#376 Top Bible Scholar Debunks TikTok Bible Myths | Dr. Dan Wallace episode artwork

EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 1H 53M

#376 Top Bible Scholar Debunks TikTok Bible Myths | Dr. Dan Wallace

from The Alisa Childers Podcast · host Alisa Childers

From viral TikTok claims to skeptical arguments popularized by comedians and progressive influencers, Christians are constantly told that the Bible was rewritten, corrupted, edited by kings and popes, and passed down like a giant game of telephone. But is any of that actually true?In this conversation, I sit down with New Testament scholar Dr. Dan Wallace as he explains what textual criticism really is, how New Testament manuscripts were copied and preserved, what textual variants actually mean, and why the evidence for the reliability of the New Testament is far stronger than most people realize. We discuss:Whether the Bible was changed over timeThe “telephone game” objectionBart Ehrman and textual variantsHow scholars determine the original wording of ScriptureWhy manuscript differences don’t threaten core Christian doctrineThe history of canonization and transmissionViral skeptical claims circulating online todayWhy this conversation matters for Christians raising kids in a skeptical cultureIf questions about the reliability of Scripture have ever unsettled you—or someone you love—this episode offers both historical depth and practical clarity.-----------------------------------------------------------------This video is sponsored by:SEVEN WEEKS COFFEETaste the Coffee that is Saving Lives.Go to http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com/ for more information.Use my code: ALISAFOUNDATION WORLDVIEWFoundation Worldview creates curriculum series that will empower your child to thinkBiblically in a deceptive world. Go to www.foundationworldview.com for more information.Use my code: ALISAGOOD RANCHERSAmerican Meat DeliveredGo to https://go.goodranchers.com/alisa for more information.Use my code: ALISAALLIANCE FAMILY SERVICESAlliance Family Services is a Gospel-centered organization that relentlessly advocates forpreborn children, women, and families by providing exceptional reproductive healthcare,Biblical discipleship, and social support.Go to www.alliancefamilyservices.org for more information----------------------------------------------------------------------Booking: www.thekeynoteagency.comTo help in your study of the Bible: www.logos.com/alisaTo Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to www.alisachilders.com/musicThere you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems.Support us on Patreon:  www.patreon.com/alisachildersTo 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/Potential Sponsors: https://alisachilders.com/sponsor-request-form/

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