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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

How Censorship Endangers You | with Seth Dillon



What exactly constitutes "free speech" and falls under the protection of the First Amendment? As the political left increasingly advocates for (and often achieves) unconstitutional censorship, the line between what's permissible and what's not in public dialogue becomes increasingly blurred. In this age dominated by social media and cancel culture, who ultimately holds the authority in deciding what is or isn't allowed in the public square?

This week, Seth Dillon, CEO of The Babylon Bee, sits down with Frank to discuss concerns about big tech's role in American censorship, why the Babylon Bee was censored, and how he's combating it through satire and comedy using his popular Christian news satire website lovingly dubbed, “the definitive source of fake news you can trust”. You'll also get to hear Seth's recent congressional testimony where he defended the right to free speech during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology in Washington, D.C. During their conversation, Frank and Seth will answer questions like:

 	What's the difference between regulating conduct and regulating speech?
 	Why is the LGBTQ+ community aligning itself with the ideology of Muslim terrorists?
 	What is the "woke mind virus" and why are younger generations more susceptible to it?
 	Does America love dogs more than babies?
 	Why are euphemisms so powerful and how is the radical left using them to their advantage?
 	Why was The Babylon Bee willing to risk being de-platformed from Twitter prior to Elon Musk gaining ownership?

 

Later in the discussion, Seth will talk about the inspiration and backstory behind some of The Babylon Bee's most hilarious headlines from this past week, touch on Vice President Kamala Harris' recent statements about abortion, share some helpful tips on how all content creators can push against big tech's attempt to silence you on social media, and unpack the worldview that's motivating the anti-Israel protests on U.S. college campuses. It's impossible to cram all of these topics into just one podcast episode, so be sure to join Frank and Seth on the upcoming midweek podcast for the conclusion of this important and eye-opening talk on censorship!

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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (3/8/2023) ---- Preserving Free Speech and Reining in Big Tech Censorship

Censoring the Babylon Bee? | with Seth Dillon



What's driving the anti-Israel protests storming college campuses all across America? Schools like Columbia University, UCLA, Emory, Harvard, and Yale have been hit with massive pro-Palestinian mobs that have led to hundreds of arrests and violent threats against the Jewish student populations. Why are these angry (yet seemingly sophisticated) mobs targeting college campuses and how have they successfully managed to recruit students to join in the madness even at the threat of expulsion?

In this midweek podcast, John guides us through a conversation investigating the ongoing anti-Israel protests as he also breaks down the geopolitical, historical, theological, and prophetic backdrop. He'll also provide an update as to how the U.S. government is responding to these hostile demonstrations in real time and expose the true heart and motivation behind them. During the episode, John will answer questions like:

 	What sparked this string of protests and what demands are being made?
 	What would be the implications of a ceasefire from Israel?
 	Why is a two-state solution impossible?
 	How legitimate is the "Free Palestine" cause?
 	What makes Israel a political barometer in the Middle East?
 	If Hamas managed to defeat Israel, how would the U.S. be impacted?
 	Why do many Muslims and citizens of Gaza support the flourishing of Israel?

As you learn about the context surrounding the protests and the Israel-Hamas conflict, it'll become more and more apparent why Christian apologists should have a vested interest in the nation of Israel. Take a listen as John reveals how politics is playing a major role in the recent rise of antisemitism on college campuses in the U.S. and explores how the Islamic worldview continues to fuel hostility between Jews and Arabs in the Middle East. And please continue to pray for the safety of Israel and a peaceable end to this ongoing war.

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The Fuel Behind the Fire: Anti-Israel Protests & American Universities



If God exists, then why are there so many church scandals? Why does racism exist and why are Christians so hypocritical? When it comes down to it, why does evil exist at all? In other words, does Christianity still make sense?

This week Frank talks with author, philosopher, CIA instructor, and pastor of Image Church, Dr. Bobby Conway about his brand-new book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?: A Former Skeptic Responds to Today’s Toughest Objections to Christianity', where he documents his battle with unbelief and the steps he took to emerge successfully on the other side with his faith intact. How did a pastor with a thriving church and a national Christian apologetics platform plunge into an intense season of debilitating doubt and narrowly escape full out apostasy? Frank and Bobby will address this in detail throughout their conversation and answer questions like:

 	How did Bobby's season of doubt affect his life and overall mental health?
 	Are church scandals a valid reason to leave Christianity?
 	Are most Christians guilty of homophobia?
 	Does Christianity devalue women?
 	How are Christians being "love shamed"?
 	Does science trump history?
 	Does the American Church need a reformation?

Are you or someone you know feeling trapped in the depths of doubt? Don't lose hope because there's a light at the end of the tunnel! Bobby's new book will guide you through his own personal journey out of chronic doubt and uncover the answers he found to 20 of the toughest objections to Christianity. Be sure to pick up your copy of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense' TODAY!

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Bobby's website: Christianity Still Make Sense
Bobby's book: Does Christianity Still Make Sense?
Learn from Bobby at CrossExamined Instructors Academy

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Does Christianity Still Make Sense? | with Dr. Bobby Conway



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?

Is the Christian Left Hijacking the Church?

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