The Alisa Childers Podcast

In this podcast, Allie Beth Stuckey joins us to analyze the popular ideas promoted by self-help gurus like Jen Hatmaker, Glennon Doyle, Rachel Hollis, and Brene Brown. We discuss questions like, am I enough? Do I have to love myself before I can love others? What is the cult of self-affirmation? What is "meology," and why is it such a popular way to interpret the Bible? Allie also tells us about her new book, You're Not Enough and That's Okay, and its message that runs contrary to some of these other popular teachers.

Former Cru colleague of Rhett and Link, Shelby Abbott joins me on today's podcast to talk about the phenomena of Christian celebrity deconstruction and what key factors we might be missing in the conversation.

Hugh Ross, an astrophysicist and founder of Reasons to Believe, shares how his studies in physics led him to embrace Christianity. He discusses the alignment of scientific principles with biblical creation narratives, revealing the Bible's predictive accuracy. Ross recounts memorable encounters with skeptics and emphasizes how unexpected conversations can influence spiritual journeys. He also reflects on navigating scientific anomalies alongside scripture, advocating for a harmony between faith and scientific inquiry.

Our current cultural moment has given us some phrases, or "slogans" and Neil Shenvi refers to them, one of which is the idea that our theology and biblical interpretations need to be decolonized. We discuss what "decolonize our theology" means and whether or not Christians should do it. 

Is the Enneagram a harmless personality test or is it something that could be spiritually harmful to Christians who use it? On today's video I talk with ex-Astrologer Marcia Montenegro, who is now a committed Christian about the New Age influence of the Enneagram and it's rapid growth within the church. 

It seems like every time we turn around there is another high-profile Christian who announces they've lost their faith. Why does this seem to be happening now? Sean McDowell joins me to talk about his conversations with deconstructed Christians, the nature and pressure of being a public Christian, and what role that might play in all the deconstruction stories we are seeing. 

William Lane Craig joins me to respond to progressive Christians like Brian Zhand, Richard Rohr, William Paul Young, Steve Chalke, and Rob Bell about the atonement. 

Clay Jones, author of "Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It," dives into the often-taboo topic of death from a Christian perspective. He discusses why many Christians fear death, contrasting it with atheistic views on legacy. The conversation critiques common coping mechanisms, like health obsessions, and challenges sensational ideas like uploading consciousness. Jones encourages embracing a hopeful view of eternal life, emphasizing a deeper understanding of heaven to alleviate mortality anxieties.

Hillary Ferrer and Teasi Canon join me on today's video to discuss Jen Hatmaker's latest book, Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire. We analyze the worldview of the book and how it interacts with biblical Christianity. We also discuss the recent podcast episode Hatmaker recorded with her daughter about LGBT inclusion.