Best 50 Awake Podcasts (2026)

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#56 Christmas Livestream + How Progressive Christians Read the Bible Through the Wrong Lens 2:22:36

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Merry Christmas from Unshaken Faith! In this special holiday episode, we’re mixing some festive fun with some serious discernment. We’ll kick things off with our annual "Christmas Karens" who need to have some discussions with managers (if you're new to the Christmas livestream event, you'll soon understand what that means). Then we'll be doing a f…

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#55 Awake… or Deceived? Inside Jen Hatmaker’s New Gospel 1:51:18

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In this episode of Unshaken Faith, Alisa and Natasha take a deep dive into Jen Hatmaker’s new best-selling memoir, Awake—a book that has already sold over 100,000 copies and is captivating Christian women across the country. Hatmaker describes Christianity as the greatest source of oppression in her life—and replaces it with what Alisa calls the “u…

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#54 6 Ways Charlie Kirk Should Inspire Unshaken Faith 1:03:16

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The Unshaken Faith Podcast is back! After a season of hiatus, Natasha Crain and Alisa Childers return with a fresh new format—and we’re excited to share that we’re now on YouTube as well as audio platforms. In this kickoff episode, we talk about the vision behind the relaunch and why we believe this new format will help equip Christians to stand fi…

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Stephanie Neil - The launch of Fiji Surf Charter with Sea Breeze III 30:57

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In this one-of-a-kind, "not-about-sailing" episode, I sit down with the bold and enthusiastic Stephanie Neil , Founder of Fiji Surf Charter, to uncover the story behind her leap from the laid-back shores of Northern NSW to launching a live-aboard surf adventure business in the heart of the South Pacific. We explore the serendipitous way our paths f…

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David Hows - What's keeping me awake at night right now! 46:13

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David shares an update on the latest challenges at Ocean Sailing Expeditions. Buying an IMOCA Open 60 yacht complete with a carbon mast and canting keel is enough of a project, without adding a 105 foot motor-yacht to the fleet at the same time. From start-up to 4 vessels in 5 years, it's been a roller coaster ride at times. Battle weary from 6 mon…

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How to join our IMOCA Open 60 Race Crew (Webinar) 55:30

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Do you have the drive for adventure and the desire to push your limits? Whether you're an experienced sailor or a keen adventurer looking for the ultimate challenge, this episode is a live webinar recording, designed to invite you as a crew member, inside the exciting world of high performance ocean racing. Join Sharon Ferris-Choat and David Hows a…

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Sharon Ferris-Choat: Sydney Hobart Race 2024 Debrief 1:29:02

12M ago1:29:02

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David Hows catches up with Sharon Ferris-Choat for a debrief on the IMOCA Open 60 project - Awen. With less than 8 weeks to get Awen into MCA Cat 0 survey and to the start line, for the what turned out to be a treacherous edition of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, it was mission impossible. Despite the odds, Sharon led a passionate team, who wo…

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David Hows - How I turned my sailing passion into a business at age 50 2:06:17

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David's daughter Madison interviews him about life lessons, building a sailing business, setbacks, challenges and the future ahead. In this episode, Madison dive's into Davids background as a 16-year school leaver and the 34 year journey he took, to launch and build Ocean Sailing Expeditions at age 50 as COVID 19 hit. This episode as about passion …

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#53 Post-Election Thoughts 30:50

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How can we as Christians continue to be salt and light in our culture after this contentious election? Natasha and Alisa share their reflections on how they are processing the election, and give biblical advice on how to engage with people who disagree, and how to navigate social media in a godly way.…

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#52 Final Thoughts Before the Election 22:18

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The election is right around the corner and there are a LOT of misconceptions Christians have about politics. So, we want to leave you with some final thoughts to consider as you think through how to navigate this important election.By Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#51 Can you Spot These Common Progressive Tactics? 20:54

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How can we engage with progressive thought leaders? It might be different from how you might engage with a biblical scholar who believes the Bible is the Word of God, or even a secular atheist who believes in objective truth. In today’s podcast, Natasha and Alisa offer some tips that might help you navigate discussions with progressive Christians, …

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#50 Who Gets to Decide What a 'Biblical Worldview' Is? 19:08

1y ago19:08

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At each of the Unshaken conferences, the day ends with Q&A. Attendees are able to submit questions throughout the day and several are chosen to answer. In Buffalo last month, several questions were submitted that were similar to the following one. “Sincere, God-fearing, Bible-believing, Bible-studying Christians disagree with each other. They all b…

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#49 Evangelical Corruption Exposed: the Big Eva Cat is out of the Bag 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

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Today, Alisa and Natasha discuss trends among evangelicals to turn to big evangelical platforms that have a lot of influence but little accountability. They talk about “Big Eva”, political manipulation, and give a general “no, you’re not crazy” encouragement to every Christian who has felt gaslit over the past few years.…

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#48 Should Christians be More About What They’re For Than What They’re Against? 18:13

1+ y ago18:13

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In today’s episode, Natasha and Alisa analyze a popular slogan among Christians that claims we should try and be more positive and be known more for what we stand for than what we stand against. But is this a biblical approach?By Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#47 Why the New "Confession of Evangelical Conviction" is Deceptive 19:33

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In the last few years, various groups of evangelicals have gotten together to write position statements on cultural subjects for believers to sign onto in an effort to establish and gain consensus on some controversial things. Some have been good, some not so good. The latest one, called the “Confession of Evangelical Conviction,” aims to establish…

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#46 How Should Christians Vote? 22:56

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In their first episode of the new season, Natasha and Alisa tackle the topic that has many Christians fired up this election season: how should we vote? Many Christians don’t hear much in church about how to view the nature of government and its role in society, even though the Bible has a lot to say about it! This leads some to have unbiblical bel…

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$1 Reserve Sailing Auction / Ocean Sailing Expeditions update with David Hows 1:16:07

1+ y ago1:16:07

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In this episode we share the webinar recording with David Hows, Skipper and Founder of Ocean Sailing Expeditions, where he covers: - Details on the upcoming 15-leg Australian Circumnavigation in 2026-27 and why its bigger, better and more exciting than the previous event in 2023 - A sneak peek at the new sailing destinations, that haven't been rele…

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#45 Should Churches Do Deliverance Ministry? And other Questions From Unshaken Pittsburgh 30:12

1+ y ago30:12

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Alisa, Natasha, and Frank just returned from their 6th Unshaken Conference in Pittsburgh. Thank you to everyone there who played a part in making this Unshaken such a success. As always, they ended the day with a Q&A session, and also as always, they received far more questions than they could take. So today Alisa and Natasha wanted to answer a gra…

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#44 Quick Update 2:41

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Quick UpdateBy Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#43 Taylor Swift and the Normalizing of Envy and Lust 25:44

1+ y ago25:44

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Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars alive today. Her recent album, The Tortured Poets Department debuted with a total of 2.6 million sales, which is her biggest debut and the top selling single-week sales since Adele’s 25 almost 10 years ago. CNN reported that it became the first album to draw over 300 million streams in a single day in an…

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#42 Our Biggest Discipleship Failures…and Successes 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Alisa and Natasha both have kids in the teen years, and it’s a very interesting time for parents. You start to see how some of the things you did well as a parent in the younger years are bearing fruit and feel a sense of gratitude (and relief!). But you also start to see how the things that you maybe didn’t do as well are bearing some of their own…

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#41 The Orange Scandal - When Christian Leaders Fail 16:46

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Orange Curriculum is considered to be the most widely used Sunday school curriculum in the country. Last week, it came out that the founder, Reggie Joiner, and the CEO, Kristen Ivy have both resigned due to their admission of having an inappropriate relationship together. This came out just days before Orange's huge annual conference. These things …

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Matt Harvey / David Hows - Australian Circumnavigation Review: 8,500nm in 4 months 1:54:11

1+ y ago1:54:11

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Skippers David Hows and Matt Harvey catch up to review their 2-yacht circumnavigation of Australia in 2023. With 8,500nm covered in just 4 months, they share the highs and lows of covering the 7th largest coastline in the world. The event was spread over 5 legs and 102 crew in total, across the two 72-foot yachts; Silver Fern and Salt Lines, includ…

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#40 Why is the Church So Afraid to Talk about Politics? 25:37

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A few weeks ago, Alisa and Natasha recorded an episode called “Why the church must divide on (some) political issues.” They talked about why Christians need to care about and get involved in politics and that we shouldn’t be concerned about it being divisive. Today they talk about a related issue—why is the church so afraid to talk about politics? …

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#39 Does “Bad Therapy” Lead to Deconstruction? 23:11

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We’ve all seen the deconstruction stories that flood our social media news feeds. We’ve heard the claims of “toxic theology,” and the #exvangelical propensity to identify historic Christian doctrine and ethics as oppressive and harmful. But what if there is a connection between deconstruction and modern impulse to seek therapy, psychological diagno…

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Sharon Ferris-Choat: From troubled student to Olympian, Volvo Ocean Race, Jules Vern and Extreme Cats 1:08:44

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Sharon was a teenager heading for trouble when she discovered sailing. Starting in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand, Sharon watched Maiden race around the world with an incredible international team of women. They inspired her with the determination and belief that if they could do it, then maybe with a lot of hard work and determination, so could s…

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#38 Will Your Church Talk About THIS on Easter? 24:56

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This Sunday is Easter, and churches everywhere will rightly be proclaiming the joy and hope we have because Jesus victoriously rose from the dead and is alive today. It’s also a time when a lot of people come to church who don’t normally do so. Some are nonbelievers and some are Christians who just aren’t already connected to a church home. But in …

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Jon Bilger - Predicting the Wind 1:05:06

2y ago1:05:06

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David Hows catches up with Jon Bilger to talk about a long list of innovations and new features at PredictWind. As an Olympic and America's Cup sailor, Jon is one of the sailing world's, cool geeks. Very few people have competed at the level Jon has, and possess the ability to turn their knowledge into tech tools that any sailor can use. PredictWin…

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#37 Is Christianity Just Fear-based Indoctrination? 24:59

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Have you ever that if you grew up as a conservative Christian, you were indoctrinated into a fear-based view of God and shame-based view of yourself? Or that the fundamentalist “Christian Gospel” damages children by telling them that they are born into this world intrinsically bad and repulsive to God, learning that their sinfulness is to blame for…

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#36 Why the Church Must Divide on (Some) Political Issues 16:49

2y ago16:49

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While Christians rightly value unity, some believe that we should not “get political” or divide over politics. Some advocate for Christians to keep their politics to themselves, while others teach we should “just preach the gospel.” In today’s episode, Natasha and Alisa discuss what true biblical unity looks like, and how Christians should engage p…

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Exploring the Yasawa Islands in Fiji by yacht 56:49

2y ago56:49

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In this episode David Hows and Matt Harvey share their advice and highlights from cruising the stunning Yasawa Islands in Fiji over the past 2 winters. They share tips on getting there, provisioning, repairs and maintenance in remote locations, navigation and weather. From sailing to swimming, snorkelling, underwater caves, untouched, white sand be…

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#35 Lord Save Me from My True Authentic Self! 16:56

2y ago16:56

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Frank Turek joins the podcast to talk about the mantra “Follow your heart” and how that is leading culture into the chaos of social media narcissism, divorce, and transgender ideology.By Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#34 Polyamory is Next in the Sexual Revolution 20:28

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Over the last ten years, there have been all kinds of shifts in how culture thinks about sexuality. Clearly, the evangelical church has especially grappled with questions of homosexuality and gender identity. But there’s a whole other sexual revolution that’s been bubbling up during that time, and it’s one that the church rarely talks about. It’s t…

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#33 Side B “Gay Christianity”: Coming to a Church Near You 18:02

2y ago18:02

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Is it okay to come out and call yourself a “Gay Christian,” as long as you don’t act on your desires? If someone struggles with same-sex attraction or gender confusion, can they accept those as part of their identity, adopt preferred pronouns and even identifying as “trans?” According to Side B theology, the answer to both of these questions is yes…

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#32 Update: The He Gets Us Campaign STILL Does Not Get Jesus 21:05

2y ago21:05

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He Gets Us is at it again with a new round of Super Bowl commercials. In today’s episode, Alisa comments on the broader campaign, asking who’s behind it, what’s their agenda, who are they trying to reach, and how effective are they in reaching those goals?By Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#31 Russell Moore, David French, and The After Party Curriculum: Why the Church Should Be Concerned 21:53

2y ago21:53

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There’s a new small group curriculum for churches available, and you’re probably going to hear a lot about it this year because it’s both very timely and being produced and promoted by some big Christian names. It’s called The After Party, and according to its creators, it’s designed to counter the "dangerous trend" of Evangelicals having their pol…

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#30 Social Media: Reminders We All Need for 2024 23:55

2y ago23:55

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It’s no secret that social media carries a tremendous amount of influence in our lives. Virtually everyone has a megaphone into the world into which they can entertain, shout their opinions, and highlight their brands. Today we’ll be discussing the influence of social media.By Alisa Childers & Natasha Crain

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#29 How Dylan Mulvaney Changed the Face of Transgenderism 16:54

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Dylan Mulvaney is probably the most visible transgender person in the US today. If you’re not familiar with him, he’s a biological male who documented his transition to supposedly becoming a woman through a series of TikTok videos a couple of years ago. He quickly rose to TikTok fame and has over 10 million followers there today, and huge following…

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#28 All About the #Exvangelical Hashtag 23:22

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What is up with the #exvangelical hashtag? If you’re on social media, you’ve probably seen this hashtag used alongside the deconstruction hashtag, and in many cases, followed by a deconversion story. In today’s episode, Natasha and Alisa talk through the history and the meaning of the exvangelical hashtag, and discuss what it is really all about.…

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Quick Update and Christmas Livestream Info 2:34

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Join Natasha Crain and Alisa Childers for a special Unshaken Faith Christmas Livestream. Alisa and Natasha will talk about Christmas pet peeves, their favorite Christmas traditions, and will share their ugliest Christmas ornaments. PLUS, they’ll take your questions live and be announcing some new Unshaken Conference dates. And it wouldn’t be Christ…

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#27 Was God Evil for Asking Abraham to Sacrifice Isaac? (And other tough questions) 20:41

2y ago20:41

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In today’s episode, Alisa and Natasha respond to several questions they’ve encountered lately in both ministry and their personal lives. Instead of focusing on one subject like they usually do, each picked 3 questions that have come up recently. We hope you’ll enjoy the variety in subjects packed into this episode, and the “quick hits” answers they…

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#26 Should You Change Churches for Your Kids? 18:06

2y ago18:06

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Many Christian parents feel the tension between what their kids want out of church vs. what they need. Every once in a while these two goals line up perfectly and the whole family is happy about what church they attend. However, this is not always the case. Should we choose our church based on their kid’s likes and dislikes, and potential social op…

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#25 How to Pray During War 17:48

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We grieve along with you and the rest of the world about all that's going on with the Israel-Hamas war. The pain so many people are in is simply overwhelming. As Christians outside the impacted region, we can feel pretty helpless, be we also believe in the power of prayer. WE can't get so overwhelmed that we forget to turn to the Lord, who is infin…

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#24 Responding to People Who Think Humans are Good by Nature 17:02

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Recently, Natasha wrote an article called, “A Christian Response to a Viral Deconstruction post,” about a woman who deconstructed and has continued to post about her deconversion online. In today’s episode, Natasha and Alisa respond to one of her comments in which she makes the popular claim that you can trust your heart because your heart is “pure…

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#23 When Having a Biblical Worldview is Lonely 16:18

2+ y ago16:18

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After wrapping up the Tucson Unshaken conference a couple of weeks ago, Alisa and Natasha noticed a recurring theme in their conversations with attendees. It went something like this: “It’s so nice to know we’re not crazy. It’s so nice to be with other believers who hold to the truth of Scripture and not feel so alone.” That says so much about the …

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#22 Andy Stanley Has Gone Off the Cliff (And Why It’s Important to Talk about It) 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

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Back in 2018, mega church pastor Andy Stanley came under fire for suggesting that as New Testament Christians, we should “unhitch” ourselves from the Old Testament. At times, Stanley seemed to be walking back his comments, while Stanley’s confusing comments about homosexuality and LGBTQ inclusion have left many Christians wondering if Stanley is sl…

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#21 Does Complementarian Theology Cause Trauma to Women? 19:01

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An article has been making the rounds in which Shannon Harris, ex-wife of 90’s purity culture icon Josh Harris, claims that complementarian theology caused her harm and trauma. In the late 1990s, purity culture emphasized abstaining from sex until marriage while often employing a lot of unfortunate fear and shaming tactics along the way. Fast forwa…

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#20 Literally Everything Happened While We were on Hiatus 18:26

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So much happened while we were on hiatus this summer! In today’s episode, Natasha and Alisa hash through all the stuff we missed. We talk about drag queens taking the #1 spot on Christian itunes, Oliver Anthony going viral with a modern day protest song, the Barbie movie, Taylor Swift Eras tour, and the strange Christianity today article that prais…

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#19 Private vs. Public School: What Should Christians Do? (And Other Questions from the Unshaken Conference) 18:45

2+ y ago18:45

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Should Christian parents send their kids to public school in order to be a light and influence on their local campus? What do we do about people who claim that their new age practices or beliefs from other faiths have produced long term good changes in their lives? How do I have any right to tell someone to live more like a Christian when I am a si…

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#18: Rebutting the Secular Religion of Love 20:04

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Whether you’re a Christian, a secular humanist, a Muslim, a Mormon, or anything else, you almost certainly agree that love is one of the most important values for humans. In recent years, love has taken such pride of place in the American culture that it has ousted pretty much every other value. People have boiled everything in life down to a singu…