Ep 1048 | Deconstruction: Where It’s from & How to Stop It | Guest: Alisa Childers

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In today's episode, we sit down with Alisa Childers, author of “The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond.” We delve into the "deconstruction" movement and its growing influence in churches across the nation. What exactly is deconstruction, and should we be worried about it? Alisa also sheds light on the differences between conservative and progressive Christians and offers practical advice for those who have loved ones deconstructing their faith. Learn how to guide them back to the gospel in this insightful conversation.

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Timecodes:

(01:00) Introduction

(03:00) “The Deconstruction of Christianity”

(07:00) How does deconstruction start in faith

(11:50) LGBQT

(21:00) Lies of deconstructionists

(24:00) Political claims from deconstructionists

(29:00) Conservative Christians vs Progressive Christians

(32:00) Critical Theory

(35:00) Progressive Christians embracing trans ideology

(38:00) Empire Theology

(41:00) How to spot deconstruction in the church

(44:00) How to navigate a relationship with a deconstructionist

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 342 | Leaving Progressivism for Biblical Christianity | Guest: Alisa Childers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-342-leaving-progressivism-for-biblical-christianity/id1359249098?i=1000503302608

Ep 854 | Another '90s Christian Artist Deconstructs & Does Drag (123)

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-854-another-90s-christian-artist-deconstructs-does-drag/id1359249098?i=1000624081297

Ep 413 | The Dead End of Deconstruction | Guest: Alisa Childers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-413-the-dead-end-of-deconstruction-guest-alisa-childers/id1359249098?i=1000519848554

Ep 981 | “Doubt Your Doubts:” Resisting the Lies of Deconstruction | Guest: Paul Pitts III

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-981-doubt-your-doubts-resisting-the-lies/id1359249098?i=1000651814715

Ep 920 | Russell Moore, David French & the Fake Threat of Christian Nationalism | Guest: John Cooper

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-920-russell-moore-david-french-the-fake-threat/id1359249098?i=1000638231068

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