Best Alisa Childers Podcasts (2024)

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#249 Can We Trust the Gospels? With Dr. Peter Williams 57:18

11d ago57:18

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Dr. Peter Williams joins the podcast to talk about the Gospels―Matthew, Mark, Luke, John. These are four accounts of Jesus’s life and teachings while on earth. But should we accept them as historically accurate? What evidence is there that the recorded events actually happened? Dr. Williams presents evidence from non-Christian sources, assesses how…

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239. The CHURCH Might Be The Greatest Cause Of Atheism 1:25:04

1d ago1:25:04

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Brennan Manning said “The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians: who acknowledge Jesus with their lips, walk out the door, and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable.” With multiple mega-church leaders in the headlines, including the arrest of "Bling Bishop" Lamor Whitehe…

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Let's Read The Gospels with Annie F. Downs 41:18

2d ago41:18

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Annie F. Downs joins Michael to discuss her guided journal, Let's Read The Gospels, and what it means to be a lifelong student of scripture. Links Mentioned: Let's Read The Gospels by Annie F. Downs That Sounds Fun Podcast Poet and Peasant Through Peasant Eyes by Kenneth Bailey Reading Luke by Charles Talbert To read the show notes, click here.…

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Episode 254: What is Emotional Intelligence and Why Does it Matter?: Clay Kirkland 52:56

2d ago52:56

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In this fast-paced world, managing our emotions and understanding those of others is more crucial than ever. Emotional intelligence (EQ) is about recognizing and managing your emotions effectively to reduce stress, communicate, empathize, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. With high EQ, you can improve relationships, excel at work, and achie…

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S&S Ep. 8 - Deconstruction and Plausible Arguments 14:19

3d ago14:19

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This week on Sword and Shield we discuss Paul’s exhortation not to be deluded by enticing or plausible arguments in Colossians 2:4. This is relevant to our current moment of deconstruction and the need for clear, biblical teaching. Paul wrestled and was “in conflict“ over his concern for people being deceived by lies. We should have the same love a…

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142 - Debate Teacher Reacts - Nate Sala 47:59

3d ago47:59

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Summary Nate Sala shares his journey from leaving the church to becoming a Christian, his ministry Wise Disciple, and his insights on debate and persuasion. He discusses the importance of objectivity in debate analysis and the criteria for judging debates. The conversation covers various aspects of debate preparation, styles, and strategies, as wel…

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Recalibrate Your Life with Ken Boa 31:46

9d ago31:46

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Ken Boa joins Michael to talk about his new book, Recalibrate Your Life, and what it means to steward what God has given you. Links Mentioned: Recalibrate Your Life by Ken Boa and Jenny Abel Reflections Ministries Conformed to His Image by Ken Boa Ken's Monthly newsletter To read the show notes, click here.…

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Episode 253: LGBTQ Conversations: Transgender from Biblical Times to Now, Claire and Rob Smith (Reprise) 52:23

9d ago52:23

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In the past few years, we have seen the rise of the public debate around gender and transgender. What makes a man a man and a woman a woman? Is this a new debate or an ancient one? Jonathan Youssef welcomes Claire and Rob Smith from Sydney, Australia to Candid Conversations. Rob Smith lectures in theology, ethics, and music ministry at Sydney Missi…

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Work and The Meaning of Life with David Bahnsen 40:42

17d ago40:42

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David Bahnsen joins Michael to discuss the Biblical basis for a work ethic along with his new book, Full Time: Work and The Meaning of Life. Links Mentioned: Full Time: Work and The Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen The Bahnsen Group David Bahnsen on other shows To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley

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Episode 252: How 20 Minutes Can Impact Your Child's Spirituality: Tyler Van Halteren (Reprise) 30:47

16d ago30:47

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In this episode of Candid, Jonathan welcomes Tyler Van Halteren, a man with a deep-rooted commitment to enriching the lives of children and youth through the power of Christian faith and storytelling. Tyler, a Master's Divinity graduate from the Master's Seminary, has dedicated most of his life to sharing Christ's teachings and the Bible's wisdom t…

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141 - Argument from Reason with Travis Dickinson 54:07

20d ago54:07

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Summary In this episode, Brian and Chad interview Travis Dickinson about the argument from reason. They discuss the different options for explaining the existence of logical principles, focusing on naturalism and Platonism. Travis argues that if God does not exist, logical principles either do not exist or exist as brute abstract objects. He explai…

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#248 How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement, with Voddie Baucham 56:38

18d ago56:38

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Dr. Voddie Baucham joins the podcast to talk about how gay-rights advocates first co-opted the civil rights movement to promote same-sex “marriage.” Now, with the nearly complete acceptance of Critical Social Justice, intersectionality, and myriad other streams of postmodern, neo-Marxist ideology, the transgender movement has taken the LGBTQIA+ age…

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238. Harrison Butker Speech Goes Wide Right? And Why Cussing Can Be Good 1:35:39

21d ago1:35:39

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In episode 238, we delve into the recent commencement speech delivered by Harrison Butker, the Kansas City Chiefs’ star kicker, at Benedictine College. As a celebrated athlete and a devout Catholic, Butker’s speech has garnered significant attention and sparked a lively debate. Join us as we explore the various dimensions of his address, highlighti…

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#45 Should Churches Do Deliverance Ministry? And other Questions From Unshaken Pittsburgh 30:12

22d ago30:12

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Alisa, Natasha, and Frank just returned from their 6th Unshaken Conference in Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone there who played a part in making this Unshaken such a success. As always, they ended the day with a Q&A session, and also as always, they received far more questions than they could take. So today Alisa and Natasha wanted to answer a gra…

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Is Young Earth Creationism Biblical? with Ken Ham 45:19

24d ago45:19

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Founder of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham, joins Michael to discuss the truth behind a young earth creationist view. Links Mentioned: Answers in Genesis Answers with Ken Ham To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley

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Episode 251: Broadcasting Hope: Farid Garas 46:38

23d ago46:38

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Have you ever considered the miraculous power of the Gospel message as it transcends borders, languages, and opposition? In this episode, we talk about the profound influence of Christian media in the Arab-speaking world through the compelling experiences of Farid Garas, the Senior Director of THE KINGDOM SAT satellite television and internet chann…

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Cooper Stuff Ep. 205 - Harrison Butker Sparks Uncontroversial Controversy 47:21

25d ago47:21

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The Chief’s kicker, Harrison Butker sparked a major controversy when he gave the commencement speech at Benedictine college, where he promoted traditional family values and a biblical worldview. The meltdown and vitriol towards Butker in the media and from celebrities such as Pearl Jam’s Singer, Eddie Vedder has been frankly surprising. Today we di…

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#247 The Rise of the Woke Right 1:27:59

26d ago1:27:59

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There is a new conversation emerging on the right that sounds an awful lot like conversations surrounding BLM sounded a few years ago. In today’s episode, Krista Bontrager, Monique Duson, and Kevin Briggins from the Center For Biblical Unity break down this new potential movement and help us understand what “wokeness” might look like…but from the r…

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140 - Beauty & Love with Paul Gould 48:13

30d ago48:13

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In this episode, Brian Auten & Chad Gross engage with philosopher Paul Gould to discuss the profound connection between beauty, love, theism. They delve into why beauty is more likely on theism than naturalism and explore various philosophical perspectives on love and the recognition of beauty. Topics Covered: 1. Introduction to the Topic of Beauty…

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237. We Might Be Lukewarm Christians 1:45:39

1M ago1:45:39

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We've been accused of being lukewarm Christians by multiple people who are way better Christians than us. We (or at least one of us) probably are by some metrics. But isn't everyone someone else's lukewarm Christian? Do you ever feel like you might be a lukewarm Christian? Do you care? In this video, we'll explore what it means to be lukewarm, and …

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Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism with Calvin Beisner 46:48

1M ago46:48

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Author and founder of the Cornwall Alliance, Calvin Beisner joins Michael to discuss his most recent book, Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism. Links Mentioned: Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism by Cal Beisner and David Legates The Cornwall Alliance To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley

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Episode 250: Understanding the Future Promise of Heaven: Dr. Michael Youssef 25:14

1M ago25:14

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Is there something more than this life? This world is full of crises, conflicts, difficulties, and troubles, but this world will not last. No matter your age, your earthly life is slowly slipping away. This is why Jesus encourages us not to store up treasures on this earth but to invest in heaven. In this 250th episode of Candid Conversations, Dr. …

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The Christian Household with C. R. Wiley 50:55

1M ago50:55

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I discuss the Christian Household with pastor and author C. R. Wiley. C. R. Wiley is an American pastor, author, and speaker known for his work on Christian living, culture, and family dynamics. He has written several books, including "The Household and the War for the Cosmos" and "Man of the House." Wiley is also a contributor to various Christian…

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#246 Title IX, Public Schools, Women's Sports, and Everything Else Happening in Culture, with John Stonestreet 1:10:06

1M ago1:10:06

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In today’s episode, John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center joins the podcast to talk about all the latest developments in culture. In this jam-packed episode, John and Alisa discuss the ramifications of Title IX and the affect that is having on public schools, the continual infiltration of women’s sports by biological males, college prote…

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#44 Quick Update 2:41

1M ago2:41

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Quick UpdateBy Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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Stay The Course with Mike Minter 37:18

1M ago37:18

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Pastor and Author Mike Minter joins Michael to discuss his book, Stay The Course, and the current state of pastors in the church. Links mentioned: Stay The Course by Mike Minter To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley

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Episode 249: Recovering Our Sanity: How the Fear of God Conquers the Fears That Divide Us: Dr. Michael Horton 41:15

1M ago41:15

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In this profound episode, Jonathan is joined by esteemed theologian and author Michael Horton to discuss his latest book, "Recovering Our Sanity: How the Fear of God Conquers the Fears that Divide Us." In a world teetering on the brink of chaos—from unsettling politics to the lingering effects of the global pandemic—Horton's book offers not a typic…

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Is Anti-White Racism Tearing America Apart? with Jeremy Carl 52:36

1M ago52:36

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In this conversation, Josh interviews Jeremy Carl about his book 'The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart'. They discuss the motivation behind writing the book, the various areas where anti-white racism is prevalent, and the implications of immigration on the demographic makeup of America. They also address concerns ab…

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#245 What Solving True Crime Cases Taught Detective J. Warner Wallace About Life 1:06:40

1M ago1:06:40

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"Every murder investigation teaches two lessons: a death lesson and a life lesson.” For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another as he attempted to solve the case. Several of these cases remain open, unsolved mysteries. But even those that haven't yet r…

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236. Russell Brand Baptized! New Christian Mascot? 1:08:46

1M ago1:08:46

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Russell Brand recently got baptized along with several other high-profile individuals, Candace Owens, Kat Von D, and others. Is it a sign of revival? Could some of these actually be business decisions? Does it matter? Also, what can we learn from Kanye West's faith's dramatic rise and fall? We talk about this and more in episode 236 of @brosbiblesb…

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139 - Our Favorite Debates 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Introduction - Chad and Brian discuss their favorite and most memorable debates between Christian apologists/philosophers and atheists/skeptics Chad's Debate Picks 1. James Crossley vs. William Lane Craig - Was Jesus Raised from the Dead? (2012) - Highlights Craig's case for the resurrection based on postmortem appearances - Contrasting styles of y…

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#43 Taylor Swift and the Normalizing of Envy and Lust 25:44

2M ago25:44

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Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars alive today. Her recent album, The Tortured Poets Department debuted with a total of 2.6 million sales, which is her biggest debut and the top selling single-week sales since Adele’s 25 almost 10 years ago. CNN reported that it became the first album to draw over 300 million streams in a single day in an…

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The Deconstruction of Christianity with Alisa Childers 42:13

2M ago42:13

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Alisa Childers joins Michael to discuss her newest book, The Deconstruction of Christianity, and how Christians can help loved ones struggling with their faith. Links Mentioned: The Deconstruction of Christianity by Alisa Childers To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley

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Episode 248: Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in the Secular Age: Melissa Kruger 51:50

2M ago51:50

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You’re sitting across from your teenager at the kitchen table. Now that you finally have their undivided attention, you want to talk about an important issue they are facing. Unfortunately, things get tense quickly. Their eyes roll, you get frustrated, and soon they are looking for an escape from this conversation. You sit dumbfounded thinking, "Ho…

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#244 Should Christians Practice Gentle Parenting?, with Abbie Halberstadt 1:13:55

2M ago1:13:55

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Abbie Halberstadt joins the podcast to talk about a parenting method called “Gentle Parenting.” She defines it and discusses some of the unbiblical worldview assumptions that can actually prevent our kids from being able to fully understand and appreciate the gospel. Should parents practice punishment or restorative discipline? Should Christians vi…

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