The Alisa Childers Podcast

Dr. Bruce Little, professor emeritus of philosophy and director of the Francis A. Schaeffer Collection, explores Schaeffer’s warning about evangelical Christianity’s “Great Disaster.” They discuss biblical authority, inerrancy, postmodernism, pragmatism, secular leadership models, church growth, tribalism, affluence, and the ongoing consequences of theological compromise. A compelling look at Schaeffer’s legacy and relevance today.

Katy Faust, Christian author and children’s rights advocate, and Rosaria Butterfield, author and former English professor, join an honest conversation about perimenopause and menopause. They discuss anxiety, brain fog, intrusive thoughts, sleep, medical care, exercise, Scripture, self-control, and supportive Christian friendships. A candid, hopeful look at navigating hormonal change with faith and humor.

Hilary Morrison, a physician assistant specializing in functional and integrative women’s health, joins a candid conversation about perimenopause. Topics include shifting hormones, sleep, anxiety, mood, weight, hot flashes, testing, thyroid and gut health, and hormone replacement therapy. The discussion also explores caring for the body, seeking effective medical support, and remaining faithful through difficult physical changes.

Brandon Kimber, filmmaker and creator of the American Gospel films, explores the New Apostolic Reformation in American Gospel: Spirit & Fire. He discusses modern apostles and prophets, spiritual authority, prosperity theology, political alliances, and the movement’s influence on worship music. The conversation also examines Bethel songs, disputed labels, dominionism, and how NAR teachings enter churches.

Elle ISO, a Christian apologist and evangelist focused on Muslim outreach, shares practical ways to begin respectful gospel conversations. They explore natural conversation openers, asking clarifying questions, explaining Jesus clearly, and responding when you don’t know an answer. The discussion also covers Christianity and Islam, the Islamic dilemma, Muhammad’s claims, common objections, and opportunities for everyday evangelism.

A deep dive into the “wartime church” model and the dangers of treating a pastor as God’s uniquely anointed visionary. Biblical elder qualifications, servant leadership, accountability, and the role of deacons come into focus. The discussion also explores possible ties to the New Apostolic Reformation and whether Matthew 18 requires private correction of public teaching.

Phoenix Hayes, a Christian writer focused on cultural apologetics, and Monique Duson, a biblical unity advocate, unpack viral debates on abortion, gender ideology, race, and progressive Christianity. They explore how personhood and the image of God ground cultural conversations, why objective truth is viewed as oppressive, and how to discern spiritual warfare without dehumanizing people or seeing demons everywhere.

A fiery response to accusations of Christian grifting, conspiracy culture, and online backlash. The discussion explores biblical forgiveness, repentance, Jesus’ words from the cross, and the difference between pardon and releasing resentment. It also tackles confident mockery, burden of proof, intuition versus objective truth, and discerning claims without becoming cynical. The conversation closes with deconstruction, Scripture, and keeping Christ at the center.

Matt Schmitt, a Christian apologist and educator, analyzes real stories of people leaving Christianity. They explore faith built on church, family, moral assumptions, Word of Faith teaching, biblical criticism, and questions about Genesis and the Epic of Gilgamesh. The conversation asks what each person rejected, what replaced it, and whether Jesus was ever truly the problem.

Matt Schmidt, a Christian apologist, evangelist, and founder of Engage 360, explores why people deconstruct their faith. They discuss church hurt, doubts, hypocrisy, science, sexuality, and politics, then examine the deeper issue of misplaced foundations. The conversation centers on Jesus’ authority, miracles, Scripture, resilient faith, and compassionate ways to approach difficult spiritual conversations.