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

Why do your kids believe what they believe about the world and the purpose of life? Are you equipping them to make good decisions now and in the future when you're no longer there to protect them? Will their knowledge of truth, logic, and God's Word ultimately prevail against the conflicting (and sometimes hidden) messages they might hear from friends, teachers, and TikTok?



If you're a Christian parent, these are the questions that keep you up at night, but have no fear--the great Shanda Fulbright is here! As a mom, former California public school teacher, and certified apologist, Shanda is no stranger to the challenges Christian parents face during these crazy cultural times. In this week's podcast episode, Shanda and Frank discuss the subtle ways that secular society is indoctrinating or "discipling" today's youth with destructive and even anti-Christian ideologies. During their discussion, Frank and Shanda will answer questions like:



What made Shanda question her faith as a 17-year old raised in the Church and what helped her overcome her doubts?

What are the 3 key characteristics of "discipleship" and how is it more than just a religious term?

What are 3 ways that the public school system is strategically discipling K-12 students?

How did Shanda react when a teacher shared a book about transgender ideology with her son's class?

What do the statistics show about faith in God among America's youth and their parents and what does that mean for the Church?

What are Shanda's top 3 tips for parents who want to be more intentional about discipling their kids?



Parents and other caregivers--consider this your wake-up call! The reality is that your kids are being discipled by someone or some thing. If you don't disciple them with THE truth, who will? We know you'll benefit from this week's podcast episode, and as a follow-up, consider enrolling your middle-school student in one of Shanda's self-paced courses this summer, or join Shanda LIVE in her 'Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic' PREMIUM course this fall!



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Shanda's courses:



Is Hell Real? Understanding a Place Nobody Likes to Talk About - Self-Paced Course

Let's Get Real: Examining the Evidence for God - Self-Paced Course

Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic - Self-Paced Course

Train Your Brain: An Introduction to Logic...

You love your pastor, but why won't he address crucial cultural, moral, or political issues from the pulpit? Is there anything that you or your church can do about it? Furthermore, what risks lie ahead for faithful pastors who do actually speak out against the culture and rightly stand up for the truth of God's Word?



For this midweek podcast episode, pro-life advocate and political leader, Tony Perkins, returns to talk more about the need for Christians and pastors to engage in political issues, and to defend the biblical worldview in the public square. If your pastor or your church seems totally disengaged from the political world, how can you inspire a change of heart? Why do so many pastors choose to remain quiet on culturally taboo issues like the right to life and natural marriage? And what resources are available for those who want to lead the charge and equip people in the church on where the candidates and parties stand on the most important issues? Frank and Tony will discuss all of this and MUCH more in the conclusion of their talk on faith and politics!



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Resources mentioned during the episode:



Part 1: The Top 3 Reasons Why Christians Should Be Involved in Politics with Tony Perkins

Family Research Council: https://www.frc.org/

FRC Action: https://frcaction.org/

Pray Vote Stand: https://prayvotestand.org/

Tony's website: TonyPerkins.com

Should Christians get involved with politics, or should we just stay out of the way because "religion and politics don't mix"? While some Christians have the tendency to idolize political influence, others have gone to the opposite end of the spectrum, choosing to completely shy away from engaging in public policy altogether. What does the Bible and common sense have to say about this?



This week Tony Perkins, the president of the Family Research Council who has worked with congress and presidents for decades, joins Frank to talk about the need for Christians to take politics seriously and use it as a means to advance the Gospel by protecting religious freedom and to love their neighbors by protecting them from evil for generations to come. As a pro-life/pro-family advocate and political leader with a background in both the U.S. Marine Corps and ministry, Tony will share some valuable insights into the current political landscape, urging Christians to actively participate in shaping laws and policies. During their conversation, Frank and Tony will answer questions like:



How did Tony unexpectedly enter the realm of politics and why does he think more Christians should do the same?

How can Christians be salt and light in the government and treat it as a mission field?

What should Christians do when candidates for each party are morally compromised?

How have Christians been negatively impacted by bad policies?

What political issues can Christians disagree over?

How can Christians and conservatives make real policy gains?



 



A force for good in Washington, Tony will lay out just a few reasons why Christians should not only get involved in politics, but view it as a form of ministry. He and Frank will also address the latest controversy with Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, explain the distinction between imposing religion and legislating morality, and lay out some of the key platform differences between Democrats and Republicans. And don't miss the conclusion to this eye-opening conversation as Tony returns next week for the midweek podcast!



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Resources mentioned during the episode:



Family Research Council: https://www.frc.org/



FRC Voter Guides: https://frcaction.org/



iVoterGuide: https://ivoterguide.com/



Tony's website: TonyPerkins.com



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Can Christians learn to love the same way God loves? Cold-case homicide detective turned Christian apologist, J. Warner Wallace, answers that question for us in his brand-new book 'The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life.' But how exactly did researching some of his own murder investigations lead him to discover the truth about God's nature and His love for humanity?



For this midweek podcast episode, Jim returns to talk more about his new book and to share what he's learned about marriage, justice, grace, and mercy through his deep study of contemporary true crime. What key quality is needed to be successful in life? Why do so many police officers struggle in their marriage? Why is pride such a dangerous sin? What's the distinction between shame and guilt? All of these questions and more will be addressed as Frank and Jim wrap up this intriguing and insightful two-part discussion!



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Listen to Part 1 of the discussion: The Truth in True Crime with J. Warner Wallace



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Have you ever wondered why America is so obsessed with death and murder, or why some of today's most popular podcasts, shows, and TV networks are all centered around the topic of true crime? What's the reason for our curiosity with murder and what life lessons can we learn from studying even the worst of these true crime stories?



If you're a true crime junkie, this is the podcast episode for you! This week, our favorite cold-case homicide detective turned Christian apologist and author, J. Warner Wallace, sits down with Frank to talk about the inspiration behind his brand-new book, 'The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life', which explores 15 life-truths that he discovered through his study of the Scriptures and some of his most notorious murder investigations. During their conversation, Frank and Jim will answer questions like:



Why are women especially drawn to the genre of true crime?

How do men and women view identity differently?

What is the true cause of trauma and PTSD?

What are two common ways that identity is formed in people?

How does humility contribute to human flourishing?



Later in the episode, Jim will open up about his own personal journey through an unexpected season of identity crisis and reveal the most shocking discovery he made while writing the book. Be sure to pick up your copy of 'The Truth in True Crime' and come back next week to hear the conclusion of Frank and Jim's discussion on how true crime exposes certain truths about human nature.



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Order Jim's Book: The Truth in True Crime



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How is today's censorship trend affecting your job, your child's education, and your medical healthcare of all things? And what about the political right? Are they as guilty of imposing censorship on society as the far left?



For this midweek podcast episode, Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, returns to speak more about the issue of censorship and how it's restricting our freedoms in unimaginable and potentially devastating ways. Why are conservatives banning books from school libraries? How is wokism negatively impacting how doctors prescribe medicine? Is the distribution of porn protected under the First Amendment? And why can't comedians be funny anymore? All of these questions and more will be addressed as Frank and Seth continue this ongoing conversation about the fight for free speech!



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Listen to Part 1: Censoring The Babylon Bee? with Seth Dillon



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