The Authentic Christian
What does it mean to be an Authentic Christian? Join Aaron Gallagher, Scott Ingram, and Tucker Wallace as they discuss the everyday struggle of a Christian, culturally relevant topics, and the Biblical principles that should guide their response. New Episodes will be released every Wednesday from July through December. Sponsored by the Gospel Broadcasting Network. #christianpodcast
Episodes
In this episode of The Authentic Christian Podcast, Mike Hixson shares his powerful journey of being raised in the church of Christ, leaving, being restored, and becoming a faithful gospel preacher. With Aaron, Cole, and Mike representing three generations preaching the Gospel, you’ll hear stories of faith and advice on keeping your fire for the Lord burning strong. 🔥
📌What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
✅Mike’s upbringing in the...
Today, Aaron is joined by longtime friend and mentor, Mike Reese.
Together, they reflect on the life-changing impact of short-term mission trips — especially their time spent in Africa. Mike shares how these trips open doors for evangelism and personal spiritual growth, while Aaron discusses how his time in Africa reignited his passion for reaching the lost.
This conversation dives deep into mentorship, personal revival, and ...
When the crowd chose comfort, one man chose conviction.
In this episode, Cliff Goodwin joins us for a compelling study of the prophet Micaiah—a man who stood alone to deliver God’s word, even when it meant facing a king's wrath and a prison cell.
Together, we explore:
✅ How Micaiah boldly spoke truth when 400 others didn’t
✅ The cost—and the reward—of standing with God
✅ Why real faith isn’t swayed by popular opinion
Micaiah’...
What happens when worship becomes about what’s easy instead of what’s right?
In this episode, we’re joined by Cliff Goodwin from Preaching the Gospel for a powerful and insightful study on Jeroboam, who was the first king of the divided northern kingdom of Israel. While he may have had political success, his spiritual compromises led Israel into idolatry for generations.
Together, we explore:
✅How Jeroboam altered God’s pa...
In this episode of The Authentic Christian Podcast, Aaron and Scott are joined by special guest and close friend, Blake Hawkins, to talk about a weekend of evangelism.
They share how they set up a tent with a bold sign offering $100 if someone could find the "sinner’s prayer" in the Bible—a creative way to get people thinking about what the Bible says. This opened the door to share key Scriptures about baptism, answer questions ...
Meet Cole, Foster, and Nate—three friends who had everything college life could offer: parties, popularity, and the Greek Life.
But deep down, something was missing.
In this episode of The Authentic Christian Podcast, they share how they went from chasing the world to finding eternal purpose in Christ.
👉 Watch now and be reminded that no one is too far gone for God’s grace.
🙌 Share this with someone who needs to hear t...
John 6 is one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible. Some claim it teaches that Christians must eat Jesus' body and drink His blood through the Eucharist—but is that really what Jesus meant?
In this episode, we take a careful look at the context, language, and purpose of John 6 to show that Jesus was speaking spiritually, not sacramentally.
📖 Grab your Bible and study with us—don’t take our word for it, see what Scrip...
Welcome back to The Authentic Christian Podcast in Season Six.
We will have many guests this season and dig deep into biblical studies.
We’re kicking off Season 6 of The Authentic Christian Podcast with a deep dive into this powerful (and often misunderstood) topic.
Does the bread and cup become the body and blood of Jesus… or is it symbolic?
What do you believe—and more importantly, what does the Bible say?
➡️ Is the Euch...
In this special early-release episode, we respond to the growing trend of delaying baptism or treating it as symbolic rather than essential. Sparked by the upcoming mass baptism event in Huntington Beach, we dig into what the Bible says about baptism — its purpose, its timing, and why it's not something to put off.
Baptism is not just a public declaration — it's a biblical command tied directly to salvation. We'll examine script...
In this episode of the podcast, Scott and Aaron talk about baptism, described as the greatest gift you can ever receive. They discuss the meaning, the role in a believer’s life, and the transformation it represents. Using Scripture, they explain how baptism symbolizes rebirth and a commitment to follow Christ.
In this episode of the podcast Scott and Aaron review the scriptures pertaining to the conversion of the apostle Paul. What steps did Paul take to become a Christian?
Join Scott and Aaron, as they delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the ethics and morality of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Grounded in biblical principles they explore the spiritual, ethical, and emotional dimensions of IVF, balancing faith with the complexities of modern science. Whether you're navigating these decisions personally or seeking a deeper understanding of Christian perspectives on life and technology, this ep...
In this episode Scott and Aaron will ask, "who was Judas Iscariot? They'll go through and look at his life, some of the events in his life, some of the things the scriptures talk about. And then they'll look at his death and some arguments that are made from Judas Iscariot that are important for us to know.
In this episode, Scott and Aaron wrap up their thought from last week's part 1 on Compromise.
In this episode, Scott and Aaron talk about compromise, discussing what Christians can biblically give ground on and what should never be compromised. They explore how Scripture helps guide these choices, showing when to stand firm on core beliefs and how to approach differences wisely.
In this episode, Scott and Aaron explore stories from the Bible that show the effects of division and conflict. They’ll discuss the outcomes of these situations and how God calls us to treat each other with compassion, unity, and forgiveness, highlighting ways to apply these principles in our own relationships.
In Scott and Arron's discussion today they plan to explore how the Bible addresses our role and responsibilities as citizens, especially regarding government authority, obedience to laws, and the act of voting. They’ll look at specific examples and teachings in Scripture that discuss respecting and following "the laws of the land." They also aim to examine whether participating in elections aligns with biblical principles. This dis...
Join Aaron and Scott in this episode of The Authentic Christian Podcast as they discuss the battle of Rephidim found in Exodus 17.
On today's podcast Arron and Scott will conclude reading the book of Ruth to look at what it means and help us appreciate the blessing of redemption we have as New Testament Christians.
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