What If You Don’t Feel Saved? Plus More Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, digital parenting, Dr. Frank Turek, faith and feelings, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, salvation, theology
Are strong emotional experiences required for salvation? Can you be a true follower of Jesus if you don’t “feel” saved? Many Christians wrestle with the gap between what they believe and what they experience during worship or Bible study time . But does the saving grace of Jesus come from a feeling or a decision? This week, Frank unpacks the danger of grounding your faith solely on feelings. He also tackles other listener questions related to politics, culture, and from a liberal listener on parenting in a digital age. Questions addressed include: Is a lack of emotion during worship a sign of a weak faith? What are the 3 essential aspects of human psychology? How is marriage in this life an illustration of our ultimate union with Christ? What’s the…
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Jonah and the Big Fish, Part 2

3. Are Miracles Possible?, Anthony Williams, Apologetics, Archaeology, Assyria, bellatorchristi.com, Big Fish, Christianity, Gospel, history, Jonah, miracles, Nineveh, Old Testament, Prophet
In my previous article, Jonah and the Big Fish Part 1, I spoke about Jonah, the wayward prophet who initially tried to avoid God’s command to warn the people of Nineveh about the impending judgment they were about to receive for the wickedness of their culture. In that article, I discussed the identity of Jonah, who is also mentioned in 2 Kings, as well as the historical realities of Israel, Nineveh (an Assyrian city), and the archaeology that helps us connect what is written to what has been found in the dirt, including what was known for centuries as the grave of Jonah near the lost (but now found) city of Nineveh. I will hereafter do my best to add to the historical and Biblical evidence to show that Jonah and…
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Messianic Jew Reveals: Are Christians REALLY Being Persecuted in Israel? with Jeff Morgan

Christian Apologetics, Christian persecution, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Holy Land, Israel Christians, Jeff Morgan, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Tucker Carlson
Is the state of Israel actually hostile toward Christians, or are viral claims from figures like Tucker Carlson distorting the truth and misleading the masses? This week, Messianic Jew and missionary, Jeff Morgan, joins Frank to drop a “boots on the ground” report on what it’s really like to live and share the Gospel in the Holy Land. Jeff shares his journey from secular Judaism to faith in Christ and pulls back the curtain on the surprising camaraderie (and the real tensions) between Israelis, Arabs, and Christians. Tune in as they answer questions like: Why did Jeff feel “spiritually tormented” for many years and how did he become a Messianic Jew? Why did he name his new ministry ‘Highway 53’? What has Jeff personally experienced as a Messianic Jew living…
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Jonah and the Big Fish (Part 1)

3. Are Miracles Possible?, Anthony Williams, Apologetics, Archaeology, Assyria, bellatorchristi.com, Big Fish, Christianity, Gospel, history, Jonah, miracles, Nineveh, Old Testament, Prophet
The Book of Jonah is very short, only four chapters long. It tells of a prophet named Jonah who was told by God to go to the great city of Nineveh and warn them of a coming judgment. Jonah goes the opposite way on a ship, but a violent storm ends with Jonah being tossed overboard by the sailors because they learn he is fleeing from God. Jonah is swallowed by a great fish, and after three days and some prayers of repentance, he is spit out at Nineveh. [1] He gives his short warning and waits for God to destroy the evil inhabitants. However, the Ninevites repent, and God spares them from the judgment. Jonah is upset with God, Who reminds Jonah that He (God) has every right to…
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The #1 Driving Force Behind Political Violence in America

Christian Apologetics, Christian Worldview, Christianity, critical theory, Dr. Frank Turek, evil problem, morality, philosophy, Podcast, political violence, religion, theology
Why is political violence on the rise in America? Look no further than the manifesto written by the man who attempted to shoot up the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. In today’s podcast, Frank unpacks the serious consequences of a society influenced by critical theory, and offers insights on how teaching truth and logic rooted in Scripture can help address these issues. You’ll also hear Frank’s speech from the TPUSA Faith Pastor’s Summit last week, where he offers a practical solution to this problem. Tune is as he answers questions like: What does recent survey data say about liberal vs. conservative views on political violence? What is the worldview that justifies political violence in very liberal people? Why do ideas have consequences? Why does critical theory promote perpetual…
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Advice to Young Aspiring Apologists

Apologetics, Christianity, Evangelism, Gospel, Jonathan McLatchie.com, ministry, Practical Apologetics, Theology and Christian Apologetics
David Wood recently posted an excellent video featuring a series of short interview clips with various apologists (Douglas Groothuis, Gary Habermas, Craig Hazen, Mike Licona, Nabeel Qureshi, Mary Jo Sharp, and Frank Turek) on advice to future apologists. As one who is of the younger generation myself (I am almost 27)[1], and who has been active in the public apologetics arena from relatively young (from around 20 years of age) I have some experience to speak of when it comes to being a young defender of the Christian faith. In this article, I want to address those who are young, perhaps in their late teens or in their 20’s, and who aspire to do public work in apologetics. In particular, I want to reflect on my observations over the past six or…
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5 Things You and Your Kids Need to Build a Lasting Faith in a Changing World with Jonathan Morrow

Christian Apologetics, Christian parenting, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, faith in culture, Jonathan Morrow, morality, philosophy, Podcast, raising Christian kids, religion, theology
How do you and your kids stay grounded in the Christian faith in a culture that is constantly changing and trying to distract us? Jonathan Morrow, director of cultural engagement and student discipleship at Impact 360 Institute, has been equipping students and parents for over 16 years, and is passionate about seeing a new generation build a lasting faith. His newly updated book, ‘Welcome to College‘, helps guide students and their parents as they prepare for their college journey and life beyond the classroom. Join Jonathan and Frank as they discuss practical tips anyone can use to stay grounded in the Christian faith and answer questions like: What five things need to happen if someone wants to stay grounded in the Christian faith? Which thing is the hardest for anyone…
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Is Atheism Dead? 3 Scientific Arguments for God They Can’t Explain

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Intelligent Design, morality, origin of the universe, philosophy, Podcast, religion, science and faith, Stephen C. Meyer, The Story of Everything, theology
What are some of the most difficult arguments for atheists or agnostics to answer that support the conclusion that God exists? Dr. Stephen C. Meyer returns to the program to continue his discussion with Frank on his brilliant new film, ‘The Story of Everything‘, coming soon to a theatre near you APRIL 30th-MAY 6th. It focuses on three major scientific arguments that have come up over the past 100 years that reveal a hidden hand behind the creation and sustainability of the universe. Together, they answer questions like: What is the fine-tuning argument and why do atheists have a hard time refuting it? What are the three levels of fine-tuning we see in the universe? What is the multiverse hypothesis and is it valid? Do we live in the matrix?…
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Jesus as Clark Kent

3. Are Miracles Possible?, Apologetics, Christianity, Christmas, Clark Kent, Gospel, HeavenNotHarvard.com, Hidden Identity, Jennifer Defrates, Jesus, Superman, Theology and Christian Apologetics
My inner geek is going to show for just a second here. I love superhero origin stories. My favorite part of the story is watching them learn who they truly are, struggle with their powers, and choose the responsibility of sacrificial heroism. Can you imagine Jesus as Clark Kent? Jesus is the ultimate hero, but we really don’t know what his life was like before he was the teacher we know. I really wish we could see those early moments of Jesus’s life. Talk about the origin of the hero of all heroes! This advent, I’ve been really focusing on Christ’s coming to earth, becoming human, really imagining what that had to be like for Him, to live as a child while being God. We know from Luke 2, that…
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What is the Story of Everything? with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Intelligent Design, morality, origin of life, origin of universe, philosophy, Podcast, purpose of life, religion, Stephen C. Meyer, theology
Where did the universe come from? How did life begin? And is there a purpose behind it all? If you’re looking for the answers to life’s BIGGEST questions, look no further than ‘The Story of Everything‘, coming soon to a theatre near you APRIL 30th-MAY 6th. Inspired by Dr. Stephen C. Meyer’s most recent book, ‘The Return of the God Hypothesis‘, this film will take you on a cinematic journey through the cosmos, uncovering signs of intentional design—from the laws that govern galaxies to the intricate code of DNA—revealing a consistent signature woven throughout nature and existence itself. This week, Dr. Stephen C. Meyer joins Frank on the program to discuss some of the many highlights from the film while answering questions like: How do you show that God exists…
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