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Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 246: The Deconstruction of Christianity: Alisa Childers & Tim BarnettSit down with Jonathan Youssef for a compelling conversation with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett, authors of The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is. Why It's Destructive. How to Respond. This discussion examines the pervasive and unsettling movement of faith deconstruction sweeping churches today. Whether it's affecting your loved ones, straining relationships, or stirring doubts within you, this episode provides crucial understanding and guidance.Together, we will try to understand the core aspects of the Christian deconstruction movement, its origins, the meaning of deconstruction hashtags like #exvangelical, and why it attracts so many people, particularly those disenchanted...
2024-04-2358 min
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 204: Candid Favorites: Understanding Progressive Christianity: Alisa ChildersThis month, as we celebrate reaching the milestone of 200 episodes of Candid, our podcast producers are taking a moment to reflect on their most beloved episodes. This week, the team shines a spotlight on Jonathan's captivating interview with Alisa Childers. Alisa, widely known as the author of the popular apologetics blog AlisaChilders.com and the host of The Alisa Childers Podcast, may also be familiar to you as a former member of the Christian band Zoe Girl.In this thought-provoking episode, Alisa opens up about her faith journey, starting from her childhood faith in Christ, through a...
2023-07-041h 09
Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 167: What is Progressive Christianity? Alisa Childers (Reprise)Progressive Christianity. Deconstruction. We are hearing these terms more regularly as some Christian leaders walk away from Biblical orthodoxy. What is the impact of redefining the Christian faith?In today’s episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef welcomes Alisa Childers whose book, Another Gospel, is a helpful guide to unpacking and understanding Progressive Christianity. Alisa is the author of her widely read apologetics blog, AlisaChilders.com. She is also the host of The Alisa Childers Podcast. You may also remember her as part of the Christian band, Zoe Girl. Join Jonathan on a jour...
2022-10-251h 01Candid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 163: Confronting Cultural Lies: Alisa Childers (Reprise)"You are enough!" "God wants you to be happy." "Be the boss of you!" These popular quotes sound encouraging and empowering, but are they really Biblical? Jonathan welcomes Alisa Childers back to Candid Conversations to discuss the infiltration of cultural lies into Christian circles. Together, they unpack the importance of holding every thought captive to the knowledge of God where true life and empowerment are found. Alisa is the author of her widely read apologetics blog, AlisaChilders.com and host of The Alisa Childers Podcast. You may also remember her as part of the Christian band, Zoe Gir...
2022-09-2739 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 134: Confronting Cultural Lies: Alisa Childers"You are enough!" "God wants you to be happy." "Be the boss of you!" These popular quotes sound encouraging and empowering, but are they really Biblical? Jonathan welcomes Alisa Childers back to Candid Conversations to discuss the infiltration of cultural lies into Christian circles. Together, they unpack the importance of holding every thought captive to the knowledge of God where true life and empowerment are found. Alisa is the author of her widely read apologetics blog, AlisaChilders.com and host of The Alisa Childers Podcast. You may also remember her as part of the Christian band, Zoe Gir...
2022-03-0839 minCandid Conversations with Dr. Jonathan YoussefEpisode 84: Alisa Childers: What is Progressive Christianity?Progressive Christianity. Deconstruction. We are hearing these terms more regularly as some Christian leaders walk away from Biblical orthodoxy. What is the impact of redefining the Christian faith?In today’s episode of Candid Conversations, Jonathan Youssef welcomes Alisa Childers whose book, Another Gospel, is a helpful guide to unpacking and understanding Progressive Christianity. Alisa is the author of her widely read apologetics blog, AlisaChilders.com. She is also the host of The Alisa Childers Podcast. You may also remember her as part of the Christian band, Zoe Girl. Join Jonathan on a jour...
2021-03-231h 01