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The Natasha Crain Podcast

The Natasha Crain Podcast

Natasha Crain 72 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

Equipping Christians to think biblically about worldviews, apologetics, culture, and parenting in a challenging secular world.

Episodes

The Truth about "Conversion Therapy" for Same-Sex Attraction, with Joe Dallas Jun 16, 2026 3843 "Conversion therapy" is one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—terms in today's culture.The media portrays it as inherently harmful, while lawmakers increasingly use the term to justify restrictions on counseling related to sexuality and gender identity. But what exactly qualifies as conversion therapy? Are all forms of counseling in this category abusive? And what are the
How College Challenges Students' Faith: What Parents Must Know, with Jonathan Morrow May 20, 2026 4064 My guest today, Dr. Jonathan Morrow, says college usually doesn’t create a faith crisis; it reveals one that was already happening beneath the surface. But when students set foot on campus, the worldview pressures are everywhere, and most students simply aren't prepared for what they're about to encounter at every level of campus life.Jonathan is the Director of Cultural Engagement and S
Why America is Worth Saving from Progressives, Socialists, and Communists, with Heidi St. John Mar 6, 2026 3884 Today I’m joined by author, speaker, and former US congressional candidate Heidi St. John to discuss the growing and destructive influence of progressivism, socialism, and communism in America...and why Christians should care about saving this country. We connect the dots between leftist ideologies and their unbiblical worldview foundations by considering their assumptions about human nature, mora
Why Are Christians So Uncomfortable with Public Discernment? Feb 17, 2026 2343 In today’s Christian culture, it often feels like the biggest offense isn’t unbiblical teaching—it’s pointing it out. But if the New Testament is clear that Christians are to divide truth from error, why are so many Christians uncomfortable with public discernment?Today I offer 10 reasons why, using backlash to my recent Unshaken Faith episode with Alisa Childers and Melissa Dougherty as a case st
Culture's Hostility Toward Christians, with Frank Turek Feb 5, 2026 4007 After Trump’s election, many believers assumed cultural hostility toward biblical values in the public square was fading. But subsequent events—from the public celebrations of Charlie Kirk’s murder to backlash tied to Christian support for Trump—have shattered what was always an illusion.On this one year anniversary of the release of my book When Culture Hates You, Frank Turek and I discuss what J
7 Key Problems in Kids Ministry, with Josh Mulvihill Jan 30, 2026 4555 Are today’s kids ministries actually helping—or unintentionally hurting—the faith of the next generation?Today I’m joined by family ministry veteran Dr. Josh Mulvihill for a candid, biblically grounded conversation about seven key problems in modern kids and youth ministry and why Christians can no longer afford to ignore them.Drawing from Scripture, church history, and current research, Josh chal
Christian AI vs. Secular AI: Why Worldviews Matter in Technology, with Brandon Maddick Jan 20, 2026 3788 AI isn’t worldview neutral—and that should deeply concern Christians. In this episode, I talk with Brandon Maddick, co-founder of Dominion, a Christian AI platform created as a biblical alternative to tools like ChatGPT, to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping the way we think. We talk about the secular assumptions built into mainstream AI models, why those assumptions matter as people i
How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? with Clay and Jean E. Jones Jan 12, 2026 4235 Most Christians know the Bible teaches that "for those who love God all things work together for good" (Romans 8:28), but in times of suffering, it can be difficult to reconcile that truth with our experiences. My guests today are best-selling authors Clay and Jean E. Jones. They've written an insightful and very practical new book to help believers do exactly that: "How Does G
Transgender Atheist to Detransitioning Christian: Tyger's Story Dec 3, 2025 7537 At the beginning of September, a woman in her 60s named Tyger commented on my ministry's Facebook page. She introduced herself in the comments section as being a transgender atheist and offered some tips on how she thought Christians could best reach trans-identifying people. She continued to comment over the next couple of weeks on various posts. By the end of September, she shared that she
How to Get FILTH Out of Your Public School Library, with Karen England Nov 13, 2025 3736 How did sexually explicit books make their way into public school libraries — and why are some organizations fighting so hard to keep them there? In this eye-opening conversation, I sit down with Karen England, founder of TakeBackTheClassroom.com, to unpack what’s really happening and what YOU can do to get filth out of your local public school libraries.Explore TakeBackTheClassroom.com: takebackt
What's Really Happening to Christians in Nigeria? with Judd Saul Oct 23, 2025 3922 More and more people are talking about Christian persecution in Nigeria, but reports are often conflicting. Some Nigerians--even Nigerian Christians--claim the reports are entirely false. Others claim it's only an ethnic dispute, not a religious one. Some say U.S. leaders are blowing the story out of proportion in order to work our way in and take mineral rights. Still others say it's ju
Homelessness in America: Good, Bad, and Ugly Solutions, with Bryan Crain Oct 7, 2025 4151 There are many competing ideas for how to solve the homelessness crisis in America, and they're often a product of competing worldviews. Today, I'm joined by Bryan Crain (yes, he's my husband!), president of Orange County Rescue Mission, to talk about the homelessness crisis from a biblical worldview and the Trump administration's recent Executive Order on "Ending Crime an

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