I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST

I Don't Have Enough FAITH to Be an ATHEIST episodes:

• 04.18.2024

  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....

  
• 04.16.2024

  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...

  
• 04.12.2024

  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...

  
• 04.09.2024

  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...

  
• 04.05.2024

  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...

  
• 04.02.2024

  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...

  
• 03.29.2024

  He is Risen! Examining the Evidence for the Resurrection with Dr. Jonathan McLatchie

  How did an itinerant preacher, born into poverty and raised in an obscure village, a man who never wrote a book or had a formal education, who was betrayed by his friends and ultimately crucified on a rugged cross, rise to become THE central figure in human history?...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Why Would a GOOD God Create People He Knew Would Go to Hell? Plus More Q&A

  If God knew that millions or billions of people would not only sin, but in the end reject Him and therefore spend eternity in Hell, why would He create mankind in the first place? In other words, why would God...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Is America Becoming a Police State? with Dinesh D’Souza

  Is the U.S. government deliberately targeting patriotic Americans with conservative values? In a post 9/11 America, the necessary push to prevent Islamic terrorism opened the door for justice agencies to shift their focus to what they now call "domestic terrorists". But...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Can We Really Believe the Bible is Inerrant? Plus More Q&A

  Do you have to believe that the Bible is completely without error to be a true Christian? If you don't agree with the Bible, you ultimately find yourself at odds with the teachings of Jesus and that's never a good idea. But if both the Old and...

  
• 03.15.2024

  Do You Have “Blood on Your Hands”? 3 Questions About “Trans Rights”

  Do you have blood on your hands? Are Christian beliefs motivating trans people to commit the unthinkable act of suicide? The alarming prevalence of depression among people battling gender dysphoria has prompted advocates of the transgender movement to demand political...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Does the Resurrection of Jesus Prove He is the Jewish Messiah? with Eric Chabot

  If Jesus rose from the dead, wouldn't that also demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that the Messianic prophecies were about Him? Even if you can convince an orthodox Jew that the resurrection actually happened, it still may not be enough...

  
• 03.08.2024

  The #1 Doctrine That Answers Christianity’s Toughest Questions with Dr. Tim Stratton

  It's the age old question--if God is sovereign over all things then how do we have free will? And if God controls everything, does that make Him the author of evil since He causes humans to sin? How do we...

  
• 03.05.2024

  The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God with Justin Brierley – Part 2

  Can a purely materialistic worldview account for concepts like human dignity, moral absolutes, or objective meaning? In a surprising (and encouraging) turn of events, many who once held to an atheistic worldview are beginning to see that a search for meaning without God is ultimately futile. As this...

  
• 03.01.2024

  The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God | with Justin Brierley – Part 1

  Could we be witnessing a return of belief in God during our generation? It seems that the Christian narrative that shaped the West has been replaced by sweeping secularism. But is that the end of the story? In recent years, a...

  
• 02.27.2024

  Navigating the Digital Age: Youth, Technology, and Social Media Survival

  Is social media turning your kids into digital zombies? You wouldn't believe how much time the average person will spend scrolling their phone in a lifetime, but the effects that endless scrolling is having on today's youth is becoming more...

  
• 02.23.2024

  From Gangs to the Gospel: An Inside Look at the Faith Journey of Ruslan KD

  Where do you go to find good Christian commentary on current events happening in pop-culture? YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other social media channels have created an almost endless online space for Christians to defend the faith and weigh in on...

  
• 02.20.2024

  The Lazy Approach to Evangelism | with Eric Hernandez

  Is it necessary to have all the answers to complex theological or cultural questions when talking to non-Christians? Absolutely not! But the fear of not having a response, let alone a convincing one, can be overwhelming, leading many Christians to...

  
• 02.16.2024

  Living in the DAZE of Deception | with Jack Hibbs

  Have you ever believed something that you discovered later on just wasn't true? In an upside down world where lies are well-packaged and truth is constantly suppressed, it's no wonder that both Christians and non-Christians alike have fallen prey to...

  
• 02.13.2024

  The Top 10 Hasty Generalizations That Plague Our Society Today

  Have you ever had someone jump to false conclusions about you based on a single comment or tweet? That's what you call a hasty generalization, and people on both sides of the political and theological aisle have been guilty of committing this logical...

  
• 02.09.2024

  Is America Headed for Disaster? | with Eric Metaxas

  Is America headed down a dark path similar to that of Nazi Germany? If history has shown us anything, it's that bad things happen when Christians don't collectively speak out against evil. The German Church of the 1930's is a great example of what NOT to do in...

  
• 02.06.2024

  10 Salvations and Takin’ it to the Streets with Tytus Jones

  It's a busy week here at CrossExamined! In this midweek podcast episode, Frank reports on the biggest campus event in the history of our ministry and several opportunities for you to get involved in apologetics wherever you are. Then, Phoenix...

  
• 02.02.2024

  Did Jesus REALLY Rise From the Dead? On the Resurrection (Vol.1) | with Dr. Gary Habermas

  What would it take to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Christianity is true? If God exists and Jesus rose from the dead, then Christianity is true. Case closed! The BIG question is, what evidence do we have in support...

  
• 01.30.2024

  Help! My Loved One Says I’m Toxic! | with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

  What do you do when someone calls you "toxic" and says they don't want you in their life anymore? Is it even possible to reason with someone who rejects reason and objective truth? Because deconstruction can manifest itself in various...

  
• 01.26.2024

  The Deconstruction of Christianity | with Alisa Childers and Tim Barnett

  What is this thing called "deconstruction" that has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many people? Is it really a quest for truth, or is this radical spiritual makeover motivated by something else? As the deconstruction movement continues...

  
• 01.23.2024

  How to Evangelize Muslims | with Dr. Brady Blevins

  What are the major "Do's and Don'ts" of witnessing to Muslims? On last week's podcast, Dr. Brady Blevins from Watchman Fellowship gave listeners some great advice on how to have effective faith conversations with Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses. This week, Brady returns to the program...

  
• 01.19.2024

  How to Evangelize Mormons and Jehovah Witnesses | with Dr. Brady Blevins

  Knock, knock. Who's there? If a Mormon or a Jehovah's Witness comes to your door, what should you do and what should you say? As tempting as it may be, resist the urge to close the blinds and pretend you're not home or even...

  
• 01.16.2024

  Tackling the Top 5 Objections Young People Have to Christianity | with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle – Part 2

  How can Christians defend the faith in light of today's most common objections from young atheists and agnostics? America's "best and brightest" have a bone to pick with God and the Christian worldview, which means evangelizing this demographic is of...

  
• 01.12.2024

  Tackling the Top 5 Objections Young People Have to Christianity | with Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle

  Do young people today reject theism and Christianity for the same reasons as past generations? If you ask the average American college student why they doubt Christianity or God's existence, you're sure to get a range of responses. But are...

  
• 01.09.2024

  The History of Modern-Day Israel with Bill Federer – Part 2

  What are the historical and ideological factors that have shaped the modern state of Israel and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Religion, corruption, and even money laundering cannot be overlooked when having a nuanced discussion on what has happened and is...

  
• 01.05.2024

  The History of Modern-Day Israel with Bill Federer – Part 1

  How did Israel get to where it is today? Do Israeli's have a rightful claim to the land, or does it actually belong to the Palestinians? And is the conflict REALLY about land after all? We can learn a lot...

  
• 01.02.2024

  What Can Americans Learn From the Hamas Attack? Victor Marx LIVE from Israel

  We all witnessed the footage and truly disturbing reports following the 10/7 Hamas attack on Israel, but just how bad was it? With a death toll of 1400+ and hostages who are still in captivity, the devastation caused at the...

  
• 12.29.2023

  Is God Real? Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life | with Lee Strobel

  The statistics show that skepticism, atheism, and agnosticism are on the rise among American adults today, along with hostility towards the Christian faith. But what if these current statistics aren't telling the whole story? Could it be that people are...

  
• 12.26.2023

  Harvard, Heresy, and Near Death Experiences – Plus More Q&A

  Is Harvard ready to embrace THE truth or is it doubling down on President Claudine Gay's "truth"? Just a couple weeks ago, Frank discussed the rising antisemitism on college campuses like Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT. During this...

  
• 12.22.2023

  Santa, Christmas Trees, and Reindeer: Pagan or Christian? | with Bill Federer

  Have you ever wondered where Christmas traditions come from? Better yet, is there any CHRISTIAN truth to these traditions, or are they all rooted in paganism? And what's the deal with Santa Claus? Where did he come from and how...

  
• 12.19.2023

  Have You Joined the Rebellion Against Jesus Because of Leftist Infiltration? | with Megan Basham

  Have you unknowingly joined the rebellion AGAINST Jesus? You've probably noticed that there's no shortage of faith leaders and church denominations that have departed from biblical teachings to follow the political and moral positions of the culture instead. But with this secular societal...

  
• 12.15.2023

  My Truth vs. THE Truth at Harvard

  Why has antisemitism exploded on college campuses and around the world? In the aftermath of the horrifying Oct. 7th Hamas attack on Israel, students and even faculty members of some of our most prestigious institutions have gone on record to...

  
• 12.12.2023

  What Babylon Teaches The Church About Discipleship | with Shanda Fulbright

  Who (or WHAT) is discipling you and your family? We often talk about discipleship in Christian circles, with most of us instinctively associating it with some form of ministry training. While this is certainly an aspect of discipleship, it doesn't quite encapsulate the concept...

  
• 12.08.2023

  Can Mathematics Be Used to Detect Design in Nature? | with Dr. William Dembski

  How do we know that life is designed? Would it surprise you to know that it can be done mathematically? You see, things like biological systems, specified complexity, and probabilistic hurdles leave no reasonable explanation for life as we know it...

  
• 12.06.2023

  Deconstructing Critical Theory | with Krista Bontrager & Monique Duson

  What does the Bible teach us about race, ethnicity, unity, and justice? When Krista Bontrager (a conservative wife, homeschool mom, and Biola graduate) formed a close relationship with Monique Duson (a self-proclaimed former social justice warrior, international missionary, and Biola...

  
• 12.01.2023

  Introducing the KINGDOM AI PROJECT

  What is the eternal message of hope that we are privileged to have here in the United States (and other parts of the West) that many people around the world don't have? It is the Gospel--the saving grace of Jesus...

  
• 11.28.2023

  How Biochemistry Led Me to the Creator | with Dr. Fazale “Fuz” Rana

  How in the world did a biochemist with a Muslim father find his saving grace through Jesus Christ? Fazale “Fuz” Rana is president, CEO, and senior scholar of Reasons to Believe (RTB), an organization dedicated to communicating the powerful scientific case for God’s existence...

  
• 11.24.2023

  Inside Noah’s Ark with | Dr. Tim Chaffey

  Can we REALLY believe in Noah's ark? Practically speaking, the idea of a massive flood, a giant ark, a rainbow covenant, and the preservation of animals through the care of one small family on an ancient ship sounds outlandish at...

  
• 11.21.2023

  Weathering Climate Change | with Dr. Hugh Ross

  What (if anything) can the Bible teach us about climate change? Arguably, the most controversial aspect of the climate change debate seems to be whether it's occurring naturally or as a result of human technological advances. But with an issue as polarizing and politicized as it's...

  
• 11.17.2023

  Faith Examined | with Professor Clark Bates

  This show will bless you if you have ever supported CrossExamined.org (and even if you haven’t). Just two weeks ago at the Unshaken conference in Nashville, TN, Frank was both shocked and honored to learn that a group of graduates from the CrossExamined Instructor Academy (CIA) began a...

  
• 11.14.2023

  Are Christian Politicians Trying to Set Up a Theocracy? – Part 2

  Do evangelical Christians hold political views that are "wildly extreme"? If the sanctity of human life and the institution of marriage being solely between one man and one woman are extreme, then the answer is a resounding yes! Jihadist terrorism...

  
• 11.10.2023

  Are Christian Politicians Trying to Set Up a Theocracy?

  Are Christian politicians plotting to turn America into a theocracy? That's precisely what the woke media outlets want you to think, often accusing Christians of trying to violate the “separation of church and state". They also accuse Christians of trying to...

  
• 11.07.2023

  Ossuaries, Tombs, and Archaeological Evidence for the New Testament | with Joel Kramer

  How much does archaeology actually reveal about the claims made in the New Testament? The four Gospels give us key details into the life and ministry of Jesus, the disciples, and the culture of Jerusalem at that time. But can...

  
• 11.03.2023

  5 AMAZING Archaeological Finds from the Old Testament | with Joel P. Kramer

  What can recent archaeological discoveries tell us about the historicity of the Bible? The miraculous destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and the equally miraculous fall of Jericho seem far-fetched to modern-day skeptics and Bible critics. But is it reasonable to...

  
• 10.31.2023

  The Mission and Vision of Core Apologetics | with Dr. Ben Shaw

  Has the idea of biblical inerrancy gone out of style? In today's modern church we've seen far too many professing Christians and even pastors struggle with biblical illiteracy, some choosing to abandon the biblical worldview altogether. As hostility towards the...