The Alisa Childers Podcast

Which books should every Christian bookstore remove immediately? Which ones should they make sure and stock up on? Author, blogger, and book reviewer Tim Challies joins the podcast today to give his opinion on the best 3 and worst 4 books every church book store should be aware of. We also talk about his new book, Seasons of Sorrow, about the tragic and sudden passing of his son, Nick and how Tim...

Progressive teachers and churches now offer a version of Jesus that emphasizes friendliness, acceptance, and tolerance—a version that many Christians are falling for. They don’t realize that they’ve been sold a fairy tale that is historically and biblically indefensible. Jason Jimenez joins the podcast today to talk about how progressive teachers are Hijacking Jesus and denying core historic truth...

J. Warner Wallace is a successful cold case homicide detective from Los Angeles who was an atheist for many years. He decided to put Christianity through the same type of evidentiary tests he put his cold cases through. He converted to Christianity when the evidence led him there. He joins the podcast today to talk about skeptical challenges to New Testament reliability, and how he, as a detective...

For the past several years, Christians have been confronted with the chaos coming from the progressive left. We’ve seen words become redefined, biblical gender and sexuality become confused, and the push for abortion rights become stronger. It can be tempting to push back by swinging from one extreme to the other. It’s important to remember what unites us in the first place. My friend Jon Root joi...

In the past few years, we have experienced a cultural upheaval surrounding issues of race, sexuality, gender, identity politics, and social justice. Dr. Neil Shenvi and Dr. Pat Sawyer join the podcast to talk about their new book, Critical Dilemma, a thorough, well-documented, fair, and truthful resource that will likely become the go-to primer for understanding the infusion of critical theory int...

John Cooper joins me for another “mashup” episode going out to both our platforms this week! In this episode, we talk about the state of Contemporary Christian music, and how we got to a place in history in which industry insiders are promoting and defending anti-Christian values among their artists. We cover everything from recent events such as a drag queen topping the iTunes Christian charts to...

Today’s episode is all about worship! One of the most common topics I’m asked about is the state of the CCM industry and worship music in general. In today’s episode, I answer questions live from Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook about whether or not we should sing Bethel songs, is it okay to have spontaneous worship in our services, is it okay to sing a song that is theologically shallow but not i...

Do you have friends who struggle with same-sex attraction or confusion over their identity as male or female? Do you personally encounter tension between your biology and your mind? Dr. Christopher Yuan joins the podcast to talk through tough topics like same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, and how we can best minister to friends and loved ones who wrestle with these issues. We also discuss his...

The Barbie movie has everyone talking about themes of toxic masculinity, patriarchy, and what it means to be a woman. I watched the movie to see what all the fuss is about, and I have some thoughts! Tune in to hear my review and then hear my top 10 worldview resources for kids. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Rancher...

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...

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. ----------------------------------------------...

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...

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...

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...

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 an...

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 sc...

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. -----------------------...

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...

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 radi...

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 us...

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 C...

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Th...

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 IN...

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 nat...

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! ------------------------------------------------------------...