. 5 Truths About God: God...

Christmas is one of the most significant times of the year due to the birth of Jesus Christ. On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex elaborates on the prophesied birth of Christ. Listen as Alex shares more about Jesus as the devoted redeemer of all nations and several key aspects of His birth, death, and resurrection. Key Points: The Messiah’s arrival was promised long before...

On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex discusses the significance of Advent and provides guidance on how to transform Christmas into a time of spiritual revival. He outlines key takeaways on how to apply this principle in our personal lives. Despite life's challenges, we can find hope and a promising future when Jesus is at the center of our lives. Key Points: Christmas...

In light of the holiday this week, we are re-airing a popular podcast from last Thanksgiving. Alex invites his wife Angie on the show to talk about one of his favorite topics, Thanksgiving. Together, they share how the Bible says to be steadfast in prayer, being watchful in prayer with thanksgiving (Col. 4:2). They share some memories and encouragement about all that God is doing and has done in t...

On this inspiring episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes Pastor Shane Ray to discuss the state and future of the church. They share about the value of vision for the church and how the nation is benefiting from Christians that listened to the voice of God and began a work years ago. We need to raise up the next generation of leaders to spread the gospel going forward in the years to com...

This week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show  is brought to you from the AFA Fishbowl Pastors Retreat in Tennessee where Alex had the pleasure of interviewing a gentleman by the name of Allen Becker. Allen shares his journey through life being raised Jewish and how he accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He also shares how he became an audiologist and how God’s creation is so intricate a...

On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex talks about revival, spiritual awakening, a move of God’s Holy Spirit, and what it will take to see a Christian revival in America. Our nation really needs a revival that can change the course of history. Listen as Alex shares the key principals for revival. Key Principals for Revival: Radical, personal, and corporate repentance Passiona...

Description:  Living in a world where the battle between good and evil is acknowledged both culturally and personally, we face the challenge of sin in our lives. On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex breaks down the scripture of John, chapter 3. The Bible is very clear that if we want to go to heaven, if we want to be with God in eternity, we must be born again. This episode...

Why must Christians endure suffering? On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, join Alex as he illuminates the transformative power of embracing pain from a biblical perspective, revealing how it can be a catalyst for profound growth. While none of us desire to navigate difficult times, we are not promised a life of ease, and the Bible explicitly states that we will face trials and...

On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, we are talking about truth and reality. There are many assumptions people have about reality that are not true, in fact, they are jeopardizing life, their future, as well as jeopardizing the culture at large. It’s so important that we know what is true. Join Alex as he explains presuppositions about one's self, about reality, and about A...

1 Peter 3:15 says that we as Christians should be ready to give an answer to defend our faith. On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex has special guest Soul Hemingway on the show. Soul is a young man who has a brilliant mind and someone who God is using in a great way to represent the gospel by doing online and social media evangelism and apologetic events. Listen as they dis...

On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex shares part 2 in this series. He speaks about the reception of moral content in a world that has rejected truth and morality, as well as 7 responses from the church about the evil in this world. Alex encourages us to do our part to overcome evil in this world with love, goodness and God’s revealed truth. 7 Responses from the Church About...

On this week's episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex tackles some tough questions like, “If God exists, why is there evil in the world? Is anything truly objectively evil? If God is good and all powerful, why do bad things keep happening? How do we reconcile the presence of wickedness, sin, darkness and demonic activity and an all powerful, good God?” Listen as Alex shares hope during thes...

On this touching edition of the show, we remember out fallen patriot, Charlie Kirk, Alex had the pleasure of interviewing Charlie just a few weeks ago in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Charlie was a devoted husband, father, and patriot who possessed a profound love for America and a deep commitment to following Jesus. He fulfilled his calling by courageously and unequivocally sharing the teachings...

What makes the Bible distinct from all other books? On this installment of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex engages in a thorough analysis of God’s word, illustrating its profound impact and exceptional characteristics. Listen as he elaborates on the Bible's exclusive features that no other book can claim. 5 Characteristics of the Bible: The Bible is of divine origin. The word of God is alive. T...

“This is a generation that is spiritually curious, they are far more open to the teaching of God and the teachings of Jesus than generations before them and that will also have very positive political implications for years to come.”  Charlie Kirk On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex welcomes one of the world's top 10 social media influencers, Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservativ...

On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex talks about how artificial intelligence is all around us. He answers questions like will A.I. ever become human or super natural and divine? There are so many fears that A.I. will take over the world as we know it. Listen as he shares truth from God’s word and looks into the intelligence of man vs. A.I. Scriptures: John 8:32 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24...

Have you experienced the life-changing impact of a mentor? On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex has an amazing conversation with Dr. Jim Burns about the importance of mentors in your life. One of the greatest blessings in life are the mentors that invest their time and impart wisdom in us through their life experiences and how the greatest influences in life start in the home. This is...

Did you know that God knows what we need even before we ask? On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex talks with author and cancer survivor, Tammy Steele Hartman who courageously battled and overcame cancer. Listen as she shares her story of the unknowns and shock of cancer but how her journey was full of God’s grace and mercy. Scriptures: Matthew 6:8 Alex McFarland Conversations that Matt...

On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex comes to you from the Cove, the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina where he has the privilege of sharing the gospel with kids from all over the United States. Alex's guest today is Gigi Graham, the eldest child of Billy and Ruth Graham. Take a trip down memory lane with Alex and Gigi as she shares what it was like growing up in the...

On this episode of the Alex McFarland Show, Alex is honored to have Dr. O.S. Hawkins on the show. Dr. Hawkins is a great leader, an author of over 50 books, speaker and pastor. Listen as they discuss his new book, The Spirit Code. Dr. Hawkins also shares his testimony of how God touched his heart and life, and the impact that he is making to further the kingdom of God through the ministry, Mission...