The Alisa Childers Podcast #338 The Discreditation Machine: 6 Manipulative Tactics to Silence Truth, with Megan Basham
Oct 27, 2025
Megan Basham, an investigative journalist and author of "Shepherds for Sale," discusses the backlash she faced from evangelical institutions after revealing their ideological shifts. She highlights six manipulative tactics used to silence critics, including prediscreditation and emotional outrage. Megan also shares her personal battle with stage 3 colon cancer and reflects on the fight for truth in the face of institutional pressure. Her courage and insights encourage listeners to stand firm and engage thoughtfully, despite potential backlash.
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Discreditation Campaign Defined
- A coordinated, behind-the-scenes effort can weaponize friendships and institutions to silence critics.
- Megan Basham calls this an organized "discreditation campaign" distinct from normal public debate.
Prepare For Pushback Tactics
- Expect tactics like pre-discreditation, shunning, and tone policing when exposing powerful networks.
- Prepare to document receipts meticulously and respond calmly to preserve credibility.
Author's Health Ordeal And Recovery
- Megan received a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis shortly after her book release and underwent chemo, radiation, and surgeries.
- She now reports being declared no evidence of disease and praises God's sustaining care.
