Universe Designed: A Documentary on God’s Existence

2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics, Christianity, design argument, Gospel, Hillary Morgan Ferrer, Intelligent Design, MamaBearApologetics.com, Michael Ray Lewis, scientific apologetics, The Universe Designed
[Editor’s Note: This blog was originally posted on Mama Bear Apologetics] Do you have a sciency cub? Do they make comments about things like “the starlight problem” and “multiverse theory” that make your eyes glaze over? No fear! We got you, mama bears! Our friend, Michael, is not only a sciency-bear, but a really good filmmaker to boot! Let’s face it: much of our Western culture has been steeped in an atheistic worldview where science and reason are seen as the tools of the naturalist. The Christian worldview, meanwhile, is relegated to blind faith. But is this actually true? Do we Christians have any evidence for a Creator? What is the best explanation for the way things are? Questions like these and more are the target of Michael Ray Lewis’…
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The Science of Darwin and Marx Provides No Support for “Unalienable Rights”

Christianity, creator, Declaration of Independence, divine image, Eastern bloc, endowed by our creator, Evolution, government, human dignity, human rights, Intelligent Design, John West, Judaism, Judeo-Christian tradition, Leon Kass, Marxism, political science, science, Secularism, Soviet Union, useful fiction, Voltaire
Voltaire said that madness is to have erroneous perceptions and to reason correctly from them. Source
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What Happened to the 56 Men Who Signed the Declaration of Independence? with Bill Federer

American Revolution, Bill Federer, Christian Apologetics, Christian history, Christianity, Declaration of Independence, Dr. Frank Turek, Founding Fathers, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Earlier this week, historian Bill Federer joined Frank to explore the biblical ideas that shaped the foundation of America. In this follow-up conversation, Bill returns to bring the Declaration of Independence’s most influential figures to life through their faith, their sacrifices, and the extraordinary stories of divine providence that many believed shaped America’s fight for independence. Join Frank and Bill as they answer questions like: Who was John Witherspoon and what role did he play in America’s fight for independence? What role did different denominations play in the formation of the 13 original colonies? How can we sum up Judeo-Christian Western civilization in America using only one word? Why do some people claim that it was a miracle (at least providential) how traitor Benedict Arnold was caught? What happened after…
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You Don’t Have the Freedom of Religion in America

1st Amendment, America, Apologetics, Christianity, civil rights, freedom of religion, FreeThinkingMInistries, Gospel, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, separation of church and state, Tim Stratton
At first glance, that title sounds absurd. Of course we have freedom of religion in the United States—it’s one of our most cherished rights. But if by “freedom of religion” we mean the unlimited right to believe and do anything whatsoever in the name of religion, then the truth is simple: you do not have that freedom in America—and you never have. The question is not whether religious freedom exists, but what it actually means—and where its limits must be drawn. The United States of America offers one of the most robust protections of religious liberty in human history. Citizens are free to worship—or not worship—according to the dictates of conscience. This freedom is deeply embedded in the American experiment and is often rightly celebrated as one of our most cherished rights.…
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Struggling with Prayer? 5 Reasons You Lack the Desire to Pray (and How to Overcome Them!)

Apologetics, Christianity, Gospel, https://smartfaith.me, Miguel Rodriguez, Prayer, Theology and Christian Apologetics, unanswered prayer
Have you ever felt like prayer is as elusive as losing weight or getting in shape? You know it’s good for you, you know you should do it, but somehow the motivation to bend your knees, clasp your hands, and close your eyes is as elusive as Waldo. Frustrating, isn’t it? But here’s the thing: You already know how to pray. You could stop reading right now and start praying. It’s that simple. So why are you here? It’s not that you don’t know how to pray. It’s that you don’t want to pray. You’re not alone in feeling this way. In his insightful book, “When You Pray… and Nothing Happens,” Maurice Berquist likened prayer to a man’s shadow.[1] If he runs after it to capture it, it flees. If he runs from it to…
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Deist or Christian: Who Were the 56 Men Who Founded America? with Bill Federer

American history, Bill Federer, Christian Apologetics, Christian nation, Christianity, deism, Dr. Frank Turek, Founding Fathers, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
 How did America REALLY begin? As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, claims that the Founding Fathers were mostly deists and that Christianity had little influence on America’s founding have become increasingly common. But does the historical record support those claims, or are misinformed pundits trying to rewrite our past while jeopardizing our future? Joining Frank to set the record straight is the one-and-only, Bill Federer, author and founder of American Minute. Together, Frank and Bill unpack the biblical ideas that shaped America’s founding, explore what made the American experiment so revolutionary, and examine why so many misconceptions about the Founders persist today. Tune in as they answer questions like: Who was the first globalist in the history of the world according to the Bible? Why did the…
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How to Detect Heresy: The Gospel of James Talarico with Ryan Crews

Biblical truth, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, false teaching, Heresy, James Talarico, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Ryan Crews, theology
What are the consequences when a charming, seminary-trained politician misquotes Scripture and how can we discern biblical truth from error? Frank welcomes Ryan Crews, a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and CrossExamined Board Member, to examine the twisted theology of Texas State Representative James Talarico, who’s currently running for the U.S. Senate. Using Talarico’s own words and video clips (not secondhand claims), Frank and Ryan compare his teachings with Scripture and explain why many of his views cross the line from theological error into outright heresy. In this episode, they’ll answer questions like: Should Christians call out false teachers? Which seminary is James Talarico attending and what are their beliefs? What does James Talarico get right and what does he get wrong? Why are atheists easier to understand compared to…
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Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part I: Two Key Reasons Why Talarico Has Missed the Divine Jesus

Apologetics, Christianity, christology, Deity of Christ, Gospel, James Talarico, Jesus, Ryan M. Crews, Son of God, Son of Man, Theology and Christian Apologetics
Series Introduction: James Talarico is not the first politician to invoke the Christian faith or the Bible to score political points. He is, however, the first I am aware of who has been enrolled in seminary while running for office. Talarico is certainly popular among prospective voters, but he has received significant scrutiny by pastors and academics because of his theological statements. He may be a faithful representative of his denomination, but he has brought the views of that denomination into the limelight due to the widespread publicity of his senatorial race. We do not elect political candidates for their religious beliefs, though we may have reason to support or oppose a candidate when their religious beliefs affect their policy positions. Talarico is a politician and not a pastor, and…
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Be Fruitful and Multiply: A Case Study in Natural and Divine Revelation

alarmism, Apologetics, bellatorchristi.com, Christianity, climate change, family, Genesis 1, Gospel, image of God, population, Stewardship, Theology and Christian Apologetics, Tony Williams
My thesis is this: The consequences of defying God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply” are becoming visible in the modern world. I recently heard a pastor say, “Reality is undefeated.” That line captures a powerful apologetic truth: the world God made behaves according to the design God gave. In Christian apologetics, one of the most underused tools is simply pointing to reality: the observable consequences of obeying or rejecting God’s created order. One of the first commands God gave humanity was, “Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth” (Genesis 1:28, ESV). After the flood, God repeated the same mandate to Noah and his sons (Genesis 9:1, 7). The theme continues throughout Scripture as a covenant blessing to Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and the nation of Israel (Genesis 17:2; 26:4; 28:3; 35:11; Exodus…
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The Outrageous Lies Americans Are Being Told About Reality with Nick Freitas

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Green Beret, leadership, life lessons, morality, Nick Freitas, personal growth, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, wisdom nuggets
Retired Green Beret, husband, father, and former Virginia legislator Nick Freitas has spent a lifetime in demanding roles. Today he returns to share more bite-sized nuggets of wisdom from his unique life experiences while answering questions like: What is biblical masculinity and femininty? How are men and women being targeted with entirely different lies by the Left and the Right? What are the biggest problems with progressive ideologies like socialism and Marxism? How does Nick explain one of the weirdest partnerships in modern politics—the “Red-Green Alliance”? Why is Islamophobia a bogus term? Why does Islam see the Left and the West as “useful idiots”? What’s the most important thing people need to know about the U.S. government and Constitution? Why did God place the Tree of Knowledge of Good and…
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