15Aug 2025 by Post

A TRUE Story That Will Change Your Life Forever with Greg Koukl

Bible, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Greg Koukl, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, Stand to Reason, The Story of Reality, theology, Worldview
Why is the world the way it is? Why are we here and how does the whole story of history—from the very beginning to the very end—fit together in a way that makes sense? Frank sits down with Greg Koukl, CIA 2025 Instructor and president of Stand to Reason, to talk about his classic and bestselling book, ‘The Story of Reality: How the World Began, How It Ends, and Everything Important That Happens in Between‘. Think of it as a beginner-friendly guide to both systematic theology and apologetics, showing readers how God’s story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration explains everything we see in the world today. Tune in as Frank and Greg answer questions like: What is it that some Christians don’t fully understand about their worldview? What are…
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12Aug 2025 by Post

What Are You Going to Do With Your Guilt? with Dr. Bobby Conway

Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Darwin, Dr. Bobby Conway, Dr. Frank Turek, Freud, guilt, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
Guilt. Everyone has it. Where does this feeling come from, can it actually be good for us, and what can we do with it? Dr. Bobby Conway joins Frank from CIA 2025 to unpack his doctoral research on guilt, exploring how thinkers like Freud and Darwin tried to explain and resolve it without God, and why those attempts ultimately fall short. During their conversation, Frank and Bobby answer questions like: Why did Bobby choose to do his doctoral thesis on the topic of guilt? How can guilt be used as evidence that God exists? What does our guilt reveal about the character of God? Can sin ever be justified even if we don’t feel guilty? How has unresolved guilt fueled cancel culture? Why is secular psychology failing to fix today’s…
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12Aug 2025 by Post

Casey Luskin Calls on the Smithsonian to Get It Right on Human Origins

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The Smithsonian Institution has recently been called out by the Trump Administration for pushing “one-sided, divisive political narratives.” Source
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08Aug 2025 by Post

How to Give Evidence of the Resurrection WITHOUT Using the Bible with Allen Parr

Allen Parr, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Evidence of the Resurrection, extra-biblical, morality, philosophy, Podcast, religion, theology
What if you’re talking to someone who flat-out rejects the Bible despite its historic credibility—can you still make a good case for the Resurrection? The answer is…YES! Popular Christian YouTuber, Allen Parr from The B.E.A.T., joins Frank from CIA 2025 to explore some of the most convincing evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. While the New Testament documents have proven to be reliable and trustworthy, Frank and Allen demonstrate how extra-biblical sources can guide skeptics toward the historical truth of Christianity—even if they don’t trust the Bible (yet!). They’ll answer questions like: What two facts must be established in order for Christianity to be true? Why do many skeptics like Bart Ehrman trust the New Testament documents as having historically reliable information? What are the five strongest pieces of biblical…
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05Aug 2025 by Post

Why Are Christians Supporting Unbiblical Positions? with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, & Natasha Crain

Alisa Childers, Bible, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, Megan Basham, morality, Natasha Crain, philosophy, Podcast, religion, secular ideas, theology, Unbiblical Positions
Why are so many popular figures who claim to be Christians supporting anti-Christian positions and is there anything we can do about it? In this special midweek podcast episode recorded LIVE from CrossExamined Instructor Academy 2025 in Charlotte, NC, Frank sits down with Megan Basham, Alisa Childers, and Natasha Crain to discuss some of the popular secular ideas that plague the modern Church and answer questions like: Does calling out sin and false teachers cause division in the Church? What are four secular beliefs that promote the authority of self vs. the authority of God? What are some incentives for going along with the flow instead of standing up for biblical truth? Why are truth claims seen as power grabs for those who push back against biblical Christianity? What does…
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01Aug 2025 by Post

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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29Jul 2025 by Post

Is Judging the Ultimate Sin? Unpacking the Chip & Joanna Gaines Controversy PLUS Q&A

Chip & Joanna Gaines, Christian Apologetics, Christianity, Dr. Frank Turek, judging, morality, philosophy, Podcast, Q&A, religion, Sin, theology
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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25Jul 2025 by Post

Standing for Christ on the NBA Court with Jonathan Isaac

BLM Movement, cancel culture, COVID-19, Culture Apologetics, faith, morality, Podcast, truth
Would you compromise your Christian faith to save your job, your relationships, and your reputation? Or would you have the courage to stand up for what you believe, no matter the consequences? On July 31, 2020, the Orlando Magic starting forward, Jonathan Isaac, was the lone NBA player not to kneel for the national anthem amid a league-wide demonstration in support of Black Lives Matter. This week, Frank sits down with Jonathan to talk through his inspirational story of faith, conviction, and courage in the face of overwhelming pressure. In this episode, you’ll learn: How did Jonathan first become a Christian? What apologetics arguments solidified his quest for seeking out the truth? How did Jonathan overcome panic attacks and find his true identity beyond basketball? What was it like being…
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