Summer Reset: REPLAY // Dr. George Barna on Championing the Next Generation
What does it mean to have a biblical worldview, and why is it forming—or failing to form—by the time a child turns 13? In this episode of the Jesus Over Everything podcast, Lisa Whittle sits down with renowned researcher and author Dr. George Barna, Director of Research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, for a sobering look at the state of biblical worldview in America. Barna reveals that only 4% of American adults—and just 1% of teenagers—hold a true biblical worldview, and explains why parents, not pastors or programs, are the primary shapers of that worldview in a child’s earliest years. The conversation covers Barna’s landmark book Revolution, his “seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview,” the failure of topical preaching and small groups to produce real discipleship, and what one-on-one, Jesus-modeled discipleship actually requires. This episode is essential listening for parents, church leaders, and anyone who senses something is broken in how the American church makes disciples—and wants to know what to do about it.
Summer Reset: REPLAY // Comfortable Christianity is a Lie
Kicking off the first four episodes on resetting your soul, this show starts with a hard and honest question: Is comfortable Christianity even real? Lisa Whittle doesn’t think so, and she’s not afraid to say it.
Comfort is everywhere we look; in what we wear, who we spend time with, and increasingly, how we follow Jesus. But comfort and true discipleship are rarely the same thing, and the cost of confusing the two is higher than most of us realize. If you’ve been feeling a tug on your heart to go deeper in your relationship with God – this topic is for you.
WOMEN: Saying the Quiet Thing Out Loud - The Ache We Don’t Name in the Church
In the powerful final installment of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa courageously sheds light on an unspoken ache many women in the church carry—the quiet feeling that their gifts, confidence, and leadership are often celebrated only to a point, beyond which they are misunderstood or marginalized. This episode explores the deep pain of women feeling that their competence is mistaken for arrogance, that their passion is misinterpreted as ambition, and that their influence is limited by unspoken rules rooted in insecurity and fear. Lisa offers biblical insight, encouraging women to embrace their God-given gifts with confidence and integrity, and calls the church to foster an environment of trust, respect, and authentic discipleship. This conversation is a vital step toward healing and unity in the body of Christ.
WOMEN: When the Church Treats Women Like Risk: Fear-Based Boundaries and the Cost to Women in the Church
In this impactful fourth episode of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa takes a courageous look at how fear-driven policies and boundaries within the church can unintentionally send harmful messages to women. She explores how the tendency to view women as risks—rather than valued members of the body of Christ—can diminish their sense of identity, erode trust, and hinder the church’s mission of unity and discipleship. Lisa emphasizes that true biblical integrity and holiness are rooted in love, respect, and trust—not avoidance or fear. This episode is a heartfelt call for the church to reclaim its role as a safe, honoring family where men and women serve together in mutual respect, rooted in biblical truth and spiritual formation.
WOMEN: SkinnyTok and Staying Small: Why the Church Has to Lead This Conversation Differently
In this candid and heartfelt episode of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa addresses a growing cultural challenge—the impact of social media trends like "SkinnyTok" and the tendency within the church to stay small and avoid bold conversations about women’s roles and identity. Lisa explores how fear-based boundaries, policies, and messaging can inadvertently send damaging messages to women, reinforcing stereotypes and limiting full participation in the body of Christ. She emphasizes the importance of the church leading with grace, truth, and clarity, instead of retreating into silence or avoidance. This episode invites believers to reflect on how the church can foster trust, honor, and authentic discipleship in a way that truly values women as full image-bearers and co-laborers in Christ’s mission.
WOMEN: Biblical Womanhood, Women's gifts, and Why I'm Sickened by the Cultural Gender Wars
In Episode 2 of Lisa Whittle’s mini-series, "Women," Lisa dives deep into the biblical understanding of womanhood, emphasizing the importance of identity in Christ, biblical gifts, and the dangerous divide fueled by cultural gender wars. Rooted in Scripture, Lisa explores how biblical womanhood is not a movement for power or feminism, but a call to steward our unique gifts with humility and unity. She addresses misconceptions about women’s roles, the significance of Imago Dei, and the church’s responsibility to lead with grace and truth amidst a culture of division. This episode encourages believers—both men and women—to honor God's design and work together for His kingdom.