Jesus Over Everything

What was the Acts 2 church meant to be? And how far have we drifted from it? In this Lisa Unfiltered episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle tackles a topic her own audience asked her to address: the cliques, popularity dynamics, and comfortable social circles that quietly take root in the very place designed to be their opposite. Drawing on real messages from listeners, teachings from top theologians, and a challenge rooted in Matthew 28, Lisa makes the case that playing church — surrounding ourselves with people who look, act, and think just like us — is more than a social problem. It's a spiritual one. This is a conversation for anyone who's ever felt the gap between what the church is supposed to be and what it sometimes is, and wants to close it.

What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and why is it forming—or failing to form—by the time a child turns 13? In this "Summer Reset" episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle sits down with renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna, Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, for a sobering look at the state of biblical worldview in America. Barna reveals that only 4% of American adults—and just 1% of teenagers—hold a true biblical worldview, and explains why parents, not pastors or programs, are the primary shapers of that worldview in a child’s earliest years. The conversation covers Barna’s landmark book Revolution, his “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview,” the failure of topical preaching and small groups to produce real discipleship, and what one-on-one, Jesus-modeled discipleship actually requires. This episode is essential listening for parents, church leaders, and anyone who senses something is broken in how the American church makes disciples—and wants to know what to do about it.

What does it really cost you to be comfortable as a Christian? In this “Summer Reset” replay episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle cuts through the cultural drift toward safe, predictable faith and exposes three specific ways comfort quietly erodes our walk with God. Rooted in Scripture, Lisa challenges listeners to trade the illusion of comfortable Christianity for a life that is radically, unapologetically all-in for Jesus. Whether you’ve been coasting spiritually or simply feel the tug of something more, this episode names the lie and points you toward the truth. Ideal for those seeking deeper discipleship, leading small group discussion, or simply exploring whether there’s more to their faith than what they’re currently living.

In the powerful final installment of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa courageously sheds light on an unspoken ache many women in the church carry—the quiet feeling that their gifts, confidence, and leadership are often celebrated only to a point, beyond which they are misunderstood or marginalized. This episode explores the deep pain of women feeling that their competence is mistaken for arrogance, that their passion is misinterpreted as ambition, and that their influence is limited by unspoken rules rooted in insecurity and fear. Lisa offers biblical insight, encouraging women to embrace their God-given gifts with confidence and integrity, and calls the church to foster an environment of trust, respect, and authentic discipleship. This conversation is a vital step toward healing and unity in the body of Christ.

In this impactful fourth episode of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa takes a courageous look at how fear-driven policies and boundaries within the church can unintentionally send harmful messages to women. She explores how the tendency to view women as risks—rather than valued members of the body of Christ—can diminish their sense of identity, erode trust, and hinder the church’s mission of unity and discipleship. Lisa emphasizes that true biblical integrity and holiness are rooted in love, respect, and trust—not avoidance or fear. This episode is a heartfelt call for the church to reclaim its role as a safe, honoring family where men and women serve together in mutual respect, rooted in biblical truth and spiritual formation.