The Alisa Childers Podcast

Questions about truth, objective reality, and why deconstruction is happening among young Christians are explored. The conversation tackles how Scripture should guide discernment and when a church has abandoned core gospel claims. Practical advice covers parenting without fear, navigating political talk in small groups, and whether AI can ever possess true spiritual discernment.

Ethan Nicolle, creator and writer in kids entertainment (VeggieTales, Babylon Bee, Daily Wire), discusses a candid Michael Jackson movie review and how parents can use it to teach worldview lessons. He also shares ExplodeyWorld, a creativity-first resource to fight screen addiction and spark hands-on imagination in children.

Phoenix Hayes, next-generation ministry leader and founder of Neon who equips youth leaders, joins to unpack online persuasion. They explore how emotional framing and fear bypass evidence. They highlight tactic spotting, ethical persuasion, and quick critical-thinking checks to resist viral manipulation.

Patti Hite, Christian speaker and founder of Out of Egypt Ministries, shares her journey from a same-sex relationship to finding faith in Christ. She discusses childhood gender confusion, abuse and addiction, a shared conversion with her partner, and the ongoing work of sanctification. The conversation covers pastoral care for families, concerns about affirmation and medical interventions, and walking toward biblical truth and healing.

Dr. Bill Roach, dean and scholar of philosophical theology and classical apologetics, parses what people mean by Christian nationalism. He outlines competing definitions and historical roots. He maps strains from integralism to ethnic nationalism, compares tactics across the political spectrum, and warns about institutional capture and threats to religious liberty.

Phoenix Hayes, founder of NEON who equips youth pastors, and Monique Duson, president of the Center for Biblical Unity and critic of wokeness in the church, react to viral progressive and deconstruction TikToks. They call out confident bad arguments and wrestle with claims about scripture, deconstruction trends, generational divides, and social media theology. Quick, candid, and provocative conversation.

Dr. Jonathan Morrow, director of cultural engagement at Impact 360 Institute and author of Welcome to College, outlines five major cultural challenges facing today’s students. He discusses shifting views of truth and identity, the influence of social media and AI, rising tribalism and progressive thought, and practical ways parents and students can prepare for college culture.

Jeannie Jones, Bible teacher and author, shares personal struggles with miscarriage and infertility. Clay Jones, philosophical apologist and author, discusses serious illness and the problem of evil. They explore why suffering is not random, the difference between evil and suffering, eternal perspective, and practical tools like keeping a “truth journal.” Honest, practical, and hope-focused conversation.

Jac Marino, once enmeshed in New Age practices and ceremonial magic, now testifies to finding rescue in Christianity. She recounts addiction, initiation into occult orders, and the lure of twin-flame and law-of-attraction lies. She contrasts occult quests for self-salvation with the gospel, warns about subtle deceptions, and offers practical counsel for parents and churches.

Naomi Wright, founder of Be Emboldened who helps people heal from spiritual abuse after growing up in a cult, joins the conversation. She recounts escaping control, rebuilding faith, and relearning Scripture. The discussion covers spiritual abuse patterns, problematic prophetic authority, worship’s emotional power, and practical safeguards for churches and individuals moving forward.