<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>