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I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST Dr. Frank Turek

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Cross Examining ideas against the truth and Christianity. Brought to you by CrossExamined.org and AFR.net

    Why Objections Don’t Defeat the Truth of God

    Why Objections Don’t Defeat the Truth of God

    If good is God, why is there so much evil in the world? And if God wants us to trust Him and love Him, why does He stay so hidden? Those are two of the most powerful objections to Christianity. But even if you couldn't come up with answers to these questions, is that reason enough to abandon the faith and embrace a different worldview?



    This week, Frank uses logic, reasoning, and modern day examples to explain that even if objections to Christianity cannot be fully answered, the evidence we do have for God far outweighs them. Or in his words, "don't let what you don't know cause you doubt what you do know." He also takes the time to address a listener question and some long-term studies coming out that reveal some staggering (but not surprising) statistics about so-called gender dysphoria in adolescents. During the episode he'll answer questions like:



    What are the implications of Richard Dawkins stating that he prefers to live in a Christian society?

    Were there socialists in the early church?

    How do other worldviews fall short of the "rights" that so many people today are clamoring for?

    What do mathematics, science, and logic teach us about theism?



    All of this and more will be addressed in this timely podcast episode that combines a modern message with timeless truth!



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    Article: Puberty is Not a Disease

    Article: "Transgender" Kids Actually Have Other Mental Health Diagnoses

    Frank's Book: Correct, Not Politically Correct

    Book: What's Eating the Universe?

    • 48 min
    How to Answer the Toughest Arguments for Abortion | with Scott Klusendorf

    How to Answer the Toughest Arguments for Abortion | with Scott Klusendorf

    This week, author of 'The Case for Life' and pro-life expert Scott Klusendorf returns to unpack the implications behind the most popular pro-choice arguments. Are pro-lifers fighting for a theocracy? How can Christians refute "pro-choice" arguments without using the Bible? Will women die from illegal abortions if abortion is banned? What should you do if you attend a church that never speaks out against abortion? And does hardship justify homicide? All this and more will be discussed in the conclusion of this two-part podcast series which is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the rights of unborn children.



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    Part 1: Is Donald Trump Helping or Hurting the Pro-Life Movement?

    Watch the Case for Life video: CaseForLife.com

    Scott's Book: The Case for Life

    Scott's Course: How to Convince People to Be Pro-Life (The Ethics of Abortion)

    • 37 min
    Is Donald Trump Helping or Hurting the Pro-Life Movement? | with Scott Klusendorf

    Is Donald Trump Helping or Hurting the Pro-Life Movement? | with Scott Klusendorf

    What are we to make of Donald Trump’s recent statements on abortion? Are pro-life Americans winning or losing the battle to protect the rights of unborn children? What is the way forward?



    This week, author of 'The Case for Life' and leading pro-life expert, Scott Klusendorf, joins Frank to analyze and unpack former president Trump's statements regarding abortion and why it has created concern among pro-life advocates. During the episode, Frank and Scott will answer questions like:



    Why has the pro-life movement consistently lost the vote of the American public and what can pro-lifers do to win the upcoming referendums?

    What underlying issues may be motivating Trump to not seek a ban on abortion? Is he really pro-life?

    Is the “will of the people” our standard?

    What should pro-life politicians say? How can they avoid tripping over the "what about" arguments against abortion?

    What about race and incest?

    Why do pro-abortion people falsely claim that women who suffer miscarriages or require surgery for ectopic pregnancies be jailed if abortion is outlawed in certain states?

    Is the pro-life view inherently religious?

    Are we trying to establish a theocracy?



     



    Later in the episode, Frank and Scott will examine the concept of incrementalism and how it was used historically to fight slavery in the West. This eye-opening conversation will equip you to defend the sanctity of life as Scott exposes some of the weaknesses in the popular "pro-choice" arguments and explains some of the nuances and strategies needed to push the pro-life agenda forward politically.



    Interested in becoming a pro-life apologist yourself? Sign up for Scott's SELF-PACED online course 'How to Convince People to be Pro-Life' (or wait for the PREMIUM version of the course launching this August!) and tune-in next week for Part 2 of this highly engaging discussion.



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    Resources mentioned during the episode:



    Watch the Case for Life video: CaseForLife.com



    Scott's Book: The Case for Life



    Scott's Course: How to Convince People to Be Pro-Life (The Ethics of Abortion)

    • 48 min
    How to Stop Wokeness and Stand for Truth | with Dr. James Lindsay

    How to Stop Wokeness and Stand for Truth | with Dr. James Lindsay

    Are there any practical ways that Christians and conservatives can stop the encroachment of woke ideology in our schools, businesses, and local communities? While the recent push for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), critical theory, and transgender ideology may seem impossible to overcome, all hope is not lost!



    In the last podcast episode, Frank's guest, international speaker, author, and leading CRT expert, Dr. James Lindsay broke down the foundational beliefs of critical theory and how this "wokeness" ideology is an exceedingly hostile threat to western civilization and our American freedoms. This week, Dr. Lindsay returns to offer some tips and strategies that you can put in place in an effort to battle this destruction force in the U.S. How did Dr. Lindsay use his creative writing skills to combat woke educators? What's the best way for Christians to react to provocative events like the recent "Trans Visibility Day" that landed on Easter? How can you use your unique gifts and talents to make a difference? All that and more will be discussed in the conclusion of this essential two-part series!



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    Connect with Dr. James Lindsay online: New Discourses



    Book: The Queering of The American Child

    • 42 min
    One Nation Under Wokeness | with Dr. James Lindsay

    One Nation Under Wokeness | with Dr. James Lindsay

    Is there an all out assault on common sense in the West? Over the last decade or so, proponents of "wokeness" have asserted crazy ideas like "men can get pregnant", "whiteness is evil", the extermination of Jews "from the river to the sea", and kids should be sterilized through "gender-affirming care." Where are these bizarre ideas coming from, what are they rooted in, and how are they shaping the future of America?



    This week, international speaker, author of 'The Queering of The American Child,' and leading expert on Critical Race Theory, Dr. James Lindsay, joins Frank to discuss the calculated attempt by socialists (and other Marxists in disguise) to establish a modern utopian society and take down all of western civilization through woke propaganda, immigration, and destroying the economy. During the podcast, Frank and Dr. Lindsay will answer questions like:



    What is the definition of "woke"?

    How is wokeness a religious cult and a "doctrine of conflict" that will never bring peace?

    What is gnosticism and how has it influenced the concept of Marxism?

    Why is this ideology specifically targeting kids?

    How does the open border benefit Marxists?

    Is private property a bad thing?

    Who are the "enemies" and targets of the woke movement?



    Dr. Lindsay's knowledge and expertise on the subject of CRT has caused him to reject it completely and to sound the alarm on it through his now famous speech at last year's European Union Parliament, his appearances with Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and also through his own podcast called 'New Discourses.' Throughout the episode, he'll lay out the worldview of CRT and Marxism, the ultimate goals of wokism, and the potentially devastating impact that it will have on free nations. Why is America the primary target and what did Jesus have to say about these issues? All this and more will be addressed in Part 1 of this crucial discussion!



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    Resources mentioned during the episode:



    Connect with Dr. James Lindsay online: New Discourses

    EU Speech: Woke: A Culture War Against Europe

    Article: Queer Theory is the Doctrine of a Sex-Based Cult



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    • 48 min
    7 Archaeology Discoveries Associated with the Life (and Death) of Jesus | with Dr. Titus Kennedy

    7 Archaeology Discoveries Associated with the Life (and Death) of Jesus | with Dr. Titus Kennedy

    What historical evidence is there for people like Peter, Simon of Cyrene, Pontius Pilate, Jesus, Caiaphas, and other key figures in Jesus’s crucifixion? Seven people who had something to do with the trial of Jesus have been found through archaeology! Moreover, excavations in Israel have unearthed numerous archaeological finds that corroborate precisely what's recorded in the Bible. But what if excavations in Israel are just the tip of the iceberg? Beyond Israel, has the wider ancient world yielded artifacts that shed light on the biblical narrative? And what about Jesus? Is there any archaeological evidence that leads us back to Him?



    For this midweek podcast episode, Frank invites author and field archaeologist, Dr. Titus Kennedy, to talk about his brand-new book 'The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands: Uncovering Biblical Sites of the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean World.' In the book, Dr. Kennedy explores the various archaeological discoveries across the entirety of the ancient world that provide evidence for the historical accuracy of the Bible. During the episode, Frank and Titus and answer questions like:



    How did Josephus become a historian for the Romans?

    How did the emperor Hadrian inadvertently leave a trail of evidence for Christianity?

    How much of the Holy Land has actually been excavated?

    What evidence suggests that the Israelites were in Egypt during the time of the Exodus?

    Minimalist vs. maximalist archaeologists - what's the difference?

    Has archaeology ever contradicted the historical record of the Bible?

    What is the archaeological evidence for Jesus?



    Recognizing the great significance of the evidence that has been located in places like North Africa, Rome, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia, Titus has written this book as a modern resource for an area of archaeology that has gone relatively untouched for the past 30 years! This episode barely scratches the surface of what's uncovered in the book so be sure to grab your copy of 'The Essential Archaeological Guide to Bible Lands.' And if you desire to go even deeper in exploring biblical archaeology, enroll in the brand-new online course called 'Reasons for Faith' where Dr. Kennedy will serve as one of the LIVE instructors along with Dr. Stephen Meyer!



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    Join Dr. Titus Kennedy LIVE in 'Reasons for Faith'!: https://bit.ly/3U0p63V



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NeedToGrow ,

Love the content

Frank‘s commentary probably makes all the demon-possessed wokes out there tremble and vomit on themselves with rage while their heads spin 360 degrees - which is why I respect him. The theme song for this podcast is beyond obnoxious though. Keep on keeping it real Frank. Even with your sucky theme song.

4Beatles ,

Great podcast

I love Frank and every show. However, it does get tiring to hear Frank constantly strawman Calvinist arguments. But I guess it’s God’s will.

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Won’t be able to stop

I love this material! Makes me feel like I am back in the college classroom again.

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