When journalist and author Megan Basham released her book Shepherds for Sale, the evidence she uncovered should have sparked healthy reform and accountability within evangelical institutions. Instead, she watched the entire “Big Evangelical” infrastructure mobilize—using back-room tactics, social pressure, and selective outrage—to discredit her and convince pastors not to read her work.

In this deeply revealing conversation, Alisa Childers and Megan expose the six manipulative tactics that often appear when someone dares to speak truth that challenges powerful networks within the church:

    1.    Prediscreditation – discrediting before you speak.

    2.    Moralizing dismissal ("Not our thing, Dear!")

    3.    Shunning and platform pressure.

    4.    Seizing on minor errors to discredit the whole.

    5.    Emotional outrage and tone policing.

    6.    Misusing Matthew 18 to silence public critique.

Megan also shares a personal update on her battle with stage 3 colon cancer, how God sustained her through the storm, and why she continues to stand firm for truth despite enormous backlash.

Whether you’ve faced rejection for speaking biblical truth in your own church or just want to understand how the “discreditation machine” operates, this episode will equip you to stand firm with courage and biblical clarity.

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Is deeper political engagement faithfulness—or a fast track to compromise? In this candid conversation, Alisa and Jesse Westwood (Faith Reframed) wrestle with Christian political involvement in the wake of recent events, the rise of Christian nationalism, and the stealthy influence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).

From Jesse’s Anabaptist “two-kingdom” convictions to Alisa’s case for principled engagement, you’ll hear vigorous disagreement—and real agreement—on essentials: the sufficiency of Scripture, the danger of dominionism (NAR’s “Seven Mountain Mandate”), and why bad theology hurts people. They also distinguish classic postmillennialism from dominionist projects, talk early-church witness, co-belligerence, and why placing political victory over biblical doctrine is a dead end.

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After the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a lot of masks slipped. In this no-fluff conversation, Alisa sits down with John Cooper (Skillet) to unpack why so many Christian leaders waffle, what “third-wayism” really is, and how subtle, academic-sounding concepts like standpoint epistemology are eroding biblical authority and Western civilization itself.

They trace the ideas, test them against Scripture, and tackle hard questions: Is “neutrality” real? Why does third-wayism always drift left on abortion and justice? How should pastors lead without playing “footsy-cakes” with the culture? Plus: a practical framework for discernment (fear of God over fear of man), why many “normies” are done outsourcing their thinking to evangelical elites, and a hopeful look at what God is doing in this cultural moment.

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Are Christian colleges quietly leading the church into deconstruction? In this hard-hitting episode, Alisa sits down with Dr. Everett Piper, former president of Oklahoma Wesleyan University and host of The Rebellion, to unpack how small compromises in the academy become cultural contagions in the church.

Piper traces the pipeline from CCCU “deconstruct your faith” freshman rhetoric to campus policies that smuggle in progressive ideology on sexuality, identity, and “tolerance.”

Alisa also answers a question she’s been getting a lot: Why she can no longer recommend Biola University to Christian parents. She walks through language in Biola’s public statements on sex and gender, concerns about chapel speakers and student life, and why “mission drift” accelerates unless leaders act decisively.

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Rich Villodas statement: A Pastoral Word to New Life Fellowship Church re: Charlie Kirk - By Rich Villodas

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In this episode, Alisa Childers welcomes Frank Turek for a wide-ranging conversation about Christian political engagement, 3rd wayism, and the difference between faithful involvement and a political gospel.

We reflect on the dangers of Christians retreating into neutrality under the guise of “3rd wayism,” and address the misconception that political engagement is the same as preaching a political or social gospel. Frank also shares about his brand-new children’s book on responsibility, offering insights into raising the next generation with wisdom and discernment.

Finally, Frank opens up about how he’s doing in the wake of Charlie’s murder, giving listeners a glimpse into both his heart and his hope during this difficult season.

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In this episode, Alisa Childers sits down with Jon Root to examine two opposite but equally dangerous influences in the church today: the “3rd way” approach that seeks to keep Christians silent on politics, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) with its unbiblical approach to political domination.

Together, we explore why Christians must remain both doctrinally grounded and civically engaged—without allowing politics to overshadow the gospel. The conversation highlights how deceptions today are becoming increasingly sophisticated, requiring deep biblical discernment.

We also interact with a popular podcast that rightly exposed the dangers of 3rd wayism, but whose speaker unfortunately aligns with figures like Paula White and Benny Hinn. This tension underscores why discernment must go deeper than personalities and rhetoric—it must be anchored in Scripture.

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Many Christian students face pressure to join fraternities and sororities on campus, but is Greek life compatible with the Christian worldview? In this episode,  @TytusJones  joins me to dig into the roots and rituals of Greek organizations, explore their historical ties to Freemasonry, and ask tough questions about whether these practices align with Scripture.

You’ll also hear practical advice for parents and students navigating these decisions—how to evaluate the spiritual implications, what red flags to watch for, and how to choose wisely in a culture that often normalizes compromise.

If you or someone you love is considering Greek life, this conversation will equip you with biblical clarity, historical insight, and practical wisdom.

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In this episode, I share my personal reflections from attending the Charlie Kirk Memorial in person.

I talk about the undeniable realities of what took place: the gospel was proclaimed with boldness and clarity to the whole world. There was strong theology in some moments—and some troubling theology in others. I also open up about my ongoing angst regarding worship music and how I experienced the worship at this event.

Ultimately, I believe we are witnessing a genuine move of God—a real revival. And like the Jesus people revival of the early 70's, it’s probably going to be messy.

Finally, I share a new policy regarding my future speaking events. These changes come from much prayer, counsel, and reflection, and I hope they give you insight into my heart and the direction I believe God is leading.

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What if some of the ways we’ve been reading the Bible are actually twisting its meaning—without us even realizing it? In this episode, we dig into the art and science of hermeneutics—the practice of interpreting Scripture.

We’ll wrestle with big questions:

Is language truly objective?

Why is hermeneutics called both an art and a science?

How do we handle the Bible’s many genres—from proverbs to parables, gospels to Revelation?

And how do we know which promises of Scripture are really for us today?

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re reading the Bible the right way, this conversation will challenge, equip, and encourage you to handle God’s Word with wisdom and clarity.

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In this episode, I share my personal reflections on the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. I open up about what God showed me about my own heart, and how we as Christians can cling to the eternal perspective we’re given in Christ. I also talk about the disturbing response from many on the left, and what that reveals about the type of battle we're in.

I also address and debunk one of the conspiracy theories circulating online — the claim that the man in the white hat and shirt was somehow in on the crime.

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