Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In this episode, I’m joined by Phoenix Hayes to expose the tactics influencers, media voices, and online personalities use to persuade people without evidence. We break down how emotional framing, fear, motive-assuming, and conspiracy storytelling can bypass critical thinking and drive millions of views.
We also talk about how to spot manipulation fast, ask better questions, think clearly in a noisy culture, and make strong arguments without becoming manipulative yourself. If you want to sharpen your discernment, resist deception, and stop falling for viral nonsense, this episode is for you.
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Why do so many people believe things that aren’t true? In this episode, I’m joined by Phoenix Hayes to expose the tactics influencers, media voices, and online personalities use to persuade people without evidence. We break down how emotional framing, fear, motive-assuming, and conspiracy storytelling can bypass critical thinking and drive millions of views.
We also talk about how to spot manipulation fast, ask better questions, think clearly in a noisy culture, and make strong arguments without becoming manipulative yourself. If you want to sharpen your discernment, resist deception, and stop falling for viral nonsense, this episode is for you.
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This video is sponsored by:
WE HEART NUTRITION
From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage.
Go to weheartnutrition.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
GOOD RANCHERS
American Meat Delivered
Go to go.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
FOUNDATION WORLDVIEW
Foundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to think
Biblically in a deceptive world.
Go to foundationworldview.com for more information.
Use my code: ALISA
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Booking: alisachilders.com/booking
To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to alisachilders.com/music
There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/alisachilders
To order “Another Gospel”: alisachilders.com/another-gospel
To order “Live Your Truth": alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies
To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity
Potential Sponsors: alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form
