The Alisa Childers Podcast

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.

Teasi Cannon, apologist and writer focused on pastoral care and biblical comfort, explores how forgiveness in Scripture differs from modern therapeutic ideas. She contrasts feelings-based forgiveness with a repentance-centered pattern. Short, clear takes cover reconciliation after abuse, Matthew 18, and practical language for offering forgiveness when repentance occurs.

Dr. J.R. Miller, theologian and Genesis scholar who creates study resources at morethancake.org. He debates whether Adam was a real historical figure or a symbolic representative. He explains 'theohistory' reading of Genesis, discusses models from theistic evolution to monogenesis, and explores why a historical Adam matters for sin, image-bearing, and the gospel narrative.

Katy Faust, founder of Them Before Us and child-rights advocate, fights for children harmed by modern family law. She discusses why centering adult desires has reshaped parenthood, how Obergefell affected IVF and surrogacy, and the Greater Than campaign to restore mother-father recognition. She also outlines legal and storytelling strategies to recenter children and mobilize churches for their protection.

Ela (The Disapologist) is a Christian apologist living with a physical disability who critiques disability theology from a biblical perspective. She explores how critical theory shapes disability justice, contrasts medical and social models, and warns about unbiblical readings and extremes. The conversation covers accessibility in churches, debates over healing and identity, and practical, faith-rooted responses.

Christine Sneeringer, author and leader of Worthy Creations, shares a testimony of moving from sexual abuse, gender confusion, and lesbian identity to finding freedom in Christ. She discusses trauma’s role in identity, the church’s response to gender ideology, rising teen transitions, and practical steps toward reclaiming femininity and pastoral care for those struggling.

Dr. J.T. Bridges, a Southern Evangelical Seminary professor specializing in metaphysics, epistemology, and philosophy of science. He unpacks micro vs macro evolution and why that distinction matters. They explore neo-Darwinism, intelligent design, and how philosophical assumptions shape scientific interpretation. The conversation surveys origins debates, scriptural tensions, and what a post‑Darwinian framework might look like.

Dr. Tricia Scribner, philosopher and apologist who researched origins and theistic evolution, joins to unpack young-earth, old-earth, and theistic evolution distinctions. They explore how these views affect biblical interpretation, human origins, and doctrine. The conversation covers models of theistic evolution, divine guidance debates, and why origins debates distract from core gospel priorities.

Dr. Corey Miller, apologetics leader and Ratio Christi president who works on campus ministry and critiques higher education. He traces a multi-decade ideological takeover of universities. He explains how cultural Marxism and postmodern ideas reshaped humanities. He urges reclaiming intellectual discipleship and outlines practical resources and strategies for engaging campuses.