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Counteract PodcastEp. 142 - The Gospel Isn’t Self-Help: The Dangerous Lie of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism - w/ AbigailSome of the ideas we accept as “Christian” aren't really Biblical at all...In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt dives into Moralistic Therapeutic Deism — the subtle, feel-good ideology that has crept into Gen Z and Gen Alpha Christian culture. We unpack how this false gospel distorts the truth about salvation, grace, and God’s purpose for our lives. Why settling for a “self-help” version of Christianity leaves souls lost, and how to reclaim the real Gospel that demands surrender, holiness, and joy in Christ alone.This episode challenges us to recognize th...2025-07-2924 minCounteract PodcastEp. 141 - Why We Built a Conference: The Story Behind Resolve to Stand - w/ Abigail & AllieWhat makes a group of young people decide to launch a national conference?In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt sits down with Counteract USA COO Allie Paris to share the story behind Resolve to Stand—from the early conviction that sparked it to the moments of obedience that made it real. You’ll hear why they believed Gen Z was ready for a bold call to Biblical truth, what set the first event apart, and how this year’s theme continues that mission.Plus, a sneak peek into Resolve to Stand...2025-07-2324 minCounteract PodcastEp. 140 - The "Christian American Dream" Misses the Point - w/ AbigailWe’ve been sold a version of the good life—even in the church.Spouse, house, Sunday service, stable job, a couple of kids, maybe a golden retriever. It’s polished. It’s postable. And that "picture" of life still won't satisfy us in and of itself. In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt shares how a trending reels song sparked a deeper reflection on how even our Christianized version of the American Dream can distract us from what really matters: knowing and obeying Jesus daily. Is the l...2025-07-1520 minCounteract PodcastEp. 139 - Texas Flood: Unthinkable Loss & Unshakable HopeHow can we say “It is well” when everything feels broken?Over Fourth of July weekend, devastating flash floods struck Central Texas, claiming nearly 90 lives and leaving dozens still missing. Among the victims were young girls and counselors at a Christian camp—swept away while they slept. In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt walks through what happened, how it happened, and how we even begin to ask “why” in the face of such tragedy. From heroic rescue stories to the Camp Mystic survivors who sang praises on the evacuation bus, we’re remi...2025-07-0824 minCounteract PodcastEp. 138 - Biblical Patriotism & Benjamin Rush: The Founder Who Would’ve Been Canceled - w/ AbigailFifty-five men signed the Declaration of Independence, but we only talk about a few of them.In this special Fourth of July episode, we dig in to the life and legacy of Dr. Benjamin Rush—Revolutionary War patriot, signer of the Declaration of Independence, outspoken Christian, and cultural reformer. From advocating for Biblical education to standing firm in Bible-based, moral convictions, Rush reminds us what it looks like to build a nation on absolute, uncompromising truth.Tune in as we uncover how his story shaped our nation’s founding and what we can lear...2025-07-0224 minCounteract PodcastEp. 137 - How Memorizing Scripture Prepared Them for Suffering: 3 Stories of Bold FaithCorrie ten Boom, Amy Carmichael, and Darlene Deibler Rose were all women who lived lives of bold, costly faith in the twentieth century.Their stories are all different; they served different people through different circumstances in different regions of the world. Two never married, one was widowed; another two were called to the mission field at an early age, one was thrust into it in her mid-life; another two were imprisoned, while one was a prisoner to her health.But the one thing they all had in common was...2025-06-2434 minCounteract PodcastEp. 136 - Four Years of Counteract USA (Pt. 2): Favorite Stories & Future Plans - w/ Abigail & AllieFrom key memories to what’s coming next, this episode bridges the past and the future.In Part 2 of our four-year anniversary series, Abigail and Allie reflect on the stories that shaped Counteract—and the vision driving the next chapter. As the mission grows, so does the need for truth, discipleship, and bold leadership."Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Chri...2025-06-1919 min
In The Arena with Mindy McAlindonIn The Arena With Mindy - Abigail DeJarnattAbigail founded Counteract USA in June 2021 in Northwest Arkansas after watching her peers in Gen Z struggle with hopelessness and the deconstruction of their faith. Though once in pursuit of a career as a professional choreographer, God changed the calling on Abigail’s life and ignited a passion within her to equip her generation of Christians to stand upon the truth of the Word of God and counteract the narratives of our culture with the hope of the gospel of Jesus.Mindy McAlindon represents Arkansans in the10th House district. She continues to fight for parental empowerment, strong s...2025-06-1530 minCounteract PodcastEp. 135 - Four Years of Counteract USA (Pt. 1): We Could Never Have Imagined - w/ Abigail & AllieIn this special two-part episode, Abigail DeJarnatt is joined by Counteract USA Co-Founder & COO Allie Paris to celebrate four years of ministry, mission, and moments they never could have planned. From how a national movement began in a local group chat to hilarious early missteps and open doors only God could’ve orchestrated, this episode is both a testimony and a behind-the-scenes look at how Counteract was born.Join us for laughs, memories, and to praise God for all He’s has done—because it’s all Him and we’re ju...2025-06-1123 minCounteract PodcastEp. 134 - Jordan Peterson, 20 Atheists, & the Jesus Question: Gen Z Christian POV - w/ AbigailWhat does it really mean to be a Christian—and why does the world keep trying to answer that question without Jesus?In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt responds to Jubilee’s viral video featuring Jordan Peterson and 20 atheists. As a Gen Z Christian, she dives into where the conversation went off the rails, what Peterson got right, what was missing, and why every worldview ultimately has to answer the same question: Who is Jesus?Don’t miss this cultural commentary rooted in Biblical truth."Jesus said...2025-06-0428 minCounteract PodcastEp. 133 - Christians & Pride Month: A Call to Courage, Compassion, & Clarity - w/ Abigail DeJarnattHow should Christians prepare their hearts before Pride Month begins?In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt unpacks why it's essential not to grow numb, silent, or passive during a month filled with counterfeit narratives of love and identity. She explores how Gen Z believers can walk in Biblical conviction and compassion—loving people enough to speak truth even when it's unpopular.This is your call to stand firm with courage, clarity, and Christlike compassion.Check it out and share it with a friend!“And you will know...2025-05-2820 minCounteract PodcastEp. 132 - Eyes on Jesus, Hope in Eternity (Hebrews Is Wrecking Me) - w/ Abigail DeJarnattAbigail is back after kicking off Counteract USA’s summer travel season with a quick recap on how we as Christians should respond to the news of President Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis, then jumping into a conversation about how the Lord has been using the book of Hebrews to completely change her focus this year.Check it out and share it with a friend!“But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.”Hebrews...2025-05-2119 min
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(Counteract USA)2025-05-1100 minCounteract PodcastEp. 131 - A Letter to the Church, From Gen Z - w/ Allison LindIn this episode, Allison Lind talks about what she’s seeing in the church regarding Gen Z/A and revival in New York City and throughout the culture, as well as some encouragement for Gen Z as they pick up the mantle and step into leadership.Gen Z church statistics: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJVOdppMWwQ/?igsh=MW9obDVrdnBoaDAwNQ==God is moving! Be praying and be ready!Check it out and share it with a friend."Let no one de...2025-05-0952 minCounteract PodcastEp. 130 - Are We As Outspoken As Ben & Jerry’s? (RIP My Fav Ice Cream) - w/ Abigail DeJarnattIn high school and college, a pint of Ben & Jerry’s “Half Baked” ice cream was her favorite way to wind down the day…And then one day, it was brought to her attention that the ice cream company leverages their platform to outspokenly promote ideologies that go against everything she believes as a Christian—so she stopped buying Ben & Jerry’s, but started to wonder, “Am I this outspoken about my own beliefs? Am I leveraging my influence this much? Should I?”Join Abigail DeJarnatt for a fun discussion as sh...2025-05-0717 min
Raising Godly GirlsEp. 211 — Counteracting Culture: Equipping Gen Z to Stand Firm in Truth and Grace with Abigail DeJarnatt (Counteract USA) Raising girls to stand firm in Biblical truth has never been more urgent. In today’s culture, truth is often seen as relative, faith is regularly deconstructed, and identity is shaped more by screens than by Scripture. On this episode of the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, guest host Erin Marco, American Heritage Girls Director of Marketing & Communications, sits down with Abigail DeJarnatt, Founder and CEO of Counteract USA, to discuss how Gen Z girls can live with bold conviction and unshakable grace in a world that challenges their faith at every turn. After witnessing her generation wrestle wit...2025-05-0338 minCounteract PodcastEp. 129 - Dear, High School Senior (Building Your Life On Christ Works) - w/ AbigailCounteract USA exists because half of her high school class deconstructed or left Christianity after graduation.On today’s episode, Abigail DeJarnatt offers practical wisdom to high school seniors (and anyone in a season of transition or wrestling with identity and purpose) about how important it is to not only know what you believe, but why you believe it; to know who you are and whose you are before you enter that next chapter.And it works. Jesus is the only thing that will see you through, no matter wh...2025-04-2919 minCounteract PodcastEp. 128 - "Severance," Gay Marriage, & Eternity - w/ AbigailWhat does a mind-bending Apple TV+ show have to do with faith, identity, and eternity?In this episode, Abigail DeJarnatt unpacks a wild scene from Severance—a popular dystopian series with striking visuals, complex themes, and a surprising (and distorted) take on Christian belief. We break down why it matters, how cultural stories shape what people believe about God, and why Christians need to be discerning—not disengaged—when it comes to media.Let’s talk about truth, eternity, and the false gospels being preached on screen.2025-04-2222 minCounteract PodcastEp. 127 - I Needed Jesus, and He Was There: Holy Week (& Every Week) Reflections - w/ AbigailOn today’s episode, Abigail DeJarnatt talks about how last month was kind of a whirlwind of chaos and loss… but Jesus sustained her.In her role at Counteract USA, Abigail talks about the gospel all the time, but when rubber hit the road, she was reminded that it’s true, it’s real, and it’s all that really matters.Join Abigail as she reflects on the necessity of the gospel as we head into Easter weekend… and into every day of our lives!Check it o...2025-04-1920 minCounteract PodcastEp. 125 - Wisdom Is From God, Not a Chatbot: Stewarding AI with Discernment - w/ AbigailWhat role should AI play in the life of a believer?In this episode, we explore why artificial intelligence can be a helpful tool—but it will never replace the role of Scripture, the Holy Spirit, or the church. As Gen Z navigates a rapidly changing tech world, we must be diligent to steward innovation with wisdom and discernment. Let’s talk about how to stay anchored in truth while engaging with the tools of the future.“For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”Pro...2025-04-0817 minCounteract PodcastEp. 123 - Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today (Guest: David Closson) - w/ AbigailWhat does the fight for life look like in a post-Roe America? In this episode, David Closson (Director for the Center for Biblical Worldview at the Family Research Council) joins Abigail DeJarnatt to discuss David's new book, Life After Roe: Equipping Christians in the Fight for Life Today. We dive into why the pro-life movement is far from over, why young Christians should engage in this crucial issue, and how David first got involved in the battle for life. Don’t miss this conversation on standing for truth and defending the most vulnerable....2025-04-0131 minCounteract PodcastEp. 121 - The Image of God and IVF: An Ethical Dilemma Christians Can't Ignore - w/ AbigailIn-vitro fertilization (IVF) has been making headlines in recent months, causing a lot of debate within Christian and pro-life circles…So what is it? And how should we as Christians view IVF?In this episode we discuss what IVF is, the implications of treating embryos (tiny babies) as commodities, the moral dilemma of freezing and discarding them, and how these practices conflict with a Biblically-consistent understanding of personhood. We also explore how trusting God’s sovereignty is essential in all aspects of our lives: even when it comes to havi...2025-03-2521 min
First Liberty Live!Engaging with Gen Z: Live at NRBWe're live with Abigail DeJarnatt, founder and CEO of Counteract USA at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention.
2025-03-1911 minCounteract PodcastEp. 120 - Does “Asking Jesus Into Your Heart” Miss the Heart of the Gospel? - w/ AbigailMost of us who grew up in the church are familiar with the phrase “asking Jesus into your heart” as a reference to salvation… But does that phrase in and of itself miss the fullness of the gospel?Join Abigail as we discuss whether an oversimplification of salvation misses the transformative nature of true faith in Christ. In this episode, we explore what it really means to be “saved,” the depth of our need for a Savior, and how the gospel calls us to a life of daily transformation and discipleship.Liste...2025-03-1918 minCounteract PodcastEp. 118 - Counting the Cost: Syrian Christian Persecution Calls Us to Boldness - w/ AbigailWhat if following Christ meant risking everything?Over a thousand people—many of them Christians—have been executed in Syria in recent days. While the world largely looks away, our brothers and sisters in Christ are facing the ultimate test of faith.In this episode, we’re diving into the realtime reality of Christian persecution and what it means for us. Are we ready to follow Jesus boldly, no matter the cost?Listen now and share with a friend!2025-03-1219 minCounteract PodcastEp. 115 - One Year of the Counteract Podcast: Reflecting on God’s Faithfulness with Abigail & AllieWhen we launched the Counteract Podcast a year ago, it wasn’t just about starting a show—it was about continuing to advance the mission of Counteract USA: emboldening Christ-followers to counteract ever-changing cultural and political ideologies with grace and truth, according to the steadfastness of Scripture. Since then, we’ve tackled the tough issues, challenged the cultural narratives, and had conversations that push us to think Biblically. And through it all, we’ve seen God’s faithfulness in ways we never expected.In this fun anniversary episode, Allie Paris join...2025-02-2622 min
LIFESAVERS. A Pro-Life Global PodcastEpisode 2: Abigail and Allie from Counteract USA | Defending Truth & LifeHow do we stand firm in biblical truth in a world of ever-changing cultural and political ideologies? Counteract USA's Abigail Dejarnatt and Allie Paris join Pro-Life Global co-founder and president, Bethany Janzen, to discuss what it truly means to "counteract culture." Abigail and Allie share their journey of learning to confidently articulate their beliefs. Tune in for firsthand accounts of challenging conversations as they defend life and uphold biblical sexual morality.2025-02-1923 minCounteract PodcastEp. 114 - Executive Orders Can't Save Us: America Needs Biblical Truth - Worldview w/ AbigailA president can sign executive orders. A politician can pass laws. But no political action can save a nation whose values aren't anchored in something true and absolute... which isn' t the role of politicians at all: it's the role of the church.As Family Research Council President Tony Perkins recently pointed out on X, our crisis is not just political—it’s spiritual. We cannot depend on the government to do what only the church is called to do: anchor our culture in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.I...2025-02-1917 minCounteract PodcastBonus - This Is Your Time: Understanding the Importance of the Moment We Live In (Special Guest: Dr. Ronnie Floyd)It’s not an overstatement to say we’re living in truly unprecedented times—like so many other points in world history, crises abound, culture is shifting, and the future feels uncertain. But God has placed you here, in this moment, for a reason.In this bonus episode from the 2024 Counteract USA Resolve to Stand National Conference, Dr. Ronnie Floyd (Pastor Emeritus, Cross Church) challenges us to see the times as God sees them and to rise up as leaders who understand the moment, seek the Lord, and know what to...2025-02-1710 minCounteract PodcastEp. 113 - JD Vance, Ordo Amoris, & Why Christians Must Get Our "Loves" in Order - Practical Worldview w/ AbigailShould a politician invoke ordo amoris—the idea that love has a God-given order—in a national policy debate? JD Vance did in a recent interview...But this isn’t just politics; it’s deeply biblical. Augustine warned that when we love the wrong things in the wrong order, everything falls apart, and more than that, it's sinful.In this episode, we break down why rightly ordered love is essential for our families, churches, and nation; what happens when we get it wrong; and why it's a good thing when our elected official...2025-02-1118 minCounteract PodcastEp. 112 - Why Family and Mentors Are Crucial for Gen Z (Guests: Wil & Meeke Addison) - Practical Worldview w/ AbigailIn a culture that pushes independence at all costs, what if the key to wisdom and strength is staying close to your parents and seeking out godly mentors? Today, Wil and Meeke Addison—hosts of Culture Proof—join us to break down why honoring parents, embracing mentorship, and building strong, multigenerational relationships are crucial for standing firm in the faith.
Whether you're part of Counteract USA or not, this episode will challenge you to reject the lone-wolf mindset, pursue biblical discipleship, and surround yourself with those who will sharpen and strengthen you for the batt...2025-02-0625 minCounteract PodcastBonus - How Do You Build A Biblical Worldview? (Special Guest: David Closson)We’re thrilled to share this insightful conversation with David Closson, Director of the Center for Biblical Worldview at Family Research Council, from our 2024 Resolve to Stand Conference!
David discusses what a Biblical worldview even is, diving into its seven cornerstones, and offers heartfelt encouragement for Gen Z Christians striving to live out their faith in today's world.
Check it out and share it with a friend!
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by t...2025-02-0309 minCounteract PodcastEp. 111 - What Is Biblical, Critical Thinking? (And Why Is It Crucial?) - Worldview w/ AbigailWith so many narratives in the world, how do we learn to discern truth from lies? Today, we’re breaking down what critical thinking is, how important it is for the believer, and how to apply a Biblical worldview to that process.
Whether you're part of Counteract USA or not, this episode will challenge you to reject passive belief, test everything against Scripture, and stand firm in a world that desperately needs clear-minded, truth-rooted believers.
Ready to grow in discernment and biblical thinking? Let's dive in.
...2025-01-2916 minCounteract PodcastEp. 109 - What is Counteract USA? How Is It Different? - Worldview w/ AbigailAbigail is finally back in studio, and kicks off the year re-casting the vision for Counteract USA: What is it? How did it start? How is it different?
Whether you’re a part of Counteract USA or not, our hope is that this episode will encourage you to find iron-sharpens-iron community and stand upon the truth of the Word of God, counteracting the lies of culture with the steadfastness of Scripture!
Interested in getting involved with Counteract USA or learning more? Just go to:
counteractusa.org/get-involved/
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Right To The PointHow Gen Z Can Counteract a Culture of Lies | Ep. 18Pastor Tim talks with Abigail DeJarnatt, founder & CEO of Counteract USA—a ministry for Gen Z, run by Gen Z, with a mission to equip young believers to counteract the ever-changing ideologies of our culture with grace and truth, according to Scripture.
Learn more at counteractusa.org.2025-01-1934 minCounteract PodcastBonus - Is The “Life Issue” The Most Important Issue Our Culture Faces? (Special Guest: AJ Hurley)We’re super excited to release this conversation with AJ Hurley (White Rose Resistance) from our 2024 Resolve to Stand Conference!AJ talks about how he got involved in the pro-life movement, tells the fascinating story of his role in the #JusticeForTheFive movement, why the church must be engaged on this issue, and more.Check it out and share it with a friend!“‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appoin...2025-01-1818 minCounteract PodcastEp. 107 - Snow Day Q&A! - Worldview w/ AbigailAbigail answers questions from Instagram and Counteract USA members on everything to the future of Counteract USA, her take on Trump and Greenland, her first impression of coworker Allie Paris, which celebrity she’d want to be stranded on a desert island with, and more!
"forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 3:13b-14
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2025-01-1032 minCounteract PodcastEp. 104 - God Moved in Counteract USA in 2024 (Pt. 2/2 w/ Abigail & Allie)Abigail and Allie continue their light-hearted, end-of-year conversation from last week, reflecting on what God taught them in and through Counteract USA in 2024, and some of the things they're looking forward to in 2025!
If you missed the first part of this conversation (a wild ride), you can listen on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KtRsOqGlJzbN6fNN52ZVo?si=8lL9DCBRRIiGBdJA4jK5wg
"forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God...2025-01-0417 minCounteract PodcastEp. 103 - Recapping Counteract USA 2024 with Abigail & Allie (Pt. 1/2)Join Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris (and Abigail’s dog, Lucy) for a chaotic, light-hearted, fun, out-of-studio Christmas edition of the Counteract Podcast, where the gals recap some of their favorite stories from the year, talk about favorite Christmas traditions and movies, and how they’ve seen God move through this ministry over the past year.
Don’t miss part two next week!
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XsBvlCu_MYk
“Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His...2024-12-2319 minCounteract PodcastEp. 102 - The Themes of Christmas Show Us How Much Our World Longs For A Savior - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail basically applies the Counteract USA model to Christmastime: What are the themes we see in so many of the traditions and movies and music during this time of year? What do words like “light,” “joy,” “hope,” and “believe” say about our deeper desire or admiration for those things (that can ultimately only be fulfilled in a relationship with Jesus Christ)? Where does the gospel fit into all of it?
Thanks for joining us for our first year of the Counteract Podcast! Send this to a friend and make sure yo...2024-12-1926 minCounteract PodcastBonus - Finding Purpose, Trusting God, and Overcoming Fear (Special Guest: Victor Marx)At the 2024 Counteract USA Resolve to Stand Conference, Abigail had the opportunity to sit down with Victor Marx to discuss how to overcome fear in an anxious generation.
“for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”
2 Timothy 1:7
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To learn more about Counteract USA, visit https...2024-12-1216 min
The Kathy Barnette ShowGEN Z's Secret to Balancing Faith and Politics RevealedSummary In this conversation, Kathy Barnette engages with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allison Paris about the intersection of faith and politics, the importance of truth in culture, and the role of the church in society. They discuss the challenges faced by Gen Z Christians, the need for boldness in expressing faith, and the significance of engaging in difficult conversations about cultural issues. The discussion emphasizes the importance of biblical values in public policy and the necessity for believers to take an active role in shaping the culture around them. Learn more about Counteract USA at https...2024-12-1248 minCounteract PodcastEp. 101 - What Trump’s Cabinet Can Teach Us About Our Own Relationships - Worldview w/ AbigailIn recent weeks, the Trump administration has been taking shape, with new cabinet members being appointed all the time—and this administration is looking a lot different than last time. Time will tell whether that’s a bad or good thing from a political standpoint, but what we can learn from this shift is that the people in our inner circle change the trajectory our lives and legacies.
Join Abigail as she discusses a few of the shifts in the new Trump admin, iron-sharpens-iron relationships, and the importance of being discerning with the people we a...2024-12-1021 minCounteract PodcastEp. 99 - Bible Sales Are Up: People Are Ready for Something Real - Worldview w/ AbigailThis week, the Wall Street Journal released an article about Bible sales being up 22%... Today, Abigail talks about how this new data reflects the reality that our generation is ready for absolute, steadfast, and tangible truth.
So why does this matter to us as Christians, and what do we do about it?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/at-VJbnFcEE
Read the article here: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/sales-of-bibles-are-booming-fueled-by-first-time-buyers-and-new-versions-d402460e
"For the word of God is living and active, shar...2024-12-0521 min
The Huey AlertWhy Young People Are Walking Away From Christianity …The New Battleground for the Minds of YouthIn this episode, Craig talks with Allie Paris and Abigail DeJarnatt from Counteract USA about how young people are walking away from Christianity after graduating high school, even if they’ve been raised in Christian homes.
Counteract USA was formed to begin to help reverse the trend on campuses across the US where young Christians are feeling more and more isolated from a Christian voice in the world they find themselves living in during and after high school.
You’ll learn:
•What is being done to help rescue kids from the influence of YouTub...2024-12-0223 minThe Huey AlertWhy Young People Are Walking Away From Christianity …The New Battleground for the Minds of YouthIn this episode, Craig talks with Allie Paris and Abigail DeJarnatt from Counteract USA about how young people are walking away from Christianity after graduating high school, even if they’ve been raised in Christian homes.
Counteract USA was formed to begin to help reverse the trend on campuses across the US where young Christians are feeling more and more isolated from a Christian voice in the world they find themselves living in during and after high school.
You’ll learn:
•What is being done to help rescue kids from the influence of YouTub...2024-12-0223 minCounteract PodcastEp. 96 - How Do We Talk "Religion and Politics" Over the Holidays? Should We? - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail answers a question from her Counteract cell about how to interact with family members you fundamentally disagree with over the holidays… Do we just avoid any and all awkward conversations about controversial topics? How do we do that in an election year? And should we shy away from the gospel? Ever?Join Abigail as she discusses some ideas about how to engage with grace—and truth!“And the Lord’s servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, co...2024-11-2617 minCounteract PodcastBonus - Why Politics Matters to the Christian (Special Guest: Allie Beth Stuckey)On this quick bonus episode, recorded at the 2024 Counteract USA Resolve to Stand National Conference, Abigail sits down with one of her heroes, Allie Beth Stuckey, to discuss why the Christian should care about culture and politics.
"Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute. Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy."
Proverbs 31:8-9
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To learn more about Counteract USA, visit https://counteractusa.org/ or...2024-11-2204 minCounteract PodcastEp. 93 - For the Girls: Does "Trad" = Biblical? - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail addresses some questions about what being a Biblical woman looks like in a feminist culture. We know that raging feminism isn't it... but does that mean the only way we can be a Christian woman is to be a "trad wife?" What if we're not married--or even dating? Do we have to make our sourdough starter our personality in order to reject feminism?
This question comes up a lot, so it's worth addressing again. Check out a previous episode where Allison Lind and Abigail have a conversation on this subject here.
2024-11-1924 minCounteract PodcastEp. 91 - So What's the Plan? (How We Reclaim Our Culture for Christ These Next Four Years) - Worldview w/ AbigailOn this episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail discusses how as Christians, we can't sit back and let the mercy and opportunity afforded to us with the results of this election pass us by.
Abigail goes through a list of practical steps where we as Christians can begin to influence our culture for the sake of the gospel, truly becoming a Josiah generation.
“You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be...2024-11-1423 minCounteract PodcastEp. 89 - Back to Work: Responding to the Election & Moving Forward As Gen Z Christians - Counteract Podcaster CollabOn this first-ever Counteract Podcaster Collab episode, Counteract Podcast hosts and contributors Noelle Fitchett, Grant May, Allison Lind, and Abigail DeJarnatt join to discuss the 2024 Presidential Election and how we should respond and move forward as Christians.
Tune in for practical tips and encouragement in standing boldly for Biblical truth in the coming weeks and years, as well as a reminder of our ultimate hope as believers in Jesus.
We’ve got a lot of work to do to continue to push back the darkness of our culture for the sake of the gospel! Let’s get to it! To J...2024-11-0741 minCounteract PodcastEp. 87 - Why We Care, Vote, and Stand As Christians in a Hyper-Political Culture (Guest: Pastor Phil Hopper) - Worldview w/ AbigailOn this very special and timely episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail is joined by Pastor Phil Hopper, lead pastor of Abundant Life Church, based in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.
Pastor Phil offers wisdom and insight into why we as Christians should care about culture and politics, as well as our role and duty to be involved and to vote Biblically. He also encourages and reminds us as we head into election week that ultimately, our hope is in Jesus, not America—He’s already won!
Watch this episode on YouTube here!
...2024-10-3043 minCounteract PodcastEp. 85 - The Beetlejuice Phenomenon and How Our Culture Deals with Death - Worldview w/ AbigailAbigail continues with another Halloween-inspired, worldview-in-pop-culture episode, looking at small examples of how our society has normalized spiritual darkness in popular media.
Today, we're jumping into the "Beetlejuice" phenomenon. The cult classic has maintained relevance since the 1988 blockbuster film, making its way to Broadway and a 2024 sequel... But it's about a demon? A funny demon?
Abigail explores why Beetlejuice is such a big deal, how our generation deals with the reality of death, and the ultimate hope and victory believers in Jesus have over death.
2024-10-2220 minCounteract PodcastEp. 84 - I Wasn’t Allowed to Watch Harry Potter… Were My Parents Right? - Worldview w/ AbigailOn today's episode, Abigail talks about how over the last couple of years, she and her brother (as adults) have watched different shows and movies they weren't allowed to watch as kids in a Christian household, and they've finally made it to the dreaded Harry Potter movies... So were their parents right?
Honestly, yeah...
Tune in for the full episode as Abigail gives her initial reaction to the first movie and the worldview implications behind it! Subscribe for more content like this (and the full breakdown of Harry Potter after they finish).
"And a number of those...2024-10-1516 minCounteract PodcastEp. 81 - Being a Gen Z Christian in a Post-Christian Culture: Counteract Podcaster Panel - Live from Resolve to Stand 2024At this year’s Counteract USA Resolve to Stand Conference, Counteract Podcast contributors Grant May, Noelle Fitchett, Allison Lind, and Abigail DeJarnatt sat down to discuss the challenges young Christians face in a post-Christian world, cultural Christianity’s effect on society, how Christians should think about terms like Christian Nationalism, how to think Biblically about controversial issues, and more!
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian, conservative wireless provider. Make the switch today by...2024-10-0839 minCounteract PodcastEp. 78 - I Think We Get “The Joy of the Lord” Wrong - How Do We Keep Standing While Suffering? - Worldview w/ AbigailOn this episode, Abigail reflects on recent conversations with friends about how cultural Christianity gets “the joy of the Lord” wrong. For the American Christian, we may not “suffer” the way many of our brothers and sisters across the world do, but we will (and do) face opposition for our beliefs… And what do we do about seasons of dryness? When we don’t want to seek the Lord?
But if we were to shift our view on what “the joy of the Lord” really means—to rely on His strength, identifying with Christ in His sufferings...2024-09-2623 minCounteract PodcastEp. 77 - Recapping the 2024 Resolve to Stand Conference (Guest: Allie Paris) - Worldview w/ AbigailAnd we’re BACK after an absolutely INCREDIBLE weekend at Counteract USA’s second annual Resolve to Stand Conference in Rogers, AR!
Over 500 believers of all ages gathered together to be equipped and encouraged to stand upon the truth of the Word of God and become a Josiah generation.
Join Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris as they recap some of their favorite moments from the event! The Lord moved abundantly and powerfully, and we are so thankful for and excited about all He did and is continuing to do in o...2024-09-2132 minCounteract PodcastEp. 76 - God Built Our Faith As He Built This Conference (Guests: Abigail DeJarnatt & Allie Paris) - People & NYC w/ AllisonWith just over 24 hours until the 2024 Counteract USA Resolve to Stand National Conference, Allison sits down with Abigail DeJarnatt and Allie Paris to discuss the heart of the event, some of the bumps along the way, how God has built their faith through the trials, and so much more!
There's still time to get your tickets to the conference at counteractusa.org/resolve-to-stand-2024/! Use code RESOLVE30 for 30% off!
“Before [Josiah] there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and wi...2024-09-1252 minCounteract PodcastEp. 75 - Everything You Need to Know About Resolve to Stand 2024! (Guest: Allie Paris) - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Allie and Abbie sit down to discuss this weekend’s Counteract USA Resolve to Stand National Conference in Northwest Arkansas!
There’s still time to get your tickets at counteractusa.org/resolve-to-stand-2024/
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“Before [Josiah] there was no king like him, who turned to the Lord with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his might...”
2 Kings 23:25a ESV
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Chri...2024-09-1117 minCounteract PodcastEp. 73 - Becoming a Josiah Generation? - Worldview w/ AbigailWith a little over one week until the second annual Counteract USA Resolve to Stand Conference, Abigail breaks down the theme of this year's conference: becoming a Josiah generation.
Abigail discusses the parallels of the moment King Josiah faced alongside the moment we're in now as a nation and as believers in 2024.
The Resolve to Stand Conference is Sept. 13-14 in Rogers, AR, and will feature speakers like Allie Beth Stuckey, Victor Marx, AJ Hurley, pastors, politicians, Gen Z leaders, and more--all with the goal of encouraging and equipping believers to resolve...2024-09-0322 minCounteract PodcastEp. 71 - Surviving College as a Gen Z Christian - Worldview w/ AbigailIn conclusion for our unexpectedly controversial "back to school" series, Abigail tells some stories from college that shaped and strengthened her faith.
"Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,"
1 Peter 3:14b-15 ESV
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GET YOUR TICK...2024-08-3035 minCounteract PodcastEp. 66 - Responding to Surprising YouTube Comments - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail responds to the worldview of some surprising comments on last week's YouTube video and their broader worldview implications. Listen to the end for a message of hope and empowerment for the believer!
Watch last week's episode on YouTube here!
"Do not be led away by diverse and strange teachings, for it is good for the heart to be strengthened by grace..."
Hebrews 13:9a ESV
"but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a def...2024-08-1329 minCounteract PodcastEp. 62 - Tips for Standing Firm in Your Faith at School - Worldview w/ AbigailIt's almost back to school time, and today on the Counteract Podcast, Abigail walks through some practical tips and tricks that kept her rooted and grounded in her Christian faith in college.
Join Abigail for some practical advice for going back to school as a believer in a hyper-political, indoctrinating culture.
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." - Proverbs 4:23 NIV
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GET YOUR TICKETS for Counteract USA's Resolve to Stand National Conference on Sept. 13-14 in Northwes...2024-08-0620 minCounteract PodcastEp. 60 - Waiting for Friendship & Calling to Ministry (Guest: Allie Paris) - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail welcomes back Counteract COO Allie Paris to discuss iron-sharpens-iron relationships and the story of how God called Abigail and Allie to start Counteract USA and file for non-profit status during college. Abigail talks about how she didn't have strong friendships in high school and how God's timing always makes the most sense.
"Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
1 Thessalonians 5:11
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian, conservative wireless provider. Make the switch today by going to...2024-08-0129 minCounteract PodcastEp. 57 - Q&A with Abigail DeJarnatt & Allie Paris - Worldview w/ AbigailToday on the Counteract Podcast, Abigail sits down with Counteract USA COO Allie Paris to answer questions YOU sent on Instagram about Counteract, life, and more!
“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”
1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV
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COUNTERACTUSA MENTIONS...2024-07-2321 minCounteract PodcastEp. 53 - The worldview of Inside Out 2 was weird - Worldview w/ AbigailToday on the Counteract Podcast, Abigail talks about Disney’s Inside Out 2, some of its worldview implications, the problem with the pursuit of the self, and her connection to the movie’s anxiety theme because of her own personal journey experiences in high school—and how anxiety no longer defines her life.
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?”
Matthew 6:27 ESV
“And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:7 ESV
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian, conservative wireless...2024-07-1616 minCounteract PodcastEp. 49 - We're literally not a democracy (and that's a good thing) - Worldview w/ AbigailThere's a common misconception that the United States of America is a democracy, when in fact, we're not. Today on the Counteract Podcast, Abigail gives a brief overview about why we're not actually a democracy, and why that's a good thing.
"The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?" Jeremiah 17:9 ESV
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian, conservative wireless provider. Make the switch today by going to patriotmobile.com/counteract (http://patriotmobile.com/counteract) and using free activation code...2024-07-0919 minCounteract PodcastEp. 47 - Our hope is not in America (but it’s okay to love her) - Worldview w/ AbigailOn today’s 4th of July-themed episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail talks about how it’s okay for us to love and care about our country while also recognizing that our hope is not in the United States of America, but in Christ alone.
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.”2 Corinthians 3:27 ESV
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SPONSOR: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian, conservative wireless provider. Make the switch today by going to patriotmobile.com/counteract (http://patriotmobile.com/counteract) and using free activat...2024-07-0315 minCounteract PodcastEp. 45 - Using “preferred pronouns” isn’t loving and doesn’t make sense - Worldview w/ AbigailEp. 45 - Using “preferred pronouns” isn’t loving and doesn’t make sense - Worldview w/ Abigail
On this episode of the Counteract Podcast, Abigail discusses the phenomenon of preferred pronouns, why it doesn’t make grammatical or logical sense, and how we as Christians should respond.
“[Jesus] answered, “Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female…’”
Matthew 19:4 ESV
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"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven...He has made everything beautiful in its time."
Ecclesiastes 3:1, 11a ESV
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Allison Li...2024-06-2047 minCounteract PodcastEp. 42 - Don’t look for identity in gender - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, Abigail talks about identity, the dark origins of gender studies and the term "gender identity," and how the only identity that can ever satisfy us is an identity in Jesus Christ.
"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain."
1 Corinthians 15:10a ESV
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MENTIONS: Abig...2024-06-1819 minCounteract PodcastEp. 17 - Never mind on Bluey? (a convo with Abigail DeJarnatt) - Pop Culture & NYC w/ AllisonLast week, we released an episode praising popular kids’ show “Bluey” for being one of the few shows that refuses to push an agenda on kids…
But over the weekend, the season 3 finale of the show references the series’ first LGBTQ+ characters.
While it’s not entirely surprising, how do we, as Christians, respond to things like this? How can we use discernment and speak truth into these cultural conversations for the glory of God? Do we give up? Boycott?
Join Allison and fellow Counteract Podcast host Abigail DeJarnatt for a Counteract USA conversation...2024-04-1831 minCounteract PodcastEp. 7 - When Progressive Christianity progresses beyond Christianity - Worldview w/ AbigailOn today’s episode, we look at Progressive Christianity–a pervasive ideology within our culture that, in an attempt to make Christianity more “relevant,” accepts certain parts of Christianity, but rejects others.
But if we, as Christians, believe our faith is true, can something that is true really progress beyond that? (Check out the last Worldview w/ Abigail episode on postmodernism!)
If we reject parts of the Bible we disagree with, and, consequently, some of the key doctrines of Christianity, what are we left with? If we progress beyond Christianity, is it even Christianity anymore? Or is it...2024-03-1917 minCounteract PodcastEp. 5 - Rejecting postmodernism with the Cornerstone - Worldview w/ AbigailOn today’s episode, we break down postmodernism and why we, as Christians, must reject the idea of relative truth, and build our lives upon the absolute truth of the Word of God.
“Live your truth” is a hopeless lie, but we can rejoice in knowing that Jesus is the only Way, the only Truth, and the only Life!
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.’”John 14:6 ESV
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.”Hebrews 13:8...2024-03-1314 minCounteract PodcastEp. 3 - Secularism is not neutral - Worldview w/ AbigailIn our culture, we’re taught “secularism” is neutral: as if there’s this spectrum with “religion” on one side, “atheism” on the other, and “secularism” is just right in the middle.
But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Join Abigail DeJarnatt to discuss why secularism is NOT neutral, why the phrase “separation of church and state” is misused, and why the Christian must refuse to be silenced by the lie of secularism.
To Jesus be all glory!
“‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or h...2024-03-0517 minCounteract PodcastEp. 2 - What is worldview? - Worldview w/ AbigailToday, we’re breaking down “worldview” Counteract USA-style: we define it, relate it to culture, take it to Scripture, and talk about what we as Christians should do about it.
“Worldview” is a word that we throw around a lot in our culture. But what does it actually mean? Are we looking for the worldviews all around us? Are we, as Christians, allowing our worldview to influence our actions and the people around us? Should we?
Join Abigail DeJarnatt as we dive into it all on today’s episode! To Jesus be...2024-02-2818 min
The Watching WorldAbigail DeJarnatt – Equipping Young Adults with a Biblical WorldviewWhat about you is evidence of the fact that Jesus is in you? Abigail DeJarnatt is the founder and CEO of Counteract USA, a non-profit organization equipping young adults to counteract ever-changing political and cultural ideologies with grace and truth. Accompanied by Allie Paris, the COO at Counteract USA, Abigail shares the heart behind the organization. Bad news consumes our generation, and young adults either check out of their faith or deconstruct it altogether. Counteract USA exists to equip young adults to bring the truth of the Gospel into the bad news. Their peer-to-peer discipleship groups meet nationwide to discuss...2024-02-2242 minCounteract PodcastEp. 1 - Welcome to the Counteract Podcast!For our first episode, Abigail DeJarnatt (Counteract USA Founder & CEO) breaks down the origin and mission of Counteract USA, and the goal for the Counteract Podcast. To Jesus be all glory!
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Washington WatchAndy Harris, Bill Donohue, Pete Sessions, Abigail DeJarnatt, Allie ParisOn today’s program:
Dr. Andy Harris, U.S. Representative for the 1st District of Maryland, provides an update on the race for the Speaker of the House and discusses the Biden administration’s latest effort to provide a student loan bailout.
Bill Donohue, Catholic League President, offers analysis on the ongoing conversation in the Catholic Church regarding Pope Francis’s recent remarks on human sexuality.
Pete Sessions, U.S. Representative for the 17th District of Texas, reacts to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas’s announcement of the need for a border wall in Texas.
Abigail DeJarnatt, Founder and CEO of C...2023-10-0554 min