Episodes

Life has been especially hard for those in the western part of North Carolina since Hurricane Helene struck last week, leaving residents without access to food and water and claiming the lives of countless victims due to unprecedented flash flooding and fallen debris. During this week's podcast episode, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones (instructor of the upcoming OCC course 'Why Does God Allow Evil?') and Dan Hodges (CrossExamined Board Director and Hurricane Helene survivor) to discuss the p...

Are secular universities intentionally shaping a generation of Marxists? Parents and students must be aware of the social and political atmosphere that awaits them when they step on a college campus. How should Christian students respond when they encounter professors and peers pushing views that are in sharp opposition to their faith? Last week, Dr. Owen Anderson shared five key philosophical challenges Christian students will likely face during their college years. This week, he's back with f...

Every college student faces difficult situations, but Christian students at secular universities often encounter unique challenges designed to dismantle their faith. How can these students (and Christians everywhere) stay strong and defend their beliefs in environments that are hostile to their worldview? Dr. Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University, returns with an update on the current battle he's facing with the university and to share some of ...

Frank and Hedieh Mirahmadi continue their discussion about the potential destruction that the West is facing in light of mass immigration and the rise of radical Islam. Hedieh's website: Ressurect Ministry

With the encroaching geopolitical movement of Islam and the influx of immigrants from all over the world through our open borders, what future lies ahead for the West, and where are we when it comes to national security? Frank sits down with Dr. Hedieh Miramadi, a former Muslim and undercover counterterrorism operative who has worked with the U.S. government for over 20 years. Resources mentioned during the episode: Hedieh's Website: ResurrectMinistry.com

Christian apologists Wintery Knight and Desert Rose return to the program to cover in rapid-fire-succession where the Democratic platform stands on some of the “important matters of the law” (Mt. 23:23) that will affect the lives of people and the wellbeing of our country. Resources mentioned during the episode: BOOK: Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards WEBSITE: Wintery Knight WEBSITE: An Affair With Reason PDF with article links: https://bit.ly/LoveYourNeighborThroughPolitics

Dr. Owen Anderson returns for a special edition of the midweek podcast to expose more of what's going on at Arizona State University and how it's specifically singling out Christian and conservative faculty members. Resources mentioned during the episode: Owen's Website: https://drowenanderson.com/ Owen's Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

Dr. Owen Anderson, professor of philosophy and religious studies at Arizona State University, joins Frank to share how he found himself at odds with the university and what he's doing to bring awareness to what appears to be a clear case of discrimination against Christians on campus. Resources mentioned during the episode: Owen's Website: https://drowenanderson.com/ Owen's Substack: https://drowenanderson.substack.com/

Frank sits down with Dr. Stan Wallace, president and CEO of Global Scholars, to discuss his book, 'Have We Lost Our Minds?', which exposes the errors that even some Christians are making in their denial of the soul and challenges Christians to come to a sound understanding of how the soul functions in relation to the body. Resources mentioned during the episode: Stan's Book: Have We Lost Our Minds? Stan's Website: StanWallace.org For Christian professors: GlobalScholars.org

What's the best way to love your neighbor? Christians have a biblical responsibility to love their neighbors by being politically engaged, so we're kicking off a series of important podcast episodes this fall. Today, Frank is joined by two special guests, Wintery Knight and Desert Rose, who have experienced firsthand the negative implications of what happens when a country loses sight of biblical values and goes totally off the rails. How can we prevent the same mistakes from happening here in A...

If you find yourself getting too much praise from the culture, are you really living your life for Christ? Frank continues the conversation on calling out shepherds from last week by citing an article by Bill Dembski, which explores passages in the New Testament that discuss the promise of persecution and the dangers of being liked too much by the world. Resources mentioned during the episode: BILL DEMBSKI'S ARTICLE: The Scandal of Elite Evangelical Compromise WASHINGTON STAND REPORT: Evangeli...

Is it ever appropriate to call out trusted pastors when they get something wrong? In this podcast episode, Frank responds to an email from a pastor and loyal listener who took offense to Frank and Megan Basham's recent criticism of the late pastor (and one of Frank's favorite preachers), Tim Keller. Resources mentioned during the episode: FRANK'S BLOG POST: He Gets Us, But Do We Get Him? KIRSTEN POWERS' ARTICLE: My Complicated Feelings About Tim Keller MARK TOOLEY'S ARTICLE: Church Transparenc...

Frank is diving into your listener questions! Tune in as he responds to an email from a concerned Christian husband whose wife is currently deconstructing her faith due in part to Christian hypocrisy and "a lack of transformation among Christians as a whole." Then, later in the episode, he addresses a question about politics and the so-called "separation of church and state." Did you enjoy this episode? HELP US SPREAD THE TRUTH OF CHRISTIANITY BY SUPPORTING THE PODCAST HERE. Resources mentione...

Southern Evangelical Seminary professor Dr. Richard Howe sits down with Frank to explore why philosophy is a MUST in our current day and age if we want to be more effective in studying the Bible and reaching a society that no longer believes in truth, absolutes, or objective morality. Resources mentioned during the episode: Travel to Mt. Sinai in Arabia and Egypt with Frank: LivingPassages.com Learn & Teach Logic and Apologetics with your kids this Fall: OnlineChristianCourses.com Richard’s We...

What can Christian influencers do to prepare for the inevitable avalanche of criticism that comes with doing ministry online or even speaking out in the public square? Christian apologist Alisa Childers joins Frank to share her unique insights based on past experiences of online attacks and how she learned to navigate the digital battlefield while protecting her faith and sanity. Resources mentioned during the episode: Travel to Mt. Sinai in Arabia and Egypt with Frank! LivingPassages.com Lear...

Do you ever get the sense that there's growing confusion among Christians on issues we should all agree on? Young Christians today seem especially vulnerable when it comes to discerning right from wrong according to God's Word. What's causing this gap between biblical Christianity and how it’s lived out in the modern world? And what does the Bible REALLY say about the most controversial issues that our culture faces today? This week, the great Greg Koukl, President of Stand to Reason and bestse...

How can Christians effectively share the Gospel's good news with the LGBTQ+ community? Or should we just mind our own business? This week, Christian apologist and founding lead pastor of Image Church, Dr. Bobby Conway, sits down with Frank at the 2024 CrossExamined Instructor's Academy to share the DO's and DONT's of evangelizing the LGBTQ+ community along with some of the BIG LIES you've been fed over the years that often cause Christians to suppress the truth in the name of "tolerance" or prev...

Why are Christians facing so much hostility when we speak up on political issues? Simply advocating for life in the womb or opposing far-left agendas like Marxism and "gender-affirming care" often gets us labeled as "Christian Nationalists." Should we let this backlash silence us or propel us to become even more outspoken? This week, our good friend and fellow Christian apologist, Natasha Crain, joins Frank at the annual CIA apologetics workshop to discuss some of the key ideas in her signature...

Is the so-called "gentle parenting" movement producing a generation of narcissists? Many Christian parents are ditching the Bible's model for childrearing and instead opting for modern-day secular parenting techniques. What are some of the issues that are arising from this shift, and what worldview underpins these new secular methods? Listen up if you're a parent, a grandparent, or even a child! For this midweek podcast, our good friend, MAVEN founder, and CIA Instructor, Brett Kunkle, sits dow...

CIA 2024 is here, ladies and gentlemen! This year, we're kicking off our annual apologetics workshop with a much-needed conversation surrounding church leadership, accountability, and the doctrine of the Trinity. In this podcast episode, Frank sits down with our good friend, author, and Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr, about what's going on with pastors in Dallas and which analogies for the Trinity just don't work. During their conversation, Frank and Allen will answer questions like: Can fallen...

Pastoral leadership in America is under attack, and Christians need to be aware of what's going on behind the scenes! That's why Daily Wire journalist Megan Basham returns to talk more about her book 'Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda', which exposes how prominent leaders in our pulpits have adopted policies that are directly opposed to the Christian faith. Megan also exposes their tactics to push these harmful agendas onto unsuspecting churchgoers...

Could your favorite celebrity pastor or your church's leadership compromise the truth in exchange for cultural approval (and a BIG paycheck)? Many prominent evangelical leaders have become more and more outspoken in questioning the Bible's clear teachings on political issues like natural marriage and life in the womb, leading to confusion and concern about their underlying motives. Are these pastors and leaders genuinely well-meaning, misled, and misguided, or are they progressively embracing th...

Is faith in God a personal choice, or is it something God forces on people against their will? Misinterpretations of Romans 9 have led many Calvinists to read this narrative into the Scriptures, but what are they missing, and what does the context of Romans 9 reveal about its intended meaning? Frank revisits the discussion surrounding election issues and God's sovereignty for this midweek podcast. Can you have love without free will? Did God only die for some people? Does God allow us to make s...

If God is sovereign, as the Bible says, then how can human beings have free will? Those who subscribe to certain sects of Calvinism might say that humans can't possibly have free will because God does all the choosing. But is that what Paul was really getting at when he penned the Book of Romans? This week's podcast episode dives into a listener's burning question about the context of Romans 9 and the doctrine of election. Does the Bible REALLY teach that God chooses some people for salvation a...