Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Dr. Sean McDowell, associate professor and author known for defense of the historical Jesus. He tackles the strongest skeptical objections to the resurrection. He examines evidence for Jesus’ existence and crucifixion. He discusses whether Easter has pagan roots and how Jewish festivals relate to Christianity.

Ashley Sheets, a former New Age seeker who battled addiction and immorality before converting to Christianity, tells her surprising story. She discusses the viral social post about reclaiming sexual purity, the online backlash it sparked, and how her radical conversion reshaped her life. Short, candid reflections on meeting her husband and her path from darkness to faith.

Lila Rose, pro-life activist and founder of Live Action, discusses the UK vote to decriminalize abortion up to birth and the political and cultural forces behind it. She covers advocacy strategies, the risks of decriminalization acting like legalization, the role of abortion providers, and practical ways supporters can respond. The conversation also touches on IVF ethics and educational outreach like Baby Olivia.

A spirited discussion of Netanyahu’s controversial remark about Jesus and how it fits with just war thinking. A sharp critique of a politician using scripture to back progressive policies on health care, socialism, abortion, and gender. New data on rising Bible reading and church attendance paired with concern over weakening pro-life conviction and a call for bolder biblical leadership.

Ron Simmons, former Texas legislator, businessman, and author, shares leadership lessons from politics, ministry, and business. He walks through the five levels of leadership and contrasts workhorses with show horses. He also discusses practical approaches to building staff, leading peers, and navigating faith, family, and public service in today’s culture.

Kelsi Sheren, a Canadian combat veteran turned activist exposing problems with Medical Assistance in Dying, shares firsthand accounts of veterans and vulnerable people steered toward assisted death. She describes expansion from terminal cases to non‑terminal conditions. The conversation covers coercion, financial incentives, clinics and billing practices, and worrying proposals targeting children and the disabled.

Anne Sey, founder of Library for Kiddos and former public librarian who reviews youth books through a conservative, Christian lens. They discuss a controversial teen book with occult and explicit content. Practical tips for parents on library challenges are shared. They also critique a new dinosaur documentary and its claims about evolution.

Brie, a former producer turned global missions worker, stops by to share mission updates. They recap last night’s Oscars with quick takes on red carpet hits and misses. Then they dissect Paris Fashion Week’s dark, morbid trends and the troubling symbolism seeping into high fashion.

Lily Meschi, a former Muslim Iranian-American and director at Iran Alive Ministries, shares her journey from an abusive arranged marriage to finding Christ. She discusses growing up under the Islamic Revolution, women’s oppression in Iran, the rise of underground Christianity, and how Iran Alive broadcasts the gospel into Iran and surrounding regions.

Jeff Schwarzentraub, senior pastor of Brave Church in Denver known for bold preaching on culture and politics. He talks about Denver’s progressive shift and gender ideology. He describes standing for biblical conviction during COVID and at the state capitol. He discusses church-state boundaries, pro-life action, and hopeful signs in Gen Z.