25Mar 2025 by Post

C.S. Lewis on How Do Demons Deceive Us? Plus Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, CS Lewis, demons, Dr. Frank Turek, Govermment, Islam, military, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Q&A, religion, The Screwtape Letters, theology
Why is propaganda and empty rhetoric so appealing to some people? In this midweek episode, Frank explains how the first of ‘The Screwtape Letters‘ by C.S. Lewis perfectly illustrates the way demons manipulate human beings, now and throughout history. He’ll also explore the recent power struggles between the Trump Administration and the lower district court judge who blocked Trump’s transgender military ban. Frank will answer questions like: Why is using “jargon” instead of evidence-based arguments not good thinking? What specific tactics does C.S. Lewis say demons use to tempt humans and where do we see evidence of this happening in our culture today? Do all people have the right or privilege to serve in the military? Was Trump’s decision to say transgender people are not qualified to serve in the military…
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21Mar 2025 by Post

How to Raise Brave Kids to Have Bold Faith with Kirk Cameron

Brave Books, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Iggy & Mr Kirk, Kids faith, Kirk Cameron, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, television, theology
How do you capture your child’s attention so they know and live THE truth of Jesus? How can you educate and entertain them while ensuring they aren’t indoctrinated by secularism? Christian parents and grandparents have been crying out for someone in the entertainment world to champion biblical values that lead to their children’s health, protection, and blessing—now, there’s finally an answer! This week, Frank sits down with actor and conservative activist, Kirk Cameron, to talk about his partnership with Brave Books and his new children’s program, ‘Iggy & Mr. Kirk‘, designed to train kids in the Lord. How is Kirk using his unique gifts and talents to invest in the hearts and minds of young children? Tune in as Frank and Kirk unpack Kirk’s latest ministry projects and tackle questions like: How did…
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18Mar 2025 by Post

Is Christianity Making a Comeback? with Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Cliffe Knechte, college campuses, Culture, Dr. Frank Turek, Give Me an Answer, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Stuart Knechtle, theology, West
Are we witnessing a renewed interest in God, Christianity, and Jesus in today’s culture? For this midweek podcast, Frank welcomes back our favorite father-son duo, Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle from the popular Youtube channel, ‘Give Me an Answer‘, to share their unique insights into the recent rise of Christianity in the West, particularly on college campuses. They’ll also discuss how the rapid growth of their ministry has led to incredible opportunities to share the Gospel on major secular and Christian platforms. Tune in as Frank, Stuart, and Cliffe answer key questions like: What major cultural shifts has Cliffe observed over the past 40 years, and why has he softened his approach? Why are young people today so anxious, and what is their biggest fear? What are some of the most common misconceptions…
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14Mar 2025 by Post

Did the Apostles REALLY Die as Martyrs? with Dr. Sean McDowell

apostles, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Martyrs, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Sean McDowell, theology
How much evidence exists for the martyrdom of the apostles? Did they REALLY die for their faith? Christians often use this argument to defend the credibility of Jesus’ death and resurrection, but could we be overstating the case? This week, let’s dive into the latest research on Christian martyrdom with one of today’s leading experts on the topic–our good friend Dr. Sean McDowell! A decade ago, his groundbreaking research challenged what we thought we knew about the fate of the apostles. Now, with new discoveries and fresh insights, the second edition of ‘The Fate of the Apostles‘ has been released—offering the most up-to-date investigation into their martyrdom. Join Frank and Sean as they uncover what really happened to the closest followers of Jesus and tackle pressing questions like: What incident spurred Sean to make ‘The Fate of…
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11Mar 2025 by Post

3 BIG Reasons Why God May Choose to Hide Himself

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Divine Hiddenness, Dr. Frank Turek, free will, God's Hiddenness, Jesus, Jesus resurrection, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Why doesn’t God make Himself more obvious? If God truly exists, why wouldn’t He just appear to everyone and settle all doubts once and for all? In a world filled with skepticism, doubt, and unbelief, the “divine hiddenness” of God is one of the most common objections raised against Christianity. But is it really a valid reason to reject His existence? In this solo midweek episode, Frank tackles a listener’s question about God’s hiddenness and explores these questions along the way: Does the hiddenness of God negate the evidence we already have for His existence? What does Scripture reveal about why God may choose to remain unseen? Would seeing the full presence of God actually eliminate doubt and unbelief for some people? How do free will and love relate to…
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07Mar 2025 by Post

What REALLY Happened During the Crusades? with Bill Federer

Bill Federer, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Crusades, Dr. Frank Turek, Europe, Islam, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Pope, religion, theology
How much do you know about the history of the Crusades? Were they unprovoked attacks by Christian armies, or was there something deeper at play? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into the facts behind one of history’s most misunderstood events. In response to your requests from our recent podcast survey, Frank welcomes historian Bill Federer of American Minute to explore the truth about the Crusades. Tune in as Bill unpacks its historical backdrop, revealing why Europe took up arms to blunt the rise and expansion of Islam. During their conversation, Frank and Bill will answer questions like: Did the Crusaders know the Bible? What did the Pope promise the Crusaders? How did Islam originate, and how did it expand so rapidly? Did Christianity spread as a direct result of the Crusades? What…
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04Mar 2025 by Post

HELP! My Professor Says Jesus is a Myth!

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Evidence, historical Jesus, Jesus, Jesus Myth, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, skepticism, theology
Is it possible that Jesus, the most influential person in history, was just a fictional character? In this midweek podcast, Frank responds to a question from Elijah, a medical student in Ghana, whose evolutionist professor seems unwilling to consider that Jesus existed unless Elijah can provide first century sources from outside of the Bible. What’s the most effective way for Elijah to engage with his teacher’s skepticism? Join Frank as he explores these questions and more, including: How can you respectfully defend your faith in the classroom? What historical and archaeological evidence confirms Jesus’ existence? Are extra-biblical sources more credible than the New Testament writers? What common presuppositions do atheists hold, and how can you respectfully challenge them? Are there any atheist or agnostic New Testament scholars who believe that…
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28Feb 2025 by Post

How Names Reveal That the Bible Writers Were Eyewitnesses

Bible, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Eyewitnesses, Gospel, morality, names, New Testament Writers, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Sorry Aunt Mildred and Uncle Bob–nobody wants to use your names for their children anymore! But what does that have to do with the credibility of the New Testament writers? In this fun and fascinating episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist’, Frank explores why the names we see recorded in ancient history matter and unpacks how these names serve as powerful evidence that the New Testament writers were actual eyewitnesses to the events they described in the Gospels and the book of Acts. Join Frank as he tackles key questions like: How have name trends changed in the U.S. over the last 100 years, and how does this relate to the reliability of the Scriptures? What is an undesigned coincidence, and what examples of undesigned…
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25Feb 2025 by Post

What Is the Unpardonable Sin? Plus More Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, gender, miracles, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Q&A, religion, Sin, theology, Unpardonable sin
In this midweek episode of ‘I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist‘, Frank tackles some of your listener questions on a wide variety of topics! Tune in as he unpacks the unpardonable sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit mentioned in the Gospel of Matthew and other questions like: Should Christians be worried about committing the unforgivable sin? What makes the miracles of Jesus so unique compared to others who claimed to perform miracles, like Joseph Smith? How can we know anything about history and do we need to experience a historical event to know that it really occurred? Should you marry someone just based on love? What does the Bible say about a husband’s responsibility to his family? Do intersex conditions mean there are more than two genders? From…
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21Feb 2025 by Post

What is Hate Speech? with Dr. Owen Anderson

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Dr. Owen Anderson, Europe, free speech, government, Hate Speech, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Is free speech in danger? Imagine facing jail time simply for posting something online that the government disagrees with. This alarming reality is unfolding in parts of Europe where so-called “hate speech” is now being criminalized. Could the same thing happen in America? This week, our friend and Arizona State University professor, Dr. Owen Anderson, returns to share an update on his ongoing litigation with the university and to unpack how censorship on U.S. soil threatens the First Amendment and our ability to preach and live the gospel. Tune in as Frank and Owen dive into how the radical left uses emotional blackmail and fear tactics to silence opposition—and how you can recognize and push back against cancel culture. During their conversation, they’ll tackle questions like: What’s the state of free speech…
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