Ep 63 | Very Important Episode

Progressive liberalism has become mainstream — and Christians are latching on. Allie breaks down the key differences between conservatism and liberalism and highlights the contradictory nature of being a "liberal Christian."

24 Huhti 201841min

Christians are undoubtedly commanded to do good works, but why put a secular, progressive label on what the church has been doing through the power of the gospel for centuries: caring for the weak, feeding the poor, and fighting for the oppressed? The idolatry of social justice is actually distraction from the centrality of Jesus and his death and resurrection. I explain why. Also: Q&A and tribute to Barbara Bush.

18 Huhti 201841min

The cancer of "intersectionality" has started to seep into the church. It defines people by their individual, racial, ethnic, class, and gender oppression rather than who they are in Christ. Such worldly doctrine is antithetical to the gospel and is unnecessary for (and even counterproductive to) unity between the varying dimensions of humanity. Jesus is sufficient for that.

11 Huhti 201839min

It's no longer commonly accepted that America is the greatest country in the world. It has become trendy to apologize for, minimize and even demonize our country's strength. There are many in the church who have adopted this unpatriotic mentality as well, either because of apathy or a misinformed desire for socialism. Here's why we should all be thanking God for the gift of living in America.

4 Huhti 201839min

As the media breathlessly fawns over "March for Our Lives" gun control advocates, Second Amendment supporters are demonized as child murderers. Not only is that depiction inaccurate, it's immoral: I'm no "gun nut;" you're probably not either, and falsely slandering us as such does damage to society as a whole. Here's the truth about the Second Amendment, those who support it, and why it all matters.

28 Maalis 201836min

It's no secret the president has had his "fun" with women in years past, but the question is: Should we care about it now? How should Christian Trump voters respond to allegations of sexual promiscuity and even sexual harassment? Should we ignore it altogether? Should we renounce our support? Allie breaks it all down and introduces her first "Things I Don't Get" on today's episode of "Relatable."

21 Maalis 201835min

It's the first episode! Allie gives background on who she is, what she does, and what you can expect from her weekly "Relatable" podcast. Then, she breaks down the dangerous direction of the #MeToo movement into the unbiblical territory of victimization and emasculation.

14 Maalis 201834min