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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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Freedom Requires Restraint

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In this midweek podcast episode, Frank tackles a series of listener questions surrounding how to share your faith with transgender co-workers and how to understand God's grace in relation to our free will. He'll also respond to a common criticism about the historicity of the New Testament--is it just a work of historical fiction? During the episode, Frank will answer questions like:

 	How do you spark a faith conversation with a transitioning or LGTBQ+ co-worker?
 	If God wants all people to be saved, why will some people go to Hell?
 	What does the Bible mean when it says that we will receive a new heart?
 	What are some of the key distinctions between historical documents and historical fiction?
 	Are the ancient non-Christian sources for Jesus more reliable than the eyewitness accounts?
 	What is the consensus among New Testament scholars about the validity of the Gospels?

This episode will help you to respond to objections about the reliability of the New Testament as Frank shares helpful resources from various apologists like C.S. Lewis and offers a few questions that you can ask someone who's skeptical about whether or not the Bible is true. Do you have a question for Frank? Send it to Hello@CrossExamined.org and maybe it will make the next Q&A; podcast!

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Frank's book: Correct, Not Politically Correct
Got Questions (article): What Does the Bible Mean When It Says That We Will Receive a New Heart?

How to Evangelize Transgender Friends and Is the Bible Historical Fiction? Plus More Q&A



If God is good, 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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Resources mentioned during the episode:

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?

Why Objections Don’t Defeat the Truth of God



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.

To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry.

You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.

Resources mentioned during the episode:

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)

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How to Answer the Toughest Arguments for Abortion | 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.

To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry.

You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.

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)

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



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!

To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It’s the perfect place to jump into some great discussions with like-minded Christians while simultaneously providing financial support for our ministry.

You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.

Connect with Dr. James Lindsay online: New Discourses

Book: The Queering of The American Child


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