The Alisa Childers Podcast

<p>How do Christians pursue truth without falling into paranoia, manipulation, or online radicalization?</p><p></p><p>In this personal episode, I share the story of how I once got swept into a conspiracy theory during a season of spiritual crisis and explain what eventually changed my mind. I also discuss the recent conspiracy narratives surrounding Charlie Kirk’s murder, Frank Turek, Candace Owens, and the rise of online suspicion culture.</p><p></p><p>I break down the common hallmarks of conspiracy thinking, including unfalsifiable claims, selective evidence, emotional reasoning, insinuation, hidden knowledge, moving goalposts, and the assumption of coordinated secret intent. I also explore how Gnosticism and “secret knowledge” continue to shape modern online culture.</p><p></p><p>Plus:</p><p>Why smart people fall for conspiracy theories</p><p>How AI and deepfakes are changing discernment</p><p>The difference between skepticism and cynicism</p><p>How social media algorithms reward outrage and certainty</p><p>What real evidence actually looks like</p><p>Questions Christians should ask before sharing claims online</p><p></p><p>This episode is not about mocking people or blindly trusting institutions. It’s about learning to think critically, pursue truth with humility, and avoid being manipulated by emotionally charged narratives.</p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>This video is sponsored by:</p><p></p><p>FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW</p><p>Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think</p><p>Biblically in a deceptive world. </p><p>Go to www.foundationworldview.com for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE</p><p>Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives.</p><p>Go to http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/ for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>GOOD RANCHERS</p><p>American Meat Delivered</p><p>Go to https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Booking: www.alisachilders.com/booking</p><p></p><p>To help in your study of the Bible: www.logos.com/alisa</p><p></p><p>To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/music</p><p>There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachilders</p><p></p><p>To order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/</p><p>To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/</p><p>To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/</p><p></p><p>Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/</p><p> </p>

<p>Sheila Gregoire has become one of the most influential voices in the Christian conversation surrounding sex, marriage, and evangelical culture. But do her conclusions actually stand up to biblical and logical scrutiny? In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Kennedy for a thoughtful review of The Great Sex Rescue and a broader discussion of Sheila’s theology, trajectory, and influence. We discuss where she started, where she has landed, and ask whether her approach is truly rooted in Scripture or shaped more by cultural assumptions and modern psychology.</p><p></p><p>We also examine questions surrounding her research methodology, claims about complementarianism, purity culture, and whether evangelical Christianity is really the source of the problems she identifies. Along the way, we highlight areas where we agree—including concerns about pornography and real struggles many women face in marriage—while also exploring significant concerns about worldview, biblical authority, and the purpose of sex itself.</p><p></p><p>We also open with a conversation about the recent Avalon controversy and why theological precision matters now more than ever.</p><p></p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>This video is sponsored by:</p><p></p><p>GOOD RANCHERS</p><p>American Meat Delivered</p><p>Go to <a href="https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS</p><p>Elevate your skincare routine with A'del's toxin-free cosmetics. </p><p>Experience the difference in quality and purity. </p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com</a> for more information. </p><p>Use my code: ALISA </p><p></p><p>SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE</p><p>Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives.</p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Booking: <a href="http://www.thekeynoteagency.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.thekeynoteagency.com</a></p><p></p><p>To help in your study of the Bible: <a href="http://www.logos.com/alisa" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.logos.com/alisa</a></p><p></p><p>To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/music" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/music</a></p><p>There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/alisachilders" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.patreon.com/alisachilders</a></p><p></p><p>To order “Another Gospel”:  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/</a></p><p>To order “Live Your Truth":  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/</a></p><p>To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/</a></p><p></p><p>Potential Sponsors: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/</a></p>

<p>As Baylor University faces controversy over recent LGBTQ-related campus events and questions about whether Christian institutions are experiencing theological drift, a larger issue emerges beneath the headlines: What is love? Increasingly, Christians are being told that the loving response is affirmation—but does Scripture define love that way? Baylor becomes a case study for a broader conversation affecting churches, schools, families, and individual believers.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, Alisa explores one of the biggest underlying questions shaping the church today: Is love merely acceptance and celebration, or does biblical love sometimes require difficult truths, correction, and courage?</p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>This video is sponsored by:</p><p></p><p>WE HEART NUTRITION</p><p>From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage.</p><p>Go to http://www.weheartnutrition.com for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>RANGE LEATHER</p><p>American-Made Craftsmanship from Wyoming</p><p>Go to www.rangeleather.com for more information</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW</p><p>Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think</p><p>Biblically in a deceptive world. </p><p>Go to www.foundationworldview.com for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Booking: www.thekeynoteagency.com</p><p></p><p>To help in your study of the Bible: www.logos.com/alisa</p><p></p><p>To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/music</p><p>There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachilders</p><p></p><p>To order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/</p><p>To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/</p><p>To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/</p><p></p><p>Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/</p><p> </p>

<p>From viral TikTok claims to skeptical arguments popularized by comedians and progressive influencers, Christians are constantly told that the Bible was rewritten, corrupted, edited by kings and popes, and passed down like a giant game of telephone. But is any of that actually true?</p><p></p><p>In this conversation, I sit down with New Testament scholar Dr. Dan Wallace as he explains what textual criticism really is, how New Testament manuscripts were copied and preserved, what textual variants actually mean, and why the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament is far stronger than most people realize. </p><p></p><p>We discuss:</p><p>Whether the Bible was changed over time</p><p>The “telephone game” objection</p><p>Bart Ehrman and textual variants</p><p>How scholars determine the original wording of Scripture</p><p>Why manuscript differences don’t threaten core Christian doctrine</p><p>The history of canonization and transmission</p><p>Viral skeptical claims circulating online today</p><p>Why this conversation matters for Christians raising kids in a skeptical culture</p><p></p><p>If questions about the reliability of Scripture have ever unsettled you—or someone you love—this episode offers both historical depth and practical clarity.</p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>This video is sponsored by:</p><p></p><p>SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE</p><p>Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives.</p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW</p><p>Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think</p><p>Biblically in a deceptive world. </p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.foundationworldview.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.foundationworldview.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>GOOD RANCHERS</p><p>American Meat Delivered</p><p>Go to <a href="https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>ALLIANCE FAMILY SERVICES</p><p>Alliance Family Services is a Gospel-centered organization that relentlessly advocates for</p><p>preborn children, women, and families by providing exceptional reproductive healthcare,</p><p>Biblical discipleship, and social support.</p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.alliancefamilyservices.org/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alliancefamilyservices.org</a> for more information</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Booking: <a href="http://www.thekeynoteagency.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.thekeynoteagency.com</a></p><p></p><p>To help in your study of the Bible: <a href="http://www.logos.com/alisa" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.logos.com/alisa</a></p><p></p><p>To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/music" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/music</a></p><p>There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/alisachilders" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.patreon.com/alisachilders</a></p><p></p><p>To order “Another Gospel”:  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/</a></p><p>To order “Live Your Truth":  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/</a></p><p>To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/</a></p><p></p><p>Potential Sponsors: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/</a></p>

<p>How do you know when a church has abandoned biblical truth? Can Christians practice discernment without becoming cynical? Why are so many young people deconstructing their faith? And can AI ever develop true discernment?</p><p></p><p>In this candid Q&amp;A episode, Alisa tackles some of the biggest questions Christians are wrestling with right now — progressive Christianity, deconstruction, parenting in a hostile culture, false teaching, salvation, political division, and the growing confusion around truth itself.</p><p></p><p>Alisa explains why truth is not subjective, why discernment is a biblical command (not an optional spiritual gift), and why Christians must stop outsourcing their thinking to influencers, platforms, and emotional claims. She also shares practical wisdom for handling difficult conversations, responding to skeptical questions, and raising kids without fear in a culture designed to undermine faith.</p><p></p><p>-----------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>This video is sponsored by:</p><p></p><p>WE HEART NUTRITION</p><p>From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage.</p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.weheartnutrition.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">http://www.weheartnutrition.com</a>  for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS</p><p>Elevate your skincare routine with A'del's toxin-free cosmetics. </p><p>Experience the difference in quality and purity. </p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com</a> for more information. </p><p>Use my code: ALISA </p><p></p><p>FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW</p><p>Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think</p><p>Biblically in a deceptive world. </p><p>Go to <a href="http://www.foundationworldview.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.foundationworldview.com</a> for more information.</p><p>Use my code: ALISA</p><p></p><p>----------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Booking: <a href="http://www.thekeynoteagency.com/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.thekeynoteagency.com</a></p><p></p><p>To help in your study of the Bible: <a href="http://www.logos.com/alisa" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.logos.com/alisa</a></p><p></p><p>To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/music" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/music</a></p><p>There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.</p><p></p><p>Support us on Patreon:  <a href="http://www.patreon.com/alisachilders" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.patreon.com/alisachilders</a></p><p></p><p>To order “Another Gospel”:  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/</a></p><p>To order “Live Your Truth":  <a href="http://www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/</a></p><p>To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/</a></p><p></p><p>Potential Sponsors: <a href="https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/" style="color:rgb(150,96,125);">https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/</a></p><p> </p>