The Alisa Childers Podcast

This is the episode I’ve wanted to record since starting my podcast in 2017! When we talk about “historic Christianity,” what do we mean? Was early Christianity so theologically diverse that we can’t know what the earliest Christians believed? Historian and New Testament scholar Dr. Gary Habermas joins me to talk about the earliest Christian creeds that predate the New Testament by decades. We discuss the gospel as understood in the first century, as well as the deity of Jesus’ being affirmed by the earliest followers of Christ. 

Greg Koukl joins the podcast live from the Cross Examined Instructor Academy to talk about Postmodernism, Relativism, and subjective truth claims. Greg explains how Relativism fails to explain reality, refutes itself, and wrecks lives. Living lives firmly planted on the truth of God's Word comes with a cost in today's culture, but will ultimately set us free. 

Christianity stands or falls based on the resurrection of Jesus being a real event in history. The Apostle Paul said that if Christ has not been raised, our faith is in vain. But 2,000 years later, do we have actual evidence for this event or is it something Christians simply have to take on faith? Historian and New Testament scholar Dr. Gary Habermas is considered one of the foremost scholars on the resurrection of Jesus and he joins me to talk about the facts surrounding the resurrection that virtually all scholars, from the most liberal to the most conservative, agree on. He shares his “minimal facts” approach, and gives every Christian practical ways to share this evidence with their friends. 

After years of partying, Bobby Conway got saved at a Greg Laurie crusade as a teenager. From there, he became an evangelist, telling virtually everyone he would meet about Jesus. After becoming a Pastor and pioneering a successful apologetics YouTube channel, he went through a dark time of doubt, only to end up in an alcohol relapse that would threaten his family and ministry. In today's episode, Bobby shares the intimate journey that led him to almost leave the faith, and the reasons he would not end up as another deconstruction story and could not turn his back on the Jesus who saved him.

Norm Geisler is one of the most prolific and influential scholars and apologists of our time. He went from not being able to read until he was seventeen years old to earning a PhD in Philosophy and founding two Seminaries. He authored, co-authored, or edited over 90 books, debated countless atheists, and became a force for defending the Christian worldview. He was also one of the most influential thinkers in my own life. In this special episode, I interview his son, David Geisler about the new documentary on Norm's life that showcases the heart, mind, and dedication of this fascinating man.

Many Christian parents feel overwhelmed by the constant messages of our culture which are telling our kids to follow their hearts, live their truth, and redefine sexuality and gender. In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Erin Kunkle of Maven Ministries to help equip parents to train up their kids with a Christian worldview. They give practical tips on what to do if you feel like you’ve already blown it and it’s too late to start passing on the faith to your children. They also answer a question from a mom who brought her kids up in progressive Christianity but has now repented and trusted in Jesus as her Savior. How can she begin to undo the false ideas she taught her kids now that they are teenagers? Brett and Erin’s answer is so encouraging and will be such a blessing to every Christian parent who feels like they’ve it might be too late to begin laying a foundation of truth in their homes. 

#162 Should Christians Rethink Original Sin? With Clay Jones by Alisa Childers

What we think about God affects what we think about everything else. Phylicia Masonheimer joins me to discuss how theology informs how we think about everything from politics to sex to sin struggles.

Dianna Williams, a speaker at Southern Evangelical Seminary and close friend of Alisa Childers, dives into the debate on gender roles in the church. They discuss Beth Allison Barr's provocative claims in her bestselling book that connect complementarianism with abuse. The conversation breaks down the nuances of gender roles, advocating for a historical context when interpreting scripture. They also explore the need for balance in understanding the distinct roles of men and women, emphasizing unity within the Christian community despite differing views.

In 2019, an ancient curse tablet was found by archaeologists in Israel that is likely at least 3,200 years old. Scholars believe it may show the earliest Hebrew name for God. This calls into question the Documentary Hypothesis, which speculates that the first five books of the Bible were not written by Moses, but by various editors and authors. Dr. Jeremiah Johnston joins me to talk about what he thinks is the archaeological find of our lifetime.