Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology
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Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology
You're invited to hang out on Lisa Harper's back porch and enjoy conversations about all things Jesus, theological anthropology, biblical orthodoxy, Spanx, the merits of Tex-Mex and more! We believe this podcast will help you dive deeper into God's word, understand that the gospel is great news for...
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How to Be Honest with God: Psalms
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison walk through the Psalms as a sacred space where every emotion is welcome. From the unresol...
When Life Doesn’t Make Sense: Job
On today’s Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison unpack the story of Job—his suffering, his questions, and his unshakable faith. Through loss, difficu...
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Esther
A note before you start - this episode does contain some mature content, so please be aware before listening with little ears around!
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When Prophets Rise: 2 Kings
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison explore the stories of Elijah and Elisha, along with Huldah the prophetess. Along the way,...
When Wisdom Wanders: 1 Kings
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa & Allison discuss Solomon, the reflections of Ecclesiastes, and the opening chapters of 1 Kings. Thoug...
The Weight of the Crown: 2 Samuel
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa Harper, Allison Allen, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle unpack the major themes of 1 & 2 Samuel, including king...
From Tears to Thrones: 1 Samuel
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle step into the dramatic world of the books of Samuel—where tearful pr...
Loyalty, Friendship, and God’s Provision: Ruth
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Kristi McLelland step into the book of Ruth—a small but radiant story shining in Israel’...
Lethal Tent Pegs and the Lack of a King: Judges
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa sits down with Dr. Preston Sprinkle to dive into the book of Judges through the lives of Deborah, Jael...
Faith, Inheritance, and God’s Promises Fulfilled: Joshua
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison unpack the book of Joshua—from Jordan River miracles and Caleb’s “give me my mountain” fai...
Leaving Empire, Learning Kingdom: Deuteronomy
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by Kristi McLelland as they explore the beauty and emotional depth of Deuterono...
What’s So Audacious About Faith: Numbers
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into the book of Numbers, exploring its surprising themes of communication, intimacy,...
An Invitation You Can’t Refuse: Leviticus
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Howard invite us to see Leviticus through a surprising and grace-filled lens, not as...
Giving Away What You Want to Keep: Exodus Pt. 2
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison continue their journey through Exodus in part two, diving into themes of leadership, Scrip...
Long Labors, Pretty Babies: Exodus Pt. 1
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison take us back into the book of Exodus, one of the most pivotal stories in the Old Testament...
All About Abe: Genesis Pt. 2
In today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa & Allison explore the story of Abraham ~ an unlikely hero chosen by God in sheer grace. Together, they...
The Reversal of Ruin: Genesis Pt. 1
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison walk through portions of Genesis and reflect on how Scripture consistently restores dignit...
No Wasted Words: Hiking the Whole Bible in 2026
In this episode of Back Porch Theology, Allison Allen and Lisa Harper kick off the first episode of 2026 and an exciting new series, No Wasted Words,...
New Year, Same God
On today’s episode of the Back Porch, Lisa and Allison share New Year’s Eve memories, talk about gratitude, and reflect on the hope that comes from re...
Back Porch Theology Christmas Tour - Live
In this special episode from the Back Porch Theology Christmas Tour, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Howard come together for a warm, hope-filled conversation...
Christmas MythBusters
In this merry-and-brightly honest episode of Back Porch Theology, Allison Allen, Lisa Harper, and Doc H swap stories from their Christmas tour aka the...
Identity, Covenant, and God’s Transforming Love
Today on the Back Porch, Rabbi Jason sits with Lisa and Allison to journey through identity, covenant, and the God who brings life from barren ground...
The Thread of Redemption: How the Old and New Testaments Point to Jesus
Today on the Back Porch, we welcome Rabbi Jason Sobel for a porch-side chat about how the threads of Scripture ~ Old and New ~ braid into one story po...
A-Maized by God’s Goodness
Today on the Back Porch, we’re trading ham for turkey, dressing for stuffing debates, and canned jelly for fresh cranberries as we talk all things Tha...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 6
Today on the Back Porch, as we wrap Mountains & Valleys, Lisa, Allison & Dr. Howard linger on one last ridgeline: Solomon’s story. We watch the golden...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 5
Today on the Back Porch, buckle up for a soulful road trip. Lisa and Allison explore Psalm 84 with the sons of Korah, tracing the Valley of Baca—the v...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 4
Today on the Back Porch, we’re visiting the Jezreel Valley, the Plain of Armageddon, where battles were fought, prophets spoke, and God proved faithfu...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 3
Today on the Back Porch (Part 3 of our Mountain & Valley series), Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Jim Howard walk through the theology of peaks and valleys, fr...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 2
Today on Back Porch, Lisa and Allison continue part two of their six-part series, Mountains & Valleys, exploring how God meets us in both the highs an...
Mountains, Valleys & the Voice of God Part 1
Today on Back Porch, Lisa & Allison kick off a new six-part series Mountains & Valleys, exploring how God meets us in both the highs and lows of life....
God’s Inconvenient Promises – Finding Healing and Shalom in the Shunammite Woman’s Story
Today on the Back Porch, we have a special treat for you as we’re sharing a session from Kerygma this past year. Rev. Dr. Nicole Massie Martin, Chief...
Understanding the Nicene Creed: Trinity, Resurrection and Eternal Hope
During today’s conversation on the porch, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Brian Litfin unpack the Nicene Creed, emphasizing the Trinity’s unity, the power of t...
What Happiness & Holiness Have in Common - Spiritual Disciplines Part 4
Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology is one of the best we’ve had in a while because it’s basically a dissertation on why play and celebration...
The Power of Making Space for Silence & Solitude – Spiritual Disciplines Part 3
During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology, Alli and I are tip-toeing carefully into foreign territory because we’re talking about the massive...
Removing the Miserable from Fasting - Spiritual Disciplines Part 2
Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology we’re talking about the spiritual discipline of fasting – the willingness to forgo food, or social media,...
Why is Table Fellowship Important? - Spiritual Disciplines Part 1
Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology is the first in a 4-part series exploring the biblical foundations of “Spiritual Formation.”
There...
Best Views From the Porch – Part 2
Today’s conversation on the porch is a highlight reel of the theological topics that have garnered the most response from y’all. Things like how the g...
Best Views From the Porch – Part 1
Today’s conversation is a first on Back Porch Theology because we’ve chosen three highlights from the entire library of our previous 188 podcasts and...
Less Duty and More Delight – How to Feast on God’s Word with Kristi McLelland
Today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology is a sequel because Alli and I got to hang out with one of our dear friends, Professor Kristi McLelland. T...
Feasting on God’s Word with Kristi McLelland
During today’s conversation on Back Porch Theology Alli and I have the distinct privilege of diving deep into this divine love letter we call the Bibl...