Undercover Video Exposes James Talarico’s Pastor Denying Core Christian Doctrine on Jesus, Virgin Birth, and Crucifixion
Rev. Babs Miller of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin, Texas has been caught on undercover video openly rejecting foundational Christian teachings including the virgin birth, the existence of Jesus Christ, and the doctrine that he died for the sins of humanity. The church is attended by Texas State Representative James Talarico, who has positioned himself as a Christian voice in politics and recently announced he is pursuing ordination.
The footage, obtained by Daily Wire and released September 23, 2026, captures Miller in conversation dismissing the virgin birth as pagan mythology. She states flatly that no one should believe a virgin gave birth to a baby and urges listeners not to offend their own common sense. Miller describes the virgin birth narrative as rooted in ancient pagan beliefs about gods impregnating humans, a story she says people were still clinging to during the time the Gospels were written.
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“We have no way of knowing if Jesus really existed,” Rev. Babs Miller of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church says in NEW undercover video obtained by @realDailyWire. pic.twitter.com/spK4TWS4XT
— Jacob Wheeler (@JWheelertv) September 23, 2026
Miller goes further, questioning whether Jesus existed at all. She compares uncertainty about the historical Jesus to doubts about the historical Buddha, saying there is no way of knowing if either figure was real. She adds that whether Jesus actually existed does not matter to her, because the message attributed to him could have been entirely fabricated.
On the crucifixion, Miller rejects the Christian doctrine of substitutionary atonement outright. She insists Jesus did not die to save humanity from sin. Instead, she describes the crucifixion as a political execution carried out by Roman authorities who viewed Jesus as a threat to their control of the region. She characterizes Jesus as a social justice warrior who was killed for challenging imperial power, not as the Son of God sacrificing himself for human redemption.
Miller calls the traditional Christian understanding that God would kill his son for humanity something that has never made sense. She contrasts her preferred view of God with the God depicted in the Old Testament, whom she labels vengeful and murderous. She describes much of Scripture as mythology and encourages her congregation to think for themselves, take what makes sense, and leave the rest, comparing the approach to a twelve-step program.
The undercover video places James Talarico’s own religious alignment under renewed scrutiny. Talarico, a Democrat who represents a district in the Austin area, has publicly identified as a Christian and announced last summer that he was deciding between running for the Texas Senate and finishing his ordination as part of his seminary journey. He ultimately chose to run for Senate and is currently locked in a high-profile race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Talarico has been vocal about his faith in political contexts, often invoking Christian language to critique conservative policies and figures. The revelation that his own pastor denies core tenets of historic Christianity raises questions about the theological foundation of Talarico’s public religious appeals.
Rev. Miller’s statements stand in direct opposition to confessions held by orthodox Christians across denominations for two thousand years. The Nicene Creed, the Apostles’ Creed, and the Westminster Confession all affirm the virgin birth, the full deity and humanity of Christ, his atoning death for sin, and the reliability of the biblical witness. Miller’s position places her outside the bounds of historic Christian orthodoxy and aligns more closely with liberal Protestant theology that treats Scripture as a collection of myths to be selectively embraced or discarded.
Conservative observers have noted that Miller’s rhetoric reflects a broader trend in mainline Protestant denominations where traditional doctrines are reframed or abandoned in favor of political progressivism. The language of social justice, therapeutic self-help, and pick-and-choose spirituality has increasingly replaced biblical authority in churches that once held to historic creeds.
The timing of the video’s release is significant. Talarico is running in one of the most expensive and closely watched Senate races in the country. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has publicly asked President Trump to pour resources into Ken Paxton’s campaign, warning that Republican control of the Senate may depend on holding Texas. Talarico has outraised Paxton by twenty million dollars and positioned himself as a faith-driven alternative to the embattled attorney general.
Now voters will decide whether a candidate who sits under teaching that denies the existence of Jesus, dismisses the virgin birth as pagan myth, and rejects the Gospel of substitutionary atonement can credibly claim the mantle of Christian leadership in the public square.
The video is spreading rapidly on social media, where conservatives are demanding answers from Talarico about whether he shares his pastor’s views and whether he considers Miller’s teaching compatible with the Christian faith he claims to represent.