

What is the true meaning of Christmas? As Christians, we know it has little to do with trees, presents, and reindeer. But what is it really about? Why is there a Christmas at all? Frank goes to an unlikely place to highlight why Christmas exists — the book of Galatians. There, the Apostle Paul fights for the truth of the gospel — the “good news”— the news that Christ has come to take our sin upon Himself and offer us forgiveness and righteousness for free. The greatest news in the history of the world is that God saves us by grace. Christianity would not be unique if it was just another works-based way to get to God. Grace sets people free from guilt, from rituals, from anxiety, and, most importantly, from our sins. Join Frank as he unpacks this from the first book of the Bible Paul ever wrote, with the most important message he ever wrote.

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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. 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.

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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.

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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!

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Connect with Dr. James Lindsay online: New Discourses

Book: The Queering of The American Child


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How to Stop Wokeness and Stand for Truth | 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 to the sea", and kids should be sterilized through "gender-affirming care." Where are these bizarre ideas coming from, what are they rooted in, and how are they shaping the future of America?

This week, international speaker, author of 'The Queering of The American Child,' and leading expert on Critical Race Theory, Dr. James Lindsay, joins Frank to discuss the calculated attempt by socialists (and other Marxists in disguise) to establish a modern utopian society and take down all of western civilization through woke propaganda, immigration, and destroying the economy. During the podcast, Frank and Dr. Lindsay will answer questions like:

 	What is the definition of "woke"?
 	How is wokeness a religious cult and a "doctrine of conflict" that will never bring peace?
 	What is gnosticism and how has it influenced the concept of Marxism?
 	Why is this ideology specifically targeting kids?
 	How does the open border benefit Marxists?
 	Is private property a bad thing?
 	Who are the "enemies" and targets of the woke movement?

Dr. Lindsay's knowledge and expertise on the subject of CRT has caused him to reject it completely and to sound the alarm on it through his now famous speech at last year's European Union Parliament, his appearances with Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, and also through his own podcast called 'New Discourses.' Throughout the episode, he'll lay out the worldview of CRT and Marxism, the ultimate goals of wokism, and the potentially devastating impact that it will have on free nations. Why is America the primary target and what did Jesus have to say about these issues? All this and more will be addressed in Part 1 of this crucial discussion!

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Resources mentioned during the episode:

Connect with Dr. James Lindsay online: New Discourses
EU Speech: Woke: A Culture War Against Europe
Article: Queer Theory is the Doctrine of a Sex-Based Cult

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Why Grace is the True Meaning of Christmas

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