In this heartfelt episode of You Can Handle the Truth! we reflect on the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the impact it has had on Gen Z, America, and Christians worldwide.

From personal stories of grief to timeless biblical truth, Kathy asks the only question that truly matters: if you were to die today, are you ready to face God? We explore how Charlie’s message of hope pointed a generation back to Christ, the reality of heaven and hell, and why Jesus’ bold claim in Mark 14 proves He is God.

This episode also dives into free speech in the first century, absolute truth, and why every believer must stand firm in faith. Whether you are a lifelong Christian or just beginning to explore faith, this message will challenge and encourage you.

🔹 Chapter Notes with Time Stamps

(00:00) Opening reflections on Charlie Kirk’s death

(00:48) “Charlie is with God” – hope in grief

(01:21) Gen Z’s voice for truth

(02:01) Why this loss cuts so deep

(02:15) Generational tragedies and defining moments

(03:13) America’s grief beyond politics

(03:27) The only question that matters: are you ready to face God?

(04:29) Mark 14:61–64 – Jesus claims to be God

(05:03) Why free speech and truth still matter

(05:55) The essentials of Christianity

(06:28) Straight facts, Charlie style

(07:35) Why I need Jesus – personal reflection

(08:03) 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Jesus became sin for us

(08:36) The urgency of salvation

(08:41) Prayer of repentance and salvation

(09:18) Welcome to God’s family

(09:24) Closing encouragement and truth

Song of the Week: Tenth Avenue North - I Have This Hope

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The Gospel of John has long been dismissed by some scholars as the “latest and least historical” of the four Gospels. But new evidence is challenging that view. In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth! we welcome back Shane Rosenthal, host of The Humble Skeptic podcast, to explore why many scholars now believe John was written much earlier than once thought — possibly even before the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can trust the Gospel accounts of Jesus, this conversation will strengthen your confidence in Scripture.

(01:09) Introducing Shane Rosenthal, our “Bible nerd” guest

(04:06) Shane’s journey from atheist to Christian

(05:23) Why Christianity stands the test of scrutiny

(06:26) Diving into the Gospel of John

(07:18) Antiques Roadshow analogy: Testing authenticity

(10:00) Why Christianity withstands historical investigation

(11:27) Signs, miracles, and evidence of true prophets

(13:28) Prophecies that confirm Scripture

(14:10) Kathy’s faith crisis and turning to evidence

(15:16) Why scholars are rethinking John’s Gospel

(17:16) John’s eyewitness knowledge of geography

(19:00) The Pool of Bethesda — archaeological proof (John 5:2)

(21:29) Evidence John wrote before 70 AD

(22:26) Prophecy of Peter’s death and dating clues

(27:22) Caiaphas’ prophecy and its implications (John 11:50)

(30:26) How this changes dating for the other Gospels

(35:04) The Wedding at Cana and stone jars (John 2:6)

(39:19) Jewish purification rituals and Christian baptism

(43:01) Jesus as the Lamb of God (John 1:29)

(43:24) Jacob’s Ladder connection (Genesis 28 and John 1)

(43:53) Closing reflections and truth you can handle

Shane Rosenthal's Website

https://www.humbleskeptic.com

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Why Should We Believe the Bible?

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/why-should-we-believe-the-bible

Authenticating the Fourth Gospel

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/authenticating-the-fourth-gospel

The Implications of John 5:2

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/john-52-there-is-in-jerusalem

A Paradigm Shift for the Date of John?

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/the-date-of-johns-gospel-are-we-witnessing

The Date of John, Revisited

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/the-date-of-johns-gospel-revisited

Water Into Wine

https://www.humbleskeptic.com/p/water-into-wine

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Fresh off his debate with Raymond Ibrahim — and taking plenty of heat online — Dr. Jay Smith joins You Can Handle the Truth! to dig into some of the most controversial claims about Islam.

Jay examines the missing historical evidence for Mecca during the time of Muhammad, the discovery of 30 different Arabic Qur’ans, and whether the Qur’an we have today is really “perfectly preserved.”

It’s a rapid-fire conversation that Kathy admits she probably should have doubled up on her coffee, because Jay keeps her on her toes from start to finish.

If you’re curious about Islam, fearful of it, or simply want to understand how Christianity and Islam compare, this episode will equip you with questions, clarity, and truth.

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(00:00) Intro & Why Dr. Jay Smith Matters

(01:15) Who Is Dr. Jay Smith? Background

(03:30) Discovering 30 Different Qur’ans

(05:50) Polemics vs Apologetics: How to Engage Muslims

(08:10) Growing Up Among Muslims in India

(10:00) The Best Questions to Ask a Muslim About Faith

(12:15) Why Christians Avoid Debate—and Why We Shouldn’t

(15:30) Was Paul Confrontational? The Case for Boldness

(20:00) Loving Muslims Enough to Tell the Truth

(23:00) The Problem of Fear in Reaching Muslims

(26:30) Saul to Paul: Why Bold Converts Matter

(30:00) Persecution and Bold Witness in Nigeria

(33:00) How Polemics Work: Internal, Cultural, External

(38:00) The Historicity of Mecca—Did It Even Exist?

(43:00) Adam, Eve, Abraham… in Mecca?

(46:00) Patricia Crone’s Research on Mecca

(50:00) Archeology vs Islam’s Claims

(54:00) The Qur’an’s Claim: Perfectly Preserved?

(58:00) Variants in the Qur’an & Why It Matters

(01:02:00) Muslim Scholars Forced to Admit Problems

(01:05:00) Why the Bible Stands Alone Historically

(01:08:00) Closing Reflections & Call to Truth

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Sometimes faith isn’t polished. Sometimes it’s not perfect. Sometimes… it’s just desperate. In this solo episode, Kathy shares a story from Scripture about a woman who was isolated, overlooked, and out of options — until one moment of desperate faith stopped Jesus in His tracks. That same God still stops for you today. Kathy also opens up about her own season of disappointment, when she thought she’d been rejected by God… only to realize she was being redirected by Him. If you’ve ever felt invisible, worn out, or like your prayers were hitting a wall — this conversation will remind you of the God who sees you, calls you “Daughter,” and never walks past your pain.

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(00:00) Introduction: Kathy goes solo

(00:39) A message for the ladies (and the men listening in)

(01:28) The God who stops for us

(01:58) The story of the bleeding woman (Matthew, Mark, Luke)

(02:14) 12 years of bleeding, shame, and isolation

(04:14) Fighting through the crowd to touch His cloak

(04:42) Instantly healed, but Jesus stops

(05:25) One word that changed everything

(06:02) Jesus restores her identity

(06:19) Kathy’s personal story of wilderness and redirection

(07:17) Desperate faith that God still honors

(08:03) Jesus stops for the overlooked and invisible

(09:08) Closing encouragement: The God who stops for you

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In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, Kathy and Annabelle dive into the everyday practice of gratitude. From lighthearted stories (including how to handle a bad hair day) to heartfelt reflections, we explore how shifting your perspective can completely change your day. Gratitude isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a way of life that shapes how we see God, ourselves, and others. Join us as we talk through the funny, the practical, and the spiritual sides of thankfulness.

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(00:00) Intro: Why Gratitude Is More Than a Buzzword

(02:47) Kathy’s Take: Gratitude Can Change Everything

(06:15) Annabelle’s Reaction: Making It Funny

(09:32) The “Bad Hair Day” Gratitude Test

(13:48) What Gratitude Teaches Us About Perspective

(18:21) How Negativity Steals Joy

(21:56) The Role of Gratitude in Relationships

(26:03) Stories from Our Own Lives

(30:27) Gratitude in Scripture and Daily Faith

(34:12) When Gratitude Feels Hard

(37:55) Final Thoughts and Challenge for the Week

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In this episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we sit down with Pastor Suneel from Pakistan, whose powerful testimony reveals God’s miraculous hand in the darkest moments. Once on the brink of suicide, Pastor Suneel encountered the unconditional love of Christ and now leads a thriving ministry that cares for orphans, rescues families from slavery, and shares the gospel in one of the most persecuted nations in the world.

This is a sobering yet hope-filled conversation that reminds us of the global church, the cost of discipleship, and the unstoppable power of the gospel.

- Suneel’s Contribution Information

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Chapter Notes with Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction – Pastor Suneel from Pakistan

(02:12) Suneel’s childhood and family background

(03:35) Struggles with drugs, gangs, and conflict with his father

(05:37) Attempted suicide and miraculous survival

(06:36) Doctors declare “no hope”—but God intervenes

(08:25) Encountering God’s unconditional love in the hospital

(09:15) Transformation and baptism of his own father

(10:36) Restrictions for Christians in Pakistan

(11:04) History of Pakistan’s formation and Christian minorities

(13:26) Decline of Christians from 20% to 1.5% in Pakistan

(16:15) Forced conversions and persecution

(20:12) How Muslims are encountering Jesus in dreams and visions

(22:44) Miracles of deliverance and healing

(25:20) The reality of persecution and blasphemy laws

(28:54) Churches and homes burned in Pakistan

(31:18) How the Western church can help

(33:12) Gospel campaigns and revivals in Pakistan

(36:10) Freeing Christian families from slavery

(38:04) “My Father’s Home” orphanage ministry

(39:47) Final encouragement: Standing as the light in the darkness

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In Part 2 of our conversation with Mohamad Faridi, we explore his miraculous escape from Iran, the challenges of living as a Christian in a Muslim country, and the explosive growth of the underground church in Iran. Mohamad shares how God is using disillusionment with Islam to open hearts, the bold believers risking everything to spread the Gospel, and why the church in Iran is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the world. This inspiring testimony will strengthen your faith and challenge you to pray for and support the persecuted church.

Watch Part 1 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-U2SFi_47Y

(00:00) Christianity’s Rapid Growth in Iran

(00:42) Welcome Back – Recap of Part 1

(01:21) Life as a Christian in a Muslim Country

(03:08) Persecution and the Underground Church in Iran

(04:43) Miraculous Escape Through UN Refugee System

(05:58) Arriving in the U.S. and Starting Over

(06:39) Challenges for Christians in Iran’s Education System

(09:05) Choosing Faith Over Degrees – Philippians 3 Reference

(10:12) Bold Witness – Bible on the Taxi Dashboard

(11:09) Why Islam Restricts Bible Access

(12:25) Hardships of Iranian Christians

(13:38) Dreams, Signs, and Eastern Culture – 1 Corinthians Reference

(15:20) The #1 Reason for Mass Conversions in Iran

(17:38) Internet’s Role in Exposing Islamic Teachings

(20:05) Street Evangelism Among Iranians Abroad

(22:23) Underground Printing and Literature Distribution

(26:18) Acts 10:34–35 – God Shows No Favoritism

(27:22) The Power of Hearing the Gospel

(30:36) Multiple Encounters with Christians in Tehran

(31:02) Call to Support Persecuted Christians

Acts 10:34–35 – “Then Peter began to speak: ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.’”

Order Mohamad's book: https://iranchristians.org/forsaking-my-fathers-religion/

Watch Mohamad on Youtube: @mohamadfaridi

Link to Mohamad's website: https://iranchristians.org/

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Mohamad Faridi grew up in Iran, trained in Shiite Islam, and was chosen for the Revolutionary Guard, but it all unraveled when a childhood friend shared the gospel. In this gripping first half of his testimony, Mohamad reveals the darkness, fear, and religious performance demanded by Islam, and the simple, freeing truth of Jesus Christ that changed everything.

He describes how Islam crushed his critical thinking, the rituals of self-harm he performed to earn God's approval, and the moment he heard the words that pierced his heart: “Jesus was sacrificed for you.” From intense persecution to underground churches, this is a story of transformation and truth you won’t forget.

Listen now and come back next week for Part 2 about how he escaped Iran and began ministering to Muslims across the world.

(00:00) Intro Clip

(00:41) Meet Mohamad Faridi

(01:24) Mohamad's Story Begins – From Tehran to Christian Podcasts

(04:14) “I Was a Miserable Muslim” – Early Life in Islam

(06:17) Questions That Got You Punished in Islam

(09:24) Reciting, Mourning, and Self-Harm for Allah

(11:16) Islamic Rituals vs. Biblical Truth

(13:19) Doing More, Bleeding More, But Never Enough

(15:11) Hopelessness from Iran’s Top Islamic Scholar

(16:00) Chosen for the Revolutionary Guard

(17:01) Why Martyrdom Is the Only Guarantee in Islam

(18:04) The First Encounter with Christ

(20:24) “Jesus Was Sacrificed for You” – Mohamad’s Conversion

(21:36) Accepting Christ

(22:43) Family Finds Out – The Persecution Begins

(26:00) Practicing Christianity in Secret

(28:01) The Confrontation with His Father

(30:06) Finding Safety in the Underground Church

(32:07) “Christianity Is Corrupted” – Family Pushback Begins

(32:48) Part 2 Coming Next Week!

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Colonel John T. Cornelius is a 93-year-old Vietnam War pilot, decorated military veteran, and a direct descendant of the Cornelius from Acts 10. In this powerful episode, he shares how faith sustained him through two near-death experiences—one crash landing in Vietnam, and another after ejecting from an F-4 jet upside down over Texas.

From reconnaissance missions to legacy mentorship, John opens up about why he believes God saved him—and how reputation, service, and humility matter most in life. A moving story of survival, legacy, and trust in God.

(00:00) Intro & Disclaimer

(00:17) Meet Col. John T. Cornelius

(01:14) Growing Up During the Depression

(03:00) Caring for His Disabled Brother

(05:00) Falling in Love at Age 11

(06:30) ROTC and University of Maryland

(08:00) Air Force Training Begins

(09:04) Survival School and Best in Class

(10:10) Crash Landings and Calm Under Pressure

(13:07) Flying 50 Feet Above Vietnam with No Weapons

(15:38) Hit by Enemy Fire Over Laos

(17:00) Emergency Landing at Bambi 2 Base

(22:26) "I Just Want to Get Home"

(23:45) “I’m a Believer, Baby”

(24:14) Why God Spared His Life

(24:59) Mentoring the First Black Female Pilot

(26:00) Ejection Over Texas—What Really Happened

(30:00) Acts 10 Explained

(33:00) Acts 10:44–48 Scripture Reading

(35:20) John's Faith Legacy and Closing

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In this unforgettable episode of You Can Handle the Truth!, we finally tell David's side of the story - how a smuggled journey out of Iran, a revolution-era detour in Romania, and a lost suitcase led him to the very escalator in a New Jersey mall where he met my mom on the last day of her 8-day prayer for her future husband.

This is a story of divine timing, answered prayer, and the kind of miracle that only God can orchestrate. If you’ve ever doubted that God is in the details, this episode will give you hope.

Whether you’re navigating singleness, waiting for breakthrough, or just love a good real-life miracle story - this one’s for you.

(00:00) Intro

(01:05) David's Side of the Story

(05:10) Why Dad Was Traveling to Turkey

(07:00) Romanian Layover, Luggage Lost, and Soldiers with Guns

(14:50) The Missed Appointment at the Embassy

(17:00) A Miracle at the Consulate: Paperwork Approved Without It

(18:30) Covered in Hives, Prompted to Leave Early

(20:00) Return to New Jersey Just in Time

(21:00) The Escalator Moment at Paramus Mall

(23:04) “He’s So Sweet”: Kathy's First Thought

(24:50) The First Real Conversation and Number Exchange

(26:40) Walking to the Car and the Quiet Ride Home

(29:00) The First Date (and a Speeding Ticket)

(30:53) The Eight-Day Prayer That Was Answered

(32:00) Wedding Day Panic and a God Wink in a Parking Lot

(33:10) Our Song from Robin Hood and God's Final Confirmation

(34:00) Closing Reflections: Prayer, Miracles, and Mall Escalators

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