A Fifteen-Second, Five-Finger Response to the Evolution Question

2. Does God Exist?, 3. Are Miracles Possible?, Christianity, Evolution, Gospel, Intelligent Design, Richard Stevens, Scientific Apologetics. apologetics
The friendly, mature volunteer at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden showed us the fascinating internal features of a saguaro cactus skeleton. I marveled aloud at its “amazing design.” The docent (guide) continued: “Yes, the mutations made this beauty of nature.” I didn’t want to argue and so decided not to contest the “mutations made it” claim. But I realized I need a powerful, clear, non-combative, easy-to-remember response to the question, “Why don’t you believe in evolution?” Here’s what occurred to me. We have a Five-Finger Response that does not immediately trigger the usual arguments about the fossil record, Darwin’s finches, bacteria resistance to antibiotics, or species sharing common DNA segments. And we can deliver it all in 15 seconds. The 15-Second Answer When someone asks you: “Why don’t you believe…
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Rewriting History – Debunking the Lies You’ve Always Been Told About America with Tim Barton

American history, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Founding Fathers, History Myths, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Tim Barton, WallBuilders
What if some of the biggest claims you’ve heard about American history aren’t true? For decades, Americans have been told that Christopher Columbus launched a campaign of genocide, the Founding Fathers were racist deists, and the United States was uniquely evil from the very beginning. While people of every nation have undeniably done evil (that’s why we all need a Savior), are those claims about America based on the historical record or Marxist propaganda? If you think you already know America’s story, think again! This week, Frank interviews historian and President of WallBuilders, Tim Barton, who holds the nation’s largest private collection of original American historical documents (totaling more than 100,000 pieces!). So Tim’s insights come from what was recorded by the founders themselves. Tune in as Frank and Tim…
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Nine Clarifications Before Critiquing Old Testament Slavery

Apologetics, Christianity, Gospel, Is God Good? Biblical Ethics, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Old Testament, Sean Redfearn, slavery, Theology and Christian Apologetics
Slavery in the Old Testament is a favourite topic among critics who wish to denigrate the moral character of the God of Israel. In my experience, critics will predominantly cite Exodus 21:20-21 or Leviticus 25:44-46 to appeal to a notion of horrendous oppression towards foreign slaves within the nation of ancient Israel – even though there are, by my count, at least 20 other passages in the Torah that are relevant to having a well-informed conversation on the topic. Still, the above two passages need to be engaged with, and I refer readers to a host of excellent resources that respond to the claim that the Old Testament endorses chattel slavery.[1] What do you mean by Old Testament slavery? In this article, I wish to propose a simple tactic for…
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Anything But Christianity? Answering College Students’ Toughest Objections with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Cliffe Knechtle, college students, Dr. Frank Turek, Evidence for Christianity, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Stuart Knechtle, theology
Frank welcomes back father-son duo, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle, to unpack the objections they hear most often from college students who remain unconvinced by Christianity, share how they respond to skeptics in the heat of the moment, and help Christians prepare for similar conversations. Tune in as they answer questions like: What doubts about Christianity has Cliffe personally struggled with over the years? Does the Bible condone sexism and slavery? What’s the psychology behind our ABC – “Anything But Christianity” – culture and people who refuse to follow Christ despite the evidence? What four key questions can be used to help non-Christians think more clearly about their current (false) worldview? Was Jesus an ethical genius? How did Paul’s teaching radically elevate the dignity of women in the ancient world and…
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A BRICKMAKER Defense for God’s Existence

2. Does God Exist?, 3. Are Miracles Possible?, Apologetics, bellatorchristi.com, Brian Chilton, Brickmaker, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, God’s existence, Gospel
Recently, several people have approached me and asked if there are good, simple ways to defend the existence of God. Some have said, “You cannot see God, so how do I know for sure that he’s there?” This seems to be one of the most pressing issues that I have seen as of late. In my book Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics, I offered a five-point acronym to defend God’s existence; the acronym was called BRICK (BVG theorem, right conditions, information, compassion and ethics, and the Kalam cosmological argument). [1] The book was published in 2019. Since then, I have come across numerous other reasons to believe in God’s existence. With a few adaptations, we can expand BRICK to a BRICKMAKER defense. Let’s take a look at ten good reasons for believing in God’s existence.…
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How to Demolish Your Christian Doubts with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle

campus evangelism, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Cliffe Knechtle, Dr. Frank Turek, faith and doubt, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Stuart Knechtle, theology
Are you looking for answers about faith that will satisfy both your heart and your mind? As the host and founder of Give Me an Answer, Cliffe Knechtle has four decades of experience answering questions about God’s existence, the presence of evil in the world, and the reliability of the Bible. Now in their new book, ‘Demolishing Doubt‘, Cliffe and his son, Stuart, tackle the pain behind doubts, sharing true stories from their conversations on college campuses and their interactions with millions online. Tune in as Frank, Stuart, and Cliffe answer key questions like: How did Cliffe and Stuart get started in apologetics? What major cultural shifts has Cliffe observed over the past 40 years, and why has he softened his approach? What’s the story behind the Knechtle gospel stance?…
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Who Do You Say That I Am, James Talarico? Part II: Luke 1:31–38 Is Not About Mary’s Consent To Create

abortion, Apologetics, Christianity, consent, Democrat Party, Gospel, James Talarico, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Mother Mary, Progressive Christianity, Ryan Crews, Texas Politics, virgin birth
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 from 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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“HELP! Conspiracy Theories Are Ruining My Marriage!” 37 Questions to Consider

Candace Owens, Charlie Kirk, Christian Apologetics, Christian Marriage, Christianity, Conspiracy Theories, Dr. Frank Turek, marriage advice, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Is it possible to reason with someone who believes that corroborated evidence is part of the deception of conspiracy theories? In this episode, Frank responds to a question from a concerned husband whose marriage is under serious strain due to conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Charlie Kirk. While discussing the Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing last week, and the biblical principles surrounding gossip, deception, and false accusations, Frank tackles questions like: What evidence emerged during Robinson’s preliminary trial and why is the judge being so cautious? Is every contradiction, misunderstanding, or misspoken word a lie? How do you have a productive conversation with someone who refuses to follow the evidence? What does the Bible teach about gossip, deception, and false accusations? What’s the difference between a possibility and evidence for…
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New Evidence for Christianity from “God: The Science, The Evidence”

2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics, Arguments for God, BellatorChristi, Brian Chilton, Christianity, Cosmological Argument, design argument, Evolution, God: The Science the Evidence The Dawn of Revolution, Gospel, Michel-Yves Bolloré, Olivier Bonnassies, scientific apologetics
Michel-Yves Bollore’ and Olivier Bonnassies recently wrote a massive treatise defending the existence of God titled God: The Science, the Evidence—The Dawn of a Revolution. Three things are very intriguing about this book. First, neither Bollore nor Bonnassies is a theologian. In fact, both are notable scientists. Bollore serves as a computer engineer and has a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Paris Dauphine. Bonnassies is a graduate of Polytechnique (X86) and the Institut Catholique de Paris with a license in theology. Bonnassies started up numerous businesses over the span of his career. Second, both Bollore and Bonnassies approach the topic of God from a strictly scientific perspective. In their massive tome, they offer many reasons to believe in the God of the Christian faith. Their main argument is that…
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Sweeping Europe, a Pagan Religion Has Daggers Out for This Technology

air conditioning, Associated Press, atonement, carbon emissions, China, Christianity, deaths, Europe, extreme heat, Faith & Science, forgiveness, global warning, guilt, heat wave, Love, monkeys, monotheism, pagan religions, Punishment, red warnings, religion, Sarah Salviander, secular religion, self-preservation, supernatural, Technology, The Story of Everything
A religion that sees humans as merely “an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet” would consider these unnecessary deaths hardly worth noticing. Source
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