Unshaken Faith

Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain
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Sep 11, 2024 • 23min

#46 How Should Christians Vote?

This discussion highlights the complexities Christians face when voting and the importance of aligning choices with biblical principles. It explores the responsibilities of faith in engaging with government while addressing moral dilemmas in a two-party system. The conversation includes a deep dive into the abortion debate, urging thoughtful dialogue and the pursuit of good in politics. Listeners are encouraged to actively participate in democracy and foster informed political discussions within their communities.
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May 29, 2024 • 30min

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

Topics include exploring perspectives on women in church roles, navigating introversion and communication challenges, exploring deliverance ministries and spiritual foundations, addressing sin, and connecting with a daughter's doubts.
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May 15, 2024 • 3min

#44 Quick Update

Quick Update
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May 8, 2024 • 26min

#43 Taylor Swift and the Normalizing of Envy and Lust

Taylor Swift, a top pop star, is discussed in-depth in this podcast, analyzing her record-breaking album sales and exploring the ethical implications of her music on young audiences. The hosts delve into the themes of rebellion, lust, and biblical references found in her songs, urging listeners to be discerning of the messages in popular music.
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May 1, 2024 • 27min

#42 Our Biggest Discipleship Failures…and Successes

Parents Alisa and Natasha reflect on their biggest discipleship failures and successes while raising teens. They discuss the impact of family devotions, teaching evidence for faith, emphasizing character development, and fostering critical thinking. The importance of addressing challenging topics like sexuality, promoting a servant's heart, and bonding through family dinners is highlighted.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 17min

#41 The Orange Scandal - When Christian Leaders Fail

Reggie Joiner, founder of Orange Curriculum, resigns due to inappropriate relationship scandal. Natasha and Alisa discuss coping with Christian leaders' failings, offer hope for Orange. Addressing moral failings, separating actions from Christianity, and reflecting on redemption amidst human frailty in the aftermath of the scandal.
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Apr 17, 2024 • 26min

#40 Why is the Church So Afraid to Talk about Politics?

Exploring why the Church is hesitant to talk about politics, the importance of Christians engaging in politics, historical perspectives, navigating faith and politics, moral dilemmas, and challenges faced by pastors in addressing political issues in churches.
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Apr 10, 2024 • 23min

#39 Does “Bad Therapy” Lead to Deconstruction?

We’ve all seen the deconstruction stories that flood our social media news feeds. We’ve heard the claims of “toxic theology,” and the #exvangelical propensity to identify historic Christian doctrine and ethics as oppressive and harmful. But what if there is a connection between deconstruction and modern impulse to seek therapy, psychological diagnoses, and therapeutic language to explain away objective truth claims about God and morality? If you haven’t heard words and phrases like Iatrogenesis, Social-Emotional Learning, and Gentle Parenting, Alisa and Natasha will define those terms and show how they represent a massive shift in the worldview of our current culture. They also explore how those topics are related to the deconstruction phenomenon. 
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Mar 27, 2024 • 25min

#38 Will Your Church Talk About THIS on Easter?

Discussion on the importance of churches addressing the resurrection on Easter, challenges in understanding its significance, exploring the literal resurrection of Jesus, the connection between miracles and belief in God, critical analysis on resurrection belief and historical evidence, and exploring the transformative experiences and martyrdom of the apostles
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Mar 20, 2024 • 25min

#37 Is Christianity Just Fear-based Indoctrination?

Jim Palmer, Chaplain for the American Humanist Association, discusses the fear-based indoctrination and shame associated with conservative Christian teachings. Topics include psychological impacts on children, critiques of the Christian gospel, and the importance of understanding fear and guilt in a balanced way.

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