Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology

On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by their friend Kristi McLelland for a rich conversation about freedom, family, and what it really looks like to walk with Jesus through the book of Galatians. Together, they unpack the beauty of our adoption into the family of God, the freedom we’ve been given through the cross, and how the fruit of the Spirit becomes tangible in the way we love, serve, and show up for one another. Because the Gospel isn’t simply something we believe—it changes how we live, how we give, and how we carry each other’s burdens. So grab a cup of coffee (or a scoop of mint chocolate chip!) and pull up a chair on the Back Porch with us.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Galatians 1:1–5

Galatians 1:15

Galatians 4:4–7

Galatians 5:1

Galatians 5:16–26

Genesis 17:1

Acts 19

Matthew 28:18–20

Matthew 6:9–13

On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by New Testament scholar Dr. Scot McKnight and trauma-informed counselor Adrienne Gibson for a conversation about trauma through the lens of 2 Corinthians. Together, they explore Paul’s vulnerability, the four common trauma responses—fight, flight, freeze, and fawn—and the importance of processing our stories within healthy community. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

2 Corinthians

2 Corinthians 10–13

2 Corinthians 10

2 Corinthians 11

Acts 13

Acts 20:7–12

Isaiah 42:1–4

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING RESOURCES:

Valor Counseling — Adrienne Gibson

Christian counseling resources through Adrienne Gibson:

www.valorcounselingaz.com

Psychology Today — Find a Counselor

To find a counselor in your area, visit Psychology Today and use the filters to narrow your search by location, specialty, insurance, and more:

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On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into 1 Corinthians with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, exploring Paul's call to unity in a church wrestling with division, cultural pressures, and sexual brokenness—and how genuine biblical community calls us back to wholeness. Pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Psalm 51

1 Corinthians 5:1

1 Corinthians 6:19

1 Corinthians 5:7

Jeremiah 2:13

1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 1:18

John 4

Revelation 3:20

Acts 18

On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa is joined by theologian and author Dr. Preston Sprinkle for a deep dive into Romans 16 and the remarkable stories of three women who played significant roles in the early church: Phoebe, Priscilla, and Junia. Together, they unpack the leadership, influence, and ministry of these women and explore what their stories reveal about women’s roles in the early church and the spread of the Gospel. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and join us on the back porch!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES

Romans 16:1-7

Romans 8

Acts 2

Romans 15

Romans 9-11

Romans 14-15

Romans 1

Romans 2

John 13

Matthew 22

Mark 10

Philippians 2

Romans 16:23

Acts 18:25-26

Romans 16:7

1 Chronicles 22:8

Romans 8:1

On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by New Testament scholar and Anglican priest Dr. Michael Bird for a lively dive into the book of Acts. Together, they explore the inseparable connection between Luke and Acts, the significance of Jesus’ ascension, and the Holy Spirit’s powerful work through ordinary believers as the early church quite literally turned the world upside down. So pull up a chair and join us on the porch!

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Acts 20:7-12

Acts 1:8-10

Genesis 1

Psalm 8

Daniel 7

Acts 2:41-45

Acts 17

Acts 13

Acts 2:17-21

Acts 5:40-41

Acts 8:26-40