In 1991, my wife and I travelled to Romania to adopt our first child. That was 2 years after the revolution. The sights and sounds will never leave me. We were in Bucharest for 3 weeks. What Rod said at the end of the video struck me deeply. My wife and I were in a small one bedroom apartment. It was late July 1991. The heat was unbearable. We had very little to eat. We both lost 15 pounds during that three week period. We had many challenges and road blocks that threatened to keep us from completing our mission to bring this little 4 and a half month old child to Canada. What Rod said was so true about being dependent on the Lord for everything. We were never so isolated and alone from our support networks. And yet we were never so close to hearing and seeing God work and answer our prayers at times that seemed impossible to get through. Jesus knows what is happening and He will walk with us through the coming storm! He will sustain us as we cling to truth and stand up against the enemy!

There's a dark veil of deception over the US that most people, even believers don't perceive. We must pray that the Holy Spirit opens eyes, unstops ears, gives revelations and dreams, and sets people free. Now, now is the time to pursue Jesus, to get on your knees and pour out your petitions toward Heaven. Turn off the tv, get in the Word, spend time in prayer. We need to pray for a revival in our country!🙏🏻

There are pastors all over Western society that aren't understanding this.

My grandma grew up in Russia and she’s said multiple times that what’s happening right now reminds her of her childhood

My Romanian friend (60yrs old) tells me often, I am from your future. She sees what's happening and she knows where it's heading. We are in the UK

Yep my grandfather in the 90s kept on saying he was seeing traces of communism! He was a political prison in Cuba for 25 years . Also while I was in grad school I took a class called the Cuban revolution ! I was the only student in the class whose parents suffered during the Cuban revolution and I was silenced and mocked!

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act “George Orwell”

This is so refreshing, it's hard to find anyone to talk about these issues, Even with some Christians.. I'm in Canada and soft totalitarianism is already here. Thank you, I feel emcouraged and more informed.

Sometimes a terrible ending is better than unending terror. Never stop speaking Truth.

Social justice = revenge. Anywhere I smell unforgiveness, bitterness, envy, and condemnation, I see the enemy at work.

I LOVED this message. My husband and I believe God is calling us to start a house church in our home later this year. This was further confirmation to us that now IS the time in America to build small home communities before things like this happen here.

The church stopped fearing God ! First step in gaining wisdom is fearing God

"I have heard how Christians long ago were brought before a Tyrant's throne. They were told that he would spare their life, if the Name of Jesus they would deny. But one by one they choose to die, for the Name of Jesus they would not deny.............I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb, with all my strength with all I am. i will seek to honor His commands, I pledge allegiance to the Lamb.

My neighbors are Polish and they grew up under USSR rule. They tell us they are scared for their children because this is exactly how communism got started in their countries. It’s alarming. God have mercy on us all and strengthen us by the power of the Holy Spirit for the days to come! God bless you Alisa and Rod.

It wont be “ soft” much longer. It will ramp up rapidly.

My dad was drafted at 19 to Vietnam and for him to feel so sad about the world he's leaving me and his grandson in, really breaks my heart. His whole life was turned upside down before it really started and now he's watching his gov't tear America down from the inside. So much for him to wrap his heart and mind around I guess. Now I've learned they are going to pass policy that is against our military people saying they are at high risk of performing acts of domestic terrorism. Things are getting very insane (aka satanic).

Indeed. Suffering with a purpose: To glorify God out of faith, love, and obedience. Thank you for this. We all need to be ready. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Oh wooooow!!!! This si so cool to hear! I'm from the Czech Republic. Even though I'm a post-revolution child, I had these kind of stories first hand from my mom. She became christian during the Communist regime and she told me how everything she had - books, song books, Bibles etc. - was either secretly delivered to our country or re-typed over and over on typewriters and spread amongst christians. It's so amazing to hear about my history and my culture from someone who lives on the other side of the ocean. At present time I can see that subtle social justice opression even here, it's like the whole church is melting, it's almost impossible to find a true Bible believing church here. The only true christian fellowship I have now is with my sister - so we have kinda "small group" together (if two ppl are a group lol). Alisa, thank you for your guest today - if he should ever visit our little republic again, I'd like to meet him!! 🙏🏻👍🏻🤗

I’m 60 pages into this book and it is both extremely enlightening but also terrifying because it finally helps me see what is happening in America.

As a young adult Christian I really appreciate this channel.

In 2019, I got into a discussion with a sweet delivery man was from a former Communist country (Albania, I think he said). We talked about the state of the country, and he eventually told me he was grateful that I could see that that is where America was at, because most people could not see it and are completely ignorant. I felt alarmed, yet grateful, that someone who knew it first-hand validated my fears. I think of that man often and want to know how they all survived, because this is something most of us have no idea how to live through.

I'm not of the Christian faith, but this message applies to many people in society who descent from the popular narrative in various ways. Thanks for sharing!

Great podcast. I was born in Venezuela and I could not agree more. Our Cubans friends use to say to us “ this is how everything started in the island “ and we said: oh that would never happen here in Venezuela. Totalitarians work patiently in the minds, schools, universities , their systematic approach is effective and scary and it works if we allow it. Now I say to my fellow Canadians and American friends the same things my Cuban friends use to said : this is how communism and socialism started ! I we need to have ears to hear and eyes to see. Pray for wisdom and discernment as Christians. Thank you. I will definitely get the book. It’s is true this is a new “religion” dangerous and threatening to our societies. Much peace and grace.

I live in China. The Social Credit system is not that pervasive yet. China does watch people and they have a lot of tech, but it's not integrated yet. When a foreigner crosses the border they identify you, but local police don't know you exist. You are told to register with the local police, which I do, but it is still possible to not register and they probably wouldn't know. Personally, I am much more worried about the USA business surveillance via, of which your guest speaks. The level of spying (now called marketing) that is being done in the USA is just as bad if not worse than China--and this is all done, not by Big Brother, but my Apple, Google, etc. Laws need to be passed to stop this. And alternative businesses need to be created in the market so as to avoid the monopoly that has taken place in the USA.

I'm 24 and living in Ottawa, Canada. I'm so glad your content has reached me as I've added you and Mr. Dreher to my list of role models. If anyone reading this is residing in my home town feel welcomed to reach me as I love to discuss the likes of this video. May God bless you all!

I live in the Seattle area and we're a little ahead of the curve in converting to the new work version of Marxism. Two formerly conservative churches I've been associated with are now "social justice" churches, and the old timers are hanging on like nothing happened. It's like they attend "worship service" like it's hypnotherapy regardless of content. We Christians need to just walk away and quit churches like these, and maybe move to parts of the country that are more resistive to this. Don't worry, God doesn't lose track of you if you don't check in at a "cooperate worship service station" every Sunday.

Your open reminded me of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, and his commencement address at Harvard in 1978. He decried the signs that he saw the United States slipping in to totalitarianism.

After hundreds, possibly over 1000, videos of interviews/podcast I watch...I have never once seen an organized bookshelf with ALL horizontal books organized.

Soft Totalitarianism is already here. Even in my own family, I can’t talk openly about anything because everything is political. Even talking about the weather nowadays!

USA freedom is as secure as a 5 year old’s baby tooth. -Danya

I was contemplating where I could move to where I would feel safe again, having been born American. Every since this global "disease" I honestly think there is nowhere to run. So I'm putting it in God's hands because there is no other that can protect me. And I remind myself I'm just a pilgrim on this earth on my way to Heaven🙏

Hope is alive !! Thank God for still being in Pentecost because at the feast of the trumpets .. it’s OVER 🙌🏾❤️‼️ I can’t wait to be with Jesus !!!!

One of the most pertinent conversations today.

I was in a wedding in the 70's where one of the groom's guests flew in from Czechoslovakia. He could not reveal his real name to any of us because he worked with the underground church smuggling Bibles into the country. The groom's family was in international missions.

Excellent video. Especially the part about Christians getting prepared with an ‘underground’ network for these times we’re living in.

This guy is brilliant!

Alisa- these vids on progressive christianity are so important. Please keep doing what you're doing!

There's a line from a song by Swedish heavy metal band Count Raven that makes for excellent advice for living in times like these: "So, let them have your money. Just don't give them your soul".

I went through this transgenderism nightmare in my own house. The agenda was pushed so hard in the schools and youth - parents can't do anything. They give the kids 'therapy' and start the process without parental consent in CAN. All I can do is PRAY

A truthful interview about what is happening in the US, Uk and other countries.

Refuse to agree with or go along w/the lie 💯👍💯👍💯 Live in truth!

Guard your heart and mind.

Just ordered "Live not by Lies" on Amazon...oh well, guess my "social reliability score" went down a couple notches.

Great word..."We value Convenience!" This is insanity. My pocket computer (cell phone) is going away next week. It is going to hard for me but I know it has to go. We must simplify. We must wake up! We must become obedient to our Great God! The warnings are here my dear beloved sisters and brothers in Christ. His word tells us His truths! May God be with us.

This is the most important podcast I have listened to lately. It may well be the most significant of the year, and I’ve already shared with many people.

Resistance = fundamental commitment to truth. Live Not by Lies

Great interview, Alisa! The simple admonition to remain faithful to God and His truth is so needed and greatly appreciated.

I think this is so important for the Patriotic American. Thank you for the program.

Great video! We need to get back to basics! Going back to old sunday school's model where everyone learn the Bible and children became inmerse in the Bible stories that show them how to be faithful and brave.

Agree - Rod's book is critical reading for Christians as we go through this season of cancel culture and anti-Christian bias... I've read it once on my Kindle, am now re-reading a hard copy, and plan to do it as a study with members of the church I pastor.

Two points. Firstly: Quote "There's no way we can create utopia this side of the Second Coming." Not ony does this apply to the Cultural Marxists, but also to those who propagate the Dominionist 'Seven Mountains' Theology in the New Apostolic Reformation movement. Secondly: I am struck by the irony that the message of this video is being communicated by using a service provided by Big Tech. How long will it be before this sort of content is no longer allowed on it? I'm reminded of a saying of Jesus: "We must work the works of him who sent me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work."(ESV)

44:51 I tell my kids all the time, "We are different. We follow Jesus and that means we have different rules."

God bless you Alisa and thank you so much for your ministry!

Great review and encouragement. I was warning people a lot of this was coming in the 1980s. Everyone would say, “”This is America and won’t happen here.”

Christ in you- the hope of glory.

This is exactly the dialogue I’ve been looking for. Thanks for this extremely helpful content.

Thank you Mrs. Childers for talking about this. So important.

One of the best interviews I have seen in a long time. It was so so good! Passing it along to many people.

Mordor is real. That gave me chills

Thank you so much for your podcast. Rod Dreher's book is excellent and an encouragement to parents during this time in our history. Parents need to be encouraged to be their children's spiritual teachers as woke curriculum infiltrated the schools and churches.

I just bought his book. Looking forward to finishing reading it.

We cannot complain if our freedoms to speak the truth have been taken away if we are not prepared to defend the truth when we still can!

Fantastic episode. Shared it with many already! Thanks for having Mr Dreher on your show, I'll be checking out his book & blog.

I grew up in Soviet Russian, the comparisons and conclusions made here a huge logical jump. CRT is pretty regularly mis represented by most evangelicals without ever bringing in Christians who can explain how or what of CRT is compatible with a biblical world view. And this ultimately dismisses all believers who desire justice or equality (both biblical concepts) as “woke, sjw, crt racists” causing more division. Alissa I love your channel and heart and I pray you really make it an effort to speak to folks who disagree with you, just occasionally. I’m not a “progressive christian”, a democrat or advocate for CRT but goodness the flippant approach to these topics is going to cause more fear and division than reconciliation... which I think will ultimately be a self fulfilling prophecy Christians in the west have with this persecution complex.

what great content. ordering the book. keep up the needed mission you two!

I was thinking lately that I should find my copy of "The Benedict Option" and give it a fresh read in light of what's been happening lately.

Every time I hear a loved one say something like "let them _____ I have nothing to hide" it just makes me cringe at how ignorant they are.

I wish I could hit the like button more than once. This is a conversation that is so needed. I'm excited to read the book.

I am going to order this book... thank you for sharing. God has many watchmen and watch women on the wall warning those who will listen.

THANK YOU for speaking out for Truth . . . I'm in the middle of reading "Live Not by Lies." Telling all my friends to read it. Appreciate both of you. lindy

Its going to get ugly We must keep our eyes on the LORD

Great interview. Great work Alisa and Rod. The is the most important issue of our time.

I've been looking forward to this! His book Live Not By Lies is a must-read.

Alisa, thank you for this interview. I am currently reading Rod Dreher’s book and have found it insightful and scary. We cannot allow truth to be compromised in order to get along.

These videos are so important and are helping to transform my life for the good. Thank you so much for your work!

Thank you for this. Very uplifting, sobering and focusing. Bless you and your family

Such an excellent, excellent interview. Thank you Alysa for sounding the whistle on this insidious issue that is quickly becoming our reality.

Rejoice that our time is drawing near. Once this is over we will never experience this again. We will be in a perfect society with the perfect God. Do not fear man, for he can only destroy the body and nothing else. Fear Yahweh, he can destroy both.

What an excellent interview! Thank you for having him on.

I am going to share this with everyone I know! THANK YOU!!

This is a BIG one!!! We need to see God as *revealed in the Bible* , not as we believe him in our minds, or in our Christian culture. 😊🙏👆🏼🔥

EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO BOTH HEAR AND SHARE THIS!!!

Thank you so very much for this. Just started the book last night!

(Late to listen) Hey Alisa, Grateful that you have decided to fight back on something that was once easier to ignore and categorize as secondary/tertiary by many of us. Great episode. Great guest. Loved his book.

Thank you Rob Dreher... great insight and such needed advice to a sleeping body

This was such a great interview.

Thank you Alisa for introducing me to Rod Dreher. I want to get his book and hear more from him. His experience with being a Catholic and coming out of that, which I read on another page, is fascinating. I would love to hear a podcast about his experiences with the Catholic Church. I'm currently living in Berlin, amongst a people who went through Communism and they are BLIND! It is shocking that they don't see what is coming or have any fear. Even the true Christians are blind. Wake up church!

Best video! Thank you so much for this and all the many great points! I need to go back and take notes and read the book too.

Loved this interview! Need to listen twice!

"you can't escape politics" well politics can't escape the judgment of God either. I'm so excited for this.

Woow this a lot to think about, thank you for putting this out there!

"If we seek to avoid suffering at all costs, we'll have neither joy nor peace." Powerful. That should be up on our walls as a reminder as culture wars and cancel culture and riots and wars continue and increase.

Alisa, I've a friend, which happens to be a Pastor, from Cuba, and I learned from him the reality of living in totalitarianism. Christianity and free thought was outlawed and in most cases carried the death penalty. Dr. Cesar Vidal, from Spain, now living in Florida, is a Lawyer, historian, Theologian, journalist, and I forget the rest of his achievements; explains Marxism, Critical Theory and Liberation Theology in great detail. Some of his material is in English. Most of America needs to train itself on a steady diet of truth.

The two most relevant and powerful books I have read in the last ten years related to current culture in America, as it relates to education, business, politics, and the church, is Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcy and Live Not by Lies by Rod Dreher. I am currently buying and sharing copies with Christian church and school leaders. Absolutely must read!

Thank you for all that you do, Alisa.

So many people on the internet is telling us that we should care about these things, yet very few people take te trouble to tell us why. I personally needed this.

I'm a dutch guy and I love this conversation. I hope the book of Rod Dreher will be translated to dutch, cause we need the warning over here as well. God bless you both.

My husband grew up in a former communist country and part of my family in East Berlin and both families suffered terribly under the regime. Politics and patriotism can become like another religion and leaders almost idolised as messianic/ saviour figures. It’s a serious problem but it’s not just a problem of the left. You see it on both the right and the left of the political spectrum. We have to remember Jesus’s kingdom is not of this world. He is our only King.

Just finished this book. highly recommend, and encourage young people to read it too.

This is 1 of the most insightful programs I have listen for a while I'm on the side of truth.