Culture & Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast

What messages are shaping the beliefs and identities of our children? Dr. Carol Swain shares her testimony and personal experiences in academic institutions. Despite growing up in rural poverty in southern Virginia, she worked diligently and went on to receive her PhD and became a tenured associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public an...

The Gospel of Luke provides a powerful reminder that each generation has a choice: Will we accept or reject God and His Truth? On this podcast, Pastor Allen Jackson discusses the current condition of our nation and how the challenges we face reflect our spiritual condition. Will we seek to align our lives with a higher authority—one that transcends illnesses, natural elements, demonic forces, gove...

In this episode, the Director of the Free Burma Rangers, David Eubank, shares his experiences on the frontlines of humanitarian work in a place wrought with death and despair. David emphasizes the importance of praying with faith, acknowledging that “we can’t do much without God.” Burma has experienced over 70 years of civil war, and Eubank reflects on the challenges of working in conflict zones a...

⁠Moments of great conflict test our relationship with the Lord and our faith, and an excellent example of this is the life of Corrie Ten Boom. In this podcast, Pastor Allen talks with Actress Nan Gurley, who played Corrie in The Hiding Place movie and theatrical production. They discuss the Ten Boom family’s decision to hide Jews in their home during World War II, risking everything for the sake o...

Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was recently killed in Tehran, and Iran is likely to retaliate. The Hezbollah commander, Fuad Shukr, was killed by an airstrike in Beirut. Students in America hold protests proclaiming, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” not realizing they are calling for the annihilation of the Jewish people. Voices continue to call for a ceasefire despite the fact...

Millions of our tax dollars fund an organization that murders babies in the womb and mutilates adolescents under the guise of healthcare. "Planned Parenthood is the largest abortion provider in the world and the second largest provider of cross-sex hormones and puberty blockers. Trans drugs for teens is now Planned Parenthood's fastest growing revenue stream," Seth Gruber told Pastor Allen. At the...

Social media is bombarding children with cultural confusion, predatory behaviors, and peer pressure. Here's the truth: Children have access to technology and platforms they aren’t mentally prepared for, and they need their parents to help them stay safe. The co-founder of Parents Who Fight, Sarah Siegand, joins Pastor Allen on this podcast to talk about this issue. She encourages parents to delay...

Does the shade of your skin determine your disadvantage? Tim and Rosa Harris join Pastor Allen on this episode to discuss the origin of DEI, the Marxist roots of CRT, and the display of God's faithfulness in their lives. Tim shares how they suspect that his open opposition to the concepts of DEI led to him losing his job in higher education. "One of the professors comes out on stage alluding that...

"If you're still watching the demonstrations that are in favor of the terrorists, Hamas and Hezbollah, I hope you'll watch who's sponsoring them. It gives you an insight into their worldview. If they'll support Hamas, they will not support liberty, freedom, free speech, women's rights, and children's rights. They will not support diversity. They will not support inclusivity," Pastor Allen Jackson...

“I was forced to have an abortion. I had my daughter when I was 19. I wanted this baby, and I folded because I was told lies. I paid for it for many years and nine miscarriages later,” Jennifer shared with Pastor Allen, "I received my forgiveness when I came to Christ. It took me ten years to receive it about my abortion. I thought somehow what I had done was bigger than what Jesus Christ did on t...

Would the war in Ukraine not have happened if the United States military didn't withdraw from Afghanistan? Why did Thomas Matthew Crooks have an opportunity to shoot at Former President Trump? Is America experiencing a national security crisis? Chad Robichaux and his son, Hunter Robichaux, join Pastor Allen on his podcast to discuss these topics and how Christ-followers need to view the problems w...

“My hair was standing up on my arms while I was listening to this song. It felt like I didn't even write it,” John Rich told Pastor Allen in this podcast. Rich is a country singer who felt inspired by the Holy Spirit to write his new song, “Revelation.” It contains a warning for believers to wake up, humble themselves, and repent before Christ returns. He describes what it was like to receive this...

Cultural norms continue to shift at a rapid rate. Organizations and people openly mock Christianity—even at the Olympics—putting persecuted Christians at even greater risk of harm. Hamas raped Israeli women, murdered babies, and took hostages, but Israel is called "evil" for fighting back and defending their nation. Men are being emasculated and are told that the qualities and desires God gave the...

Giving up is not an option for Israel. Pastor talked with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, the Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem City on his podcast. Hassan-Nahoum stated, “We have no choice. This is existential for us now. This is not a little, localized war. In the end, it’s all about ideologies. It’s not even about territory, because Gaza’s theirs! We left in 2005. This is pure, ideological hatred. They want the e...

“When I was driving to that abortion clinic, I had my hand on my stomach, saying, ‘Forgive me for what I'm about to do to you, because this is the best choice for you, and for your sisters, and for me. You don't want to be brought into this mess of my life.’ But it's easy to be manipulated, Pastor, when we are in the most vulnerable times of our lives. And that's what the abortion industry banks o...

What's happening in Israel, the mental state of President Biden, and the assassination attempt at President Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania are the topics Pastor Allen Jackson tackles in this podcast. The shooting offers another example of the division, fear, and hatred that has spread throughout our nation. “I'm confident the man that was shooting at Mr. Trump intended to end his life, and through...

Should biological men who identify as “women” be allowed in women’s locker rooms and compete in women’s events? We live in a world where this is no longer a hypothetical question; it is a reality. Riley Gaines, a former competitive swimmer for the University of Kentucky, tied with male swimmer, Will “Lia” Thomas, in a women’s event. When he received the trophy she deserved, she could no longer rem...

Are you tired of obscene images and themes taking over our movies and entertainment? We’ve been desensitized. What would once incite feelings of shock and shame are considered commonplace in our culture. “It's crept in, in every way, and it's just this bombardment that's coming against us. But I think you're seeing things start to change. People are saying, ‘Wait a second. We've gone too far. The...

Did you know a Supreme Court ruling allows children to learn about the Bible during public school hours? Joel Penton joins Pastor Allen on this podcast to discuss the positive ways this can impact children in our nation. Penton is the Founder and CEO of LifeWise Academy, which provides biblical education to public school students during the school day, covering the entire Bible by sixth grade. The...

Can you be terminated from your job for speaking the truth? That’s what happened to wife, mother, and former public school teacher Jessica Tapia while she was working in a Southern California district. "I had allegations put on me that the students crafted based off the Christian, conservative views they discovered that I hold—and they were outlandish," Jessica told Pastor Allen on this podcast. T...

If you need proof God is still doing miracles, here’s a modern-day Lazarus story for you. “God gave me two miracles: He let me live, and He gave me my life back,” Ricky Knight told Pastor Allen during this podcast. Ricky went to the hospital for a routine colonoscopy and ended up going into cardiac arrest while he was lying on the gurney. His twin brother, Randy, was in the waiting room, and as so...

“It is time to lean in and create the culture we want building our children's future world,” Kirk Cameron told Pastor Allen on this podcast about the importance of teaching children truth. Their engaging conversation will encourage anyone who is concerned about the deception washing over our children. “We've got to get back on the offense. No more defensive living, waiting to be rescued,” Cameron...

“Dr. Phil consistently stands up for a biblical worldview, which is something many pastors, church leaders, and people in our congregations aren't willing to do,” Pastor Allen said. He had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Phil to talk about Merit Street Media, a new network Dr. Phil and TBN launched that provides a biblically informed perspective on news and culture. They also discuss Dr. Phil’s b...

“In 2020, I made a decision to walk away from corporate media to start my own media company, where I could answer to myself and answer to God,” Jason Whitlock told Pastor Allen during this podcast. An accomplished sports journalist and the host of the podcast, “Fearless with Jason Whitlock,” he shares his perspective on what’s happening in our culture and how fear has stopped Christians from speak...

Chad Robichaux’s team rescued 17,000 people from Afghanistan, and “The only way I can explain it, is it was a God-ordained miracle,” he told Pastor Allen during this podcast. Robichaux, a former Force Recon Marine and a Department of Defense Contractor, provides a boots-on-the-ground perspective on America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the wars in Ukraine and Israel. He also discusses the seve...