In this bonus episode, Lead Pastor Jon Vallier shares how God has been at work at Lakeside Alliance Church, the church Alliance Bible Church planted in January 2024 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Over the past 18 months, they've seen the power of the gospel impact individual lives, families, and the community. Listen in for some amazing stories of what God is doing in and through LAC!

Resources:

• Lakeside Alliance Church website

On the surface, it's not all that apparent what biblical counseling is. It will have a critical role to play at Alliance Bible Church for years to come so clarity is vital.

Resources:

• https://biblicalcounseling.com/
• https://myabc.church/counseling

There is so much confusion about biblical prophecy. Stating bluntly, many people don't know how to read and interpret it correctly. This short episode will provide introductory exposure to how the Scriptures themselves use prophecy.

The commonalities and differences between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism will likely be equally surprising to those not well-versed in what each believes. While this episode won't hit every detail, it's a good starting point to make some necessary distinctions.

Resources:

• Catechism of the Catholic Church
• 40 Questions About Roman Catholicism - Gregg Allison 
• Talking with Catholics About the Gospel: A Guide for Evangelicals - Chris Castaldo

There has been no shortage of "deconstruction" or "deconversion" stories to be found on the internet. While the words associated with it may sound new, the phenomenon has been around for centuries.

Resources:

• The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How to Respond - Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

Prayer is something Christians mention often, yet it remains mysterious. We tell ourselves we need to pray more, but what exactly is it and how are we supposed to do it?

Resources:

• Praying the Bible - Donald S. Whitney

Another buzzword within popular culture today is "Christian Nationalism." What is it? What are its chief tenets? Tune in to this episode for an introductory answer to a growing question.

Resources:

• Church Matters: A New Christian Authoritarianism?: Christian Nationalism, Theonomy, and Magisterial Protestantism - Jonathan Leeman

Many of you have probably seen commercials on television that have the theme, "He Gets Us." They are intended to introduce the television viewer to Jesus. What is their message? Is it sound? Let's dive in and assess it.

Resources:

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV3AnTUPiDY

Big Foot. Lochness. Area 51. "Conspiracy Theories" are all the rage today. How do we process these sorts of things from a Christian perspective?

Over the summer a number of questions came in that pertained to politics and voting. This is not only a controversial topic, it's also complicated. This episode will provide six reflections for Christians to consider as they develop a political theology.

Resources:

• Give Honor and Vote? A Reflection on the Christian's Voting Conscience - Robert Golding
• Liberty for All: Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age - Andrew T. Walker
• Policy is Character, Too - Andrew T. Walker