Do Brain-Jolts Really Explain Near-Death Experiences?

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One change I have noticed recently is that science writers seem a bit more careful with the topic than they used to be. Source
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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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Astrophysicist Sarah Salviander on “Cosmic Signposts” Pointing to Intelligent Design

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Dr. Salviander was deeply influenced by science fiction and by the popular astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan. Source
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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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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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What is the Story of Everything? with Dr. Stephen C. Meyer

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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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Is the Bible HATE Speech? Plus Q&A

Bible and morality, Christian Apologetics, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Culture and Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Free speech vs hate, LGBTQ debate, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Is disagreement hate? And what about speaking out against certain sexual behaviors, like LGBTQ? Does that make you a mentally unstable person? A Canadian “hate speech” bill is currently causing concern as critics warn it could chill religious speech and expose some people to prosecution for simply quoting the Bible. Meanwhile, basketball player Jaden Ivey is promptly fired from the Chicago Bulls for stating that Pride Month celebrates “unrighteousness” as other NBA players commit serious felonies (including physically harming others) without serious repercussions. What’s up with that? Pack your patience during the midweek episode as Frank addresses these and many other questions including: What is the irony behind Liberal Party MP Marc Miller’s statements in regards to Bible passages in Leviticus, Deuteronomy, and Romans? Where does our identity come from?…
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Why Darwinian Theory Threatens the Declaration of Independence

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Dr. John West highlights how modern scientific discoveries in biology, physics, and cosmology are now reinforcing the core claims of the Declaration. Source
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Can You REALLY Follow Jesus and Stay Silent on Politics? with Pastor Josh McPherson

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Has the Church become more political in recent years? Or have politics drifted out of their lane and into the lane of the Church? Pastor Josh McPherson of Grace City Church in Wenatchee, WA, joins Frank to discuss why the Church must restart its God-given responsibility as the voice of morality in a secular culture. They’ll dive into Josh’s firsthand experiences of advancing the Kingdom through political engagement and why he believes the “evacuation” of Christians from the public square has created a dangerous leadership vacuum that is detrimental not only to people, but to the propagation of the gospel. Tune in as they answer questions like: How did a thriving conservative “megachurch” emerge in the liberal state of Washington? What did Josh witness during his recent interactions with President…
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