24Sep 2025 by Post

Early Church Persecution, and its Evidential Value: Part 2

4. Is the NT True?, Apologetics, Christianity, Church History, Evidential apologetics, Gospel, JonathanMclatchie.com, persecution
[Editor’s Note: This blog was originally a single article. For the purposes of reposting it at Crossexamined, it has been divided into two parts. Click here for part 1.  [Excerpt from Part 1:] In this article [series], I . . . discuss the evidence that the apostles did in fact encounter hardships, dangers and persecutions on account of their Christian convictions. [In part 1] I survey the evidence for a general context of persecution (what may be called the indirect part of the case). [In Part 2] I will . . . proceed to argue that the apostles in particular voluntarily submitted themselves to danger, hardship and persecution on account of their conviction of the gospel’s truth. The Persecution of the Apostles — Evidence from the Apostolic Fathers   We now…
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23Sep 2025 by Post

Behind the Scenes at Charlie Kirk’s Memorial Service

Charlie Kirk, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Erika Kirk, Gospel, Memorail, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, TPUSA
What happened behind the scenes at the historic memorial service for Charlie Kirk and what was its central takeaway message? Frank shares what it was like to attend and speak at what could possibly be the biggest public event in human history, and also highlights the remarkable efforts of the TPUSA team who put it all together in only 7 days while also mourning the devastating loss of their fearless leader. Tune in as Frank shares clips from some of the speakers and answers questions like: Why did Charlie continue doing college events when he knew his life could be at risk? How do you respond to someone if they accuse you of being a Christian Nationalist? Was Charlie Kirk a fascist? Why should Christians seek to legislate morality? What…
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22Sep 2025 by Post

Early Church Persecution, and its Evidential Value. Part 1

4. Is the NT True?, Apologetics, Christianity, Church History, Evidential apologetics, Gospel, JonathanMclatchie.com, persecution
The argument from Christian persecution was developed most fully by William Paley, in his 1794 book, A View of the Evidences of Christianity.[1] Indeed, Paley devotes the first nine chapters of his book to defending the thesis “that there is satisfactory evidence that many professing to be original witnesses of the Christian miracles, passed their lives in labours, dangers, and sufferings, voluntarily undergone in attestation of the accounts which they delivered, and solely in consequence of their belief of those accounts; and that they also submitted, from the same motives, to new rules of conduct.”[2] This proposition, if true, goes a long way towards establishing that the early apostles — that is, those who were purportedly witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection — were sincere in their conviction that they had encountered the raised…
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19Sep 2025 by Post

If God, Why Evil? Honoring the Life & Legacy of My Friend Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, evil, God, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Does evil disprove God? If not, what is God’s purpose for evil? Why would a good God allow evil that seems to have no purpose, like the recent m*rder of Charlie Kirk? What is God’s ultimate solution to evil? Watch Frank present, ‘If God, Why Evil?’, which was recorded earlier this week at Western Carolina Univ. in Cullowhee, NC during his first public appearance since the tragic events that took place on 9/10/2025. Frank will continue his college tour this fall to honor the life and legacy of Charlie. Please join him in-person or LIVE online at the follow locations: McNeese State Univ. (9/23) – Lake Charles, LA Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School (9/24) – Orange, TX Lamar Univ. (9/25) – Beaumont, TX Georgia Tech with Lucas Miles & TPUSA (10/23)…
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15Sep 2025 by Post

Class Guide: How to Avoid Filth

Apologetics, Christianity, college, Gospel, Legislating Morality, Culture & Politics, Owen Anderson, Owen Anderson.substack.com, Politics
As students around the country get ready to go back to school, our universities are eagerly awaiting their next round of freshmen. If you’re a parent or student, you will need to know how to find classes that help you become wise and lead a virtuous life. As a professor, I can provide you with some ideas. First, go to your university’s course schedule and see what is offered. If a class interests you, check out its syllabus. If the professor will not make their syllabus public, that is a bad sign. You can email and request it. What you want to see is the reading list and the kinds of lecture materials that are used. That will tell you if there is bias. For example, take a look at…
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13Sep 2025 by Post

MAKE HEAVEN CROWDED and Take a BOLD Stand for Christ with Pastor Jack Hibbs

Bible, Charlie Kirk, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Church, Dr. Frank Turek, faith, Jack Hibbs, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Frank speaks briefly on the horrific murder of his dear friend Charlie Kirk. He’ll say more in the coming days. But now Charlie would want you to hear from Pastor Jack Hibbs of Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, who like Charlie, takes a bold stand for Christ. Jack shows how in his new book, ‘Called to Take a Bold Stand: Resilient and Effective Faith for a Godless Age’. With over 35 years of ministry experience, Jack shares why sanctification, active discipleship, and making the Gospel central are the keys to standing firm in a world that opposes the truth through persecution, cancel culture, and politics. Together, Frank and Jack tackle questions like: Can Christians today impact the world like the early church? How did Jack rally his local community to come…
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09Sep 2025 by Post

Are You Going UP or Are You Going DOWN? Bible “Errors” Won’t Save You

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Grace Community Church, Heaven, Hell, Jesus resurrection, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology, Titanic
 Everyone you love will die. Everything you build will crumble. Everything you say will be forgotten. Everything you do will come to nothing. You and your identity will die and vanish, UNLESS…the resurrection is true. Yes, if Jesus of Nazareth really did rise from the dead–GAME OVER–Christianity is true! But wait…isn’t a miracle like the resurrection a little too hard to believe for a rational person? Join Frank during his recent talk at Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL where he draws a striking parallel between the sinking of the Titanic and the resurrection of Jesus. You’ll learn why the Gospel accounts are not myths or legends, but credible eyewitness testimony that can stand up to scrutiny. Along the way, he answers pressing questions like: How do we know miracles…
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08Sep 2025 by Post

What is the Role of A Priori Knowledge?

2. Does God Exist?, A Priori Knowledge, bellatorchristi.com, Christianity, Epistemology, Gospel, Justin Angelos, Kalam Cosmological Argument, Ontological Argument, philosophy
A priori reasoning originates from a Latin word which means, “beforehand.” Knowledge gained from experience is called a posteriori, and knowledge that doesn’t require experience is called a priori.[1] Our primary concern here is with factual knowledge. For example, Little Italy is located in New York on the East Coast of the United States, Plato lived in Athens, Greece, and Seattle, Washington, is in the Pacific Northwest. This type of knowledge is often referred to as “knowledge that” or propositional knowledge because it involves statements or propositions that are [or can be] certain to be true.[2] There are compelling reasons to consider a priori knowledge as a valid form of knowledge. For instance, the statement “bachelors are unmarried men” indicates that a certain level of experience is needed to grasp the meanings of the words “unmarried”…
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05Sep 2025 by Post

How to Win Gen Z Back to the Truth of Christianity with Shanda Fulbright

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Church, Dr. Frank Turek, Gen Z, Kids, morality, Parents, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Shanda Fulbright, theology
Gen Z is showing surprising signs of revival—but will it last? As young people flock back to church, the future of their faith may hinge on how parents, pastors, and mentors respond right now! Frank teams up with certified apologist and former California public school teacher, Shanda Fulbright, to discuss some of the challenges associated with discipling the younger generation and what parents can do to help kids ground their beliefs in facts instead of feelings. Together they answer questions like: What does recent research say about Gen Z becoming more interested in Christianity? What do Jordan Peterson, Joe Rogan, and Wesley Huff have in common? What recent cultural events and trends have contributed to more young people embarking on a truth quest? What are the dangers associated with winning…
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03Sep 2025 by Post

Why Philosophical Proofs For God Are Better Than “Scientific” Proofs

2. Does God Exist?, Apologetics, Aquinas’s Five Ways, Argumentation, Arguments for God, BrianHuffling.com, Christianity, ed feser, Gospel, metaphysics, philosophy, science, scientism
Let me first say that I think the “scientific” proofs for God’s existence are very good, as far as they go (I’ll explain why that word is in quotes later). Since middle school one of my hobbies has been backyard astronomy. I am very familiar with the intelligent design arguments from cosmology and biology. They are all very good and very convincing. So, what’s the issue? Well, for one, natural science alone can’t prove God. It needs philosophy. What then makes the scientific arguments good? They are good because they show that the chances for the design (not existence) of the universe and life due to random events are essentially zero. But the jump from probability to cause is a philosophical one. Science, does after all, require the use of…
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