How Understanding Points Beyond Physicalism

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A computer science professor shows, using logic, how you must be more than mere matter. Source
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The Top 5 Principles of Proper Biblical Interpretation with Mike Winger

Bible, Bible study, Bible Thinker, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Mike Winger, morality, New Testament, Olda testament, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Does your church teach you how to interpret the Bible? Sadly, many Christians never learn the tools to read Scripture well, and that leads to all kinds of confusion about theology. But how can we know if we’re handling God’s Word the right way? This week, Frank sits down with the one and only Mike Winger, a former pastor turned popular YouTuber, who’s dedicated his channel to helping Christians understand the Scriptures. In this episode, Mike shares what led him to take his ministry online and explains the five core principles he uses when studying the Bible—principles many churches don’t talk about, but every believer should know! During their conversation, Frank and Mike will dive into questions like: Why do some churches seem to avoid the topic of how to…
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Is Judging the Ultimate Sin? Unpacking the Chip & Joanna Gaines Controversy PLUS Q&A

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HGTV’s favorite home-renovating duo, Chip & Joanna Gaines, recently found themselves at the center of controversy after featuring a same sex couple on their new show. While they’re known for flipping houses, some Christians are now asking, have they flipped their theology too? In this solo midweek podcast episode, Frank addresses the cultural pressure Christians face when it comes to affirming homosexuality, and whether it’s ever wrong for believers to judge the sinful behavior of others. Tune in as Frank reacts to the backlash coming from both sides and answers questions like: Did Jesus tell us never to judge? Is it wrong to address sinful behavior that can hurt other people? What’s the difference between judging and being judgmental? What are the 4 most popular secular and cultural beliefs that…
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Why the Foundations of Islam Are Now Crumbling with Dr. Jay Smith

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Dr. Jay Smith, Islam, Mecca, morality, Muhammad, Muslims, philosophy, Podcast, Quran, religion, theology
Did the prophet Muhammad actually exist? How did the Qur’an come into existence? And did Islam really begin in Mecca? If you think you know a lot about the historic origins of Islam–think again! Frank welcomes Dr. Jay Smith to the program, a legendary defender of the faith and top Christian apologist to Muslims who spent over two decades at the legendary Speaker’s Corner in London. Dr. Smith shares personal experiences from his years evangelizing Muslims, challenging Islamic claims, and navigating the theological and historical issues at the core of Islam. During this eye-opening conversation, Frank and Dr. Smith tackle questions like: What was it like to evangelize at Speaker’s Corner in London for 25 years and why is it a magnet for Muslims? How did the events of 9/11/2001…
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Has the Holy Spirit Stopped Working? PLUS Is the Bible All We Need?

Bible, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Holy Spirit, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Sola Scriptura, theology
Why does the Church seem so ineffective (and sometimes corrupt) when it claims to carry the truth? Does this mean the Holy Spirit is no longer at work? And why does Frank recommend so many books on his podcast: isn’t the Bible all we need? Tune in this week as he tackles these pressing listener questions and quickly recaps last week’s popular series on the Book of Revelation and the end times while addressing other questions like: Why would God allow His Church to be so corrupt, chaotic, and unfaithful? Do we need to sense the Holy Spirit working in our lives in order for Christianity to be true? Despite its shortcomings, what positive impact has the Church made in the West and all over the world? What is the…
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What Should We Think About Angels & Demons? with Pastor Allen Jackson

Angels & Demons, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Islam, morality, Pastor Allen Jackson, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
We see the battle between good and evil throughout the Bible and in the world around us. But do angels and demons influence our lives today and if they do, how do they interact with us? Joining Frank on the program this week is Pastor Allen Jackson from World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro, TN. Under his humble yet confident leadership, the church has grown from fewer than 30 people to over 15,000 since 1989. His new book, ‘Angels, Demons & You: Unseen Spiritual Influences in Our Lives‘, provides a biblical perspective on the reality of spiritual forces and how they impact our daily lives. Together, Frank and Allen answer questions like: What happened to Allen’s mom that led to his whole family being born again? How did World Outreach Church…
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What No One Ever Told You About the Book of Revelation with Dr. Chip Bennett & Dr. Warren Gage – Part 2

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What do the surprising connections between Old Testament figures and Revelation reveal about the Bible’s divine authorship? Dr. Chip Bennett and Dr. Warren Gage return to continue their fascinating conversation with Frank about the true context of Revelation. Together, they’ll explore how the Old and New Testaments mirror one another in profound and intentional ways—shedding new light on Jesus, prophecy, and redemption. In this episode, they’ll answer questions like: Why was Jesus named after Joshua? How does the battle of Jericho relate to the Book of Revelation? What’s the significance of Jesus meeting the woman at the well? What evidence suggests that the Book of John & the Book of Revelation were written together by John? Who is the beast described in the Book of Revelation? How is Joseph a…
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What No One Ever Told You About the Book of Revelation with Dr. Chip Bennett & Dr. Warren Gage

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Chip Bennett, Dr. Frank Turek, Dr. Warren Gage, Jesus, Joshua, morality, Old Testament, philosophy, Podcast, prophecies, religion, revelation, theology
What’s the true meaning of the Book of Revelation? Is it only about the end times, or have we overlooked its deeper roots in the Old Testament? For centuries, Christians have wrestled with its symbols and prophecies—could it be that we’ve been missing the bigger picture? This week, Frank welcomes Dr. Chip Bennett, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sarasota, FL along with his mentor and biblical scholar, Dr. Warren Gage, to reveal the often-ignored historical and theological context behind the Book of Revelation. Tune in as Frank, Chip, and Warren explore how early Christians—and the Church Fathers—understood this mysterious book and what modern readers might be missing. Together, they’ll tackle questions like: What’s the surprising connection between the Book of Joshua, Jesus, and the Book of Revelation? Is Revelation…
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More on Disguised Religion

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Not in science or in any other context does one faith get to impose its terms on others. Source
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Are We in the End Times? Plus More Q&A

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Church, Dr. Frank Turek, end times, eschatology, Israel, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Q&A, religion, theology
Are we the generation to witness the triumphant return of Jesus? After all, aren’t we seeing all the signs being fulfilled on the news right now? In this midweek episode, Frank unpacks end times views, challenges popular assumptions about prophecy, and answers tough listener questions related to feminism and the importance of the epistles in teaching us how to live the Christian life. Tune in as he tackles questions such as: Is watching the news the best way to set your prophetic clock? What was Jesus talking about in Matthew 24 during the Olivet Discourse? Has the Church replaced Israel and what does it mean to “bless Israel”? Should Christians support everything that Israel does? How can we trust the New Testament if Jesus didn’t write it and why are…
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