Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology
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Lisa Harper's Back Porch Theology
Welcome to Lisa Harper’s Back Porch Theology! If you’ve ever wondered if the Bible is still relevant, how it applies to you today, and if God is really as good and kind as people say He is – this podcast is for you.We believe this podcast will help you dive deeper into God's word, understand that th...
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242 episodes
How God Rebuilds What Feels Broken: Ezra & Nehemiah
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison head into Ezra and Nehemiah and discover that sometimes God's greatest miracles aren't dra...
God Is Still Writing Your Story: 1 & 2 Chronicles
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology takes us into the often-overlooked books of First and Second Chronicles, where Lisa and Allison uncover a be...
What God Does with Disappointment: Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into the final three Minor Prophets—Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—and explore what i...
The God Who Never Gives Up on You: Pre-Exilic Prophets
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison are joined by Kristi McLelland for a rich conversation about the Minor Prophets, with a sp...
Trusting God Through Uncertainty: Daniel
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison journey through the book of Daniel, one of Scripture’s most compelling stories of faith un...
When Faith Feels Dry: Ezekiel
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison sit down with Alex Seeley for a powerful conversation about the person and presence of the...
When Life Looks Nothing Like You Planned: Jeremiah & Lamentations
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Dr. Howard journey through Jeremiah and Lamentations, exploring the prophetic power of h...
How to Stop Performing and Start Resting in God: Isaiah
On today’s episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Brooke Ligertwood dive into the beauty, depth, and prophetic hope woven throughout Isaiah. This co...
How to Experience Deeper Intimacy with God: Song of Solomon
On today's episode of Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into the beauty, mystery, and intimacy of Song of Solomon. Together, they explore the...
Finding Wisdom in a Noisy World: Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
On today’s Back Porch Theology, Lisa and Allison dive into the wisdom literature of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, exploring the contrast between Lady Wis...
How to Forgive Without Ignoring the Pain: Psalms (Pt 2)
On today’s Back Porch Theology, Lisa, Allison, and Amy Orr-Ewing explore forgiveness, repentance, and healing through Psalm 51 and the story of King D...
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...