Exposing Biola’s Drift: What Parents Need to Know, with Dr. Krista Bontrager

What happens when faithful Christian parents spend $200,000 sending their kids to a Christian university, only to have those kids deconstruct, cut off communication, or return home believing their parents are racist, bigoted, or harmful...all in the name of Jesus? Today on the Alisa Childers Podcast, I’m joined by Krista Bontrager (Theology Mom / Center for Biblical Unity) to talk about Biola University. We discuss its progressive drift, the impact of DEI and critical theory on Christian institutions, and the real-world consequences families are now facing. This isn’t a hit piece. It’s a plea for truth, transparency, and faithful disciple-making in Christian higher education. Krista shares her research into policies, chapel speakers, staff hiring trends, and public statements—and why so many parents are telling her that Biola played a direct role in their children’s deconstruction. We discuss: The difference between a solid doctrinal statement and actual practice Public vs. “quiet” policy changes on gender and sexuality The influence of DEI, critical social theories, and faculty activism Firsthand stories of parents whose kids walked away from the faith Why simply saying, “But I had a great experience there!” isn’t enough How to wisely vet Christian colleges before sending your child This conversation isn’t about tearing down institutions...it’s about calling them back to biblical faithfulness and helping parents make informed decisions before they entrust their children to a university. Link to register for Israel trip https://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl26060126n58473#eotours Links to Krista's work on Biola: For documentation and research: https://www.facebook.com/theologymom/ https://www.theologymom.com/blog Extended discussion about Biola's gender policies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4T8kg173gk Reaction video to Biola profs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN3KcSb5OuY Why I fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfAXBBky2cU ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: A'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS Elevate your skincare routine with A'del's toxin-free cosmetics. Experience the difference in quality and purity. Go to www.adelnaturalcosmetics.com for more information. Use my code: ALISA SEVEN WEEKS COFFEE Taste the Coffee that is Saving Lives. Save up to 25% with promo code 'ALISA' & get up to four FREE gifts this Christmas season: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/ Use my code: ALISA GOOD RANCHERS American Meat Delivered Go to www.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information. Back to the Table: https://pitch.com/v/back-to-the-table-for-partners-t346uj Use my code: ALISA -------------------------------------------------------------------- To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/music There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/alisachilders To order “Another Gospel”: www.alisachilders.com/another-gospel/ To order “Live Your Truth": www.alisachilders.com/live-your-truth-and-other-lies/ To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: https://alisachilders.com/the-deconstruction-of-christianity/ For Alisa's Merch: https://alisachilders.creator-spring.com To see what gear Alisa uses to record her podcast, go to: https://kit.co/alisachilders Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/ Product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission.