I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST
Dr. Frank Turek
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3 days ago
How Can We Be S.U.R.E. That God Exists?
What’s more likely? That no one created something from nothing, or that someone created something from nothing? If you ask an atheist or an agnostic this question, the answer may shock you. According to Aristotle, “nothing is what rocks dream about.” And yet nearly all scientists agree that the universe came into existence from just that, nothing.
In this week’s podcast, Frank guides us through S.U.R.E., an acronym he uses to show the scientific evidence that the universe had a beginning from nothing. From that fact, we can see that cause of the universe has the attributes of God. Frank will also address questions such as:
Who created God?
What is the Big Bang Theory?
What if science changes?
Is there other evidence that the universe had a beginning?
How “fine-tuned” is the universe?
Did Einstein believe the universe had a beginning?
If God exists, what are His attributes?
How does cause and effect point to God’s existence?
Do atheists have more “faith” when they say the universe didn’t have a cause?
Skeptics beware! This episode may cause you to doubt your doubts!
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6 days ago
The Case for Criticizing False Teachers – Plus Q&A
Every writer of the New Testament warned against false teachers. Even so, it seems that most people today are under the impression that it is a bigger sin to warn people of false teaching than to actually be a false teacher! How did this happen?
In this midweek episode of the 'I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be an Atheist' podcast, Frank makes the case for criticizing false teachers and uses excerpts from his recent blog post to explain that the people who are causing the divisions are NOT those defending the truth--but those who are bringing false teachings into the Church.
He also takes the time to answer listener questions on the topics of how to stay politically engaged when you don't like any of the candidates and the best way to bridge the gap between Roman Catholics and evangelicals.
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Frank's blog post: http://bit.ly/3ZS3mry
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Mar 17, 2023
How to Speak the Truth on Same Sex Marriage (Even If the World Hates You For It)
“If the world is against the truth, then I am against the world.” The words of Athanasius remain relevant even in modern times, as society continues to pressure the church to abandon Christian orthodoxy. In a video that has now gone viral, Father Calvin Robinson shared this quote from Athanasius during his 12-minute long debate speech at the Oxford Union. When bishops within his own church made the decision to “bless same-sex unions”, Robinson chose to defend the sanctity of marriage in response.
Listen as Frank highlights numerous “truth bombs” that were dropped in the debate and explores some of the questions posed by Father Robinson, including:
What is God’s purpose for marriage?
How does the Bible define love?
Do we know more about human sexuality today than God did in ancient biblical times?
Why does society pressure Christians to change our views but not other religions?
If same-sex marriage is allowed, what other sexual proclivities will be endorsed by the church?
Most of us will never go viral for defending the faith, but we will undoubtedly encounter this issue within our own communities. This podcast episode is guaranteed to help Christians and conservatives address this sensitive topic. In the words of G.K. Chesterton, “We do not want a church that will move with the world. We want a church that will move the world.”
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5-minute version of the speech: https://youtu.be/TfgTPTS5Aa8
Full lecture at the Oxford Union: https://youtu.be/ymbTb2HS5Rc
Full transcript of speech: https://t.co/c2Y1TpSbfe
Fr Calvin Robinson's website: https://www.calvinrobinson.com/
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Mar 14, 2023
Are You a Wise Apologist (or Just a Wise Guy)?
There comes a time in every Christian’s life when their faith will be challenged. Apologetics has become a resource for many Christians who have the desire to learn how to defend the faith with confidence. Oftentimes that confidence can morph into contention when people lose sight of the reason why they studied apologetics in the first place. When used properly, apologetics can be a tool used for evangelism. But when the need to win an argument trumps the desire to spread the Gospel, apologetics can quickly become an outlet for friendly fire.
In this midweek podcast episode, guest hosts and CrossExamined speakers Jorge Gil and Dr. John Ferrer guide us through steps we can take to avoid becoming combative apologists. They also touch on the issue of social media and how it has impacted the field of apologetics. Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:
What can and cannot be accomplished through apologetics?
What motivates you to learn apologetics?
Are you loving people through your apologetics?
Has apologetics replaced your devotional life?
Are you spreading truth or hurling truth bombs?
How do we balance truth and grace when defending Christianity?
Defending the faith is a skill that all Christians can be excited about developing as long as we remember the WHY of our defense. Don’t let your passion for apologetics kill your compassion for people!
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Mar 10, 2023
Is What You Do More Important Than What You Believe? | with Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
According to the New Testament, producing good fruit is being obedient to the commands of Christ. Jesus Himself even said, "If you love me, you'll keep my commandments." It seems that in order to behave the right way we first have to believe the right things--the revealed Word of God. The problem is, as Western society continues to grow hostile towards the biblical Christian worldview, many are embracing progressive "Christianity" as a more appealing alternative. But does this movement have the capacity to help its followers without causing harm?
On this week’s podcast episode, guest hosts Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain use popular memes from the internet to expose the inconsistencies found within the progressive Christian movement and defend the inerrancy of Scripture. They remind us why Christians should continue to view the Bible as the authoritative Word of God and address several important questions including:
Does belief in Bible inerrancy equate to Bible worship?
Why should we accept the Bible as God’s Word?
Is it unloving to accept what the Bible teaches?
What role does the Bible play in the life of progressive "Christians?"
Are progressive Christians more loving than Christians who believe in biblical authority?
Do ancient creeds still have a place in the modern church?
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Alisa's website: https://alisachilders.com/
Natasha's website: https://natashacrain.com/
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Mar 7, 2023
Have Christians Confused Politics With the Gospel? with Dr. Michael L. Brown
How do Christians strike a balance when it comes to engaging with politics? If we don't get involved, we're not fulfilling our duty to seek truth and be salt and light. But on the other hand, there are times when we take things too far, and political candidates (instead of Jesus) become the rallying point of our faith.
On today's midweek podcast episode, Dr. Michael L. Brown returns to discuss what it looks like when we keep our priorities straight and shares some highlights from his book, The Political Seduction of the Church: How Millions Of American Christians Have Confused Politics with the Gospel. You may want to grab a copy to prepare for the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign!
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Dr. Brown's website: https://askdrbrown.org/
The Political Seduction of the Church: https://a.co/d/cyPcVMn
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Mar 3, 2023
Why Have So Many Christians Left the Faith? with Dr. Michael L. Brown
We are living in unprecedented times when Christian leaders are renouncing their faith, and large numbers of believers are falling away. Is this the final apostasy prophesied by Jesus and Paul? And can we do anything to help those struggling with their faith?
On today's podcast episode, Frank sits down with Dr. Michael L. Brown, founder and president of AskDrBrown Ministries and the author of more than forty books. In his latest book, Why So Many Christians Have Left the Faith, Dr. Brown confronts the problem of “Christian deconstruction” with solid, faith-building answers and honest responses to difficult questions. Frank and Dr. Brown discuss several questions he addresses in the book, plus a few others including:
Are people leaving THE faith or THEIR faith?
Can Christian leaders be trusted?
What's the best way to stay on the straight and narrow path?
What is the Billy Graham rule?
What are the most popular false gospels?
Where do we go from here?
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Dr. Brown's website: https://askdrbrown.org/
Dr. Brown's new book: https://a.co/d/9G6CuiZ
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Feb 28, 2023
Does Religion Ruin Everything? Plus More Q&A
What do abortion, the Old Covenant, Catholic priests, the Manhattan Declaration, and so-called evil done in the name of Christianity all have in common? Today's midweek podcast episode! Be sure to tune in as Frank continues the conversation from last week and tackles a wide range of questions from our listening audience.
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Resource mentioned during the episode:
The Federalist article: Welcome to the Culture War, Tim Keller
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Feb 24, 2023
He Gets Us. Why Don’t We Get Him? Plus Q&A
Is it wrong to criticize other Christians when their beliefs and actions don't line up with the Word of God? Many people think so. Just ask our friend Natasha Crain, who received a sack full of virtual hate mail for her recent blog post, which logically pointed out several issues and concerns with the $100 million "He Gets Us" advertising campaign that seemed to tickle the ears of many Christians. During the first half of this week's podcast episode, Frank goes through several points Natasha outlines in her blog post and reminds listeners that Jesus Himself was pretty serious about correcting people (especially the religious leaders!) for leading others astray.
In the second half, he shares some insights from the 2023 Discovery Institute Science and Faith Conference in Dallas, along with his recent speaking engagement at Liberty University on the topic of legislating morality. He also takes the time to answer listener questions.
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Resources mentioned during the episode:
Natasha's blog post: 7 Problems with the 'He Gets Us' Campaign
Why We Can't NOT Legislate Morality: http://bit.ly/3YZ4NE7
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Feb 21, 2023
Are You Defending THE Faith or YOUR Faith? (Part 2)
Is redefining Christianity to fit the current trends and fashions a modern phenomenon or a tale as old as time? Join Frank on this midweek podcast episode as he continues to go through C.S. Lewis' essay, 'Christian Apologetics' which can be found in the book, God in the Dock: Essays on Theology and Ethics. WARNING: You may be prompted to add more C.S. Lewis books to your reading list as a result of listening to this podcast!
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Listen to Part 1 here: http://bit.ly/3I9qFFM
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Feb 17, 2023
Are You Defending THE Faith or YOUR Faith? (Part 1)
What happens when "Christians" deny a core doctrine of Christianity? It seems that many people in our culture today are creating their own versions of the Christian faith based on their personal preferences and don't care whether something is true or not. For them, it boils down to one simple question: "Is this going to work for me?"
In 1945, C.S. Lewis did a presentation for a group of Anglican ministers which later turned into an essay called 'Christian Apologetics'. In it, Lewis makes clear that the Christian faith has certain boundaries, and if you decide to step outside of those boundaries, "you must change your profession." On today's podcast, Frank goes through different sections of the essay to illustrate the different lessons we can learn from Lewis' musings today—even though he voiced them over 75 years ago!
In fact, there is so much to learn from this one essay that it wouldn't fit into one episode, so be sure to watch out for Part 2 during the midweek podcast next week!
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Feb 14, 2023
What Should You Do When a Loved One Deconstructs (Leaves the Faith)? | with Alisa Childers
This internet age is full of trends. One of the latest is the trend to “deconstruct” one’s beliefs about Jesus and Christianity. If someone you love has done this, how should you respond? On today's podcast, Alisa Childers joins Frank to offer insights on how you can make progress, especially when your loved one now thinks you are “toxic” and seems resistant to reason. Join our listeners as they ask questions related to their personal experiences, including:
What is causing this trend?
What are the top 4 reasons why people leave the Christian faith?
What is "deconstruction" and how does it compare to having doubts?
What if your pastor is showing signs of deconstruction?
How do you talk to a spouse who belittles you and your beliefs?
What if your child has been brainwashed by their spouse?
Is it possible to have a relationship with someone who hates your faith?
Should we be talking about this trend with our young children?
And many more!
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Feb 10, 2023
Is the Bible Written To Us or For Us?
The Bible is God's Word. It contains history, entertaining stories, poetry, philosophy, and personal letters. However, the Bible is not just a list of wise sayings that can be pulled out as if from a fortune cookie. It is a unified work and must be carefully read and studied in context. So, the million-dollar question is: How can we know what parts of the Bible apply to us today?
On today's podcast, Frank responds to a listener who calls him a "heretic" for saying that Jeremiah 29:11 is not a promise to modern-day Christians. After all, if it's not a promise, why is it in the Bible? And does that mean we should ignore other verses like John 3:16 too?
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Feb 7, 2023
How Old is the Universe?
How old is the universe? All Christians agree that "God created the heavens and the earth," but WHEN? Join Frank in this special midweek podcast episode as he unpacks the age-old question that everyone won't stop talking about!
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Feb 3, 2023
Do We Need a PhD to Understand the Bible? | with Dr. John Ferrer
Do we need a Ph.D. in ancient Near East culture to understand what the book of Genesis really means? Some Bible scholars make it sound like we need to go way beyond just basic grammar skills to get a firm grasp of what is truly happening in the text. Why would God do that?
In the first half of this week's podcast episode, Frank continues the conversation from the past two weeks on Bible interpretation and the Book of Genesis and gives listeners a broad introduction to biblical hermeneutics. Then, CrossExamined speaker Dr. John Ferrer joins the program to do a deep dive into the interpretation of Genesis 1 and Exodus with a special emphasis on the striking differences between the Bible and Mesopotamian + Egyptian creation stories. Fascinating stuff! You'll walk away with two helpful acronyms to keep in mind whenever you read the Bible as well as a better understanding of how God chooses to reveal Himself to us.
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Jan 31, 2023
Is the Cosmological Argument Still Sound? | with Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Stephen C. Meyer
Many have attempted to discredit the Kalam Cosmological Argument for God. Have they succeeded? Join Frank for this special midweek podcast episode as he hosts not one, but TWO of the most accomplished Christian philosophers, Dr. William Lane Craig and Dr. Stephen C. Meyer. Both guests present their own approaches to the argument and answer the main objections to it. And during the second half of the show, they tackle a long list of thought-provoking (and sometimes mind-boggling) listener questions!
Including:
If God created the universe, who created God?
How is math the product of a mind?
What does "began to exist" mean in the Kalam cosmological argument?
How do we know the creator is the Christian God?
What is the Borde-Guth-Vilenkin (BGV) theorem?
Is it possible to reconcile young + old earth creation views?
If God is timeless, how did He create time?
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Jan 27, 2023
Should You Interpret the Bible Literally?
Should we interpret the Bible literally? One of our recent shows has stirred up a hornet's nest with regard to that question! Just HOW do we interpret the Bible? Can something be true, but not expressed literally? And if that's the case, why would God make things so difficult for us to figure out?
On this week's podcast episode, Frank responds to a listener’s question that relates to the discussion he had with Dr. John Walton last week on the right way to interpret Genesis. He does a deep dive into Genesis 1:1 and explains that even though everything in the Bible is literally true, not everything in the Bible is expressed literally. He also walks listeners through a fun + educational thought experiment and shares some of the most popular Hebrew and Greek idioms we find in the Bible. If you (or the people you disciple) ever wished that the Bible had an EASY button you need to take a listen, because we might just change your mind!
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Jan 24, 2023
Love People with the Truth, Even If They Hate You For It
George Orwell once said, "In a time of universal deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act." Those seem like prophetic words as we watched two major news events unfold this past week. The first--Ivan Provorov, the Philadelphia Flyers hockey player who cited his religious beliefs for skipping an NHL-sponsored LGBTQ pride event. And second--Rebecca Phillips, a 17-year-old girl who reported a naked trans-woman she encountered after getting out of the shower in a California YMCA women's locker room. Both Provorov and Phillips received criticism from the media and the general public for their actions, inciting a social media storm of name-calling and angry comments.
On this midweek podcast episode, Frank takes a look at some of these comments and demonstrates with logic and reasoning how these hollow "arguments" against the actions of Provorov and Phillips point to a culture that puts symbolism over substance. Now more than ever, we need to calmly and reasonably stand in the way of ev…
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Jan 20, 2023
How to Teach Your Children (and Yourself) WHY Christianity is True | with Shanda Fulbright
Your children may know WHAT they believe about the Christian faith but do they know WHY? What happens when they leave the safe comforts of home and someone challenges their beliefs--will they know how to respond? Or maybe your child is already questioning the validity of Christianity and the Bible and you don't even know it yet.
Don't panic! Former public-school teacher and certified apologist Shanda Fulbright is here to help! She says skepticism about God, Jesus, and the Bible usually begins during the middle school years, which is why we need to start teaching kids as early as possible about how God's Word and God's world connect. She sits down with Frank to explain the layered process parents should use to create a strong foundation for their child's faith and also shares some of the challenges she faced as a parent and public-school teacher in California.
Shanda also points out that many parents feel ill-equipped to teach their children the objective truth behind the Christian worl…
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Jan 17, 2023
How Should We Read the Book of Genesis? | with Dr. John Walton
Just when you thought there was nothing new to be said about the Book of Genesis, Dr. John Walton shows up! Dr. Walton is an Old Testament scholar and Professor at Wheaton College and has written many books on the Old Testament and its ancient Near Eastern background, including a commentary on Genesis, and his popular Lost World series.
In this midweek podcast episode, he sits down with Frank to discuss why being faithful to the context lies at the heart of our understanding of what the Bible communicates to us about God as our creator. In other words, we need to stop viewing it through a modern lens and placing our cultural expectations on it--demanding it to answer questions it was never intended to address.
Some of the ideas and questions they discuss include:
What is a cultural river and why is it important?
What kind of story is Genesis 1?
What did the ancient Israelites think about the material world?
The Egyptian creation story vs. the Bible
What does it really mea…
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Jan 13, 2023
Will You Stand UNSHAKEN? | with Alisa Childers and Natasha Crain
Who or what are we worshiping? Are we bowing to the one true God, or to the god of the self? We've all witnessed the Western world change quite dramatically, especially during the past few years. It goes from faith "deconstruction" to woke ideology to radical gender theory. Anti-Christian ideas haven't just crept into our homes. They've kicked the door down and pulled a chair up to the table!
Christians feel immense pressure to bow down to these false idols as we watch the culture (and many of our loved ones) being shaken up all around us. Once you decide to take a stand for Christ and His authority, how do you hold your ground and live boldly in a world that is downright hostile to the idea of objective and Biblical truth?
That's the BIG question Alisa Childers, Natasha Crain, and Frank will be tackling in the first-ever UNSHAKEN Conference which is set to take place in Dayton, Ohio on 1/28 along with three other locations later this year! In this podcast episode, Alisa and Natasha…
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Jan 10, 2023
C.S. Lewis LIVE! (almost) | with Max McLean
C.S. Lewis famously said, "Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important." And someone who can quote C.S. Lewis better than most people is the winsome and award-winning actor Max McLean who joins Frank on our midweek podcast today!
Max is the founder and artistic director of the Fellowship for Performing Arts, a New York City-based non-profit production company that produces live theater and film from a Christian worldview to engage a diverse audience. In addition to his narration of The Listener's Bible, Max is most well-known for his many stage adaptions of books and essays by C.S. Lewis, including the feature-length film, The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis, and his current on-stage production of Further Up and Further In, which may be coming to a city near you soon!
In this episode, Max sits down with Frank to discuss his inspiration for developing this play, which is a…
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Jan 6, 2023
When Your Opponent Cheats, What Should You Do? | with Dr. John Ferrer
Is it ever OK for a Christian to lie or cheat? What if you know your opponent is being dishonest? What examples can we find in Scripture that demonstrate our ethical duties based on God's will?
To help us answer those questions is the newest member of the Cross Examined team, Dr. John Ferrer (yes, dedicated husband of Hillary Morgan Ferrer from Mama Bear Apologetics)! John received his Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics from Southern Evangelical Seminary and sits down with Frank to discuss a question we received from an international listener who is currently struggling with the imbalance of political power between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria.
They also have a very interesting discussion on the topics of football, spiritual warfare, and what we can learn from the Damar Hamlin incident and the public display of prayer.
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Jan 3, 2023
Why Earth and the Universe are Designed to the Core | with Dr. Hugh Ross
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson once declared, “The universe is a deadly place. At every opportunity, it is trying to kill us.” Tyson is not alone in his dark, doomsday perspective. Many have sought to warn of the weapons the universe might use to wipe out humanity. Similar to the tone of Tyson is the media minefield we now refer to as "climate change"--but is it a political issue or a real threat to our planet?
In this fascinating midweek podcast episode, Frank is joined by the legendary Hugh Ross. Their discussion takes listeners on a journey from deep inside the Earth's core all the way to the moons of Mars with multiple stops in between!
Dr. Hugh Ross is the founder and president of Reasons to Believe and shares many of the insights from his latest books, Designed to the Core, and Weathering Climate Change, to help us see that every tiny detail in the universe is part of God's grand design. They examine the fine-tuning of the universe and how even the Milky Way galaxy (o…
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Dec 30, 2022
A Good and True Story | with Paul Gould
Does Christianity hold the most satisfying answers to life's BIGGEST questions?
Questions like...
What is the MEANING OF LIFE?
What is TRUE HAPPINESS?
What is BEAUTY?
What is LOVE?
WHO AM I?
That's exactly what philosopher and apologist, Paul Gould, explores in his new book--A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It. Specially written for unbelievers and skeptics of the Christian faith, A Good and True Story is accessible, conversational, full of stories + illustrations, and takes the reader on a grand expedition in search of the cosmic narrative that best explains the human experience of the world.
In today's podcast episode, Paul joins Frank to discuss a few of the eleven "clues" that suggest Christianity is not only true but satisfies our deepest longings. They explore topics such as the universe, morality, beauty, happiness, flourishing, love, religion, and much more!
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Dec 27, 2022
Why Does God Hide? | with Michael Jones and Eric Hernandez
Why does God hide? If God loves us and truly desires that none should perish, why doesn't He make His existence more obvious? Wouldn't a loving God want us all to be saved? Divine hiddenness is a problem that puzzles many believers and non-believers, and in this midweek podcast episode, Christian philosophers + apologists Michael Jones and Eric Hernandez tackle it head-on! Other issues they discuss with Frank include Hell, torture vs. torment, non-resistant non-belief, and Molinism.
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Dec 23, 2022
Is God a Vindictive Bully? | with Paul Copan
Is God a vindictive bully? Is the God of the Old Testament different than the God of the New Testament? Critics outside the church often accuse the Old Testament God of genocide, racism, ethnic cleansing, and violence. But a rising tide of critics within the church claim that Moses and other "primitive," violence-prone prophets were mistaken about God's commands and character. Both sets of critics dismiss this allegedly harsh, flawed, "textual" Old Testament God in favor of the kind, compassionate, "actual" God revealed by Jesus. But are they right to do so?
There's no better person on the planet to discuss this issue than our good friend and noted apologist, Dr. Paul Copan! Following his popular book, Is God a Moral Monster?, his new book, Is God a Vindictive Bully?: Portrayals of God in the Old and New Testaments, contains brand new content and takes on some of the most difficult Old Testament challenges and places them in their larger historical and theological contexts to help u…
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Dec 20, 2022
The Apologetic and Intellectual Adventures of Douglas Groothuis
People are hungry for hope. They want to understand our human condition--its origin, nature, purpose, and destiny. The Christian faith offers hope for individuals and the entire universe, grounded in absolute truth. But how can we effectively communicate to others that Christianity is true, especially the "deep thinkers" who believe becoming a Christian will lead to their intellectual doom?
Dr. Douglas Groothuis is a gifted communicator and Professor of Philosophy at Denver Seminary. He has the unique ability to challenge the highest-level thinkers while remaining accessible to those who are not as academically inclined. The author of 16 books has written, spoken, and preached on a wide range of topics--and that range seems to keep growing daily!
In this midweek episode, Dr. Groothuis sits down with Frank to discuss the additions he made recently to his most classic and voluminous work, Christian Apologetics: A Comprehensive Case for Biblical Faith, and introduces us to not one but TWO…
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Dec 16, 2022
Stealing Standards from God
It's that time of year again! You're sitting around with family at the Christmas dinner table, and Uncle Joe insists on picking apart your Christian faith. What's the best way to respond? Ignore him while you play with your mashed potatoes? Or do you try to refute his objections? You know you need to give the reason for the hope that you have, but how can you engage with his statements without starting a family feud?
In this week's episode of I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, Frank explains that every objection to the Christian faith assumes a standard beyond the person who is making the objection and gives examples of simple questions you can ask Uncle Joe (and others like him!) to place a seed of doubt in his assertion that something is wrong with the Christian worldview.
Frank addresses some of the most common objections to Christianity, including:
God does immoral things in the Old Testament
There's too much evil in the world
Christians are hypocrites and do evil thin…
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Dec 13, 2022
On Mission to End Sex Trafficking | with Victor Marx
In this midweek podcast episode, Frank continues his conversation with high-risk humanitarian Victor Marx and takes listeners on a raw and unscripted journey through several of his latest missions to save women and children from the real-life horrors of sex trafficking. From a tiny village in Cambodia to a church parking lot in Colorado Springs, the manifestation of evil knows no bounds. Even so, God's forgiveness and love is powerful enough to cover a world of sin and shame, and His standard of goodness is the only way we can recognize these acts of evil in the first place!
Feel free to jump right in or listen as a follow-up to the previous episode. Either way, we pray you will support Victor in his mission to help more women and children find hope and healing in the power of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Dec 9, 2022
The Trauma to Triumph Story of Victor Marx
Is it really possible for a person to break the cycle of anger, abuse, addiction, divorce, and unforgiveness? Victor Marx is here to tell us that with the hope of Jesus Christ, you can!
At the tender age of 5, Victor was molested and left in a commercial cooler to die. He endured a childhood marked with physical and sexual abuse, multiple stepfathers, 14 schools, and 17 different houses. Later in life, he used drugs and alcohol to help numb the pain and, after his time in the Marines, was diagnosed with mental illness and PTSD. To most people, it seemed like Victor would never find a way to escape his life of pain and trauma--but God had other plans!
Today, Victor is a husband of 30 years, a father to five, and has used his military background to put his boots to the ground in places like Syria, Iraq, and Cambodia to physically rescue over 45,000 women and children from sex trafficking and other evil. His ministry, All Things Possible, exists to identify, interrupt and restore those…
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Dec 6, 2022
Examining Historical Evidence for the Resurrection | with Mike Licona
Do Christians have good historical reasons to put our faith in the resurrection of Jesus? Can we really know what happened 2,000 years ago? No one doubts the works of Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar or the history written about them, so what makes the historicity of Jesus so special? And what do non-Christian scholars say about the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus?
If anyone knows the answers to these questions, it's New Testament scholar Dr. Michael Licona! His seminal work, The Resurrection of Jesus: A New Historiographical Approach, has been praised by many as the most thorough and useful tool to those looking for an in-depth study of the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Mike currently serves as Associate Professor in Theology at Houston Christian University and president of Risen Jesus, Inc. In this special midweek episode of 'I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist,' he sits down with Frank to discuss the following topics as they relate to Jesus and the resu…
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Dec 2, 2022
Is it Wrong to Doubt? | with Travis Dickinson
Is it wrong to have doubts about your Christian faith? Many people assume that doubt is the opposite of faith and that wandering among the hard questions of faith will lead us further away from God. True believers, the assumption goes, never waver in their confidence in the fundamental truths of Christianity.
Professor and philosopher Travis Dickinson disagrees! Instead, he says, our doubts and hard questions about the Christian faith are actually an important way we can express our commitment and love to God. Doubt isn’t our destination, but as Christians, it's in our job description to ask questions as we approach God with intellectual curiosity in order to love Him with all our heart, soul, and mind.
In this week's podcast episode, Travis sits down with Frank to share insights from his new book, Wandering Toward God: Finding Faith Amid Doubts and Big Questions.
Some of the big questions they address include:
Do we have to be 100% certain that Christianity is true in order to be…
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Nov 29, 2022
The lies that are killing us: A conversation about suicide | with Jon Noyes
After four years of speaking to rooms overflowing with young people at Reality conferences across the country, Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason has some powerful insights to share on the topic of suicide. Incredibly, over half of all suicides occur among people who have no diagnosed mental health issues. This indicates a couple of things:
There are many people who need to be evaluated by a mental health specialist but are not seeking help.
A tremendous number of suicides are not the result of mental health.
So why is it happening? In this revealing discussion, Jon Noyes speaks with Frank about the most common reason people (churched and unchurched) lose hope today and what we can do about it.
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Nov 25, 2022
Scribes & Scripture: How We Got the Bible | with John Meade & Peter Gurry
Atheists and skeptics such as Bart Ehrman have enflamed fear and doubt regarding the reliability of the Bible for years by mentioning staggering numbers such as the roughly 500,000 variants found in the Old and New Testament manuscripts. The goal behind these statistics (usually provided without any context) is to undermine our confidence in the Holy Book. Textual critics and scholars, Dr. Peter Gurry and Dr. John Meade are here to set the record straight in their fantastic new book, Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible.
In this week's episode Frank gets down to the tough questions like; How many variants are there really? How much do these variants change or compromise the reliability of today's Bible? Should we be concerned about people intentionally changing the original texts? How much of this field is simply guesswork? and Can we still believe our modern-day Bible is both inspired and inerrant? Plus, you'll get a quick overview of the canonization of…
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Nov 22, 2022
Who Created and Fine-Tuned the Universe? | With Dr. William Lane Craig
In this mid-week bonus episode of the, I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist podcast, Frank sits down with legendary philosopher, Dr. William Lane Craig, for a fascinating discussion on the beginning of the universe. Dr. Craig is perhaps best known for his work on the Kalam Cosmological Argument which offers an excellent philosophical foundation (supported by physics) for a theistic creator. What type of theistic creator might that be? Only one meets the criteria! Listen to this great conversation between Frank and one of his greatest influences, recorded at the Evangelical Theological Society Meeting in Denver, CO. Then go subscribe to the Reasonable Faith podcast to hear more from the brilliant mind of Dr. William Lane Craig.
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Nov 18, 2022
Why “Don’t Take God’s Name in Vain” is Not What You Think | with Dr. Carmen Imes
Could the secret to who we are lay hidden in the ancient past? Dr. Carmen Imes, associate professor of Old Testament Studies at Biola University, says "yes"! Specifically, Carmen directs us back to the events that took place at Mount Sinai, when the nation of Israel truly met their God. In this fascinating interview, Frank discusses issues with Carmen such as: How do the events of Mount Sinai point us to understanding our true identity today?, have we completely misunderstood the commandment 'Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain'?, and what does it mean to bear God's image vs. to bear God's name?
Carmen discusses all of this and more in her recent book, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters. Carmen also reveals insights from her soon-to-be-released book, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (coming June 2023). She unpacks how acknowledging who we are as God's image bearers directs how we understand our purpose, identity, and significance.
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Nov 15, 2022
Why Does Human Life Matter? | with Jeff Myers
What makes human life so valuable? What makes us different than everything else in God's creation? If there is no God, what's the purpose of life? Those are just some of the questions Frank and Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries tackle in this midweek podcast episode.
Jeff also gives us some tips, strategies, and key questions to ask when sharing the truth of the Gospel with others or when you're being challenged for your faith. These practical applications will give you the confidence to speak the truth (and be nice at the same time!) whether you're standing around the water cooler, at the Thanksgiving table, in the halls at school, or anywhere in the public square!
For more information on this topic, be sure to check out our podcast with Jeff from last week and his brand-new book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis.
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Summit Ministries: https://www.summit.org/
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Nov 11, 2022
Truth Changes Everything | with Jeff Myers
Is all hope lost? Have we finally reached the point of no return in America? From at least the time of the ancient Hebrews, people have believed that objective truth exists and can be discovered. Now the balance has tipped in the other direction, with more than half of all Americans claiming that truth is based on how we see things rather than on what exists to be seen. Learning to "speak our truths" was supposed to lead to dignity and harmony. But instead, our society struggles with unprecedented levels of social conflict, purposeless, and loss of identity.
In his inspiring new book, Truth Changes Everything: How People of Faith Can Transform the World in Times of Crisis, Dr. Jeff Myers of Summit Ministries gives us a glimpse of what it looks like when smart, determined people live as if Jesus really is the Truth. This book is bursting with fascinating true stories of people from science, the arts, medicine, politics, and everything in between, who had the courage to live for Trut…
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Nov 8, 2022
7 Mistakes We Make About Christians and Politics
Like all informed citizens, Christians should be involved in politics at some level. But how is that possible? What about the separation of church and state? What about evangelism? Won’t we turn people off to Jesus if we get political? And what is Christian nationalism? Is it a big movement and a real threat?
In this midweek podcast episode, Frank continues the conversation from last week and responds to seven of the most common objections and mistakes we make about Christians and politics. Feel free to jump right in or listen as a follow-up to the previous episode. Either way, you will be educated, enlightened, and edified!
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Nov 4, 2022
4 Reasons Christians Should be Involved in Politics
Another election is upon us! Should Christians get involved, or should we just stay out of it? Is the church getting too political? Have we come to a place where only atheists are allowed to make laws?
In this episode, Frank does a deep dive into four reasons why Christians need to be involved in politics. He explains why it goes against the greatest commandment to "love thy neighbor" if we choose to stay silent on many of these issues! Some of the issues Frank brings to light include the fact that Jesus was involved in politics; that we are commanded to be involved; that Christians can’t ignore the issues of life, so-called "gender-affirming care," and the fact that our religious freedom— our very ability to preach and live the gospel— is slowly but surely being taken away in the name of other ideologies. At the very least, Christians should VOTE for candidates who will legislate biblical/natural law values (Yes, all laws legislate morality— the only question is, Whose morali…
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Oct 28, 2022
The College Scam | with Charlie Kirk – Plus Q&A
Should you send your kids to college? Should you spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a potentially useless degree while your child gets indoctrinated by those who are hostile toward the Christian faith? That's the BIG question a lot of parents face today. But thankfully, our friend Charlie Kirk is here to help!
Charlie Kirk is the Founder and President of Turning Point USA, and his new book, The College Scam: How America's Universities Are Bankrupting and Brainwashing Away the Future of America's Youth, gives us a well-documented ten-count indictment of why academia has lost all credibility. It's a must-read for every student, parent, and concerned citizen!
In this episode, Charlie shares with Frank what he sees happening at college campuses across the country and why every Christian parent should think twice before sending their high school graduate to a secular university. They also discuss the truth about some of the statistics being shared by the college industry (do gradu…
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Oct 21, 2022
Live Your Truth and Other Lies | with Alisa Childers
We’ve all seen the memes that populate the internet: "live your truth", "follow your heart", and "authenticity is everything". Sounds great, right?! Many come from mainstream authors and influencers with millions of followers. But what if these slogans are really just deceptions that unhinge us from reality and lead to our spiritual decline?
In this episode, the one and only Alisa Childers joins Frank to discuss her brand new book, Live Your Truth and Other Lies: Exposing Popular Deceptions That Make Us Anxious, Exhausted, and Self-Obsessed. In it, Alisa delivers an apologetic response to mainstream Progressive Christianity and the self-help industry, explaining that being the captain of our own destiny is a huge burden that we were never meant to bear because real freedom can only be found by choosing to live GOD'S TRUTH, not our own! You'll also hear about Alisa's life-changing experience visiting a women's prison in Ecuador and a special offer just for our listeners if you order…
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Oct 14, 2022
Where is the Real Mt. Sinai? | with Tim Mahoney
Is there any evidence for the Exodus? Where is the real Mount Sinai? Our Bible maps and traditional Bible scholars think that the issue is settled, but does what they say match up with what we see?
Investigative filmmaker Timothy Mahoney has been searching for the true location of Mount Sinai for over 20 years. The Bible records that at Sinai, God made a covenant with Moses and the Israelites and gave them the Ten Commandments. While the majority of scholars continue to favor the traditional site of Jebel Musa (the mountain of Moses) in the southern Sinai Peninsula as the true location of Mount Sinai, many believe that the lack of evidence at that location gives us good reason to think again. In fact, some scholars question whether these events happened at all!
In this episode, Frank talks with Tim about his new film, 'Patterns of Evidence: Journey to Mount Sinai: Part 1' where Tim investigates three of the six most popular locations proposed for Mount Sinai in an effort to pinpoin…
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Oct 7, 2022
15 Mistakes We Make Judging God’s Morality – Part 1
Is God nothing but a bully, a murderer, and a temperamental father? A quick scan of the Bible might alert us to some passages that on the surface seem a little unsettling. As a result, atheists and skeptics say that God is immoral because of some of the odd and disturbing things the Bible says. Some of these criticisms have even made their way into the church! So how do we respond to such accusations?
Join Frank as he begins to outline some of the false moral and theological assumptions we bring to the Bible as well as several mistakes we make when interpreting the Bible to help us see that the problem isn't God, the problem is US!
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Sep 30, 2022
10 Days in the Holy Land – Plus Q&A
What's one way to know we can trust the Bible? Take a trip to Israel! Frank just returned from his first trip to the Holy Land since 2018 and shares the amazing sites his group visited with famous archaeologist, Eli Shukron. These incredible historical sites that confirm the Bible is true include the Dead Sea, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Shechem, Jerusalem, and many others!
Frank also answers several questions from listeners, including those on obeying the Ten Commandments in modern times, the history of America as a Christian nation, the Bible vs. the Qur'an, the test of Adam and Eve, and why Christianity is always true regardless of your life circumstances.
Take a listen, and then check out some of Frank and Eli's presentations from the trip on our YouTube playlist!
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Sep 23, 2022
Is Christianity good? Isn’t it anti-women and pro-slavery? | with Abdu Murray
Is Christianity GOOD? Many people in our culture today seem to care less about whether or not Christianity is true, and more about the morality of what it teaches. They say the Bible promotes racism, slavery, sexism, and other forms of social injustice. But are any of those statements true?
In his new book, More Than a White Man's Religion, speaker and global apologist Abdu Murray challenges the pervasive myth that Christianity is an oppressive Western religion and shows believers (and skeptics!) that the gospel message is actually THE SOURCE for the cherished Western ideals of racial and gender equality.
Frank and Abdu discuss women in the church, slavery, racism, and how the Bible passages cited by skeptics can only be understood properly when examined in their context (not in memes). When they are, we see that the Bible champions that ALL people are made in God’s Image, and the skeptic’s charges are false. Abdu also shares how his experience working with RZIM (Ravi Zacharias…
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Sep 16, 2022
What are we here for? | with David Limbaugh and Christen Limbaugh Bloom
Why do we study apologetics? To win arguments? No! The ultimate goal is to know God personally (not just with head knowledge) and to make Him known. After all, if we just believe that God exists, we're no better than the demons in James 2:19!
On a lawyerly quest for truth, #1 nationally best-selling author David Limbaugh returns with his co-author and daughter Christen to discuss their new book, The Resurrected Jesus: The Church in the New Testament. In this fifth and final installment of the bestselling Jesus series, this book is part commentary and part devotional and digs into the New Testament epistles with passion and demonstrates to readers that even though Paul penned these writings thousands of years ago, they are still applicable to the Church today. We might ask ourselves: What's always worth fighting for? The truth of the Gospel!
Frank, David, and Christen discuss our identity in Christ, spiritual warfare, how we are saved by grace, not works, and the greatest threats fa…
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Sep 9, 2022
Letter to the American Church | with Eric Metaxas
Would you have stood up against slavery in the 1860s? Or against Nazi Germany in the 1930s? What about your pastor? It seems the Church today is more interested in being politically correct than speaking out in defense of the truth. But can it really be God's will that His children be silent at a time like this?
Best-selling author (Bonhoeffer, Luther, Amazing Grace, Miracles) and radio host Eric Metaxas joins Frank to reveal highlights of his new book, Letter to the American Church, where he summons the Church to battle and calls for pastors (and other Christians) to be courageous enough to speak up against the massive anti-Christian forces that now threaten to permanently transform American society.
In this podcast episode, Frank and Eric bring to light four major errors we make in thinking that Christians should NOT be involved in politics or other controversial issues:
A misunderstanding of the word FAITH.
The idol of evangelism.
There is no command "Don't be political!…
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Sep 2, 2022
Has the Big Bang Been Disproven? | with Stephen C. Meyer
Do recent scientific discoveries make belief in God unnecessary or implausible? A recent survey, cited by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer of the Discovery Institute, shows that recent scientific theories about the alleged "unguided" evolution of life have led more people to reject belief in God than any other common objection, such as suffering, disease, or death. But who are the people claiming these "perceived messages of science," and are they really telling us what the scientific evidence actually shows?
Dr. Meyer joins Frank to discuss his recent article that was (surprisingly!) published in Newsweek magazine and responds to atheist objections to the claim that the greatest scientific discoveries of the last century actually point to an intelligent creator.
Some of the questions they address include:
Do recent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope disprove the Big Bang theory?
How do we even know the Earth had a beginning?
What does the Bible teach us about the age of th…
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Aug 26, 2022
Why relativists are dogmatic fundamentalists
How do you reason with people who don't want to reason? Is it even possible? How do you respond when those you love say that reason and evidence are just power plays to support your "oppressive" position? You know, the position they don't agree with but can't articulate WHY?
In this special podcast episode, Frank responds to a heartfelt message shared by a member of our private CrossExamined Community—a father struggling with the fact that his two children have exchanged the authority of Scripture for the authority of self. You'll learn the best questions to ask when people say they don't believe in objective truth and why no one can claim to be "progressive" if they're going in the opposite direction of Jesus.
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Aug 19, 2022
A Rebel’s Manifesto | with Sean McDowell
Do you ever feel like you're on complete information overload? Don't know where to turn for help while dealing with all the bad ideas that are being thrown at you from social media? Should we be concerned when a big-name actor like Tom Holland, who seems to "have it all", says he needs to step away from social media to take care of his mental health? What seems to be the problem?
There are so many issues and so many topics to deal with...how should a Christian respond? Topics like the environment, poverty, guns, violence, immigration, artificial intelligence, sex, homosexuality, transgender ideology, pornography, abortion, bullying, suicide, assisted suicide, racial tensions, loneliness, politics, entertainment, drugs, addiction, and the list goes on! Where can you go to get CLEAR Biblical thinking on these issues, especially if you're a young person?
Our friend Dr. Sean McDowell has just the solution. His book, A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love Amid the No…
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Aug 12, 2022
How would you answer this? (Live from CIA) | With Natasha Crain, Alisa Childers, Richard Howe, and Brett Kunkle
According to a recent Barna study, roughly 65% of Americans claim to be Christians, and yet only 6% of Americans hold a biblical worldview. This means that over 94% of Americans (many who identify as Christian) no longer view the Bible as their ultimate authority on how they navigate life. With so many rejecting the Bible (and thus the words of Christ) as their guide, they have nowhere to turn but themselves. In this special episode recorded at the CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA) 2022 in Cincinnati, OH, Frank teams up with guests (and CIA instructors) Natasha Crain, Alisa Childers, Richard Howe, and Brett Kunkle to discuss the real issues the remnant of Christians need to be addressing today. Hint – it's not atheism.
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Aug 5, 2022
Truth, Power, and Human Nature | with J. Warner Wallace and Greg Koukl
Our culture says, "you do you" and "follow your heart," but the Bible paints a much different picture. However, it seems that even those who don't have high regard for Christianity or God's Word are beginning to point out that all we need is common sense to see that our culture's view of issues like family, gender, and sexuality don't line with up how the world and reality is structured.
In this special episode recorded at CrossExamined Instructors Academy (CIA) 2022 in Cincinnati, OH, Frank teams up with guests (and CIA instructors) J. Warner Wallace and Greg Koukl to discuss our fallen human nature, why defunding the police is a bad idea, the importance of fathers in our communities, and how people who don't like to deal with truth are just going to use their power to overwhelm you. Greg Koukl also gives us a good reminder that "faithfulness is not theologically difficult," and just because the culture is confused on many of these important issues doesn't mean that we need to compro…
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Jul 29, 2022
Darkroom Faith | with Mary Jo Sharp
Many people take antidepressants because they have been led to believe their depression is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. But a recent study suggests that "there is no convincing evidence that depression is associated with, or caused by, lower serotonin concentrations or activity."
So, if a chemical imbalance isn't the problem, why does it seem like our society is slowly spiraling into a perpetual state of doom? We keep seeing rising rates of suicide, drug use, depression, anxiety, and other indicators of unhappiness--especially in teenagers and young adults. Could it be that we have a WORLDVIEW imbalance? After all, if we're going to believe that there is no God and life has no meaning, might that cause us to be a bit depressed?
To help turn the tide, Mary Jo Sharp, a former atheist who is now an assistant professor of apologetics at Houston Baptist University, has helped put together a 14-episode video series and curriculum called Darkroom to give teens (age 13-1…
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Jul 22, 2022
Why Believe? | with Dr. Neil Shenvi
Why believe in Christianity? Why believe that God exists? Aren't there reasons NOT to believe in God? Reasons like:
Evolution
Evil
Divine hiddenness
For centuries, skeptics have disputed the claims of Christianity―such as the belief in an eternal God and the resurrection of Jesus Christ―arguing that they simply cannot be accepted by reasonable individuals. Furthermore, efforts to demonstrate the evidence and rational basis for Christianity through apologetics are often deemed too simplistic to be taken seriously in intellectual circles. And miracles? Ha! They'll say anything is more probable than a miracle, even the idea that Jesus had an identical twin!
In his new book, Why Believe: A Reasoned Approach to Christianity, apologist and theoretical chemist turned homeschool dad, Dr. Neil Shenvi, engages in some of the best contemporary arguments against Christianity. He presents compelling evidence for the identity of Jesus as portrayed in the Gospels, his death and resurrect…
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Jul 15, 2022
Is God Immoral when He Kills People? Plus Q&A | with Frank Turek
If God made humans in His image, does that also mean we have the right to “play God” whenever we want? Many atheists and pro-choice advocates criticize God’s morality when He (ironically) “plays” God by taking life prematurely in the Old Testament. But they don’t bat an eye when advocating for abortion and call it a “moral right.” It doesn’t make sense! However, what about capital punishment? It seems like pro-lifers who support the death penalty are also contradicting themselves. What’s the difference?
In this episode of 'I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist', Frank continues the discussion from last week on how to answer some of the most common abortion arguments, including a discussion on Numbers 5:27-28, which many people mistakenly cite as an example that God is not pro-life, and the important difference between vaccines and abortions when people declare “my body, my choice”!
Frank also answers listener questions, including those on Mormonism, nea…
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Jul 8, 2022
How to Answer Arguments for Abortion | with Frank Turek
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for words when confronted by a zealous pro-choice advocate? Or maybe when a friend or co-worker started sharing their thoughts and opinions on abortion you couldn't think of the right thing to say, so instead of speaking up you just kept silent? Now more than ever we need to effectively make the case for life, but sometimes the task is difficult because abortion is not intellectually complex--it is emotionally complex.
Last week, Frank talked about the historic overturning of Roe vs. Wade. This week, he takes the discussion one step further and answers the most common abortion arguments, such as:
Theocracy and the separation of church and state.
Don't impose your morals on me!
The law can't change hearts.
An unborn child is not developed or viable.
The baby is unwanted and will live in poor conditions.
It's my body, my choice!
Don't like abortion? Don't have one!
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Back-alley abortions.
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Jul 1, 2022
There is No Right To a Dead Baby | with Frank Turek
After 49 years and 63 million dead, the Supreme Court finally overturned Roe v. Wade. Do you have a constitutional right to a dead baby? Finally, the Supreme Court has answered properly… NO.
However, despite this good news, there is still much work to do, as now the decision goes back to the individual states. As Christians and concerned citizens, what do we do now? In this episode of I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist, Frank addresses the following questions:
What did the Supreme Court actually do and what does the constitution say?
What does this decision tell us about the importance of voting for pro-life presidents?
Have Christians set up a theocracy?
What about my body, my choice?
How to make the case for life!
Oh, and what would Satan actually say about the Supreme Court decision? The Babylon Bee’s microphones were in Satan’s press conference after Roe v. Wade went down.
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Jun 24, 2022
The Babylon Bee vs. Postmodernism | with Kyle Mann
Are you ready to laugh and think your way through a timely update of a classic tale?
Kyle Mann, editor-in-chief of The Babylon Bee, joins Frank to discuss his new book, The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress (co-authored with Joel Berry). Part novel and part "sci-fi fantasy allegory", The Postmodern Pilgrim's Progress is a modern-day version of John Bunyan's classic book and tackles subject matter that is unique to our culture today--including the prosperity gospel, deconstruction, humanism, evolution, skepticism, abortion, and more.
Here's a short excerpt from the beginning of the book:
"On this journey, Ryan will learn something, which is more than most people who go on journeys can say. When he wakes up, he won't remember the dream, but he will be a changed man. He will be made new somehow, even if he can't explain exactly how. This will be the first in many thousands of dreams, interactions, moments, and strange coincidences that lead him to a moment every created being was creat…
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Jun 17, 2022
Can We Create a Turning Point? | with Charlie Kirk
Frank has been speaking at 15-20 college campuses per year since 2007. The reason he goes there is because the college campus is probably the most anti-Christian piece of real estate in the United States of America. When we conduct a session on campus—it takes our team and a Christian host group on campus to do so—we are throwing a lifeline to the Christian students who attend, and we are putting a stone in the shoe of the skeptics who show up. But too few people are doing this. So when we find someone who is—and doing it remarkably effectively—we want to tell you about that person.
In this episode, Frank welcomes his friend Charlie Kirk who heads an organization called TurningPoint USA. TPUSA has thousands of college and high school chapters that encourage students to defend conservative and biblical values.
Frank and Charlie discuss many important topics including:
What are the top objections Charlie hears on college campuses?
How do you respond to them?
How can we prep…
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Jun 10, 2022
Is There Hope in a Godless Society? | with Todd Herman
As the world continues to get darker, is there hope in a Godless society? What does it mean when a feminist liberal icon like Naomi Wolf starts talking about spiritual warfare and says "it's time for intellectuals to talk about God"? Is the world starting to get so dark that even atheists and those on the extreme left are seeking out the light? Could it be that the REAL war doesn’t originate with Republicans and Democrats but spiritual dark forces?
Todd Herman was a dominant talk radio host in Seattle for eight years and was a regular fill-in for Rush Limbaugh (God rest him). In November of 2021, after being told he couldn’t say certain things on the air, Todd made the decision to take his show private to what is now 'The Todd Herman Show'. On this episode of 'I Don't Have Enough Faith To Be an Atheist', he speaks candidly with Frank about many of his experiences as a conservative talk radio host living in Seattle and how God is using these dark times to bring people on all sides…
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Jun 3, 2022
Hollywood Heroes That Reveal God: Wonder Woman, Captain America, and Star Wars (Part 2)
Zach Turek rejoins Frank to show how your favorite movies reveal God, and how even the Apostle Paul used the stories of his day to communicate the Gospel to non-believers. Drawing on their new book Hollywood Heroes: How Your Favorite Movies Reveal God, Frank, and Zach discuss the fact that many movie characters reveal the characteristics that make Jesus our ultimate hero. In this episode, they do a deep dive on Wonder Woman, Captain America, and the Star Wars saga, and end with surprising insights about Jesus. If you missed the first episode, be sure to check out Part 1 where they discussed Iron Man, Harry Potter, Batman, and The Lord of the Rings.
Hollywood Heroes is a great book for anyone who likes movies and is especially helpful to parents and youth leaders looking to build a modern-day bridge to the gospel. The book is also filled with apologetics and Biblical life lessons, which are taken straight from the movies even those made by non-Christians.
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May 27, 2022
Nihilism and Mass Shootings
Dr. Stephen C. Meyer of the Discovery Institute joins Frank to discuss the worldview contributing to the increase in shootings over the last couple of decades. What is nihilism? What do these incidents tell us about the spiritual and moral condition of our nation? All people, from atheist to Christian, are rightfully horrified by these events, but not all worldviews can account for objective evil. Why not? Where do we go from here? If God is the answer, why does He allow these terrible tragedies to occur in the first place?
Our friend Dr. Michael Brown provides a history of school shootings in America since 1999 here: When It Comes to School Shootings, America Really Has a Deeply Tragic Problem - The Stream
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May 20, 2022
The Top 20 Discoveries About Jesus Outside the Bible
What do we know about Jesus and the story of Jesus from outside the Bible? Much more than you might think! Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins Frank to reveal the Top 20 discoveries about Jesus from outside the Bible.
Here they are:
The place and nature of his birth.
The murderous nature of Herod.
The synagogue where Jesus taught in his adopted hometown—Capernaum.
Peter’s house in Capernaum.
The pool of Bethesda.
The pool of Siloam.
The nature of the town of Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus—Leper colony, “the place of Lazarus”, tomb that matches John 11:38.
The temple place of the trumpeting.
The Caiaphas ossuary (also the Miriam Ossuary—granddaughter of Caiaphus)
The James ossuary.
The gates of Hell.
The miracles of Jesus—he’s admitted as a miracle worker even by non-Christian sources.
The fearful nature of Pilate—Why was Pilate afraid of upsetting the Jews? Archaeological evidence of Pilate includes coins, a ring, an inscription, and a…
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May 13, 2022
Does Political Power Contradict the Cross? Plus Q&A
Some Christians are saying that since Christ saved the world through weakness by agreeing to go on the cross, Christians should not use power in politics or culture wars. Christianity Today leader Russell Moore recently wrote a column titled, "THE CROSS CONTRADICTS OUR CULTURE WARS: The victory of Christ was won by crucifixion, not societal conquest.” Is Moore correct? Is it unchristian to seek political power to right wrongs in society through law?
Frank points out several problems with Moore’s position, which is becoming more popular among Christian intellectuals (to the delight of secularists and Leftists everywhere). He also answers listener questions including those on how to answer scoffers and how to honor parents who are not Christians.
Links mentioned in the show:
The Cross Contradicts Our Culture Wars by Russell Moore
Christianity Today Had an Easter Message: We’re Just … Better Than You by Eric Metaxas
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May 6, 2022
Why Has the World Gone Mad? C.S. Lewis & Paul Tell Us
What explains the super extreme—even mad—positions we’ve seen people take publicly in recent years? For example, how did we go from abortion being “safe, legal, and rare” to “shout your abortion” and laws even allowing the murder of babies 28 days AFTER they are born? How did we go from “believe every woman” to “what’s a woman?” in just four years? How did we go from considering gender dysphoria a mental condition to affirming 3-5 year-olds in it and shouting down anyone who makes common-sense distinctions about gender?
The answer has to do with the revenge of our own consciences. Drawing on C.S. Lewis, Dr. J. Budziszewski, and the Apostle Paul, Frank reveals that the madness we see is rooted in our rebellion to our own consciences, and how our own psychology amps up our response to promote extreme positions. Lewis, Budziszewski, and, of course, Paul, have very profound insights into this. In the end, the only lasting solution to rebellion is repentance. Don’t…
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Apr 29, 2022
Hollywood Heroes That Reveal God: Iron Man, Harry Potter, Batman, and the Lord of the Rings (Part 1)
Imagine:
if there were a FUN way to get your kids more interested in God and Christianity.
if you could relate the Gospel to people by citing stories THEY enjoy.
if you could reveal biblical life lessons to people of all ages without getting preachy.
You can!
Frank’s son Zach Turek joins the podcast to show how you can do all this by watching your favorite movies! They do this by drawing on their brand new book, Hollywood Heroes: How your Favorite Movies Reveal God.
It’s amazing how many filmmakers include central elements of the Christian story in their movies (often unknowingly), and how the heroes create a point to the ultimate hero—Jesus of Nazareth. In this episode, Frank and Zach show how Iron Man, Harry Potter, Batman, and the Lord of the Rings do this. In next week’s show, they’ll cover Star Wars, Wonder Woman, and Captain America and reveal the characteristics that make Jesus the ultimate hero.
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Apr 28, 2022
Infantile Rage vs. Human Nature | with Dr. David Berlinski
Dr. David Berlinski has never met a controversy he didn’t want to engage with. In this bonus episode, the provocative Senior Fellow at the Discovery Institute and self-described secular Jew, joins Frank to discuss how human nature intersects with gender issues, truth, and evolution. You’ll enjoy Dr. Berlinski’s eloquence and insights as he addresses the most controversial issues of the day.
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Apr 22, 2022
Jack Hibbs vs. Infanticide
Can you believe that California is about to pass a law that would allow people to literally murder their children up to 28 days AFTER birth? We are not making this up! See AB 2223.
Pastor Jack Hibbs, of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, joins Frank to reveal this unbelievably evil bill and to let us know what we can do about it. He also reveals why he takes such a public stand on these issues that have become political, and who resists him the most when he does (you might be surprised just who that is). Frank and Jack also talk about how you can get informed to fight back.
By the way, if you don’t live in California, you should still be concerned and take action. Children are about to be killed, and what starts in California usually spreads to other states.
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Apr 14, 2022
Is the Resurrection Unbelievable?
Can we really believe Jesus rose from the dead? If the Resurrection of Jesus didn’t really happen, then Christianity is false (as even the Apostle Paul admitted in 1 Cor. 15). On the other hand, if it really did happen 1,989 years ago (give or take a few years), then the essentials of the Christian faith really are true. So which is it?
Justin Brierley, host of the wonderfully interesting Unbelievable show in the UK, joins Frank to discuss the evidence for God and the Resurrection of Jesus. Justin has more insights than most because he doesn’t sit in a Christian echo chamber. He engages the best atheist and Christian minds in the world to debate these issues. He’s heard the best both sides have to offer and will reveal why he still thinks the Resurrection really happened.
Justin is also hosting the “God Unmuted” conference at the British Library on May 14. You can sign up to watch and interact from the US by going to Unbelievable.live.
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Apr 8, 2022
The Best NEW Ideas from the Best Apologists
Want to hear the latest and greatest news from the best of the best in the world of apologetics? Join us for a very special podcast episode from the 2022 National Conference on Christian Apologetics at Southern Evangelical Seminary where Frank teams up with four special guests: Gary Habermas, Alisa Childers, J. Warner Wallace, and Scott Klusendorf. You don't want to miss it!
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Apr 1, 2022
Castrate Children? The President says “yes”!
President Biden said this week that all trans people are made in the image of God. He’s absolutely right. Everyone is. But the President then ignored the end of the verse: “God made them male and female”.
The President then went on to affirm “gender-affirming care” FOR CHILDREN that includes hormones, puberty blockers, chemical castration drugs, “top” surgeries — elective mastectomies and breasts enhancements — and “bottom” surgeries — removal of genitals. Again, FOR CHILDREN! Frank has a lot to say about this madness and the religion of sexual license.
Frank also reveals that he spoke to 45 Christians living in Ukraine via Zoom this week. He gives an eyewitness report from one of them living in the city of Donetsk, Ukraine— right in the path of the Russian attack. Are our American news reports true? How many civilians are being killed? By who? Are there really Nazis in Ukraine? Is war justified?
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Mar 31, 2022
The Bible Story You Are In
What do you think about when you hear the word “God”? Too many of us have false knowledge about God. We think God loves us more if we obey Him and less if we don’t. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, there is a story in the Bible— a story you are actually in— that just could revolutionize your understanding of God and His grace. Frank unpacks that story in this episode. Get ready to look at the prodigal son passage and God Himself in a new light.
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Mar 25, 2022
Silencing of the Lambs | with Dr. Michael Brown
Are you FOR a free and respectful debate about controversial issues?
Are you FOR the freedom to have your own political opinions without fear of losing your job?
Are you FOR respecting people and their positions rather than calling them names or censoring them?
Are you FOR the freedom to speak the truth to love even those who disagree with you?
Are you FOR forgiveness rather than being executed by cancel culture?
Are you FOR protecting women and children from sexual predators?
Are you FOR protecting the innocence of young children regarding sex?
Are you FOR parents having the right to teach their children their values?
Are you FOR parents having a say in what their kids are taught in school?
Are you FOR the ability to say no to a government that wants to mutilate and sterilize your children without your consent?
Are you FOR being able to cite the scientific evidence that life begins at conception?
Are you FOR being able to cite the scientific evidence that there are only two genders?
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Mar 18, 2022
Be a Monster or a Hero? John Cooper of Skillet
Do you have to have a degree in theology, philosophy, or apologetics in order to speak powerfully and accurately about how the church is being influenced by the culture? If you think so—if you think that all of this should be left to the professionals, to some kind of expert class or clergy—then you haven't been reading your Bible enough. You’ve left that to the expert class or clergy, which is exactly the problem we're seeing in the church today.
John Cooper, founder and lead singer of the wildly popular Christian rock band Skillet, gets it. He knows that all of us should be ambassadors for Christ doing ministry, not just clergy or those with advanced degrees. He joins Frank to address the scourge of high-profile Christian musicians and celebrities who have deconstructed their faith (not realizing that they have simply reconstructed another one). John has been discussing these issues recently on his CooperStuff podcast. Here he explains further and also reveals his personal tes…
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Mar 11, 2022
Should we expose false teachers?
There are some people in the Christian church that say we ought not to expose false teachers or publicly name names. Rather, we should just focus on preaching the gospel. Question: Suppose your pastor got up one Sunday and told the congregation that they’d just found out that someone in the church had been exposing your kids to pornography and drugs. What would be your first question? “Who is this person pastor?!” Now suppose that same pastor responded with, “I don’t like to name names, let’s just focus on Jesus.” Would you accept that? No, and you shouldn’t! So it is when false teachers spread poisonous messages within the Christian church.
In this week’s episode, Frank addresses such questions as:
• How can we best preserve unity in the church?
• Is unity the most important thing?
• Is it wrong to publicly name names in the church?
• What does the Bible have to say about how we are to deal with false teachers?
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Mar 4, 2022
How to Help Doubters
We have heard many stories of Christians deconstructing and deconverting their faith. So, what’s the best way to help doubters, and how can we engage seekers? In this show, Sean McDowell fills in for Frank Turek and is joined by Preston Ulmer, author of The Doubter’s Club. Together, they address these issues:
- How can we practically help people who doubt?
- How can we have meaningful conversations with seekers?
- How did Jesus approach doubters?
In this show, you will learn about “doubters clubs,” which is a movement of Christians engaging their non-Christian friends in meaningful conversation. You'll also get to hear about how these clubs operate and what it would take for you to lead one. Join us!
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Feb 25, 2022
Why did God create people He knew would go to Hell? And More Q&A
In this show, Frank answers these listener questions:
Why did God create people He knew would go to Hell?
Why does the Creator have to be personal?
How can we defend the odd laws in the Old Testament?
Why believe in a Trinity?
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Feb 19, 2022
The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis
The most influential apologist of the 20th century was once a hardened atheist. How did C.S. Lewis convert to become such a force for Christianity? Max McLean, writer and star of the brilliant new movie, "The Most Reluctant Convert: The Untold Story of C.S. Lewis" joins Frank for a fascinating discussion that answers that question and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the movie. Max becomes C.S. Lewis several times during this discussion to reveal what arguments and experiences ultimately brought Lewis to faith in Christ. Go to www.CSLewisMovie.com to see this great film. You can even schedule a special screening for your church or class. Well worth it!
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Feb 18, 2022
If God, Why Evil?
If God is all-good and all-powerful, why doesn’t He stop evil? Maybe it’s because an all-good and all-powerful God doesn’t actually exist! That’s what some atheists will claim. In this show, Frank addresses that claim and these questions:
Does evil disprove God?
If not, what is God’s purpose for evil?
Why does God allow evil that seems to have no purpose?
What is God’s ultimate solution to evil?
This show offers one of the most profound insights that Frank learned while lamenting the fact that so much evil seems pointless. Why, for example, does a baby die when the entire church prays he won’t? What possible good can come out of a baby dying? Listen for the answer to that and several other perplexing questions.
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Feb 16, 2022
4 Questions to Show that Christianity is True
With so many people skeptical about God and the Bible, how can you actually show Christianity is true? In this podcast, Frank will show you how by summarizing the case he normally gives in his “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” presentation.
The 4 questions that must be answered are these:
Does Truth Exist?
Does God Exist?
Are Miracles Possible?
Is the New Testament telling the Truth about the Resurrection of Jesus?
In just 48 minutes, Frank provides evidence to show that the answer to these 4 questions is “Yes.”
For a more complete presentation, get the book. For a visual presentation, see the Cross Examined YouTube channel.
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Feb 15, 2022
10 Reasons Why Socialism Fails
What is socialism and why doesn’t it work? In this special podcast, Frank shows that socialism doesn’t work because it ignores economics 101 in ten ways. It ignores basic truths about:
Private Property (it drives economics)
Rule of Law (necessary for a robust economy)
Free Enterprise (increases value)
Competition (motivates innovation & quality)
Self Interest and Service (creates wealth, not greed)
Adam Smith’s Invisible Hand (can’t be led top-down)
Free Rider Problem (human nature)
Ripple Effect (economics is not a static system)
Supply & Demand (can’t be dictated)
Scarcity (quarterbacks vs. teachers)
Frank also addresses the claim that since early Christians lived in a communal way in the book of Acts shouldn’t we?
All of these topics are covered in much more depth in the new online course: Jesus vs. the Culture: Who do you Trust? available at CrossExamined.org.
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Feb 14, 2022
Valentine’s Day Special: Why Love is Not a Feeling
In this special show done on Valentine’s day, Frank unpacks the difference between “being in love” and loving someone. Too many people think that once the feeling of “being in love” is gone that the relationship is over and they need to find someone else. But if we blindly followed our fleeting feelings we would blow up our lives and the lives of those around us. Love actually seeks what is best for the loved one and vows to behave in a loving way. Marriage vows are not about feelings but behaviors. Frank shares from C.S. Lewis and the Bible to help us develop better relationships rather than follow fleeting feelings.
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Feb 11, 2022
Faithfully Different and 4 False Beliefs
What are four major false beliefs that many people in our culture believe and are now creeping into the church? Beliefs that are so pervasive, you might not even recognize that you believe them!
Natasha Crain joins Frank to reveal those four false beliefs and to unpack her very practical new book, 𝙁𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙝𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘽𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. Frank and Natasha have a wide-ranging discussion that will help you think, believe, and live biblically in a culture that is becoming more anti-Christian. Check out more of Natasha’s work at NatashaCrain.com.
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Feb 4, 2022
9 Things That Science Will Never Explain
With all our technological advances, won’t science one day answer all of our questions and give us all of our knowledge? Saying God did something doesn’t get us anywhere. That’s God of the gaps reasoning! We just have to give science more time to figure everything out. After all, we get all our knowledge from science. It’s at least the most reliable form of knowledge. So just be patient.
Actually, despite appearances, none of that is true. Science is wonderful and it has made our lives better in many ways. But there are limits to what it can do that may not be obvious in our culture. Join Frank as he reveals 9 Things That Science Will Never Explain. No matter how much science advances or how long we wait, science will never be able to explain these 9 things. In fact, you can’t do science without these 9 things!
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Jan 28, 2022
It’s Biology, not Bigotry
Do you think a school teacher should be able to recruit your daughter to become sterile without your consent? That's happening in America today, as are many more disturbing developments. Frank was stunned when he read a recent speech by Abigail Shrier, author of 'Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters'. The speech, which you can find here sounds the alarm for parents to protect our children. Shrier succinctly sums up the social contagion that is enticing our daughters to make life-altering decisions without knowing the costs. Some teachers and the medical community are complicit. As Shrier puts it, they are bowing to the “woke gods". It's shocking, but what can you do about it? Please listen and share.
Check out the Imprimis Article Here.
The website Frank was referring to is sexchangeregret.com and the chapter about love is 1 Cor. 13.
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Jan 20, 2022
Jesus and Elon Musk
Can you get an interview with the richest man in the world and then talk about Jesus? Our friends at the Babylon Bee did—the hilarious Christian news satire site. Elon Musk, who is a fan of the Bee, sat for a wide-ranging interview last month that lasted nearly two hours. How did that happen? How did they decide what to ask him—including asking him if Jesus is his Lord and Savior? What happened behind the scenes?
Frank is joined by Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, to answer those questions and more. Seth is a student of apologetics who is eager to engage the culture with the truth of Christianity. Frank and Seth discuss some of Elon’s answers regarding Christianity, including the fact that his instincts on free will vs materialism are correct.
Musk is highly influential and just about anything he says is covered as news. Although the Bee’s interview has received almost unanimous praise and about 2 million views, some in the Christian community have claimed that Seth and h…
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Jan 14, 2022
The Top Ten Questions to Ask Skeptical Friends
How do you get a spiritual conversation started? Can you do it without appearing awkward? Should your goal be to bring someone to the foot of the cross in every conversation you have? Join Frank as he reveals the Top Ten questions that will help you have effective evangelism conversations with friends and even people you meet for the first time. As you’ll see, your goal should not be to bring everyone to the foot of the cross in every conversation. Just moving people closer to Christ incrementally should be your goal in most instances. This takes the pressure off of you by acknowledging that other people and the Holy Spirit have roles in the process too, which will mean you’ll be more apt to evangelize. Your job is to be faithful and to leave the results to God. Frank’s Ten Questions will help you be faithful and move people closer to Jesus. Don’t miss this very practical show!
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Jan 7, 2022
How the Chain of Custody Affirms the Biblical Jesus
We don’t possess the original New Testament papyrus scrolls. They deteriorate too quickly to have survived this long. So how do we know that the manuscripts we have now are accurate representations of the originals? Is it reasonable to believe that they have been corrupted and embellished to falsely say that Jesus rose from the dead?
Detective J. Warner Wallace joins Frank to answer those questions. He cites a technique that law enforcement uses to ensure that evidence from murder or any crime isn’t corrupted. It’s called the Chain of Custody. Is there a chain of custody that secures the evidence about the identity of Jesus from the time of the eyewitnesses all the way to the fourth century when manuscript evidence was more abundant? Listen to find out. This is fascinating!
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Dec 30, 2021
Who is your authority?
As we enter 2022, how do you make decisions about the biggest issues in life? Who or what is your authority? What doctrines are you following? Everyone believes in certain doctrines—truths about reality. Even atheists. These doctrines govern not only what we think but what we do, how we act. Paul wrote to his disciple, Timothy, "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers" (1 Tim 4:15-16). Are we really watching our lives and doctrine closely? Join Frank as he examines that question and the ultimate question, who is your authority? Is it you? Your parents? Your culture? Your government? Your church? Or is it Jesus? This show has some very practical insights and questions you can ask to help you follow Christ and make better decisions. Subscribe on Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: https://cutt.ly/0E2eua9 Subscribe on Spotify: http://bi…
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Dec 23, 2021
The Fascinating Origin of Christmas Traditions | with Bill Federer
How did we go from the birth of Jesus to Santa, stockings, reindeer, the North Pole, Christmas trees, and Kris Kringle? Does any of this come from Christianity or real-world historical events? The surprising answer is "YES" (well, much of it anyway)! Join Frank as he welcomes the ever insightful historian Bill Federer onto the show to share the fascinating story of how so many Christmas traditions originated and have been passed down to us today.
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Dec 16, 2021
Why Grace is the True Meaning of Christmas
What is the true meaning of Christmas? As Christians, we know it has little to do with trees, presents, and reindeer. But what is it really about? Why is there a Christmas at all? Frank goes to an unlikely place to highlight why Christmas exists — the book of Galatians. There, the Apostle Paul fights for the truth of the gospel — the “good news”— the news that Christ has come to take our sin upon Himself and offer us forgiveness and righteousness for free. The greatest news in the history of the world is that God saves us by grace. Christianity would not be unique if it was just another works-based way to get to God. Grace sets people free from guilt, from rituals, from anxiety, and, most importantly, from our sins. Join Frank as he unpacks this from the first book of the Bible Paul ever wrote, with the most important message he ever wrote.
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Dec 10, 2021
Finding God’s Will for Your Life
How do you find God’s will for your life? God sends you hints and nudges so you know what school to go to, what job to take, and who to marry. After all, God’s sheep “hear his voice”, we are “led by the Spirit”, and God gives us “peace” when we discover his will through “a still, small voice”.
That’s the traditional Christian view. But is that view biblical? Sorry, but the answer is no!
Greg Koukl, president of Stand to Reason and CIA instructor, joins Frank to show us why this view is wrong, and to offer us the true biblical view of finding God’s will for your life. Along the way, Greg addresses all the scriptures typically used to defend the traditional view and shows why they don’t work.
While some people may be upset because they think the true biblical view takes God away from them, the biblical view is actually liberating and will help you become a more mature disciple of Christ. This podcast is certainly one of the most practical and important we’…
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Dec 3, 2021
Chesterton’s Gateway
About a century ago the editor of the London Times asked his readers to write in to answer the question, “What’s wrong with the world?” G.K. Chesterton wrote back two words: “I am.” Chesterton was a Christian writer, poet, illustrator, and debater who went on to write more than 80 books and thousands of essays. One of his books had a profound impact on C.S. Lewis. You’ve probably heard several of Chesterton’s quotes even if you don’t recognize the name.
Ethan Nicolle, who is also one of the brilliant minds behind the Babylon Bee, has made it easy to read 14 of Chesterton’s best essays in his new book called Chesterton’s Gateway. He joins Frank on this podcast to share some of the best insights and humor from Chesterton on issues such as wonder, progressivism, religious freedom, and our inane tendency to abandon traditional morality for new fads, among other topics. As you’ll see, Chesterton was well ahead of his time predicting much of what has happened in th…
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Nov 26, 2021
Eternal Hell for Temporal Sins?
How is it just for God to punish people for eternity when they’ve only committed temporal sins? Isn’t that overkill? Is Hell just temporary? Is it loving for God to “send” people to Hell? Frank answers those questions and others on this sensitive topic.
Plus, he dives into some of the objections leveled at the evidence that authenticates both the New Testament and the recently found burial box of the High Priest Caiaphas. Yes, we’ve actually discovered the grave and bones of the man who sentenced Jesus to die! But is the box real or a fake? Find out in this week's episode of the ‘I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist’ Podcast.
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Nov 18, 2021
Bullies and Saints | with Dr. John Dickson
Atheist Christopher Hitchens once wrote, “religion poisons everything”, and he included the Christian religion in that assessment. When you look at the behavior of some claiming to be Christians over the centuries— when you look at church history— you realize that Hitchens was right in many ways. The history of Christianity has been a mixed bag historically: some very good behavior and some very bad behavior.
Dr. John Dickson of the University of Sydney and visiting professor at Oxford has written a brilliant and balanced book called, 'Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History,' that covers every century of church history. He joins Frank to reveal the truth about:
The behavior of the first believers (they were “good losers”)
Myths about Constantine
How the religious freedom beliefs of Tertullian got to Thomas Jefferson
Why slavery was eradicated and why it took so long
The Crusades
The Spanish Inquisition
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Nov 12, 2021
Cosmic Chemistry | with John Lennox
One of the greatest myths regarding God and science is that science has somehow disproven God. The exact opposite is actually closer to the truth. If science has disproven anything, it has disproven atheism. How can that be? The Great Dr. John Lennox, Professor at Oxford University, joins Frank to offer answers by discussing his new book Cosmic Chemistry. They address questions such as:
What can science explain and what are its limits— what can’t it explain?
What are new developments in science that are pointing more toward intelligence as a cause?
How does atheistic materialism negate our ability to reason and our ability to do science?
Why does science depend on an intelligent being?
What is the origin of natural laws?
What is the origin of information and why can’t information be explained by natural laws?
Why does evolution fail to disprove God?
Even if macroevolution is true, how do we know there is an intelligence behind the evolutionary process?
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Nov 5, 2021
Should You Criticize Moral or Religious Beliefs?
Is it wrong to criticize someone’s moral or religious beliefs? Many people think so. Frank takes this assertion head on and reveals that it is self-defeating, impractical, and unbiblical. For example, those who claim we can’t judge anyone’s moral beliefs are judging themselves and asserting a moral belief. If we can’t criticize someone’s moral beliefs then how can we say the Nazis were wrong or the Jihadists on 9-11 were wrong? How can you say your position on LGBTQ issues, racism, or climate change is right? How can we follow the teachings of the prophets and Jesus and the apostles? Tune in. There’s a lot of ground covered in this one!
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Oct 29, 2021
Is Atheism Dead? | with Eric Metaxas
Best-selling author Eric Metaxas (Bonhoeffer, Luther, Amazing Grace, Miracles) joins Frank to reveal highlights of his new book Is Atheism Dead? Eric covers the discoveries pointing to God from science and archaeology, and he does so by telling the stories leading to these momentous discoveries. It’s a delightful read, and it shows how much the script has flipped from science points away from God to now science strongly pointing toward God. On the podcast, Frank and Eric discuss the Big Bang, the fine-tuning of the universe, and the utter futility of trying to find a natural cause for the first life. The universe and life provide compelling evidence for supreme intelligence. They also cite a few of the more prominent archaeological finds, including the home of Jesus and Mary in Nazareth which was just discovered last year.
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Oct 22, 2021
Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality
The top apologetics book over the past two years on Amazon has been Hillary Morgan Ferrer’s Mama Bear Apologetics (yes, I think it's sold even more than Mere Christianity). Well, Hillary is back with an equally great new book called Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality. And she writes about hard issues in a fun and memorable way. For example, here’s a short excerpt:
The idea that sexuality should be guarded is not very popular. Our society sees it as just a prudish phase we went through back in the Victorian era. Thanks to Freud, we are now supposedly enlightened, understanding that sexual repression is basically the gateway to all mental illnesses. Be free, little birdies! It’s for your own good! Don’t listen to those religious nutjobs. They craaazy!
Well, are we craaazy? Listen in as Frank asks Hillary to explain why biblical sexual ethics are correct and how you can teach them to your kids. You can’t refute something that you don’t understand. This podcast and…
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Oct 15, 2021
The Case for Heaven with Lee Strobel
Is there really an afterlife? Is there any evidence outside the Bible that we live on after death? What will Heaven be like?
The great Lee Strobel is back on the show with another wonderful “case" book, this one is called The Case for Heaven. Frank asks Lee several intriguing questions that are answered in his new book such as:
What evidence is there that we have a soul?
What do Near Death Experiences tell us about the afterlife?
How can we confirm that NDEs are real and not invented stories? (Some have been invented, but others verified.)
What is Hell like?
Is it possible that Hell is temporary?
Why would God punish someone eternally for temporal sin?
Where do we go when we die?
Is there are a chance to accept Christ after death?
What is Heaven really like? It’s not one long church service, is it?
If Heaven is real (and it is), you don’t want to miss it!
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Oct 8, 2021
Are You a Moody Christian?
Are you a Moody Christian?
Do you rely on your feelings about Christianity or the evidence for Christianity?
Should you have certain feelings that confirm you are saved?
Frank answers those questions and offers some practical insights from C.S. Lewis on not only how to develop your relationship with Christ but how to develop your relationships with your loved ones. He also shows why most of what you know is based on the testimony of others. That’s even true for scientists! Finally, Frank shows why you can trust the testimonies of the New Testament writers.
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Oct 1, 2021
What is faith? And why everyone has it!
• What is faith?
• Is faith blind?
• Doesn’t the Bible say that faith is the conviction of things not seen?
• What is the difference between "belief that" and "belief in"?
• Did Jesus use evidence to prove who he was?
• What is the relationship between faith and reason?
• Is there a difference between knowledge and certainty?
• Do atheists just lack a belief in God or do they have faith too?
Join Frank as he investigates these questions and shows why everyone has faith, from Christians to atheists and everyone in between.
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Sep 24, 2021
Person of Interest | with J. Warner Wallace
Detective Wallace is back to show us through his new book, Person of Interest, the monumental and unparalleled impact Jesus of Nazareth has had on the entire world. But this isn’t a softball interview. Frank plays devil’s advocate with Jim to see how he responds to some tough objection’s skeptics might levy against some of his points, such as:
Sure, Jesus has had a big impact, but couldn’t Christianity be based on a lie and then promoted by the Roman empire?
You say Christians started science, but everyone was a Christian back then, so what’s the big deal?
Aren’t science and Christianity at odds? After all, look at how the church treated Galileo!
As for the book, it is truly a unique and inspiring work that helps you realize the tremendous influence of the historical Jesus, which is best explained by His resurrection from the dead. Person of Interest is wonderfully argued and illustrated (over 400 drawings). If you want to buy the book or view a sample c…
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Sep 17, 2021
Do You Trust Science?
Do you trust experts? Do you trust science? Why do we get conflicting advice from experts and scientists?
Frank investigates those questions by citing the bogus papers Dr. Peter Boghossian published in academic journals which exposes that experts, like the rest of us, are susceptible to biases, social pressure, ideological blindness, and groupthink. Be especially wary when people claim there is a scientific “consensus"! That normally means there really isn’t a consensus, and people will pressure dissenters into silence. But the history of science shows that our knowledge advances when we question the prevailing orthodoxy— when we ask for the evidence that people use to come to their conclusions.
Frank also cites evidence that science related to Covid has become politicized— that certain policies and treatment recommendations lead to contradictions and questions. The censors will be out for this episode!
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My University Sacrificed Ideas for Ideology. So Today I Qu…
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Sep 10, 2021
Is There Really a Tree of Life?
When evolutionist Richard Dawkins was asked for the most powerful evidence for evolution, he cited the tree of life. We see it in all the textbooks— all living things are ancestrally related in a tree of life. But what is the evidence for that tree of life? Is there any counter-evidence to it?
Dr. Stephen Meyer joins Frank to point out three massive problems to conclude that there really is a tree of life, one of which is that the computers that generate the tree are programmed to do so regardless of what genetic evidence you input. In other words, no matter what data you put in, you will always get a tree! Steve then identifies evidence against common ancestry and offers three scientific arguments for the existence of God.
Frank and Steve also discuss the resignation of atheist Professor Peter Boghossian from Portland State University. According to his resignation letter, Dr. Boghossian resigned because "brick by brick, the university has made this kind of [free] intellectual expl…
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Sep 3, 2021
Why is everything political?
Why is everything political? How much should the Christian be involved politically? The truth is, like many other endeavors, we can be involved too much or too little.
Frank pulls insightful points from a WWII C.S. Lewis sermon to encourage us to do our civic duty while reminding us where our ultimate loyalties should lie. Frank also explains why everything is political and why Christians have to be involved without making politics, party, or the nation an idol.
Here are the links mentioned, including Frank’s column on leaving Americans in Afghanistan: https://cutt.ly/dWQRKxZ
Abigail Shrier: https://cutt.ly/TWQRUd8
C.S. Lewis, Learning in Wartime: https://cutt.ly/pWQRR4N
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Aug 27, 2021
A Short History of Islam
Frank brings Bill Federer back to take us on a fascinating historical ride from the founding of Islam right up to the present day. Along the way Frank and Bill (mostly Bill!) provide insights into questions like:
Why don’t our leaders understand the beliefs of groups such as the Taliban?
How did Islam begin?
Who was Muhammad and what did he do?
How did Muslims conquer much of the Mediterranean in the first 100 years?
What are the differences between Sunni and Shiite?
What does “Peace” mean to the Taliban?
How did the discovery of oil reinvigorate jihad and groups like the Taliban?
Why would a four-star USAF General compare Trump supporters to the Taliban?
Don’t all religions kill? How do Islam and Christianity compare?
See this comparison between Sharia law and the U.S. Constitution from a recent email edition of AmericanMinute. Sign up for Bill’s email at AmericanMinute.com. If you want to send us a question for the show, please email us at Hello@Cross…
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Aug 20, 2021
A Short History of Tyranny
How do you take power from the people and consolidate it in a dictator or government? There are known tactics to do this, and they have been demonstrated since the time of Plato. Historian Bill Federer joins Frank and identifies these tactics. He then takes us on a fascinating ride through history to show us how these tactics have been used in the past and how they are being used right now. Among the questions they discuss are:
What is socialism?
What are the two ways you can take power from people gradually?
Does it require a grand conspiracy to do it?
Who in the Bible invented identity politics?
Where does Critical Theory come from and what does it teach?
How did the Nazis arrest power from the people?
How are those tactics being used in the US?
Don’t miss this podcast. History is repeating itself! Bill’s new book here. His website is: www.AmericanMinute.com The first of his recent presentations at CCCH can be found here. If you want to send us a question for the…
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Aug 13, 2021
Proving Jesus without the Bible
Suppose none of the New Testament survived to this day. Would we know anything about Jesus and his teachings? Yes, much of what we know today about Jesus and his teachings we would know even without any of the New Testament documents. How? Cold-Case Homicide Detective J. Warner Wallace joins Frank to show you how. Drawing from his amazing new book, Person of Interest, Wallace shows the unparalleled impact Jesus has had on culture in six different areas: literature, art, science, music, education, and even other world religions. To cite just one example from art, you could reconstruct the entire Gospel of Mark just from paintings and drawings done in the first several hundred years following Jesus. Wallace lays out several other examples. And the conversation is just getting started. This is just the first show on this topic. Check back in September for the next one. In the meantime, if you pre-order the book, you’ll get some free stuff that you can get nowhere else! If you want to…
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Aug 6, 2021
What’s the Solution to the Identity Crisis?
Why are people denying that there are differences between men and women? Why are people struggling with their identity? What’s the solution to all this?
Join Frank as he addresses these questions and others. Along the way he points out how transgender ideology presupposes fixed genders: how living “my truth” is self-defeating; and why “following your heart” is usually unwise. There is a better way forward, not only in this life but right into eternity.
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Jul 30, 2021
A Scientific Way to Show that God Exists
What do you say when someone says, “What evidence do you have that God exists?” Frank believes the answer to that question is a philosophical principle that is the ground of all science: the law of causality. Every effect has a cause.
So what effects point back to God? That’s what Frank unpacks in this show to the point where you can demonstrate several attributes of God by just looking at the effects around you. In other words, you can show someone that the Creator God of the Bible most likely exists, and you don’t even need to open the Bible to do so. Frank also answers objections to God being the cause of some effects, such as “god of the gaps” and "the law of causality doesn’t always apply".
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Jul 23, 2021
Has God Failed You?
What kind of God would allow evil and suffering to good people? Didn’t God promise that your faith could move mountains? Then why haven’t your prayers been answered? And isn’t the Bible a bigoted and outdated book (just look at the transgender issue)?
To address those questions, Dr. Michael Brown joins Frank and cites insights from his new book, “Has God Failed You? Finding Faith When You’re Not Even Sure God is Real”. This honest look into some of the most vexing questions that Christians face is both helpful and encouraging.
Websites referenced include AskDrBrown.org and SexChangeRegret.com For more on Dr. Brown and his outstanding work on Messianic Prophecy see RealMessiah.com
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Jul 16, 2021
What if MY truth contradicts YOUR truth?
Where do rights come from? Why are people claiming, “I have a right to live MY truth”? And why are they insisting that you have to live their truth? What can you say to such people? How can you show them that their truth might not be the truth? How can you love them the right way? To love them, do we have to approve of what they want to do?
These are some of the questions that Frank addresses in this very practical podcast that will help you successfully respond to the cultural issues of the day. Frank also provides a series of questions you should ask your woke boss. Unless people start responding rather than succumbing to the current totalitarian impulse sweeping our schools and corporations, things will only get worse. This show will help you respond intelligently.
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Jul 9, 2021
More Hidden Themes in the Bible with Dr. Chip Bennett
Dr. Chip Bennett rejoins Frank for another fascinating and revealing look into the hidden themes of the Bible (if you haven’t heard the first show in this series, go back two weeks and listen to “Hidden Themes in the Bible"). This time Dr. Bennett further unpacks how we should interpret the Bible to discover some of its literary themes. They discuss one theme that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation (the City of God); one in Acts 12, and the literary theme of the Book of Revelation that comes right out of the Old Testament. God’s tapestry is amazing! Go to www.reachnextgen.com to learn more!
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Jul 2, 2021
Religious Freedom: Behind the Scenes at the State Department
Christianity and other faiths are under attack around the world. What is our government doing about it? Pam Pryor was a high-ranking official within the United States State Department during the Trump Administration and joins Frank to reveal what goes on behind the scenes at State to support religious freedom around the world. Pam shares some shocking stats and stories that will both be alarming and encouraging. She is also organizing an international summit on religious freedom that meets in Washington July 13-15. Go to www.IRFSummit.com for details.
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Jun 25, 2021
Hidden Themes in the Bible with Dr. Chip Bennett
Have you ever had an “ah-ha” moment reading a Bible passage that you’ve read many times before? Have you ever noticed a pattern or a theme in the Bible that you didn’t see until someone showed it to you? Is the Bible a plain, one-dimensional text or a much richer revelation— a tapestry woven together by a Divine Mind?
Dr. Chip Bennett, Pastor of Grace Community Church in Sarasota, Florida, joins Frank to reveal some of the amazing hidden themes of the Bible. We say “hidden” because most people today don’t know about them. But the early church fathers, taking cues from Jesus and Paul, discovered that the scriptures are an integrated tapestry that has common themes spread throughout. Chip and Frank discuss themes related to the third day, the Bride, the Serpent, the calming of the sea, and others. Not only will you look at the Bible differently, but you’ll also see another reason why the Bible— written by about 40 authors over 1,500 years— must have a Div…
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Jun 18, 2021
Is the Christian Left Hijacking the Church?
Pastor and author Lucas Miles joins Frank to discuss his new book, The Christian Left: How Liberal Thought Has Hijacked the Church. Why has the church gone left? Is the culture influencing the church rather than the church influencing the culture? How should Christians respond to the following claims?
Jesus accepts everyone.
Jesus would never get in the way of the love between two people.
Jesus was a refugee.
Jesus accepts foreigners and strangers.
God doesn’t create walls that prevent us from coming to him.
People need to live their truth.
Some people are just born gay (or bi or transgender).
A real Christian accepts everyone.
Frank and Lucas also discuss where the right has gone wrong, and how Christians can get back to advocating the Truth.
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Jun 11, 2021
More Reasons You Can’t Make the New Testament Up
How do we know the New Testament writers actually told the truth? Could the New Testament story be invented? Building on two previous shows, Frank gives five reasons why it takes more “faith" to believe that the New Testament writers invented the story. 1) non-Christian sources, 2) historical crosshairs and eyewitness details, 3) embarrassing details about themselves and even Jesus, 4) demanding sayings and commands of Jesus, and 5) the fact that they carefully distinguished their words from the words of Jesus.
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Jun 4, 2021
What’s in a name? Evidence!
How do we know that the writers of the Gospels and Acts were eyewitnesses? One way we can tell is through a study of names in the New Testament. It may sound boring, but it’s actually fascinating. Dr. Richard Bauckham has done most of the work for us, and his conclusions are actually changing New Testament scholarship. Frank explores just one piece of evidence in Dr. Bauckham’s 700-page book. When you compare the names in the Gospels and Acts to names from other sources in and around Israel at the time, what do we find? Evidence that is quite compelling that the Gospels and Acts contain eyewitness testimony! If you want to send us a question for the show, please email us at Hello@CrossExamined.org. Subscribe on iTunes: http://bit.ly/CrossExamined_Podcast Rate and review! Thanks!!! Subscribe on Google Play: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Google Subscribe on Spotify: http://bit.ly/CrossExaminedOfficial_Podcast Subscribe on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/CE_Podcast_Stitcher
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May 28, 2021
Woke Soldiers?
Is the US Military going woke? Is it getting too political? If it is, why should Christians care?
Some say that the Pentagon’s "Countering Extremist Working Group” is targeting conservatives, and maybe even Christians in the military, painting everyone as a right-wing extremist. The head of this task force has let his leftist political leanings known. Moreover, a Lt. Col. in the Space Force has recently been relieved of his command for writing a book exposing Marxism in the military. Did he have the authority to do that? Is he telling the truth?
Join Frank as he addresses these issues and points out that the kind of “diversity” and “equity” demanded by the Left does nothing to advance the mission of the US military and may even hurt that mission.
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May 21, 2021
Cancelling Cancel Culture
What comes to your mind when you hear “cancel culture”? Words that come to mind are rash, hostile, judgmental, unforgiving, graceless, and subjective. Join Frank as he unpacks some problems with cancel culture and answers this important question: How are Christians supposed to respond when pressured to agree with ideologies that are unbiblical and harmful?
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May 14, 2021
Freedom Requires Restraint
What does it really mean to be free? Does it mean that you're free of all restraints? If it does— as many in our culture seem to think— then exercising that kind of freedom will lead to your demise.
Can you really create your own reality, independent of the facts? You’ll be amazed at what some college students think about this. You’ll hear an unforgettable clip of what they say about what should be uncontroversial and obvious truths. During this show, Frank unpacks the critical difference between being free FROM and being free TO. He also shows why the cancel culture is so joyless and hostile, and why you will never get peace without truth.
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May 7, 2021
Unbelievable? With Justin Brierley
Justin Brierley, host of the wildly successful debate podcast from the UK called Unbelievable? joins Frank to reveal why he’s still a Christian after hearing atheist arguments for the last 15 years. Justin moderates debates and discussions between Christians and atheists or people of other faiths (Frank has been on the program twice). Justin and Frank discuss the best arguments for atheism, the problems with materialism, and the fact that the new atheism is dying as atheists are becoming increasingly more open to Christianity.
Join Justin, N.T. Wright, Josh, and Sean McDowell, and many others online for the 2021 Unbelievable conference on May 15. Details are here.
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Apr 30, 2021
Cancelling the Myth: Sharing the Gospel Online is Not Effective
Jorge Gil, Executive Director of CrossExamined.org, guest hosts this week’s episode of the I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist podcast. Jorge dives into the challenges of the digital mission field during his interview with Jon McCray, founder of the incredibly successful YouTube channel, Whaddo You Meme?? Does the internet only have room for the me-centric “Christian influencer” or can we do better?
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Apr 23, 2021
The Key to Your Life in One Verse
John Stonestreet, President of the ColsonCenter.org joins Frank to unpack one verse in the Bible that will determine the fate of your life. To the extent that you can control your life, this one verse says it all (and it’s NOT John 3:16— in fact, it’s not even in the New Testament). This is a very practical show that will help you and your loved ones set the right path for life.
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Apr 15, 2021
Your God is Too Small
Well, this is going to be provocative. Frank says that your God is too small if you can’t understand why Jesus is the only way. Your God is too small if you can’t imagine that God would disagree with you on certain moral matters. Your God is too small if you can’t understand why God would kill a man for simply preventing the Ark of the Covenant from falling into the mud. This episode will help you comprehend who the true God really is.
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Apr 9, 2021
Jesus a Racist?
A “woke” pastor recently released a popular TikTok video charging Jesus with racism. After all, in Mark 7 Jesus appears to call a Canaanite woman a “dog.” On the face of it, that appears to be at least slander, if not racism. What do we make of this? Frank addresses that question as well as:
Should we just take Christianity on blind faith?
How should we respond to pastors blessing sexual immorality?
And should United Airlines have a racial and gender quota for their pilots? They just announced that they are planning on it!
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Apr 1, 2021
Return of the God Hypothesis PART 2 with Dr. Stephen Meyer
Dr. Stephen Meyer joins Frank for part 2 of the three major discoveries that comprise his excellent new book, Return of the God Hypothesis. They discuss the evidence for
The beginning of the universe
The fine-tuning of the universe
The information found in living things
All of which points to an intelligent being. Who is this Intelligent being? The God of the Bible? And what about the God of the Gaps objection?
Frank and Steve touch on those and other questions. In the meantime, make sure you get the book because there is so much more there
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Mar 26, 2021
Return of the God Hypothesis with Dr. Stephen Meyer
Is science and religion at war? If so, why were the founders of modern science all theists, most Christians? Why did God as a cause fall out of favor for a while but is now returning? What about God of the gaps?
Dr. Stephen Meyer joins Frank to discuss some major findings expressed in his excellent new book, Return of the God Hypothesis. Their far-reaching conversation includes answers to the questions just mentioned, plus:
Why do the laws of nature exist? What are they? Do they actually cause anything?
What three discoveries over the past century are causing the return of God's hypothesis?
What evidence do we have that the universe had a beginning?
Did the universe really come from nothing? Couldn’t it have come from pre-existing matter?
Why say God caused it? Why not a multiverse or a quantum vacuum?
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Mar 19, 2021
You Can’t Make this Stuff Up!
How can we know that the New Testament writers are telling the truth? Frank presents three lines of evidence to show that they didn’t make up the NT story:
It has EMBARRASSING DETAILS that would not have been invented by those trying to pass off a lie as the truth.
There is EMBEDDED CONFIRMATION between the gospel accounts that show the writers either were eyewitnesses or are citing independent eyewitness sources of the same events.
The Jewish writers died EXCRUCIATING DEATHS when they could have saved themselves by staying with their Jewish beliefs and denying the Resurrection.
There are many points in this show that you can share with your unbelieving friends. Just ask them before you do: “If Jesus really rose from the dead to prove He is God, would you follow Him?"
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Mar 12, 2021
Can You Believe Something You’ve Never Seen?
Many people say that they can’t believe in miracles because they’ve never seen one. Is that a good reason to disbelieve in the miraculous? Frank points out that you believe in a lot of things that you’ve never seen, and that miracles are exactly the kind of phenomenon that occurs rarely. If they occurred more… well, you’ll have to listen. So should we believe in the Resurrection of Jesus? Frank gives four lines of evidence to show that the answer is yes. In fact, it takes more faith to believe Jesus did NOT rise from the dead. (Note: This podcast builds on the evidence presented in last week’s show.)
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Mar 5, 2021
Murder Without a Cause?
Did former football star O.J. Simpson actually murder two people back in 1994? The evidence appears overwhelming that he did. Frank goes through that evidence and then relates it to the question of God’s existence.
What is the probability that this evidence would exist if OJ was NOT the murderer? Likewise, what is the probability we would have the evidence for God we have if God does NOT exist?
Along the way, Frank discusses the cosmological, teleological, and moral arguments, and even uses a poker analogy to illustrate the prohibitive odds of saying that God does NOT exist.
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Feb 26, 2021
Progressive Christianity: Coming to a Church Near You
A self-described "progressive" Christian church in Nashville, TN made headlines last week with a meme claiming the Bible is not the word of God, not infallible, and not inerrant. Years ago, this was an evangelical church in the heart of the Bible belt, but over time, the slow and subtle shift toward liberalism and postmodernism came to a head when they declared themselves a "progressive" church.
Alisa addresses questions including:
What is the progressive view of the Bible?
How does this view contradict the historic Christian view of the Bible?
What are some ways progressives try and pass their views as "Christian?"
How do progressives change the definitions of commonly understood words and phrases?
What is Jesus' view of Scripture and how does it contradict the progressive view?
What does a typical progressive doctrinal statement look like?
How can we spot these ideas in our own churches?
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Feb 19, 2021
The Ravi Zacharias scandal and the truth of Christianity
The report is out, and it is devastating. Many of the facts have come from the victims themselves and have been verified by looking at Ravi’s own smartphones, which included text messages, emails, and pictures. For several years Ravi Zacharias had been living a double life; on one hand as a respected Christian apologist, evangelist, and ministry leader; on the other as a serial sexual predator—a man who used his reputation to groom women, many of them massage therapists, to engage in immoral behavior against their will.
Frank comments on Ravi’s unconscionable behavior and addresses several questions including:
Why did no one notice this earlier?
Why didn’t the Holy Spirit prevent this and other high-profile falls?
Does this disprove Christianity?
What can we do to prevent this from happening again?
Frank also cites 10 ways that such evil behavior is actually a reminder to us that the Christian worldview is true and opposing worldviews are not.
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Feb 12, 2021
Do Extraordinary Claims Require Extraordinary Evidence?
If you believe in the Resurrection or the biblical miracles, skeptics will often dismiss your beliefs by saying that “extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence”. Is that claim true? What does “extraordinary” mean? Do skeptics and atheists apply that standard to their own beliefs? In this show, Frank lays out some of the evidence for Christianity— some of which is extraordinary— and then examines the counterclaims of atheists. It turns out that atheist claims are extraordinary, yet they have no evidence for them! Frank also addresses these questions: Why is there evidence for anything? Why is does this orderly universe exist and why can our minds gather and understand that evidence? What best explains ordinary cause and effect? You might become amazed at the ordinary all around you.
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Feb 6, 2021
Racism Doesn’t Explain Everything
Why are women paid less on average than men for the same job? Is it sexism? Why do certain ethnic groups have worse outcomes than others? Is it racism? Why did Alberto Salazar beat Frank Turek by 43 minutes in the 1981 New York City Marathon? Was it discrimination? How do you discover the causes for different outcomes in life?
Frank shows that true cause and effect regarding outcomes in our society is much more difficult to establish than those who chant slogans. There are hundreds of reasons why people wind up where they are. Discrimination may explain some of it, but our country has made great progress away from racism despite what current woke people say. Racism does not explain everything.
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Jan 29, 2021
Tactics for People who Won’t Listen
Greg Koukl, the author of the great book Tactics (the 10th Anniversary edition), joins Frank to discuss tactical ways you can have conversations with people who won’t listen— people who claim that they reject the use of reason. In fact, if you use reason, that’s just a cover for your racism! They also discuss the hazards of using the term “social justice”, and how to respond to those who do. As always, Greg provides helpful insights on how a Christian can effectively navigate this increasingly hostile culture.
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Jan 22, 2021
EVIL NEVER RESTS
Proverbs 18:17 says, “The one who states his case first seems right until the other comes and examines him.” Yet, there’s an expectation that you’re supposed to have an informed opinion on an event the second a story breaks. And if you don’t say something, you’ll be accused of not caring: Silence is violence! Silence is compliance!
Frank applies this insight to a question about the riots and then addresses questions related to:
Is there ever a justification for using violence against your government?
Are biblical prohibitions about homosexual behavior really about pedophilia?
How can we be sinless in heaven if we have free will? Won’t there be the potential for sin?
How can prayer work if God knows all things in advance?
Is recreational marijuana biblical?
If God designed DNA, then why are there birth defects?
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Jan 14, 2021
“Immortal: How Death Drives Us” with Clay Jones
Are you happy or sad about current events? Don’t get too happy or sad because the things of this world are temporary. The state is temporary, but you are eternal.
Solomon said that God has put eternity on our hearts. But unless we accept God’s gracious offer of Heaven, we will try to find substitutes for God in an attempt to satisfy our desire for immortality. Join Frank as he welcomes Dr. Clay Jones to share findings from his new book, Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It. Clay and Frank have an insightful conversation about many related issues, including philosophy, C.S. Lewis, why some Christians fear death, and whether or not true meaning can be found without God.
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Jan 8, 2021
The Roots of Riots
Why was there a riot at the Capitol by Trump Supporters? Why have there been riots across America this year by Leftists? What are the roots of these riots?
Frank exposes the underlying problem in our country that has led to violence. There is plenty of blame to go around, including the church. There is no excuse for this violence but there are plenty of explanations. Along the way, he distinguishes between causes and conditions and what Christians should do to help our country.
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Dec 31, 2020
Using Beauty to Deceive
If you want to deceive someone to believe a falsehood, dress up the falsehood to look beautiful or at least more attractive. This deception occurs every day in our culture, and sometimes the church when people use language as a beautiful cover for sin. In this show, Frank looks at how people do this by using attractive words— such as Love, tolerance, justice, equality, progressive, and the like— to make you feel better about doing something wrong. Listening might help you discern truth from deception and avoid sin and pain.
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Dec 23, 2020
Of Infinite Importance
How many of the objections did you hear about Christianity strike at the heart of Christianity? In other words, if you couldn’t answer them would that mean that Christianity is false? Frank has discovered that the answer is no. Christianity is still true even if such objections or questions remain unaddressed. In this show, Frank unpacks that point and C.S. Lewis’s maxim that Christianity, if true, is of Infinite Importance. Why? Because how you respond to the true meaning of Christmas will determine your eternity.
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Dec 18, 2020
Critical Theory with Dr. Neil Shenvi
Why are people being canceled for recognizing clear biological facts? Why are all white people being declared racist regardless of their behavior? Why are people being ordered to repent for sins they never personally committed? Dr. Neil Shenvi explains that these and other shocking phenomena in our culture are the results of a growing view of the world called “Critical Theory.” He joins Frank to answer questions such as:
What is Critical Theory? What does it get right, and what does it get wrong? How does it line up with the Bible?How does it oppose what Martin Luther King taught? What are some signs that it is seeping into your church? What questions should you ask people who believe it? What practical steps should we take to improve race relations in America?
As you’ll see, Neil is very clear and concise about this growing movement in our culture. If you don’t care about this now, you will be made to care. See much more about this topic on Dr. Shen…
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Dec 11, 2020
“Chasing Love” by Sean McDowell
Almost everyone is in love with love. But what is love and how does it relate to sex? Dr. Sean McDowell joins Frank to offer insights from his new book 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚: 𝙎𝙚𝙭, 𝙇𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. Frank and Sean discuss everything from the purpose of life to the purpose of sex, as well as issues such as singleness, pornography, cohabitation, and transgenderism. These issues are overtaking our culture, and Christians must be able to understand them and help the people they impact. This podcast will help!
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Dec 7, 2020
How Should Christians Disagree About Important Things?
By Richard Land
This past week the Evangelical world has reverberated with a debate by two of Evangelicaldom’s most illustrious, influential, and popular theologians: John Piper and Wayne Grudem. On October 22, John Piper wrote an article, “Policies, Persons, and Paths to Ruin: Pondering the Implications of the 2020 Elections.” In which he explains why he would not be voting for Biden or Trump and noted in a tweet that “the reasoning really matters.” Piper’s article ignited a firestorm of discussion on social media.
On October 27, Wayne Grudem wrote an in-depth response to Piper, “A Respectful Response to My Friend John Piper about Voting for Trump,” which appeared in The Christian Post. I won’t try to summarize what they said. They did that themselves, succinctly and with clarity and passion. They were both clearly aware that they were in disagreement about profoundly important issues.
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Dec 4, 2020
“How (Not) to Read the Bible” with Dan Kimball
A popular meme says that reading the Bible is the fastest way to become an atheist! On the face of it, the Bible does seem to have some verses that are pro-slavery, pro-violence, anti-women, and anti-science. Leaving aside the fact that atheists have no objective moral standard by which to judge anything wrong, these verses do seem to present a problem for Christians. Young people see these memes and are cast into doubt. That’s why you need to get the excellent new book by pastor and seminary professor Dan Kimball called 𝑯𝒐𝒘 (𝑵𝒐𝒕) 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆: 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊-𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏, 𝑨𝒏𝒕𝒊-𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑷𝒓𝒐-𝑽𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑷𝒓𝒐-𝑺𝒍𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑶𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚-𝑺𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒑…
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Nov 25, 2020
No one can be Happy without this
Unhappy? It’s impossible to be happy unless you are thankful. Frank uses the book of Romans and common sense to show why. Along the way, Frank addresses the politically incorrect passages in Romans 1 and asks questions to people who disagree with Paul and Jesus. Frank also addresses the following questions listeners have:
Why isn’t Jeremiah 29:11 a promise to us? Does God condone concubines and polygamy? Does God speak to Christians directly? Why doesn’t He speak to me?
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Nov 20, 2020
Live Not by Lies with Rod Dreher
For years, émigrés from the former Soviet bloc have been telling New York Times best-selling author, Rod Dreher they see telltale signs of "soft" totalitarianism cropping up in America. In his new book, Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents, Dreher amplifies the alarm sounded by these brave men. “America is sleepwalking into soft totalitarianism. If we ignore the prophetic voices of those who survived Communism, we deserve what we get,” says Dreher. We are walking into a trap, and the solution is much more than politics.
Mr. Dreher joins Frank to expose this encroaching problem and offer some solutions. All Christians need to listen to this! If you begin to live by lies now, you will not resist when you’re pressured to deny Christ.
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Nov 13, 2020
Challenging Conversations with Jason Jimenez
Are you afraid to have conversations about controversial issues? Some are even controversial in the church! Then join Frank as he welcomes Jason Jimenez, author of the new book Challenging Conversations. The book gives practical advice on how to have productive conversations on 9 issues: Depression and mental illness, addiction, pornography, pre-marital sex, divorce and remarriage, LGBT issues, abortion, politics, and racism. On the show, Frank and Jason cover three of these issues. After the show, check out Jason’s ministry www.StandStrongMinistries.org
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Nov 7, 2020
The Election and Why Socialism Doesn’t Work
How should Christians react to an election that they think may be fraudulent, regardless of who they support? How should we treat those who disagree with us politically? Despite the political upheaval, what will, thankfully, never change in the Christian’s life?
Frank addresses those questions and then offers a short primer on economics which shows why socialism doesn’t work— in fact, it can’t work because it misdiagnoses human nature and economics 101. Young people especially need to listen to this.
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Nov 7, 2020
The Fire-Breathing Dragon in The Garage vs God
In the year 2018 the debate “What Best Explains Reality: Theism or Atheism? (Frank Turek vs. Michael Shermer)” took place. Frank presented his case for the existence of God as the best explanation for some facts about reality, such as the origin and fine-tuned of the universe and the objective moral values and duties. One of Shermer's arguments to demonstrate the deficiency of the hypothesis of God was to present the famous analogy of "The Dragon in The Garage", used for the first time by Carl Sagan in his book The Demon-Haunted World.
This is the original analogy:
Suppose I seriously make such an assertion to you. Surely, you'd want to check it out, see for yourself. There have been innumerable stories of dragons over the centuries, but no real evidence. What an opportunity!"Show me," you say. I lead you to my garage. You look inside and see a ladder, empty paint cans, an old tricycle--but no dragon."Where's the dragon?" you ask."Oh, she's right here," I reply, waving vaguely. "…
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Nov 4, 2020
How Do I Know that I Know?
By Richard Howe
In 2013, I had the privilege of participating in both a written and panel dialog/debate with K. Scott Oliphint of Westminster Seminary and Jason Lisle founder of the Biblical Science Institute. Oliphint is a theologian and Lisle is an astrophysicist. Both are proponents of the apologetic method of Presuppositionalism in the tradition of Cornelius Van Til.
Recently a student of mine asked me how I would respond to one of Jason Lisle’s challenges to me.
I contend that all knowledge begins in the senses and is completed in the intellect.
(Lest the reader misunderstand what I specifically mean by my use of the term ‘knowledge’ in this context, he is encouraged to read my blog article titled “Discussing Aquinas” here.) Lisle asked:
“How does he know that he’s not in the ‘Matrix’ and that his sensory experiences have nothing to do with the real world?”[1]
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Oct 30, 2020
Should Christians be one-issue voters? with Scott Klusendorf
The creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer, just put out a video causing some Christians to doubt the importance of voting for pro-life candidates. Frank wrote a response to the video that you can access at Crossexamined.org. On this show, pro-life author and trainer, Scott Klusendorf, joins Frank to discuss the flaws in Mr. Vischer’s video and to make the case for life in a concise way. They also respond to some of the most prominent pro-abortion objections and show that Christians do not qualify a candidate on one issue, but we rightfully disqualify a candidate on one issue. Just watch the one minute video at caseforlife.com to see why (this is a video that YouTube tried to censor).
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Oct 21, 2020
The Price of Panic, with Dr. Jay Richards
What have we learned from the COVID pandemic and our response to it? Does the data show that the lockdown worked? What was the total human cost of the lockdown? What steps did the media take to disseminate “panic porn”? Why were the models so wrong? Why do we have conflicting scientific opinions? How many people really did die from COVID? Is the current increase in cases really something to worry about? What is the death rate and are deaths going up or down? How should we respond to this time?
Dr. Jay Richards joins Frank to discuss those and other questions related to his timely new book “The Price of Panic: How the Tyranny of Experts Turned a Pandemic into a Catastrophe”.
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Oct 16, 2020
Another Gospel with Alisa Childers
There is a far deeper problem than atheism infecting the church. Alisa Childers, a Christian singer with ZOEgirl, almost got infected herself. She was challenged to renounce the true gospel and adopt another gospel—that of progressive Christianity. She joins Frank to tell her story and discuss her fabulous new book “Another Gospel,” which is part autobiographical and part apologetics.
Among the issues they cover:
How did your pastor try to convert away from the true Gospel?What is progressive and Christian about progressive Christianity?What are the basic beliefs of progressive Christianity?What the signs of a person or church-going in that direction?Why do people become progressive Christians?How is progressive Christianity more intolerant than true Christianity?What are its racist and Marxist roots? What evidence do we have that the early Christians were conservative, not progressive?How do you reach out to those who consider themselves progressive Christians?
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Oct 9, 2020
Every Black Life Matters
What is critical race theory? What does BLM stand for as an organization? Can Christians support it? Frank interviews Neil Mammen and Kevin McGary, co-founders of EveryBLM.com.
Here are some of the questions they discuss:
What is critical race theory?
What is intersectionality?
How many races are they?
Are there still systematic injustices in American Law? If so, where are they?
Should reparations be paid for past injustices?
What is the BLM organization for and against politically?
Is There a Non-Marxist Biblical Alternative to ‘Black Lives Matter?’
Does EVERY Black Life matter?
How can you fruitfully interact with BLM protestors?
What can you do to help minorities in America?
Mr. McGary makes a startling proposal regarding reparations that will certainly generate some email! This is a fascinating conversation.
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Oct 2, 2020
Why is our Country Split?
Why can’t two men running for President debate respectfully? Maybe it’s because our entire culture—which includes you and me—can’t debate respectfully. Why can’t we?
Way back in 1978, Alexandr Solzhenitsyn, the Russian dissident, and author who spent eight years in a Russian Gulag, gave a prophetic speech at Harvard’s graduation. It could have been written today because Solzhenitsyn nails the problems in our culture that have led to the divide. Frank recites highlights of the speech, the problems Solzhenitsyn identifies and offers what we can do to solve them.
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Sep 25, 2020
Reaching Gen Z with Dr. Sean McDowell
Are you having trouble reaching your children—elementary school through college—with the truth of Christianity? If so, maybe it’s because you haven’t considered what really motivates Gen Z. Dr. Sean McDowell joins Frank to discuss How to Reach and Equip Gen Z, which is also the title of Sean's brand new online course starting this week (go to Crossexamined.org and click “Online Courses). Among the questions they discuss on this show:
Who is Gen Z?
Why did you write a book about reaching them?
What are some misconceptions about this generation?
What is the defining factor of Gen Z?
What is their emotional state?
How does technology shape the way they think?
How is social media affecting them, especially on sexual issues?
What are the biggest questions being asked by young people today?
Do students care about the truth?
What is one thing parents can do to better reach them?
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Sep 18, 2020
Evangelicals, Trump and the Election with Dr. Michael Brown
Evangelicals today are deeply divided over Donald Trump. Some see him as a savior figure, anointed by God to protect the church and make America great again. Others see him more like the antichrist, doing great harm to the nation and bringing embarrassment to the church. Who’s right? Might they both have good points? What should we do to move forward?
Dr. Michael Brown, author of Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test? joins Frank as the 2020 election approaches. Among the questions they address are:
Evangelicals have been known as the “values voters” who are always proclaiming, “Character counts! Morality matters!” Have we been hypocritical in our support of Trump?
Are Christians losing their ability to witness if they support Trump for president?
During the 2016 primaries, you strongly opposed Trump before voting for him vs. Hillary. What changed your mind, and why do you plan to vote for Trump in 2020?
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Sep 11, 2020
Last Call: Addressing the Problem of Suicide
On August 1, 2007, Pastor John Mark Caton of Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, Texas, got a phone call from his brother. It was his last call. His brother took his life the next day. Dr. Caton joins Frank to discuss this very difficult topic. They address these among other questions:
What can we do to prevent suicide?
How should parents talk to their kids about it? (Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among young people.)
Why is isolation such a problem?
How does social media contribute to the problem?
What does the Bible say about suicide?
Can a person who commits suicide go to Heaven?
How can we minister to those who are left behind?
To get a free copy of Dr. Caton’s new book, Last Call, text BOOK to 77978.
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Sep 4, 2020
Does the Bible Condone Slavery?
Passages in the Old Testament mention buying “slaves” or servants. One even states “If a man sells his daughter as a female slave (Ex. 21:7) ….” What? Buying and selling slaves? Selling your daughter? This is crazy and obviously immoral! But are we understanding the passages correctly? Are people really considered property in the OT? Was “slavery” in the OT the kind of institution we had in America up to the Civil War? No. Dr. Paul Copan, author of Is God a Moral Monster? joins Frank and sets the record straight. They cover many of the objections that skeptics raise in Frank’s answer to the slavery question in this short video from the University of Nebraska.
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Aug 29, 2020
The Strongest Argument for God
There is an argument for God that works even if the universe is eternal, even if macroevolution is true, even if a person believes that science is the supreme source of knowledge. It’s an argument that is as old as Aristotle, yet few talk about it today. Tricia Scribner, co-editor of the new book, Answering the Music Man, joins Frank for a fascinating discussion that unpacks this ancient argument in modern terms. Frank and Tricia show that science wouldn’t even work unless the premises of this argument were true.
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Aug 21, 2020
Does Abortion Trump Everything Else?
Does Abortion Trump Everything Else?
Have you heard people say that you’re just a one-issue voter? You’re pro-life on abortion but you need to be pro-life until natural death. You need a more biblically balanced view and address other issues that are just as important, such as racism, poverty, and healthcare. Dr. Ron Sider, a politically liberal evangelical, makes that case in a new blog.
Frank responds that equating all those issues makes four major mistakes, including ignoring the teaching of Jesus. This is an important show as we enter the home stretch of the election season.
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Aug 14, 2020
Too Good to be False with Tom Gilson
Are you skeptical that anyone could present fresh insights about Jesus after two thousand years? Tom Gilson has done just that in his new book, Too Good to Be False: How Jesus' Incomparable Character Reveals His Reality. Tom does this by highlighting what Jesus didn’t say and do, which is almost as shocking as what Jesus did say and do. Tom joins Frank and reveals these new insights about Jesus. He also helps you realize how feeble the arguments against the biblical Jesus are.
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Aug 7, 2020
Those that have never heard? And a COVID Update
Frank shares a passionate reaction to the death of Mike Adams and then tackles the COVID situation, including the idea that churches and schools should reopen. If you can only school remotely, Frank recommends the online classes at CrossExamined.org he’s teaching this Fall.
Frank also gives robust answers to the following listener questions:
Why did God allow Adam and Eve to be tempted when He knew what would happen?
What about those that have never heard about Jesus?
What about those who think they are good people and don’t need forgiveness?
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Jul 31, 2020
The Mike Adams I Knew and Loved
Our friend Dr. Mike Adams has died. He was a UNC Wilmington Criminology Professor, a Summit Professor, a columnist, and author, a Free Speech and Pro-life Warrior, a fellow instructor with Frank and J. Warner Wallace on our Fearless Faith seminar, and most importantly, a born again Christian. Authorities are ruling it a suicide. Is that really what happened, and if so, why?
Frank has some answers as he honors a man of love and courage whom many misunderstood and vilified. Beware: this tribute is direct and raw.
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Jul 24, 2020
Combat Operations and Christianity with Jason Sweet, Veteran USAF Special OPs
“If men were angels, no government would be necessary,” said James Madison, Father of the U.S. Constitution. Since our natures are bent toward evil, someone must have the authority to protect innocent people from those who want to do evil. God gave the government that authority. Is it Christian to use force to restore the peace?
Frank invites former USAF Pararescue jumper (PJ), Jason Sweet, on the show to discuss how special forces training and combat operations provide parallels to the Christian life. Jason, who now trains special forces candidates through socomathlete.com, shares his experience in PJ training and in combat in Afghanistan. This is a fascinating show.
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Jul 17, 2020
2084 with Dr. John Lennox
“Summoning a Demon” is how Tesla CEO Elon Musk referred to Artificial Intelligence. Is he right? Artificial Intelligence is here, and more is coming. Will it bring us utopia or dystopia? Should we be enthralled or afraid? What are the ethics of AI? Will AI machines ever become conscious? What does the Bible have to say about AI? Could AI actually be predicted by the book of Revelation?
Frank interviews the great John Lennox, who has written a provocative new book on AI. It’s fittingly called 2084, and he is the guest for the entire program.
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Jul 10, 2020
Are you a Selective Moralizer?
What makes you think that your moral views are correct? If you were a white person in the Southern U.S. in 1840, what would you think of slavery? If you lived anywhere in the U.S. in 1840, what would you think of abortion? How about homosexual behavior and same-sex marriage? Are you just a product of your culture? Is morality just a product of your culture? Frank delves deep into current events and philosophy to discover what the real truth is, and to expose the selective moralizing that infects cancel culture advocates. He also proposes what is the most egregious injustice by race and the biggest reason for unequal results by race. Lots of important ground is covered here. Don’t miss this one!
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Jul 3, 2020
What I Learned from My Father’s Death
In this very personal podcast, Frank reveals the lessons he’s learned from his Father’s recent death. He also reflects on C.S. Lewis’s argument from desire, and how Christianity makes the best sense of our intuitions.
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Jun 26, 2020
A Conversation About Racism Between Black and White Christians
Detective J. Warner Wallace hosts a former gang member, now Christian apologist, Vada Hedgeman, to discuss racism. What experiences with cops did Vada have growing up? What is systematic racism? Are there more prominent causes than racism for inequalities between blacks and whites? Does grouping people by race or ethnicity actually feed racism? Where do we go from here? This is just the start of a long but important conversation.
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Jun 19, 2020
What does sex mean?
What does sex mean according to the Supreme Court? Frank identifies and expounds upon 5 Casualties in the Court’s LGBTQ Sex Ruling:
We the People
Women
LGBTQ People
96% of the Population
Religious Freedom
Frank reveals the sixth casualty as well, one for which the original civil rights law was made.
He then offers some solutions and traces the absurd ruling—which rationally nullifies the basis for any human rights—back to a rejection of Aristotle. Listen to find out how.
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Jun 13, 2020
Defund the Police?
Defund the police is one of the demands of the Black Lives Matter movement. Is that the right solution to racism in the police force? Should we defund all doctors if some commit malpractice? What does BLM believe? How do they compare with the teaching of Christ? Can you believe that black lives matter yet oppose some of BLM’s political goals? Frank looks at human nature, crime stats, and the scriptures to get some answers. He also addresses some of the contradictory assertions we hear from Left. This is an important show for these tense times!
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Jun 6, 2020
The Cure for Racism
Frank and J. Warner Wallace address the racism issue head-on by answering:
How can two white guys talk about this, especially when one is a cop?
How has the debate about racism changed in the social media age?
How has the use of data increased our polarization?
Regardless of quarrels over data, what is true about the vast majority on both sides?
What is the real root of racism?
What can the government do about this?
What is the real cure for racism?
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May 16, 2020
Principles to Keep in Mind When Evaluating COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
J. Warner Wallace guest hosts for Dr. Frank Turek and describes several principles to help evaluate COVID-19 Conspiracy theories based on his casework as a cold-case detective.
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May 9, 2020
Talking with Your Kids about Jesus with Natasha Crain
Jesus of Nazareth is not only the most influential human being in history but God incarnate. Do you know how to talk with your kids about Him? You will after you hear this podcast because author and apologist Natasha Crain is Frank’s guest. Natasha and Frank discuss:
Is Jesus God?
If Jesus is God, how could He die?
Did ancient people believe in miracles because they were more gullible?
What did Jesus teach about Hell?
Didn’t Jesus tell us not to judge? If so, how are we to make any decisions?
What did Jesus teach about love? Is it approval?
What did the death of Jesus accomplish?
Why does it matter if Jesus resurrected?
Did the disciples lie about the resurrection story?
How is the Christian view of God different?
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May 2, 2020
Does Love Require Approval?
The culture says, “To love me you must approve of what I do.” Is that true? Does love require approval?
Many so-called Christians are claiming the answer is yes— that we must approve of what people want to do in order to love them. Frank shows why that’s false and would make real love impossible. The kind of love that Jesus demonstrated and commanded of us requires that we sacrificially seek the good of the other person, and that requires that we disapprove of harmful behaviors.
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Apr 24, 2020
Philosophy is more Certain than Science
How can philosophy be more certain than science? How can morality be more certain than science? That goes against the common wisdom. Join Frank as he uses COVID 19, as an illustration, to show we know philosophy and morality at least as well if not better than we know scientific truths. Since science is built on philosophy in at least nine ways, science is only as good as our philosophy. Frank also addresses questions on why God created us knowing we would sin, and how to deal with doubts.
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Apr 18, 2020
Conservatives on Campus with Charlie Kirk
Why should Christians be interested in politics? What political principles should they advocate? Is anyone teaching the principles of political freedom, free markets and limited government on high school and college campuses?
Charlie Kirk is the founder and president of TurningPoint USA, which has about 2,000 clubs on high school and college campuses. He joins Frank for an enlightening discussion that ranges from how to articulate conservative principles, to Christians and President Trump, to why would God allow evil. Charlie is only 26 years old, but, as you’ll see, he has wisdom and insights beyond his years.
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Apr 6, 2020
Dr. Dan and Hope
Frank gets an update on coronavirus from Dr. Daniel Eichenberger, MD. What is he seeing in the hospitals? How are his patients doing? Why are the predictions so wildly different from model to model? (Because there are so many assumptions for which we don’t have good data. This provides another illustration of why science doesn’t say anything, scientists do). In Dr. Dan’s judgment, what’s the best way forward? (For more, and to ask Dr. Dan questions, join Frank and Dr. Dan on Monday, April 6, at 11:30 am ET on the HOPE ONE live stream at CrossExamined.org, our YouTube channel, or FB page).
Frank then further investigates why God allows evil and shows where our true hope comes from. And everyone can have that hope for free!
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Mar 28, 2020
Evil is a powerful argument FOR God
Many are asking the questions, “If there is a good God, why does he allow viruses? Why doesn’t he stop evil?” In fact, some are claiming that evil proves that God doesn’t exist.
But Frank lays out the case that evil is a powerful argument FOR God. He cites twenty assumptions that people make when they claim the contrary, and most of these assumptions are best explained by God. The show also contains important announcements that will give you hope each day during the coronavirus lockdown (Join us for the new Hope One LIVESTREAM each weekday at 11:30 am ET).
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Mar 21, 2020
Dr. Dan Treats a Coronavirus Patient
Dr. Dan Eichenberger, MD, is back to shoot more sanity into a sensationalized situation. As Christians, we are commanded to obey what our government wants us to do in this situation. But that doesn’t mean we have to buy into the fear caused by a media that is hyping this entire coronavirus issue. The media is skewing stats and reporting half-truths. Dr. Dan corrects the misinformation and gives us a first-hand account of treating a coronavirus patient himself.
Here are some of the questions and issues Frank and Dr. Dan discuss:
Why is the media not reporting the death rate? What is the death rate?
How contagious is this compared to other viruses?
You’re treating a coronavirus patient right now. What drugs are working?
We hear a lot about flattening the curve. Explain what that is, and will we be successful?
California Governor Gavin Newsom thinks 25 million in his state of 40 million will get infected. Is that reasonable?
We hear we have fewer hospital beds tha…
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Mar 14, 2020
Is it time to run and hide?
Is it time to run and hide? Should you cut yourself off from other people because of the coronavirus? Is the level of concern reasonable or overblown?
Dr. Dan Eichenberger, MD, is Frank’s guest, and he gives a shot of sanity into our sensationalized environment. Among the questions he and Frank investigate:
What is unique about the coronavirus? Is this anything new?
How deadly is it?
Up to 50,000 people in the US will die of the flu this year. How many from the coronavirus?
What will most who get the virus experience?
Does it make sense to shut all large gatherings down, including church services?
If you were a benevolent dictator of America, what would you do?
Frank looks to the scriptures and other Christians (including C.S. Lewis) for how Christians should live in the face of risk. The truth is, we always live with the threat of death. All of us also have a virus called sin. Christians know the cure, and people right now might be more open to considering th…
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Mar 7, 2020
Evidence for the Exodus
How many times have you heard that there is no evidence for the exodus, particularly no evidence from Egypt? That claim is demonstrably false! Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy joins Frank along with Dr. Stephen Meyer of the Discovery Institute to review a list of eight findings, most from Egypt, that corroborate the Bible’s account of the exodus. In fact, Dr. Kennedy recently traveled to northern Sudan (Egypt in biblical times) to confirm the oldest inscription ever discovered of Yahweh. It's from 1400 B.C. and sheds amazing light on the exodus.
You’ll be able to read and see all of this when Dr. Kennedy’s new book, Unearthing the Bible, is published later this Spring. But right now, you can hear some of the highlights. Don’t miss this one. Fascinating!
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Feb 29, 2020
Killing in the name of God?
If God told you to kill someone, what would you do? Wouldn’t you seek a psychiatrist? Why did Abraham almost go through with killing his son Isaac? How did Abraham know God told him and not a demon? How does the violence in the Old Testament differ from that in the Qur’an? And does God really give us free choice if it’s either “worship me or go to Hell!”
Atheists often challenge Christians with questions like this. In fact, Frank tells of an atheist asking some of these questions this week at the University of Nebraska. How does one respond to this and other questions? Listen to find out!
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Feb 22, 2020
Does logic apply to God? And other questions
Can we put God in a box of our own logic? Aren’t His ways higher than our ways? Did God invent logic? Did human beings invent it?
Frank goes deep into those questions to the foundation of reality. He also takes a fresh look at an often-misinterpreted passage in Isaiah 55 about God’s ways being higher than ours.
Other questions addressed in this show include:
Is morality subjective and based on the majority vote?
Does every negation really imply an affirmation?
How can Hell be separation from God if God is everywhere?
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Feb 16, 2020
Questions to ask my LGBTQ friends
A 14-year-old young lady wrote to Frank a question about reaching out to her bisexual friend. How can she do that effectively? This is a sensitive and emotional issue in our culture today, and many people are ready to pounce on you with several objections (and names) if you express the biblical view of sexuality. Frank offers some advice and facts about the situation to help improve the chances that any outreach effort will yield light rather than heat.
Frank also responds to questions about:
The morality of marijuana use
How much is America sliding toward judgment like ancient Israel?
Atheist objections which assert that God is just a convenient answer to the beginning and fine-tuning of the universe
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Feb 8, 2020
Cosmic Child Abuse? Answering Moral Objections to the Atonement
For two thousand years, Christians have understood the death of Jesus to be substitutionary—a sacrifice that paid for our sins. From the earliest creeds to the teaching of the New Testament to the writings of the Church Fathers to today, this has been a core belief of Christianity throughout its history. But in modern times, this idea is being repudiated as “Cosmic Child Abuse.” On today’s show, we are going to address these questions:
• What is the historic belief of the Christian church on atonement?
• Why does God have wrath and how can that be a good thing?
• Is penal substitutionary atonement a late invention of medieval Christians?
• If God required the sacrifice of his Son, doesn’t that make him a Divine child abuser?
• If I can just forgive people without a sacrifice, why can’t God?
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Jan 31, 2020
Life is Like Football
Is Christianity a crutch that just makes people feel better?
Is Christianity too binary? Too exclusive?
Does God want to condemn most of his beautiful creation to a fiery Hell?
What if Christianity doesn’t work for you? Doesn’t resonate with you?
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has left Christianity because he believes it is too exclusive, too binary, and that the Christian God wants to condemn most people to a fiery Hell. Join Frank on Super Bowl weekend as he responds to Aaron’s characterization of Christianity and goes on to point out that all of reality (including football) is binary and that truth is exclusive. In fact, Frank points out that life is a lot like football in at least seven ways.
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Jan 24, 2020
Judaism 101 with Dr. Michael Brown
Here is our list of questions (we might not get to them all, but we will try to give people an overview of what Jews believe today and how we can best reach them for Jesus).
What were the major sects of Judaism in the first century?
Pharisees
Sadducees
Essenes
Zealots
Others
Where did they come from and how did they differ in what they believed?
When did synagogues begin, and why did they exist during the Temple period?
Once the Temple was destroyed in 70 AD, how did Judaism change?
How can one obey the OT law if the Temple does not exist?
What are the current denominations of Judaism and how do they differ from one another?
What are the writings outside the OT that Jewish believers think are authoritative? Talmud?
Where did these writings come from and why do Jews believe they are authoritative?
How do traditional Jews view the Law, as a burden or a blessing?
What are the main Jewish views of the Messiah?
What do the majority of Jews think regardin…
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Jan 20, 2020
How to Respond to People who Mock Christianity
How would you answer these questions?
How do you know what is important in the Bible?
How can I find out if someone is a Christian without sounding confrontational?
How can I deal with coworkers who mock Christianity?
Does design lose its meaning if you’re saying everything is designed?
What do you say to people who claim God is a bad designer?
Should Christians boycott certain businesses?
These are questions sent in by listeners that Frank answers on this show.
While Frank can’t get to all of them if you have a question you can submit it to Hello@Crossexamined.org. Also, check out these resources: the CrossExamined YouTube channel has answers to hundreds of questions, and several others are answered on the CrossExamined app and CrossExamined website.
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Jan 13, 2020
Did Jesus Really Claim to Be God?
Sometimes you’ll hear Muslim apologists and other skeptics of Christianity ask, “Where does Jesus say, ‘I am God, worship me’”? You won’t find Jesus using those words anywhere in the New Testament documents. Instead, we read Jesus kept calling Himself “The Son of Man.” On the face of it, that sounds more human than divine. Is that right? Did Jesus really claim to be God in words and actions other than “I am God, worship me"? And if He did claim to be God, why wasn’t He more overt about it? Why not just come out and say it plainly?
Frank invites Crossexamined.org board member, and budding apologist, Ryan Crews to the show to answer those questions and more. Join them for a fascinating discussion about the self-identity of Jesus, and how to answer objections to the divinity of Jesus.
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Jan 4, 2020
The Elephant in the Room isn’t Trump
A couple of listeners wrote emails to express their disagreement with some of what Frank said in the show “Why Did Evangelicals Vote for Trump?” In this show Frank responds by investigating Jesus’s rebuke of the Pharisees (the politicians of Israel) in Matthew 23:23 and then by asking three questions:
What is the purpose of government?
What is your primary reason for choosing a president?
Who, of the available candidates, will best fulfill that purpose?
As you’ll hear the elephant in the room isn’t Trump and his personality. The primary reason we choose a president has to do with a policy, not personality (although personality is still important). Frank responds to other objections from the emails, and also answers this question from a parent: How do I respond to a child who claims not to believe in God anymore?
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Jan 2, 2020
What is the Bible all About?
What is the Bible all about? Sometimes we get too close to it and can’t see the big picture. Join Frank as he takes you on a grand overview of the Bible using the acronym CRIME: Creation, Rebellion, Intervention, Mission, Eternity. This will help you see how the Bible fits together to tell one overarching story of the Savior, who comes to save the very creatures who rebelled against him. So, while the Bible starts with a CRIME, it ends with redemption in Eternity for those who want it. That’s why we all have an important mission right now.
To get visual and more in-depth teaching on this topic and many others, get the complete 17 part series on DVD called Jesus, You and the Essentials of Christianity (instructor and student workbooks are also available).
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Dec 24, 2019
Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel
Are you dreading those awkward family dinners this Christmas season? Unsure about how to tactfully bring up the real reason for Christmas? Join Frank as he reveals the Top Ten Ways to Advance the Gospel, not only at Holiday dinners but at any event. These are some very practical ideas and can be used at any time during the year.
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Dec 14, 2019
Money, Greed and God with Dr. Jay Richards
Many people seem confused about what socialism is and whether or not it would be better than America’s capitalistic system. If there’s one book you should read on this—in fact, it’s one of the best books on economics you’ll read anywhere—is the new edition of Money, Greed and God: The Christian Case for Free Enterprise by Dr. Jay Richards. On this show, Frank interviews Jay and gets clear answers to these questions:
What are Socialism, Marxism, and communism and how do they differ?
Shouldn’t Christians be communists based on the early believers communing their resources in the book of Acts?
We hear that socialism works in Sweden. Is that true?
Why doesn’t socialism work?
Why do you think so many young people are attracted to a failed system?
Isn’t capitalism based on greed? How can Christians be for it?
We hear a lot about income inequality. Is that a bad thing, and, if so, what can be done about it?
When politicians use the phrase “paying y…
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Dec 7, 2019
Why did Evangelicals Vote for Trump?
Frank attended two meetings with candidate Donald Trump in the weeks leading up to the 2016 election. The first meeting in Trump Tower is the subject of the new article in RollingStone Magazine in which Frank is quoted twice. This podcast is Frank’s response to that article, particularly the article’s audacious assertion that Donald Trump is a standard-bearer for American Christians. Frank highlights what the article gets wrong, what the media, in general, gets wrong about evangelical Christianity, and then offers five reasons why most evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump. Regardless of what you think about Trump, Christianity or politics, this show will help you have better conversations with people as we enter an election year.
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Dec 2, 2019
New Tactics with Greg Koukl
There are many places you can learn evidence for Christianity. There are very few places you can learn easy ways to share that evidence. Greg Koukl’s classic book Tactics is simply the best place to go to learn how to share the hope you have within you. Now, ten years after the first edition, Greg has rewritten, updated and expanded Tactics, and it just became available this week. Join Frank as he interviews Greg and they reveal some of the new Tactics that will help you move people closer to Christ in a way that takes all the pressure off of you.
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Nov 23, 2019
Is Chick-fil-A Chicken? And your questions
Jesus said that you can’t serve both God and money. It looks like Chick-fil-A may be sacrificing God for money. Under pressure from LGBTQ activists, they’ve decided to stop supporting the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. They say they want to focus their charitable giving “in areas of education, homelessness, and hunger.”
Newsflash: That’s exactly what the Salvation Army and FCA do!
Now, Chick-fil-A can give or not give to whomever it wants. But don’t say the reason you’re not giving to the SA or FCA is that you want to focus your giving on exactly what those organizations are already doing! There must be something else going on here.
Join Frank as he investigates that and answers questions on:
Theistic evolution: Is macroevolution compatible with the scriptures? Is there scientific support for macroevolution?
What can we conclude from the thousands of New Testament manuscripts?
Why didn’t the Egyptians report the Exodus?
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Nov 16, 2019
Guilty by Reason of Insanity with David Limbaugh
How do you get informed as to what is going on in our crazy political discourse right now? I can’t keep up with it all. I not only can’t keep up with it all, but I also forget what happened politically last week, and last month, and last year. I need someone to document it all for me so I can make informed decisions as we enter an election year. New York Times best-selling author, David Limbaugh, has done so with his new, exquisitely researched book, Guilty by Reason of Insanity. David covers a wide range of topics—racism, gender, intersectionality, socialism, capitalism, abortion, immigration, religious freedom, etc.— that should be important to all people, especially Christians. No matter what you believe politically right now, you should read David’s amazingly insightful book and listen to this interview!
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Nov 9, 2019
The Devil’s Delusion with Dr. David Berlinski
Frank interviews one of his favorite authors, the provocative and articulate Dr. David Berlinski. Dr. David Berlinski is an author, thinker, professor, and self-described secular Jew, who with wit and elegance dismantles the assumptions and assertions of Darwinists and other atheistic materialists in his interviews and his books. Berlinski has his Ph.D. from Princeton University, has taught at Stanford and Rutgers, and is a fellow at the Discovery Institute (along with frequent guest Dr. Stephen Meyer). He lives in Paris but did this interview from Los Angeles where he was for an interview with Ben Shapiro. Join Frank for a far-reaching discussion with Dr. Berlinski who is incapable of being boring.
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Nov 1, 2019
Major Moral Argument Mistakes (Part 3)
Frank continues his detailed response to a retired attorney who objects to the moral argument. People often find this the most personally relevant argument for God, and that’s perhaps why atheists often object to it the most. However, Frank points out, their objections are often due to misunderstandings or misapplication of evolutionary theory to morality. Listen to this and the first two parts to make sure you’re ready to give a reason for the hope that you have (1 Pet. 3:15).
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Oct 25, 2019
Major Moral Argument Mistakes (Part 2)
How good is the moral argument? A retired attorney wrote Frank asserting that we don’t need God for objective morality. Some of his challenges can be summarized in the following questions:
Does the moral argument depend on everyone agreeing on right and wrong?
Can human beings construct an objective moral standard independent of God? Couldn’t the majority vote do that?
Are God’s commands based on God’s desires?
Are they based on God’s authority?
Can’t evolution explain morality?
Do changing views on morality mean there is no objective morality?
What about moral dilemmas? Do they show morality is relative?
Join Frank as he continues his response to these challenges.
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Oct 19, 2019
Major Moral Argument Mistakes (Part 1)
How good is the moral argument? A retired attorney wrote Frank asserting that we don’t need God for objective morality. Some of his challenges can be summarized in the following questions:
Does the moral argument depend on everyone agreeing on right and wrong?
Can human beings construct an objective moral standard independent of God? Couldn’t the majority vote do that?
Are God’s commands based on God’s desires?
Are they based on God’s authority?
Can’t evolution explain morality?
Do changing views on morality mean there is no objective morality?
What about moral dilemmas? Do they show morality is relative?
Join Frank as he goes into depth on these and other questions. In fact, this show starts with an analysis of one Presidential candidate’s claim that a church’s tax-exempt status should be revoked if it fails to embrace same-sex marriage. Does this align with the Constitution? And why are churches tax-exempt anyway?
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Oct 12, 2019
Do atheists just lack a belief in God?
In recent presentations at Fresno State and the University of Arizona, atheists insisted that they just "lack a belief in God", while at the same time rejecting God because they think He is immoral. How should we respond to this?
Is “lacking a belief in God" the proper and helpful definition of atheism?
What questions can you ask atheists who say this?
By what moral standard are atheists judging God to be immoral?
Why atheists have a burden of proof just like Christians
Why Christianity is the best explanation of why reality is the way it is.
Frank also answers questions about “love" being a religion, and why do some OT laws apply to us today, but others don’t.
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Oct 4, 2019
What is “Social Justice”? with J. Warner Wallace
J. Warner Wallace guest hosts the show this week and answers a listener email about the nature of “social justice”. What is the definition of this term and how do people typically interpret it? Is social justice commanded in the Jewish and Christian scriptures? Is there a difference between “social justice” and “biblical justice”? If so, how do these two terms differ and how are we, as Christians supposed to respond in this area? J. Warner delineates the differences using an investigative template.
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Sep 28, 2019
Theistic Evolution? with Dr. Stephen Meyer
Some Christians are trying to get the church to accept evolution by putting the word “theistic” in front of it. Is that wise? Is evolution true? Join Frank and his guest Dr. Stephen Meyer (one of the best people on the planet to discuss this), as they investigate several important questions such as:
Theistic evolution: What is it?
If it’s true, where does God intervene?
Is it a halfway house between naturalism and ID?
Does it contradict the Bible?
What about the “god of the gaps” fallacy? (Might evolutionists be committing the "natural law of the gaps" fallacy?
How do Christians explain the simple to complex progression of life in the fossil record?
What dating methods are used to date fossils?
Dr. Meyer contributed significantly to the massive recent book, Theistic Evolution: A Scientific, Philosophical and Theological Critique. You should also go to the CrossExamined app and listen to the January 2017 and September 2014 shows with Dr. Meyer. Th…
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Sep 23, 2019
Why are there so many denominations?
Skeptics are quick to claim that there are thousands of Christian denominations. Is that really true? If the Bible is true and clear, why is are there so many denominations? Join Frank as he addresses these four questions:
Are just Christians divided?
How serious are denominational disagreements?
What causes divisions?
Is God clear enough?
Along the way, you’ll see that people disagree on almost everything— even science! The bottom line regarding denominations is that disagreement is more about our resistance to clear doctrine than the existence of clear doctrine.
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Sep 14, 2019
What’s an easy way to do evangelism? With Dr. Rice Broocks
About 70% of young people leave the church after they leave home, and only 3% of churches grow through evangelism. Why aren’t we sharing the world’s most important truth? One reason is that we simply don’t know how to share the truth without sounding like a religious nut. It’s awkward in our culture. But there’s an easy way to share Christ.
Dr. Rice Broocks, author of God’s Not Dead (the book that inspired the movie), joins Frank along with Addison Tweedy of ThinkEvangelism.org, to show you the SALT method of sharing the world’s most important truth.
Start a conversation
Ask questions
Listen
Tell the story
It’s time to be salt and light with the SALT method. There’s even an app that will help you do this. Go to the app store and download “The God Test”. You can also invite Rice, Addison, or someone from their team, to your church by going to www.ThinkEvangelism.org.
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Sep 7, 2019
What Makes Something Right or Wrong?
Is it just human opinion? Are values just subjective preferences or is there a really objective standard of rightness, goodness, and justice beyond us?
This show delves into questions on morality and others you’ve emailed to Frank such as:
What moral standard are political parties using when they address the conflict between so-called LGBTQ rights and religious rights?
Do rights come from God or the government?
What kind of God does the moral argument prove? Could it be a pantheistic God?
What is the true nature of love?
Did Moses really write the first five books of the Bible?
Frank also responds to a couple of amazing letters, one from a divorced woman and another from a pastor. You don’t want to miss this one!
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Aug 30, 2019
Sex and Your Commanding Officer
Who is your commanding officer? Is it Jesus or someone else? Is it Jesus or yourself? Is it Jesus or the culture? If you say it’s Jesus, well Jesus said, “If you love me you will keep my commands.” Yet we see people in the church today not only failing to keep his commands but denying they are commands at all, especially when it comes to sexual behavior.
Join Frank for completely politically incorrect, but biblically correct, insights into what’s right and true regarding sexual behavior. The show starts with LT Hiroo Onoda, a member of the Japanese imperial army, who refused to believe WWII was over and the continued to fight on a Philippine Island until relieved of his duty in 1974!
What relevance does that have? Listen.
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Aug 23, 2019
Jezebel’s War with America
Jezebel was the most wicked woman in the Bible, a powerful seductress who killed the prophets led Israel into idolatry and immorality, and emasculated men. She was seductive and determined to snuff out the voices coming against her because these voices were calling out for repentance.
In 21st century America, Jezebel is not a person, and America is not in the Bible. But it’s as if the spirit of Jezebel is alive again today. The influence of the same demonic force is being felt in throughout America in overwhelming and undeniable ways. Join Frank and Dr. Michael Brown as they uncover and respond to these dark forces by unpacking Mike’s brilliant new book “Jezebel’s War with America.” You’ll hear:
Who was Jezebel in the Bible?
What is spiritual warfare?
Should we really believe in demons and Satan?
Why are people now celebrating abortion and the killing of infants?
How prevalent are pornography and sexual slavery? (You won’t believe this!)
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Aug 16, 2019
Leaving Christianity for new truth?
Are people leaving Christianity for a “new" truth?
Does science keep piercing the truth of every religion?
Is the Bible full of contradictions?
Does God send 4 billion people to hell?
Is it really true that no one talks about these things?
Join Frank and he responds to these issues raised by Marty Sampsons, the Hillsong worship leader who says that his faith is now on “Incredibly shaky ground.” Frank also highlights some of the comments made about this by John Cooper, of the Christian rock band Skillet. Pray for Mr. Sampson. He says that he is familiar with the work of William Lane Craig, John Lennox, Ravi Zacharias, Michael Licona and Frank Turek. We pray he will get the answers he needs.
Frank also addressed a few of the questions you’ve sent in, including:
Why did God wait so long to stop the child sacrifice of the Canaanites?
How can you follow a God who promises eternal torture? (Does He actually promise that?)
Why did God give Adam and Eve access to the t…
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Aug 9, 2019
Is it arrogant to say you’re right? And many other questions
Is it arrogant to say you’re right? And many other questions.
So you think you’re right and everyone else is wrong! You’re arrogant!
Is that true? Frank answers many of the questions you’ve emailed to Hello@Crossexamined.org including:
Is love possible if atheism is true?
Unless you observe it directly, do you have to have faith to believe it?
Why pray when these shootings keep happening?
How can we love America when its founders were slave owners?
Why do we say the God of the Bible is the ground of morality?
Is once saved, always saved, true? What about those who fall away?
Did God create us, or did we create God?
Is it arrogant and pompous to say you’re right and others are wrong?
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Aug 2, 2019
Leaving Christianity For Sex?
Pastor and author Joshua Harris recently announced that he has divorced his wife and left Christianity. He also has denounced Christian sexual morality. What can we learn from this? Here are some of the questions Frank addresses:
· What reasons did he give? Did he cite evidence that Christianity is false?
· By leaving Christianity hasn’t he adopted a new faith?
· By what standard does he support his new beliefs?
· Should we call out false teachers?
· According to the Apostle Paul and Thomas Aquinas, how does sexual immorality make us stupid and dismissive of those who disagree with us?
· Is this a choice between Christianity and the religion of sex?
· How is Mr. Harris being just as exclusionary as the Christians he now blames?
We need to pray for Mr. Harris and his family. But all of us have to make a choice: Are you going to trust your life and eternity to the sinless Jesus or the sinful culture?
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Jul 21, 2019
Can Science Explain Everything? Featuring Dr. John Lennox
Can science explain everything?
Is science an unstoppable force in human development? Will it provide for all of our needs?
How can a scientist believe in God?
Are Christians committing the God of the Gaps fallacy when we say the universe, and certain designs in the universe, point to a being like God?
Is Christianity at odds with science or is atheism at odds with science?
Isn’t it irrational to believe in miracles and the supernatural?
What’s the best way to correct mistakes that people make about science and Christianity?
There’s nobody on the planet better at answering these questions than Dr. John Lennox of Oxford University. He joins Frank to share some wonderful illustrations and discuss his new book Can Science Explain Everything?
Don’t know who Dr. Lennox is? Go to YouTube and search for his two debates with Richard Dawkins. Dr. Lennox is the best blend of truth and grace out there!
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Jul 15, 2019
Dr. Norman Geisler’s Greatest Hits
Join Frank as he describes more than 50 important truths that his mentor, Dr. Norman Geisler, taught him over the years. All of these insights— some of them were profound quips— will help you defend the faith and make you a better disciple. You better get ready to listen intently because there is more than one insight per minute! Dr. Geisler wrote or co-wrote 129 books over his 86 years, and founded Southern Evangelical Seminary. That’s still a great place to learn apologetics, philosophy and theology. www.SES.edu.
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Jul 8, 2019
Unseen Realm Part 2
How many spiritual beings are there? How can we discern what comes from God and what comes from dark forces? How do we explain two Yahwehs in the Old Testament? Join Frank for Part 2 as he interviews Dr. Michael Heiser about his book Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. (Listen to Part 1 first). Beware: your view of the Bible may be rocked as a result of this interview! Check out Dr. Heiser at www.DRMSH.com and on his Naked Bible podcast.
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Jul 1, 2019
The Unseen Realm
Join Frank as he interviews Dr. Michael Heiser about his book Unseen Realm: Recovering the Supernatural Worldview of the Bible. But beware: your view of the Bible may be rocked as a result of this interview! This is only Part 1. Part 2 is next week. Check out Dr. Heiser at www.DRMSH.com and on his Naked Bible podcast.
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Jun 24, 2019
Mama Bear Apologetics
If you get between a mama bear and her cubs, you’ll be in big trouble. Frank interviews Hillary Morgan Ferrer, who joined up with other mama bears, to show you how you can protect your cubs from the trouble generated by the false ideas that are celebrated in our culture. These include:
Self-Help Culture: the false belief that we are capable of fixing all of our own problems
Naturalism: the false assumption that natural laws alone govern order and complexity
Emotionalism: the irrational faith that our emotions can define objective truth and reality
Moral Relativism: the dissonance of accepting all beliefs as equally true
Progressive Christianity: omitting difficult theology in favor of a more politically correct version
Don’t miss Frank and Hillary’s discussion about the five words that our culture has redefined, confusing our children to the point that they are leaving Christianity and making other dangerous choices.
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Jun 17, 2019
Is morality bad for business?
According to 180 CEOs, it is… at least the morality based on God’s Good nature. They claim that abortion bans go “against our values and [are] bad for business.” They claim abortion bans are a ban on “equality.”
What do they mean by equality?
What do they mean by bad?
What standard are they using to make such assertions?
Was banning slavery bad for business?
Are we supposed to base moral decisions on economic results?
Join Frank and as he unpacks this hot issue and shows why you shouldn’t be a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. He also addresses a difficult question from a listener about believing in a God who allows so much evil.
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Jun 9, 2019
The New Absolutes
What is happening to our culture’s moral values? Is it really radical relativism: everyone gets to decide what is right in his own eyes? Join Frank to find out that there’s actually a new set of absolutes that our culture is adopting. And these new absolutes are often polar opposites of those grounded in God’s Good nature.
For example:
The old absolute is purity; the new absolute is promiscuity
The old absolute is humility; the new absolute is pride
The old absolute is truth; the new absolute is power
The old absolute is love; the new absolute is tolerance
The old absolute is religious freedom; the new absolute is sexual supremacy
And many others.
Frank blows the lid off the claim that only Christians or conservatives are trying to impose a moral position. Everyone is! The problem for the proponents of the new absolutes is that they have no objective standard to support their positions.
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Jun 3, 2019
Navigating a Post-Truth Culture
We live in a post-truth culture, but how did we get here? In this episode, Dr. Ray Ciervo fills in for Frank and answer that and many other questions related to this extremely relevant topic. He shares some great insights on how to reach those who have bought into this whole idea, and how to turn a skeptic into a seeker.
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May 29, 2019
The Equality Act isn’t About Equality
What is the one topic today that pastors and Christians seem most scared to discuss? They are virtually silent, yet this topic threatens to make certain aspects of following Christ illegal in the United States. There is NOTHING “equal” about the “Equality Act!” It is LGBTQ+ supremacy over heterosexuality, and we don't shy away from the truth here at CrossExamined.org. Frank interviews Stephen Black on this topic. Don't miss it!
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May 17, 2019
So the Next Generation will Know
Whether you’re a Christian parent, youth leader, or educator who works with Generation Z, you got to listen to this interview. As powerful ideas in our increasingly secular culture shape more of this generation, trusted leaders must share what they know about Jesus in ways that will reach them. Frank interview J. Warner Wallace and Sean McDowell about their new book. This book is backed by the latest research and first hand experience, and it shows how to share biblical truth with a generation that desperately needs to hear it in a way that draws them in instead of pushing them away. Make sure you listen to this insightful interview.
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May 13, 2019
Pastor leaves the faith?
After 40 years, 'megachurch' pastor slams Christianity and quits... This is part of the headline of an article in the Christian Post about former pastor Dave Gass who recently renounce his faith publicly on social media. Frank takes a look at the reasons Mr. Gass gives for rejecting the faith to see if they are good reasons for waking away from Christianity. Please let's pray for Mr. Gass and his family.
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May 6, 2019
Is Progressive Christianity really “Good News”?
The emergent (and dangerous) phenomenon of "Progressive Christianity" is coming to a church near you. Our guest host Alisa Childers is not only an expert in the topic, but she has experienced it first hand. We're going to list a few symptoms of a progressive church here, but you will have to listen to this episode to learn more. Here are the symptoms:
∙ A lowered view of the Bible
∙ Feelings are emphasized over facts
∙ Essential Christian doctrines are open for reinterpretationHistoric terms are redefined
∙ The heart of the gospel message shifts from sin and redemption to social justice
Uh oh! If this sounds familiar, you really need to listen to this podcast with Alisa Childers. Don't miss it and make sure to share it with a friend that may need to hear this!
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Apr 30, 2019
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? Part II
For Christianity, the resurrection is the central event. No resurrection equals no Christianity. That's why Frank decided to invest two complete episodes of the Cross Examined official podcast to focus on the most important event in the history of the universe. Here's part two!
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Apr 30, 2019
Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? Part I
For Christianity, the resurrection is the central event. No resurrection equals no Christianity. That's why Frank decided to invest two complete episodes of the Cross Examined official podcast to focus on the most important event in the history of the universe. Here's part one!
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Apr 15, 2019
Why Oppose Evil? It’s a Sign of the End Times!
What do you say to a fellow Christian when they say things like "why do you fight the progression of evil in our society if it's, is just a sign of the end times"? During this episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast, Frank gives a biblical answer to this type of attitude as he continues to answer your questions. If you want to send us a question for the show, please email us at Hello@CrossExamined.org.
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Apr 8, 2019
Unplanned and the Abortion Debate with Dr. Mike S. Adams
In this episode, Frank talks about the movie Unplanned, based on the dramatic true story of a former Planned Parenthood leader who, after participating in an actual abortion procedure for the first time, walked down the street to join the Coalition for Life. He also interviews the great Dr. Mike S. Adams about his debate with Dr. Willie Parker, an abortion doctor who has performed thousands of abortions and claims to be a Christian. We don't shy away from the truth, you shouldn't either, listen to this important episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast.
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Apr 2, 2019
Collusion against the Truth
If the evidence is so good for Christianity, why don't more people follow Christ? There are three possible factors for it and Frank discuss each one of them in this episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast. We'll see what motivates people to come to conclusions that are completely opposite to the facts.
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Mar 26, 2019
Is the Quran the Word of God? w/ Dr. David Wood
Dr. David Wood joins Frank during this episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast. They tackled the question: Is the Quran the Word of God? David talks about how he became an expert on Islam and how that's related to his friendship to the late Nabeel Qureshi.
Islam is the fastest growing (enforced) religion in the world and we as Christians should know how to speak intelligently with Muslims about the truth of Christianity.
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Mar 18, 2019
10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College
In this episode, Frank interviews author Austin Gentry about his book titled: 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College: A Student’s Guide on Doubt, Community, & Identity. This book stands at the intersection of the Christian faith and the college life. 10 Things Every Christian Should Know For College is a replete guide for not merely surviving in college, but more importantly, thriving in college.
Make sure to forward this podcast to all your friends and family member that would benefit from it.
In the last section of this episode, Frank answer questions from our Q&A email "Hello@CrossExamined.org" send your questions now!
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Mar 11, 2019
Is the Bible all you need?
Frank responds to an email from a person who actually believes the earth is flat and the sun goes around the earth based on his "interpretation" of the scriptures. During this episode, Frank lovingly refutes this position and shares some great tools to interpret the Bible properly. He points out that you need to know a lot of information from general revelation before you can understand the Bible (or any other book). Listen to this insightful episode you'll be better equipped to understand Scripture after this show. God bless!
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Mar 4, 2019
Should God have done it differently?
Should God have done things differently? Many people say things like "I can't believe in God because if he really existed things would be a lot different" or "the bible is too complicated and contradictory, and God hides from us, so he probably doesn't even exist." Or the classic "God's design is too imperfect, so I don't believe He exists." Frank tackles all these issues based on an email he got from one of his listeners about a former pastor who left Christianity. We know you deal with these type of issues/questions, make sure to listen to this episode to learn on how to answer these challenges to your faith.
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Feb 26, 2019
Hate Crimes, Transgenderism, and other big questions
Some very interesting things have happened in the last few days, including Jussie Smollet "hate crime" hoax and a panel hosted by the Heritage Foundation where four feminist activists argued that sex IS fundamentally BIOLOGICAL, and not socially constructed. That's an interesting development coming from the same LGBTQ community. Frank doesn't waste any time and comments on these issues during this podcast. He also answers a couple of questions from you our audience via Hello@CrossExamined.org. Don't miss this very interesting episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast.
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Feb 16, 2019
The Clash of Christianity and Culture
Detective and apologist J. Warner Wallace hosts this episode of the Cross Examined Official Podcast. During this episode he discusses the following topics:
How Media Consumption Threatens the Future of Christianity (It’s Not What You Think).
Why Young Ex-Christians Are Ex-Christians, According to the Latest Research.
Three Reasons Why All Americans Should Want Their Politicians to Be Religious.
The Good News for Christians From An Otherwise Bleak Pew Study.
Don't miss this special edition of the Cross Examined Show!
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Feb 11, 2019
Objections to the Resurrection with Gary Habermas
Frank raises some significant objections to the resurrection of Christ, but his guest is none other than the foremost expert in the topic, Dr. Gary Habermas. Listen to Gary's answer to the following questions:
• Anything is more possible than a resurrection
• Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence
• Hallucinations!
• Don’t all religions have miracles claims? Aren’t they self-cancelling?
• Why do we have to rely on historical data? Why doesn’t the resurrected Jesus just appear to everyone now?
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Feb 4, 2019
How old is the universe and other big questions?
How old is the universe?
Is it illogical for God to Create out of nothing?
Did the law of cause and effect apply to the beginning of the universe?
Frank answers more questions from YOU, our amazing audience. Want your questions answered during our podcast. Email Frank at Hello@CrossExamined.org
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Jan 29, 2019
The Trinity in the Old Testament
It is often assumed that the doctrine of the Trinity – the idea that there is one being of God that is comprised of three eternal and co-equal divine persons (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) – is something that is revealed only in the New Testament. While it is certainly true that the expression of the Trinity reaches its climax in the New Testament, few people (Christians and non-believers alike) are aware that one can find evidence of divine plurality – and even of there being three divine persons – throughout the Old Testament as well. Listen to this fascinating episode with our guest Jonathan McLatchie and pay attention to how he reveals the Trinity in the Old Testament.
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Jan 21, 2019
The Right to all Other Rights
If you don't have this right, you don't have any other rights... thank God you are alive and able to read this podcast description which means you are enjoying the right to life. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands are denied that right every year and millions have been murder in the womb due to the human rights abuse of abortion. As you know Frank does not shy away from delicate or controversial topics so join him in this episode as he unpacks this difficult subject and learn how to address this topic intelligently.
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Jan 14, 2019
Why Everyone Believes in Borders
Do you have locks on your doors? How about on your car? Got a fence so your kids can play safely? The truth is everyone believes in secure borders. In fact, life would be impossible without them. As long as human nature is what it is—bent toward evil—borders will be necessary.
Frank skillfully discuss this extremely difficult topic and help you navigate thru this issue with some clear and helpful insights.
Also, during the last section of this episode, he responds to a question from a listener related to a Bible Study she attended where they told her basically she doesn't have to give reasons for the truth of Christianity. Yikes! Yes, we know; unfortunately, there are still preachers, teachers, and pastors that don't get it, and then when 75% of their youth leaves the faith when they go to college, they act surprised. Make sure to listen until t