The Alternative
Dr. Tony Evans
The Urban Alternative is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans and is dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives through the proclamation and application of the Word of God.
Most Recent Episodes
A Challenge Toward Authenticity, Part 2
A lot of us go to great lengths to give the impression that everything is OK and we’ve got it all together. But Dr. Tony Evans explains why time spent trying to “fake it to make it” is meaningless when there’s no connection with God and eternity.
October 10, 2025 ListenA Challenge Toward Authenticity
Dr. Tony Evans says it’s pretty easy to spot a Christian who looks the part, but not so easy to spot one who lives the part—a believer who’s authentic through and through. Discover how to become that kind of disciple as we explore Jesus’ challenge to be authentic.
October 9, 2025 ListenA Challenge of Obedience
A lot of people want to take what Jesus offers—but don’t want to follow what He says. Dr. Tony Evans explains why that strategy doesn’t work as he shows how the Lord uses His “keys to the kingdom” to unlock doors for obedient believers.
October 8, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Increased Commitment
Increasing your Christian commitment isn’t a matter of just taking on more activities; Dr. Tony Evans says it calls for something much deeper than that. Discover how to take your faith to the next level.
October 7, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Higher Standards
Sometimes, the church’s efforts to bring more people in can wind up pushing God’s word out. Dr. Tony Evans talks about the reasons we’re tempted to “dumb down” God’s standards and the dangers in store when we do.
October 6, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Greater Convictions
Witnesses view events from different angles, but even though their personal perspective may be relative, reality never is. Dr. Tony Evans teaches how to resist the temptation to “go with the flow” as the world tries to redefine the reality of God’s word.
October 3, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Faithfulness
When life in Christ stops being easy, what happens to our faith? Dr. Tony Evans says that, unfortunately, it can go either way. He talks about why it’s more important than ever for Christ followers to be faithful and offers biblical advice on staying strong under stress.
October 2, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Prioritize Your Priorities
Over time, our love for God either tends to grow more rich or more routine. Dr. Tony Evans explains that when “routine” becomes the norm, it’s time to take a serious look at what we’re doing and why we’re doing it. It’s all about priorities.
October 1, 2025 ListenA Challenge to Overcome
It may seem like focusing harder on a problem is the best way to solve it. But Dr. Tony Evans says sometimes the real issue is our focus itself. He shows how the right perspective can empower you to overcome life’s challenges.
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