#373 Why Smart People Fall For Online Manipulation Phoenix Hayes

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: WE HEART NUTRITION From Our Family to Yours, Whole Supplements for Every Age and Stage. Go to for more information. Use my code: ALISA GOOD RANCHERS American Meat Delivered Go to 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 for more information. Use my code: ALISA -------------------------------------------------------------------- To Purchase the new CD, “Beauty from the Ash”, go to There you can get the CD, backing tracks, string charts, rhythm charts and stems. Support us on Patreon: To order “Another Gospel”: To order “Live Your Truth": To order “The Deconstruction of Christianity”: Potential Sponsors:

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#373 Why Smart People Fall For Online Manipulation Phoenix Hayes is an episode from The Alisa Childers Podcast by Alisa Childers.

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This episode was published on Apr 30, 2026.

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