Ask An Apologist Podcast

When Faith Fractures: Navigating Deconstruction with Alisa Childers | Ep. 24

Matthew Mittelberg, Mike Sherrard, and Alycia Wood welcome special guest, Alisa Childers, to explore Progressive Christianity, deconstruction, and doubt. Alisa shares her personal journey and practical approaches for churches, parents, and apologists. Together, they discuss how to engage with deconstructing loved ones with wisdom and compassion and where to turn in seasons of spiritual desolation.

How to Reach Gen Z with the Gospel | Ep. 23

In this episode, Mike, Matthew, Alycia, and special guest, Kasey Leander, discuss how to reach the next generation with the truth, goodness, and beauty of Christianity. They cover church attendance, community, handling doubts, resources for beginners, and brief reflections on Genesis and the mission of Jesus.

Re-Enchanting Faith: How Christianity’s Goodness, Beauty, and Truth Are Winning Hearts | Ep. 22

Dr. Paul Gould joins Matthew Mittelberg, Alycia Wood, and Mike Sherrard to explore cultural apologetics: why people today struggle with Christianity’s desirability, how to re-enchant the world through seeing and delighting, and the crucial role of philosophy in Faith. The conversation covers contemporary Christian Platonism, the value of loving wisdom, practical tips for reading dense texts, and how Christian thought connects to everyday life and ministry.

Love Your Kids By Telling Them The Truth with Hillary Morgan Ferrar | Ep. 21

In this episode, Matthew, Alycia, and Mike interview Hilary Morgan Ferrar, president of Mama Bear Apologetics, about why moms are uniquely positioned to answer kids’ spiritual questions. They discuss practical tools—scripture, reason, and reality; the "chew and spit" approach; the ROAR method; and age‑appropriate ways to teach apologetics, handle Santa, and address doubts. The episode highlights resources for parents and teens, tips for starting apologetics clubs, and how to trace and respond to different kinds of doubt with compassion and clarity.

Do Evil and Suffering Disprove Faith? | Ep. 20

Matthew Mittelberg, Mike Sherrard, and Alycia Wood are joined by Dan Patterson, an Australian apologist and snake catcher, as they explore his personal journey from tragedy to faith, how questioning fits within Christianity, and why Jesus provides hope amid suffering. They discuss the problem of evil, the role of desire and evidence in belief, eyewitness testimony for Jesus, cultural differences in ministry, and practical resources for people wrestling with doubt.