God Hypothesis Comes to Theaters Nationally in April!

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The film features a diverse range of scientists, some familiar to those who follow the work of the Center for Science and Culture, but others very much not. Source
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God’s Sovereignty: Mystery or Logical Contradiction? PLUS MORE Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, free will, God and suffering, God's justice, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Problem of Evil, Redemption, religion, theology
What are the most common questions Frank answers during his college visits and how do we distinguish between a legitimate theological mystery and a true logical contradiction when discussing God’s omnipotence, foreknowledge, and moral responsibility with skeptics? In this midweek Q&A episode, Frank tackles the problem of evil and the deeper questions it raises about God’s goodness, justice, and mercy. Find out how free will, moral responsibility, and redemption fit into a MUCH bigger story that explains suffering while offering real hope in the midst of experiencing great pain. Frank will answer questions like: What is classical Christian theology and how does it address the problem of evil? What are the four major categories of Christian apologetics? Where can you easily find answers to skeptics most commonly asked questions about…
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Science, the Bible, and America’s Creed

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When a wrong turn has been made, sometimes going back is the best way forward. If we want to restore America to health, we need to relearn the creed. Source
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How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? Personal Life Lessons with Clay and Jean E. Jones

Biblical response to suffering, Christian Apologetics, Christian view of suffering, Christianity, Clay Jones, Dr. Frank Turek, God and pain, Jean E. Jones, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
What does a ministry-minded Christian couple do when they experience five miscarriages, numerous disappointments, doubts, unanswered prayer, and incurable cancer? They PRAISE GOD and write a comforting and brilliant new book, ‘How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good?‘, that will help thousands of others who are experiencing pain and suffering. This week, Frank sits down with Dr. Clay Jones and his wife of 50 years, Jean E., to explore the hard realities of suffering and the even harder truth that God can use the most devastating events in our lives for good–both now and in eternity.Clay and Jean E. share lessons from their own lives and the Scriptures while answering questions like: If evil and suffering are happening to you is it all your fault? Do you just need…
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Is Allah a Zionist? with the Apostate Prophet

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Does the Quran actually support Zionism? If not, why does it say that the land we know as Israel was given to Israel by God? In this midweek episode, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Ademir, a.k.a Apostate Prophet, to continue their eye-opening conversation about the Hamas–Israel conflict. Together, they peel back the political headlines and examine the theological and historical roots driving the crisis in Gaza. Together, they tackle questions like: Where do we see Israel mentioned in the Quran and what does it say? Why isn’t “Palestine” mentioned in the Quran? How and when did Palestine’s national identity emerge? Why does the Quran say the Holy Land belongs to the Jews? Is Allah a Zionist? What started the 1948 Israel-Arab War? Why do Palestinians have multi-generational refugee status? What are…
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What No One Ever Told You About the Hamas-Israel Conflict with Apostate Prophet

Apostate Prophet, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Islam vs Christianity, Israel Hamas conflict, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Ridvan Aydemir, theology
What can Christians learn from a former Muslim who now follows Christ? And how can Christians speak truthfully and lovingly with Muslims about Jesus? This week, Frank welcomes back Ridvan Aydemir, also known as the Apostate Prophet, to share more about his journey from Islam to atheism and ultimately to faith in Christ. Together, they tackle the Israel–Hamas conflict, the ideology behind Hamas, and why understanding Islamic theology is essential for effective evangelism. In this episode, Frank and AP will tackle questions like: What ultimately led AP out of Islam, through atheism, and into Christianity? How can Christians lovingly and wisely point Muslims to Christ? What core memory of Christianity does AP still hold from his childhood? What is AP’s new angle on the Islamic Dilemma and why is it…
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Framing a Finely Tuned Response to a Chorus of Critical “Carrollers”

Alex O’Connor, Bayesian reasoning, cosmology, fine-tuning, Hans Halvorson, Humean probabilities, Intelligent Design, likelihood ratio, Luke Barnes, mathematicians, metaphysics, monotheistic tradition, multiverse, Ned Hall, Nevin Climenhaga, personal beliefs, philosophers, philosophy, physics, plausibility, podcasters, Presbyterians, priors, probability, psychological states, Robin Collins, Sean Carroll, spacetime, subjective inclinations, The Fine-Tuning Argument and Its Cultured Despisers (series), theism, theology, theoretical physicists, Thomas Bayes
Using Sean Carroll’s criticisms of the fine-tuning argument as a general guide, I propose to address objections to that argument, Source
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Are Miracles Illogical? PLUS More Q&A

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Can a logical person REALLY believe in miracles? Frank responds to a challenge from our skeptic friend, Mike, while tackling the big question: do miracles contradict science and the laws of logic? From science and history to philosophy and faith, we’ll explore what God’s nature reveals about the probability of divine intervention. Tune in as Frank answers questions like: Is it reasonable to believe in macroevolution? What is the acronym L.I.F.E.? Who else besides Christians question the theory of macroevolution? Why must miracles be rare to be meaningful? What are four ways Jesus demonstrates His divinity? How many miracles do we find in the Bible? In what three time periods do we see the most miracles in the Bible and why? Does God have limitations–or is He truly all-powerful? What’s…
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Top 10 Ways Reality Supports the Christian Worldview + Proof of a Propaganda War

Apologetics, Christian Apologetics, Christian Worldview, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Evidence for Christianity, hasty generalization, logical fallacies, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
 How do you make the case for Christianity? It seems that the burden of proof always falls on Christians, but there are certain aspects of reality that need to be explained regardless of your worldview (even atheism!). The question remains, which worldview fits the story of reality better than the others? In this evergreen podcast episode, Frank breaks down 10 aspects of reality that support the Christian worldview by answering questions like: What is the cosmological argument? How is the universe fine-tuned at three different levels? Why is atheism, not Christianity, at odds with science? Where do the laws of logic come from? Why doesn’t science say anything? Where does objective morality come from? How did Jesus Christ become the most influential person in human history? Why is it…
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Does LOVE Make a Family? Dismantling the #1 Lie of Modern Parenting with Katy Faust

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 It’s been over a decade since the 2015 Obergefell ruling that mandated same-sex marriage and the stats are in. Has redefining marriage strengthened families, or has it quietly harmed the most vulnerable among us? Frank sits down with Katy Faust, founder and president of Them Before Us, to confront the real-world consequences of so-called “gay marriage,” and introduce the brand-new Greater Than movement—a bold effort to return to the natural law and biblical definition of marriage on behalf of children. During their conversation, Frank and Katy answer questions like: What personal experiences growing up make Katy uniquely qualified to talk about this topic? Why was marriage and family such an important issue to Charlie Kirk? What are the 3 institutions that God created and how are they related? Why…
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